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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01

For two months past the t''I III nor'
on's cigar store in the California mar
kdt has been repeatedly robbed anu
there is no clue left as to who the 'h,el
might be- A watch was placed IN 'lS
market last night and the policeman
saw a young man named hahh"n
about the hour of the midnight stand
iur opaist the outside OF the cigar
counter. lie had no coat on ana hau
no,scIcssly played harmonica' in ap'
rent indifference tohls surroundings
The officers saw the young man pare
his left arm and wriggle IT through
fine wicket work protesting the coun'
Ter, reaching the till and opening it.
,lc extracted an handful of coin, all
he time playing his instrument Vig-
rr,us,y. He went then to restau'
.oof 70 wash his hands and was placed
e2dsr nrrcs.. The money, amounting
$40. rpd been marked and 1t wat
nv d, niHed ON Hannahs person.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01

Now since you need some dishes. gr
and visit Brehms and get some at those
reduced prices.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01
NOTES FROM washington
Lesson for the People in the pirati-
cal Methods Of the Coal
Trust.
MEANING OF M'EINLEY'S REELECTION.

Hannn's Hand In the settlement of
the C0Hl Mincrs' strlISc-nHoTts
OF Republicans 10 Mslend Waters
SOME FHcs Regarding Trust
Liquidation,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01
THE SULU QUESTION.
DryRn Bvndes the Real
Question.

"Acting Secretary Of War MeilSlejohn,
says Washington dispatch, "has writ.
ten to Mr.. Bryan" denying the truth Of
the latter's statement that the Nc.
Kinley administration has recognized
slavery in the Sulu islands. Mr., Mike
john calls Br. Bryan's attention" the
dispatch goes on to say, "to the fact
that the president approved Gen,
Bates agreement with the Sulu sui
tan with the understanding and reser-
walton that this agreement was not TO
be deemed in any way to authorize or
give the consent OF the United States
TO the existence Of slavery in the Sulu
archipelago, thing made impossible
by the thirteenth amendment to the
constitution of the United States"
That is all very well, Secretary
Meiklejohn. But the sultan and dolos
of Sulu continue to hold their slaves
and keep their harems just the same.
And the United States authorities in
the Philippines--ncting under the or
ders of President McKinlcy-have
made not the least attempt to interfere
with either OF these practices, The
constitution declares that slavery
"shall not exist in any place subject
to the jurisdiction Of the United
States" II does exist In the Sulus in
direct violation Of the constitution, and
Secretary Meiklejohn well knows, too,
that President Mckinley, despite his
paper disapproval-which may or may
not have been communicated to the
polygamous siave-driving sultan-has
made no attempt to suppress it.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-01

1T is provided in the thirteenth
amendment to the constitution Of the
United States that neither slavery
nor involuntary servitude, except as
a punishment for crime whereof the
party shall have been duly convict
ed, shall exist within the United
States or any place subject to their
jurisdiction" Does slavery exist in
the Sulu archipelago? Is the Sulu
archipelago subject to the jurisdiction
of the United States? The first ques-
ton must be answered, as a matter
of fact, yes. The second also is an
swered, as matter of diplomatic
agreement, yes. Then what has be-
come of the constitl ton ?--Philadel.
phia Times.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
New York Market

Special cable to the BoLE-
TIN MERCANTIL from
the " ASSOCIATED Press ;"
New York Produce Exchange
Quotations.
New York March 22nd 1900
Wheat Flour +" Tnm-
badora ".....-... s $50
Centrifugal Sugar " a TIC
Beet sugar !. 81 shiilirgs
Sterling exchange :. 4.S2
The above canlegralns btlon &,
the BoLETIN MERCANT'L and their
reproduction iu any form will cost
fifty dollars each cable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
The Fire At the The
atre Francois.

The fire ut the Theatre Francais
has been brought up in the Cham
Der of Deputies. NJ. Leygues,
Minister of Public Instruction,
said the fire was not due to the
heating apparatus, as the latter was
found to he uninjured, and no blame
attached to the management, who
had taken all possible precautions.
The theatre, he added, would be
promptly rebuilt. A temporary the
atre, he said, would be obtained for
the Ccmedie Francaise Company in
a weeks time, aud meanwhile the
company would use the Opera-Ho-
use on off days. The new theatre,
the Minister said, would be ready
before the close of the Exposition.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
The Island Loan.

In the interests and anxiety eau
sed by the progress in Congress Of
tariff and Civil Government legisla-
ton, another most important sub.
ject seems to have been sOmeWhat
ov, rlooked We refer to the gran
ting of authority by Congress for the
Island to float loan Of say ten mil
lion collars, TO be used among other
things, in resuscitating the almost
ruined agricultural interests of PtO.
Rico.
The relief bill with its apprOpria,
ton of over two millions, will do
much towards the repair and cons
trucsiOn of our roads, extension of
education etc., but some measure of
relief for our agriculturists Is iMre-
ratively necessary. Added to the
heavy losses OccasiOned by the war,
came like holt from a Gear sky the
terrible disaster Of August 8th last.
Men who had labOred for years to
build up their estates and place their
plantations on paying basis, saw
every hing swept away in = day.
Crops on which they had confidently
relied to pay the interests and part
Of the pri4clpal Of their mortgages,
We're utterly destroyed.
Esp clally was this true of the
coffee crop, which was a total loss.
If these planters can secure at
low interest for term of years, To-
ans of comparatively small amounts,
they will be enabled to extricate
themselves from their present dis
tressful condition and in time bring
their sugar estates and coffee ami
tobacco plantations once more into a
state OF profitable prOductivenesS,
but unless something is done, and
done soon, ruin will follow.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
General Miles On
Puerto Rico.

Speaking Of Puerto Rico to the
Cuban American League, General
Miles, ex-Military Governor Of this
Island said few days ago:
Puerto Rico seems to be the storm
centre, or, in ether words, the place
where the great problem exists. What
shall we do with the islands on which
our flag has been raised, where 49,.
600, 900 Of inhabitants are now look
ing to the government of the great
republic for Justice aud protectionT
is to be solved 1t seems to me that
the soul of our institutions is tie
equality Of man in the enjoyment OF
life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap
piness. The pursuit of happiness,
of course, implies equality in the
rights Of property, the accumulation
of property and the disposition of the
same. 1t seems to me that there
could be no doubt as TO the universal
desire of our peOple-75, ,O0O, ,OOO-
who have enjoyed such liberty and
equality, to accord the same bless
ings and iInmuniies 10 others, who,
as Washington said, are Tor have
been strangers to liberty, ana who
are now by force of circumstances
dwelling upon demains controlled by
the United States aud over which
the dag Of our government waves
either temporarily or permanently.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
The Hay-PauncefOte
Treaty.

The Senate Committee on fore,
ign relations agreed to report the
Hay. -Pauncefate trta'y amending
the Clayton Bulwer treaty with an
amendment granting authority fol
the defense of the canal by the Uni.
ted States when constructed.
Senator Morgan was the only
member of the C. mmittee who cast
bis vote against the amendment, Sc
nators Bacon and Daniel, the only
other Democrats present, voting
with the Republicans. They also
voted with the Republicans to have
the treaty reported as amended.
Senator Morgan talked at length
during the sitting Of the committee
in opposition to the amendment,
consuming practically the entire ii.
me of tie session. He cOntended
for the utmost lberatily toward
other powers in The use Of the pro.
posed canal, and held that American
interests were fully safeguarded by
the treaty as Is stands. He also
cOntended that an effort to amend
the agreement might result in its
defeat, and indicated purpose to
oppose the amendment 10 the utmost.
Some Of tire other senators expires,
sed the hope tiaf he would NOT go
to this eXteIt. and before the meet.
ing Adjourned there was felt to be
some grcund Tor tie opinion that the
Alabama senator would content
himself will stating his opposition.
While no Inember was authorized
to speak f"r Great Biitain, the OPT
nion was exrr' ss.d tlat The govern
ment Of thai ccuu r, uould agree to
the proposed modification Of the
treaty.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
roOp. and the Maya Indians recon.

troops and the Maya Indians recsn-
tly.
Fighting began on February 21,
when force Of about six hundred
Indians attacked a regiment Of Gen
eral BravO's troops betsSeen Ssban
and OkOp. The battle lasted several
hours, and resulted in but slight los
ses to the government forces. Five
soldiers were killed, and TIVE ofkcerS
and fifreen soldiers were wounded.
The Indians retreated 10 more than
one hundred killed and wounded.
Another brisk skirmish was bro
ught about on the following day by
an advance detachment of govern
ment trOUps attempting to recon
nOiter the position of the Indians.
Three MexiC9ns we're killed in that
hight. On February 20 force OF
fully twelve hundred Mayas attacked
the outposts of the government trO'
ops, ane after driving in the Sentries
a desperate attack was made on the
intrenchmerts.
The Indians were armed with
Krag- g-JorgensOns, which they had
obtained from traders, and they pOu
red . hot fire into the Mexica 4
camp. Several pieces Of light artl
lIery we're brought into use by the
Mexicans, aud The rebels we're driven
back. Their losses are believed to
have been heavy. The soldiers were
wounded and one killed. The Indi
ans have established their main camI
N an almost impenetrable forest.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
Statements BY The
Secretary of The
Transvaal.

The latest dispatches from PretO-
ria tSate that Secretary CT State
Rei.z has issued war bulletins in
which after saying thar the govern
meat has no Official tidings of the
surrender Of GeH. Cronje, but must
accept it as n fact, however painful,
adds:
"The government remains assured
that the surrender will NOT discour.
age the hurghers in he defence of
their independence and standing as
a nation. The struggle til, S far has
shown that the republics have vim
dicated themselves as an in'lepen
dent people. This reverse will not
Stagger us In the struggle for our
cherished rights our helIaf remairs
that whatever happens the Lord srit
reigs.
"Owing to the invasion oI the
Free State by large fn,ce of the
enemy, and other ci cnmsfanc, it
became ~ ce>sary TO take up other
positions, hence the hurgher, in Ma
tai have retired to b ggarsherg. All
the cOmmnnd"te have reached there
saftly, eXcep few Who retired in
the direction of Van Rernen'S Pass.
Thus Ladysmith and Kimberley are
no more beSleged. In retiring, the
enemy was time after lime driven
back, no tla' our Layers were not
cut of. In these fights few men
were killed or wounded, and the en-
emy lost heavily.
''In spit of all repo rts, the spirit
of the fighting men rs to tho OutcO-
me remains unchanged. Among
the commandoes in Natal the bur
ghers are full OF courage.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
Important
Cablegram

T. G Chamber of CONNER
ce OF this city has received
an important cablegram from
the Commission now in Was
hington
The President of the Cham
ber, Mr. Andres Crosas, had
the Kindness To forward to us a
copy Of same, as follows:
Chamber Of Commerce, San Juan
r. R.
''Had satisfactory interview
with President Nc. KinIey.
We expect prompt and satisfactO-
ry results fr.m our Nork hear the
members of the Senate"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22

The city Board Of Health decided
to enforce the quarantine in Chin.
atOwn with the greatest possible
striGtness, though the Market Street
Railway Company had been gram
ted permission to run its cars on
Jackson Clay, and Sacramento
Streets, subject to a through disin-
fection.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
San Francisco PIa-
que Alarm.

The Chinese Corsul General at
San Francisco. Calf, rnia, issued a
fews days ago protesting AGAINST the
action OF the Board of Health aud
police in quarrniinng chinatown,
because Of the discovery Of sus
pected case Of huhouic plague. He
said he hal inv st'gated the matter
and found that tie man died of a
common alimeut. aItr an operation
had been performed. He declared
that there vas 20 excuse tor the bloc
kade which had breu PLACID on the
Chinese quarter, adding should
this Outrageous conduct be contin-
ned vii invoke the prot ction Of
the teatry now existing between the
Uuited States and China.r
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22

private entertainments apply
to.
W. H. Beers.
Mr.. Ramon CesrrrO of DOrado.
tried yesterday afternoon in the Pro
yisional Court for contempt Of
Court, was acquitted.
The Officers Of the U. s. school
ship "Mon0ngahtla' will give dan.
&c aboard this ship on Friday aft
ernOOn.
Do you want for the next day u
really good Rubber Stampi
Apply to the Boz ETlN MERCAN-
TIL establishment 24-.6. FortalezA
Street, nOrner San Jose St. ans, You
II be satisfied in respects. ID.
Under the provisions of paragraph
1867 of the Army Regulations, til,
Chief CommiSSary Of the Depart
lnent will ISSUE tel days travel IA
tiOns to each of the following named
destitute Americans en- route to the
United States, wa Santiago, Cuba !;
these parties Ieing without visihc
means of Ii e'ihOOd: lanes Will
son, James NOolan, p Green, Ed
ward Robinson.
First Lieutenant SeabOrn G.. t'hl
les, l1th q. s. Infantry, has be"n
appointed member aud Secr"ta Y
and Treasurer of the Board ot y J.
son Control reli-s ing vice Frt.
Lieutenant James j. Hornhrro4
9TH U. s. Cavalry, who is to accom-
pany his troop 10 the United States.
Lieutenant HOrnbrook will lu,n
over all funds, papers and records
pertaining to the Office to Lieutenant
Chiles.
Have ycu seen Hariie Bros Pho
Of the Island Also tbs
fine book of views containing eighty
six views Of Porto Rico. They W
terest yonI friends in the States.
Plaza Principal Fps
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
FOR RENT
UNION HALL
No. As Sol Street.

A nice Hal f.r 'ances or
private entertainments apply
to.
WV TT n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
News OF The Day.

The Spanish s. s. "Miguel GA.
Hart" sailed to-day for Mayaguez,
Ponce and Cuba.
Mr.. AureliO q. Bruits has reques
ted authorization frO,n the Civ,i Sc.
cretary to keep his wine and liquor
establishment open till twelve p. IN.
UpOn the recommendation 0t the
Board of Prison C,ntrOl tie nDex
pired sentence OF Frlic Ortiz sen
fenced to imprisonment in the Peni-
tentiary, mas been remitted.
Several residents near the San
Antonio bridge have requested us
to call the attention "i the autliOri-
ties to the perniciOns smokes caused
by the preparation of sxins and the
frying of greases.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Normal and Industrial Scbool of Fajardo.

This School will open on April Ist as Normar'
Training School Teachers and those intending to
become teachers should register until April Ist with
Nlr. George Bird Arias, of Faardo.
1t is the intention to give instruction at present
in English, American methods of Instruction, Ma
thematics and possibly other branches
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
Commercial School.

An evening Commercial School will be opened
on Monday Evening" March 26th in the Model
choo Building
English, Bookkeeping, Topography, Typewris
ting, and commercial Law will be taught. Tuition
free.
C. G. CROFT,
Supt. of Public Instruction.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22
Mexicans Fight
Maya Indians.

Int rmaficn has reached the mill
tary snflorilies in Mexico Of dcspera-
t. lighting between sbs government
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-03-22

This 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
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-13
WALKED OUT.
On Food, After Being Given Up.

=
Lack of knowledge regarding the kind
of food to give to people, particularly in
valids, frequently causes much distress.
whereas when one knows exactly the
kind of food to give to quickly rebuild
the brain and nerve centers, that knoWl-
edge can be made use Of
A young Chicago woman says: "Other
instances of the wonderful qualities pos
sessed by Grape-Nuts food are shown in
my grandmother's and mothers cases.
Grandmether's entire left side became
totally paralyzed from a ruptured capil-
larry of the brain. The doctor said it
would be impossible for her to live a.
week. She could not take ordinary food
and we put her on Grape-Nuts, in an eff
fort to do all for her we could
ITO the astonishnent of the doctor and
the delight of all of US, she slowly rallied
and recovered. 1t was pronounced the
first case of the kind zon record. The
doctor said nothing could have produced
this result but food.
Eve had been led to use Grape-Nuts
because of the effect on mother. She
has been troubled with a weak stomach
oil her life, and the last few years been
gradually losing weight and strength.
She has tried everything almost that has
been recommended by good authority,
and until she used Grape-Nuts food moth
ing seemed to do her any good. Since
taking up Grape-Nuts she has been con-
stantly improving, until now she is free
from any Of the stomach troubles, and is
strong and well. Please do not publish
my name" Name can be given w Pos
tum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-13
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Temple, No. 2, 'Rathbone Sisters, was held
yesterday afternoon at Pythian Temple
in the Bowlby block. The election Of
officers resulted as follows; Most excel
lent chief, Mrs. Jennie Scott; past chief,
Mrs. Emma Rose; eX sen, Mrs. Georgia
Grady; eX jun, Mrs. Martha Spencer;
manager, Mrs. Anna Levy; mistress of
records and correspondence, Mrs. Nellie
Mccall: mistress of finance, Mrs. Sarah
Bryant; protector, Mrs. Sarah Cook; out
side guard, Mrs. Mary T. Earhuff; Mrs.
e. M. Sloggy, the grand chief, was pres
ent and made an address. The temple
will soon issue invitations for a dancing
party to be given early in January. The
committee Includes Mrs. Spencer Mrs.
Grady and Mrs. Bryant
The annual melting of the Como Divis-
ion, No. 9S, Ladies Auxiliary to the Order
of Railway Conductors was held yester-
day afternoon at Bowlby hall, Sixth and
were elected: Mrs. J. w. Gilboy, presi-
dent; Mrs. ]. R. Shaw, vice president;
Mrs. r. A. Pease, secretary and treasurer;
Mrs. A. e. Daggett, senior sister; Mrs.
NJ. n. Goss, junior sister; Mrs. P. J.
Honlihan, guard; Mrs. B. A. Waters
chairman executive committee; Mrs w.
H. Monty, first member; Mrs. G. r
Simpson, second member; Mrs. J. G.. Nc
Call, correspondent and delegate; Mrs. J.
J. McMann, alternate; Mrs. e. r. Nc
Given, musician.
Acker Relief Corps, No. Z, will hold
a regular meeting and annual election
Of officers this afternoon at Central hall
Charlotte Van Cleve Tent. No. 1,
Daughters of Veterans, will have a -regu-
lar meeting and annual election of officers
tomorrow evening at Central hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-13
N FAVOR OF TIE HEIRS
JUDGE BUM RENDERS IMPORTANT
DECISION IN THE STRONG
ESTATE CASE
AFFECTS TRUST COMPANIES
Fiduciary Cannot Always Assign to
Itself as Trustee, Property
Owned in It's Individ-
uai Capacity.

Judge Bum, of the district court, yes
terday rendered q decision that is of in
terest to trust companies and dduciaries
generally, and which will tend to modify
their ways of doing business.
The decision in the case will become
an important precedent In this state,
and possibly in other states.
The glSt of the decision is simply this:
That a fiduciary will not be permitted,
under the objections of benefciaries, to
assign to itself, as trustee, property or
securities which it owns in it's individual
capacity.
The case is that of the st. Paul Trust
company against Abigail S. Strong and
others, beneliciaries under the will of
Charles D. Strong, who died ten years
ago, leaving trust fund of $1O5COJin
the hands of the company as trustee
The principal beneficiary was his
widow, other benefciaries to the number
of about fifty were scattered all over the
United States
The district court has original jurisdic-
ton of trusts, and the company filed it's
account in the district court, and it came
on for adjustment in the form of an
equitable action. This strong fund of
100000 came into the hands of the COM
pany in the years 1891, 1882 and 1888
The company mingled the money of the
fund with its own money and with that
of other trusts, so that the Identical
LioIiSyS OI the strong tund cannot be
traced to any one of the banks which
they used as repositories.
The company, in investing the trust
fund, assigned from itself as an indi-
V1dual to itself as trustee number of
mortgages, aggregating in amount $751;
w. one of these mortgages was on the
Law block, so called, situated on Cedar
street, to the rear of the Union block,
and was for $4,000
Another mortgage was also for $780, OO
on the Moore block, so called, situated
on East Third street, directly east of the
OLD lngersoll block, on the corner
A third mortgage, also for $4,000, was
on the Berlandi block, at the corner of
State and Concord streets, on the West
side.
Still another mortgage, for $4,000, was
on property on Summit avenue, at Mac
aIester, lots to 8, block 1, and lots to 6
and lots II to 18, block f. Thurston &.
Lambie's addition. There were. in addf-
ton, two small mortgages
The benehciaries and defendants OBJ
jected to the account:
First-That the comming!ing of the
fund with other funds as a convers on.
Second-That the trust company could
not deal with itself as trustee, and that
the transaction was void at the election
OF the benefciarieS, and that they d q in
fact so elect
Judge Bum sustained these objections
Inc trust company is held liable to the
oenehc1aries for the entire amount of the
trust fund, $1O5,G00, with interest.
humphrey Barton and John D. O'Brien
argued the case for the benefciaries. and
harvey Ofhcer for the trust company.