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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
-Four Times Sentenced TO Be
Hanged.
Legal Fight Lasting Over
Ten Years.
Convicted Man Again Appeals to
United States Supreme Court.

After conviction of murder in the first
degree and being four times sentenced to
be hanged, Chatles w. NordStrom has
appealed again to the United States Su-
preme Court for a stay of execution. Tx
Representative James Hamilton Lewis is
now in Washington in behalf of the convict,
and saws he still has few cards to play II
his present hand fails.
1t is q remarkable case. The trial took
place in 1891. Nordstrom was accused OF
mardeIing man named Mason. 1t was
alleged thAt he shot him through window
after quarrel over some real estate. Foot
prints in the soft earth outside the window
were pert of the evidence leading to con
viction. During the trial Nordstrom was
compelled to put on pair of boots which
It was alleged lie had worn on the night OF
the shooting. 1t was urged that The court
erred in ruling that he must try on the boots,
since it compelled the prisoner to cOntri-
butte testimony against him elf But Mr.
Lewis did not succeed in convincing the
Supreme Court that the Constitution of the
United States had been violated. A writ
of habeas corpus was then applied for, on
the ground that the verdict of the jury was
. guilty, as charged and, as the present
ment was murder in the first, second, third
aud fourth degrees, his client could not be
held for more than the lowest degree. The
State Supreme Court ruled adversely, and
the Cuited States Supreme Court, again
appealed to, declined to interfere.
Mr. Lewis nov took new tack. He de
clared that his client was a SRedish citizen
and under the " moStfayored nation clause
Of on: general treaty was entitled to an in
dictment by grand jury. Therefore he
moved to dismiss the whole proceeding. A
stay of execution was secured, and the
case was again brought to the Suprem,
Court, which decided that the point nigh
we'll have been raised by the Swedish Gov
eminent, but not by private citizen o.
his attorney. Mr.. Lewis then notified tn,
court that the prisoner had become insam,
during his imprisonment and could no
negally be hanged. The local court la,
! become rather impatient 10y this time, ant
on It's own motion sert to the prison mum
ber Of ply sicians, who returned with th
7 infOThation that NOrdStrom was in posses
Sion Of his senses, and it ordered tha
NoIdstrom be hanged in ten DAYS. Mr
Lewis hurried across tie continent 10 Mar.
ragaLse Pier and obtained from Justic
MckeLna another stay of execution on tn
ground that the statutes Cf the State re.
qulred that prisoner have his sanity exa
mined by jury. THIS too4 the case lacI
to the State Supreme Court, and, afte
another adverse decision, it has returne,
10 the United States Supreme Court. W hel
he question Of SANITY 1as arguing, Nj
Lewis went into the United States Circul
Court and moved that tie prisoner he dis
charged on the ground that the whole pro
eeedIugS were illegal, as review by tt
State supreme Court had beer denied him
lis makes another point to be argued be
fore tie United States Supreme Court.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
SAN JUAN, MAY W27, 1901.
The Open Door in China.

One Of the possible results of the neg0-
tiaticnS now leing carried Gu 10y the repre-,
sentatives of the Powers in China may be
the granting of an "Open Door in China
10 the trade Of the world. This has been
long locked for by nearly all the Commercial
Nations, but until now there has seemed to
be little chance of the full realization OF
their hopes.
United States Minister Conger, however,
who has made careful study of conditions
IN China, is not so SaDguine -at the great
benefits which will accrue as some others.
10 recent speech before the Asiatlc So
Ciety in New Yolk he SAID it was necessary
for the Americans TO clear their minds, of
the nOtl0G that great trade is to be had in
China for the asking. Some persone seem
10 think that an open door to the commerce
OF 400 600, 900 people means the Immediate
sale to each benighted Chllaman Of suit
Il clothes, piano, and al automobile. Tn
fortunately, the statistics CfChluese trade,
for half century bach. cgative these gol
den dreams, anu Show only a small though
steady advance Il foreign commerce. lFhat
else, be sddel, is 10 be Cx0ecled IN dealing
with 6warnlCg millions who lave Judged
by our standards, neither wants nor resO-
urees? The wel-koo~n French institution.
the Credit LyoLneis, has letn for several
years carrying ou an t1p-r iEYCS lga.IOn
into The possibilities oi ChUtSe tlaGe. II
sent cut iochu cal "geuis nd t1p,ol cd shi
u meTehantS. lo eajLeItd I. ge her q
great moss 81 Va u.u.e api PIohahlA IN que
ma'eIal Now WA was ghe nSner drawn
t.'.n ID a. 10 b q4,St.. 81 Wheeler the con,
mcrcaI cPenlt - in th.Ea wod q, within a
reasonable }ime justly tie ioun ing of a
Chinese Lranca Of he Credit Lfonnaisl
1t was an answer clearly il the negative.
la concluding he sid that even the Anne.
rlcan coign ot vantage III tue Philippines
Will not relieve tie merchants Of the United
States from the need OF exercising ali tLeil
Shre~dness, all then ssil, aud all their pa
ience Ia developing tie SLOW growing plant
u commerce VITA CHIa.
These goids, from such a source a~e nchl,
sign icant, AID viii doubtless receive the
attention they deserve.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
AGUINALDO INTERVIEWED,

Agulnaldo, IN recent interview with
tue correspondent Of the Associated Press.
expressed toe ,p,n'on that the American
GovernmeLt Cf ihe Philippines, in order to
be satisfactory, should conform strictly tO
tie Constitution. Asked whether he con-
sldered the FIlipinos capable of exercising
all the privileges guaranteed 10y literal
Interpretation Of the Constitution lie declined
to express al opinion.
Concerning the political and commercial
future o TIE archipelago Aguinaldo was
reserved. lie said 1t was hardly time TO
discuss it while in what he considers to be
captivity. The military officers say he is
kept guarded principally for his own pro.
lection. AguinaldO says that he kno,cs Of
no enemies, needs ro protection, and is will.
ng 10 80 cut unattended If permitted to do
50. He Is Pleased with tie municipal law
conterng tul local Stlt governmen.
Concerning the provincial law, by which
the Governor only Is an elective officer,
AguInaldo was uncommunicaiiye 1t is not
expected that he will continue to lie prom
inent IN Philippine affairs, though his
friends concede his abilities fer leadership
Next week the rest Of the First Infantry
will proceed to tie Island of Samar. Squad.
roES or the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry will
also be sent to Samar. The general said
their duties were of greater importance than
those of any of tie officers who precede
them. lie commended the establishment
of laws and just judiciary ahead of the
coming commercial activity.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
Louis Ig|e5i1S Nay Haze
Lie Scar.
Brother of Costa Rica 5 2reSi-
dent Badly Cut by Thrust
ing Head Through Glass.

Louis lgleSlaS, younger brother OF ISa
fael lgleslaS, president Of Costa Rica, met
with serious and uncommon accident in
this city last night The Costa Rican, ,cho
Is twenty years old, is a student at East
mans Business College, with view to
fitting himself for mercantile pursuit on
his return to his own country.
He was at West Point Military Aca.
denny for two years as a cadet, but was
obliged to leave on account of defective
eyesight, whereupOr be entered Eastman'S ).
He is very nearSighted, but has stuck to
bis studies with great tenacity. lie IS Vety
popular among the students.
He was stricken with fever ten days
ago in his boarding house, conducted by
the wife of Alderman B. b. Wilbur. Sc.
nor Calvo, the representative of Costa Ri
ca in Washington, who is his guardian,
sent instructions to give him the best of
care, and he was soon on the way to re
cOvery.
One of the boarders, who was in the yard
last evening, called for some one to throw
him his hat. Iglesias heard him, got the
hat, and, thinking that the window was
opon, when it was closed, put his head
through the glass.
He suffered bad cut across his eyebrow
and another on his neck, from which he
lost great deal of blood. Several stitches
had to be taken in the wounds, and the
young man was obliged ito return to his
bed. His injuries are not critical, but he
will probably he disfgured for life.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

American and Local Interests
to be Egnally Considered

Preparatory TO the FINAL revision Of toe
proposed nes Philippine tariff, which. II Is
SAID, vii e into effect 3ciihu sixty DAY s
after Gee sion oi she supreme Court ia
VCrable t. the Admin s'rat.on on the in
sular eases, a resume has been made Of all
the American criticisms W4Ich have come in.
his reveals cf .he dthculueS If lonial
taril mahng. ! is not The criticisms that
the Philippine people or TIE business il
ttTtStS there have made, for these were
dou0tieSs AIRED at the hearings bel in Ma
mia before tie preliminary draft was issued,
but, InSte" d, 1t reyiHS The complaints Ot
those who desire to sent goods into the
Philippines. For example, some American
manufacturers Object to the metric system,
which has long been in vogue in the is.
land alleging that It gives the foreign ma
Qufaciurer diSlibct advantage over us in
many lines Tar no likelihood. howe.
yer, that his suggest,a change will oe res
pected
Then, the International Paper Company
thinks that the United States should ALLOW
news" paper to go into the islands free
OF duty, as an encouragement to the pu
Dhshng business, because Of the great
educational value OF cheap newspapers
Our butttTmskels thiIk tie Slight advanta
&c in duty which lhey possess over the
olecmars makers is not enough; that
''olcO" should be dislincly labelled for what
It is. San Francisco gas engine works com
plain # the rate OF duty proposed on gaSo
line, wlch, with tie haayy ireightage and
great evaporation, tley say, would prohibit
It's uss. Iaty have orde,s for gasoline laun
Cuts contingent upon reasonable duty.
Onb three sugg, siious have come to the
War Department irom ibe Philippine islands
and two Of hese pray for longer period
between pfomulgalion aud eltorcemcnd;
one commercial bdJ asks for four months
and the otter for SIX months.
1t IS PR posed TO raise about $l2 000, 900
10y the neuff. Copies Of the provisional
schedules were distributed widely throug-
kout ths Iade papers Of tie United States,
particularly uTon the Pacific Coast and
suggestion invited TIL AIril Is, they have
continue 10 comein. jus. low expert of the
New Yoik Juston house are e. going over the
preliminary schsduie e ostec enorSin phra.
keosegy, uhctgalsN, ierman8itay, etc.
Y.4e txgtsDg Al AZ gtDeDi SIS. mo iicatlon
of the old Spanish ranfl in force when we
acquired title to the islands.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Miss Nina Pley teacher OF music in the
Caguas District is donig excellent work
with her pupils in music. The more adyan.
ced pupils are singing two part music.
An entutalment was given by pupils of
the Gurabo school for the benefit of the
teachers library, last Saturday evening.
Several people have said "dont send
your children to the Carlish Indian School
because the Indians there are sayages These
same persons will do we'll to read the his
tory of the school its strong faculty, learn
'chat is being Taught there and how it js
tanght, learn what its graduats are doing
and TO the universities some Cf them an
now attending.
1t Will be number Of years before oar
boys or girls can pass an examination to
entu any universting In the North and
a school of this kind where primary pupils
are taken and educated fire for five Years
should be looked upon as lessing to those
VINO are too poor to pay to educate their
children. In this school literature art and
science are taught; there boys and girls are
also taught trades where by they can lAen
a good living and be of use to themselves
and to their people, an honor to their coun.
try and not loaferS about the streets or docks.
Look at the graduates of this liberal insCi-
tuition, compare them with those who have
attended no school.
The young Americae Indian will easily
dlfine the word savages withert tue use of
dictionary.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Supervisor Solon j. Reser and wife are
in the city preparing to sail to New York
on the neIt steamer. Miss Rieser has been
in very poor heslth and has been advised by
her physicion to return North whese the
climate will be much better for her. Mr..
Riever has been given two month leave of
absence during which time he will study
some of the school work of Greater New
York returning TO resume his duties in
Porto Rico about Septembe fuse.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
EDUCATIONAL NOTES,

Superintendent Huff of the Caguas dis
trlct has been very successful in organizing
teachers libraries in tue towns of his district.
Six have been placed in the district, tie
last two being in San Lorenzo and Gurabo.
1t has been agreed upon by the members
thet each shall donate one per cent of the
salary earned for the support of their library
This is an excellent scheme and if sue
cessfuily carried en- will do much towaid
creating love for the advanament oi
learning.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
San Juao ! Day.
A Twenty Day Celebration in
Honor of the Capitals
patron Saint.

A committee 13 of which Mayor Egozcue
is chairman met on Saturday to propose a
program for the 20 day fiesta to be held in
the Capital from June 10th to 3Oth. The
city's patron saint has not been howeved for
several years and it is expected that the sub.
scripton lists now being circulated 'oill
realize SUN sufficient for grand celebra-
tion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
Earthquake in Spoin
Many Lives Lost and Property
Damage Extensive.

Especial cablegram to Bolelin MercantllI
Madrid, May 9th. = Reports
from the districts adjacent to Anda.
lucia state that a severe earthquake
visited those sections last night.
Few details have been received
but the loss of life and property will
be considerable if the towns yet to
be heard from have suffered as se-
verely as those already reported.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
To Our Readers.

Our columns are oUen to correspondence
on everything affecting the coffee, sugar
and tobacco plantation aud farming generally
and we cordially invite criticism and discus.
sion. Natural History notes will also be
welcomed, as we'll ~ all news of interest to
planters. Commaas cations should be ad.
dressed: The Editor, BoLETIN MER-
CANTIL, ~ Plaza Alfonso, San Juan
p II. 2-S
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
UItinatun Ready Tor Turkey.

1t has been learned from trustworthy
source that unless the Sultan of Turkey
yields on the question of interference with
the foreign postoffices the powers will pro.
badly present an ultinatum in a few days,
backed by naval demonstration. The
powers, including Germany, are acting in
perfect unison In this matter.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

A San Juan councilman who naturally
does not wish to appear in print tried to
shoac his Importance as member of the city
government recently and in an argument
with member of the insular police dared
him to arrest him. The policeman promp.
ty aid so and the city father spent seve
raj hours in limbo until he was released
by order of Capt. Berries.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

The Lodge OF Sorrow held by st. John
the Baptist Lodge of T. & A. Masons last
night in memory of Its late brother and Sc
cretary Rafael Cabrera was largely atte1.
ded. Resolutions of respect were sent to
his family and spread on the lodge records
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Carlos Julia, formerly postmaster a Jua.
ma Diaz was sentenced by Judge Holt al
the session of the district court in Ponce on
Saturday last to one year at hard labor fol
violation of the postal laws. His brother,
who was his assistant in the office received
four months for completely in the same of.
fence.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
City and Suburbs
Local and Personal Notes
In and About the Capita

The vacation season is near at hand and
many of the clerks in government employ are
preparing 70 return to the United States on
leave Of absence. Accommodations on out
bound steamers are at premium and many
familiar faces will be absent during the next
sixty days.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

fhe BoIetin Mercanta Is tho oldest newSpape'
on the Island IT Is conservative, fadcpeadoat and
proneysipe in all matters II pgblt interest. 1t as
real IL IKE best families, reaches ne buying classes,
7Hd is easily first az pubic esiimqhon and as an
adcertjsiltg medium.
The afternoon edition Of the BoLETIN reaches
out Of torn patrons "a hours IN Gdudnce Of ht
morning dai'ics,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

-Four young men hired hartor boat yes
terday and went over toward the CataEo
shore for target practice The police thought
they were too careless with their revolvers
and placed them under arrest.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
The Ang|o-DOer
Peace negotiations.

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
London, May 9th The latest
cables states tnat the peace nego-
tiations which We're broked off ten
days ago have been resumed.
Both parties are included to make
concessions and a termination of
hostilities is prpbable pending the
settlement Of the terms of peace.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Examinations for teachers certificates will
take place in this city June 13, IA, 10,
Examinations aoill be given also on the same
dates in, Manati, Arecibo, Aguadilla, Ma
yaguez, San German, Ponce, Coamo,
Guayama, Humacao, CaguaS u FaJardo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

tnglish is showing itself very prominen.
tly IN the work of the Caguas schools. A
good deal of cud its is due the special En-
glib teachers for :nauy of the pupils are
already reaching Bumbaugh's fourth reader.
The work in these books is no child's play.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
The Porto Riesn Regiment.
Term of Service to be Three
Years.
Same Pay as the Regulars.

Especial Cablegram to Boetin Mercantil
Washington; May 9th. :. The
War Department has rendered an
official decision defining the future
status of the Porto Rican Regiment.
The news officers, who will be
shortly named will serve for term
OF three years.
The pay OF the oficert and en-.
listed men will be the came as in the
regular army.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Last week after a long needed sho,cer,
the pupils of the new Agricultural school
planted the first seed. Success to tie young
grlculturaISts and to their teacher.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
Madrid, May 27th.-The excite
ment incident to the erecent elections
has subseded and tranquility reigns
throughout the kingdom.
The Ministerial party are arrang-
ing for sweeping reforms to be
inaugurated at the next session of
the Cortes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27

The transport "McClellan" will arrive {
San Juan on or about June 4th.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
The War in South Africa.
Beers Again Capture Supplies.

DUCTS NgdlII OdPluTe OuPPI1eS'
Especial cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New York, May 9th. Several
engagements between the Boer and
English forces have recently taken
place.
The former have captured consi
derable munitions of war and pro-
Visions from the British.
General Delarey in one raid
stampeded gained for his forces
1000 head of cattle near the city OF
Nelspruit.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
Rivera in New York

| Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New York, May 9th. Mnnos Ri
vera the leader of the Federal Par
ty in Porto Rico has arrived in this
city.
New York Market to day
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-05-27
:. : s11uIsiOn
de Scott,

: debidO d la bOndad de los
/: elementOs que renne, tiene
: el "meritO' de que el aCeite
: de higadO de bacalaO, uno
: de sus prinCipaIes COmp0-
: nenteS, esta tan bien com.
: binadO y diSfrazad0 su sa-
: Dor que los ninOS d quieneS
sc prescribe 10 tOman sin
repugnancia.
Las imitaciOnes de la
Emulsion de Scott Siryen
para causar daiOs cOnside-
rabies d la saIud, pOr tanto
exigir la legftima de Scott,
yerdaderO "farO de la vida" "
!: SCOTT & BOVINE. Quinleos, New York.
De venEa en- las Droguerias Farmaeias.
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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

tried whether the trouble is dyspepsia of
long standing, or merely simple case of
indigestion, relief is prompt and pro-
nounced. The less the trouble the fewer
tablets need be taken.
Heaviness after eating, sour stomach,
as indicated by belching, fatigue with
slight exertion or with no exertion at all
disturbed sleep, nervousness, constipation.
monty be set down as symptoms Of dys-
pepsia- And dyspepsia IS merely indiges-
tion in an aggravated form.
BY promoting perfect digestion, Stuart s
restful refreshing sleep, pure blood and
good sound healthy flesh They make the
skin clear, the eyes bright, the mind
cheerful
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a medi-
cine and more than a medicine. They d.
gest the food and make it easy Of assini-
lation and they relieve the inflamed dis
eased condition of the membranous lin
bowels. They help the digestive organs
over the hard places and put them into a
healthy, active condition. They effect a
quick and permanent cure. You don't
have to continue taking them forever, stfu
It IS well to have a box handy and take
one at the first return Of the trouble.
Perfectly well people are made sick by
eating too much, or unwholesome food
but not If they take tablet after eating,
Treatment with Stuart's Dvspepgia
Tablets does not necessitate dieting or any
change Of habits. They digest the proper
food and act upon the other kind in such a
way as to make it pass OF quickly and
harmlessly. You may eat and drink what
you like. when you like, and as much as
you like If you take tablet afterward.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
all druggists for 50 cents for full size
package.
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