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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-22
Farming in Alaska.
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.

Minneapolis Tribune.
The bulletin of the Census Bureau relat-
ing to agriculture in Alaska suggests what
might be done in the farming line in that
Territory. There are but twelve farms,
all situated on the southeastern coast in
the vicinity of Juneau and Sitka, and in
the southwestern region along Cooks inlet.
The farms aggregate only 19 acres all
told, and yet the profits from these farms
last year was $S.046. What quarter section
of farming land hereabouts pays more than
sc 90 annual nrOft2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-22

misunderstanding lamasery, giving further
evidence. II any was needed, that we had
reached a more civilized settlement than
those we had recently visited. Immediate
ly we had entered the village we sent TO
the head man notice Of our arrival. In
another quarter of an hour down upon Us
swept this important functionary, and
after expressing his chagrin that there
were no houses vacant where he might
properly entertain such august visitors, he
cleared a spot in front of his own dwelling,
where we could pitch several tents for the
Kiangsis, and escorted US to the lamasery.
IT, was nearly dark when we reached it.
Al old lama was standing on a little emi-
nence at the door. clapping two small
hand-drums together TO call his flock TO
their evening devotions. but catching sight
of our presence he ceased his labors and
came down TO give us greeting. After Civ
ing us a p%aternal welcome and the promise
that he would return later, he spread sew
eral mats on the floor, ordered one Of the
lay lamas to prepare US a meal, and re-
turned to the main hall Of the temple,
where, curious to witness this celebration
of evening prayer. which Rockhill has
described as a remarkably pleasing func-
- We "a GU nlAn q IL" lIAAlluNCS I
The ceremony was very simple, small fires
of juniper branches being lighted in the
inches before the small images Of patron
saints. while several lamas in the farther
end OF the apartment played a mournful
dirge on several small horns and pipes.
The vague and uncertain gloom, the family
Pickering lights, the weird music. and the
chanting lamas In their red gowns pros
trated on the floor. twisting their prayer
wheels and slowly waving small prayer
flags, formed a picture weirdly indescrib-
able.
LAMAS AT PRAYER.
1 looked at them with deep interest, for,
though 1 had seen much OF devotion in
towns and cities of more favored lands,
it was a spectacle Of extraordinary inter
est TO see these semi-barbarous monks as
sembled in this lonely mountain TO worship
in all sincerity, according to the best light
they had, the gods of their fathers. 1 could
not follow them in their long and repeated
kneefings and prostrations, but the simple
fact of having seen them at their devo-
tions gave me confidence; though I had
heard and read that the Italian bandit
goes to the altar to ask forgiveness for
crimes he intends to commit; and had lit
tie reason 10 place o~Verabundance of faith
in the hollow mockery OF lama Buddhism,
yet l always felt a certain degree of con-
idence in him who practiced the duties
of his religion, whatever that religion
might be. The services over, several of the
lamas accompanied us to the room as
signed for our occupation, built a fire in
the middle. and discreetly retired. after
listening with l~iveliest satisfaction to a
voluminous discourse on the wonders of
western civilization, n left us to sleep.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-22
IT HAS AN ENEMY.

This view has more recently received
strong Confirmation. In 1900 Mr.. Shinkai
/. Kuwana, assistant entomologist at Le-
land Stanford, spent the summer i'm his
native Japan and investigated the scale
insects more thoroughly than had before
been possible. He not only found the San
Jose scale widely distributed, but discov-
cred also two common insects, a chalcid
fly and a lady beetle. feeding upon the
scale and thus keeping it from developing
the numerical strength which is necessary
for the actual destruction of the trees it
attacks. He learned, too, that artificial
preventives not unlike those in the
United States were employed in Japan also
applied in many cases witt a brush: that
is in the same manner as suggested by Mr..
Dawson at the Arnold arboretum. In this
last connection it is interesting to note
that the successful growth Of japanese
trees at the arboretum, where they have
been studied as perhaps Nowhere else out
side of Japan, has done much TO show that
the conditions of tree growth in the north
eastern United States closely resemble
those in Japan. II the tree does well and
the scale does well it would seem as If the
parasite ought to do well too.
Mr.. Kuwana's investigations have been
published. but IL is not generally known
that Mr.. Marlatt. OF the United States
Department of Agriculture, is at present
also in Japan, investigating the scale and
its parasites. II he reports favorably it
is not unlikely that the near future will
see the speedy importation of the japanese
enemies of the scale into the United States.
with a full realization, is to be hoped, Of
Professor Webster's prophecy.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Madagascar S Queen.
Lightsome of Spirit.

Those who have met ex.Queen Ranava-
Iona in Paris describe her as being full
of interest and animation, joyous!y entering
into the spirit Of the gay capital. S1e is
no longer Oppressed by the cares Of state
and surrounded by importunate and dun
ineerng relations, which often made her
life burden in Madagascar. She has de.
voted some of her time in exile to an ac-
QUESTION of French, AMI, although her
knowledge is as yet somewhat elementary,
when she gets entanged in the iltricacles
of the language she helps herself out with
smiles and gesticuations and laughter.
Marie Louise, the bright little four-year-
old child, who accompanies Ranavalona,
has somewhat sad history. Her mother,
niece OF The eI.queeD, was only fifteen J ears
old when she fell in love with French
officer at Antananari,o, and died giving
birth to Marie Lnuise a. Raunion, the first
place of Ranavaloua's exile. The RI queens
talrd husband. Ra'n,larvony, ex prime mi
mister Of Madagascar, diet at Algiers in
1896.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Citizenship d Porto RicanS,
There Are Knotty Problems.
For the Administration To Salvc.

The status of Puerto Ricans and Philip
pnos as regards citizenship is worrying the
ADMINISTRATION. The question Of extending
the contract labor and immigration laws to
Puerto Rico and tue Philippines is causing
serious irritation. 1t is expected that test
cases will soon be brought in the lower
courts and carried to the United States
Supreme Court when the question OF
citizenship as applied to natives of the new
possessions comes before this high tribunal
Administration officials will be more annoy
ed than by the question of tariff.
The State and Treasury Departments are
at variance in establishing precedents. Ph'
ipp,nos destined to participate in the Fan
American Exposition at Buffalo were re-
fused admittance at San Francisco because
of their ply sical condition and were sent
back to their homes.
On almost the same date Ambassador
Ohoate was instructed by Secretary Lay
to grant Philippines in London credentials,
which practically recognizes them as Amer
lean citizens and would entltie them to
land at San Francisco or elsewhere without
reference to their physical condition.
Just preceding this Mr.. Dsgetau OF
Puerto Rico was admitted to practice be
fore the Supreme Court, although the law
stipulates that none but citizens of the
United States can have that privilege.
If Puerto Ricans and Philippines are
held to be citlzens of this country the con
tract labor and immigration laws cannot
be applied against them. When test Case
was made Of Puerto Rican brought IN
under cnntract the issue was avoided by
having the man released.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Enpervr Nc KnIeY.

Poor M. Bryan has been missed again
by the hysterical shrieking of the anti
imperialists. He had heard them say so
often that if the Supreme Court were to
hold that the constitution did not extend
ec proprio vig0re to all our neW posses
sions it would be a decision in favor Of
Imperialism that he believed 1t. So when
the news reached Linceln, Neb., Bryan sat
down to compose ringing" article for
the COmmoner upon the subject, says the
N. Y. Post. lie put at the bead of the
first sheet the title, Emperor Mckinley"
and with hand trembling With excitement
set the pace for what was to follow in the
sentence: "By vote of 10 4 the
Supreme Court has declared President
Mckinley Emperor of Porto Rico and,
according to the press dispatches, the en-
peror has gladly and gratefully accepted
the title conferred upon him by the highest
judicial tribunal of the land"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
The Philippine Commission
Secretary Long Puts The Nc
Clellan In Commission.

Especial Oablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New York, June 30 Secretary
Of The Navy, Hon. John ID. Long
has ordered the transport. Mcclellan
10 be ready to sail tor tie Philippi-
nes on The lOih ms. She will lake
the Commission recently appointed
by President Nc Kiuley who go
these inve stigate the ecoromic and
social condition of the islands The
Ingalls,, owing to her mish"p in
locking is not be available Tor the
voyage.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Root Talks FaVQI5b|y.

Having received news that the Cuban
Convention mad adopted the Platt amend
ment without alteration or comment OF any
kind, Secretary Root said cit means the
independence of Cuba and all tuat IS best
and freest in Cuba will he backed by all
that is best in the United States" Mr..
Root is in position to give effect to LIS
own words, and if he shall do SO, he may
atone for some serious blunders in the past,
and even earn the gratitude Of Cuba and
of the United States in the future.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
General Summer May Be Promoted
Services In Effecting Surrender
Of Gen. Gales And His
Forces To Be Officially
Recognized.

Especial cablegram to Bcletin Mercan;ill
New York, 80 The War Depart
ment at Washington has requested
the President of the United States
to officially show appreciation OF the
work OF General Summer in the
Philippines, who succeeded in secur'
ing the surrender of General Cailles
and his troops
1t is thought that he will be ap-
pointed Governor of the Laguna
district.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Dramatic Revelation.

In the Court House at White Plains,
N. Y, recently Samuel s. Cosgrove, a
New York detective, abandoned the crln-
inal role that be had played for months in
the interest of justice. At the entrance OF
the Grand Jury room he confronted men
with whom he had planned grave crimes.
:. am an officer Of the law !" he shouted,
81 warn you to tell the truth" His un-
masking produced a sensation.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Notice.

All pupils of the public schools in San
Juan, San.urce and Rio Piedras are reques
ted by Superintendent Armstrong t" meet
at the Girls Schoo', Plaza Oclol, Opposite
the Theatre) every morning 2 45 to drill
for the exercises to take place on Indepen
ce dav. Every pupil Who participates in the
exercises On that day will receive two tickets
for refres iments.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Preparations are being made in San Juan
San'urce and Cataiio for big celebration
on the Fourth of July. All the leading citi-
zens have contributed t'wards defrayng the
expenses of the memorial exercises on that
day and although it follows so closely the
20 day fiesta there will he a patrotic OBJ.
servatlon of the nations birthday greater
than the Island has ever seen.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
The Special Session Of
The Legislature
Messrs- -Barbosa and Brioso
Recalled.
til1-Ne30 York July 1st.
,iai correspondence co DoI5lin

Especial correspondence ce1 10 D015fln l6ercan-
til.) NeW York July lst.
3 DIR. Jose q. Barbosa and DR.. jose Gomez
Brioso, members of tue Execntiv- Council
of Porto Rico, who are in this city, have
received cable dispatches from Porto Rico
calling them back to attend special ses.
sion of the Legislature called for July 4th.
Although they are not informed of the
purpose of this extraordinary session, they
believe that it is ca led to take action. upon
the question Of the abolition of the tariff
dunes betwe,n the United States and
Porto Rico
They say that Treasurer Hollander has
made a report showing that the receipts of
the island acill be sufficient to carry on the
adminlstrati of the Government after the
new Hollandpr law goes into tffdct on July
/, and this beng the case, the Legislature
Can request Tho United States Government
to suspend the further operation OF the
Foraker Law.
EDWARDS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

The fireworks on the Plaza Alfonso XII
last night were exceptionally 6ne. The
large set piece at the head of the square
gained much applause, and deservedly too,
for it was a beautiful specimen of the pyro.
technic art.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Mr. l.. 8. Pulster, property clerk in
Col. Oltm's Office has received cablegrain
from tue United States calling him home
on business. He has obtained leave of ab.
sence and will return by the next steamer
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Chief Techter of the Insular Police is
not satisfied to take reports from his sub
ordinetes at his office, no matter how trus.
ted and efficient they may have proved
themselves to be.
Two or three times o week he can be
seen on the streets making a personal in
yestigation of the work of his pstrolmen.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Two men from Aguas Buenas had a
dispute in "Tertulia" on St Sol last night
in regard to q well known character In the
Capital. A free fight followed in which
Arturo Mendez of Aguadilla. one Of the by
ISLANDERS, was severly cut with a razor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Half dozen of quartermaster clerks,
headed by Mr. Hugn Barclay, all in regul-
alton sailor costume as masqueraders visited
the theatre and the principal kiosks last
night.
They had jolly good time and tho
songs ard instrumental music We're a Il
to the spectators.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

1t is reported that Col. Glen will sail
for the United States on the 6tn of August.
lie will go to San Antonio, Texas, not to
Austin as was enormously stated in Satur
days issue.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

the "Carucas" will sail from San Jua<
for the United States on the 3rd install,
Only a few passengers have booked from
Venazuela aud consequently first class ac]
comodatons can be secured.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

The sailors who come ashore from the
American varships give the police more OF
less trouble every night that shore-liberty
is granted. TGey have had no less than
seven collisions with the city's guardians
in the last 4S hours.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
City and Suburbs
Local and Personal Notes
In and About the Capital

The tweny.day fiesta ended last night.
TO day, with the exception of few ofth
specially licensed kioscOs achich will do bust
ness until after the fourth of July the city
has resumed lis customary aspect.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Capt. Crabbe, Who succeeds Col. Glen
District Quartermaster here, is an offfe
the 9Th u. $. Cavalry and is how stat
at Porto Principe, Cuba.
Capt Orabbe will probably arrive a. \
Capital at an early date.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

The alcalde is creating and unfavorable
opinion of his ability as business man
and OF bis patriotism as well, by the neglect
he shows in taxing the regulation care Of
the American flag that floats over his Office
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
San Juan. Julv Doth 1901

OtlII ufIIi -oOII, I0VI
Sealed proposals in trpicate for the erecti on
Of a school building at Arecibo will be received at
this office until 200 p. NJ. July 9th, 1901. and
then opened. Information furnished Oh applca.
ton The right is reserved to accept or reject
any or all proposals. Envelopes ntaining pro
posals should be endorsed " Proposals for cons
tructing school at Arecido " d addressed to
NJ G. Brumbaugh,
2-3 Commissioner of Education.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
New York Market to day
Which Will Be Most Honored :

Andrew Carnegie will erect monument
to james G. Blaine, fori whom he had
personal friendship and warm admiration.
A site, 1t is believed. will be chosen in
'Schenley Park, near the Carnegie Institute
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
To Pit q Stop on Emigration
Authorities to Take Action.

Especial cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
New Yor, July 1st-It is unoffi.
cially stated, but on good authority,
thgt legal steps will be taken to pre-
vent the exodus of Porto Rican la.
borers. The Committee on Imm-
grafton has passed resolutions to
that effect.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Truth VIII Be Told.
But When ?

1t may never be known just what per
centage Of the 35,O 600 volunteers who went
to the Philippines two years ago will Re the
same men physically that they were when
they started for the Far East. In due cour.
Sc OF time, statistics will have been compile d
showing how many we're killed in action,
how many died from wounds and of disease.
and the number mustered out as able bod.
ed persons
The figures shosing the number mustered
out as able bodied will be misleading, as the
claims for pensions will disclose. The in.
increased lists of pension claimants will tell
more accurately the disastrous result of the
two years. service Of the $4,000 men in the
tropics.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
The Heat IN New Yok.
Prostrations and Deaths.

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercanlti
New York, July 1st.-The heat
is so intense in this city and vicinity
that many pfostrations and deaths
have occurred.
Many families have left tor their
summer homes ane Business is sus
pended at during the middle Of the
day.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Her New! Mast.

The Shamrock III, is back in. dock at Gre.
enock with new steel pole which was shit.
ed SO suddenly of Cowes.
Advantages claimed for the steel pole
mast are that it is lighter, and that the new
mast is much stronger close to the deck,
While there can be no chance of its buckling.
The new challenger will not race on the
Clyde.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Duties ID American Colonies
Reduced By French Government.
Less Duties To Be Imposed Upcn
Coffee, Sugar and Some Other
Products.

Especial cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
Paris, July 1st,-The French go
vernmens has ordered a reduction
in import duties on variousproducts
of foreign countries
The American colonies received
favorable reductions, especially co
flee. and Puerto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippines are principally the gsi
ners by this legislation.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
Nj Americans Troops To Remain
Ii Inha.

Especial cablegram to Bolelin Mercantill
New York, July 1ts.--Reports
from Washington state that the Ca
binet passed a definite resolu'ion
late Saturday evening with respeci
to the exact time the America,
troops are to be recalled from Cu3a
AS ), ct the date has not betn Off
cially announcet but it is probable
that the time of their recall will not
be faf'f from Sept. 1st.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Especial Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil
Havana, July lst.- To day Elec
toral Law was discussed by the Gu
ban Natioral Convention Though
some clauses wei g opposed, the Law
received unanimous approval.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
The Ne Cblan To Take Thr
Gibraltar Route.
A Voyage Around The World,

Special cablegram to B"letip Nercan'i
New York, June 30--The " Nc
Clellan" will leave for Gibraltar iL-
stead of via the MADEIRA Islands. The
return will be made by way of the
Pacific Ocean, thereby completing
trip around the world
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01
The Press Finds Nothing Out
Three Meetings.

Special cablegrams to Bolehn Mercantil
Washington, 1st.--The press has
been unable to obtain ary intorma-
tion from the Cuban generals Maxi
mo Gomez and Estrada Palma as to
the reason Tor the three conferences
held with the President the day be
fore yesterday in the White House.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

''It takes nine tailors to make a name.
Swiggett has more than that numter.
1t you wish tor up to date clothes 60 to
Swiggett. d.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

Just received per s. s. Ponce fresh sup
py Of American Beef. Mutton. Pork. Chic
kens. Turkeys and Creamery Butter in one
pound paper packages.
q. Hunts American Biltchery.
San jose No. g D
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-07-01

FOR SALE Two desirable properties.
One near Cupey and the other at Hato
nuevo, suburbs of Rio Piedras. The first
contains 130 cuerdas, 8 of which are planted
with coffee in full bearing. The other con.
taics 200 cuerdas
For fall information address.
AGLAS s. SOBRINOS
15-5 Rio Piedras
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-02-16
El SuicidiO de anOChe.

Il ~.
Serian pT6ximamente las II de
Ia noche, cuando un disparo de re.
v6lver alarmo los vecinos de Ia Gale
Infanta Luisa de 10 Marina.
Corrieron hacia el lugar del dis
paro 81 Inspector Sr. Maim6 y el.
guardia Juan Vargas Nfeves, subien
do & los altos de Ia casa no de di-
cha calle, donde encontraron tendi-
do en- IN catre y herido. de muerte
por un balazo al vecino don Veneran
do Castell
En- el acto Sc did cuenta q las au
toridades constituy 9ndose el Juzga.
do de Cathedral 6. incaut4ndose del
revolver que halo en- manos del sui
cida. ~.
A petici6n de Ia famflia, el Juez
dispuso que 81 cadaver quedara en-
Ia casa hasta hoy que SO le ha hecho
ell entierro. .s..--
Sc supone que los m6viles del
suicide Sc fundan en- un triste pade
cimiento que sufrfa el Sr. Castell.