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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05

The situation in Europe seems tc
have improved but England is in a
state of uneasiness and alarm. The
Government has defended itself at
Manchester through Mr.. Balfour,
but the general feeling of the peo
pie accuses it of having committed
grave errors.
1t is reported that England made
an offer of purchase for the celebra-
ted "CreusOt" gun works in France,
but that France would not permit
the consummation of the sale on
the ground that it would be a viola
tion of neutrality. England then
made OyertureS to the Krupp works
for guns, but the whole German
press has protested against Krupp
supplying her with any munitions OF
war, claiming that this would be a
flagrant disregard Of the internatio-
nal neutrality laws. This explains
why England was obliged in the face
of the urgent necessity for sending
100 large calibre guns to the Trans
vaal, TO take them from the arma.
ment Of her war ships.
England, in her extremity, applied
to Russia for gold loan, which vas
refused. To add to her troubles the
United States made formal de
mand that the status Of -four be fixed
as an article which could not be
considered contraband Of war.
In addition, reports from Calcutta
have warned England that it will be
perilous to take troops from India
for service in the Transgaal.
The Kaiser has been unable to
stem the tide of public opinion in
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05
BeCkham, Democrat Candidate
For Lieut.. Governor Sworn
ASGOVernment OF
Kentucky.
Situation Is Grave.
Republicans And Democrats Both Claim Victory.
New York, February 9TH 1900.

Mr. Beckham the democratic candidate for the Office of
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, been sworn in on
account of Mr. GoebeIs death Governor of Kentucky
The situation which has arisen by the death of Mr..
Goebeis considered very grave.
The Republicans resolutely oppose the swearing in of
Mr. Beckhal Governor of Kentucky Rclamng that they
the elections held last tall while the democrats
their hand maintain the legality Of Mr. Beckhams action
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05
ALetter From Paris.
Paris, January 18th, 1900.

dis, OduudTy 1Alu, 1JUU'
To the Editor of the BoLETIN
MERCANTIL.
According to the Lokal Anzeiger
of Berlin, which was the first paper
to publish the treaty of Samoa, at
the conference at Windsor a secret
treaty was arranged between England
and Germany.
According to this treaty the POr-
tuguese possessions in Africa 1900,
900 square kilometers and IL, 900, 900
inhabitants wonld pass into the pos
session of England for 100000
francs.
On the other hand the Asiatic
possessions of Portugal, 10000, 900
square kilometerS, with nearly one
million inhabitants, would go to
Germany. These possessions inclu'
de the provinces of Timor, Goa,
Damanu, Macan and Din. The amo-
unit to be paid by Germany was fixed
at %, 100000 marks. The fact that
the English press has persistenly
urged the seizure of Delagoa Bay
on the pretext that the Beers were
receiving war supplies through that
port, seems to confirm the existence
of such treaty.
Although tie official newspaper
organs of Germany deny it, the trea-
ty does exist.
Readers of the BoLETIN will re.
member that some months ago I
announced that it was the purpose
of England to give financial aid to
Portugal. Sir Charles Dixie has
stated that England could not seize
Delagoa Bay at present, as the mat
ter had been submitted to arbitration.
The decision of the Arbitrator
Swiss Tribunal-will soon be known
and it is certain that the decision will
be against Portugal, which will have
to pay an indemnity Of fifty million
francs.
The Portuguese Government cla-
inns that both Germany and England
offered to make loan to Portugal
to enable it to bridge over its present
financial crisis, said loan to be
secured by customs receipts at the
various ports of its African posses
siOns.
The reply of Portugal was to the
effect that that country was not N
need ofsuch loan. Upon the decision
ofthe Arbitrator, soon to be rendered,
it will be seen what Portugal intends
to do. Public opinion there is divi-
ded on the question Of the advisable
lity ofretaining the African Colonies.
This seems to be all there is in
the question, although the amount
offered to Portugal is SO small that
instead Of a suitable remuneration it
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05
SPECIAL CABLE SERVICE
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK
TO THE
"BOletin MerCantil"
From The /" Associated Press.
MI. GOebel OF Kentucky Is
Murdered.
Assassin Unknown.
Assassin Unknown.
New York, February 9Th, 1900.

Mr. Goebel the democratic candidate in November last
for the office of Governor of Kentucky has been murdered
in Frankfort the capital Of TIE state.
He was shot bv unknown assassin and died shortly
afterwards In spite of the efforts of the police rase Of
the murderer has yet been found
In spite Of the efforts of the police the assassin has not
been clught
The death Of Mr. Geobel has caused great sensation
in the capital of Kentucky
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05
News OF The Island.

The question of travel expenses
from the United States, or other
points to Puerto Rico by employees
of the InSular Government has been
frequently raised and the Oomman
ding General has invariably decided
that it cannot be paid by the Island,
unless a special agreement to that
effect is made beforehand, he has
concluded to place this matter upon
the same status as that of an Army
Officer when he joins hist first sta
ton for duty, which is that he must
pay all expenses incident to the
journey
The Municipal Council of this
City will held its first ordinary seS-
sion at seven o'clock this evening.
A general court martial is ap
pointed to meet at Ponce, P. r.
at 10 a. m. on Monday, February
9th for the trial of such persons as
may be properly brought before it.
The detail for the Court is: Capt.
Edwing P. Andrus, Capt. BenJa-
min L. T. Eyck, Capt. William L.
Wilder, Capt. Osman Latrobe, 2nd
Lieut.. James w. FurlOw, End Lieut..
Edgar A Myer and 1st Lieut. GeOr-
ge Fl. Shelton.
Acting Hospital Steward "Hiram
Ogle" Hospital Corps, is relieved
from duty at the post of San Juan,
Puerto Rico, and will be sent by his
Commanding Officer to Cayey,
Puerto Rice, to report to the Com
manding Officer of that station for
duty to relieve Acting Hospital Ste
wa.d r. S. Bamberger, Hospital
Corps, who upon being thus relieved
will be sent to report to the Com
manding Officer, San Juan; for duty.
The Quartermasters Department.
will furnish the necessary transpor-
tatiOn.
The q. S. transport "Burnside'
is expected here to-day from Ma
yaguez.
2nd Lieutenant Chalmers g. Hall
9TH e. S. Cavalry. Ordinance Of
ficer of the Department, is relieved
from that duty and will turn over
all property and records pertaining
to that office to Major Earl D. Tho
mas, 9TH U. S. Cavalry, who is ap-
pointed Ordinance Officer of the
Department. Upon completion OF
the transfer Lieutenant Hall, will
report to the Commanding Officer
of the Post of Mayaguez, P. r., for
duty.
Mail for the United States on the
.sSan juan will close day az
ter tomorrow at two p. IN.
Have you seen Hardie Bros Pho
tographs of the Island? Also the
fine book of views containing eighty
six views of Porto Rico. They will
Interest your friends in the States
Plaza Principal. 3.-p. $.
The Ball at the Thedtre.-The
hall of the white Bow Club at the
theatre on Saturday night was a
most brilliant affair. A large and
distinguished company was present,
inciudigg nearly all the well known
younh people of San Juan society.
The theatre was gayly decorated for
the occasion, all were in good spi-
rits and everything was as Emery
as a Wedding hell" The Mallorqui-
ma Cafe furnished the refreshments,
while the Puerto Rican band pro-
vided the music. All present were
unanimous in their expressions that
it was one OF the most eDJoyable
social eDents that had taken place
here for many day. The white
Bow Club is to be congratulated on
its success.
Do you want for the next day
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05
Butler Has RreCrOsSed
The Tugela.
Beers Had 100 KilIed==6OO Wounded AT
And About SpiOnkOp.
New York, February 5th, 1900

Dispatches from London state that General Butler has
recrossed the Tugea River and is marching Ladysmth
1t is asserted that the Beers admit 100 killed and 600
wounded at and about Spionkop.
The above abegams belong the BoET MERcANTI and their
eproducOn in any form will cost fifty dollars for each cable
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05

may be reviewed and codifed and more permanent
form Of Government be framed by the Commission appon
ted by the President
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-05

looks more like a charitable dona-
ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
WHAT ONE WOMAN THINKS.

Matrimonial happiness depends a
X eat deal on the quality OF the cook :
ing
Lots of people who think they are
dressing REALISTICALLY" only succeed
in looking queer.
The latest tribute to "Bobar Is
from an English florist, VINO has
named new dahlia after him.
More than one fond youth has dis
covered that the girl he has called a
peach has a heart Of stone.
Some people never think Of saying
their prayers except when they get
IN trouble or imagine they are going
to die.
A woman that Ia not loved, the
Chinese say, Is kite from which the
string has been taken; she drives
with every wind anu cometh to
naught but long fall.
1t il wise woman who does not
begin to relate to her husband all
the things that have gon4 wrong
during the day before he has time 10
hang up his hat at nighL.-Pnila-
delphia Times.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
Resolutions of Respect.

At a called meeting of Columbia
Lodge, No. 81, of Free and Accepted
Masons held Saturday morning,
October 9th 1900, the committee ap
pointed to draft tribute Of respt G !;
to Brother William Miller, deceased =,
made the following report, which
was unanimously adopted.
To the Master, Wardens and Breth-
rem of Columbia Lodge, No. 81, f. &
A. M
Whereas, since our last stated
meeting Brother William Miller
died October 9Th, 1900 closed his
eyes in that dreamless sleep, and
passed beyond the portal of that
which we call death, and Whereas,
we again assemble, for his burial, the
signing winds of that unknown sea
bring us no message from that dis
tant shore. He is gone. Therefore
be it
Resolved, that his vol is hulhed
in our lodge room. TO meet but to
part is the sad realty Of life; to part
but to meet again, meeting eternal,
is more than the dream of the poet
or delusion of the sage.
Faith brings US "a message, sets US
a star, Faith sings halleluj alb I.
And be it further.
Resolved, that engraved on the
plate OF gold set in the mercy seat of
his life, shone the inetfA able name, a
living witness, the shekinah of God 8
glory, which admitted him within
the holy of holes, where saints and
angels meet. His life is written on
the hearts of friends and brothers,
more enduring that tablets of marble
or bronze, more eloquent than Gu
logies. And be it furGher
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes, printed In
the Columbia newspapers and sent
to the bereaved family with our sin
cere coincidence and sympathy in
the loss we have all sustained.
w. A. SMITH,
M. RUTTLE,
j. M. CABLER,
Committee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

"Awful anxiety was felt for the Wild
ow of the brave Gen. Burnham, of Ma
chias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writes Mrs.
). H. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night. "All thought she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she
begged for Dr. Kings New Discovery,
saying it had more than once saved her
life, and had cured her of consumption.
After three small doses she slept easily
all night, and Its further use complete
ly cured her." This marvellous medi-
cine is guaranteed to cure all throat,
chest and lung diseases. Only SOC and
$l.OO. Trial bottles free at w. p. VOL
bridges drug store. "a
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
MELANGE.

Isaiah Montgomery, in youth
slave to Jefferson Davis after the war
founded a colony of negroes In the
Yazoo River Valley in Mississippi.
tie is now Mayor Of the town of
Mount Bayou, the centre of the
colony, where the negroes own
twelve thousand acres.
Faithful Likeness Artist" Here
ia the portrait of your wife which,"
Mr.. Richman-"Ah! It's very like
herl" Artist She-er-n 'm-she
didn'tpay for it. She said you'd do
that" Mr.. Richman-"Ah! Still
more like NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
There is a shortage of cabbage
heads in Germany and they are be.
ing imported from Michigan. So
far as Known no steps have yet been
taken by the German Government
to find disease germs in the cab
bages. On board the cars at Bay
City, Mich the heads are worth SO
ion.
Ibid you have any trouble with
your French in PARIS, Mrs. r ffraff?'
4No VIC uldb iioNC any bAONciC
at all; but the people who tried to
talk with US seemed to have an
awful time. indianapolis Journal.
The sheriff of an upper Tennessee
county furnishes a unique descrip
,ion of an abscOnding bank cashier.
He saws he is six feettwo inches tall
and $4,000 short.
IfaSked where is the remedy for
the deeper SORROWS of the human
heart, what man should chiefly
look to in his progress through lite
as the power that is to sustain him
III, der trials and enable him TO cen
front his inevitable Affections, [
must point him to something which,
in well-known hymn, is called 1.-The
old, old story told in an old, old
Book and taught with an old, old
teaching, which is the greatest and
best gift ever gwen to mankind -
William K. Gladstone.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
LITTLE THIEVES AND BIGGER ONES
The Big Ones Make the Laws, and the
Little One Wear the Stripes.

Philadelphia Times: Stealing
from individuals in small sums Is
larceny, and those who do this are
compelled to wear stripes in pri "on
at enforced labor Stealing from the
entire body OF the people in large
sums, according 70 law, Is consid-
cred entirely respectable and very
profitable also by those who do IT,.
The small Chleves violate law and
get into prison. The bigger thieves
make the laws, either In person or
by proxy, and steal in safety. The
loss to the people by legaliz-d
larceny is many tunes that inf cted
by the thieves VINO get into jail.
1t Is to put an end to legalized
stealing of che peoples substance, to
put the tariff trust and monopoly
protected thieves on the same level
with the burglar and pick-pocket,
that the Democratic party Is now
waglng vigorous canvass for the
election of Mr.. Bryan to the Pcesi-
dency aid Democratic Congress to
revise the laws. The legalized
corporations, control the Republican
party from its candidate for Presi
dent to its candidates for the lowest
branch of the Legislature of the
smallest State, and they are pouring
out ill-gotten money like water to
perpetuate their legal privilege to
plumber the pr ople by retaining con
troll of all sources Of legislation.
Their field marshal ID a trust con-
trolled by United States Senator,
who is willing to add mendacity to
his other faults by publicly proclaim
ing that there are no trusts, and he
Is assisted by well equipped army
of trust beneficiaries.
A campaign of organized men,
dacity and corruption on the part of
the trust controlled r publican
party makes the task of the Demo
cratic party difficult one. Mr..
Bryan has led the way In the right
fashion by calling things by their
right names. His statement on
Wednesday at Columbus, Wisconsin,
that in his judgment the stealing
done by those in the penitentiary
was less than that done under the
protection of unjust laws, is one tina
should command the attention OF
every trust plundered voter. The
way to put an end to the plundering
of the people by trust protecting
laws Ia to vote for Bryan for Presl-
dent and for Congressman to make
laws that will punish all kinds of
stealing. The people will save them
selves from being plundered when
they take away the shield of legal
protection which now encircles the
trusts and other monopolies and not
before, and the first step in this di
rection is to elect a man for the
Presidency who doesn't share in
trust plumber and who isn't afraid to
call theft by law plain stealing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
is LIFE WORTH LIVINGP

Is life worth living? Ask the lad,
Barefooted homeless, starved ill-clad,
And hear the answer you will get,
"My dog an me has fun-you bet!
Is life worth living? Ask the wretch
Upon the gallows, doomed to stretch
The hangman's rope, and heed his cry,
cit is! it isl Don't let me die!"
Is life worth living? Ask the tramp,
Whose homes the gutter, cold and
damp,
And hear him tell you, with jerk,
ut is, old pard, for don't work."
Is life worth living? Ask the dude,
Whom old Dame Nature somewhat
spewed,
And see him suck his cane and say,
"Aw-weally-life is-aw-quite gay"
Is life worth living? Ask the fool,
The giggling maiden just from school,
The toiler, invalid, the slave;
o! life, sweet life, they ever crave.
Is life worth living? Ask the wise
Philosopher who vainiy tries
To solve the mystery about
The matter and-remains in doubt.
Is life worth living? Ask the great,
The millionaires, the kings in state,
And note their looks Of utter woe
AS in despair they shrek; mol no."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
To-NiQht's SONG Service.

This evening at st. Peters church
at 8 o'clock, the following programme
will be rendered:
l-Organ prelude, "Batiste. Miss
Camille l.. Herndon.
2-Processional, Choir.
3-Psalter, st Gloria Patri." End
Gloria in Excelsis. '-Goncone-
Miss S xinner and Mrs. Clark Fay
Tor with choir.
4-Psalter, "God be Merciful Unto
Beetboven--Chanted by choir.
5-Duet, peace to This Sacred Dwell
ng."-Smith--Mrs. George p. Mar
tin and Mr.. Arch Llpscomb.
6-Solo, "Intermezo'-M ascagni-Mrs-
Charles A. Forgey.
Hymn, "The Spacious Firmament. "
Choir.
S-Short address, Rev. Baker P. Lee.
9-'To Thy Holy Care, - from
Rossinis "Stabat Mater" - Mrs.
Forgey and choir.
10 solo, Il will Extol Thee, o Lord
-Costa-Miss Mamie Skinner.
ll-Recessional, choir.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
Hypocrites Not in the Church.

"Too many hypocrites in the
Church." says one who seeks to jas
tify himself for not becoming a
christian. d d he ever refuse good
apple because some apples are rot
tel? or a sound potato because some
potatoes are specked? or a crisp bank
bill be cause couuterfeits are abroad
in the land? Then is he not guilty
of downright dishonesty when he re-
iacts christianity tor such a reason?
Did he ever refuse to vote with his
party because bad men are in il? or
did he ever decline to travel over a
road because some bad people travel
over il? Is his objection to chris
tianity sincere? or Ia he a little bit
hypocritical in putting forth such
a plea?-Midland Methodist.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

"There is but one small chance to
save your life and that is through an
operation" was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. /. b. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of frightful case of stomach
trouble and yellow jaundice. He didn't
count on the marvellous power of
Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard OF it, took
seven bottles, was wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles and never
disappoints Price SOC at W, p. Vol
dlidge's drug store. %
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
Grand Lodge !. 0. 0. E.

The Grand Lodge l o. 0. F., of Ten
nesse will meet in biennial session at
Knoxville on Oct. 10Th. Columbia
Lodge will be represented by X. Ii.
iuest, and the Washington Encamp-
1ent by DR.. w. A. Smith. Grand
enior Warden Ben Lazarus will leave
ere Sunday morning, accompanied by
Or. Smith and Mr.. Guest. Repecca
Lodge. of this lace, will be represented
by Mrs. Frank Cox. Messrs. j. A.
Sanders, of Spring Hill; Geo. w.
Keilebrew, of Mt. Peasant; w. L.
Wilkes, of Culeoka. and W. D..
Younger, of santa Fe, will be the dele
gates from their respective lodges.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
STAGE Stuff.

She Of the beautiful voice, exquisite
figure and many matrimonial ventures,
Lillian Russell, after a long and del ght-
full study of the question of religion, is an
avowed faith curist. She does not sub
scribe to the doctrines of Mrs. Eddy in
their entirety, but is Convinced of the
power of the mind over body when the
latter is disorderly.
Viola Allen recently played Washing
ton, the first large city TO be visited with
her new play made by Lorimer Stod-
dard, "In the Palace of the King" and
itics of that city are comparing her
work fayoraDly with that of Bernardo
in LA Tosca."
Chauncey Olcott, at one time "black
face" man, has been doing record.
breaking business in "Mavourneen" in
the northwest. In Minneapolis at nine
performances he took in $4,000, and at
st. Paul, $4,000 for the same number.
Olcott head is sadly enlarged, but
when one has talent and ability like his,
it is excusabe.
Lula CHASER will appear in New York
before many moons. This young prima
donna will make her stella debut in a
new comic opera, written especially for
her by Edgar Smith and Louise de
Lange. Dainty Lula Chaser cannot
help but make a success in her new ven
ture if the work of w. II. Neidlinger,
who furnishes the music, has been well
done.
The st Louis Post.Dispatch says: ait
is no uncommon sight TO see twenty five
or thirty clergymen at the play
Way Down East In Chicago, where
the piece is now running to crowded
houses, ministers of all denominations
are attending the representations of the
play, and many of them write to the
managers of the company to express
their appreciation of the moral lesson
and the great helpfuness of the play"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
DISTRESSING STOMACH DIsEA sE

permanently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine
Tonic. Invalids need suffer no longer,
because this great remedy can cure
them all. 1t is cure for the whole
world of stumach weakness and indi-
gestion. The cure begins with the first
dose. The relief it brings is marvellous
and surprising. 1t makes no failure
never dIssppOInts. No matter how
long you have suffered, your cure Is
certain under the use of this great
health giving force. Pleasant and al
WAYS safe. Sold by
A. b. RAINS, Druggist,
apll3Iy Columbia, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
CIRCUIT COURT.
Case Against Eugene Moseley, charg-
ed with Bigamy, Dismissed.

The case against Eugene Moseley, a
white man who was arrested several
months ago on the charge of bigamy,
has been nolle pressed on the payment
Of costs. Moseley's first wife obtained
a divorce Friday in the Chancery
Court.
Charley Rayburn, colored, charged
with assault with attempt TO commit
murder in the first degree, was given
three years in the Stats prison.
Jesse Johnson, colored, was sent 10
the county roads for 6 months on the
charged OF house breaking and larcely.
Toe Evans, colored, charged with the
same offense, was given IL months in the
work house.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-12
SANCTUM SENTIMENTS.

Lawrence County democrats were
split mp in the recent Congressional
primary, hut they will present a
solid front in the November election.
Lawrence Democrat.
Some there be who give much at
tention to the thousand little propri-
cites of social life, but not one hour
Of serious care to the higher proprie-
ties OF moral rectitude.-Midland
MethOdist.