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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
B0tha Orders Fifteen
Eng|Bhnent Shot
More Boer Retaliation

Especial oablegram to Boletin Mercantile
New York, October 17th. Rep
orts received from Cape Colony
this morning state that the Boer
General Botha has ordered that fit
teen British soldiers in the hands OF
Commander Myburg by put to
death. The men were captured by
a Boer commando under the leader
ship Of Myburg, and in answer to
an inquiry made by him as to what
should be made of the
men, General Botha ordered that
they be executed as a further act Of
retaliation.
General Botha has also issued a
general order that all British rris
oners who may be captured he
reaiter by 1.-THE Bosrs be put to
death with out further orders.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Government Will Try
To Prevent Strike.
Seeking Solution.

Special Oablegram to Boletin Msrcantill
New York, October 17th.-It is
reported from Paris that the French
Cabinet has made offers, by orders
Of the President, to the leaders OF
the striking miners to intercede for
them and to Greats a board of ar
bitration to supply the miners wants
and to accede within reason to their
demands.
The Delegates of the Labor
unions have appointed the Gath Of
this month as the day upon which
all work is to cease in France. 1t
is expected that the only solution
of the difficulty will be the absol
ute compliance with the strikers
demands.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Informed the Government that he
will resign from the Cabinet un.
less ne is given full authority to
handle the South African situation.
He also asks that full powers and
unlimited discretion be given Lord
Kitchener, and the Governor of
Cape Colony. The situation is crit
ical and it is felt in London that
Cabinet crisis is imminent. The
recent attack upon the government
by Mr.. Rudyard Kipling in the
Spectator, periodical Of this City,
has caused great deal of comment
and it is expected that a Commits
SION, as mentioned in cable Of Mon
day. will surely be appointed.
There are continued calls for the
return of Lord Roberts to South
Africa.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
SAN JUAN, OCTOBER u
Editorial Comment.

The latest boreign visitor to publish an
exhaustive account of the American people
on the strength Of few weeks pers )nal &C.
aualntancs 10 the Italian scholar, Prof. An
gelo Mosso, Who lectured at CLARK Univer
sity in 1899. The book has rot been trane-
lated, but recently received review sup
plies Ms with . summary and extracts, from
which, if it is safe to judga, it would seem
that the traveller drew some wonderfully
broad conclusions through the Ger window
a. be sped along. He notes that the char
aeteristics of our people are their will power
(sthe will being probably the preponderat-
ing Psychologist element of the American
character'), their nervous weakness and
their senility. lie proves our nervous weak
ness by our suicide statistics, which, he
says, place us at the head of the list. 1t SO
happens that our recent suicide statistics
are too detective to prove anything, and that
our old one place us very far down on the
list, the leading position being held by Den.
mark. But if one must stop and balance
every trile it would spoil the fun of general
ising. Az 10 our senility, it is established
by several important facts. In the first
place, ''ss sotism, or to use plessanter term,
individualism, is characteristic of the
American people," which Sin the classi6cat.
ton of human sentiments belongs to the
senile FORMS" The devotion to business is
another symptom of senility. But the final
proof is our democratic form of government,
this form being always substituted for the
alistocratic in old age. The old age of
nation ia not to be reckoned in years. 1t
sis rather an exhaustio9.n So with racked
nerves and rampant will power and
senile fondness for hard work and an obso.
lescent political system, we are tottering
1A1gAilnuK-LlA-Ixuz w Il za3I-& ~ ~ ~ IA
ely out of cur first.
It is virtually what Tom Moore said Of us
some ninety years ago. Only he YVES less
polite about it. He said we were rotten
before we were ripe. BE flung it at us in q
poem, for in those days sociology was un
known. We're he living now be would be
very solemn and scientific about it. He
would be chronological with world-histor.
ical cock TO his eye. TIE bulk of this queer,
vague literature is growing fast. The spirit
10 nonchalant, but the terms are scientific.
The statements are irrefutable, because the
subject matter is so big. What is there to
say to man Who deals so familiarly with
nations soulsf Are we doomedf sis our
civilization failure, and is the Caucasian
played outr
We may be senile people because we
are democratic and Industrious, but the
man who says SO is not scientific He is
apocaly ptic. II he takes that stand there
would be no debating with him. 1t would
De like arguing with the Most High. Soc
iology may be the apex of the sciences, as
Cornate said, but these are matters for
Mount Sinai. At least 80 they seem to us
poor urscientific bodies, puzsed by the var
iety of social PHILOSOPHERS an6 accustomed
to new and profound characterixations of
our seEeny-s millions OF people on the oc.
casion Of every flying visit Of a sociologist
from abroad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
New York Market to day
Starving in Venezuela.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 8.-via Colon,
Colombia, Oct. 12.-The financial condition
Of Venezuela is best cxemplified by the face
that Venesuela has not paid interest on her
foreign or internal Indebtedness for the past
thirty eight months.
Qalz ts.n or thrae importing houses at Ca.
racas are paying expenses. The war rumors
have resulted in . noticeable decrease Of
imports and corresponding decrease in the
COLLECTION of duties.
Msny persons in Caracas are suffering
from lack Of food and the salaries of all the
government civil employees have been cut
in hall, but even at that they are not paid.
The feeling throughout the country
against President Castro is growing strong.
er every day.
A rupture between Colombia and Vsaez.
uels woul give the revolutionary element
the wanted opportunity to attack the govern.
ment.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
DISGUST h lie British Cabinet
Lord Chamberlain Threatens
To Resign

Special oablegram 70 Boletin Mercsntill i
New York, October 18th. - Reports
from London state tat 4 serious
breach has occurred in the British
Cabinet over the situation. in South
Africa and theproject. d reca'lof Lord
Kitchener. The Cabinet is divided
into two factions, and the breach il
Ehought TO be so serious that no re-
cancellation is thought possible. Il
3 stated that Lord Cbambsrlsin has
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Bobby" And His CaLlIa.

The peaceful inhabitants Of Oatafio were
awakened from their lethargy last Sunday
by an occurrence which was as strange
as it was novel and startling. A.
group of Cataiio's most respected and 70
putable citizens were lettering on the shore
Of the bay when suddenly one of them motto.
ed terrific commotion in the water. All
involuntarily and mechanically stepped back
expecting to see giant shark emerge from
the water, but the real sight that met their
eyes caused such CONSERVATION that only
one of them had the courage to remain, tie
rest fed and according to latest reports are
running yet. When the first noise and alarm
had subsidized from ont Of the waves came .
sorry looking big bay horse and sitting astride
the animal with the water dripping down his
form in large sized rivulets was 'Bobbyn
the 1Oorveon man.
Bobby is too well known to need any fur
ther description, but his appearance, the
detected look of the poor "caballo,n and the
cause Of the strange disaster that had
befallen man az d beast requires explanation.
Bobby took his usual Sunday afternoon
ride on his pet horse, and it is unnecessary to
say that his point of destination was Bsya-
mon. Whether Bobby went 10 Bayamon to
view the beautiful scenery or to call on some
one whose name is just now beyond memory
matters very little and has nothing to do
with this tale. Suffice it so say that the
trip was made, and just at sundosen man
and horse reached the shores of the bay. The
last ferry boat had left, and the only way to
get over was in sailboat. And as for leav.
ing that horse in Catafio overnight Bobby
would as soon have left his Conversational
powers there. After much trouble and with
the aid of ths entire poplation the horse was
landed aboard and with sails set q staight
course for San Juan was laid out.
All went we'll, until about fOnr hundred
yards from shore, when that s'caballov tool
into his head the he could swim to San Juan
quicker than the boat could sail the dis
tsnce. First Bobby demonstrated gently,
then he used mild argument, and then ex.
asrerated beyond control, Bobby sEore, and
as the first oath left his lips, the horse with
mighty leap went over board into the bay,
and it is unnecessary to say ths valiant
Bobby went after him. For abont twenty
m 'nutes it was case Of Hcatch as catch cam
W th the horse having the best of it but fina
lily human ingenuity won, and Bobby mount.
ed the horse. 1t WIS a quick pleasant swim
all the way and the horse wiser but saddel
animal is now safely housed in Catafio.
Bobby has refused the medal offered him by
the Life Saving Society Of San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The following circular regulating the sale
Of milk has been issued by the local Board
of Health.
" Seconding the orders promulgated by
the Superior Board Of Health, and in order
to insure, as for as may be possible, the
vholesomeness of common articles o food
this local Board of Health issues the follow
ing rules:
s1-.The selling of milk on the streets.
as well as in ball ways, houses, grocery
stores, other small stores, bar rooms and
similar establishments is hereby prohibited.
s2-Special places mnst be established
for The selling Of milk, according to the
following rules:
"A-The floor should be Of marble
cement, canary stone, or other imperme-
able and plain material, which can be kept
clean.
"B The valis and roof should be painted
white, or Of very clear color, and il shall
be repainted every time the Mayor orders It
done.
"C--No lavatories win be allowed near
these places, nor outlets from the same.
"D-The sleeping Of any person in places
where milk Is sold is also prohibited. Also
TO keep any other articles in The place than
what are necessary.
"E-The milk cans and measures should
be Of galyanized iron, or porcelain, crystal,
glass, or white delft, and they should be-
Kept always closed in order to prevent the
Introduction Of insects or other foreign mat
'ers, and they should be clean.
"Ihe violat0rs Of any Of these rules will
be punished according to the sanitary laws
q force, as an offence against the public
lealth.v
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
irish Autonomy
More Home Rule Agitation

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantil |
New York, October 10TH The
news that an effort would be made
to reduce the Irish representation in
Parliament has been received in
Ireland with indignation and loud
protest. Tumultuous meetings have
been held in the city Of Dublin, and
vigorous speeches have been made
denouncing the government. The
Irish press makes the most severe
charges again.t the Cabinet, aud
calls upon the people to reorganize
their aut onomist movement, and to
take advantage of Englands present
condition. In London no impor-
lance is attached to this news.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
French Miners Dissatisfied
A General Strike OF Vast
Importance Expected

Especial Cablsgram to Boletin Mercantill
New Yo-k, October l7tb. The
Paris correspondent Of the Evening
Post Of this City has cabled to that
newspaper thai great strike Of
French miners is expected to occur
throughout France within the next
few days.
Delegates representing all calsess
of workmen are expected TO meet
to devise means for a general strike
Of all tho trades men and Norkers
in France on day toEbe fixed by
the delegates. and it is feared IN
tn it city that general the 1up Il
all industries viii result. The
miners demand shorter hours and
better rates Of wages.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Resignation q 4F tAB tIeB Girl GGiFI GeftfRB0 GGteiftttfR0
M Seville
Rumor Is Denied
Martial Law Still In Force

Especial cablsgram to Boletin Mercantil)
Madrid. October 17th.-It is stat
ed in polit cal circles here that the
civil Governor OF Seville has tend
cred his resignation, but this rumor
is denied by the Government Mar
tai law is still in force and will
remain SO until the excitement sub.
sides Among the persons arrested
by the troops yesterday are many
well known and influential citizens
of Seville
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

DR.. Martin B. Brumbsugn, thu Commits
sioner OF Education, is busy with the prep.
aration of his report Of fhs work of the De.
partment of Education, which is TO be made
to the Commissioner Of the Interior at Wash.
ington. The report numbers over three hun
dred pages, contains about seventy five illus
tratioDs and comprehends whole survey OF
the school work during the past year. The
report while be published as separate vol.
ume by the United States Goyeroment.
Many suggestions Of great value will be
contained in the book, and the work has
involved many months preparation
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Order Re-EStab|Ehed IN Seville.
City Peaceful Again.
The Troops Are Vigilent.

Especial cablegrams to Boletin MerCsntil)
Madrid, October 18th Reports
from the Captain General of Seville
to the Spanish government state
that public order has been reestab-
lished in the province of Seville.
That the stores have re.opened.
Although the troops are still patroll-
ing the streets. the town has again
taken On its normal aspect, and no
further trouble is feared. The news
from the smaller cities contains no
alarming information, and it is he.
lieved that peace bas been firmly
re-established.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
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 b
welcomed, - well - al news Of interest "a
plaaters. Communication should b q
dressed: The Editor, BoLnTM MHR-
0ANTn. ~ Plasa Alfonso, San Juan.
Lime u Brick Yard on the Marins In
front OF the Gas Works. Proprietor: Juan
Comes dela.-Tefms Modsfats. sos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Despite the regulation issued by the San
Juan Light and Transit Company, forbid
ding passengers from standing on front
platforms OF the cars, it is Of daily occurance
to see more people on in the front plat
form of car than on the inside. 1t
seems that this order is being enforced IN
the same manner that most of the companys
regulations are.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Current News Notes.
Local And General.

On December 14th, the anniversary Of
the death of George Washington, DIR Brum-
11u6n Wifi fSDuU IncmuTiat pianlPnfUEs
Letters have been toritten to number of
United States Senators for expressions IN
George Washington and these when receiy-
ed will be published in patriotic phamphlet t
to be issued to the school children.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

HOLD YOURSELF IN READINESSl
SAVE YOUR MONEY! New manage
ment, nes changes, and above all one grand,
grest surprise. They wouldn't tell me what
it was, but | am authorized to give unqual.
ified endorsement that it is good. better,
best than ever yet, Ins going to be at
Charlie Pohps Fashion Bar on San Fran.
cisco Street.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The repairs Of the Summer Palace at Rio
Piedras are about finished, and it is expect
ed that within few days the building will
be ready for use as temporary Norma
School Building during the erection Of the
permanent quarters.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Among the many laws that are to be
prosposed at the next meeting Of the Legiss
lature are, land registration act, the
passage of laws regulating public boatmen,
sanitary laws, and an act to transfer to the
O. s. Navy Department any interest that
the Insular authorities may have in the
land on the Marina.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
Echoes From ROuters RoOSt

Well what's the necs to da,fv o! you'd
ought to know. there's going to be a Secret.
ary's team.n Yes we do know it, and we
desire to inform the baseball public that they
will know it before many weeks have gone
BY.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The Superior Board of Health has in
new law which are to be pre-
sented to the next session Of the Legislative
Assembly the sale of milk and other
edible products.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The French IS. Olinde Rodriguez arrived
here last night from Santo Domingo en-
route to Havre Wis St. Thomas. She brought
three passengers to San Jus3.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
h The Spanish COrlps,
Explanation Of Gijon
Riots Demanded.
Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantill

loPoCiot oooicSihu w OViottu moLcentul
Madrid, October 18th. - The
government was to-day called upon
to explain the nature and caus ~ OF
the disturbances at G Jon. The
debate III the Cortes which was
brought on by the Republican mi
nority was very heatsd. and during
its course the government was CON-
pelled to admit that the disorders
were caused by the Carlis's in the
Northern provinces. The govern
ment has declared that the riots will
be suppressed Immediately, and
without any loss of time
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The song Of the siren, and the wall Of the
waves, is the only answer to the Gigante
chorous Of "OOme Backl Gene Back.n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17
LEST YOU FORGET.

Any Make Typerwriters, Slot Machines,
Cash Register or Small Machines Repaired
Promptly and Oheaply.
WILLIAM q. GROFF.-P. o. BOX
SO2 Office at American Ice Factory. 3O--5
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Mr. Timothy Rsndell, the genial privst
Secretary of the Attorney General, is expect
ed to return to this city on the steamer Ss
Juan which is due to day.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Postmaster Lands has not left San Juan
A statement to that effect in recent mum
Der of San Juan morning paper is incor
rect.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

MIR. freeman Halstead, the we'll kcowI
journalist leaves San Juan to-day on tou
Of the island.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Director of Charities Ousterhoudt ha
been ill for some days and is still confine'
to his room.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The first machinery FOR the building 0
the new sobarves in connection scith tn
naval station is expected on to days boat
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Mahana the new sketch periodical will be
Issued for the first time tomorrow. First
number free to al rooter's who subscribe to
the BOLETIN.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

There will be concert by the Insular
Police Band tomorrow evening at the Pa
lace.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The Trinity Baseball Nine composed
chiefly Of the Brothers Maule is being organ
ized.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

The new school building at Nc. 20 Orist
Street is ready for occupation.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

A communication has been received req
Nesting that all spare baseballs aud bats be-
sent to the Tetnan Street journalists to be
used as reserve ammunition. This is q
worthy cause and We heartily join in the
request. The Office cat is also at the dis
posal Of nonl5 One.v
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

1t Is rumored sb At town that Mr.. Charles
Garfnkle has bou the Fashion Bar.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Re:rigerating plants in homeopathic doses
at ola Msrgarita".
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-10-17

Smoke up; drink up. and be happy at
Lzsy's onthe Plaza. 1 NJ
The progressive farmer., 1901-05-21
GROWING ROSES SUCCESSFULLY.

Most people do not make the beds
for roses sufficiently deep: that is,
the soil is not loosened to a depth
sufficient to enable the roots to pene-
trate to the depth they desire in
order to obtain the food and moist
ure in the soil. In part shallow
planting accounts for the short
season of bloom we notice with some
roses, the plants not having vitality
enough to sustain the blossoms ex-
cept for a short period, nor to pro-
duce a second crop when the first IS
gone. If the plot selected for the
roses is soil that has been cultivated
for two seasons or more it may be
safely spaded to a depth of two feet
(unless a layer of hard clay is found
at that depth, in which case the clay
should be loosened, but not worked
in with the top soiD, and the fertil-
izer used worked in until it is thor
Oughly incorporated with the soil.
The soil cannot be made too rich
that is, of course, within reason
for the rose plant is a gross feeder
and the richer the soil the stronger
will be the growth of the plant, and
the more profuse the blOssoming If
the soil is inclined to be sandy it can
be enriched more heavily than if
naturally heavy. Of the two natural
soils that which is inclined to be
heavy, with considerable clay in it
perhaps, is best for roses, but it
must be we'll broken up, made fine
and loosened to a considerable depth
as suggested.
The best way to furnish the re-
quired drainage is to throw out the
soil in the bed to the depth of three
feet, and fill in the hole a foot or.
eighteen inches with stones, broken
bricks, old rubbish of any kind,
broken crOckery, ETC., and then put
back the soil removed. This will
supply ample drainage for any sur
plus water and still the drainage
material will be so far below the
roots of the plants that it will not
draw off any moisture needed by
them-Geo. R. Knapp, in May
Ledger Monthly.
The progressive farmer., 1901-05-21

Of its natural supply of blood. This sets
up all sorts Of functional irregularities
SO common to people who spend much
time indoors. Peruna cures these afEec-
tions by regulating the supply of blood
and giving to each part of the system
exactly that portion of the blood to
which it is entitled.
By producing a natural appetite, cor.
recting digestion and regulating the
supply of blood in the system, Peruna
removes the cause of a thousand and one
maladies very common in warm
weather.
The fatigue and LanGuOr of hot
weather is directly due to impoverished
blood. This condition prepares the
way for the advent of almost any dis
ease. Peruna protects the system
against the ailments of summer by for
tifying it with a regular supply of tho
best blood.
A book entitled Summer Catarrh'
sent free by The Peruna Medicine Coz
Columbus. Ohio.