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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
Agricultural And
Horticultural Deve=
lOpment OF Puerto
Rico.

Puerto Rico, as well as other
ew possessions of the United Sta
tes, offers magnificent opportunities
to enterprise and Capital for the
introduction of new branches of trO-
pical agriculture that have been
heretofore entirely neglected, as well
as the development by means of in
telligent and modern methods of
cultivation of many products now
existing, but which under present
circumstances do not yield lucrative
returns. The coming of free trade
will doubtless act as spur to acti-
witty in this direction, as result of
which We will see the rich pOssibi-
litieS of our fertile and fruitful soil
taken full advantage of, not only
beneftting the individuals engaged,
but indirectly benefitting thousands
of others, as we'll as materially ad-
ding to the revenues of the Island.
The climatic and topographic con-
ditions of Puerto Rico are especially
adapted tc the successful cultivation
of the by products from which are,
many of them, extremely valuable
and from staple articles of CONNER
ce for which there is always good
demand. Perhaps the most valuable
of these is cOpra, which could rea.
dily be prepared here, and the sup
ply of which never equals the de-
mand. l. now comes largely from
the South Sea Islands and is expOr-
ted to London and Liverpool and
thence to New York.
The ramie fibre, one of the best
fibree known, could be successfully
produced here. The cultivation of
the olive would produce lucrative
returns, and there is no reason why
pepper, which rivals tobacco as the
principal export product of the Is
land of Sumatra, could not he grown
here at good profit.
This Island is Singularly we'll adap-
ted to the raising of all kinds of
tropical frints, some of sOhich might
not he suitable for expectation, but
such fruits as the Orange, the bana-
ma and the pineapple would well
repay improved methods of culture.
Already Capital and business energy
are being attracted by the possibli-
ties of orange culture and many new
orange groves are being planted.
The banana is oue Of the principal
articles of export from Santo DO
mingo and large and extremely
profitable trade has grown up there.
by between that country and the
United States. With proper deve-
lopmenf, banana raising in Puerto
Rico Odght in few Years to yield
equally good results.
Other branches of tropical horti-
culture clll undoubtedly not he neg
glectel, and We feel sure that it is
only question of time when this
Island 50 rich in Natural resources,
viii well reward intelligent and
properly directed effort, aud our peo-
pie become prosperous and happy.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30

This paper 1.-THE Oldest andEhas
the largest circulation in the
Island. 1t is aIsOS the only
one that has an established
cable SERVICE EfrOmINew York
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
Society of Mutual Help

Offices at San Juan Foralza Street, under the management
Of DR.. E. G. Cabrera. Visits from to .. m.
Sanitary Establishment and Medical Consuory In Santurce
under the management Of Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau.
Daily Consultations from 1890 to 1.30 r. m.
Private Sufferers taken the magnificent establishment
Santu which stands opposite the Railroad Station Fnlay"
For prices and conditions call at the COnOy San Juan San
turce at the undersigned Presidents house.
TIE President
RICARDO ALONSO
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30

The above cablegrams belong to
the BOLETIN MERCANTTL and their
-eproouctlOn IN any form will cost
fifty dollars each cable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
Sobrinos de Ezquiagd.

Bankers, Merchants and exclusive Agents for Puerto
Rico of the following Insurance and Steamship Companies
"Compania TFasatantica EspaNola" Barcelona; the
Seamhp lines of Larrnaga and Sea Liverpoo The Royal
Fire Insurance Company of Lverpool Indemnity Mutual
Marine Assurance Company Limited" of London. The
sole representatives in this Island of "The Standard Oil
Company of North America
Also owners of American steamship "VASCO"
Catano Oil Refinery. II. Fortaleza Street
Sam Juan p R
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
had to suffer a terrific crossi-
re at Spionkop.
Ladysmith Not To
Be Relieved.
British To Advance Into The
Orange Free State.

New York, January 30th 1900
It is added that there is
much talk in Government Cir
cles on the advisability of sa-
crificing Ladysmith ard its
10000 inhabitants.
Instead of pursuing their
advance to relieve this place
the British forces will proba
bly, advance into the Orange
Free State.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
Bargains IN o14rlTTlHa Snn1Tr%aSS

It Gold plated Shirts buttons guar
ranteed for 20 years. leach Ia and
20 cents.
/ Cuff LUX buttons, sameasa-
bove 81, 81 and 50 cents.
s Shirts very light nansd reliable,
fast colors worth 60 c. for 80 C.
s Fine close rOllen silk umbrella
steel rod worth 5 4.5O for $2.10.
T Further.
A complete line in all kinds of
clothing, shirts and cloth, and
gentleman's Outftting at clos
est prices.
81 San Francisco, 80.
MIR. Manuel Figuera Pena, who
is at present in Ponce, has reques-
ted that commission he appointed
to investigate lis acts while Col
lectOr of taxes at Patillas, Maunabo
and Yabucoa.
The Alcalde of Mayaguez has for
warded to the Civil Secretary the
appeal taken by DIR. Benito Gaudier
Texidor from the. resolution passed
by the City Council denying his ri
ght to permanency in the office of
Municipal physician.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
C.sG. Wallin.

General Blacksmith and Wagon
Maker.
Prompt and Reliable Work
Horse shoeing and Carriage Work
a speciality.
Preside Street, adjoining Harbor
Works.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30

has requested decision ON his ap-
plication for one hundred dollars
reward for the capture of the noted
criminal, RoSali Santiago.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
News OF The Day.

Mr.. Charles M. Boerman has ope-
ned new offices in Ponce at 1. Chris
tina Street.
An special order recently issued
from these headquarters states that
so much of the sentence in the case
of Private James E. Magner, Troop
K, 9th U. s. Cavarly, promulgated
in paragraph 8, Special Orders, NJ
259, series of 1899, these Headquar-
ters, as imposes dishonorable dis
chage and forfeiture of all pay and
allowances due, being unauthorized
under the Executive Order, dated
March 80, 1898, establishing limits
of punishment for enlisted men of
the Army, is disapproved and will
not be executed.
Mr.. J. L. Folanco has assumed
his Office as Alcalde OF Moca, to
which CHARGE he was recently elected
Mr.. Urrutia, Captain of the Insu-
lar Police arrived here yesterday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
RATE OF PASSAGE IN U. s. CURRENCY.


On sale 900 cuerdas of land between the Mu-
nicpa. districts of Luquilo and Fajardo
Full information will be given at IT Fortaleza
Street. San Juan, Porto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-30
ONLY FOR ONE GENTLEMAN.

Furnished room and board. 8 45
monthly. Payments made fort
nightly in advance. San Jose, as.
Mr.. Pedro J. Negroni. Corporal
of Insular Police at Juana Diaz,
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
BUSINESS NOTICES

Adyertisements under this head. one
cent a word.
WHITLEY AND MACFADDEN, Physi-
cal Culture Exercisers. Massage Rollers,
Wrist Machines and best cutlery at the
RICHER. 209 West Seventh street. NapOr
Bath Cabinets.
LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED.- e.
Lawn mowers ground, repaired and put
IN nrst-claas order by the Novelty Ma
chine Co, 5ll Orange street. Extra parts
for machines furnished.
LADIES' SPRING JACKETS altered
and lined. Dress Skirts altered, faced
and bound at Kings, 6l5 Orange street
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
MRS HART
MAKES APPEAL
Alleges Undue Influence in
the Making Of a
will

Before Register Of Wills Crossan to-
day an appeal was made on the will Of
the late Anthony Thielman, OF VIII
mington hundred. by Mrs. Gertrude
Hart. Mrs Hart was represented by
Lilburne Chandler and Benjamin and
J. p Nields defended the will The
case was an important one, and Regis
ter Crossan sat in the Levy Court
room TO hear the testimony
The appeal is taken on the ground OF
undue influence being brought TO bear
on the deceased when the will was be-
ing made. The defense objected 10
again proving the will on the ground
that an opportunity had been afforded
the present petitioner when the will
was filed, but that the opportunity was
not seized.
Register Crossan decided that the
proof must again be shown. S. Rod
mond Smith and Benjamin Nields, tn,
attesting witnesses. gave testimony
The hearing viii be continued this az
ternOOn.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
James Murray Taken Into Custody by
Officers This Morning

On Tuesday of last week the Police
Department was notified by Chester au-
thorities to be on the lookout for a
man dressed in military attire. and Civ
ing his name as Wilson, who was sup
posed to have stolen a bicycle, and
started towards Wilmington.
This afternoon Officers James T..
Scott and John Jacobowski arrested a
man answering the description given
OF Wilson and took him to the police
station, where he said his name was
James Murray, and that he had come
from Baltimore. The prisoner, al
though dressed in citizens clothes, had
a military cap and blouse done up in a
bundle. He stated to the officers that
he was not a soldier, but had bought
the clothing for $3.50 while he was in
toxicated.
He, however. made another state
ment to the effect that he had been in
the army. but his discharge papers had
caught fire in the pocket of his blouse
and had been destroyed. A portion ol
the mans blouse was burned. He vii
be held for Identification.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
COMBINATION WILL
LIKELY GO THROUGH

From inquiries made this morning
by reporter for the Evening journal,
there seems to be no truth in the ru-
NOR that an effort will be made to-
morrow night to break the slate form
ed by the combine" fire companies of
the city and defeat the present nomi-
nees.
The election will be held tomorrow
night at the Liberty Fire Company's
house, and the present nominees, so far
as can be learned. will be successful.
They are. For chief engineer, John p.
Welsh, of the Liberty Fire Company;
for first assistant engineer, H. M.
Wiley, Of the Friendship Fire Com
pany, and for second assistant, j. +.
Palfrey, of the Phoenix Fire Company,
Members Of each company of the
combination We're spoken to this morn
ing, and all declare that their COM
pany is as solid as a rock" and that
the rumor of a break is the same old
story always sprung just before cleo
ton
John p. Welsh states that his oppo-
sition is only composed of few per-
sonal enemies who have no weight. II
M. Wiley offers to wager $1,000 that
the slate win go through.
The invitations sent out for the re-
ception at the Liberty House, members
of that company declare, we're without
indOrsement of the company. and that
everyone who cares to attend will be
welcome. as no special invitations have
been authorized.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
BURGLARS ENTER TWO STORES
Frederica Startled Over the Visit of
the Housebreakers

Burglars appeared in Frederick last
week and created considerable uneasi-
ness. Doors have since been locked
that have not been fastened for years
in consequence Of the visit of the
house breakers. Last Thursday night
entrance was effected into the store
house of Walter CarrOw, but Mrs.
Thomas Burton heard tho breaking of
the glass in the store windows and
gave the alarm. The burglars fed, but
next morning il was discovered that
they had entered the drug store of DR..
Bennett Downes, formerly Of Whining
ten. The robbers obtained but a few
cents from the money drawer.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
help THE CANV ASS.

The Evening Journal has begun
house-to-house canvass of the
ity of Wilmington for subscribers.
To lay the foundation for that
anvass we already have distrib-
ted gratuitously many thousands
,f copies of the paper in its new
nd enlarged form.
Newsboys will continue that
rec distribution from day to dav
the several districts in which
he canvassefs are operating.
We invite those who receive the
japer to compare it with any Viii
iington newspaper which they
ow are receiving III point Of news
nd mechanical get-up, feeling
ure that such a comparisoH will
esult favorably to our canvass.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
LORD ROBERTS
MOVES ON PRETORIA
Continued From First Page.)

der to relieve the burghers for active
service.
Two New South Wales Lancers, who
escaped from Waterfall prison, have
arrived at Delagoa hay after a dan
gerous journey.
The volksraad will meet in Pretoria
today. Probably the sitting will be
memorable.
The johannesburg shell factory has
resumed work with Austrian, Italian
and Greek workmen.
The Lourenzo Marques correspond
ent OF The Times. telegraphing Sum
day, says Gen. Botha has been to the
Free State to reuse the burghers, but
has returned disheartened and dis
gusted. From an unimpeachable source
/ learn that he has openly stated to
friends that the Free Staters are so
completely demoralized that it is hope
less to expect anything from them.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
|StOOk a Pair Of Sea Tur-
ties for a DemijOhn
D FOUGHT FOR A DRINK
uliar Cases Heard by Judge Ball
in Municipal Court This
Morning

4 n City Court this morning pecu-
case Of short-sightedness came De-
4e Judge Ball for consideration.
& ohm Norton was charged with COM
ttting an assault and battery upon
8arles Applegate at Fifth and Pine
( feets on Saturday afternoon. Ihe
EDsecuting witness stated that he and
& rton we're good friends, but that on
Hturday they went in the vicinity OF
!, streets mentioned and that the lat
4 had asked him for a drink. He re-
ned and a fight ensued, the conse-
hence of which was that Applegate
4-ries a badly disfigured face.
4 n his defense Norton claimed that
q had been drinking and had met APP
gate, who was carrying a large pair
sea turtles. These he mistook for
Hmijohn of whiskey, and questioned
t,plegate about the contents. The lat
|. replied it was not demijohn, and
. it had been he (Norton) would not
ID a drink. This led to a quarrel.
K dge Ball did not think the offense a
rious one, and imposed a fine of So
Ill costs.
4 CARRIED DEADLY WEAPONS.
John B. White, claiming to be a
.aver from Chester, was arrested on
n turday evening on a charge OF
|unkenness, and when placed in the
troll wagon attempted to cut his
ErOat with a knife. He was prevent
4 by Patrol Sergeant Joseph HOwgate.
fhen searched at the police station a
u ir OF brass knuclies were found upon
Ne prisoner. He was held this morning
500 bail for upper court.
n sThe case of Edward Harrigan, a boy
arged with the larceny of watch
IS held up ON account Of his physical
HnditlOn. The case against George
'ok, a colored boy, charged with pur-
& ming a bicycle, was also held up.
a Antonio Casesto, charged with point
i 3 a pistol at Filippo Sabato, was
ND in $500 bail for upper court. The
4stimony was to the effect thai
3 3tsestO went to Sabato's shoemaker
& op. at Front and Union streets, on
turday afternoon, and after drinking
n quantity of beer, pointed a revolver
Sabato. and said il he did not pay
e money by Monday night he woult
II him. The money referred to is ;
m that SabatO is alleged to havi
nbezzled as treasurer of the Cara
ldl Italian Beneficial Association
d whose trial will come up tonight.
The case CT Isaac Miller and PrestOr
i illiams, colored, charged with disor
arly conduct, was continued until to
ght 1t is alleged that Miller ant
II illiams were among the crowd o
'ughs who attacked Officer Howarl
ilmer over Market street bridge las
"a ght. The officer received word tha
number of negroes were acting disOr
srly in that vicinity and when he or
H red them to move they attacked him
AT yesterdays session Of court a mum
s. II of prisoners faced Judge Ball. VII
# am II. Lewis and Fred Brown. 70
sorderly conduct. We're each fined s
I'd costs. John Thompson, disorder
conduct. and Peter Smith, drunken
IS. were each fined SO and costs. Jane
iggins. Norris McColloughy. disorder
conduct; James Duncan and Hug
Hox were each fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
TOOK HALF HOLIDAY
Employees of Pusey & Jones Shops
Remained Out

FOrty-nine employees OF the Pusey
and Jones machine shops refused to
work on Saturday afternoon. The men
had not petitioned the company to give
them Saturday half holidays, but de-
clined to work last Saturday afternoon.
There was a general understanding
among the men when they went to din
ner Saturday not to return TO the shop
until Monday.
There is some talk among the en-
ployes Of making formal petition to
their employers for a half holiday on
Saturday during the Summer months.
Some of the employees OF the Brandy
wine Machine Works, Eleventh ano
Union streets, are also asking for hall
holiday on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
TeIephOne starta steambOat war

Again has the rivalry between the
Philadelphia and Smyrna Transporta-
ton Company and the Merchants
Steamboat Company received fresh i'm
petus. The tilt between the manage
ments Of the two concerns is over the
location Of the telephone exchange.
which that company had proposed to
locate in the building Of the Farmers
and Merchants Company. Both COM
panies want the exchange. and the
telephone people are in a dilemma.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
WITH THE ADVERTISERS.

n. Snellenburg & Co, have a great
display Of stylish Spring clothing for
men, boys and youths. Mems suits at
$3.50, $3.50, $40, S12, S15 and s16.5O.
Young mems suits at s.. Sc, $3.50. $40
and $3.50. Boys suits are sold at So.
$3.50, IS and S6. Snellenburg & Co.
have, by honest dealing and close at
tention TO details, built up a large busi-
ness. They have found their present
building too small, and are now prepar-
ing 70 knock out the side wall and
take in the adjoining building. The
advertisement on another page tells a
good story of good goods at low prices.
John McVey, the shoe merchant, who
recently arrived home from Arizona.
where he went in quest of health, has
decided to close out his stock and re-
turn West Mr.. McVey is interested in
a mining claim. His $4,000 worth of
shoes will be sold at greatly reduced
prices. The stock is one of the best
In the city. and all purchasers will
benent by the sale.
Charles c. Kurtz. the real estate deal
er, offers for sale the house at No. 1908
clayton street. The dwelling is a nav
one. containing eleven rooms and all
modern ccnveniences.
n. Shtofman & Co. opened to-day at
No COS Market street with a full line
Of sultings for Spring and Summer
wear PantalCons Will be made for IS
and up. and suits for SIS and upwards.
Mr.. Shtofmsn is a filter of quito some
reputation and will feceive his share
of the merchant tailoring.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
Firaman Fell From shifter

BY a fall from P w. & b. shifting
engine lucky No. 13. Harry Nc
Cutchon.. fireman. badly injured his
wrist. The accident occurred this morn
ing near Edge Moor and McCutchon
was brought TO Wilmington, where De
tective Jones gave him attention, and
sent him to his home in a cab DR..
Draper was notified TO visit McCutchon
at his home, No. S07 Orange street
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
OFF for Cincinnati

Chief Of Police John F. Dolan left
at s.04 o'clock this morning for Gin
cinnati. where he will attend the an
nual convention of the chiefs of police
of the United States He will be alb
sent a week About 900 cities will be
represented, and an effort will be made
to have the National Bureau of Identi-
flcation made a part Of the Department
OF Justice at Washington, ID. G.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
prawings Decide Note Payments

When the Young Mems Republican
Club made the radical Improvements in
its handsome clubhouse on King
street, interested members gave a Sc
ries Of notes to defray the expense. A
system Of drawings was planned, and
now one note is paid off every month.
The matter Of whose note it shall be is
determined by these drawings. At the
meeting on Friday night the first draw
ing resulted in the order for payment
falling to George A. Elliott.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
HELP WANTED

Advertisements under this head. one
cent word.
LARGE manufacturing corporation
wants energetic manager. Wilmington OF
ace. reference aud some cash required.
Address ~. w. G.' Clayton House, VIII
mingicn, Delaware
WANTEp-A young man salesman,
with experience in handling dry goods, at
ROSS, 2l0 Market street
NVANTED.-A young man salesman
with experience IN canvassing for sewing
machines az ROSS 30 Market 81
! WANTED. boy 10 learn barbcring.
Apply w. r. Cole, Tenth and Lombard
streets.
/ WANTED. Bright young men and
women TO canvass for the Evening Jour
nal Must make application this week.
WANTED. -AIiddle-aged white woman
or cook. Apply 0lb West Second street.
I -----------------------------
WANTED
Advertisements under this head. one
cent word.
WANTED. .-Alan of good character. ie.
Iliver and collect for uld-ost1hlishod manu-.
featuring house, $500 "a year and expense
lguarnuileo Address, Manufacturer, thir
ioor. aii Dearborn street. Chicago.
WANTED.-~A tenor singer FOR quartet
In Presbyterian church choir. Must be
p soloist Address letter box No. "a.
WANTED COO on new house. Ad
dress G.. d., this Office.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
REGISTERS ORDER
RnGIsTER's ORDER.

Registers Office
New Castle County, Del, April IA. 1890
Upon the application OF George A. lcl-
lott, administrator cum testamcnto am
ncxo OF Mildred y. w. Fraser. lqte OF
Wilmington hundred, in said county, de-
ceased. lt is ordered and directed by the
kcgistcr that the administrator G.. Z. n.
aforesaid give notice OF grauing OF Lett
ters of Administration upon the estate OF
the deceased, with the date OF granting
posted within forty days from the date
of such Letters in six OF the most public
places Of the County OF New Castle. re-
uuirinE oil persons having demands
against the estate TO present the same,
or abide by an act Of Assembly IN such
case made and provided. and also cause
the same 20 be Inserted within the same
period in the Evening Journal news
parer published In Wilmington. Del. and
TO be continued therein three weeks.
"a. o. a.
Given under the hand and seal OF
oiflce OF the Register aforesaid. At
IL. s. ] Wilmington, IN New Castle county
aforesaid, the day and year above
CALVIN w. cRossAN. Register.
Notice As hereby given that Letters OF
Administration were in due form OF law
/ granted unto the undersigned. on the
/ fourteenth day Of April, A. ID. 1900. and
I that an persons having claims against
[ the same. duly attested 20 tie said Ad-
/ minlafrntur e.. G. a. ON or before the four
/ tee Eth day OF April 1901, OF abide tho Act
/ Of Assembly In such case made and pro-
GEORGE A. ELLIOTT.
Administrators c. l. a.
Address; Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
Big Sale of East Lake Lots

Lots amounting in value to about So
600 were sold on Saturday afternoon
by Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.. at East
Lake. The sale VIII be continued every
Saturday until the $4,000 worth offer
ed have been sold. The next sale will
be held on Saturday May 19.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
Special Delivery Changes

There will be an improvement In the
special delivery system at the post Of
fee beginning tomorrow. Local spe-
cial deliveries will be delivered from
sub-station No. 1. Delaware avenue
and DUPONT treet, from 6.3O a. m. to
$50 p. m. Special delivery letters from
other offices viii be dispatched from
sub-station No / at II o'clock noon,
and o'clock p. m, daily.
Evening journal., 1900-05-07
A New Ticket Out.

The anti-combine fire companies will
all ballot for officers tomorrow night.
The following is the ticket. For chief
engineer, Charles Shull. Delaware Fire
Company, No. 3: for assistant engineer.
William Lutz, Fame Fire Company, No.
G.: for second assistant engineer,
Thomas L. Reynolds. Water Witch Fire
Company. No. 8. Polls open from z p
m. TO 10 D. m.