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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
La GUERRA EN- FiL!PIkAS
ACTIvIDAD De LOS REBELDES
EN- MkRlHDUQUE

Despachos de Manila dicen que
las fuerzas norteamericanas que ope-
ran en- la isla de Marinduque han
pedido refuerzos con motive de ha
berse reconcentrado ALI numerosas
tropas rebeldes que las hostilizan
sin cesar.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
ARRIB0 De TR0PAS
A MINDANAO

Han llegado a Mindanao rarte de
las fuerzas que primeramente fue
ron destinadas a China y recibieron
instrucciones despues de salir para
el archipelago filipino.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24

aud the German empire expressing
the deep regret Of those nations at
the death Of Mr.. John Sherman, late
ex-Secretary Of Sta Q and U. S. Sc,
nator.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
GACETA DE HOY

Publica una sentenea del Tribunal
Supreme de Justicia que insertamos en-
otro lugar de este nnmero.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
CABLE NEWS.
Messages Of Coincidence

Dispatches from Washington an
pounce that kilograms have been
received from Great Britain, France
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
The Philipl inc war.
Liveliness Of the Re oe1s
in Marjnduque

in Marjnduque
Dispatches from Manila state
that the North America / forces cam
paigning in the island # Marindu
que, have asked for rel aforcements
as numerous rebel troo IS concen-
trated their are unceasins ly hostile,
Arrival Of Troops at Ml1danao
A part of the forces formerly sent
out to China, and later ordered to
the Philippine Archipielo have rea-
ched Mindanao.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24

Ha embarcado para los Estades Unidos
ell corone! Bliss, administrator de la aduana
lie la capital de Cuba.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-10-24
BOLETIN MERCANTIL DE pTO.-RICO

Entered at the Post Office at San Juan, p. r.,
q second class matter July IA, 1900.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
ADDICKN MEN
BECOME WEAKER
Recent POStOfiice Appoint
mpntSPrOVe Their URdOing
Voters in Kent, Who Had Wayercd,
Return TO the Republican Fold
Stronger Than Ever
specIal 10 the EvenIng Journal.

Camden, July II. There is more
'politics in the atmosphere around this
ancient village just now than perhaps
any other point in the state can boast
Of From morn till night. and long
after the shadows fall, it's discussion
discussion, discussion Monday and
Sunday alike, 1t goes on whene'er two
men meet or crowd assemblies. Every
movement in the state from Brandy
wine to Rehoboth is watched with in
terest, sifted. weighed. viewed in all its
various points. and sized up as each
side sees it.
The Addicksites are especially ac-
tive just now trying to explain to the
Republicans and Democrats alike how
IL happens that the Republicans are re-
ceiving all the pOstoffices since the Ma
tional Convention just as they did pre-
viously. The Republicans are smiling.
as they see the followers of the gasman
comfort and groan over this condition
OF affairs, and plainly telling them that
no matter what may have been done
IN Philadelphia, Mr.. Mckinley still re-
mains a Republican as he always was
and will recognize the nti-Republlcans
no more now than he ever did,
IL may be well 10 note
right here that the recent
postoffice appointments In both
New Castle and Sussex. are having an
effect here, perhaps little dreamed OF
by either Col. Dupont or the national
administration. Previous to the na-
tional convention. scores Of whilom
Addicks followers had become dis
gusted with the intrigues OF tie gas
man and his local lieutenants. and
openly deserted his collar-bound bri-
gade, returning to the Republican fold.
When the Republican delegation was
turned down in Philadelphia and the
gasman and his Bay State directors
recognized, many of these men began
to waver. They had deserted Addicks-
ism, because they saw Il was anti-Re-
publican and had returned to the Re
publican panty in the hope of helping
to redeem both it and the state. When
they saw, however. that Addicks had
engineered himself into the convention
and obtained a host of Republican en-
dorsements they We're in "A quandary.
They were told by the local lieutenantsI
that this meant Addicl0s was on top.
and that thereafter he and only he
would be recognized by the national ad-
ministration. The star of Republican
ism in Delaware, they were assur-
ed, had set, and in its place had arisen
one lit up by water gas They were
pleaded with to return and place about
their necks again the collar labeled
Evening journal., 1900-07-17

Paris, July 1.-THE American ath-
letes continued winning victories at
the international contests in cOnnec-
tion with the exposition yesterday af-
ternoon. AS many foreigners stayed
out OF yesterdays events, less interest
than usual was manifested in the con.
tests. which were largely among tho
Americans.
A. c. Kraenzlein. of the University
OF Pennsylvania, won the first heat ia
the 200 metres hurdle race very easily.
Choisel, a Frenchman, was second and
George W. Orton. University of Penn
sylvania, third. N. G. Pritchard. the
champion 100 yard runner Of India,
defeated Walter B. Tewksbury. Of the
University of Pennsylvania. in the sec
ond heat. T. b. McClsin, of the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania, was third
The final heat was almost a walkovef
for Kraenzlein. who finished a yard
ahead Of his competitors. PriChard
was second and Tewksbury third. Choi-
sci. a Frenchman, also ran.
The three standing jumps was easily
an American event, the athletes from
the United States quickly Outjumping
all the other competitors.
The same can be said Of the hop.
step and jump PTinstein, of the Syra-
cuse university: Connolly. of Boston,
and Richard Sheldon. of the N. Y. A..
c.. qualified for the finals and jump
off. Prinstein won, though Connolly
pushed him hard.
The 500 metres fat race brought six
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
ALLIED TROOPS REPU SED
WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER:
COL. LISCUM IS KILLED
American Officer Fell While Calamity Leading His Men Of the
Ninth Volunteer Infantry Against Boxer Hordes in
Desperate Battle at Tien-Tsn

three provinces OF Chi Ii. Shan Ii and
Shan Iung are massing to defend
Pekin, in the conviction that the
powers mean war. There is little
doubt that a further check of the al
lies at Tien Tsin would be the signal
Tor a general anti-foreign rising
throughout China.
The Japanese officers are still con-
ndent OF their ability to reach Pekin
before the roads become impassable
but the European commanders believe
an advance will be impossible before
September.
Fighting Is said to be imminent at
New Chwang. where the Boxers are
threatening the foreign settlement
Inc Russians have barricaded the
streets and loopholed the houses of
the foreigners. The bank officials
have removed their valuables to PORT
Arthur.
Perhaps the most serious among the
many reports from Shanghai is the
rumor that, since the massacre AZ
Pekin, five Chinese regiments have
been ordered south, with instructions
to make Ching Hang Pc, at the head
OF the Grand canal, the objective point
for the southwark extension of the
Boxer movement.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
WOUNDED LIEUT.. BUTLER
is A WEST CHESTER Man

West Chester, July 17-First Lieu
tenant Smedley Darlington Butler. of
Company A, First Marine Battalion re-
ported among the wounded at Tien
Tsin, Is a son of Congressman Thomas
S. Butler. Of this place, and is named
Tor his late grandfather. Congressman
Smedley Darlington. He Is only 10
years of age, and believed to be the
youngest first lieutenant OF marines in
the service. He has risen rapidly in
rank and is at present the senior first
lieutenant in his battalion. He is a
nephew of Judge William Butler. for
merly of the United States District
Court at Philadelphia. and a cousin Of
Judge William Butler. of Chester
County Courts.
The lieutenant graduated at the
Friends High School. here, and stud
led at the Haverford Grammar school.
afterwards entering a marine school at
Washington. He was appointed to the
New York in April. 1899, and after
wards sent 10 the Philippines. He was
ordered with his battalion from Ma
nilla TO Taku. when the forts were
tred upon and went from there to Tien-
Tsin.
Congressman Butler had learned no
particulars rs to his sons injury late
last night.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
AT PEACE WITH CHINA
But BOXERS WILL SUFFER

Washington, July 1.-THE decision
Of the administration at the end of a
most eventful day is that the United
States government is still not at war
with the government of China. The
big happenings at Tien Tsin, coming
on top Of the stories of the last strug-
giles at Pekin. have not affected the
attitude of the administration on this
point: the United States and China are
technically at peace. But this statement
should not be accepted as indicating
a purpose on the part OF the United
States government TO hold its hand in
the administration Of swift and ade-
quate punishment upon the Chinese,
without regard to station, who may be
responsible for the Outrages of the
past few weeks. Itimeans simply that
the government OF the United States
feels that it can best achieve that our
pose by regarding the status officially
as one of peace. To hold otherwise
would seriously cripple the government
in its efforts to obtain satisfaction for
the outrages the Americans in China
have suffered. We should find the
ports of China, now open to us, closed,
and all sorts of impediments would be
encountered which now are missing.
The day was the most exciting Wash
ington has known since the battle of
Santiago. At the very beginning came
Admiral Remey's cablegram announc-
ing the defeat of the allied forces at
Tien Tsin, and then came the account
of the fight A special cabinet meeting
was held on receipt of this news, with
such members present as are in town.
After the meeting Secretary Hay had
long talk with President Mckinley over
the long distance telephone, and it
soon became known that the president
had decided that it would be best for
him to come back from Canton to the
national capital He will arrive this
afternoon.
The cabinet officers talked over the
possibilities of reinforcing the troops
in China. There was no disposition
shown to withhold these troops; the
only question was as to the amount OF
additional force available, and It was
left with the war department officials
to decide. The estimates varied as to
how many could be spared, but the
general opinion was that somewhere
between 1000 and 5000 men could be
shipped to the east from Cuba and the
United States. in addition to the troops
already under orders. A statement
prepared by Adjutant General Corbin
shows that there are now a grand total
of 1866 officers and men in China, en-
route to China, en- route to Nagasah
or under orders for Nagasah. This,
of course, includes the i'll fated Ninth
infantry. which may not be in condi-
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
FIF TEEN HUMAN LIVES LOST
IN A DISASTROUS CLOUDBURST

"Addicksism. as in this lay their only
hope OF political recognition.
But, behold While the salarled
lieutenants were busy holding forth I'm
this vein, like a thunder clap. or SER
les OF them. came the settlement Of
these several postoffice contests which
had been waged for months. aad in
each instance straight from Mr. Nc
hinley's hands. came also the commits
'sions which plainly say none but Re
publicans are IL be recognized" This
has settled &C. The Addicks lieutenants
may plead and beg but the men who
have left them are not only themselves
now openly avowed Republicans. but
they are weekly bringing numbers OF
their friends over into the Republican
camp.
Thus the leayen Is working. Bluff
and hombast will go no longer The
Republicans simply point to facts as
they exist, and political facts weigh
heavy down here. The result Is that
the Republicans are growing stronger
and more determined. while the Ad-
dicksites are growing correspondingly
weaker and less confident. Especially
Is THIS noticeable in the latter element
since the fact became patent TO them
that the Republicans will in no wise
aniliate with them or anything that
mas the Addicksite taint.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17

in the agreed. or az least understood
arrangements. feel none too kindly to-
ward the representatives Of the unhver-
sity of Pennsylvania for oontesting.
They claim that IL Pennsylvania had
stayed our concerted action might
have brought about a modification.
The University of Michigan, with
Dvorack; the University Of Syracuse.
with Prinstein; Princeton. with two
men in the pole vault and one in the
high jump, were those suffering most.
Some complain bitterly, declaring with
out equivocation that they have been
unfairly treated.
A. c. Kraenzlein. University Of Penn
sylvania, has run his last race. He
made a statement to this effect yes
terday afternoon at the conclusion Of
the 200 meters hurdle. which he won
so easily THAT was my last race, -
he exclaimed. Il am through with
athletics. and shall devote myself to
something more serious" lie was
badly used up. the strain Of tn. 3e days
consecutive games having told upon
him severely.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
ANOTHER DAY OF VICTORIES
FOR THE AMERICAN ATHLETES

men to the tape for the final heat
Captain Cregan. Of Princeton; David c..
Hall, of Brown university; John Bray.
of Williams college; A. E. Tysoe, the
English champion half mile runner;
Speidel, a Hungarian, and De Loge, a
Frenchman. Tysoe won. with CTegan
a close second and Hall third
The standing high jump was a con-
test between three Americans, they be-
ing the only entries. Ray Ewry, Of the
n. Y. A. c., who holds the record, won
quickly. I. r. Baxter. University Of
Pennsylvania. getting the place from
Richard Sheldon, of the n. Y. A. c.
It was announced that Ewry would
attempt to surpass his own wOrld S
record of one metre 63 centimetres.
This he did on the second attempt.
clearing one metre 65 centimetres.
The Americans also captured the
long jump. the hammer throwing and
the standing long jump, and they did
it easily. In fact, the facility with
which the American athletes carried
of prizes finally grew mOnotonous.
Three events were won by foreign
ers. One. the tug of war, was not con-
tested by the Americans. In the 500
meters fiat race, which was won by
an Englishman, Tysoe, the Americans
took second and third places. In the
remaining race, the 5000 meters steep
lechase. they failed to get a place,
Englishmen taking all three.
College men who we're prevented
from competing Sunday BY the change
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
DRIVEN OUT BY THE MINORITY;
TERRY MCGOVERN DEFEATS ERNE

Joliet, Ills. July 17.-Minority share
holders in the Joliet Wire company,
led by Col. Fred Bennitt, who COM
manded the Third Illinois infantry In
Porto Rico, yesterday smashed in the
doors Of the plant with crow bars,
routed the majority stockholders. who
we're in session within, and elected
new officers. The action of the minor
ity stockholders was the result of a
factional tight. The mills are inde-
pendent of the American Steel and
Wire company, and have been closed
down for some time. This was in op-
position 20 the wishes of a we'll or
ganized minority.
Yesterday the minority determined
upon drastic measures to force a re-
sumption OF the manufacture OF wire.
After the majority stockholders had
been in session for some time in the
mill, and had elected Ward S. Sawyer
president, George Van Zandt vice
president and r. G.. Minnemyer secre-
tary and treasurer there was a loud
rapping at the mill door. Mr.. Mime
myer clutched his hip pocket and pre-
pared to defend himself Then came
the cry:
open the door or we will smash it
down"
DO so IL you 5are," shouted Mime
myer. Those outside rained blows on
the door with crow bars and soon
drove IL in. Then Col. Bennitt. with
cane uprafsed. led the minority, who
charged upon the majority, and they
we're driven OF the premises.
The victors elected c. f. Robinson.
president and Col. Fred Bennitt sec
retary. The new officers propose to
start up the plant at once.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
FAST p, w. & B. EXPRESS TRAIN
KILLS UNKNOWN COL ORED MAN

While on his way to Dover to en-
gage in picking peaches. a middle-aged
colored man, who is known only as
Kid was ground to death on the p,
w. & B. railroad beyond Shipley run
sewer this morning.
Kid" came down from Philadelphia
yesterday with Archie r. Prear. also
colored, Of No. sos South Eleventh
street. They intended to go down the
state on the midnight train, but as
Kids" funds were insufficient TO meet
the expense, the men con-
cluded to beat their way. Ac-
cordingly they started for the West
Yard, and as they reached Madison
street a south-bound freight train ap-
peared. 1t was moving too rapidly.
however. for the men to board 1t, and
as kid" remarked to his companion.
I'VE will wait for the next one" he
stepped on the north-bound track di-
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
Citizens Awake From Sleep
to Face Death
BORNE OFF BY WATERS RUSH
Parties Are Ont in Boats Looking for
the Victims Of The Terrible
Flood

Coleman, Tex, July 17.-Fifteen
lives are known to have been lost In
a cloudburst here yesterday. Ten
bodies have been recovered, but only
two were Identified. They are: Joseph
spath. leading merchant OF the village;
John Fuleisstine.
II is feared that many more lives
were lost in the valley below Cole
man. The cloudburst, which followed
three days unprecedented rainfall,
caused Ford's creek to burst it's banks
and run through Coleman. a village
Of less than 1000 inhabitants.
Bewildered citizens, reused from
their slumbers. rushed into the streets
and were swept away. Many were
saved by catching hold OF pieces Of
timber and navigating them into ed
dies formed by the swift current,
where they we're drawn ashore.
Spath and Fuleisstine managed to
mount their horses. They dashed into
the water and swan their horses to a
house where four little girls were
screaming for help. Each rescued two
OF the children. whom they took upon
their horses. The animals were swept
away, however, in a noble effort to
stem the swift current. and all we're
drowned.
A kerrville. Tex. dispatch says: A
cloudburst occurred north OF this place
last night. Many farms were inundated
and loss Of life is probable The ter
ritory devastated is composed Of we'll
stocked farms, and the financial loss
will be very heavy. Parties are out In
boats in the suddenly flooded country
looking for victims of the food, and
It is reported that a number OF bodies
have been found and hundreds OF dead
cattle counted.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17

tion for further service.
Gen. Miles was called upon by Sec
retary Root during the afternoon to
counsel with him as to the projected
troop movements. He favors the
prompt dispatch OF a large force to
China.
The war department officials were
unable to say who commands the
Ninth infantry since the death of Col
Liscum. The impression prevails that
the lieutenant colonel of the regiment
Is III at Manila, which would leave one
OF the captains in command. Incl
dentally it may be mentioned that
through Col. Liscum's death Capt. Nc
Gala, of the Newark. If ashore, is the
ranking American officer.
Without exception, the foreign repre-
sentatives in Washington accept as
practically certain that the foreign le-
cations and ministers at Pelin have
been wiped out. The conclusion is
based on the accumulating unofficial
data that the slaughter occurred about
July or T. Even among the high
Chinese officials hope has been about
given up, but they maintain that there
is no official Information and that
they are as much in the dark as others.
The situation has a telling effect on
the Chinese minister. who is under
a nervous tension and agitation more
severe than that Of most or the Amer
ican officials. Minister WI declares
unworthy of belief the cable report
that Sheng, director of telegraphs and
posts at Shanghai, knew of the killing
of the foreign ministers at the time he
made a recent suggestion that foreign
ers be escorted out of Pelin IL the
allied forces would not advance.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17

New Yorl, July 17-Once more a
fighter pitted against boxer has
clearly demonstrated the superiority
OF the fighter. Last night, In the
presence Of $4,000 persons, In Madison
Square Garden, Terry McGovern, OF
Brooklyn. defeated Frank Erne. OF
Buffalo, lightweight champion Of the
world. II was a hurricane fight from
bell TO bell, without a moments lot up,
except when one of the contestants was
lying on the floor OF the ring. Nc
Govern, adopted the tactics which he
said he would. He rushed in on Erne
at the very beginning. and sent left
and right in such quick succession
that Erne, fast as he is, was non
plussed. Erne undoubtedly is the
cleverest of the two, but his clevorness
availed him nothing against the bull
dog rushes and fierce attacks OF the
little featherweight champion.
Erne, of course, trained far below
his usual weight, as he had agreed 70
meet McGovern at 12S pounds, which
is five pounds below the lightweight
limit. In doing this many persons be-
lfeved that the strain would be too
much for the Buffalo lad. and that Nc
Govern, who is rugged and tenacious.
would surely beat him down. Many
of the wise ones compared Erne's re-
duction OF weight to that OF Joe Wal
colt. when the latter trained down
some years ago to 1914 pounds in
order 10 meet Kid Lavigne in the light
weight class. Walcott made a mis-
take on the occasion. for Lavigne cut
him 10 pieces. Last night Ern5 said
that he weighed only 1861 pounds. but
he declared that he was in excellent
condition.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
ST. NWITHIN MAY
BIB RESPONSIBLE
Humanity Charges Him With
Second Season Of Suffering
But People Look for Relief in Thun-
der Storm That May Come
Tonight.

Again Old Sol is cavorting about the
20 degree mark. He started on his up
ward climb early this morning with
such activity as indicated that the imps
Of the unknown region were deter
mined that humanity should suffer
again. Perhaps the st. swithin's Day
adage, that II no rain falls on July Is
it will be dry and warm for forty
days, has something to do with this
second season Of suffering. II II has
the people Of Wilmington will be con-
strained to pin their faith in the adage
hereafter, however much they may
have to suffer for that faith.
The oldest inhabitants were again
In their crash suits and carried palm
leaf fans. eThe government and city
clerks spent their time between the ice
water tank and the open window. vain
~ searching for breeze. The business
man, hot and tired, welcomed with de-
lIbht the closing hour.
Along the river humanity suffered
more than IL did up town. In shaded
hooks the thermometer got as high as
50, and down i'm the shipyards. where
wOrkingmen are exposed to the suns
rays. 1t was so warm that work had to
be abandoned. No prostrations were
reported, however
But there Is relief i'm sight. If the
weather man knows his business. lie
says that there will be thunder storm
this evening that will cause the ther-
mometer to drop several degrees. Just
how long this delightful change Of at
mosphere will stay. the weather man is
not positive. but IL it Is Of sufficient
duration to make life worth living for
one week a grateful people will offer
prayer of relief.
Evening journal., 1900-07-17
NEW TRUSTEE ELECTED
David J. Reinhardt Chosen 10 Succeed
JOSelh 4. Richardson

Trustees of the Home for Frieudless
Children met last evening and elected
David j. Reinhardt trustee aud secretary
10 succeed Joseph A. Richardson, who
resigned three months ago because of M
health. Mr.. Richardson was a trustee
and secretary for twenty-three years.
A successor 10 the late George w. Bush
as trustee was not elected but probably
will be at the next meeting. Resolutions
ON the death of Mr.. Bush. aud also ON
the resignation of Mr. Richardson were
presented by Chief Justice Lore and
adopted.