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The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23
Dist. Averages.

enthusiastically higher temper
atures in the New Orleans and Okla
horna districts, cooler conditions, more
or less pronounced, obtain. Showers
are reported from all districts except
Oklahoma, Vicksburg, Little Rock,
Mobile and Memphis. Heavy rainfall
at a number of Texas stations.
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time, July %, 1902. p. M,
18th meridian time.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23
A STROKE FOR SAVANNAH.
If the Plan for n Line to the Great
Lakes MaterinIixes.

Lakes Matertnitxes.
Savannah is one of the chief ports
of the Seaboard Air Line, which has
invested heavily in terminals here, but
its business may be greatly increased.
1t will. if a plan that is afoot. as
mentioned in the Morning News dis
patches yesterday is carried out.
This plan contemplates the extension
of the old Ohio River and Charles
ton from the West Virginia coal fields
to Lincolnton, N. c., there to con-
meet with the Seaboard. Northward
it will be extended to Ironton, O.,
where it will connect with the Detroit
Southern. Thus an air line, from the
Great Lakes to Savannah, will be
established, meaning a great accession
to the business of this city. The long
haul would be an attraction to the
Seaboard, and this port would be that
favored.
Some years ago the BLACK Dia-
mond' road was talked of, Col. Boone
being the promoter and creating wide
discussion of the project. The new
plan makes Savannah. instead of
Port Royal, S. c., the prospective
terminus of the line to the Great
Lakes.
Mr.. C. H. Anderson, formerly with
the construction department of the
Central of Georgia Railway Company,
as secretary to the superintendent, has
been appointed superintendent of the
Blackshear. Enid and Southwestern
Railway of Oklahoma. This position
was formerly held by L. d. Button.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23

On Seaboard Air Line Railway trains
II and y, between Savannah and
Montgomery Leave Savannah 7:10
a. m. No change of cars. Ticket Of
fee. corner Bull and Bryan streets.
-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
1--WE cents a bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23

rt-"Automobiling is not likely
to endure as a sport No; people
are already so shy that it's more mat
ter of luck than skill when anybody is
run down. Life
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23

The Morning News cannot in justice
to itself and to it's patrons use anony-
nous contributions, particularly those
of a personal character
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23

HlVer Report.-Ihe night OF the oa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a. M,
(75th meridian time), yesterday. was
8 feet, a fall of OIL foot during the pre-
ceding "a hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah,
Ga, for the twenty-four hours ending
at a. M, 18th meridian time, July %,
1Qno.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23
Sunday Excursions to Brunswick
and Fernandina via s. A. L. Rx..

$1,00 to Brunswick and s1.10 to Fer
nandina every Sunday. Tickets sold
for train leaving Savannah 500 a. M,
railroad time. from Central Lepot, and
limited to date of sale for return, CIV
ing all an opportunity to spend the day
at these famous resorts. Full informa-
ton at Ticket Office. corner Bull and
Bryan streets. Phone 20.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-23
AWAITING HIS FATE.

II. B. Boyer.
Observer. Weather Bureau.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

These charges against the municipal
ity will surely bold until after election
If there is anybody that is liable those
persons can be prosecuted then as well
as now. The evidence will hold water
and can be kept in cold storage until
the 5th of November
Why not prove to the people that the
motive is nothing more than desire
to purify, and that there is no attempt
to fly into the Mayors chair on wave
of scandal. No man should be willing
to go into any Office which is dishonest
until it has been thoroughly fumigated
cleanzed and purified. Motive form
an important part of human action, and
every man has a right to take them
into consideration in questioning or dis
cussing sincerity. The law does not bal
a vigorous prosecution after election
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
SAN JUAN, OCTOBER 2s
Editorial Comment.

We we're all startled this morning.
In fact we had to look twice and then
open our eyes wider to assure ourselves
that it was after seven and coffee time
had passed. With the knowledge of
being awake, however, came the posit-
i've convict ion that the Editor and Pro-
prietor was either suffering from fever
Yesterday, or that he was away and the
=" wise one" stole a march while the
"boss was not looking.
Which shows also that when Co
vernon Hunt is made acquainted with
facts, where wrong has been done he
does what he can to right it" To tell
you that this sentence appeared in the
News to-day would be to subject one
self to grave suspicion of being a first
class liar. But it positively is a fact
The News has at last said that the
Governor prefers order to disorder. Just
think Of it.
Of course in order to make the peo-
pie realize that it is still in the arena
the News must pitch into poor Techter
But we are certain that Techter is will
ing to suffer just this bit if by doing SC
he can force the News to tell the truth
Great things are coming to pass in
Porto Rico, and if we continue On in
this way VINO knows what might not be
achieved. Bird may continue to tell
the truth, Nun " Rivera may forget his
lost job and become public spirited, the
Knockers Club may cease its sessions
and out of this burning cauldron Of
turbulence a little bubble of peace
may rise and mingling with the cooler
air expand into real ware Of good will
in Porto Rico. The lion, the tiger, the
lamb and the of may all sleep in the
same barn. We are all good walters
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
Two YuIs Ot Civil
Government |l Porto Rico
By Hon. Charles Hartzell.
Continued from Yesterday

Prominent among the acts of the
first legislative assembly, which receiv-
led the approval Of the governor, was
one which laid the foundation for ar
American system of taxation, by which
all the property of the island both rea.
and personal, should be compelled tc
assume its just share III the necessary
burdens for the maintenance of the
government, and while much opposition
to this measure was developed among a
people who had lived under system
|of special taxes both inequitable and
unjust, and which compelled few tc
assume the obligations of the many, vet
the result of the passage of this law
has fully vindicated the wisdom of its
enactment; and although many of its
provisions were incomplete and some OF
its details were faulty, owing to the
necessary haste, with which it was pre-.
pared, still, using it as the basis for
suitable amendments. which were
framed an1 engrafted upon it at the
second session of the legislative assem-
bly,, Porto Rico can now lay claim to a
system of revenue taxation which will
compare favorably with that of any
state or territory Of the union.
An act to establish trial by jury was
also passed by the FIRST Legislative as
sembly, thus establishing a right which
so permeated every structure of Amer
ican jurisprudence that it seems hard
to realize that people could live for
centuries almost at our national gates
and never know Of the great mission
for mankind which is typifed by this
system of law; and, strange as it may
seem, but fairly illustrative of those
conditions which render rapid progress
in Americanization impossible, few Of
those charged with criminal offenses
have sought to avail themselves of the
right thus accorded of demanding a
jury to hear and pass upon the charges
against them. Like all other reforms
which have been and are being insti-
tuted, it is met with condition which
has existed for centuries, and it will be
years before full realization will force
itself upon the minds of the people of
the fundamental and eternal justice of
the jury system, although the records
disclose that as time passes more and
more juries are demanded, and no
doubt in time jury trial will become as
universal in Porto Rico as it has always
been in the states ofthe Union.
The system Of inSllar police for the
Of order and enforcement
3f the law was created to cover prac-
icallv the entire island. beino r1aced
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

There were vague rumors last night
of a disturbance at Carolina. At about
8 o'clock the Chairman of the Republi-
can Committee of that town came to
San Juan and stated that he was un-
able to reach his home owing to the dis.
orders. He Immediately went to see
the governor.
Other advices from Carolina stated
that one man was hurt. There was
some talk of the Justice of the Peace
Vizcarrondo being mixed in the affair,
but whether Vizcarrondo shot at some
one, or whether some one shot at Viz
carrondo, no one has been able to as
certain.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
New York Market To-day.
To Our Readers.

Our columns are open to correspon-
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
c Communications should be to dressed
The Editor, BoLETIN MERcANT1L, 20
Plaza AlfonsoISan Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

To-day is the last day of regis
tration. There will be very little
except in a few towns. as the heavy
enrolment was made on the I4th and
18th. The only thing left to do is to
caste the vote and then count it. The
Insular government should virtually
compel every man to vote, that is, by
giving them every police protection. Let
us know once and forever who is in the
majority. We may then be able to
still venomous tongues.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
Nj. COInl0 |n Eruption.
Mexican Volcano Sending
Forth Fire And Ash
Cities Of Colima And AlmoIova
Menaced.
Special Cablegram to BoIetIn MereantIl.

New York, October 2sth.--Advices
received from the City Of Mexico state
that Mt. Colima, in the southwestern
part of Mexico is in active eruption
and that the people of the city Of Coli
ma and the surrounding country are in
a state of great terror.
For two days this volcano, one OF
the highest in Mexico has been pouring
forth fire and ashes, and the streets OF
Colima and A;mo1ova are covered with
the ash.
Both towns have been deserted, and
the people are scattered all over the
country. Up to the present time no
lives have been lost.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

An old man, his clothes just hanging
together, his general appearance moi
any too cleanly, sells bananas and oran
ges in San Juan, and has been selling
them for many years, Yesterday after
noon just before school was out the ole
fellow was seen standing in front Of ths
Mckinley School on Cristo Street. Ii
few minutes the cries of the children
as they ran out cf the building attracted
his attention.
The old man peered about anxiously
and his face finally frightened up as a
little shaver, clean as a whistle and with
clear bright eyes came running out.and
jun ped up TO the old fellows shoulders
and kissed him.
The old man took the boyl,y the hand
and walking up Cristo Street, they went
into narrow dark and dirty hallway,
where they finally found a small room,
the door of which the old man opened and
both entered. The room was about four
feet in height and about six by six in
length and width, the old man being
compelled to stoop as he went in. The
writer followed them.
With scarcely chair in the could
be found small desk that had been
co 1structed out of odd bits of wood.
On this desk was writing paper, ink
and pencils, and several books. The
o.d man explained that this was the
little fellows desk and that when he
saved up few dollars he intended to
buy him a better one.
The old man himself had never been
able to read or write and never would
be. His clothes consisted of those on
his back, but still there were to be seen
several changes of good clean linen for
the boy and two pairs of good shoes.
The old man explained that the boy
went to school every day, and with ap-
parent wonder that he was able so read
and write just like Dr. Barbosa, and
that some day he was going to be a
big man. When asked why he did not
buy clothes for himself, ihe old
fellow answered that he did not
need any. That the money he earned
was more useful to make the boy some
thing more than an orange peddlar 1t
was necessary he said thatthe boy should
wear good clothes so that no one should
know that his father was a street haw-1
keT.
This was a picture that is very sell
dom seen here in Porto Rico, and ii
certainly made one think. Half a mil
lion people like this, and Porto Rico
would need have no concern or worry
about the future or what it will bring
forth. The United States was built upl
in just this way by the millions of inn
migrants who came over in the holds
Of dirty filthy steamers, but who shou1-
dered thsir packs on arriving, and
whose sweat and Crime tells the nations
story to-day. Oh! for fewer philosophers
aud poets and some more apple ped-i
dlars Of this brand.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
The clD0n 'IIeQ|y
Cuban Congress Returns It To
Washington.
President Palma In A Private Let
ter To President Roosevelt
Says That The Treaty
Would Be Ruinous.
: Special Cablegram to Boletln Mercantll.


New York, October 28th.-Advices from
Washington state that the Cuban Con-
|gress has returned to Washington, the
treaty which the United States desires
passed as an amendment to the Platt
amendment, and es an alteration Of that
treaty.
The congress calls the attention Of the
American people to the treaty and sta
tes that its acceptance would mean ruin
ito Cuba. President Palma has written
a private letter to President Roosevelt,
in which it is stated that the acceptance
of the treaty would be ruinous to Cuba,
and that if the American people insisted
on its passage the island would
become the scene of bloodshed and
disorder.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
BleI And Mitchell VIII T0|k
Arbitration Commission Will Meet
At Scranton On Thursday.
No Counsel Will Be Employed.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantll.

Mex York, October 28th.-The arbi-
tration commission appointed by Pres
ident Roosevelt will meet on Thursday
of this week at Scranton, Pennsylvania
The sessions of the commission will
continue until all the various points ot
disagreement between the miners and
the operators are settled.
President Mitchell: representing the
workmen and President Baer, repres-
enting the interests of the operators
will both address the commission. Nc
counsel will be employed. The COM
mission has adopted a rule restricting
the right to talk to those persons who
directly represent the various interests
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

Among those who left for the states
to-day were Mr.. Alfred Wagstaff the
popular clerk of Dooley, Smith 6, c.
Mr.. Wagstaff goes for few weeks va
cation and rest, and will return next
month. He will visit his home in Bos-
ton.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

be performed on Mr.. George I. Finlay
who has for sometime suffered with an
affection of the throat, and who is about
to be operated on. DR.. Saldafis who is
the Finlay family physician here will
aid in the work.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

The reception at the Palace last
night was well attended. There was
a large gathering despite the rain.
The lnsular Police Band played several
pretty selections. There will be no
reception next Monday night. The
next one will be announced.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

over-enthused spirittlalist. There seems
to be not doubt whatever that Vene-
zue1a likes revolutions and that her
people feel easier when one is going on
They know then that instead of getting
into trouble with the powers autocratie
Presidents have all they can do to take
care of themselves.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

The Boletin stated yesterday that the
cruisers Cinclnatti and San Francisco
had arrived. This information was in
correct, but was SO received from the
naval station. The Montgomery ar
rived. The San Francisco did not,
The Montgomery is in quarantine with
a case of yellow fever on board.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
Y0ulg 10 succeed Miles.
Believed That General Miles Viii
Resign After His Return From
The Philippines.
Young Has Just Come
From Philippines
Special CabIegram 70 BoIetIn MsreantIl.

New York, October 2Sth. Advices
from Washington state that there is a
rumor afoat in that city to the effect
that General Young will be the next
commander Of the American army, and
that he will probably succeed General
Miles when that official return, from
Manila sometime this winter.
General Young has just returned
from Manila and Is now in Washing
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

In San Juan perfect order and peace
reign. There has not been a single
arrest all day over matters political,
and the indications are that there will
be no trouble Of any sort. The heavi-
est registration is over, and the polling
Places are practically deserted to-day.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

The following is the crop and clim-
ate report of the local branch of the
United States Weather Bureau:
WEATHER.: The weather during
the week has been very dry except in
the western central districts where mo-
derately heavy showers occurred. In all
other districts rain is badly needed for
growing crops and also to put the
ground in condition for seed. The
average amount of rainfall based on the
reports Of 20 stations is o.5S inch. The
greatest amount reported is 3.o7 inches
at Morovis at four stations there is nc
rain. The temperatures have been
above normal at all stations, the high
est 90 occurred at Bayamon, the low
est $50 at Cayey.
| CROPS: Except in a very few 10
calities, all growing crops have suf-
fered from the dry weather Of the week
In the vicinity of Canovanas old
has commenced to run to arrow and
will be short in consequence. Tobacco
has suffered materially in the Cayey
district. In other sections the trans
planting of the tobacco and further
sowing of seed is impracticable on ac-
count of the dry condition of the ground
In the vicinity of Aguas Buenas the
growing of tobacco under cloth sheds is
being experimental with for the first
time. Coffee picking has been favored
by the dry weather and the crop i!
being gathered as fast as possible. Re
ports indicate that the crop will be lar
Iger than last year. Field work ha
been generally active and land has beel
prepared for new crops. Oranges ar,
becoming abundant. Small crops ar
plentiful except in a few localities
Pasturage is generally good.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

The news that the Porto Rican ba-
tallion is to be made part of the re-
gular army and that the.officers are to
receive commissions is certainly happy
and good news.
The soldiers are good ones and as a
rule deport themselves we'll. The Of
fcers are surely the equal of their bro
theirs in the regular army, and should
receive some reward for their services,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
Current News Notes,
Local. And Personal.

At a'-out ten o'clock this morning
the Governor received advices from
Patillas, in which it was stated that an
encounter had taken place between the
police and the citizens of that town. and
that the sergeant and corporal of police
and one citizen were seriously and dan
gerously wounded. The telegram also
said that trouble was feared at Arroyo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

The Insl1lar Police Band will give
the following selections on the Plaza to.
morrow night:
March Ell Policia Musico, MILAN.
Selection Daughter of the Regiment
Donizetti.
Waltz Song Las Golondrinas. B. Due
no.
Medley Songs of the Fatherland, An
|daner.
. Retreta Austria, Bella.
Dance Of The Honey Bees, Rich
mond.
Two Step. The Tourists Souvenir
Bergenholtz.
Star Spangled Banner.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

Ia Nenezllela they are still playing
war. Cas 70 seems to have as many
'Sss as the evsrl living cat, and the
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

ton, where he is seen in daily confer
|ence with Adjutant General Corbin who
came with him from Europe.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

There was no meeting of the city
council last night. Several of the mem.
bers were indisposed. Oilers failed to
put in an appearance.
The many people who journeyed from
Santurce to see what they termed the
fun were compelled to return to their
homes disappointed. For all of which
the people are duly thankful. Amen.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

New Postal Cards with the fines
views Of the City.
For sale at the BoLETIN|
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

DR. Saldafia sailed for the states to-
day to aid in the operation which win
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

Commissioner of the Interior Elliott is
expected to return from Ponce on
Thursday. General Elliott left here on
Monday and will make a road inspec--
tion on the routes between San Juan
and Ponce.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28

Late last night Governor Hunt re-
|ceived advices from San Lc-cEzo stating
that three citizens of that place had
been killed yesterday afternoon as the
result OF an alteration betw group
of citizens and the police. The facts seem
to be that a funeral party carrying a
coffin was on its way to San Lorenzo.
All the members OF the party carried
clubs. They were met by the police
who attempted to disarn them. A
row resulted during which the three
men were killed. The police were com
pellcd to FIRE on the crowd. The names
of the persons killed are not known up
to the present time. Governor Hunt
Immediately after receiving the news
Andrew Hoist, Revenue
Agent, to San Lorenzo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-28
|EL GRAN !
|NVENTO.|

Reconocidas las :.ir-
tudes del accite de hi
gado de bacaiao Gil el
raquitismo, enfcrmeda-
des del pccho y otras
Sc luch6 h,rante mu-
cho tempo con cl in
convenientc de su olor-
y sabor desagradables
que imposibilitaban su
administration. De ahi
naci6 el pensamiento
de anadirle emulsivos
en- aparatos apropiados