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Evening star., 1902-03-11
Prince Henry Departs.

Prince Henry's visit is at an end. and he
has sailed for home with the good wishes
OF the American people for a pleasant voy-
age 1t is easy to believe that he enjoyed
his stay. and 1t is but the simple truth to
say that he made q very fine impression
wherever he went His manner and his
speeches both attested his interest In what
he saw and those he met He proved to be
both a good traveller and a most agreeable
companion. He took to our customs. as the
phrase is, like a duck to water. His IA
m.liarity with our language put him per-
fectly at his ease, and he found such
thorough understanding Of the real object
Of his visit and such thorough sympathy
with it that he had but to open his heart
as well his eyes and ears to succeed to
the full in his undertaking. His royal
brother has In him a sure and ready means
Of awakening and strengthening interest in
Germany and her peaceful purposes wher-
ever there may be work for a special am
raSsador TO do.
And yet there have been some amusing
episodes connected with the visit both in
America and In Germany. Some of the
kaser's enemies at home have complained
that the prince was too democratic in his
carriage among the Americans. Why
should he be accessible to strangers and
yet so exclusive at home? Why should he
dine with newspaper editors In America,
and tickle them with compliments as to the
Importance Of their profession. and at home
treat them with bare liberation? What
would happen to z burgomaster who should
clap his highness on the shoulder after the
fashion of that northwest governor at Chi
cago? And forth.
IE the United States the self-constituted
treated us to the opposite view We are
asked to believe that the snobs have had
Prince Henry in charge: that in manner
unworthy of our traditions they have bowed
down before him and abased themselves;
that he was thus prevented from seeing rep
prince was simply the victim of funkies,
who, In their excessive zeal to catch his
attention. made themselves ridiculous. And
all of that sort Of stuff.
Nevertheless, the visit was a pronounced
success Prince Henry lost nothing Of dig
nifty by anything he did or suffered done,
and those who entertained him. or saw to
his comfort as the nations guest, kept
easily and strictly within the lines of good
taste and self-respect Had the prince
acted otherwise than as he did the Ameri-
can people should hardly have given him
their confidence. Had We acted with but
scant recognition of his representative
claims upon our hospitality we should just
ly have incurred International reproach.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

races. This constitutes quite as serious a
nuisance as the winter storm products. in
some cases absolutely blocking the traffic
along the sidewalks and forcing pedes-
trians into the streets. In some fragrant in
stances conditions are such that this result
Is the rule rather than the exception. and
the Commissioners seem powerIess under
their present range Of authority to abate
the nuisance. The owner Of vacant prop
erty is under obligations to keep the side
walks In front clean and clear equally with
the owner or occupant of the improved
property. Indeed, II difference is per-
mitted 1t should operate in favor Of the lat
ter. whose enterprise In the construction
of buildings. to the advantage and better
ment Of the city. should be encouraged
rather than discouraged.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The dramatic interruption Of a marriage
ceremony yesterday in New York by a
lawyers clerk with papers to serve on the
bridegroom in a breach Of promise case is
a modern version of the old fashioned style
of forbidding the banns There was no
hysterical bride. no excited rival rushing
frantically up the church AISLE not even
the postponement of the service. 1t was a
business-like affair from start to finish,
and the lawyers clerk played his part
modestly. Then, too. 1t had been properly
tipped off, to the newspapers in advance,
and there was no lack of consequent pub
licity. We do these things more system
aticaIly nowadays,
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Revenge.

80 you sent Bill Smiggins to Congress" "
''We did, answered the keeper of the
did as much as any one to get him
elected"
"Bll is powerful talker But I didn't
know that you were any particular friend
of his
mo. We had difference long years
ago; and l always said I was goin' to get
even. Bill prides himself on his speech
maxim, and nothin makes him so unhappy
as to have somethin doin' and him not in
1t. I've been reliably informed that when
a man makes his debut in Congress the
people that have been there for some
time previous look down on him kind of
supercilious and make him sit quiet and
listen. And thatn Jest about kill Bill!'
Evening star., 1902-03-11
The Capture of Lord Methuen.

The latest blow inflicted by the Beers
upon the British forces has produced SEN
sation greater than similar disasters suf-
fered by the British in the earlier stages of
the war. The capture of Lord Methuen it
self is not Of striking Importance for he is
by no means such a military genius as the
British could i'll afford to lose. The defeat
OF his column is not in its own effect Of
material consequence. The loss of men and
guns is not heavy, as things run In the
course Of war. But the surprising, shock
Ing result Of the engagement from the Brit
fsh viewpoint Is the revelation that the
Eoers still retain a strength sufficient to
enable them to smash almost at will when
tho occasion offers, and that despite the
many bitter lessons Of the early part Of
the war the British commanders have not
learned to guard themselves against sur
prises In a country which offers the great
est possible chance for ambuscades and sud-
den assaults.
The British reverse will, Of course, greatly
stimulate the Beers, both in the field and
In Europe and this country, perhaps, as
we'll. But 1t - not to be expected at this
Stage of the conflict that the government at
London will allow the incident to weaken
It's resolve to carry the war to finish,
h!tHOtsH lIe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dlielluiHS lIe
conduct of the campaign are becoming
more pronounced. Loans are required,
which. while easily foated, are attracting
attention by their size and frequency. Con-
sCrtption In hinted in view Of the difficulty
with which the ranks in South Africa are
kept filed. a shipment Of 700 troops from
India Is forecast. Methuen's defeat will
probably revive the talk OF foreign inter-
yentEon. and perhaps through that medium
lead to prolongation of the struggle.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The English actress who denied that she
had been winning large sums OF American
money at bridge whist took the proper
course. Getting American money is so easy
for an English player that 1t Is not worth
boaSting about
Evening star., 1902-03-11
A Fellow Feeling.

How do you like this country?" asked
the member Of the reception committee
VERY much, indeed" answered the dis
tinguished European visitor
Il am afraid you have not had a chance
to see much Of IT."
"Oh. yes. BY looking out Of the car win
dow l could detect close bond Of sym
pathy between our two nations. could OBJ
serve at glance that you have trees. grass
and houses just as we have at home"
Evening star., 1902-03-11

President Roosevelt has had SO many
other things to interest him that 1t may be
taken for granted that he is not grievine
over any lost opportunities to oficiate at
sword presentation. There will be other
sword presentations with which he can
amply console himself.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Duty or Disaster.
From the Syracuse post-st.ndsrd

From the SYRACUSE POSt-Standard.
That party, whether our own or another
that evades plain moral duty for the sake
Of votes ultimately pays the penalty. Of de-
feat as well as shame for it's turpitude, as
the history OF political parties in this coun-
can leaders in Washington can afford to
assume the responsibility OF political dis
aster in the beet-sugar states II absolutely
necessary, but they can't afford to put
tiOnal faith
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Vernal Content.

De river is a-rushin'
An a-pushin' on it's way(
The trees Is gittin' ready
Fob de annual display.
De birds will soon be buildin'
Up a-yonder in de tree.
Ev'body's busy;
Ev'ybody 'ceppfn' me.
De white folks is a-crowdin'.
Men an women: high an low,
A grabbin' foh de money
Or lettin' Of 1t go.
watch 'em as dey goes It
All as anxious as kin be.
Ev'ybody's busy:
Ev'ybody 'ceppin' me.
De others seems to like It.
So / let's 'em persevere.
I doesn' see no 'casfon
To step in an interfere.
I specks dey knows deir business.
So rs satisfied, you see,
When ev'ybody's busy
Ev'ybody, 'ceppin' me.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
A Simple Mode Of Reasoning.

How did your government come to ac-
cuse you Of misappropriating funds?'
'fWell,' answered the eminent Chinaman,
"ours is a mature and somewhat cynical
civilization. The other officials knew that
I had an opportunity to take possession Of
this money. And they naturally took it for
granted that did so.'
Evening star., 1902-03-11

New York's latest novelty in the way of
a street accident is collision between an
electric car and steam boiler. 1t will be
difficult for other cities to keep pace with
Gotham in the number and variety Of it's
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The New Jersey mosquito has been de-
clared an Illegal nuisance. But 1t may be
depended on to follow the example Of the
trusts and continue In business In the face
OF all rehuke
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Some of the reports from the war office In
England share the uncertainty of the aver
age weather prophecy. But the war ofilce
realizes that a prediction properly per-
sisted in is likely to come true in the end.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Pugilism Barred.

That statesman never reaches
The top place In the list,
Who, failing in his speeches.,
Starts in to use his fist.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

A man may not feel the need of being
raccinated on his own account. But
glance at the city directory should remind
him that there are many other people who
are entitled TO consideration.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Spain does not allow any prejudice to in
terfere with it's purchasing American goods.
With all it's chivalry and romance, Spain
has always had pretty fair conception of
the value of a peso.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

j. Pierpont Morgan has bought a collec-
tion Of Chinese pottery, thus maintaining
his reputation as one of the most cosnlopoli-
tan investors Of the century.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Men engaged In a strike are always likely
to suffer some disadvantage from the fact
that Indignation is likely to prevent clear
headedness in driving a bargain.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The legal tangle over the organization Of
the National Base Ball League promises to
develop into the great American sporting
Jarndyce case.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The Sultan Of Sulu has modestly refrained
from intruding himself as magazine con-
tributor on the subject Of polygamy The
sultan is a philosopher who does not be-
lieve in hunting for trouble
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Secretary Shaw was present personally
and unidentified while luggage was being
examined by customs inspectors at New
York. Possibly another reform is afoot.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

General Funston Is indulging in a little
railway travel, but is not spelling the fun Of
the journey by making a regular series Of
rear-platform speeches.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Warnings against going on the stage
should not be confined to young girls. There
are numerous male players who ought to
be doing something else.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
An Aspersion on His Skill.

II am afraid that Bliggins plays golf on
Sunday"
Maybe" said the contemptuous rival.
But if SO It's the only day in the seven on
which he does play it,
.'Some people," said Uncle Eben. 'is SO
drefful business-like dat while dey looks
foh a reward in de mex worr dey's mighty
skeery foh fear deal do any mo- dan what's
ne ceSSarN to earn it,
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Prince Henrys admirable good nature
may be accepted as complete evidence that
he Is dyspepsia-proof.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

New York feels that 1t has made some
progress in getting a Sunday that was only
moderately damp.
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Guardianship Of the Cabinet.

From the New York World.
The Presidents policy Of gaggins his cab
met Is not likely to deprive the public Of
news while the newspapers continue their
Washington service.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

Any European nation which Is not pre-
pairing for war as a more or less remote
possibility Is very careless
Evening star., 1902-03-11

The hint that Russia may be getting
ready to fight Japan lacks the element Of
Evening star., 1902-03-11
Closed.
From the Ohicaeo n.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The Schley case is remaining closed quite
q while this time.
Evening star., 1902-03-11

We've selected the following items to
illustrate the price littleness hut we de-
pend on your calling at the store to zee
the variety and size OF this Trunk stock
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18

humorous indifference to the forms
of government which other natiens
happen to possess.
So long as we ourselves are not mo-
Tested in the ordering of our own ma
tional household, we are not troubled
in the least by the tsages of other cotn-
tries. If they happen to be despotic.
we regard them perhaps with even
greater interest, since they are by SO
much the more picturesque. France
for example, has distinctly lost its old
time attraction for us, since the glitter
and the glamour of the Napoleonie
Empire gave place to the sober, sensible
dullness of the "botrgeois Third Re
public. lii fact, shorld Germany ant
Russia ever, by political upheaval
drive out their monarchs and replace
them with elective rulers, the genera
feeling in this country would be one o
disapp continent. We should thereb,
not only lose a fertile theme of cas-.
rhetoric. but we should also experienc
a genuine regret over the loss OF $
much pageantry and piquancy ant
color,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18
New York Market To-day.
Office Of Director of Prisons.

San Juan P. R., June 10th, 1902.
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, for the
furnishing of food to the prisoners of
the Penitentiary Department and Of the
Jails of San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez,
Humacao and Arecibo, will be received
at this office until 10 A. M. June 10th
1902 on which day the bids will be pub
Il 1icly opened.
Each bidder will deposit in the office
of the Director of Prisons a certified
check for the sum of $4,000 as guar.
antee of good faith, which sum will be
returned to the unsuccessful bidder
The guarantee or bond for the fulfilling
of the contract will be $4,000 for the
Penitentiary; $4,000 for the Jails OF
San Juan and Ponce; $4,000 for those
of Humacao and Mayaguez, and $1,000
for Arecibo. This sum in cash OF
check will be asked of the successful
bidder. The Director reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
The proposals will be signed by the
bidder and addressed to the Director as
follows: viz; the furnishing Of food fol
the prisoners Of -. for the fiscal year
ending June goth 1903.
All bids will be opened June 2oth
1902 at. 10 A. M.
Further particulars can be obtained
at the above mentioned office.
MAXIMINO LUZUNARIS,
10 z Director.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18
Continued from page 4.

are the ruins Of the military hospital,
which gave the street its name. These,
too, are cha1acterless ruins, without
hint of the merciful shelter the struc-
ture had for years given to the sick of
St. Pierre The City Hall, the Club,
and the Hotel des Bains, the city's best
hoste1ry, faced this street, and their
walls are heaped in it. Halfway up
the hill, on the left Of the way, caught
beneath tangle of rubble, is safe,
the door closed. Two blows with a
heavy stone, and it yields. 1t is empty
save in one corner, the one which lay
downward In this is shining white
mass, which has melted and made itself
fast to the steel; it is silver, and prob
ably worth forty OF fifty francs, but
nothing serves to dislodge it, and the
French soldier who had been watching
it, and no doubt us, saltites his Officers
smiles and elevates his shoulders as we
go on our way.
For hundred yards or more walk
ing becomes more difficult than at first,
and we go slipping and sliding along,
now balancing on pinnacle of wall
fragment, now springing to fancied sec
urity only to alight, hot and cross, on
all fours. This process generally fills
ones eyes, ears, and hair, with the sharp
gritty dust which has a decided ten
dency to work its way beneath the
clothing and prove annoying for hours.
It is fruitless- to try to brush it off, be-
cause within few minutes it is again
Slinging to body and clothing. It flies
N the air, an impalpable insinuating
powder, and gets into the tiniest cram
nies of cameras and feld-glasses. |.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18
h New York.

The cashier of one of the Brooklyn
banks has been pondering over prob
! lem in morals this week. For ten
years now great sums of money have
passed thro Ugh his hands, and reposed
in his care day after day, and they have
been as so much hay to him He has
heard of defaulters and wondered. He
never could understand this temptation
and he walked in the pride and CON-
placence of an honest man. Last Sim
day this cashier was seated with his dog
on the bank of the stream that winds
through Prospect Park when boat
crowded with children and rowed by a
park attendant passed slowly by. The
children were shouting and laughing.
They hallooed for no other reason than
to hear the sound of their voices. The
attendant, pulling doggedly at the oars,
seemed annoyed by the clamor. Sud
denly one of the boys lost his rubber
ball overload. The children pointed
to it, bobbing in the wake of the boat,
and begged the man to turn Iback and
get it, but he kept a surly silence, and
rowed on.
There is your chance, said the cash
ier to the dog; 'go get the ball"
The dog plunged in, and swimming
out to rnidsteram, caught the ball in his
mouth. He turned to follow the boat,
but finding that he could not overtaKe
it, returned to the bank and dropped
the ball at his masters feet. The cashier
picked il up and looked indolently, after
the receding boat He supposed the
boys would feel its loss Perhaps he
ought TO run along the bank and throw
it to them. 1t was something of an
exertion to do this and besides, the ball
would make a pleasant plaything for
the dog. However, he got UP and,
making cut across a point. met the
boat as it turned the bend.
Heres your ball" he called.
The boys saw. him, and stood up,
holding out their hands. He threw it,
and it was safely caught AS he turned
away he heard a chorus Of childish
voices thanking him. you're all rightw
Say, mister, you're a dandy, you areT
and then, after the c1amor had subsided,
came this, from the owner of the bali,
a very small boy who piped in voice
of hearty condescehsion "Sav, mister,
you re an honest man
This phase caught the cashiers ear,
and ledhirn deep into meditation, and
be has not been SO cock sure of himself
since this temptation of the ball,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18

dangerous condition of the Rio Pie,lras
pumping station. Many inquiries have
come to the BoLETIN- respecting this
matter, but the BOLETIN has been I'M
able to publish them owing to lack of
space. 1t certainly seems to be about
time that something was done in this
matter by the Ayuntamiento. Not
alone is the subject entirely ignored by
the council in its regular meetings, but
the city official absolutely deny the fact
that there is any necessity for the re-
PAIRS being made.
City Engineer Canals presented an
eight page report to the City Fathers
many months ago, ed this report prov
ed beyond a doubt the fact that unless
some attempt was made to remedy the
machinery at the pumping station, the
people of this town would be without
water when they least expected it. OF
when least prepared for it. Since that
time nothing has been done, and the
machinery is in as bad condition as
ever.
| At the present time and while tht
heavy rains are continuing it would NO
be remarkable if the Rio Piedras over
flowed its banks and thereby permanen
z tly ruined the plant and every bit o
machinery Connected with it. Th
chances are that if great damage wa
to occur at this time the City Father
would place the blame on the heav
rains.
If the station is in good conditio
+ the rains could not in any way efee
u the machinery. In bad condition an
{ slight accident is likely to leave L
without water for weeks and possibl
Il months.
Is A return to the cesspool and cister
n system of bygone days would .nea
e disease and death, and that in fearfl
8 numbers. Something should be don
: : to awaken the Alca1de and his assis
y : ants.
=. The "Liga de Propietarios" will hol
.. a meeting in that Spanish Casino th
n evening
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18
Current News Notes.
Local And Personal.

The following is the Crop and Ch.
mate Report Of the Department of
Agriculture for the week ending June
I4th, 1902
Weather-The weather has been
cloudy and warm, with excessive rains
in all sections of the island except in
parts of Arecibo district. Rivers have
overhowed causing considerable damage
to crops on low lands. Roads are
almost impossible. Sugar making and
all field work are generally suspended
The mean rainfall of % reporting sta
tions was 5 3S inches; the greatest am
cunt reported was $50 inches at Coamo
the least, o6o inches at Manati. The high
est temperature reported was go al
Aguadilla and Morovis; the lowest, S. =
at Adjuntas.
Crops-A1l crops have been injured
more or less by the continuation OF ex
cessive rains, especially the beans, fri
joles, rice, and potatoes; corn in genera
is in good condition. Plantains, bana
mas, and corn in flower, were injured II
the Mayaguez district by high wind
durin the 9Th. Coffee berries continue
to fall in some localities and the outlool
for this years crop is not as promising
as it was a few. weeks ago. Cam
fields are getting in bad condition from
weeds and grass. Some tobacco seet
was gathered in the vicinity of San Lo
renzo At Juana Diaz and Maunab'
precipitations of volcanic ashes wa
noticed in the rain gauges after tn
rain of the Sth.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-06-18
.P|QI AQQlld bNQ[d vi.
Rumored That He Was To Have
Been AssasSinated On Corona
ton Day.
1t Is Said That Several Suspected
Men Have Been Arrested.
Special cabIegram to Boletin Mercantil.

opcCldi OdpiCSidHi " DolCliH HiClSdiilii'
New York, June ISt-Cable advices
received from London give account OF
the rumor which is current in London
to the effect that the British police have
unearthed well formed plot to assassi-
nate Kind Edward VII.
1t is claimed that the plan was to
have been carried out on Coronation
Day. and that the King was to have
been murdered during the procession
from Westminster Abbey.
No one seems to give any exact in
formation on the subject, but the story
is accepted as true.
The London police refuse to give out
any news on the subject.
1t is claimed that several well known
Irish Nationalist have been in London
for a long time, and they have been
connected in some way with the alleged
conspiracy.