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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
Present Conditions h
British Colombia
Politics and Business Badly
Mixed Up.
Government Ownership Of Railways
the Issue.

A recent letter from Vancouver, British
Columbia, to the New York Evening Post
says that politics and business have been
badly mixed up in British Columbia during
the last few months, with no little injury
to the interests Of the province, the u1satis.
factory situation having been brought alb
out By the conflict of opinion in the Legisl.
ature on the railway question: There is
large area Of British Columbia which has
been proved to be rich in mineral and forest
wealth, but which can be developed only
when made accessible by railways and trav.
ersed by wagon roads; and while there is q
general demand for the carrying out of such
works, there are three views held as to the
manner in which the needed railways should
be secured. One party holds that the Gov.
eminent should not take any part in such
undertakings, but leave railway building to
private enterprise under simple law, Civ.
ing any company the right of eminent do
main to enable it to take the land required
for its rjghtof-way. The advocates Of this
system Of railway building point to what
similar legislation in the neighboring Stase
|of Washington has achieved.
There is another party-which has con.
siderable support throughout tie province
which insists that no more charters shall
be granted to private companies, but that
all railways shall to built by the Gov
eminent and either operated by itor leased
to companies on certain definite conditions
as to maximum rates of tolls for passen-
gers and freights. This party base their
arguments on what has been done under
Government ownership in New Zealand and
in some of the Australian colonies. There
10, however, marked difference betaceen
the situation here and in New Zealand.
British Columbia is already traversed from
its eastern boundary to the coast BY the
Canadian Pacific Railway, which has
branch lines running into the great coal
fields in the Crows Nest district, and into
the chief mining camps in ssEast and West
Kootenay. The result would be that if the
Government entered upon the development
OF State system Of railways, it would
either be compelled to parallel the Cana
dian Pacific Oempany's lines or be content
with the ownership Of number Of small
and disconnected pieces Of railway, which
would be dependent, after all, for their
Eastern and trunk-line connections on the
Canadian Pacific and possibly the Great
Northern and Nothern Pacific Roads BY .
connection with the latter at the boundary
line.
The present Dunsmuir Government inti- |
mated before the opening Of the last session |
Of the Legislature that it was considering . |
general railway policy. This was developed |
IN the session in bill authorising the |
Government to borrow @5,O0O,OOO and to |
nae the monev in 0rantinO auhaid diaa nf L
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Weighing the Arguments on both sides
equitably and honestly there should be no
doubt in the mind of any fair man that the
rules and regulations which have been at.
tackled SO vigorously, are proper and just,
and that arguing from the standpoint Of the
greatest good to the greatest number, the
Superior Board of Health has done its iull
duty to the plumber and the citizen with
equalt justness.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Sealed proposals in triplicate for the con-
struction Of q macadam road in the Normal
School Grounds, Rio Piedras, will be receiy.
ed at this Office until 200 p. NJ. November
2Ist, Oh, and then opened. Information
furnished by inspector on the grounds. The
right is reserved to accept or reject any or
all proposals. Envelopes containing should
be endorsed I" Proposal for constructing
macadan road" and addressed to.
s. B. Hickman, Acting Commissioner Of
Education. 1-2
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Plans and specifications for the con.
struction of the electric tram ,0ay at Ponce
were yesterday approved by the Superior
Board of Health. Mr. W. 8 81. Lathrop the
owner OF the franchise intends to commence
immediate work on the load, and with that
end in view Electrical Engineer w. w.
Mckee who is now in Porto Rico inspect.
ing the ground, will leave for the states on
the next steamer to advertise for proposals
for the construction of the work.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Sealed proposals in triplicate, for the
erection of one frame school building at Ba
rros and one at Barranquitas will be receiv
ed at this Cfice until p. Nj. November
21st 1901. The right is reserved to accept
or reject any or all proposals. Envelopes
containing proposals should be endorsed
proposals for constructing Frame school
at Barros or BArrauquitas, or both," and
addressed to s. B. Hickman, Acting Com.
missioner. of Education. 2-1
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
Iran-Siberial Railway FINISHED
Yesterday
From Moscow To Vladivostock
By Rail
Especial Oablegram to Boletin Mercansi

New York, November 10th. =
Gable advices received from ST.
Petersburg state t a, the last rail
of the Trans-Siberian Railway was
laid yesterday.
The road is now completed and
cars will be run over it within the
next six weeks. This road has been
in course Of construction for ten
years and has cost over Two Hun
dred Million Dollars A branch
road to Port Arthur is being cors
tructed and its completion is expect
ed within the next year.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
Current News Notes.
Local And General.

The Secretary yesterday sustained the
action of tine Superior Board Of Health in
formulating rules and regulations for the
conduct of the plumbing trade. A petition
signed by several prominent native plumbers
complaining that the regulations were
illegal and usurped the powers Of the legis
lature, particular exception being taken to
the rule requiring plumbers to take exanin
ations, was sent to the Secretary. The
decision s0aS founded upon this letter.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

WILL SELL the rights and furniture Of
centrally located house, second and third
stories, situated in the best part Of the city,
finely furnished always cool and pleasant,
an unusal oportunity for resident Amer
can family. Address r. Box, 264 San
Juan. D.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
Scarcity Of Money h Russia
Commercial Houses Fail
and Banks Close
Special cablegram to Boletin Msrcantil

Special cablegram to Boletin MercAntil |
New York, November i6th.-
Cable advices received from Paris
state that there is serious scarcity
of money in Russia AT st Peters
burg many commercial houses have
been compelled to close their doors
and at Riga, two banks have failed.
There is great tear that general
panic is imminent and the govern
ment is doing all it can TO stem It.
The Minister of Finance NJ. Witte
has been informed of the grave con-
ditiop, and is consulting with French
bankers for loan
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Prisoner Jose Febo Gomez, who escaped
from the Ponce Jail on the 18th inst was
recaptured on the 10th, and taken to Ponce.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
TELEPHONE.......... q
Cable Address Morris" A. 3. Q. Oeds

The Boletn Mercdnta u The eldest aeDspGpez
On the Island. 1t IS conservative, isdependent and
progressive IN all matters Of public interest 1t o
read IN the best families, reaches the buying classes
md Is easily first IN public estimation ana - ~
sduertising medium.
Tho afternoon edition of the BoLBTM Seacees
swt Of to,on patrons "a hours IN adaancs q ~
soTsing dGilies.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

a. Hunts american Bntchery begs to
notify his customers that he has just received
per IS. Ponce, fresh supply Of Beef,
Mutton, Pork, Chickens, Turkeys, and
Creamery Butter In One Pound Packages,
all American, and also not to forget that
Thanksgiving Day Ia Drawing Near.
No. 2 San Jose Street, San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Nothing new has deyelope in the IgIesias
case. lglesias is still In Jail. On the re-
commentator Of the Attorney General the
bail has been reduced from 8 1000 to 1900.
Inglesias has not yet furnished the required
security.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

The navy collier Leonidas left this port TO-
day for Norfolk, Va. She carried mail, but
no passengers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
LEST YOU FORGET.

Any MakeTypefwriters, Slet Machines,
Pash Register or Small Machines Repaired
Oromptly and Oheaply.
WILLIAM q. GROFF.-P. o. BOX
302 Office at American Ice Factory. 3O-19
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

DIR. Hollander to day cabled the Gov
ernor that Mr.. Willoughby, the new Trea
surer of Porto Rico would leave for Sar
Juan on the steamer which leaves New
York on the 23rd inst. Mr., Willoughby
will qualify Immediately after his arrival
here, and will assume the duties Of his Office
without delay.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

benefit By tie general development oi the
traffic that the opening Of . canal across the
American Isthmus may cause.n .s
The Psnama Canal Company il also igs
Korant Of any action having been taken 81
the Sues Canal Company against the pro.
posed Nicaragua Oansl. ss,s..
A. T. II.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Lime g. Brick Yard ON the Marina ia
front of the Gas Works. Proprietor: Juan
Gomez Tudela Terms Moderate. 3O-24
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

The Portoricsn baseball players are orga
nizing ball nine to be composed entirely
Of natives The new team will be called
El Yuuque.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

There win be c)ncert at the Hotel
o.impo to morrow afternoon and evening.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Maximino Rivera Lopez, prisoner under
nine years sentence for arson, died in the
hospital at the Preside yesterday.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Mount Vernon Whlskey at Iszy's Cafe
on the Plaza. 1 NJ.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Take your Sunday cir. to I" La Msrgari
t."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16
To Our Readers

Our columns are open to correspondence
on everything affecting the coffee, sugar
and tobacco plantation and farming generally
and we cordially invite criticism and discus.
sion. Natural History notes will also be
welcomed, as we'll as all news of interest ad
planters. Communication should be to
dressed: The Editor, BoLETIN MER.
oANTH, ~ Plaza Alfonso, San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

SMOKE up; drink up; and be happy at
Issy's onthe Plaza. 1 NJ
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

SagasIs's Condition.
The Press and His Friends
Hopes founded IN the lIIustrious
Statesman.
Madrid, November lsth.-In re
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

New York Market to day
Centrifugal sugar &3.l1I16 /.
Muscovade sugar S.3,i6
Ste.ling exchange 4.Sa.1l2
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-11-16

Be good and you will be happy, provid
ed you get your ZOE CREAM SODA
sLa Margarita
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26

The material OF the lanterns varies
from fine woods and glass to iron, steel,
brass, bronze, copper, pewter, and even
silver. The simplest forms are cyIin-
ders which are perforated with nu-
merous holes, so as to resemble the
clumsy sieve. Then comes globes, cubes,
octahedra, -heXagonal prisms, ovoids
and more complex solid forms. The
prettiest of all are the mosque Ian
terms. Many of them are of bSonze in
Laid with silver, pierced with little
windows, and these closed in turn with
white or coiored glass. With lighted
candle inside they look like mass of
jewels in a dark room. a wealthy man
on Brooklyn Heights, who has tray
eIed a great deal, has one of his rooms
illuminated by lanterns of this type.
They range in size from small affairs
four inches in diameter to stately
lamps a foot in diameter and two feet
high. In place of candles inside he en-
ploys electric lights, one bulb to the
smaller lanterns and three, four and
a dozen to the larger ones. When the
current is turned on the splendor of
the effect is almost startling. The
colors of the glass have been deep
ened and made richer by the years, and
the radiance they give may be com
pared to that from great oriei in a
Gothic cathedral.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
Rnast Turkey.

The newer method Of roasting tur.
key without any stufIing is fast com
ing into favor, the natural flavor of the
bird being far more delicate and
wholesome than that impaired by high
Iy-seasoned forcemeat. If the bird
is home grown, dress aEd hang two
DAYS before it is needed. Dry plucl
the feathers. SINCE carefully, be sure
to remove the lungs and kidneys, and
then wipe the inside carefully with g
soft cloth wrung from cold water. I'm
less the entraiIs were broken, the deli
cate juices of the bird should not be
wasted by washing, much less soaking
in water-Iadics' World. New York.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
a Great New..paper BargaIn.

The Semi-Weekly Capital and the
Semi Weekly Herald cue year for $3.50
The Semi Weekly Capital, published
at Topeka, is one of the best farm
newspapers published anywhere. Real
izing that a god market report is one
of the most valuable features of a
farm newspaper. the Capital prints
twice week a full report of all the
markets of the world, including To-
peka, and the report is absolutely re-
liable.
1t prints all of the news of the cfvi
lied world fresh from the wires of
the Associated Press covering the
field more thoroughly than any of the
metropolitan weeklies. But in the
matter of Kansas news, it has no
competitor, our large corps of special
correspondents enabling as TO cover
the field thoroughly. Outside of your
own home paper, you can get more
local news from the Capital than from
any other paper published. 1t is
printed twice a week for only sI-0O
per year. Order it in connection with
the Semi. Weekly Herald, for oaly I,5o.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26

ment of the people, by the people and
for the people" But democrat not
only believes in government, but in
just government, and he will not be
deferred from pointing out and cor
recting injustice by the fear that
some one will carry his discomfort to
the point of despair What is the al
tentative? 1t is to praise evil or to
be silent in its presence. 1t is to en-
courage misrule and corruption; it is
to bring this government down to the
condition of those governments in
which oppression is so great and relief
so remote that the people become deS-
perate. To point out the government
abuses which cause anarchy is not to
justify or defend anarchy. A disease
cannot be treated until the cause is
ascertained. To charge democrat
with being responsible for anarchy be-
cause he tries to apply a rational and
permanent remedy is as unfair as to
blame physician for disease which
he points out and tries to cure.
If those who believe in Self-govern-
ment and who want to make the gov
eminent entirely beneficent are to be
charged with Unconscious anarchy"
of what are they guilty who pervert
government, profit by its perverSion
and then denounce criticism of their
miSdeeds?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
LUXURIOUS FOOTWEAR.
clippers GarnisTed with Geld for
the Ball Room, Boudoir OF
Carriage.

Gilt slippers twinkle on ballroom
floors, but only theVery dainty footed
should wear them, for an amply
planned pair of extremities, incased in
gilded kid, gain in bulk and breadth. A
refuge, and a worthy one, for those
whose shoe number runs beyond three,
is the black satin or silk slipper scintil-
1ating with tiny gold stars. and with
these can be worn very captivating
hose of black silk worked in gold
threads up the instep. To even the. or
binary black French kid or satin dane
ing shoe a high heel is given and the
luxurious rose or blue quilted satin
bedroom pantoufle is decorated with
bullion fringe about the top, says the
st. Louis Gobe-Democrat.
Another excuse for garnishing a slip
per with gold is that of running a gold
braid about the tep of the delicate foot
covering and tying it over the instep
in bow with tasseIed ends. Very Ia
pering of toe and lofty of heels are all
the new evening shoes. For the nonce
women have given up the use of deli
cate suede and patent leather ties, and
are finding novelty and satisfaction in
slippers that are intricately strapped
over the instep. The straps run up from
a point low upon the toe and afford
glimpses of the delicate openworked
and embroidered hose. Properly
shaped, the straps fulfill the double Of
fee of giving the foot an appearance
of dainty s1enderness and of holding
the slippers close about the members
it covers.
Pretty enough are the rose, white
green and black ooze skin slippers,
stitched with gold threads in a series
of lines converging at the toe, or in a
scroll pattern of mingled gold and sill
yer lines.
In Paris we hear, on the best au-
thority, that mouse gray suede, satin,
velvet slippers are esteemed above all
others, SO that very, very smart wom-
en- are wearing exquisite little slippers
made of finely cured mole and rat skin.
The gray shod foot is considered far
more harmonious with costumes Of
any and every color than the black or
tan shoe, and many of these mole and
rat skin slippers are finished over the
instep with the head or complete body
Of wee bit mouseie," whose eyes are
diamonds. Gray silk hose that have
the new satin finish accompany the
quaint slippers. against. which some
women conceive a piquant pleasure in
wearing on their toes the stuffed pre-
sentiment of the little beastie who,
in the flesh, would make their blood run
cold and their feet run fast.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ COUNTY NEWS ~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Long Island Items.

Long lSiaG0 ITEMS
Charles Pickle was in Agra few
days.
Mrs. N. F. johnson and son, Chand-
Ter, spent Sunday in Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. U. Shields and fam
lily and Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Whitcomb
spent Sunday with DR.. Bonnie at
Almena.
Will Ze;llmer returned home Mon
day from Texas and is now reported
dangero asly ill.
Mrs. P. c. Wagner and son return
ed Tuesday from Colorado.
H;lrve Borah, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. L. K. Carnahan, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Poor is visiting in Republican
| this week.
Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Harstin
drove over to the Burg Friday.
Miss Jessie Carl has been sick.
Miss Maud Smith visited parents in
Prairie View Sunday-also F. II.
Baker and Nina Carl.
Miss Nettie Rodenbough has been
quite sick.
Born, to Mr.. and MIS-. Dave Miller
ten pound girl, October Is Grand
ma Rogers and Aunt Mamie now, if
you please.
Doss Rogers has gone to Omaha,
where he will assist his uncle in cattle
feeding.
A friendly game of ball took place
between the school nine of Almena
and our nine-resu1ting in score of
% to Is in favor AImena.
The basket supper given by the la
dies of the Luthern church on Friday
evening was not only a pleasant affair
but resulted in neat little fund for
incide ntalS.
John Kenyon went to Alma Friday.
Lusby Sc Fawber have "husked"
their peanut crop.
Nlf. IayIof, our local creamery man,
has been placed back on the road
again. Mr.. Mowery will have charge
of the station here.
Walter Cozad arrived Thursday
from Denver to visit relatives here.
FlosSie Carr ahan began her school
in district 65, Monday.
Miss Eur ice Killebrew was in town
Sunday.
Miss Tlnen Johnson is quite sick
with ty phoid fever.
Ray Scott returned from Plainville
this W eek, where he has been working.
Al Happen has returned home from
his our through the state with his
me- try-go-round.
Floyd and Ray johnson visited their
fl lends in Long Island Sunday.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
CONVERT LANTERNS.
An Old Fad with Modern Improve
ments - An Electrical
Display.

In the old days favorite fad for
travellers in ancient lands was the col
lection of lanterns. Those from ruined
converts. decayed mosques and pow
erty-strieken shrines were prime favor
ties. The fad. is not entirely dead, but
the supply has run so short that now
enterprising firms in Birmingham,
England, and in New York turn out
large numbers of excellent limitations.
SAYS the Post. The new ones are
made by hand, and, so far as
strength and durability are concerned,
are superior to the ancient designs,
which were hand made, but the latter
in many instances were ornamented
with inlaid work, as well as with carv-
ing and twisting OF the most artistic
type The machine-made goods can
never reproduce these latter character
istice 50 well IS to deceive an expeFt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
Marvin.

Mrs. Wright has been very sick, but
is improving.
Rev. Bowman, of Glen Elder, was
in town Thursday.
Miss Zelta Stevens spent few days
last week with Miss Alice Gibbs.
Miss Emma Hatfield returned to
her home at Boone. Ia. Tuesday even
ing via. Rock Island.
Geo. Ewell has bought the Scrivner
farm.
The meetings are progressing nice
ly-great interest is manifested.
Miss Ida Baker spent Sunday at
home.
Mr.. Ham and and Mrs. Sutton,
brothe,: and niece of Mrs. 1. T. Will
Jams, returned to their home at
Larnetl, Kas., Tuesday.
W. &. Weston returned from G uil-
ford, Mo, Observation-Disclosures two OF
the cl hldren. He reports his wife as
improving.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26

The kind of reading matter which
the progressive farmer persues is of
vital Importance TO him, and upon
this to a great extent depends his in
come. The Kansas Farmer, publish
ed at Topeka, is the most complete
paper for the western farmer. 1t
covers the whole system Of farming
and in addition contains the very
latest market reports, which in them
selves are of great value to all farm
ers. When requested we viii send
the Stock Breeders Annual, which
contains in convenient form a careful
discussion of the relative value OF
feeds and feeding. We are able to
make this most liberal offer of the
Kansas Farmer, Stock Breeders An
nual, and the Semi Weekly Herald for
s1.35 which places it within the reach
Of al.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-10-26
Teachers Programs.

Following is the program of the
Teachers Association to be held in
Phillipsburg Nov, 2, commencing at
1:3O p. M: ''Our Text Books, "-Ches-
ter IngIe; Discussion-A. b. Dixon,
Sarah Ferguson Morality in the
Public Schools, w. R. Arthur; Dis
cussion-Edith Finch, Nettie Taylor
Reading Circle Work: "What we are
Doing'-F. Fl. Baker; Discussion.
NJ. TadIock, Robert Richard; "Athlet,
Gilman Garlic; DiScussion-N.
c. Bracken, II. L. Vogle; Business
Meeting.