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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29
SAN JUAN, AUGUST %, 1901.
Editorial Comment.

Rubber, though used for certain purposes
since immemorial time, had an exceed ng-
ly limited utility value before the process
of vulcanizing was discovered by an Amer
lean named Charles Goodyear in 1874 The
new substance Immediately jumped into
leading place in all lines of manufacturing
its uses became indefinitely multiplied and
it rapidly dispossessed other material in tie
xibility and endurance for the fabrication OF
articles in vast range of commercial de-
mand.
Then as was the case with the search
Tor the Ciuchona raid began to be made
upon the rubber tree achorever found, qchich
rocked not the destruction that followed
upon its greedy wake, the ak Of the White
and the black or broom man alike tore its
way through the forests and scattered its
blight of lacerated and bleeding and dead
and dying monarchs of the wood behind.
That reckless denudation Of the rubber
forests is still going on. 1t is rapidly des-
troying the natural sources of supply while
the demand is steadily increasing. The end
is not far away if steps are not soon taken
to renew and perpetuate the rubber tree.
In Central America and along the Amazon,
which have always been the chief sources
of supply, these wasteful methods have
largely extinguished the easily accessible
trees. There are no steps beiLg taken to
renew them.
The attention OF the agricultural classes
in all tropical countries has been recently
kcenly directed towards the production Of
rubber, the American Agricultural Depart-
ia. s!!5I = gca atienIisa ), aa 45,lsss ass
nations, and many facts beasing upon the
industry have been gathered and presented
There -iB promise of great profit in it and
the planters Of Porto Rico can do no bet
ter than investigate the facts with q view
to undertaking the introduction of this
most valuable of trees. 1t can be done,
the trees will flourish here, their habitat is
acide, they grow in every region cf the
tropics in belt three thousand miles in
width. Under the steadily gro,oing demands
for the gum their yield would bring untold
wealth to Porto Rico.
What rubber growing has done elsewhere
may be cited. The great city Of Para with
loo, 900 people at the mouth of tie Amazon
has been almost exclusively built up upon
it. Manaos 1900 miles further up the
great river, as rubber center has sprung
up as Para's rival and has 10000 people.
Para ships daily 100 600 lbs. of rubber and
Manaos one third as much. There are two
large cities on the African coast that live
upon the ruber trade.
The cultivation of rubber trees requires
little skill and may be carried on in con
nection with other crops. Superintendent
Hart, of the Botanical Gardens Of Trnid.
ad has put out about ten thousand seeds
In that island
He expects to prove the adaptibility Of
the West Indian climate to. the growth of
the tree. He estimates that an acre Of
400 trees.will give gross return of $3.50
per annum while the eGpense of mainten-
ance is less than for any other known crop.
No time should be lost in beginning q
thorough trial of this royal tree in our is
land.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The alcalde was on yesterday presented
with petition signed by 25 residents of
San Juan requesting that the flag on the
city building which has been permitted to
fy all night should be raised and lowered at
sunrise and sunset.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Mr.. Benjamin F. Butter, the local mana
ger of the N. Y. & P. r. Steamship Com
pang, has ON behalf of the firm he repre-.
sents offered to bring from New York tree
of charge on the Company Steamers all
clothing which may be sent for the use of
poor children in Porto Rico who are unable
to attend school for the want of proper gar
ments.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The three Cinnamon who landed here
some time ago and were being held by the
authorities were placed last night on the
steamer Cataluna by the Commissioner of
Immigraticn and will be sent on to Cuba.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The Spanish steamer Catalina came into
the harbor yesterday evening bringing a
few passengers for San Juan. There was
. large list on board for Cuba. Among
these we're number Of Spanish clerics en-
ronte for Havana and their black gowns
were in evidence last night in the streets as
ley were being conducted about for the
purpose Of reviewing the city.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Mr. Strager, representing A, r. Young
q Co., Of New York, has secured so acres
0 Hand near Rio Piedrss which he>has al
rdPdy caused to be plog led and prepared
I'd receive stock of Bermuda onion seed.
This is a practical none towards the
development of the many resources in Porto
Rico which require only the quickening forces
OF capital and the hand Of the experienced
industrialist to profitably expand.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29
RunOured Retreat d General Knox
20 Casualties.

Special cablegram to Boletin McrcantilJ
NV York, August 29th. The
"Pe'it Journal of Paris publishes
a supposed cablegram saying that
general Knox has beeu attacked by,
two boer commandos near Wepener
and was oblrged to retreat leaving
20 dead on the field The boer ca
are not given.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29
TELEPHONE. a
Cable Address Morris" A. ,. y. CODE

Tho Boletin MercanM is the Oldest Xeacspape,
on ute Island. tits conservative, Independent ana
progressive in all matters Of public interest. Al
read ~ the best families, reaches the buying classes
md is easly first in publis estimation and as On
advertising medium.
The afternoon edition of tho BoIRTIN reaches
out of fown patrons "a hours IN aduancs ~ tho
usorning dailies
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Troop "E," P. r. mounted battalion
are taking daily drills near the 11th Infan
try barracks.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The grounds surrounding the l1th Infan.
try and Artillery barracks during yesterday
and'to day have presented an animated and
stirring spectacle through the lively evolut-
ions Of the mounted detachment of the Por.
oRjco regiment which arrived on Tuesday
fro Oayey.
counted drills have gone on at regular
id ryals and the air has been musical with
bit calls.
Bor Swift's soldiers make Q creditable
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The Chief of police has received six typ,
writing machines for the use Of the d differen
!" Commandanciasn
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

A new periodical viii be published shortly
in Arecibo under the direction of Don jose
Lugo Perez.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

For the third time we call the attention
Of the Sanitary Inspector to the offensive
odour ofthe drain between San Sebastian
aud Tanca.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The people in Oatafio also complain Of the
filthy condition Of the streets the letrinas
and the corrales Of that town, which MANAGE
them with an outbreak Of typhus during this
hot weather.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Corporal Llamas OF the Insular police has
ten days furlough to restablish his health in.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The Roncoioni Company " Ii make il
debut in Arecibo next week. The inhabit-
ants may be congratulated.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The flags on the public buildings of San
Juan were all furled at sun set last even.
ing.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Changes have been made in the mess
rooms at the marine barracks.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29
The Insular Police.


The fine organization originally constitut-
"a oy the late General Henry and who
'orm our general constabulary under the
name OF the Insular police have as rule
performed excellent service in preserving
the peace and in the protection Of life and
property throughout the island. They have
done much towards making San Juan veil
governed and orderly city since they have
been stationed here as "a guardian force in
place Of the former metropolitan organisat
ion; il will not be denied that things are
far beteer under their supervision and con
troll than formerly.
The insular police is peculiar body and
has no congener elsewhere unless the Can
adian mounted border force may be said to
approach it in character. The conditions
as they were found by General Henry af
ter he assumed the military governorship Of
Porto Rico justified the creation of this un.
usual force, there was state o lawless
ness in the interregnum which followed the
transfer Of sovereignty that approached
near to anarchy. 1t was a situation that
could not be satisfactorily deelt with Oy
means of the military arm, there was som
thing needed more elastic in character and
less subject to strict regulations. He fell
that the people of the island should them
selves supply the instrument for preserving
their owe peace, especially as civil govern
men was sure to come in the near future.
So hisgallant and wise Commander cal
led into being the splendid mobile organic
alton whose representatives are to be fount
in all parts of tbe island.
As time passed the wisdom of Genera
Henry will be demonstrated in the increas
| ing usefulness of this excellent force which
under its able chief, Captain Techter. j
constantly improving in personnel and il
point Of efeciancy.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

The various departments are showing
pardonable pride in endeavoring to obtain
flags OF more creditable appearance for use
on the ruhl c buildings than those that have
been recently given to the breeze.
Recently the alcaldia displayed new
banner and now movement is ON foot to
get better one for the executive mansion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29
Local And Genera,

The German liner en- route for st. Tho
mas arrived yesterday afternoon.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

Other cities and suburbs having celebrat-
ed their iestas Santurce will begin three
days season soon under the title of the fes-
tival of San Mateo.
It is to Re hoped that the attendance will
be satisfactory and That the event will be
as successful as similar ones have been ell.
seHhere this year.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

A numerously signed petition is being
taken around for still more signatures, pray
ing the alcalde of San Juan to have more
decent respect for, and better care shown the
National flag flying over the Ayuntamiento
building. It is time that some such action
were taken. Good LUCK to the initiator Of
the movement!
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-29

WANTED A FURNIBHED ROOM WIT6
w Board in American family: xoderat, priee
Address Board, BoLITIH HER0AHrlL
] EL GRAN |
] |NVENTOI|

Reconocidas Las vir-
tudes del aceite de hf-
gado de bacalao en- Ell
raquitismo, enfermeda-1
des del pecho y. otras
,,e luch6 durante mu-
cho tempo con el in.
convenientc de su olor
y sabor desagradables
que imposibiitaban su
administration. De ahf
nacio Ell pensamiento
de aiiadirle emulavos
en- aparatos apropiados
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Crossing the Atlantic.

Thomas A. Buckley, accompanied by
his niece, Miss b. V. McTighe, left at
ll.42 o'clock this morning for New York
city, and tomorrow will sail on the City
of Rome. They will spend two months
in Scotland, England, Ireland and
Wales. Last evening Mr.. Buckley was
rendered a parting serenade by st. AIMS
band.
Mrs. Neil Gallagher. of Sandy Run,
went to New York yesterday aud will
leave tomorrow for Ireland on the City
of Rome. She is accompanied by her
husband, who will likely take passage
on the same vessel.
On Saturday, July G, Sine j. Neu-
Burger, manager of the NeuBurger
store, will leave New York for Brennan,
Germany. He will spend several weeks
on the Continent and on his return trip
will visit the principal cities of Great
Britain.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Republican Primaries.

The Republicans of the county will
hold their primary elections at the varl-
Gus polls tomorrow afternoon. In
this section the interest manifested is
much less than in former years, but
there is strong feeling among the
voters that Sheriff Harvey ought to
receive large vote for the nomination
of recorder. The fact that the law
debars him from succeeding himself as
sheriff has caused his friends to make
a strong fight for further honors for him,
since he so ably and satisfactorily filled
his present position.
Sheriff Harvey has conducted his
office impartially and without favor to
great or small, and his nomination for
recorder would be but slight recognition
of faithful work.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Married Yesterday.

At St. AIMS church yesterday at noon
John J. McBrearty, Esq and Miss Kate
Timony were married by Rev. f. Mack.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of number of friends of the
young couple. Thomas A. McCole, of
Washington, acted as groomsman, and
Miss Sadie O'Donnell, of Philadelphia,
was the bridesmaid. Miss Bid Timony
was maid OF honor and Daniel
j. Timony and William Lawlor were
nshers. The wedding march was played
by Miss Mary Sweeney.
A reception was held at the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Tmony,
where the invited guests and friens
assembled in large number and extend
ed their congratulations and best wishes.
At o'clock the wedding party departed
for Iazleton, where Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Brearty took a train for Washington.
After spending few weeks sightseeing
in the large cities they will return home.
Mr.. McBrearty is a well known young
attorney of town and is at present
secretary of the borough council. The
bride has until recently been one of
Freeand's school teachers and is a
popular young lady. They begin life
with the best wishes of their many
friends
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28

ton; Charles Yost, Freeland; John Nc
Cam, Sandy Run; Neal Gallagher,
Sandy Run; Frank Ferrar, Hazeton;
William II. Phillips, Hazleton; Henry
Hawk, Hazleton; John Reeves. Lans-
ford; John Mitchell, Lansford; William
Derbey, Lansford; Frank Breame
Jeanesville; Ludwig Lindeman, Der
ringer.
For assistant foremens certificates:
James McGlynn, Jeanesyile; Owen
Harris, Halle Brook; George Aiken,
Lansford.
The board of examiners is composed
of w. II. Davis, Hazleton,emi inspec-
tor; A. W. Drake, Lattimer, superin-
tendent; Patrick Smith, MilnesVille,
miner and George McGee, of Freeland,
miner. James E. Roderick, OF Halle
ton, is secretary of the board
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
TESTIMONY.
Commissioner In Injunction Case Is
Sitting at Drifton.


Lawrence b. Jones, of Wilkesbarre,
the commissioner named by Judge Hal
sey to take testimony in the injunction
proceeding instituted by l.. C. Smith
and other officials of Coke Bros. & Co.
against the striking employees of Drtton
shops, began taking testimony in the
matter in Drfton hall yesterday morn
ing. Attorney II. j. Fuller, of Wilkes
barre, attended to the company's inter
ests, while Attorney ID. j. Mccarthy, of
Freeland looked after the strikers
side of the case.
The taking of the testimony continued
until ) o'clock last evening and was re-
sumed at 10 O'Clock this morning. Not
withstanding the intense heat, the hall
is crowded during the sessions and a
great deal OF interest has been aroused.
A number of witnesses for the com
plainant company have been examined
but thus far no testimony to sustain the
sworn allegations OF tho men who have
charge OF the Drifton corporations
affairs has been produced.
In fact, the star actor in the injunc-
tion matter, superintendent L. C. Smith
upon the strength of whose affidavit
Judge Halsey issued the Injunction,
swore yesterday that he had no
personal knowledge whatever of the
charges he made against the enioined
men. In the hands of Attorney Nc
Carthy the uperintendent gave an ex-
hibition OF general incompetence and
igorance yesterday, and when he left
the stand the personal malice which was
the motive for the proceedings had been
fully shown up. He knew absolutely
nothing which would warrant his swear
ing away the rights of several hundred
fellow-men.
Several other witnesses were heard
but from none of them, with possibly
one exception whose uncorroborated
word is not likely to be believed, was it
shown that any harm had been done or
offered by the strikers or that they had
overstepped their privileges as citizens
in their fight against Smith and his
systems.
The taking OF testimony will probably
come to a close today.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Married in PHILADELPHIA.

The announcement was made today
that Charles f. Haganey, who has been
visiting his mother here for the past
week, and Miss Sarah McDevitt, whose
home is also here, were married at the
Mother of Mercy church, Philadelphia,
by Rev. Edward O'Donnell, on the Goth
inst. Both young people have host of
friends who will wish them many years
of happiness.
Mrs. Haganey arrived here from
Philadelphia last evening and is the
guest Of her mother in the Second ward.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
ROUND THE REGION.

During the performance in the Kaier
opera house, Mahanoy City, Wednesday
night, three young men in shirt waists
were discovered in the parquet circle.
a woman in the audience reported the
presence of the coatless visitors to Man
ager Quirk; who informed the shirtwaist
trio that they either had to don their
coats or retire. They refused to do
either, and Special Officer Foley elected
them.
In fight between Italians from the
Boston" settlement and police in the
court of Alderman James Keaton, in
Pittston township late last night, Con-
stable John McClain was shot in the
head and Constable Heating attacked
with razor. The trouble arose over
the arrest of two men, who in the melee
in court were rescued.
John Walsh, of Shenandoah, at
tempted to escape from his cell in
Schnylkill county prison and when the
guards caught him he was upon the roof
of the prison. Walsh made his escape
through his cell window, having pre-
viously cut an opening in the thin wire
netting which covers the window from
the outside.
Mrs. John Smoulter, wife of former
County Treasurer Smoulter, died in the
st. Mary's convent, Nantcoke. She
had gone to visit sisters whom she
knew, and was stricken with heart
disease.
Andrew Corbett, aged 13 years, of Ply
mouth, in attempting to jump from a
train of freight cars, broke both arms
and one leg.
The Democratic state convention will
be held on August Is at Harrisburg.
The State Luther League met in con.
vention at Shamokin yesterday Three
hundred delegates, representing a mem
bership of $4,000, were present.
Mrs. Harry Lewis, of Shamokin, was
terribly scalded yesterday. She was
standing in front of the kitchen stove.
when she became dizzy and fell, pulling
the boiler upon her,
While watching herd of cows, Ed
ward Cheesmyer, of Gulf Summit, Lack
awanna county, was amazed to see q
monster rattlesnake crawl out from un.
der rock and begin milking a COW
Recovering from his astonishment, ht
killed the snake. The COW missed the
companship of the reptile aud has since
refused to eat.
The importation by Manager Davis, oI
the Sauquoit silk mill, at Scranton, o
niue Paterson silk girls give very seri
Gus aspect to the local situation. Since
the settlement of the recent strike tn,
girls allege that the management ha,
discharged the union officers and failed
to make concessions promised,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Want to Be Mine Foreman.

A class of twenty-one applicants for
mine foremen's and assistant mine
foremen's certificates is being exsmi-
ined in Hazleton. Eighteen of the
mems certificates and three for assist
ant foremen's certificates, as follows:
For foremen's certificates: John Mar
ley, Jeddo; James Renshaw, Jeddo; Tho
mas Newton, Jeddo; John Quigley, Jed
do; John Brannigan, Jeddo; James
Bonner, Drifton; Condy Gallagher, Drift
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza
beth Mulligan will take place tomorrow.
The remains will be taken from her late
home on Walnut street at 9 o'clock to
st. AIMS church, where services will be
held by Rev. NJ. j. Fallihee, after which
the funeral will proceed to Laurytown
cemetery, where the interment will be
made.
The attempt of Coke Bros. & Co. to
have their work done at Mauch Chunk
shops has been baked by the strikers
of Drifton shops. committee OF the
latter visited Mauch Chunk yesterday
and succeeded in having the manage
ment refuse to help Drifton company.
Miss Jennie Bachman, of North Centre
street, graduated yesterday at East
Stroudsburg state normal school and
returned home last evening.
The huckleberry pickers of the region
are preparing to make a determined
stand for a higher price for the fruit
this year, and organizations of the
pickers are being formed in several
towns.
Rev. M. +. Fallihee, of Arlington
is the guest of his brother, Rev. NJ. j.
Falihee.
The Tigers will play ball at Berwick
tomorrow.
Ice cold soda at Helpers.
Bishop Talbot, OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church, will conduct services
in st. James p. E. church, Drifton, on
Sunday morning, and in st. James
chapel, Freeland, on Sunday evening.
The thrae young boys who were miss
ing from their homes Tuesday night
and Wednesday, returned Wednesday
evening.
Tomorrow evening the Good Wills
Athletic Association will picnic at the
Public park, and the members extend
an invitation to everybody to be present.
Dance music will be furnished by St.
AIMS band The association is com
posed of number Df active young men
who can be depended upon to give abund-
ant pleasure to all who patronize their
picnic.
The bill creating another iudgeship in
Luzerne county has been passed by the
legislature and awaits the signature OF
the governor to become law.
Misses Aggie and Katie Lynott, of
Scranton, are guests of the Misses Camp
bell, Centre and Main streets.
A wagon shed is being erected by
Michael Pasternak at the rear of his
property on South street.
The poor directors have placed the
tax rate of the district for the coming
year at 10 mills for the Luzerne portion
and ~ mills for the Carbon portion.
Harry and G. Mord NeuBurger are at
Buffalo with the Philadelphia Pen and
Pencil Club.
Try Helpers scent cigar-best made.
D' - iNSScis u Ncil huUWu
man who until recently was superinten-
dent of the Wyoming division of the
Lehigh Valley, is dead at Tunkhannock.
lie began work at the age of IL years
as water boy for the road
Shelf Watkins, of Lansford, dropped
dead in that town yesterday. He was
brother to William L. Watkins, of Haz-
Teton.
The strike of the Hazleton carpenters,
which began on May 20, was ended yesr
terday by the contractors agreeing to
the demands of the men and signing the
union scale.
John Shelley, who formerly lived in
llazleton and who has daughter living
somewhere in this region, was drowned
in the West Virginia food last Sunday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28
Boxers to Meet Again.

Jack Boner and ''Scaldy Bill" have
practically agreed to meet again to
decide the question Of who is the better
listic artist. The contest is booked to
take place at Freeland on July II, before
the Sterling Athletic Club, and will be
twenty-round go.
John Carr and Hugh McDyer, two
local boxers, will likely give prelmin-
airy boat of six rounds that evening.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-28

The finest ice cream in town, all
tlayors, wholesale and retail, at Merkt's.