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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
STATUS OF PORTO RIC!NS
Opinion of Judge Bradley the Sub.
.ject of Much Comment.
The Recent Ruling That Native of
glance TO the King of Spain when
Applying for Naturalization
rs American Citizen Discussed.

The ruling of Judge Bradley, an asso-
! ciate justice OF the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, that Porto Rican
in applying for naturalization as citi-
zen of the United States must first re-
nounce allegiance TO the Kingdom of
Spain, continues TO be a subject of com
ment among lawyers and politicians. A
few days ago, A. b. Castro, a native of
Porto Rico appeared at the City Hall and
informed the clerk of the Supreme Court
of the District that he desired to become
a citizen of the United States. One of
the requirements is that the applicant
shall renounce allegiance to his sovereign
This proposition perpleXed the clerk,
whose opinion 1t was that If Castro re-
nounced allegiance TO the Republic of the
United States at the time of making APP
plication for naturalization as a citizen
of the United States, the case would be
ridiculous. 1t was also the opinion of the
clerk that the King of Spain had nothing
to do with the case. he having relin-
pushed all title to Porto Rico by the
Treaty of Paris. The applicant could not
renounce his allegiance to the Government
government. The clerk also knew that
in the contemplation of the law every man
has a country. The matter was brought
before Judge Bradley, who ruled that Cas-
tro should renounce allegiance 10 the
Kingdom of Spain. A lawyer, in discuss
ing the matter. said:
Whether the judges ruling is right or
wrong will depend on the facts of the case,
II the young gentleman was born in Porto
Rico and removed 10 the United States be-
fore the ratification Of the Paris Treaty
he was Spanish subject and the ruling
of this accomplished juriSt is right. But !
If the young man came here since the rati-
fication of the Treaty his ruling in my |
opinion, is wrong. The Paris Treaty con-
tained a provision that all Spaniards in |
Cuba who wished to retain their allegiance |
to Spain might do so by going into desig- |
mated court and registering their election. |
Many have Gone so. But no such stipula
tion was made as TO Porto Rico and the ;
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Regulnr N1.5O yaIne =

Philippines. The political status of the
inhabitants was left to be determined by
Congress BY the Foraker act the people
OF Porto Rico are recognized as citizens of
the island, but not as citizens of the
United States. So that II this young man
whom Justice Bradley has naturalized was
born in Porto Rico and removed to the
United States after the Treaty with Spain
he could not remain subject Of Spain, be-
cause her sovereignty was gone. His status
would be the same, whether he remained
in Porto Rico or came to reside in the
United States. He would simply be citi-
zen OF Porto Rico. know it is contended
that the Treaty Of Paris ipso facto made
the inhabitants of our insular possessions
citizens of the United States for the al
legged reason that the Constitution of its
own force extended over the islands; and
as II can operate only upon citizens of the
UniteI States these people must of neces-
sity become citizens inasmuch. it is ar
gued, as our Constitution and form of gov
eminent do not permit the relation of
subject people This whole question will
be examined and pronounced upon by the
Supreme Court of the United States in
case now pending before it,"
Mr.. Castro, in speaking with a reporter
last night said:
Il was born in Porto Rico and came to
this country in May 1899, that is, after
the ratification of the Treaty of Paris.
When l left Porto Rico was not a
Spanish subject. l therefore believe that
the ruling of Judge Bradley was in error
Moreover, section of the Foraker act
provides That all inhabitants continuing
to reside in Porto Rico who were Spanish
subjects on the 18th day of April 1899,
and then resided therein, shall be deemed
and held to be citizens OF Porto Rico and
40 such entitled to the protection of the
United States, except such as shall have
elected to preserve their allegiance to
the Crown of Spain on or before the 18th
day Of April, 1900, in accordance with
the provision of the Treaty of Peace be-
tween the United States and Spain, etc.
"On the 11th day of April, 1899, | was
in Porto Rico; on the 11th day of April,
1900, had not elected to preserve my al
cgiance to the Crown of Spain; therefore.
am Porto Rican and not a Spaniard;
but Judge Bradley's ruling regards me
md all TIE Porto Ricans as Spaniards.
Indeed, ! am very sorry | made ap-
plication for naturalization papers. l
thought | was Porto Rican. and the |
legal declaration that | am Il Spauiard /,
worries me, and shall worry me here |
after; Notwithstanding. will try to re- !
lieve myself of such a reflection By |
thinking that American legislati is so |
socd as to permit me TO be a citizen of |
.wo countries-Porto Rico end Spain"
Ask for Iieurichs Macrzen or Senate. they are
he prize medal beers OF the Paris Exposition,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
CUBAN ELECTIONS QUIET.
Returns Coming in slowly, and Re-
suits Not Known.

HAVANA, Sept. 15.-The Cuban cleo
tions are proceeding very quietly. There
have been no disturbances of any kind.
kilograms received from country dis
tricts tonight say that everything is
quiet. Although there is a keen under
current among party leaders, the people
generally do not share in these feelings.
The results OF the balloting will not be
known tonight
A number OF political meetings were
held last night The National party had
an all-night dance last night in the dis
tricts where their adherents are in the
majority to get to their voting booths
early today.
The Republican party also held a mass
meeting at the Tacon Theatre. About
1000 people were present.
The municipal officials of a small
country town have raised a small sub
scription for the Galveston sufferers.
kilograms were sent to all towns on
the island instructing the mayors that
If the people wished to contribute they
could send their subscriptions to the
North American Trust Company, which
has been selected as the depository for
the fund
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Dresden and placed herself under Lam
peril He was delighted and surprised at
the marvellous natural flexibility of her
voice. and composed many difficult and in
tricate cadenZas TO display her Skill in
execution. He predicted future for her
as singer of bel canto." Her voice is
a pure soprano of wide range, great
sweetness. and with warmth of color and
sympathetic tone that is rare. Her enun-
citation is excellent. Mile Vallette stud
led several operate roles under Gustav
Hinrichs. but preferred to adopt the con-
cert stage She had sung in concert in
Berlin and Dresden, and in numerous
places throughout Switzerland and
France As the leading member of the
Metropolitan Concert Company, of New
York, in its recent Southern tour. Miss
Vallette added to her former success in
every prominent town of the South. She
has received flattering criticisms and en-
dorsements from prominent critics and
musicians of New York city, among whom
may be mentioned such representative
names as G. W. Warren, Victor Thrane.
Smith N Penfeld, Addison F. Andrews,
William E Herbert. and L. NJ. Ruben.
That sweet singer. Mrs. 7. C. Noyes.
whom all the people of Washington like to
hear, will sing one song, or two songs, or
as many songs as the benefit committee
think will bring in the most money for the
Galveston sufferers.
The Carroll Institute Dramatic Club will
be called on by the committee do TO some-
thing which is short and good.
Singers and players from Hashim's,
Chases Grand, and Kernan's Will do an
extra turn OIL the boards of the Columbia
A big bill will be presented Everybody
will get his moneys worth, and the dead
head will not be there. Any man who
asks for a pass will be given into the cE5-
tody of the police. Everyone must pay,
and every dollar, every penny, goes TO the
Texas sufferers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
SWELLING THE RELIEF FUND.
More Generous Contributions for
Texas Storm Sufferers

The relief fund was considerably in
creased by contributions received yester-
day. Gifts of clothing continued to be
received at the depot in the Inter Ocean
building but on account of the rain many
persons were prevented from forwarding
their donations. large portion of the
supplies on hand has been packed and is
all ready for shipment to Galveston. II
has been held thus far, however. pendins
the decision of the relief committee as
to the route by which it shall be taken
to the scene of the disaster
There are two ways by which the SUD-
Plies from Washington may be sent to
Galveston without cost. The Adams and
Southern Express companies have offered
TO transport all supplies for the sufferers
free of charge. The Government trars-
port Mcpherson will leave New York at
an early date for Galveston, and the War
Department will accept supplies for the
relief of the residents of the Texas city.
The following contributions to the relief
fund we're received yesterday:
Previously acknowledged. 1854 D; H. al. Mrs
shelton. q; Mrs. Allen, 81: friend 81: friend
=; friend. =; ". II. Greer, SIS; James H.
Embry, so; II. Randall Webb s.: Charles
Schneider Baking Company, $50; NJ l. Weller.
$40; p W, 81; Active Maryland Republican As.
sociatlon, S25.25; Scneca Tribe No. H. l. o. r.
n, ~; cash, s.; George +. Boz 3; ". " b..
-.--'a''
81; William Hopper, s.; compositor, 50; R. G.
W, 81; X. y. G. r., 81; Mrs Alice Henry.
through General Corbn, s.: J. T. Petty. $40;
Shedd a Bro, SO; L. J. Birch. SI025; A. r.
Fox. $40; W. N. Gait a o.. 500; Noble d.
larntT, s25; Mrs. c. G. Toman, 81; Miss H.
Tolnan, 50; Miss L. II. Tolman 50; Edward Toll
man, So; B., 81; A. A. HoehliIc. L. S n.
s.; 7. G. s. s.; Dir. William L. Figucr s.; II
q. X, $; Judd d Detweiler. $40; United Order
Golden Cross, $40; cash, 81; T. A. H., $; W "
b, 81; cash, 81; friend, 81; II. l. p, g.
Total, s4,OS075
William j. Father Treasurer OF the
National Red Cross, has received the fol-
lowing amounts mostly from out of town
parties.
Previously Acknowledged Sl,273.O5; c. VI. Coons.
$40; Thrysa P. Mcillhemy, $50; Alice b. Painter
s.; 4. c. Moore $50; A. Z. Keudig s.: Meta
II. WhiggiTs, $50; Josephine Brewster, -;
Thomas Harrison, So; J. A. r.. 81: A. " Nat.
thewson. SO; +. a. r., S.; D. Smith Mackay,
so; Margaret Chapman, 81. Total 10 date, 81
iI5 o.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
APPEAL TO coLoRED CITIZENS.
A Meeting to Raise Funds for Texas
Hurricane Sufferers.

The following appeal to the colored cit
liens of the District of Columbia in behalf
of the Texas storm survivors has been is
sued by a committee representing colored
Texans residing in Washington
las a committee appointed by the Lone
Star Reading Circle to urge the colored
citizens of the District of Columbia to
prompt and vigorous action in behalf of
the destitute people of the storrn-stricken
district of Texas, we invite the pastor
of each colored congregation in the Dis
trict of Columbia to meet us at the Third
Baptist Church, corner Fifth and Q
Streets northwest, at 1870 p. m, Monday,
September II, to effect a plan of opera
ton.
When a calamity in the same State
last year was so appalling that the peo-
pie throughout the nation were active in
supplying means of relief. complaint was
justly made that the colored people of
the country were strangely insensible to
the appeals of suffering humanity. Nearly
$4,000 was raised in the District of CO.
lumbia for the flood sufferers at that
time, but of that sum not more than $50
was raised by the $4,000 colored people of
the District, Notwithstanding so per cent
of the sufferers were colored.
Even now, it is claimed by some who
10 KNOW lndl the mdSSSS OF the
colored people of Washington cannot be
reached or aroused by this awful calamity
which has moved the people TO pity around
the entire globe. 1t is said that the
churches, as a rule, are pastored by min
listers who watch over them for the col
lections they get and will prove STUN
bling block TO any effort to get a dollar
out of their congregations for the cause
of humanity or anything else.
We spurn with contempt these charges
as vile SANDER upon the Christian min
istry, but we cannot spurn the charge that
our people have done very little for the
cause of suffering humanity.
"; eue people who fJYa9 their Hfstf
lows, let those who would give a cup of
cool water to the sick and dying. be
aroused by the bitter wall that shall be
borne on every Texas breeze for many
months hence, and go to the relief of
suffering humanity with an effectiveness
that will place the colored people of
Washington in the category Of those who
love their fellow-men.
William r. Patterson, l. Brown, Mrs.
J. b. Anderson, Lieutenant Toomey.
Dr. Ross, E. Knight, Committee"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
Visit of BaDtists.

An excursion yesterday from Richmond
brought over 200 of the delegates of the
National Baptist Convention, now in ses-
sion at that place, TO Washington on a
sightseeing tour. There are nearly 500
delegates from all parts of the United
states in attendance at the convention
and many of them had never visited the
Capital. The steady rain that fell
throughout the afternoon somewhat in
terfered with their plans, but many of
the public buildings, including the Lii
brary of Congress, were visited. The
party left-the city for Richmond via the
Southern Railway last evening,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Witnesses for Manufacturers to Be
Heard This Week

The hearings of the Industrial Commission
will be continued during this week, when a
number of witnesses representing manu-
facturers will be heard. 1t is not planned
to examine any representatives, from labor
organizations during the present slttings.
The commission, however, will continue
business in October, when the question of
arbitration will be gone into and both
sides VIII be heard.
The witnesses thus far examined have
approved the principle of arbitration, but
have condemned State or national boards
of mediation as being practically valueless.
The only boards OF arbitration. that are
considered of any use are made up of rep
resentatives from each side in the contro-
versy, with an independent umpire Every
witness before the commission has spoken
in praise of such an arrangement.
SI.25 to Baltimore and Return via
II. II o.
Saturday and Sunday, September Is and 16
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
BASEBALL FOR CHARITY.
Census Office Teams 10 Play for the
benefit of Storm Sufferers.

A team from the general Office and one
from the G Street annex Of the Census
Bureau are arranging to play a game
of baseball at National Park next Sat
urday. An admission of % cents will be
charged, the proceeds TO go to the Gal
weston sufferers. With the large force
OF Census employees. numbering about
25O0, to say nothing about the en-
ployes from other Departments who VIII
Doubtless be present with the loyal fans
who have generous souls, an Attendance
is assured that will result in raising n
fund OF several hundred dollars. The
game will be an interesting one Prssl-
dent Young has consented to act as
umpire
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
NEW SHIPS FOR POLAR WATERS
Capt. Bernier's Plans for His Arctic
Expedition.

MONTREAL. Sept. 15.-Captain Ber-
nier, who has lately returned to Quebec
from Newfoundland, states that when
there he examined all the vessels en-
gagged in the whaling business to select
one for his proposed north pole eXpedi
ton. He says that none were consid-
cred by him strong enough to resist the
pressure of the polar ice. He has
therefore proposed that the Canadian
Government build a suitable vessel out
of the grant that has been promised.
Captain Bernier says that his offers of
exclusive of the Government
grant, now aggregate $4,000, and that
the merchants of Quebec will donate
supplies worth $4,000 or 81 .000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
HEAVY FALL OF RAIN.
A Material Drop in Temperature
Recorded in Consequence.

The rain yesterday afternoon and even
ing was one of the heaviest of the pres
ent year Up to 10 o'clock last night the
fall amounted to about one and one-quar-
ter inches. considerable drop in tenn
perature resulted. the best the mercury
could do being 70 degrees.
Showers have been prevalent in the
northwestern part OF the country and have
been followed by drops in temperature.
An area of high pressure exists in that
portion of the country. and IL is rapidly
advancing to the east. bringing with it I'M
seasonably cool weather. 1t is scheduled
TO reach the Atlantic States on Monday.
Thus Washington may have weather this
week which is considerably at variance
with the accepted idea of what climatic
conditions under balmy autumn skies
should be.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

The Census Office issued bulletin yes
terday giving the population of Norfolk
as 1864, as against 34,s7l in 1890, an in
crease in ten years of 11,755, or $50 per
cent. In 1880 Norfolk had 81 .9G6 people,
an increase of 1906. or 5S.75 per cent,
for the ten years ended with 1880.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
". B. Moses & Sons, F St., Cor. llth.
4 Forced Sale
Bedroom Suites.

Failure to follow shipping directions the part of
manufacturers brings to at this time carloads of
Bedroom Suites. We not ready for them. Additional
storage space is made necessity All very newest pat
terms. Quick selling is imperative Samples Will be on
floors Monday morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
RELIEF FUND MAHINEES
Theatres viii Present Varied and
Attractive Programmes.

Offerings of Six PIayhouses to Choose
From-Evcry Cent Received From
the Sale OF Tickets to Go to Aid
the Stricken City of Galveston
An Early Closing Movement
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
Record-breaking Sale Of Top Goats.

this concerning these coats positively Never in
values being
such price able to put this lot of TOP Coats
the careful makers in trade
plans Just the his going out
COST OF PRODUCTION
sklu
silk
which,
all,
Stand you'll buy them
little of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
Brentwood Chairs, ST.. 80


Cherry and Oak Brentwood
Chairs, with cane bottom;
these are the chairs that will
stand more knocking about
than any other chair made.
You've never bought them for
less than g.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
Rattan Rockers. So. As
Regular $50
value.

meg ufdf CO. 80 -.
value.
Rattan Rockers, large and
REINFORCED frame, with cane
seat and iancily woven rattan
back; very comfortably poised
on strong rockers. Attractive
and a bargain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16

Ask for lieurich's MdeTzen or Senate. they are
the prize medal beers Of the Paris Exposition.
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...... $4.98
HALL Racks.

Hall haGkS-....- $4.SS
Regulir $1,000 -
value.
Fine CHARTERED Oak Hall
Racks, with French plate mir
rors, beveled edge, four orna-
mental brass hooks and shoe
box seat; umbrella stand at
side.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-16
Mile. yaIIctte Coming.

Mile. julie vallette has wired to joseph
Lnckett that she VIII come
Mile. Vsllette. the young American sin
ger, received the greater part of her n1u-
steal education In Europe. where she was
for several years a pupil OF the famous
Italian maestro, Lamperti. She first stud
led with Mons. Lucien Odend'haI of Paris
who claimed her his most talented pupil.
After much careful study she went TO
The Marshall republican., 1900-06-08
Cheap Rats Via Wabash

Missouri State Music Teachers As.
sOciatiOn, Columbia. Mo-, June nth
aud 18th, lxOO. One fare for the round
trip. Date Of sale June 18th. I2th and
18Th: final return limit June lMh.
Republican National Convention.
Philadelphia, Pa, June nth. iMW.
One tirs,-clSss fare for the round trip.
Tickets On sale June 18th. 18th and
lBth: final return limit June nth.
Annual Convention Baptist Young
Peoples Union Of Missouri. Macon.
Mo-, June 18th to 2ist. INN. tine fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
June 18th Ia nth. Inclusive: good ~
turning not later than June I'D.
Prohibition National Convention,
Chicago, H.. June 9Th and 18th, HUI.
One fare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale June 18th, 3dth aud eth; final
return limit July I'd.
National Democratic Convention.
Kansas city. Mo-, July @th. l%OO. One
fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale July I'd. III and 9Th; final return
limit July Nth.
Special rates u Colorado, Utah and
Black Hills District points:
One fare, plus $500. for the round
trip. Tickets on sale June 3Nh. July
Nth and 18th and August LIST: final re-
turn limit O,tOber 3lst. iMD.
Annual Convention Young Peoples
Christian Union Of the Presbyterian
Church Of North America, Beaver,
Colo, July 18th To 30th.
One fare. plus t3.OD. for the round
trip. Dates Of sale July I'D and 2lth;
ina! return limit August I'D, HOO.
II. +. WATTS,
Passenger and Ticket Agent,
MOberly, Mo.
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Burlington Route.

New through trains To Portland aud
Puget sound. ''rhe Burlington.
Northern Pacific Express" u new dai.
~ through train from Kansas City aud
st. Joseph for Lincoln. Northwest
Nebraska. Black Hills. Wyoming.
Montana. Washington. Tacoma. seat.
tle. Puget Sound and Portland. Ore.
gOn, via Billings, Montana the short
line and time saver Ia the Upper
Northwest. To Central Montana In
~ hours: Ia the Puget Sound In ~
hours from the Missouri River.
Through coaches and chair ears.
through tourist -leepcrs. through din.
ming car service and standard sleep
ers. This IN the main travelled road
Missouri River Ia the Northwest.
NUMBER IL. Kansas City aud ST.
Joseph Ia Nebraska. Denver. COlOra.
do, Utah. Pacific Coast and the
Northwest. via Ogden: also tn the
Northwest Montana. Washington.
Oregon. via Lincoln and Billings.
Weekly California Excursions.
NUMHER -. ''NebrsskR.C'OlOradO
Express" from Kansas City and ST.
Joseph the latest train for Nebraska,
Colorado, Utah and Pacific Coast.
To THE EAST: Chicago and st.
Louis, greatly improved trains In
time and equipment
To THE NORTH: hest trains daily u
Omaha. ~. Paul, Minneapolis and
the Lake Region.
l.. J.. BMCKER, T. y. A., s23 Main
ST.. Kansas City, Mo-, l.. w, WAKE
LEY. General Passenger Agent, st.
Louis. Mo-, HOWARD ELLIOT, Gen.
eral Manager, 81. Joseph, Mo. l7-2t
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do not allow large profits. Mr.. Major
tells us that one Of the elements Of
his cement costs 81. % Spound and IN.
other costs &2.@ q gallon. while =
large share Of the sO-called ceinents
and liquid glue upon the market ere
nothing more than sixteen-cent glue.
dissolved In water or citrtc acid. and,
In some cases, altered slightly In color
and OdOr by the addition Of cheap
and useless materials.
Majors cement retHils ~ fifteen
cents and twenty-five cents y hottie,
and when = dealer tries u sell = sub
stitute you can depend upon II that
his only object is u make larger pro-
1T.
The profit on Majors cement II %
much % sny dealer ought " make on
any cement. And this l. dOubly true
In view Of the feet that each dealer
gets his share Of the benefit ~ Mr..
Majors ADVERT, ing. which now
smOuntstO over AtsO q month. through.
out the country. Established In 1876.
Insist on having Majors. Don't ~.
cept any of.hand advice from . drug.
gist.
II you are Ut oil handy land you
will he likely ~ find that you are .
good deal more 40 than you imagine
you . repair your rubber boots and
family shoes. and any other rubber
aud leather articles, with Majors
Rubber Cement and Majors Leather
Cement.
And you will he surprised at how
many dollars u year you will thus
save.
II your druggist cant supply you.
II will le forwarded by mail; either
kind. Free Of postage.