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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

ssir. W. w. Doolsn, who has.-oeen for
Fwo years engaged in mining operations
near Oorozal take passage to day for Ne,o
York for the purpose of undergoing medical
treatment and possibly a surgical operation
there.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
ThouphtfuI Of Him,

Mrs. Houstkeep-Tbat was a very small
quart of peaches you sent me, and besides
they were green.
Dealer-Yas'm, noticed they were green
so thought I'D better not send you enough
to do you any harm.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
The Report d he Treasury De-
la'tnent lawyer,
No Hopes.
Foreign Coffee remains tree.
Especial cablegram to B0Ietin MercantiI]

Special cablegram to Boletin Mercantill
New York. August 10th. : 1t is
communicated from Washington
that the expert il the Treasury De-
partment affirms that the law with
regard to the free Importation OF
coffee and other products from the
United States is invulnerable and
that, consequently. there is no chan
ce Of impeding its operation by le-
vying a duty on foreign coffee in
this island
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

The Plazas again met the Battery sOu
team on the MORO diamond ON yesterday
afternoon and once more suffered defeat,
though this time they made, better show
ing than in the previous game.
The score stood o to D.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
Summer Geography.

Pa, what is lake, auyway? ~
Ga lake. Jimmie, is large body of
water surrounded by men, women and
children In bathing suits."- Chicago Times.
Herald.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

The Mcpherson, SO well known as fa-
vorIte transport in the New York and Porto
Rican service, and which was wrecked off
Ethe coast of CuDa and afterwards raised
and sent north, has been sold at auction at
Brooklyn for $1S.7O0.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

1t is said that the corporals and Sargentl
|of the Insular police inled to petition the
next legislature for an increase Of salaries.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
Want Column,

A FURNISHED ROOM WITT
w Board in American family. Noderata nr;sa
Address Board, BoLETIH MERoAHTII.I ~
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

Hon. Salvador Brau will give the fourth
Of bis series Of lectures on the early historJ
Of the West Indian archipelago to night q
the Atheneurn.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
A New Name For It.

"My wife was up and dong. missionary
work early thus morning."
"No!"
eyes. She aras looting my pockets."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

1t. Chas L. Davis has been promoted
LIT. Col. unassigned.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
Nc Arthur ii San Francisco.

Especial Oablegram to Boletin Mefcantil]
New York, August 18th 1T ia
reported from San Francisco that
this morning transports arrived
having the general in Chief Of the
American troops in the Philippines
on board
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
Ab0MMaWs

rRE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS"
de venta:
MULLENHOFF & KORBER.
San Juan.
CHRISTIAN BOYSEN. Playa Ponce.
B. SOHRODER, Msyagtes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19
Department of Education Of PortoRic0
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

San Juan, Aug. 17th, 1901.
SEALED proposals, in duplicate, for the erec-
ton of frame School building at Pehuelas will
be receibed at this Office until 200 P. M. August
nished on application. The right is reserved to
accept or reject any or all proposals. Envelopes
containing proposals should be endorsed Proposal
for constructing School at Penuelas," and address
sed to
N. G. Brumbaugh,
Commissioner of Education.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-19

The Emperor of Japan has al allowance
Of about $2,O00.000 year from the state
to Keep up the imperial establishment. He
has also large private fortune, having
invested in stocks and real estate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Deep River Notes.
Special TO Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican
Deep River Sept. 16.-The suit for
damages of Compton VS.. Taylor. held at
resulted in the jury decid-
ing in favor of Henry Compton. A
gcodly number of our people We're called
or as witnesses of the case.
Mrs. George Jacobs and two children
returned from North Dakota on Satur-
day morning. They have been living
there since spring.
& o. E. Wosser went to Chicago Tuesday
with load of cattle and one Of hogs
e. S. and Will Stackhouse returned
home from North Dakota, where they
have been for the past two weeks look
ing over the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob McClain are in Colo
RADIO for a two weeks visit with rela-
stives.
s I. Improvements are being made in our
sidewalks on Main street, something
that was greatly needed. The streets
are being graded down and new walks
being built all along the burnt district.
Memorial services We're held Sunday
night at the Presbyterian church in re-
spect for President Mckinley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
a MEMORIAL SERVICE.
oskaloosa Churches Join in Special
Service for Mckinley.

oskaioosa Churches Join in Special
Service for Mckinley.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. Sept. 49, Oskaloosa
churches voiced but one theme and one
prayer in Sunday sertice-McKinley.
There were services appropriate to the
thought that was uppermost in every
mind in all OF the churches in the morn
ing and fervent prayers were mingled
With earnest tributes to the departed
president.
In the evening there was a special
memorial service held in the Central
Methodist Episcopal church, the largest
auditorium in the city, and this place
would not accommodate all who sought
to hear the sentiments expressed. There
was a sermon of Hottest sentiment and
purest patriotism by the pastor, Rev. j..
w. Somerville. Applause during divine
service is almost unknown, yet this gem
tleman was repeatedly applauded for
the sentiments expressed. He was fol-
lowed by Maj. John f. Lacey from the
Sixth district of Iowa, personal friend
and associate of the deceased president.
This gentleman spoke at considerable
length on the career and the personality
OF the departed Mckinley. The service
was heard by the largest audience ever
gathered into single building in the
city. 1t is estimated that the service
was heard by between 1900 and $500
| people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
CROPS in MoNoNA.
Corn Promises to Be Fair Yield
Pastures Revived.

Special to Times Republican.
Ute, Sept. 16.-The corn crop Is now
out of danger from frost, and contrary
to the fears of almost every person the
crop will not be a failure. While the
early planting will be light in many
parts of Monona county, the late plant
ing will yield we'll. Mr.. Carl lessen
who lives three miles sourn of Ute has
200 acres that he thinks will yield 5000
bushels, and many others report to your
correspondent similar and even better
yields. Potatoes will be scarce, yet a
number Of farmers say they will have
enough for their own use and some to
spare. The crop of young hogs is good
and no sickness reported. Less cattle
will be fed this year than in the past.
The country is covered with corn tielos
in the shock which will take the place
of hay. which is scarce. Fall pastures
have long been dried up. the rains of
the past week has caused the tame
grasses to make a start, but the season
is too late for stock to get much good
from 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Vail.

Special to Times-Republican
Vail. Sept. fitzpatrick Gallagher. an
old and highly respected farmer, died
from cancer and was laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery Saturday.
Grand Beck was taken to the Sioux
City hospital for medical treatment.
Thomas Adams and N. Nelson shipped
in a large lot of feeding cattle from
South Omaha last week.
The Royal Neighbors of America will
bold a three days and nights bazaar in
the near future.
The NJ. w. of A. will take in class of
ten on Monday evening. Sept. 49, This
camp has membership of about 1870,
the largest in the county.
c. c. Vail made a business trip to At
slantic, Iowa.
e. Chamberlain and family are visit
ing at Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Our town is covered with flags at half
mast.
The city council has bought ground
for new city we'll and pump house.
Otto Pound, who has been at work at
Arcadia the past summer, is home
again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
MADE PUBLIC APOLOGY
Citizen Of Sheffield Threa tened
With Tar and Feathers For
Insult to Mckinley.
Forced 10 Make Public Apology
While Holding Flag Above
His Head.
Charlton Blacksmith Threa tened
With Lynchinf Because Of
Anarchistic Utterance.
pecial to Times epubllcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Sheffield, Sept. 16.-George III. Thomas,
resident of this place, upon hearing of
the death of President Mckinley, made
the remark that he was glad of 1T. 1t
was soon spread about town and par
ty Of indignant citizens told him he
must apologize by 4 o'clock in the after
noon or he would be tarred and feath-
cred. AT the appointed hour number
of young men appeared at the elevator
where Thames was employed and de-
manded an apology or they would carry
out their threat. The offender was
marched to Main street and with shak-
ing limbs and trembling voice apollo
gized to the government and citizens
and promised to support the govern
ment while he held a United States flag
above. his head. They then cautioned
him against anarchistic remarks in the
future under the promise of a coat of
tar and feathers. This will be a lesson
for others to keep any anarchistic ideas
they may entertain to themselves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
OLD SOLDIERS REUNION.
Hamilton County Veterans Meet a
Webster City.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster. City. Sept. 16-The old sol
diers of Hamilton and surrounding
counties held reunion in this city F'ri-
day and Saturday of last week. 1t was
i grand affair. The principal speaker
Friday was President Beardshear, of the
Iowa State Agricultural College at
Ames and president of the National
Teachers Association. Saturday the
principal address was made by the Hon.
Sidney Foster, of Des Moines. 1t was
the largest reunion ever held in this city.
The weather was bad and the sudden
death of our beloved president tended
to dampen the ardor of the old veterans.
The reunion was turned into memorial
service The speakers eulogized the dead
president and the government. 1t was a
most sorrowful gathering, especially on
Saturday morning, when the old soldiers
iwept during the fervent and eloquent
prayer of Chaplain Il. +. Robbins, of AL
den. A message of coincidence was sent
to Mrs. Mckinley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
wya-Pa-pe-wau, the nephews Of Y-Ta-

wa-Pa- Pe-wau, the nephews of Y-Ta-
Tah-Wah?
8. Does the evidence show that the
plaintiffs named in the amended peti-
ton are the relatives Of Y-Tah-Tah-
Wah?
4. Does the evidence show that Y
Tah-tah-;Wah, at the time of his death,
had any relatives nearer in blood than
those named in the first and second
questions.
Finally the court announced that he
had prepared for the jury the form of
the main verdict, which was:
I'VE. the jury, find in favor of the
plaintiff, and assess the damages at
$.........
The jury answered the first and Sec
ond questions '.yes" and the third and
fourth mo In the general verdict the
amount of damages was assessed at
$3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16

the appalling calamity, am not in q
fitting frame OF mind to compose an
adequate tribute to the memory of our
dead president. The horror of the aw-i
full event must fade little before an
appropriate eulogy upon his character
can be written. 1 knew the president so
we'll that personal sorrow obscures to
some extent the sense of the nations
loss. will not be able to fully express
my conception of his high place i'll the
work of the world until time softens
somewhat the grief that follows the
death of a friend.
L must be content at this moment to
ray that / have seen him upon great
variety of occasions and with many
men, but never saw him in any COM
psny in which he was not>the command
ing and dominating figure. In dignity
CT manner he was without an equal, and
the distinctive impression which 1 all
ways carried away from his presence
was the immense repository of his un-
used strength. His comprehension of
public questions and of public men was
extraordinary, but the browning char
ecteristic of his mind was the unerring
instinct that enabled him to divine how
the body of the people would look upon
any given proposition.
He was pure patriot, and examined
every question from the highest and no.
blest point of view. He was equal to
every emergency and confronted every
duty with unfaltering faith and sublime
courage. In word, he was the finest
and most perfect embodiment of man
hood of his day.
Mr.. Cumnlins was close friend OF
President Mckinley. Is the Iowa mem
Der of the national committee in 1896
that memorable campaign, and during
Mr.. McKinley's first administration he
was thrown in contact with the presi.
dent whom he already knew. and be.
came intimately acquainted with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
DENOUNCED M,kINLEY.
A Jefferson Woman Gets Thrown Out
Of Newspaper Office.

of Newspaper Office.
Special ito Times Republican.
Jefferson, Sept. 16-victor H. Love
JOY. member of the city council and ed
fitor Of a local newspaper. had an alter
cation with a woman who denounced
President Mckinley in his Office Satur-
day evening, choked her. tore portion
& Of her waist of and put her out OF the
office. 3,
M During the day 1t was stated that
Clarence Chamberlain had made re-
marks concerning President Mckinley,
offensive to the hearers, and this came
to the knowledge of Editor Lovejoy. He
at once saw the street commissioner,
under whom Chamberlain Is employed,
\ and suggested that the matter be in
vestigated, expressing the opinion that
( in case Chamberlain made the remarks
attributed to him that he should be
Tired Mrs. Chamberlain, the young
mans mother. who is reputed to be
somewhat fierce. heard of the affair,
and she rushed into the newspaper Of
flee and proceeded to roast the editor.
The latter remained calm until Mrs.
chamberlain slurred President McKin-
ley, whereupon he ordered her out of his
Office. She declined and he made rush
for her. The first grab Lovejoy tore off
the sleeve of her waist, then pushed
Y and dragged her out of the Office She
then stood outside the door and poured
torrent OF abuse at him. To this no
attention was paid, Lovejoy returning
I 10 his work. Soon, however, Mrs. Cham
berlain came back into the Office and
renewed her attack. Lovejoy turned to
the foreman of the office and instructed
him to put ber out. The foreman i'm
formed the woman she must go and un-
sdertook to lead her out. Thereupon che
turned upon him and q sort of melee en-
sued, in the course of which the fore
man was struck over the head by an
umbrella held in the hand of Mrs
Chamberlain. However. she was again
put out OF the office. and the foreman
returned to his work. The woman hur-
ried to the Office OF the county attorney
and sought to have him issue q
warrant for the arrest of the editor
councilman, but she was advised to sc
1 home and remain there, or she would
get into trouble. Later she appeared on
the streets with her son, Clarence. and
] loudly denounced President Mckinley
4. and Lovejoy. She said in substance that
President Mckinley had been response
Bile for the deaths of hundreds Of sol
sdiers In the Philippines and that he ha6
\ got what he deserved. There was strong
4 talk OF the use Of a rail- by the Grove
which had gathered, and doubtless hel
4 age and sex was all that saved the
woman from the hands of the crowd
Finally the mayor appeared and ordered
the woman to go home, and she obeyed
Lovejoy asserts that he had no inten-
ton Of tearing Mrs. Chamberlain's dres:
& or OF injuring her, but simply sought t.
get her out OF the office. A voice Ii
disapproval of his action in the matter
has not been heard
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Garner Notes.

Special to Times Republican,.
Garner, Sept. 16.-Court convenes here
on Sept. % and from all appearance it
will be a long term. A great many new
cases have been filed.
The new water tower is finished and
presents a fine appearance.
Miss Gertrude Kreamer, who has been
taking vacation on account of i'll
health, is once more at work in Ripley &
Boardman's office.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Brockway and
child have returned from their trip to
Ottumwa.
G. c. Abbey and wife report fine
time at Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thayer, of Charles City
are preparing to remove to Garner to
make this their future home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Must Pay the Tax.

Special TO I1mes-Republican.
Fort Dodge, Sept. 16.-Judge Whitaker
handed down a decree Saturday after
noon in. the case of Fred NJ. Grant vs.
the city of Fort Dodge, which was heard
the earlier part of the present term. The
suit was brought by MIR. Grant to abb
solve him from the payment of certain
taxes assessed by the city against him.
on the grounds that he was resident
of st. Paul. and that the taxes have
been assessed elsewhere. Judge Whit
taker returned a decree stating that the
assessment of $4,000 made by; the city
was sustained, but the penalty asked
for by the city was not allowed. The
costs are assessed against the plaintiff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
i COL. CLARK IN a RUNAWAY. &
The Cedar Rapids Lawyer Meets With
Painful Accident.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Spirit Lake, Sept. 16.-Col. Charles "A.
Clark, of Cedar Rapids, was the victim
of a runaway in the west part of town
Friday evening. He and Mrs. Clark had
driven in from the cottage in a spring
wagon. 1t began to rain as they started
back and the team became frightened
just after they passed the b., c. r. s. N.
depot Mr.. Clark could not manage them
and Mrs. Clark was soon thrown out,
alighting heavily upon her head and
shoulders, but almost without injury.
The colonel decided the team We're too
much entangled to get them stopped, so
he attempted to jump out. In doing so
he escaped with skinned and bleeding
nose. but apparently with no other in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
erieve for Mckinley.

Special TO IImes-RepuDIlcaH.
Ida Grove. Sept. l6.-Language fails to
describe public sentiment on receipt of
the news of President McKinley's
death. Grief and rage. perhaps. most
nearly represent 1t. From all sources.
regardless of party. the one sentiment
comes: 1T Is high time for the nation
to call halt on anarchy" President
Mckinley lives today in the affections
OF the people more than before. Flags
are at half mast at many places. Draped
pictures are on display and general grief
Is manifest in the faces OF all. A second
Lincoln has gone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
viii Build Thru Harlan.

Special to Times Republican.
Harlan, Sept. 16.-W. NJ. Healey, of
Fort Dodge, was In Harlan today to arr
range for the right of way of the Great
Western thru the city along the line of
their recent survey for the extension
from Fort Dodge to Omaha. Mr.. Healey
succeeded in arranging with local par
ties to secure options on property along
the right of way. 1t is understood that
the options will be taken for ninety
days. This seems to settle the question
as to whether the Great Western will
build thru Harlan, and our people are
feeling jubilant over the prospect of a
thru line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Death Of A. M. cleahorn.

Special to Times Republican.
Primghar. Sept. 16. Anderson NJ.
Cleghorn died on Friday, Sept. 10. Mr.
,Cleghorn came to O'Brlen county about
the year 1870 and settled upon and
homesteaded the land in Highland town
ship In this county now occupied as the
village Of Gazn. He still lived on very
fine farm about one mile south OF GAIA.
He had only completed an elegant resi-
Idence thereon just before taking sick.
He served In the army OF the rebellion
'enl was d, memberof Mclxlnzle Postal
Primghar. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Rain lnterfered With County Fair.

Clinton, Sept. 16-Rain Saturday
caused the Clinton district fair to close
and all the races We're declared off. The
attendance Friday was very large, over
5000 tickets being sold. Rain interfered
Tuesday and Wednesday and the
events We're carried over till Saturday
in hopes of good weather. The exhibits
We're good, the stock show being the
best ever seen in "a fair in this county.
The races brought OUT field of horses
of which seven took heats in time less
than 2:2o. The free-for-all trot was not
finished. The association will lose some
money owing to the rain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
THREATENED A LYNcHlNe.
Charlton Blacksmith's Life Endangered
Thru His Seditious Utterances.

Thru His Seditious utterances.
Charlton. Sept. 16.-Two hundred en-
ragged men, mostly farmers. went to
the home of Frank Wilson, a black
smith, who was reported to have said
that he was glad Mckinley died. and
threatened him with lynching. Officers
were called and tried to dispense the
crowd, but failed.
Wilson at first denied the statement,
but afterwards made public apology,
which only enraged the farmers more.
While some were gone for a rope the
officers spirited Wilson away to town,
where another crowd gathered but Of
fered no violence.
Lack of leader was all that pre-
vented lynching. Wilson can not
now be found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
Deaths al coIfax.

Colfax, Sept. 16.--Louis Ash. a resi-
dent of this place for twenty-five years,
died at Mercy hospital in Des Moines
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Ash Was run
down by bicyclist on the streets here
last Monday, from which he sustained
triple fracture of the left arm. Blood
poisoning developed and caused his
death. He was about SO years old and
widower He leaves two sons.
Mrs. Sarah Goodell. aged 6S. died at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. c. E..
Cragen, in this city yesterday afternoon
from heart disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
cummins. tribute.

Des Moines, Sept. 16.--Hon. A. b.
Cummins was asked for an expression
on the martyred president Saturday.
He said: e 4
Shocked and overpowered, as am by
Morris tribune., 1901-08-17

The visitor to the Falkland islands
sees number of what appear to be
weather beaten, moss covered powders
Of various sizes scattered here and
there. On attempting to turn one over
he is surprised to find that it is anchor
ed to the ground by roots of great
strength. These are not powders They
are trees. No other place In the world
can show such popularity of forest"
growth. The Falkland islands are ex-
posed to strong polar wind which rem
ders it impossible for trees to grow ia
the proper form. Nature has conse-
quently adapted herself to the prevail
ing conditions and produced this
strange form of plant life. These civ
ing stones" as they are called, are
quite devoid of ''grain," and it is next
to impossible to cut them up and utilize.
them for fuel.