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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-12-21

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LAS BRoNQUlALES DE BROWN, la tiess
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-12-21

Amer s'PuertO Rico Saldra de
New Orleans ell % del corriente direc-
tamente para esta.
, 1900-01-18
REASONS FOR SOME WARS.
Apparently Doesn't Take Much to Lead
John Bull to Fight

An English paper has the following
to say on the reasons for some British
wars: From all appearances it doe
not take much provocation to set John
Bull at war. William the Conqueror
made war on France because King
Philip had made a sighting allusion
to his embonpoint. More recent wars
have been brought about by trivial in
cidents. In 1910 a large trade in opium
was done by British traders in China.
and the Chinese government at length
forbade the importation of the per-
nicious drug by our sailors. The edict,
however. had little or no effect, and the
trade continued. till at length the
Chinese imprisoned a number of Brit
ish subjects and we promptly declared
war. Our second war, in 1856, ought
never to have come about II its origin
is taken into account. A Chinese pi-
rate hoisted the British flag at his
mainmast. and was afterward seized by
his government as a bloodthirsty adj
%venturer. Had he failed to run up our
flag his capture woul have been re-
garded as a good thing here, but as 1t
was, II was taken as an insult, n we
made war on the Chinese for refusing
to apologize. The horrors OF the In
dian mutiny will still be remembered
by a minority OF our readers, and the
cause which led to 1t is a matter of
history. Cartridges creased with cows
fat were served out to the Sepoys. who
refused to use them on the ground that
the COW was a sacred animal. We in
sisted. and almost without any warn
ing, the terrible massacres followed.
which were only avenged at an enor-
nous expenditure OF lives and money"
, 1900-01-18
A TREMENDOUS TOTAL
rWo BILLIONS OF MONEY NOW
IN CIRCULATION.
increase of Five millions In
the Past Two Years of the Amount of
Sound Currency In the Hands of the
People.

There has been a gain of about
$500. 900, 900 in the mount of one in
circulation in the United States in the
past W years of restored protection
and prosperity. The figures of this
gigantic increase of material wealth
and of money in the hands of the peo-
pie have a suggestiveness that is start
ling. They show what the country
escaped when in 1896 it chose between
william Mckinley and William j..
Bryan. They are also peculiarly sug-
gestive in connection with the presi-
iential contest next year.
One more financial month like No
vember will bring the total OF money
in circulation in the United States past
the two billion dollar line. On Nov.
| the total money in circulation was
81 1863. ZIG, 14S. and on Dec. 1, 1885,
s3O.964. an increase of s22. 214.S16 in
the month. A gain of even two-thirds
this amount in the present mont
would bring the total money in circu-
lation in the United States past the
two billion dollar line for the first time
in u history.
a Sbeauy anu Idplu BEOWlu III the
circulation of money in the United
States. both gold and total of all kinds
Of money. is indicated in a compila-
ton made by the treasury bureau of
statistics from data supplied in the an
nual and monthly statements of the
bureau of loans n currency of the
treasury department, showing the
amount of gold and total money in cir
culation in the United States at an
nual periods during the past twenty
years. 1t shows an increase in that
length of time from s13S, GAL 40 OF gold
and gold certificates to s77S. 1856, 1903.
and of total circulation from sSl6. 1885,
721 to 81. 1856, $3.50, 1854, with the prospect.
as already indicated, that the two
billion dollar line will shortly be
crossed. While the general growth in
that time has been remarkable, that of
the past three years is especially
marked. On July l, 1896. the total
money in circulation in the United
States was 81, 500, 725, 200. and on Dec.
l, 1899. 81. 1856. $50 1854, an increase dur
ing three and a half years of si76, 2O5.-
764, or BIZ per cent; while the gold
coin and certificates increased from
1896. 449 .242 to SITS .3Ss. 1903, an increase
of s279, 9S9. O6l. or Sc per cent.
The following table shows the total
gold coin and certificates, and the
total money of all kinds. in circulation
on Jan. ] of each year from 1879 to
1899:
, 1900-01-18
NEVER ATE FOREIGN MEAT.
IL Doesn't Pay to he Too Surs U,tu
One Knows All the Facts.

A certain Major Brownjones. vino
a 1t his boast that he never nj.
lowed American or colonial meat in he
served at his table, recently visited an
old comrade in Liverpool. One night
at ulhner a most delicious saddle of
apparently Welsh mutton appeared.
to which the major did ample Justice,
AM he observed. Il wish hat nv
butcher in London would send me stuff
IKE that: n yet he deals only in the
best British meat" Well" said his
friend, "as a matter of fact. you have
been eating New Zealand mutton; but
IT'S only fair to say that | get it from a
iriehd VINO is a large wholesale i'm
porter. BY Jove. you don't say SOL
exclaimed the guest. 81 wish he'd tell
me where can get the like in town
Wen go and see him tomorrow"
said the host. The visit was duly maid
to the meatmonger, who smiled when
he heard the Londoner's eulogy and
explanation. Tell me-" he returned
after listening to the epicure's re-
marks, I'm what part of London You
reside, and dare say / can give you
the address of a retail butcher who
Will supply o with exactly the same
sort of mutton as that which you like
SO much The major handed him his
card. "Ah!" observed the importer,
there's the very man within two
streets OF your house. We supply him
with all his meat. Here's his address,"
he added, handing a slip of paper to
the seeker after succulent joints. The
major read. the major started, the ma
1or frowned-the major. truth to say.
cried vengeance; and no wonder, for
the address was that of his own butch
er. who dealt only in home produce
London Sketch.
, 1900-01-18

In Mexico match factories AL labor
Is task work. Women are employed
outside the factories to give shape to
the boxes. Wood brings from I To <
pesos n cord. The price Of mntcb2s va
ries from - cents to S2.2J n gross, nc
cording to size of box and
quality. The principal factory is
in the state of Vera cruz.
1t is operated by French machinery.
except the motor, which is Of American
make. Wax matches have almost on.
tirely superseded the wooden matches
formerly used In this country. The wax
taper Is less bulky. generally has two
striking ends. emits no disagreenble
odor. INT Is made waterproof. No
matches are imported Into Mexico.
, 1900-01-18

of the so-called comforts of life. Then
anne the paying of of debts and the
satisfaction of mortgages. After that
came the time When the trade in those
things which properly come under the
head of luxuries showed large gains.
The purchase OF the more common and
inexpensive luxuries naturally came
first. but, as the Dingley law grows
older, the people proceed step by step
to the purchase of more and more
expensive Injuries.
1t appears from the trade movement
noted in the report above quoted that
we have now reached the real lace
stage, and as every one who has ever
paid for a piece of real lace knows, that
is a pretty advanced stage, as repre-
sented by the amount of money which
changes hands. People supply them
selves with almost everything else
wished for before they buy real lace.
The remarkable activity along this line
is merely the trade method of saying
that these are unprecedentedly pros
porous times.
, 1900-01-18
PROTECTION AND CURRENCY.
The Tarir Being Right the Money Ques-
ton VIII Take Care of Itself.

The Tarir Being Right the Money Ques-
tion VIII Take Care of Itself.
The great blunder made by Cleve-
land and the Democratic party in 1893
was in trying to maintain the gold
standard while throwing wide open
the trade doors of the American Union
to foreigners. The consequences as
serted themselves almost instantane-
ously. AS the foreign goods poured
into the country gold flowed out, and
in a short time we were suffering all
the ills which manifest themselves
whenever apprehension concerning the
suficiency OF the supply of basic money
exists.
This state of affairs continued until
after the election of Mckinley gave the
country assurance that the tariff would
be so adjusted that the wants of the
country would be satisfied with the
products of American workshops. The
easing up was at once noticeable. but
the full effect of the benefit was not ex-
perienced until exports largely exceed
ed imports. Then 4 sense of security
took the place of distrust. and the peo-
pie ceased to concern themselves about
the gold question. This state of mind
will continue so long as the Repub-
lican party Is true to its traditions and
adheres s~teadfastly to protection. the
great trade regulator. AS long as We
impose our tariffs judiciously we need
not fear an adverse trade balance. and
while 1t is in our favor there will al
ways be plenty of gold in the country
to meet all currency requirements. The
lesson of the situation ought to i'm
press itself on our legislators. 1t is
a very simple one. 1t is: Stick to pro-
lection and favorable trade balances
and the money question will take care
of itself.-San Francisco Chronicle.
, 1900-01-18
DO NOT ABANDON PROTECTION
A Bridge That Has Served So Well Is
"A Good Bridge to Swear by.


Notwithstanding all the object les
sons that have been administered by
the protective tariff, there are those
who still preach free trade, for which
there is no justification beyond the
philanthropic idea of helping the for
eign laborer.
Il is every mans duty to help his
brother. but in order to accomplish
this it does not occur to the average
mind that it is incumbent to lower
oneself to the level of the brother.
Level up. and not down. is che true
principle upon which humanity should
act.
When the foreign laborer makes an
attempt to better his own condition
it will be time enough for the Ameri-
can laborer to lend him a helping hand.
Under free trade labor in this coun-
try played second fiddle to hat OF
Europe; under protection it has al
ways manipulated the first violin. Is
there n reason why it should now
voluntarily relegate itself once more
to second place?
The argument of the free raider is
that inasmuch as America can under
sell Europe in her own markets it is
time to eliminate protection.
II this argument is good. then the
American manufacturer should discard
his improved machinery, reduce the
pay of skilled labor to the level OF
that allowed the ro~ustabout, and gen
orally impress upon his employees that
their sole duty is to put in SO many
hours a day.
The fact OF the matter is that pro-
lection afforded American manufactur-
ers the opportunity TO advance their
W interests. while at the same time
enabling them to better the condition
Of their employees. That they did this
Is infinitely to their credit.
Protection is the bridge hat enables
American industries to reach their
present high efficiency. and it would
be a crime to abandon it SO long as
there is the shadow OF danger of any
other nation successfully invading our
home markets.-St. Louis Star.
, 1900-01-18
WOMEN AND WORRY.
a Feminine Failing Contrasted to Mans
Indifference

Indifference.
Despite the fact tina women have
been warned hat worry digs untold
wrinkles in their faces and sprinkles
gray among their t~resses, they will go
on worrying through all time or until
time has solved some mooted ques-
tons. II women had the capacity with
men of getting up and doing battle
with things. worry would slip off their
shoulders as easily as from off those
OF the average masculine. Man doesn't
worry about debt. because he feels that
he has 1t within him. since money
making is his business. to make suti-
cient money to pay his debts some
time. Women look at it more prac-
tically and consider the now. Man
doesn't usually worry about his health.
because he really has not the time.
Mar doesn't worry about the future
he is so madly Interested in the pres
emit; nor about his clothes, for the
tailor stands between him and that;
nor about home matters-they. from
his point of view, are too trivial-until
he comes home to a badly cooked din
ner, and then in his broad outlook
there is no excuse for this state of
things: for in business circles If an en-
ploye does not do his work properly
and this is a method hat will yet come
to be a powerful lever in the leveling
of a woman's worries.
, 1900-01-18

There is a lusty young city grow
ing up down in Texas which is attract
ing widespread attention. 1t is La
Porte, located at the head of Calves
ton Bay. 1t is being made the great
seaport of the Gulf of Mexico, the
meeting place of rail and water ways
for the vast commerce of the west.
The saving to western shippers via
this export outlet will run into mil
lions annually. The city has the most
magnificent natural port on the south
ern coast OF the United States and one
of the best in the world. The
u. S. government is completing
a deep water channel through the bay
to the gulf. which will soon bring the
largest ocean liners to La Porte docks
and wharfs.
, 1900-01-18
FRENCH FAINTER COMING.

Chartran, the celebrated French
artist, who has recently painted the
scene of the signing of the peace pro-
tocol. will shortly visit the United
States. where he expects to remain
several months. Some one who has
seen the picture describes it thus.
Rarely has President Mckinley been
painted with a happier result. He is
leaning on a table, which is the ordi-
nary writing table of the executive of
fees. His face expresses that thought
full intenseness fitting the great occa-
sion, the signing of the peace protocol.
, 1900-01-18

The Nebraska business man, farmer
or professional man who could look
upon such a record and then vote for
Bryan is indeed blind. The figures
speak for themselves. and 1t is very
plain that the return of prosperity has
struck the people of Nebraska. 1t has
enabled them to materially reduce
their Indebtedness during the past few
years, and it is putting them on their
feet again for a fresh start. Before
1896 the record shows that the aggre-
gate amoun of the mortgages filed
each year was much greater thar the
aggregate of releases. clearly lemon
strating that in those days of hard
times the people of Nebraska were
slipping deeper and deeper into the
swamp of debt. while beginning with
McKinley's election the tide turned.
With the coming of Mckinley the peo-
pie of Nebraska began to not only
make a good living for themselves, but
they commenced to lay something by
and soon they began paying off their
debts. The people of Nebraska have.
indeed, had their eyes closed by Bryan
when they will permit him to make
them believe that the paying OF of
their debts and the burning up of their
mortgages has been an injury to them!
-Des Moines Uowa) State Register.
, 1900-01-18
FIRM AGAINST LIQUOR
THE PROHIBITION PARTY'S NEW
FIELD MARSHAL.
Short sketch of the Life of Oliver ".
stewart, Recently Chosen Chairman of
the National Committee-A ! s4i.
and Vigorous Campaigner.

Oliver W. Stewart, the new chair
man of the national committee of the
Prohibition party, was born May %.
1867. near Rio. Mercer county. Ill. He
lived the early part of his life at Mus
%catine. Iowa. and went to Illinois in
1888. For W years he attended the
high school at Galesburg, graduating
In 1885, after which he taught school
for two years in Knox and Henry
counties. He entered Eureka college
in the fall of 1887. graduating from
that institution three years later.
From 1888 to 1885 he was very ac-
tive in Good Templar work. being a
member of the lodge at Woodruff. Ill.
, 1900-01-18
OLIVER W. STEWART.

He helped to organize the Rock Island
district lodge, being elected its secre-
tary and lecturer. and travelled over a
number of counties in its interest. He
was then 20 years old.
During his college life he was very
active in prohibition work. attending
the Illinois state convention in 1888
and 1890. In 1889, he won the nation
al prohibition oratorical contest at
Decatur. In 1890. he was the prohibit
ton candidate for congress in the
Ninth Illinois district.
In the fall of SO he began preach
ing at Mackinaw, ILL.,. continuing to
fill the pulpit there until Jan. l, 1898.
though for two years preceding that
time he was giving nearly his entire
time to party work.
Fol two years he was secretary of
the Christian Endeavor Union of the
state and was elected its president in
1895, and reelected in 1896. During
his presidency he addressed nearly
every district and county convention
in the state.
He was the founder of the Illinois
News, which has come to be recognized
as the state paper of the Church of
Christ.
Mr.. Stewart has attended every
party convention held in his state
since 1888. He was elected a member
of the Illinois state committee in 1894.
chairman of the state executive COM
mittee in 1896, and of the state cen
trail committee in 1898. He was PER
manent chairman of his own state
convention in 1896 and also of the ma
tional convention at Pittsburg the
same Par
, 1900-01-18

The Southern Pacific Company and
its connections operate the best first
and second-class service to California,
Arizona, Texas and Mexico. Through
Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist
Sleepers from all principal eastern
points. Personally conducted Tourist
Excursions from Cincinnati. Louisville,
st. Louis. Chicago. st. Paul, Mime
apulis. Des Moines, Omaha. Kansas
City. etc. For particulars and descrip-
tive literature write w. G.. Neimyer,
Gen'l Western Agent. 23S Clark St,
Chicago; w. II. Common. Coml Agent,
Chamber Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati,
Ohio, or w. ]. Berg. Trav. Pass Agt,
220 Ellicott So. Buffalo. n. Y.
, 1900-01-18
U APPEAL TO HUMANITY
GENERALLY.


We need your assistance in nnnounc-
ing to the world the greatest remedy
that Science has ever produced. and
O need our assistance to secure re-
lief for yourself and friends through
Swanson's "5-DROPS."
A REMEDY SUPREME.
AS surely as the American Navy has
conquered and will conquer all hat
opposes it, so will "5-DROPS" unfail-
ingly conquer all disease like Rheu-
matism. Sciatica. Neuralgia, Kidney
Troubles. Lumbago. Catarrh OF all
kinds. Asthma, Dyspepsia. Backache.
Sleeplessness. Nervousness. Heart
Weakness. Toothache. Earache, Creep
ing N~umbness. Bronchitis. etc. or any
disease for which we recommend it.
"5-DROPS" is the name and the dose.
Trial bottles 25c. Large bottles. con-
tanning 300 doses. Sl.00 prepaid by mail
or express. Six bottles fer $500. Why
suffer pain and agony when for such
small amoun you can obtain the re-
lief for which you have been so long
waiting? Don't watt Write now, and
the Swanson Rheumatic Cure &C., 16i
Lake St. Chicago. H.. will linmc-
dIately give your order attention.
, 1900-01-18
The Real Lace Stage.

A trade paper says: 1t Is remark
able what a large amount of real lace
is being taken for the holidays. Scarfs.
handkerchiefs and yard goods are SELL
ing briskly.' 1t is facts such rs this
which enable us to keep track OF our
national prosperity. The first effects
of the Dlngley law were seen in the
larger buying of what we commonly
call the necessities OF life and in the
disappearance of free soup kitchens
and other such products of tariff re-
form. The next step in prosperity was
evidenced by the more active buying
, 1900-01-18

OF late years. since m%enageries have
become common in large cities, the
importations of wild animals have
greatly increased, and ships have car
ried across the ocean cargoes of fierce
tigers, lions. great apes and elephants
with as much unconcern as though
they were white rats or rabbits. Fa-
nous dogs and horses cost more
money than wild animals, for while a
blooded st. Bernard mag bring s., 900
a well-grown lion can be bought for
less than $1,000, and the prices in the
lion market never go yer 81. 200 for
a good specimen. The elephant is T.
beast Of burden as well as a curiosity.
and is therefore always valuable ac-
cording to his size and intelligence.
A well-trained elephant will bring
50, 900, and the lowest price paid is
81, 500. Bears live a long time and are
not subject to many illnesses. A fine
grizzly can be bought for $3.50. Gil
RATES. cost the most, SO, 500 to 5000 be-
ing their usual price. They are also
so delicate hat they have to be treat
ed like a dollhouse flower and die
very soon. Ostrlches also are delicate
and suffer from dyspepsia.
, 1900-01-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Cntarrh that cannot be cured by Iall's
Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & co. Props. Toledo, o.
We, the Undersigned. have known f. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their hrm.
West s. Truax, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
o.: Waldlng. kinnnn & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free. Price
'5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
, 1900-01-18

The divorce suit of William Miller,
a prominent oil producer OF Toledo,
Ohio. came to IN unexpected ending in
court. Miller had filed sensational
charges against his wife. Alimony had
been arranged and the two children. a
little boy n little girl. were left to
choose with which parent each would
90. The little ones pleaded so earnest
ly for both hat the parents became
r~econciled and the case was dropped.
, 1900-01-18
MURDEROUS MICROBES
Breeding and Feeding in
Human Int StineS.
A New Powerful Germ Destroyer pIscov-
cred How Microbes Are Killed
while You Sleep.

Millions OF microbes. bacteria. pto-
malnes, discuse-germs OF every kim live
and breed and feed In the stomach anG
bowels.
For their propagation Il is only neces-
sary for the liver and intcrttnes to be-
come lazy and operate ir~rcEularly.
Modern science has been at work to hnd
a means Of killing microbes. and the most
successful germ deSti ser Of all * Cas-
carets candy Cathartic. They slaughter
bacteriH wherever they lind them, are an
tiseptlC, stop sour stomach. make the
liver lively. the blood pure. the bowels
regular, everything as 1t should be.
Go buy and try C~usCarets to-day. It's
what they do, not what we say they'll do,
that proves their merit. All druggists.
i0c, &c. or zoe, or mailed for price. Send
for booklet and free sample. Address. The
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago: Montreal
Can. or New York.
- This Is the CASCARET tab
/-\ let. Every tablet OF the only
n r genuine Cascarsts bears the
v v , magic letters &c { C." Look
Nh at the tablet before you buy,
~ and beware OF frauds. iDlta-
lions and substitutes.
, 1900-01-18
THEY TELL THE STORY.
Record Mortgages In Nebraska show
Exceptional Prosperity.

A great truth was spoken e the
Kansas City journal exclaimed; Ne
braska is as prosperous as Iowa, but
her people are too much blinded by
Organism to admit the fact at the
polls" The records of mortgages filed
and released each year in Nebraska
during the past seven years ought to
be sufficient in itself to demonstrate to
the people OF that state that it is under
Republicanism that they prosper The
record is as follows:
, 1900-01-18

The picture is striking. Seated at the
table is Cambon in the ac- OF fixing
his signature. Near Cambon is first
secretary of the French embassy,
watching his chief as lie writes
Around these central figures are Mr..
Day. Mr.. Cridler, Mr.. Moore and Mr..
Adler. Through a sauar window, the
only one in the room shown in the pic
ture, falls a ray of light. softly illu-
minating the scene. The effect OF the
whole Is impressive"
, 1900-01-18

Land in the little island of Guam.
that was worth only SIS an acre under
Spanish rule. is o selling for 500
an acre. There is a striking similarity
between Spanish rule and Democratic
rule.-Springfeld MOI Republican.