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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

I ARGE BUSINESS piece. close 10, 225 feet
L on Campbell, extending from Myrtle to
San Antonio street; price so low that 10 WILL
surprise you. Horace B. Stevens, Real Es-
tate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

PROPERTY ON Ell PASO ST, north of
7 Third; I34 feet deep; only $40 per foot.
Horace B. Stevens, Real Estate and Insur-
ance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30
FOR SALE-ROOMING HOUSES

COR SALE-Cheap-A lodging house. CEN
tralIy located. Jno. Julian, Real Estate
and Insurance, liz San Francisco Sc.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

kIO 5IS NORTH SANTA FEE, 21a lots. east
~ front, with Groom brick house; nice avn,
with plenty of shade; only one block from
Buckler square. Horace r. Stevens. Real
Estate and Insurance
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

COR SALE-LARGE HOUSE, suitable for
T rooming. southeast corner lot. 120 'front.'
ing Buckler Square: ample room to enlarge.
Horace B. Stevens. Real Estate and lnsur
ance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

EOR SALE-At a barg ain-Half block in
I square next to Hotel Dieu; will psy to
invesl fgate. Real estate and rental agency.
Horace r. Chase.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30
FOR SALE-IMPROVED RESIDENCE
NORTH SIDE

COUTHEAST CORNER on North Stanton
y street. fine lots. with modern Groom
house; has ample room for another building
lots being 12O feet south front Horace B.
Stevens, Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

IN OREGON ST in thir I'd block north OF
" track, for $500; broom brick residence
close In; cheap, considering location. Hor
ace B. Stevens, Real Est ate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

NICE BUILDING SITE on Myrtle avenue;
" close in. Horace b. Stevens Real Estate
and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

GIVE LOTS cor Florence aud Nevada SITS,
II and lots well graded; lots trout q st; q
bargain at S12cO. Real Estate & Rental
Agency. 81 N. Oregon st Horace K Chase
Mgr.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30
FOR SALE-IMPROvED RESIDENCE
PROPERTY-EAST END

- LOTS cor Oc'avia. Ochoa and Franklin
t SITS frame houses rentinG IS eac.i oaly
ID Ju.Iap uesI r.sUaJe anu Insur-
ance liz San Francisco st.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

ONE LOT on Florence. nea Missouri. For
" ace b. Stevens Real Estate and Insurance
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

anew brick houses. rooms each on West
Overland street, porcelain bath, sanitary
plum hing, well arranged $3.50 each
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

| . LOTS on North Kansas ST., near Missouri
| Z ST.. $1,000; half down, dis cunt for cash.
| Horace &. Stevens. Real Estate and Insur-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

OOx5O E EEET nSn sIes
Horace B. Stevens. Real Estat, and Insur-
ance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

G lots on Kansas street between Montana
u and RIO GraEde. John 4 Happier. Real
Estate Mills Building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30
FOR RENT-STORES AND OFFICES

TO RENT-Front offices in Plaza block. In
l ouire Il. Wood Real Estate.
COR RENT-Nfce Office rooms in Bronson
block. A. p. Coles.
COR RENT-A new store building with good
7 cellar to be completed in May. Desirable
location. John A. Happier. Mills Bldg.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

d0v12 4 feet On WyomiuR rect near st
fONIOO Vrain John A. HAPPIER. Real
Estate, Mills Building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

coz RENT-Large, new house on Mas ofiin
avenue. Modern Improvements Rent
reasonable for long or short tie m. Heal
Estate & Rental Agency. 81 N. Oregon.
Horace K. Chase, Mgr.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30
FOR SALE -UNIMPROVED BUSI-
NESS PROPERTY

COR SALE-3o feet South OREGON St, be-
tween End and 3rd. Jno. Julian, Real
Estate and Insurance, liz San Francisco st.
COR SALE-60 feet on Texas street. close in
T $50 per foot. Very desirable. John A. Hap
per, Mills building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

n lots Ochcl street between Wyomipg and
Boulevard and between BouIe vard and
Montana. John a. Hopper, Real Estate
Mills Building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

MOE RESIDENCE SITE on North Stanton
" St. for $500. Horace B. Stevens Real Es-
tate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

adobe houses, rooms each. Nos. 1898;
Leon street. So o each
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

COR SALES lots on Missouri street; $3.50
each; a bargain that will be taken quick.
| Jno. Julian, Real Estate and Insurance. 112
San Francisco ST.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

q 2 LOTS on North Florence ST.. cor
- ~ ner; $3.50 per lott terms. Horace b..
Stevens, Real Estate and Insurance,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

| | e lots near Mesa rarden BoulevA I'd
~ tertO and Prospect ave. John a. Hal
| per, Rea Estate Mills Building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

COR SALE-Two desirable building lots
I North Oregon street, opposite Mr.. Moyes
new residence, 800 each. John A. Happier,
Mills building.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

IGHTY-ONE FEET fronting park west OF
4 Buckler Square; desirable location. as
this block viii not he uSed for school pur-
poses. Horace B Stevens. Real Estate and
Insurance
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

I'M LOTS in Alexander's addition at IS
IOV per lot; will be sold In blocks Of 10 or
20 to suit purchaser. Horace B. Stevens,
Real Estate and Insurance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-30

C6O0 BUYS nearly half block in Ma
| pOOO gofin's addition; no improve
ments Horace B. Stevens. Real Estate AZ
| Insurance.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
British Mounted In.
fantry Compared
To American
Cowboys.

DIR Conan Doyle, the celebrated
author, many OF whose So.ks show
him to. be close student of Military
matters, and who is now in South
Africa, contributes to the Friend of
the Free State . picturesque des-
ciiption Of the British infantry. He
says
/" Who that had seen this pr;m
soldier in time of peace could have
conceived that the could so quickly
transform himsel into this grim, vi
rile barbarian7 Bulldog faces, hawk
faces, hungry wolffaces, every sort
of face except weak one. Most of
them have swarthy faces and lean a
little forward, with ewes steadfast and
features impOssive but resolute.
6 Here is q clump If mounted in
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Proposed New Sys=
tenn OF Rewards
In The Navy.
Not To Interfere With Reg
ular Promotions.

Secretary Long has sent a bill to
the Senate committee on naval af
fairs changing the entire system OF
promotion for distinguished service
in the navy. The bill provides tor
the appointment of boards to pass on
all applications for promotion which
are the outcome of the Spanish war.
This system of reward if allowed is
not 10 inte. fere with the rank OF any
officer. The only reward possible
for distinguished services under this
bill would be medals aud increased
pay. Three medals are to be used,
first the "honor medal" to be pres.
ented by the President, giving Is
per cent, increase in pay. Second,
the distinguished seivice,p and car
rries an increase OF 10 Ter cent. in
pay. The third is the s'courage
Medals" 8 per cent. increase. The
two latter medals" are TO be pres
ented by the Secretary of the Navy.
Any officer can receive as many
medals as the board may decide he
deserves !; so his increased salary
may become u comparatively large
sum. This neW system is the out
growth of the SampsOn-Schley qua
rrel, and other disturbing features
of the promotions following the
Spanish American war.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Paris A Rich Field
For Adventures.

Crooks are swarming to Paris
exposition, the crowds promising a
splendid field for al SORTS of cont
idence games. Already the cour:S
are busy dealing 10Th scores of sw-
indling cases.
Tie authorities, through the news.
papers, warn everybody-especially
foreigners-to fight shy of alluring
promises concerning cheap hotel ac
commodatiOns, agreeable female gui
des, concession within the grounds,
societies of mutual entertainment
and tOrtune-making schemes Offer
ing 500 per cent, on the investment.
Every Consul tells pitiful stories
of people brought here from their
different countries by fallacious pro-
misses of exposition employment and
despollid of their little resources by
the advertising sharks. Now the
victims are ouly anxious to be as
sisted home. There is such an out
pouring of needy strangers that hun
dreds apply to fill every cOnceiva.
BILE position.
The manager of fashionable no.
tel told The World correspondent
that he engaged yesterday as cham
bermaids three New York typewr-
tiers who came here together two
months ago and had been unable to
find wOork among the English
speaking firms. Now there girls are
paid 90 cents daily and board. In
New York they held positions worth
$15 and 500 week.
Commissioners Peck and Wo-
edward lately went to Rouen to at
tend the banquet rendered to the
officers of the Prairie by the Rouen
Chamber of Commerce. The Amer
ican cruiser returned to-day.
Mr.. Peck says the loss of the
French freighter Pauillac will not
disorganize the American official
section, but it will seriously impede
several important private Amer
lean firms. The Commissioner ca.
bled to the exhibitors to duplicate
their exhibits aboard the Pauillac
and ship them Immediately, since
the insurance companies consider
the steamer lost, and at any rate it
is impossible at this juncture to
brook further delay.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24

Mr.. Quay was long Senator from
Pennsylvania and was a candidate
for reelection before the last Legis-
lature. There was a deadlock and
the Legislature adjourned without
electing any one. The Governor
Immediately appointed Senator Quay
to succeed himself.
The legality of this act will be de-
termined by the Senate this aftern.
oOn.
The Governor has the right to
appoint "a Senator Ito fill vacancy
occurring while the Legislature is
not in session.
The whole question turns upon
the point whether the vacancy can
be said to have F'occurred" while the
Legislature was not in session, or
whether it did not F'occur" before,
aohils the Legislature was iu session.
The indications are that while the
vote will be close, Mr.. Quay will be
given the seat.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24

fantry, With grixaled fellow, like
fierce old eagle, at the head of them.
Seine are named like lions some
have young keen faces; but all leave
an impression of familiarity upon
me. Yet ] have not seen irregular
British cavalry before. Why should
it be so familiar to me-this loose.
limbed, headerect, staggering typei
"Of course, I have seen it in the
American cowboy over and over
again. Strange that q tev months
on the fieldt should have produced
exactly the same man as springs
from the Western priarie."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Commercial School.

An evening Commercial School will be opened
on Monday Evening, March 10th, in the Model
School Building.
English Bookkeeping Stenography Typewri
ting, and commercial Law will be taught Tuition
free.
G. c. CROFT,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Situation OF British
Forces In South
Africa.
Not An Encouraging One.

According to cable dispatches
from Paris, published in another
column in this afternoons BOLETIN,
DIR. Leyds, the European Diploma
tic Agent of the TransVaal Gov
ernment, makes the somewhat star
tling statement that the situation OF
the British forces in South Africa
is worse now than it was before
General Roberts came and assumed
command. We can forgive DIR.
Lsyds for being prejudiced, and even
for some exaggeratiOn of statement.
But all the nsws recently received,
and especially the dispatches rece-
ived to day, would seem to hear out
what DIR. Leyds says.
Lea us glance at the situation, as
it appears taking into due consider
alton the sources of the various des-
patches received.
General Butler, has been for So
me time in a state of inactivity, for
what reason does not clearly appear.
The Town of Mafeking is still hele-
guered, and in such stress that the
Beers express confident hopes of
soon reducing it On the other hand,
the English authorities in London
seem to have despaired OF any ad-
equate relief reaching the town from
the forces now in the country, and
are organizing body of troops, to
be sent the eend of the month for
the express purpose of relieving
Mafeking. In all probability they
will be too late, as the town will
either have surrendered or have been
relieved before they can reach the
scene OF action.
But, worst of all, Lord Roberts is
literally ssstuck in the mud, and his
long.heralded and much trusted in
stadvance" is stopped by the rain.
Not only that but his commune
Atlons with his Generals are cut off
for the same reason. The rains are
increasing, and, as reported, the
water is falling in torrents; SO that
it will be several weeks before he
can move, meantime, however, the
Beers, whether because more lightly
equipped, or because they are more
accustomed to had weather, do pot
seem to mind the rain and are scour
ing the country in small detach-
ments, apparently without let or
hindrauce. In addition, it is report
ed thai General Botha is encampe d
within a few miles of General Rob-
erts, probably watching his every
move, or attempt to move.
Truly, the situation Of the British
troops is not an encouraging one.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Cable'graIns.
Prof. j. H. HOllander
appointed Treasure
er for Puerto Rico.
At Present Special Tax
Commissioner here.
New York April oath 1900

New York April oath 1900
Professor J. H. Hollander,
of Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, Maryland, has
been appointed Treasurer tor
Puerto Rico to succeed 1t
Colonel James A. Buchanan
OH May 1st next.
Professor Hollander was
recently appointed by Presi-
dent Nc Kin,ey special Com
mioner to revise and codify
the tax laws OF Puerto Rico,
and is at present engaged on
that duty in San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Normal and Industrial School of FajardO.

This School will open on April 1st as a Normal
Training School Teachers, and those intending to
become teachers should register until April 1st with
Mr.. George Bird Arias of Fajardo
1t is the intention to give instruction at present
in English, American methods of Instruction, MAJ
thematics and possibly other branches.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
News OF the Day.
The New Colonial
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

A strictly first class resort for
ladies and gentlemen.
The only Place in the City to dine
Table d'Hote Dinner from $50 to
Sp. m. with liz Bot. wine, 70 cents.
Private Dining Room. Supper
Parties a Specially. l respectfully
solicit your patronage.
Jos Wenar.-Propr.
81 Plaza Alfonso XII [up stairs /.
J11-3O
Do you want for the next day a
really good Rubber Stampg
Apply to the BOLETlN MERCAN-
TIL establishment 24-26. Fortaleza
Street, corner San Jose st. and you
will be satisfied in all respects. ID.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Two more cases filed
involving Puerto
RiCan status.

New York, April Oath, 1900
Washington dispatches
state that two more cases have
been filed in the United States
Supreme Court, involving
the states of Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24

been the Auditor for Puerto
Rico under the Military Go
vernment, has been reap.
pointed to fill the position
under the Civil Government.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Mr.. Garrison reap
pointed Auditor.

New York April oath 1900
M. Joh2 R. Garrison, Of
Washington, D. c, who has
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24

This paper is the Oldest and has
the largest circulation in the
island. It is also the only
one that has an established
cable service from New York
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
FOR SALE PROPERTY

On sale 300 cuerdas of land between the Mu-
nicipa. districts of Luquillo and Fajardo.
Full information win be given at II Fortaleza
Street. San Juan, Por.o 2ico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
AMERICAN DENTIST
DIR. r. R. BUCHANAN

For eight Professor PrOshetc Dentistry C
Dental College, has opened Office No. AZ San ST.
Office equipped with all the modern appliances for the psres
nance OF all dental operations Oewn and BndgewOrk wto
plates speciality.
OFFICE HOURS.
Sto o12AM 1.SO to $50 p. N.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Senator Quay's Seat.
Vote IN Senate this Afternoon.

The United States Senate will
vote this afternoon on the question
Of the right OF Hon. M. s. Quay, Of
Penns, lyanla to a seat in that body.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-24
Wepener the Centre
of interest and
activity.
Troops fastening to its relief.
New York April oath 100

New York April Oath 1900
Dispatches from London
state that the town of Wepe-
ner is the center # interest
and activity just now in South
Africa.
The Beers are vigorously
prosecuting the siege, and
tne British are Fastening on
relief troops as rapidly as
possible.
A serious conflict is immi-
nent within a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

for dancing among the American aborig-
ines. All night long this Is kept TYP without
intermission. the Indians apparently being
incapable of fatigue.
To the spectator the game is most monot-
onous, but never so to those who have 70
deep an interest in the outcome Of the play
In former days. when tribes came together
TO the number of hundreds and even tbous-
ands on each side, when such forms OF
wealth as have been introduced by whites
were unknown to them and they had only
their native articles to wager, when they
were dressed in their native costumes. the
scene must have been far more wild and
picturesque. Now the men wear woollen
shirts and cveralls and the women are ar
rayed in sloveniy calico dresses, with shawls
over their shoulders and colorad handKer-
chiefs on their heads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
BASUTO CUSTOMS.
Deceased MINIS Wives Pass TO His
FrOther's keeping.
ESroy

A Deceased Mans Wives Pass to HI.
FrOther's keeping.
From Good Words
With regard 10 the ordinary heather
burial, II was the BaSuto custom to bury
their dead in sitting posture. and gen.
orally In their kraa.s. but this practice is
becoming less common. They are indirer-
ent regarding the graves of their dead,
which are left unprotected by wall or fence.
Marriage by cattle. according to the we'll
known native custom, is universally prac-
tlced. The price of wife is about fifteen
ead Of cattle, though the value varies
largely according to the circumstances OF
the case and the nature of the bargain.
Po.ygamy is common, and exists along
with many other old customs. One rather
curious Jaw, believe. stipu.ates that when
a man dies his wife or wives pass to the
brother. who. If necessary, must support
them, and In certain cases the burden IS
not light.
Another interesting ceremony l witnessed
was service for rain, which was badly
needed al the time. 1t seems that the
father OF missionary, whose memory was
much respected. had been credited with the
power OF bringing rain. for 1t happened that
rain had come on more than one occasion
after his petitions. AS the Basutos believe
thai the son inherits the spirit of his father,
this missionary was supposed to have also
the power OF bringing rain. Notwithstand-
ing the missionary's reluctance to encour-
age such superstition, he was urged to hold
tins service. and accordingly It took place
in the open air under some large blue gum
trees. Lerothodi the paramount chief anc
over 1000 natives. embracing many hea-
then, were present number had thin
branches Of the willow tree twisted around
their heads with the leaves dropping down
over their foreheads, while nearly all hal
"sneared" their skins with fat, making
them shine like bronze in the bright sun
H.. xxyht Lob
Quoted in Basuto and lasted about two
hours. Lerothodi. who was magnificentiy
d. essed In European costume, rode back OF
his settlement ard ascended the side of a
hill opposite. proceeding. as was the Gus
tom, some distance In front Of his follow
ers. It was a curious picture to see this
native chief wearing a SILK hat. followed by
a large escort Of mounted natives clad In
bianketst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
TOBACCO OUTLOOK IN CUBA.
This Commodity Has a Great Futur
in That Island,

This Commodity Has a Great Future
i'm That Island.
From the New York Tribune
Wolfe Harrison. prominently identified
with the tobacco industry in this city, who
has just returned from Cuba. yesterday
talked about conditions on that island
Mr.. Harrison says that the smoker in the
United States is in luck. The finest
growth of tobacco comes to the United
States now" declares Mr.. Harrison, land
the cuttings go to Europe. The war blight
ed the tobacco industry in Cuba. as it did
almost every other agricultural pursuit.
Tobacco farmers lost their capital, which
consisted mainly of sheds oxen. fertilizers
and their implements. 1t has been almost
imposs bic for them to replace these which
are absolutely essential to the industry.
The plan In the past has been for them to
borrow money upon the growing crop IN
order to enable them to prepare for the
next one. so the destruction Of their farm
bu ldings and machinery and teams was a
crushing blow. Conditions, however, are
Slowly improving. Money from the United
States is going into the island in the way
Of investment. The farmers were not all
wiped out by the war. and the crop OF 1871.
which was planted m September. and will
be cut late in January. will be equal in
quality to that raised in 1894 There will
be less Of 1t, however. There are great
chances for expansion OF the industry in
Cuba. Desirable land for the growing OF
tobacco is plentiful and cheap. When the
farmers get into such condition that they
can borrow money there VIII be a big in
crease. and prices. which have been stifr
will probably come down some. The de-
crease will not be much, however. because
the markets of the world can absorb 1t all
easily and ma ntain fair prices. One of the
things that are going to help this and
other agricultural industries In Cuba is the
expansion of transportation lines. Steam
and electrical roads are being projected
and when these Lines tap the country dis
,ricts the material can quickly and cheapi.
be brought to the distributing centers. A.
| present nearly all hauling Is done witr
| oxen, and freight rates on railroads are ex
cessively high. Cuba has a great future
| and it's growth, once conditions become set
| tied and capital is safe, will be marvellous