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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Experiences |D A CODSuQIe.
Tales of An EX-Consul-General
Which Show the Need of Train
ed Men In the Service.

lanes T. Dubois, whose service as
Consul-G General at St. Gall was made
conspicuous by his detection of system
of who1eale undervalution, is now hold
ing a responsible position in the State
Department ia Washington. He re
1ates many interesting ex periences con.
nected with his consular service, which
included term at Aix-la-C -Chapel1e, be
fore the one in Switzerland; these illus
trate something of the range of consular
duties, and of the consequent necessity
of trained constlls.
"About midninght once, l was awak-
ened by loud hammering at the door
Of my chamber, which adjoined the
said Mr.. Dubois to your
correspondent today. "A policeman,
when admitted, handed me a paper,
saying that it was the passport of an
American citizens who had been arrest
ed at the railroad station and lodged in
Jail, and was. needing help. He did
not ask me to come to see him until
he next morning. found the passport
was that of a prominent merchant of
St. Louis, and l insisted on going to the
all at once, against the protests of both
he officer and the jailer. l found the
prisoner on a bed of straw in a filthy
,lace. not large than six teet by ten.
t seems that he had been recently
married. and was on a tour through
europe, when, jnst before he and his
wife reached the border between Prus-
ia and Belgium, French conductor
Iad awakened him and punched his
Ickets. He soon became sound asleep
gain, when a German conductor
him, asking for tickets.
fuch annoyed, half asleep, and hardly
linking what he was doing, he mutter-
in broken German: Ale Preussen
md Spitzbuben.
The conductor thereupon shook his
st in the Americans face, notifying
i'm that when the train reached AiS-
I-Chapelle he would find out what this
lsr1t meant. When the station was
.ached, the compartment door was
oened by two policemen, who ordered
le St Louis man out. When he
he was dragged across the
while two men IN civilians
'ess escorted his wife of IA another
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
SDeCil| Government 0||iGl|
SEMI IO Ponce.
Mr.. Edward Grendrod carries
Records in Porratta Doria.

In connection with the case brought
against Mr.. Porrata Doria by the
United States Government to secure
possession of the Island of "Caja de
Muertos", now held by Mr.. Porrata Do
ria under a license granted by Gov
ernor Henry, Mr.. Edward Grindrod, by
assignment by the Secretary of Porto
Rico, left for Ponce this morning with
all the papers IN the case. the total
amounting to nearly thousand pages.
He will present them to the Court
and is expected to retuIn about Mon
day next
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Comments On current TOdCy
From AIle[IG1n P0pe[S.

"Plain duty" says the Chicago Even
ing Post Qnd), discussing the outlook
for Cuban reciprocity, "has suffered a
serious setback, and the prospects are
less favorable than at any time since
the late President Mckinley distinctly
promised the Cubans a material reduc-
tion of the duties on their chief pro
ducts"
of the delay in bringing about re-
ciprocity with Cuba, the Chicago Inter
Ocean (Rep) says: "Cuba is as much
a part of the American trade system as
Porto Rico, and under fair trade rela-
tions may become better market for
our products than Porto Rico We
control the market in Porto Rico, selling
the people four-ffths of all they buy.
We may do the same for Cuba, and
yet Congress is striving to close the
gaze of this splendid opportunity open
ed to us"
OF Gen. Smiths order to kill and
burn, the Chicago Evening Post Qnd1l
says: "lIis admission has startled
Washington and viii produce profound
and painful i'm preston. Whas plea or
justification Gen Smith will set tip is
not definitely known, but it is reassur-
ing to feel tnat the President had the /
foresight to reserve to himself the
power to review the findings Of the
court-martial The few cynical apollo /
gists of savagery do not represent the
American people. Repudiated BY the
Presi lent they win be indignantly re-
bV the country
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
The Resignation d glllgI1S
d|d I1e SIging d me
COlCNd1t.
The attitude of the
Minister of Agriculture.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantll

New York, May 14th-The cores
pondent. in Madrid of the Evening
Post telegraphs to his paper the fol-
lowing details regarding the resigna::
ton Of Sefior Canalejas, the Minister OF
Agriculture in the Spanish Cabinet;
Sefior Canalejas, he says, had already
presented his resignation some days
before, but the President of the Cabinet
had>not accepted it, requesting him to
continue in the government.
The Minister'S discomfort is due to
the wavering olicy of the Cabinet in
taking hold Of the Religious question in
accordance with the governments pro-
gfamme.
Some further exigencies of the Vatl
can have caused diff erences between
the popular minister and some other
members of the Cabinet
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
From New York l0
EUROPE in IVO d0yS
Santos Dumont Says he Can Build
An Airship to do it.
Wants Million Dollars First However.

Santos Dumont, the aeronaut, sailed
for France from New York recently oh
the steamship Savoie. Before sailing,
the inventor expressed his views on
many subjects, to reporter finally de.
cl2ring that he could make an air-shlp
that would cross the ocean in two days.
Il am sorry l am going away, he
said. q shall return soon, but cannot
tell exactly when. have had to bear
much criticism in your country, but l
am happy to say that more of it has
been favorable to me than otherwise.
"No, l have not received an order
for machines since I have been here,
but if any one will give me a million
dollars to build machine, / will make
an air-ship that will cross the ocean in
two days, and have a capacity Of roc
passengers
AS no one stepped up with million
dollars, NJ Santos Dumont stuck TO th5
usual programme of sailing by a seven
day boat.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
The RuSS0n squadron is Sen|
b The bdiC 10 escort
Mf [OuDef
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil.

New York; May 14th.-Communica-
tions from Paris infoIm us that Rus
sian squadron has left the port of Re
val, to wait the arrival of the French
ship with the President of the Repub-
lie on board, to form his escort from the
entrance of the Canal of Kiel to Crons-
tand
The squadron will escort Mr. Loubet
back to French waters after the visit
Mr.. Deschanal accom- panies the Pre-
sident of the French Republic.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

San Juan, P. R May 6, 1882. Sealed
proposals, in triplicate, for furnishing
wood for troops IN Porto Rico during
year commencing July 1, 1902, will be
received here, and at points indicated,
until 10 a. m, June 6, 1902. lnfor1na-
ton furnished on application. U S.
reserves right to accept or reject any
or all proposals. Envelopes containing
proposals should be endorsed PRO
posals for fuel at 7 CRABBS, Q M.
40.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
EIlg|Bl Parliament 10
Appropriate Relief Funds
Probably Half a Million the Same
as the Unites States.
British Steamer Madiana
takes supplies.
Postmasters and National Bank in the
United States Receive Subscription
Special Cablegram to BOletin Mercantil

St. Thomas, May 18TH Dispatches
received yesterday from London report
that it is anticipated thai a motion will
be introduced in Parliament by one of
the Government leaders, following the
example set by the United States, to
appropriate a good round sum, proba-
bly, at least one hundred thousand
pounds, or a half million dollars Anne
rican none. towards the relief of the
striken inhabitante not only of the Bri-
.:sh Islands but of Martinique as well.
Congress has appropriated the full
su n Of five hundred thousand dollars
and in addition every postmaster and
every National Bank all over the whole
Uni.ed Safes has been designated as
de .oositary to receive and receipt for
relief fands. This will give an oppor-
t lrity to all in the whole country to
c attribute.
Ships bearing money and provisions
a.te .eaving American ports every day.
F'ige are already in Martinique or near
he e.
The British ship "Maaiana .. under
Instructions fsom LONDON, purchased a
.arge cargo of provions, mostly rice,
cans and c5dfish, which are now being
distributed to the destitute in Martini
que.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
SArIJUAN, MAYO IS
The Philippine Situation.
Senators and Congressman take
a serious view OF it.
Torturing must stop.-So say the Solons

Recent military methods in the Phi
ljppines have stirred ul' considerable
ing as to the torture of the Filipinos
and the military orders to kill "all over
ten years old have shocked the Amer
lean public, that Congressman have been
deeply impressed by the recent revela-
tions as to the Phil pines and by the ef-
feet of those disclosures upon the public
mind is strikingly illustrated in action
recently taking by the House Com it.
tee on Military Affairs Representative
Bur1eson introduced resolution re-
questing the Secretary of War to furn-
ish the House copies of all orders and
instructions which have been forward
ed to the commanding military officer
in the Philippines Islands relating to
the conduct of military operations in
the island of ,Samar, and especially
those orders issued prior to and relat-
ing to the campaign of Gen. Smith.
The next day the Committee took up
the mater, and without discussion voted
unanimously to report the resolution
favorably, which insures its prompt
passage by the House. Three or four
months ago Chairman Hull and his
Republican associates would have been
dispose to refuse any consideration of
such proposition. Now they feel
forced to immediate endorsement of il.
In this connection it may be well to
nole that the Anti-Imperialist leagues
held a joint meeting at the Plaza Hotel
which was attended by fifty or sixty
delegates from diff erent parts of the
country. Among the persons present
were ex-Gov. Boutwell,, Carl Schurz
Charles Francis Adams, Moorf4ld
S.orey, Ed :ard NJ Shepard, Sixto Lo-
PEI, and Mrs. Josephine Shaw Lowell.
A committee was appointed to take all
necessary steps to effect the full disclos-
TIRE of the fac:s connected with the pro-
Cesses and executions in the course Of
military operations in the Philippine
Islands, and to appear in person and
by counsel before the present Senate
Investigating Committee and take such
steps there and elsewhere as may be
calculated to secure complete publicity,
and further to initiate slch other action
as may tend to vindicate the national
character. The committee consists of
Charles Francis Adams, Andrew Car
negie, Wayne MacVeagh, Herbert
Welsh, Edwin Barrilt smith, 7. G..
Scharma1, and Carl Sot,rz 1t is an
ders!ood rha' ali these g5n, tenen will
give active service on this committee
1t was resolved also to put eakers in
tn. field during the fall campaign, and
to support no candidate for Congress
Wao should not pledge himself to vote
f2r dependence Tor the Filipines.
The policy of the present Administra-
tion was discussed more or less, but it
IS not trtse, as repor,ed in morning
newspaper, that bitter attacks were
made upon President Roosevelt" On
the contrary, the Presidents orders in
connection with the Smith court-martial
were warmly commended, and hopes
of his continued operation in the
endeavor to do justice to the people OF
the islands were expressed by most of
the speakers present.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

5 les anemicos, los ra- /
( i;nticos, los ataCados con 1
]. :!-cuelcil de catarros, !
!. los plludicos y cuantoS ;
( dcseen verse vigorosos ;
! deben tolnar la EMUL-c !
( SION DE SCOTT porque |
: es 81 medicamento mas !
Z Valioso en- el tratamiento ;
{ del raquitlsmo y anemia !
: lnfantil, porque es un ali !
: mento productor de grasa !
: del mas alto grado: por- ;
Z que'es ell t0nico yrecons- ;
: tituyente mas poderoso !
! cGnocido. !;
( Certificates de me- !
: dicoS 10 han dicho: para !
! los\ enjutos de pecho, :
: para la tisis, resfriados "
: catarroS cronicos, min {
: guna medicina es mejor I
! que la EMULSION DE !
{ SCOTT. 8
SCOTT & BOVINE, Quimicos, New fofk.
De vents en- las Boticas. >
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Fort Dc FT0|lCe IN D0lQe[.
Conflagration Reported Near it.
Great Excitement Prevailing Among
the People.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil

New York, May 18th Dispatches
from ST. Lucia state that great con-
aagration has been seen in the direction
Of Fort de France, Martinique and it is
feared the town is in danger, Refugees
report great distress and that those Of
the population who cannot get away
are il a state of terror.
The fire seen does not seem to be in
T 1T de France proper but near it "a
CIV miles off.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
D0iS|l |S0ldS Sole beloved.
Deadlock between two House O
Legislature in Copenhagen.
Possible Postponement until Septembe
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil

New York, May I5th.-The deadlock
in the conference committee composed
of members of the Folkething and the
Landthing, over the question of the
sale of the Lanish West India Islands,
continues.
The whole trouble is in reference to
the holding of plebiscite and when tc
hold it. The Danish Legislature will
adjourn nhortly and it is quite possible
that the whole matter will be postponed
until September.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Porto RiCQl Commissioner To
Be Mode A DGeg0|e ID
Congress.
Mr.. Degetau Has Hearing Before
lnsular Committee of the House
of Representatives.
Committee Unanimous In Favor OF Mai
ing Commissioner a Delegate.

Governor Hunt today received the
following cablegran from Mr.. Federico
Degetau the Resident Commissioner o.
Porto Rico in the United states:
Washington, D. c. MAY II, 1902.
Governor Hunt, San Juan, p. r.
Insular Affairs Commit se gave me
hearing to-day on bill making The Com
missioner Delegate in Congress Com
mittee unanimously decided to report
fayorably."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
To Our Readers.

Our columns are open to correpon-
dence on everything affecting the coffee
sugar and tobacco plantation and farm-
ing generally and we cordially invite
criticism and discussion. Natural His
tory notes will also be welcomed, as
well as all news Of interest ad planters
Communications should be to dressed.
The Editor, BoLETIN MERcANTIL, 20
Plaza Alfonso, San Jean.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
New York Market To-day.
Current News Notes.
Local And Personal.

We have been informed that only a
few passages to Martinique remain
open on the steamer Julia" of the He
rrera Compan and considering the
chea Qness of the passage we have no
doubt that the steamer will be full
when she leaves.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
BOG N0T Not Ended.
Ex-President Steyn Desires
Continuance.
Probably Intended to Force Better Term.
from British.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil

New York, May 15th,-Despatches
from Delagoa Bay state that Ex-Pres-
ident Steyn Of the Orange Free state
is opposed to acce pting the peace terms
offered by England and prefers that
the war shall continue. It is believed
that this is. intended to force better
terms from thu British in view of the
well known desire of King Edward to
end the war before his coronation.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

Our particular friend Don Enrique
Landron principal professor of the
Lincoln School, has been appointed
professor of Geography and Pedagogy
in the Normal School during the eight
summer months.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
IVDDeSI o1d Roil N Torrents
|D Silt Kills
Subterranean Rumblings.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantll.

St. Thomas, May I4th. gust OF
nuTT1caIIe mas paso0u ove1 o. 1zi..s
filling the inhabitants with fear and
causing some damages. -
Torrents of rain have fallen on the
island the fearful roll of thunder and
flashes of lightning made the city seem
at times to be on fire.
The fear of the inhabitants was in
describab1e and grew into panic
when some slight movements of the
earth were perceived.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

Santiago Costoso who was wanted by
the Police was arrested yesterday and
placed at the disposition of the Tribu-
nal in Bayamon.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

The distinguished young lady Car
men Villodas y Lugo Vifias, of Guaya-
ma, is stuying for time with the Sal
azar family in Santurce.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

The distinguished Miss Maria Co
nero y Morell in Santurce is i'll, and
we shall beglad to hear of her speedy
restoration to health.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

Several young men of this city are
preparing reunion in the Hotel
Olimpo for the night of the 3Ist of this
m onth- 1t promises 10 be veil attend
ed, considering that the Spanish Casino,
has postponed its announced feast.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

Our estreemed friend Don Eduardo
Iriarte IS laid up with strong attack
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

SJp1p.ops Of poisoning we're felt
,esterday BY a whole arnily ia Catafio
con seqaence Of having eaten canned
NH.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15

THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS
de venta:
MULLENHOFF & KORBER
San Juan.
Agente en- Ponce A. LUCCHETTI& &C
B. SCHROEDER, Mayaguez.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Outside municipalities
Responding To Appeal of
General Committee.

The following have contributed the
amounts opposite their names to the
Martinique Relief Fund.
Manati, Alcalde of $4,000
Mckinley Free Pub. School 1925
Bayamon, Alcalde 235.2S
Vega Baja, Alcalde 800
Toa Baja, Alcalde 2zoo
Cagras, Alcalde 7o1o
Cayey, Alcalde o19o
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
Porto Rico To Be Recognized
As A Territory
Mr.. Degetau to be
made a Delegate.

New York, May 15.-The Committee
on Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives has unanimously agre-
ed that the Commissioner from Porto
Rico shall have a seat in Congress with
voice but not vote.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-05-15
VVVUVVVUVVVV
La MediCiina
del Siglo.

Los meritos que en-
cierra la Emulsion de
Scott estan en- las propie-
dadeS de los elementos
que la componen.
El aceite de hfgado de
bacalao puro que con-
tiene, ALIMENTA.
, Los hipofosfltoS de cal
!; y SoSa FORTIFICAN .os
huesOS
81 buena fabrication
hace que estoS elemen-
{ tOs sean prontamente
!; asimilables y gratos al
! paladar.
! P0r eStaS raZOneS to-
dos los medicos del mum
DO preScriben siempre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-20
PEaime's Celery
Compound
Is the Great Restorer of Health
for the Ruler and His
Humblest Subject.

Sickness, disease and suffering respect neither
ruler nor subject. The noted and high born have
their trials and physical surerings like those in
humber stations. Social standing and wealth can
hot bar the progress Of disease when the common
rules Of health are violated.
Impure blood and weak nerves are responsible
for many Of the common diseases Of life The ex-
perieuced physician VIII tell you that men and
women with pure. clear coursing blood and we'll
braccd nerves never become victims Of rhcuma-
tism neuralgia, liver troubles, debility headaches
or slecplessneSs.
II follows, therefore. that sufferers from any Of
the ailments referred should at once take proper
measures to cleanse the blood and feed the weak
nervous system with proper nourishmcnt.
For the happy accomplishment Of this important
work Painc's Celery Compound is the only safe
agent, the great specific, the only security
against deadly disease and death. During these
spring days raine's Celery Compound guarantees a
perfect regularity Of the bowels, healthy appetite
sound sleep. good digestion. pure blood, strong
nerves and clear brain, all Of which mean full and
robust health.
Mr. f. NJ. Sutton. ex-Mayor of Burlington. VT
one of the strongest and heartiest advocates ~
raines Celery Compound in the United States.
tells us in the following letter how he keeps well
under all circumstances; he says:
People have often asked me how l managed to
keep well. for although out in nearly NIL kinds
OF weather aud travelling considerably. l have no
aches or sickness. My one answer has been that
instead Of waiting until l sick in bed and
forced to stop work for awhile whenever l feel
out-of-sorts the least bit I take Paine's Celery
Compound, which keeps well and strong. Ii
is great deal better in my opinion take a
medicine that keeps one well, rather than 10 wait
for sickness and then hunt around for a medicine
or doctor TO cure the sickness. have been
hearty advocate Of Paines Celery Compound since
ii first made great many years ago. and
have yet to hear Of In which it fails TO
fulfill its promises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-20
DETAILED REPORTS
WORK OF g. A. B. COMMITTEES TO
BE OUTLINED.
General Meeting to Be Held, Which the
Several Chairmen Are Expected
to Attend.

Preparations are being made by the Off
GERS of the citizens committee on the 1902
encampment of the Grand Army OF the Re-
public to give the next meeting of that COM
mittee special significance. Chairman
Warner and Secretary Buckley have ar
ranged that complete reports shall b ~
mitted by the chairmen OF three commit
tees-by Mr.. Frank K. Raymond, as head
of the finance committee; by Mrs. Ellen
Spencer-Mussey, as chairman OF the wo-
mans auxiliary committee; by Or. Frank
lin T. Howe, as chairman of the committee
on concerts. The first named will indicate
to the executive committee the exact state
of It's accounts.
Mrs. Mussey, who is at the head of the
auxiliary forces. will submit statement
OF the plans made by the women interested
in the encampment and the program of en-
tertainment for the auxiliary G.. A. R. or
CARNATIONS. DIR. Howe's statement will
have reference to the flag day concert to
be given at the Columbia Theater.
In addition to these reports Chairman
Warner will give his associates an account
of his conference with the executive officers
of the G.. A. R. Those committee chairmen
who have not yet prepared lists of their
committeeman will be expected to report
thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-20
The EilipiuoS,

From the Brooklyn Eagle
Independence is a sounding term. There
are those who believe 1t covers practically
everything and anything beneficent. The.
word is captivating. 1t passes current in
Hayti, for instance, where just now a revo-
tuition is in progress. True, the rebellion
there is a sort of popgun affair, only two
lives having so far been sacrificed, but i
may grow until ten, If not fifteen, men are
moved down. Some of the South Amarl-
can people rejoice in their Independence
some have doubts. What is meat for one
may be poison for another. To a certainty
the Archipelago as a whole is not ripe for
self-government. To certainty the So
called boon of independence would be a
bane. We may be able to look into the fu-
ture, far as human eye can see. We may
be able to see the vision of the world and
all the wonder that will be, but how long 1t
will take to bring the Filipino up to date,
to modernlze him, Is conundrum. Time
alone can solve it. Patience. hard work,
good faith, determination, courage, will
contribute to the solution.