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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27

in the methods Of sending money by
means of the Post Office Department,
- all Postal LasOs and Regulations
have effect here equally AZ in the
Unites States.
The need of convenient form Of
currency, by which small sans may
be transmitted through the mails
without danger ofloss, has been long
felt. The money order and the re.
gistered letter are notable advances
over former methods, but they invol.
We much inconvenience, since the
remittsr is required in every case to
make a visit at the post-office and go
through certain forms which consume
valuable time. Moreover, the regis.
tered letter is liable to be lost or
stolen, and in such case the Govern.
ment does not make good the loss.
1t is now proposed to introduce sys-
tenn of United States post check
notes in denominations ranging from
FIVE cents to FIVE dollars, each note
to contain blank spaces for the name
and address Of the payee, and his
signature, and that of the person who
sends it; such signature to make it
payable at the poSt-ofice where the
payee resides, and Transforming it
into check on the United States
Government to be used tho same az
personal check or the present mo.
ney order. These notes would be a.
safe as checks on q bank, and as they
could be bOugh. in quantity, they
could be used for making small re.
mittances without visiting the post
Office. The Government would der
i've it's compensation from a revenue
stamp on each, two cents on each
note of dollar or more, and one
cent on the smaller ones. A bill to
carry cut this plan has been intro
duced in both Senate and House.
The plan is absolutely unobjectiona'
BILE. The bill is solely for the public
benefit, and it ought to be passed
without unnecessary delay.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
New York Market
New York, April 9th 1900
News OF the Day.
UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SALE
Department OF Puerto Rico.

Department OF Puerto Rico.
By virtue of writ of execution
issued out of the United States Pro.
visional Court for the Department
Of Puerto Rico on the 18th, day Of
April 1900 notice is hereby given
that I will sell at public auction for
cash to the highest bidder on the
18th, day of May 1900 at 10 O'Clock
A. M. at the Clerks office of the
United States Provisional Court in
the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico
all the right, title and interest Of G..
Egbert Martyr in and to, one trunk
contents unknown.
SAMUEL Q. boutwell,.
q. s. Marshal. 4-3
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
Will General Roberts
Succeed In His
Plan !?
Or VIII The Beers Refuse
To Enter The Traps

According to our cable deSpatcnes
of the past two or three days, Gen.
eral Roberts has been engaged for
some time in perfecting a scheme
for surrounding and capturing the
entire Boer force operating in the
Southern and Southeastern part of
the Orange Free State, estimated at
about $4,000 men. This, according
to his official statement, as announ-
ced by the British War Office, he
expects to accomplish with an army
of 10000. 1t would seem to the
lay mind that unless the Beers were
exceedingly accOmmOdatin G in mee-
ting General Roberts plans, and
took special care to arrange thems-
elves in some position which could
not possibly he defended, he would
have some dificnlty in surrounding"
effectively with 10000 men, $4,000
such men as the Beers have proved
themselves to be.
In addition, it seems somewhat
strange that General Roberts should
outline in detail, even in cablegrams
to the war Office, his complete plan
of campaign, SO long before the blow
was to be struck, when one of the
essential elements of success in such
scheme must have been absolute
secrecy, and the taking Of the enemy
completely by surprise.
1t was a beautiful scheme, if the
Beers Uould only have let him car.
~ it out. In fact, he had it so far
figured out that be informed the war
Office lie intended to round up these
$4,000 Beers in the same manner in
which he had surrounded OrOnje
and forced him to surrender with
his 1000 men. But the present
situation is quite different from the
Cronje situation i'll more respects
than the mere difference in the num-
ber of men to- be surrounded, alt
hough this aoOuld seem to be rather
an important point.
But whether General Roberts
original plans would have succeeded
or not, it would appear, according
to the latest dispatches received,
that the Beers have become fully
aware of them, and have frustrated
them completely by maEing rapid
change from TIE Southeastern part
of the Free State.
So General Roberts will have to
start all over again, make neu net,
and once more spread it for the ell
usive Beers, who do MOI seem to
mind the rain when they find it ne
cessary to move from one place to
another.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
Cablegra1ns.
Denied At Washing.
ton That Russia Is
Backing Turkey
No Intirnation Of Such A
Thing From
American Minister.

New York, April 9th, 1900
Dispatches from Wash
ington state that in official
circles it is denied that Rus
sia is backing Turkey. :
1t is stated that had such
been the case some intimation
thereof would have been rec
eived by the State Depart
menta from the American
Minister to Turkey.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27

These dispatches also state
that one fourth of the City of
Ottawa, Ontario, the Capital of
the Dominion of Canada, has
been burned down.
The loss is estimated at fif.
teen millions of dollars.
Thes fire are believed toIbe
of incendialy origin, and So
me attribute them to Boel
lsympathizers in revenge fo,
the large number of men Ca
NADIA has contributed to the
British Army in South Africa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
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 1E2 Bot. wine, 75 cents.
Private Dining Room. Supper
Parties Specially. I respectfully
solicit your patronage.
Jos Wenar.-Propr.
81 Plaza Alfonso XII [up stairs
1870
DO You want for the next day a
really good Rubber Stamp7
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, 1900-04-27

fdis paper Is the Oldest and has
the largest circulation in the
island. 1t 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, 1900-04-27
Disastrous InCendia-
ry Fires In Canada
Loss OF Fifteen MillionD Dollars
Attributed To Boer
Sympathizers.

New York April 9th 1900
Dispatches from Montreg.
Canada, state that the town
of Hull in the Province of
Quebec has been destro yed
by fire.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27

to the collection of Duties in
Puerto Rico after April 3Oth
have been sent to the Gus
toms officials of the Island.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
AMERICAN DENTIST
DIR. R. r. BUCHANAN

For eight Professor Of Proshc Dentistry Kansas On
Dental College, has opened Office at No. Francisco St al
ohce equipped with all the modern appliances successful p
Of all dental operations Grown Bdgework teeth Vo
plates speciality.
OFFICE HOURS.
Sb12A.M. 1SO 10 $50 M
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
Proposed new Post
check for sending
money.

The people Of Puerto Rico are as
much interested as the people Of the
United States in any improvement
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
FOR SALE PROP ERTY

On sale 300 cuerdas of land between the Mu-
nicipa. districts Of Luquillo and Fajardo.
Full information will be given at ~ Fortaleza
Street. San Juan, Porto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-04-27
Beers Left Many
Dead At Wepener
New York April 27th 19O(

New York April 9th 1900
Dispatches from London
state taat General Roberts,
in his official report to the Bri-
tish war Office concerning the
relief of Wepener, states that
the Beers left many dead bo
dies in the trenches.
Their retreat was so preci-
pitous that they had no time
to take their dead with them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

Ievery other Indian citizen of The
territory. who is not in the rms
are caused by the manipulation O
tribal affairs by a few unscrupu
ious, get-rich-quick politicians,
who have farmed the business OF
The nations to their own advan-
iage, and who, with every spe
,;ious plea and artful dodge, keep
eminent aroused against tbe
general government in its efforts
TO bring about just settlement
If the whole affair.
A speedy completion of the
allotment, the organization of
some kind of home rule govern
ment, the doing away of special
privileges to the few and the
organization Of an honest school
system will, in the end, bring
greater prosperity to the people
Of the Indian Territory as a whole
than any possible continuation Of
the tribal and community form
of government. A good start has
been made in this direction. Ra-
deal laws we're necessary to
bring this about. Radical laws
always produce more or less dis
turb4fee with some possibly just
claim for damage, but the situa-
ton was and is desperate, and the
remedies must be heroic.
1t is unfortunate that the mis-
guided sentimentalists and the
oficious busy bodies should lend
heir energies at this particular
md critical stage to the assistance
If willy and unscrupulous men,
Who have good thing and hate +
o let 90. i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

We have for long time desired
70 obtain a strictly Pure Baking
Powder that we could sell reason
able and have contracted with an
eastern factory for the genuine
brand named "Perfect" and will
sell il at rs instead of 80 per pound.
j. A. WARE, JR.
l2-3m. w. w. HoRSE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
Always NIakeI.aYe

to your wife: Remember she is just
as sweet and dainty now as when
you used to hold her by the hand
and look into her eyes and tell her
she was your only love, your hearts
delight. Half the petulance and dis
tress that makes you SO irritable
comes from Indigestion. You can
cure il by taking DR.. Caldwell 'sSyr-
up Pepsin. II is guaranteed by T..
Howard.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

wanted-1OO teams at Mangun
to haul cotton seed from adjacent
points. Two months work and
good pay. Moore Mill 6 Gin Co.
dot w3t-22d Mangum, OF.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

The White Swan has been In a
very bad condition to serve its
trade the last week, as its baker
quit yhem in a tight, but we are in
better shape now to supply the
trade than ever.
Yours for trade,
WHITE SWAN BAKERY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
The Indian r rriiory Prcbi m

The Indian T rrii iory Prcbl m
The fact that people Of other
territories provide schools at their
own expense for their children is
no argument why Congress should
not, IS soon as possible, furnish q
system of schools for the white
children Of the Indian Territory.
Other territories have q regular
system of representative govern
ment. The legislatures OF these
territories formulate a code of
laws in which is included a
schens Of faxatioa. Tbese lh~s
are enforced under the sanction Of
the federal government, and are,
in way, a part Of the federal
law. The most important tax
provided for in these territorial
codes is that for the maintenance
OF schools, and it is just as bind
lag and Just as effective as any
Aix provided for in the laws OF
any Of the states.
The people of the Indian Terri
tory have no organized form Of
government. They have no sys-
tenn Of representation. They con-
stitute a community without a
tangible head or body. In the
matter of criminal procedure
they are under the control of the
federal courts, but in other re-
spects they have no community
existence. In the towns where,
under the Curtis act, they have
organized. schools can be estab-
iished and maintained, but out
side of these town limits there is
no organization whatever. 1t is
the duty of the federal govern
ment, where it refuses to make
community self governing, to pro
vide the things civilization de-.
nands which would at once mater
ialize in self governed American
community, but which are i'm
possible under the present condi-
tions for which the federal gov
ernment is entirely responsible.
There have been sensational
stories sent out from the Indian
Territory, but these stories, as !
rule, have referred to incidents
and not TO general conditions,
which are thoroughly bad. All 9
the skillful efforts of those who I
are interested in maintaining the a
present statu quo can not conceal o
his fact, well known to any disin- v
person who has invesn- t
gated tho affairs of the Five
Nations. The fulIbloods are bind
% the real cause Of their troubles. Il
L does not lie in any desire of q
United States government to de b
,riye them of their rights. On u
'oe contrary the government Of
ate years has done more indivi-
lually for its Indian citizens of
he territory than it has for tie :
White citizens of the states. The q
roubles Of the fullbloods and OF d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
DIR. MULLINS

or Fort Worth, Specialist In dis
eases of the eye, ear nose aud throat
will be in Chickasha At the Hotel
Early, November 3Oth, December
1st and end.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
The Fairest OFFER Ever Made

To any one suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Sour stomach
or Heartburn, take Rex Dyspep-
sia Tablets. All druggists arc au-
thorlzed by the manufactures to re-
fund the money IN any case they
fail to cure. Price soc. per pack
age. Remember the pane Rex
dyspepsia Tablets. Nov9 1y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

Do not fail TO see the nlen's
Hats at the Globe that's selling at
a dollar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
Want 0oldnp

Lines under this head Will be received at the
rate OF ORe Cent line, (line contains about 7
words) per day no advertisement received for
less than ten cents. May contain any matter
OF lost found strayed. stolen. for sale. TO rent,
or for auy purpose. without display lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

LosT-Watch charm, green set,
with ladies face one one side.
Leave at this Office and get re-
ward.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
We represent the finest line of
Ladies tailor made suits in Amer
ca, COCHRAN.
To cure MaIaria in 4 davs.

Take Quinoria. ALI druggists are
authorized to refund the money IN
any case of chills, fever or malaria
it fails to cure. Price SOC per
package. Noy9 ly
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

We can supply both positions and help at
the Employment Bureau. Chickasha avenue,
near 5th street. novii-iw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

100 acres of Washita bottom
land close to town with tenement
house for rent. Apply to Jas.
Pettyjohn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

Visit our Bargains Counters,
New goods arriving daily and the
sale goes on at The Fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

If you look in McCampbell g.
Erwin's window and will see a sam
pie Of home products-Flour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

yVANT TO RENT A FARM-iUO TO LOO acres
W plow land, so to 70 acres pasture. Apply At
Central Wagon Yard
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
For Sale.

A SNAP, if taken at once very
cheap, o rooming house. One
of the best locations in the
the city. Eleven rooms, good els
tern, storm cave, three lots, shade
trees, enquire at Erin House, cor
ner Railroad street and Kansas
avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
TO a Citizen.

O For sale--an improvement. south OF the
steam BRICK yard. acres OF land, frame house
OF three rooms. other outhouses good well OF
everlasting water good young orchard, com
plete storm house built in the ground. See J
d Bridges, real estate agent. novl5 ct
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

Tor SALE-A GOOD YOUNG JERSEY
T. Cow with calf at her eide. Inquire al this
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
For Sale.

The purity Of the Baking Powder
named Perfect is a guarantee
against sallow complexions caused
by indigestion. l28m
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23
Cotton Seed Meal.

Chicken feed. Anything you
want in the feed line at Dougan's
Feed Store. Ring up phone 80.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-11-23

Prairie hay for sale. Bailed
prices 4.50 per ton. Apply TO
Ben Hampton.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
A Christmas Party.

Mir. and Mrs. Roleson entertained a number of Edwards friends with 4 Christmas party on the evening of Wednesday, December 26, from to 10 o'clock. The principal feature of the evening was contest consisting of Is questions of American history Miss Emma Prewltt answered all the ques- tions correctly and won the priZe-a handsome calendar. George Eldridge won the booby. Dancing and games were indulged until supper was an nounced. Dainty souvenir cards with the quotation Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be cleYtr.n for the girls; and One of the best things in the world is to be a boy" for the boys, We're given each guest. Mr. and Mrs R leson were assisted in entertaining the young people by Mrs Norton and Mss Freeman. Those present were: Mary Alley, Hortense Williams, Eliza beth Gating, Lucille Russell. A lice Beck, Eula Aldridge, Madeline Roll wage. Anna Roieson, Mary Gorman, Floy Hancock, Emma Prewett, Geo Eldridge. Rob German. James Harris, Edwin Prewett, James Russell. Jr. John Gatling. Burke Mann. Bard Nichols, Tom Gatling, Nathan Norton, Edward Roleson, and Bolivar Conner. of Augusta. Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28

The other day, during the rain, was sitting in restaurant eating an open faced pie with pumpkin movement. when an elderly gentleman came run hing across the street through the mud. When nearly across be stumbled and fell. running his head into mud hole. It was not this that caused us to choke and scatter half masticated pie all over the table, but his remarks. He got up and wiped the mud from his face. took survey of himself. and stepping onto the sidewalk, burst forth as follows: "Dod bob the measlev dodgasted luck to the dod bob nation. l won't swear. but from now on l shall take my drinks at the Four Hundred for nothing of this kind ever happened to me when patroni2ed that bar.o
 Judge and Mrs. Geo. P. Taylor en- tertained yesternight in honor of their son, Geo. F., Jr. Progressive games was the feature of the evening. Those present were: Isollie German and Elan. ton Neel, Corrinne Williams and Hen ry German. Addie Horney aud Otis Stevens, DeNelling RolIwage and Geo Taylor Virge Aldridge and Willie DtlStf. Mdiy Uoilndn anu FTfu SWah- son, Mayme Nelson, Lida Mason, Bes- sic Mallory. of Anniston. Ala. Willie Merwin, Marguerite Langinghouse Myrtle Davis, Emma Stevens, Mamie Taylor, Lucy Sanders, Louise Gating and Sol Hamb.eton, Norma Taylor and Tom Grlflls. A prize was given to the guest scoring tbe highest number of points. Miss Mary German was the fortunate one and received hand. some calendar for 1901 Refreshments were served at l 80. after which they spun the plate and went home.
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
Collectors Notice.

NOTICE Is iIE.EnY GiyF%.rtI.r ,,..- ~ undersigned shersS and ex-c,ili,in n,, TIE oI the KeNenur uf St. Fnnci= cuuutr 'ect0r of Arkansa-. will attend in per.t,, ,,, Slate u,y ut ihe following tunes and places y usp- purpose "l collecting the state aud c,,e % Ihe revenue or said county fur the year Icea9hiy wit VI i'u1 To- Madison township, Forrest City. Isn,..
 Blacktish township, Ashworih's Stnra l. uary .i. '''c' Jan L'Anauilie township. Ellis Gin. Jap,.. NhcuileN township. Nitpatl.y. .iau,,.,naF 5 tioudwin township. Goodwin. Jsnus,'iS [. irairic township. Palestine. Janunr,!a
 ftnhks township. iinusir. January in
 Teiicn township. Cuii. January I1 ''
 Grlg2s township. Wiicner Januarvt
 Johnson township. Naniey's Gin Ia' n. "ahuary And at Forrest City. Court House. from |, uary lb to April 1U ladl. '''n Jan. All persons arc requested to bring tbair, years tax receipts when they came ~, ,, ast taxes, That mistakes may he avoided pay
 W. F. WILLIAMS
 Sherif and Collector of St. Franeia q,
 December l. igJ0. No'
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
Praise for Valuable Services.

The following letter from the State Land Office 10 our felow.townsman, NJ. N. Gaines. is self-explanatory and we print it in courtesy to our friends whose names are mentioned therein and as an item of interest to subscribers: N. N. GAINES. Esq Forrest City, Ark.
 Dear Sir-Your favor to hand. l have now begun placing the deputy timber in spectorships with the various county sur veyors as far as practicable throughout the timhrrpd districts and. while your services have been entirely satisfactory and you well and faithfully discharged the duties deyolving upon you, l have de- cided to adhere strictly to my rule and place the deputyshp for my second term with he county surveyor Of your county, MT. k l.. Stockard.
 II you have any information OH unfin- ished business or can supply Mir. Stock ard with any matter that will be of any assistance to him in the discharging of his duties it all be favor to both he and myself.
 Thanking yon for inc valuable services rendered during my first term and with best wishes, 1 am.
 Very truly yours.
 J. W. CoLQUIrT. Commissioner of State Lands and ex- Officio Timbyr Insnestor
The Forrest City times., 1900-12-28
DEMOCRAT TIMES.
Cotton about all pi ,ked in this section

Cotton about all pi ,ked in this section. P. Jackson. Of Hot Spring. formerly of this place. came over Sunday to look after his interests here. c. Beaty and little daughter went to Memphis Monday.
 P. Jackson left here Monday enroute tO H.t Springs via Memphis.
 Mrs. LiIlie Wallace and Miss Hague. of Sand Ridge, were pleasant visitors at Democrat Sunday.
 J. Nj. Gunter has been heard from. H. was on change Monday.
 J. D. S;oddard. of the Stokes settle ment, was hustlin through here Sunday. Miss Sallie Jones, of Lulu, visited Miss Beatty Sunday.
 Alabama people are becoming very numerous in this section.
 J. NJ. Wallace. of Sand Ridge. was a hustling visitor at Democrat "Wednesday. Sorghum Joe has left us for good. He concluded now was the best time to go, while the walking is not crowded.
 Clerk Geo. B. Mallory. of Forrest City passed here Tuesday in quest of Mir |. Bear.
 Gid Hggs has just completed an addi- ton to his house.
 Rev. Dr. Guest held a two days meet ing at this place with fair attendance last Saturday and Sunday and left an ap- pointment for the third Sunday in Janu- ary.
 One Of our Alabama friends has come io the conclusion that diving in mud holes IS a failure.
 Madam Rumor has it that P. Jackson. living at Hot SpIings, formerly of this place. will move back next month and take charge Of his farm again
 SILVER BILL.