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The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
A Royal Engineer.
Ferdinand of Bulgaria

Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria is
interested in machinery. The other
day he left his compartment in the
train put on a workingmans blouse
and drove an engine from Salzburg to
Munich. 1t will be remembered that
the unfortunate King of Bavaria, be-
fore his mind gave way, often Travelled
in this way on the engines. and the
legitimate drivers always received a
princely tip at the end of the journey.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

FREDERICK w. STEARNS.'
his second term as it's president Prsst-
dent Stearns controls and edits the
Union Signal and is prominent in poll
tics, being secretary of the State Cen
tral and County committees; also
chairman of the Fifth Congressional
district Of the Peoples Party. Mr..
Stearns is a conspicuous figure in la
Dor circles. and is well known as a
writer for the labor press.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
Army bill Signed.

Washington. Feb. :5.-The President
signed the bill for the reorganization
Of the army yesterday and il is now Il
law
This gives the President over 1000
appointments to make within the next
ten days. 1t is believed that commits
SionS have been made out and are
ready for signing.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
FavOrs ship subsidy.

London. Feb. 1.-The Daily Mail this
morning publishes Il column article by
G. Fl. Cramp of Philadelphia. in favor
of the ship subsidy bill. While he does
not believe the bill Il perfect measure.
he says It will give the United States
II chance to secure an honest share OF
the ocean carrying trade.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
Furniture Consolidation

Grand Rapids. Mich. Feb. The
consolidation of the largest furniture
companies in this city is now prac1i-
cHlly assured. The combination will in
Cludo fourteen of the leading cas-"
goods plants. representing assets of
SI.HU.OOO. with II total output of So
~n.WU annually.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
To Enforce Anti-Cnnteen Law

Washington. Feb. 1.-The War De
uartmcnt expects to issue Immediately
n general order to the army recitinS
the enactment of the army canteen
closing law and enioining upon all ar
INV officers and enlisted men observ-
ance Of its provisions.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
Another GoebeI Case Arrest

Frankfort. KY. Feb. 5.-Captan Gar
nett Ripley arrested on the charge OF
completely in the Goebcl assassination
conspiracy. was jailed here yesterday.
Colonel w. c. p. breckenridge will de-
fcnd him.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

Many complicated diseases and much
suffering result from constipation.
Garfield Tea, the great Herb Tea, will
cure the most obstinate case.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach tho
diseased portion Of the ear There Is only ono
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies Deafness IS caused by an
infamed condition of the mucus lining Of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube is inf1amed
Ing, and when 1t is entirely closed deafness 10
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal
coalition hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
Wewill give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (cauSed by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

'Will you marry me-" oh. this is SO
made you so slow about asking me?'
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

No reflection is intended on the govern
ors Of Arizona and New Mexico when 1t
is said they are here on an irrigation
mission.-Chicago Record.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-WA.
O. ENDsLEY, Vanhuren. Ind. Feb. 10. 1900.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
ACker'S
English
Remedy

will cure your cough and thus pre-
vent Pneumonia. 1t will heal sore
lungs and it will positively cure
Consumption. Always sold under
guarantee.
Write to us for testimonials and
free illustrated book on Consump-
tion.
Sold At $50, Soc and o1.0o bottle.
II you not satisfied return the bottle T.
your druGKist, and get your money back.
". II. Hooker b Co.. Proprs., Buaslo, n. 7.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO leUlSISE TABLETS. An
druggists refund the money IL it fails to cure
Z. W. Groves signature is on the box. DC
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
THE MAY SHOE & CLOTHING co.
Denver, Colorado.

Michigan is flooded with counterfAt
nickels, which probably cause great ac-
uvity on the part of the slot machines.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

1t must be quite unhealthfu to live
over over 100 years. Judging from the way
persons above that age are dying OFF.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

When the hair thin and gray. PARkER's HA1n
BALsAx renews the growth and color.
HINDKRcoRSs, the best cure for corns. lscS.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

Cook books We're written to make young
how to cook
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

FITS Permanently Cured NO fits nervousness alta
first day of DIR. Kline Is Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE Sc. 90 trial pottle and treatss.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

II the donkey were king of the brute
creation some men might truthfuIly
boast OF their royal blood.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

A real humorist is a man who can't
keep good joke on himself
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

WANTED-Live lady agent or experience
in every town to advertise Russ Bleaching
Blue, the modern bag Blue. Good wages
made. The Russ Co.. South Bend. IND.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

What about this theory that salt will
preserve youth and enerSy?' Stuff!
Look at Lots Wife
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
MRS. JOHN C. FREMONT.

INNto. JO11N z. + NTNTOIN 7.
dency in 1856. He was the first Re
publican candidate for President and
Mrs. Fremont was a prominent factor
in the campaign. When the war came
on and Fremont distinguished himself
by freeing his slaves Mrs. Fremont
was in sympathy with his action;
when he refused to serve under Pope
she upheld him; when her life was be-
set with poverty and suffering she
shared adversely with patience.
In her old age Mrs. Fremont still re-
tains her interest in the active world,
and many persons of distinction who
visit Los Angeles seldom fail to pay
their respects to her.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

We are now at work on our Spring-of
1901 Catalogue. Send us your name and
address and we'll mail you a copy free
Sixty-four illustrated pages. containing
styles and prices of footwear for men,
women and children. mems and boyB
clothing with sample of the goods,
hats, caps and furnishings.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities OF western
fruits
The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08

A certain sort of humor
In this paradox Is found.
That any groundleSS rumor
VIII cover SO much ground.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
TELEPH0NE.. Al
Cable Address morris A. b. Code
SAN JUAN, APRIL 2, 1901.
Governor Aliens Trip to
the States.
Will Confer with the President
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS WILL
BE DISOU SSED.

Governor Allen, in leaving us on Sunday,
left no hiatus in the government. Under
the Foraker Lsw, or the Organic Act" as
it Is called, all the powers and duties of the
Executive devolved Immediately upon the
Secretary of the Island, the moment the
Governor got beyond the shores Of Porto
Rico.
Judge Hunt, the Secretary, has been
here almost as long as Governor Allen, and
from his position, is perhapS,even more fam
liar with administrative details than the
former.
Everything will undoubtedly run smoothly,
therefore, from an Executive standpoint.
It is understood that the Governor will
combine business with pleasure on his pres
ent visit. lie Las felt the need of a res :,
especially after the strain Of the legislative
session, and at the same time has been
anxious to lay before the President in person
the report Of his stewardship as Governor of
Porto Rico.
President Nc Kinley, in addition TO the
great interest he takes in the affairs Of all
the new possessions of the United States, is
said to take an especial interest in Porto
Rico, as it is mere only that complete civil
government has been established, and he is
anxious to hear Govern2r Aliens report as
to the success OF what was naturally looked
upon as an experiment year. ago While
the Governors report Las, Of course, not
been made public, the people of Porto Rico
know. from their own knowledge of the
scorkiDgs of the new system, that it cannot
fail to please and prove satisfactory to Pres.
ident Nc Kinley.
The Governor will undoubtedly take the
the opportunity to discuss with the Presid-
ent many matters of Importance to Porto
Ric;; for instance, the claim of this Island
against Cuba, which should he promptly
paid, the Importance of establishing coal.
ing station here, the appointment of new
Supreme Court Judge, and perhaps most
important of all, the disposition Of the fund
now in the United States Treasury represent
ing proceeds of customs collections on art.
icles from Porto Rico.
Various guesses have been hazarded as
to the reason for Withholding this money
from the Island Treasury so long; one, that
the President was awaiting the decision Of
the United States Supreme Court on the
status Of Porto Rice; another that it was
thought test to devote the money TO perman-
ent improvements, such as public buildings,
&c. but the President has given no sign.
In this connection the Governors trip may
be of great importance to the Island.
In all, we feel assured that Governor
Aliens interest in Porto Rican affairs is
deep and genuine and that whatever he does
will be for what be cOnceives to be the best
interests OF the Island.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
Consul Hay
on South Africa.
End of War to see a Great
Demand for American
Machinery of All Kinds.

Adelbert s. Hay United States Consul
at Pretoria, who recently returned to Wash.
ington on leave of absence, said yesterday
that the termination of hostilties in Soath
Africa, which he believes is close at hand
~ill be followed by rush of capitalists
and prospectors.
"The war has opened the eyes of the
world to- the richness o. South Africa"
said Mr.. Hay. Among the first things
that will be needed are American machi
merry and agricultural implements. With
these introduced and used with American
ingenuity, | see no reason, why the ooun
try should not in short time take its
place among the most prosperous iu the
world. r
sin my visits to many town, of South
Africa ] have found America represented
by engineers, who were influential in the
community. All of the engineers give
preference to American material, and their
opinions stand"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
Educational Items.
The kindergarten Class.

The good work of the kindergarten Train.
ing Glass for Teachers under Miss. LEWIS
instruction is becoming prominent in the
schools where these teachers teach. The
class was organized by the Eng. Supt. in
January as an experiment. Miss. Levy of
the San Juan English School volunteered
her services as instructor and has been dely.
ering course of illustrated lectures every
Sat. morning. While it: takes two OF three
years of study to make thorough kinder.
garten teacher yet Miss. Levy has treated
quite extensively upon the methods of teach.
ing kindergarten, aud many problems have
been worked out by numbers of the class.
The greatest of interest manifests itself not
only in teachers but IN the children who are
learning the work from their teachers. Too
much praise can not be given e teacher
who Is always striving to letter herself ir
her profession.
The following is list of those who have at.
tended the class: J.Guillerma Gonzalez, Eni
liza Casado, Angelina Hernandez, Mercedes
In!ante, Matilde Nadal, Rita NJ. de Rincon,
Jacoba Gonzalez, Manuela ARIZONA, Vieto.
ria Cabrera, Dolores Olivo, Rosario Silva,
Nicolasa Ramos, Georgina Ointfon, Manuel
Negron and Miguel j. Gorbea.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
Serious Situation in NarSeiNcS.
General Strike Impending.

The news from Marselles shows that the
strike troubles there are spreading. A
recent despatch through the Associated
Press says:
The city is q scene Of continual disorder,
with frequent conflicts between the authori.
ties and the striking dockmen and their
sympAthizers. Regiments of troops arc
pouring in. The gendaymes are kept busy
suppressing mobs.
TIE tram railway employees have struck
and only few street cars are in opera
tion, protected by the police.
When the tram company started its cars
today the strikers cut the electric wires.
A fight ensued and detachment of mounted
gendarmes charged and temporarily dsper.
sed the rioters. A soda water siphon was
thrown at the head Of lieutenant of
gcndarmcs and he was. knocked from his
horse, falling unconscious. The geudarmes
seeking to carry him away, were assailed
by volley Of stones aud bottles and were
obliged to fire their reyolvers into the air.
They charged again and cleared the streets.
The plumbers and bakers and various
trades Of mechanics have. voted fof general
stri 20.
Notwithstanding the efforts of the strik
ers the employers have succeeded In keep
ing 1000 substitute dotkrhen on the ouays.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
PLAGUE in South Africa
taking Precautions
Towns Quarantined.

Especial cablegram to Boletin Moreantil |
Cape Town, Tuesday. Seventy
five deahts have resulted from the
plague during the past week.
In spite of the precautions takea
by the hospital authorities the bu
bonic plague has increased in many
parts of Cape Colony.
The worst cases of the desease have
been found amongst the English SOL
diers and "a number of the towns
where they are garrisoned have
been quarantined.
Many families are migrating from
the Cape. A number of plague
cases have been found ford on the
EnglishMen-of.War.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
& Chamberlain Libel Suits.
interesting ?roceedin gs in
London Courts.

.Cable dispatches to New York from
London give an interesting account Of the
proceedings in the libel suits brought against
the Star and the Morning Leader by Arthur
Chamberlain, brother of Joseph Cham
berain, and Neville Chamberlain, son of
Arthur Chamberlain, in connection with
charges bearing on war Office contracts,
which are being heard before the lora chief
justice. Lord Alyerstone, the defendants
pleading that the articles printed were not
libelous ana were fair comment on matters
of public interest.
The cross examination OF Arthur Cham.
berlain Was continued. He declared he
had formed the opinion that the main Oh.
ject. of the articles was to viIlify his brother,
Joseph, in doing which they villifisd him.
Though the papers one day disclaimed the
intention OF imputing corruption and
dishonesty to Joseph Chamberlain, on the
following day they printed something which
was more libelous than ever. He (ArtEur
Ohamberlain) had not communicated with
the newspapers before bringing the action,
but he had consulted with Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, and the latter took legal
advice, and told him that nothing had
occurred on which action was, maintalnabls.
To say, as the defendants averred, that the
Kynochs were favored by the government
was untrue and llbelous. Mr.. Arthur
Chamberlain considered that it would be
dishonorable for him to receive favoritism
from the government.
Counsel for the defendants produced let.
ters purportng to have passed between the
kynochs and the Nobels, by which the
former agreed to keep up the prices Of the
powder tor which the latter had made q
tender to the British government.
Arthur Chamberlain repudiated all
kno Wedge Of the letters. Subsequently he
admitted that there had been an agreement
in 1894 between the KynocAs, Nobels, and
the Chilworth in regard to fixed price for
cordite.
Counsel read the evidence given by the
Nobels' ma-agsr before the committee on
war office contracts, to the effect that Arthur
Chamberlain told him he had personal
influence to secure contracts.
In regard to the cordite contract secured
for Arklow, in 1898, Arthur Chamberlain
said he did not see any Irish members OF
Parliament, but got local pressure put on
them by telling the working people that
the shops would be closed unless the contract
was secured. Here tue lord chief justice
inttrjeeted:
You pulled the strings"
Counsel read . couple Of letters from
Arthur Chamberlain to the manager of the
Arklow Wokrs, urging that local pressure
be brought to bear on the Irish members Of
Parliament, and telling the manager that
William Field, member for the st. Patrick's
division of Dublin, was about to visit the
WORKS. The managerl was invited not to
say anything untrue, but to select those
truths which were most illustrative OF the
advantages Mr.. Chamberlain brought to
Arkow.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
Decisions held back
in puertOriCan cases
Supreme Court Expected to
Annouce it's Findings
This Month.

1t is not expected that the Supreme
Court Of the United States will announce
it's decision in the Puerto Riean cases
before the middle Of this month.
Chief Justice Fuller gave notice resen.
tly that the Court will take q recess for
two weeks. 1t is understood the Justices
are giving great deal Of their time to
consideration Of the Puerto Rican cases,
and the recess will give them and opporiu.
nifty to discuss the matter without being
distracted by arguments in other cases
This leads to general expectation that
the decisions will be announced upon the
Resembling of the Court.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
!" Pony Byb.::. .

DR.. r. A. Haslam, better know as "Pony
BOb," who came to the Island with Genera
Pullman and claims the longert residence
here of any of his fellow employees in the
Q. NJ. d., has been ordered to the Philppin.
es and will leave for New York on the next
transport.
Few men still in active service have.seen
the exciting times and endured the hard
ships that have fallen to the lot OF this old
campaigner, who though he shows the scars
of many skirmshes still is hale and active.
He drove the ''Pony" express across tie
continent in the early sixtiers and was
scout under General Miles during the Indian
outbreaks some years later.
DIR. Haslam is a familiar figure about
town and will be missed by many acqusn.
tances who wish him good fortune in his
new field of labor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
The Crisis at Tien.TSin

A special cable despatch from a spe
cial correspondent at Tien- Tsin states that
the tension was increasing and that con
flict might be expected anv moment
The British and Russian troops were
still confronting each other in hostile array
at the railway siding, and the soldiers Of
all nations had got under arms, and des
pile the efforts of their officers the French
soldiers were taking part In the dispute.
Such a strained situation is too critical
to permit of long protraction without dan.
ger of bloodshed and oil the possible con
sequences this might involve. 1t behCo-
yes the powers at London and st. Peters
burg to intervene with all speed to relic.
We the tension.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
A Narrow Escape.
Dangers of San Juan Harbor
without a Pilot.

Manager Jownes of tho American Tobac.
co Co. 10 not as expert in seamanship a. q
manufacturer. Yesterday morning on pleas.
ure bent he sailed forth and launched his
frail, primative craft on the trsachsrous
waters Of San Juan harbor.
EIstwhlle the tiler and the mein shee,
met in collision and the skin went turtle
back with its gallant skipper we'll aloft on
the keel. The harbol police, quarantine
and quartermasters launches fllanked by a
score Of other crafts went gallanty to
the rescue Of the intrepid navigator and he
was soon rescued from his perlous position.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
|nsarreetiOnist Governor and fty-
live men surrender
Transported to Manila

Especial Cablegfa,n to Boletin Mersantil |
Washington, Tuesday, General
Mac Arthur has cabled the War
Department that the insurrectionist
Governor of 4he Province of Manila
and fifty.fye insurgents have sur
rendered themselves, in arms, un
conditionally to the authorities.
! They have been transported to
Manila accompanied by a strong
guard of militia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
To protect Mr.. Mckinley.
Detectives Are to Guard
the President While He Is
Visiting in California.

When Presisent Mckinley visits this ci,
ty during this month he will not be without
ample police protection in addition to the
men who have been selected to project him
against any possible attack.
Detectives Seymour will detail two of
his best men to guard the President schile
he is in the city Of San Francisco. Captain
Seymour said recently:-"I intend to see
that President Mckinley is not harmed
while he is in California. Az soon az
receive word that he has neared the State
line | will at once despatch suitable force
OF men to meet and protect him.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02
III Feeling !1g against !ga American
PIcnIPOtentsry.
Troops to be in readiness ir
case of trouble.
Francis B. Loomis recalled
to Washington at instiga-
ton of Secretary of
the Exterior
Special cablegrsm to Boletin Mereanti

Special cablegram to Boletin Mereantil
New York, Tuesday.-The Sec
retary of the Exterior, Mr.. John
Hay, has asked tor the withdrawal
aud return of Francis B. LOOMS,
American Plenipotentiary at Cara
cas-
The i'll feeling against .dinister
Loomis, it is claimed, is the result OF
insufficient and inaccurate reports
submitted by him to the home Gov.
ernent at Washington.
Public manifesto ions have taken
place in the Capital protesting
against the Government admitting
any claims of the United States in
behalf OF rhe Asphalt Syndicates.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-04-02

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantill
Madrid, Tuesday. - The COM
mercial Treaty between Japan and
Spain has been ratified.
Said Treaty will augment the
commercial relations between the
two countries.
In a number Of The Spanish Pro
vinces several minor uprisings have
taken place being promptly quelled
and coped with by the police.