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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28
Motas poncenas
Un fracaso-Las damas baan-Ia multn aquclIa
Los americ anistas-El rio sale dc madre-Gsran
ereeiente-Nfna quema da-Ln fiesta Official.
Julio Is de 1908.

- -
Algunos iovenes continentales pro-
yectaron celebrar una jarana en- el Ca
sino eSta noche, con motive de ser Ell
SO aHiversario de la eutrada de los
americanos; y seg1n nos dicen, el bale
no Sc efetuara, por que las sefiorita in
vitadas no tienen deSeos de bailar esta
noche.
IN Hoy Sc unieron en- matrimonio
civil Anastasio Quintana con Dolores
Linares, y Julio Guadalupe con Arto-
MIA Mayora1.
Nv Defunciones: Julio Rivas y De-
Wis, Antonio Melicio y Rodriguez, Hi
polito Chavarrfa.
Nv Jose Arce fue corducido al hos
pitalillo de locos. por encontrarse en- es-
tado de demencia.
~ El apreciab BILE joven don Conra-
do Sanlini, que Sc hal!aba enfermo, esta
va completamente restablecido.
Sea enhora5uena.
~ Ell Attorney General ordeno ha-
ce dos meses la devolucion de la multa
de 50 dollars que 1e impuSieron al CO.
rresponsa1 de "La Correspondence" y
esta es la fecha en- que no Sc ha cum
plido eSa orden, a pesar de haberse di-
rigido Ell cltado corresponsal al Attor-
ney, por dos veces, record andole la de-
volucion.
Dejemos ell comentario para los
''americanistas" que alaban todo 10 de
la actual situacion.
xkx Don Federico Gatell, prominen-
te vecino de Mayaguez, Sc encuentra
en- esta ciudad.
LIE saludamos.
~ Anoche las nueve Sc salio de
madre Ell rio "Portugues''; y dicen los
que TODD 10 observan que en- 10 que va
del afio no ha hecho otra creciente
igual dicho rio.
~ En- Ia caIle de Ia Reina, una pc :
|quef1a nifIa Sc vertio inadvertidamente
sobre ST una cacerola de aqua caliente
que lie produio varias Quemaduras en-
ell cuerpo.
Fue asistida por TN medico, y iogra-
"a curar dentro de algunos dfas.
~ En- vista de la injustifcada de-
manda que ha hecho la compahfa del
Trolley contra la empresa de la Luz
Electrica de Ponce, los pocos abonados
a luz que tiene aquella es:an dispuestos
a zanzibar de empresa. medida que
merece la sanci6n pdblica.
wv La fiesta que ha hecho Ell Ayun-
tamiento hoy, en- celebration del 50
aniversario de la llegada de los ameri-
canos al pals, Sc ha reducido exp1o-
stones de petardos, ,1n n1mero efectua-
do por los bomberos, y ''m1sicas" en- la
Marina para proteger al trolley.
Very 0OpU.
Corresponsal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28
Los boeu.s en- M&jico

Dicen de Monterrey, con fecha IA de
Junio, que Mr.. Marion Butler. ex-
senador de los Estados Unidos, ha ce-
rrado trato para La compra de 10000
hecr4reas de .terrenos en- Tamaulipas;
entire los rios Soto la Marina y Corna
zal, dando frente al Colo on toda su
a- ..r - .,.i
x El,comprador el es general boer lou
bert. con objeto' de colonixar estcs' terfe-
NOS con compatriosas sayos. .'..;'
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28

cias-De cOmfn acuerdO.
Hechos como las matauzas de Kis-
hinef nunca son bastante anatematiza-
dos; pero los anatemas deben 1anzar1oS
quienes estuvieron sin pecados, cosa
que no pueden ignorar po1fticos y prac-
ticos como el Presidente Roosevelt, ell
senador Platt y otros muchos que fgu-
ran en- el negocio. Como, pues, te-
niendo a Ia vista los hechos de Belle
yille, Wilmington. Evansville, ell peo-
maize en- Alabama, etc., persiste Mr..
Roosevelt en- dar curse al memorial de
Ia B'nai B'rith3 Hace POGO, baio Ia
anonima autoridad de "Un alto fun
cionario," Sc diio que el verdadero
agravio de los Estados Unidos no es-
taba en- Kishinef, sino en- la mala fe
de Russia con respecto a Manchuria, y
que ell contenido del memorial, puesto
en- boca del gobieruo americana, que-
rid decir:-"iHasta cuardo continuara
Russia mintiendo sobre la evacuation
de Msnchuria? Y bien: 1Quien es
I'm alto funcionario7" Leios de serlo
Mr.. Hay, Sc apresuro desmentirlo y
es especie aceptada que present6 la
dimision. En- fin, no hallandose per-
sopaje en- esferas guberramentales que
asumiese la responsabilidad de "Un
alto f11ncionario," las nIiradas ccnver-
gieron a Oyster Bav, habiendo apenas
qrien dude que "Un alto funcionario"
es ell mismlsimo Presidente.
Esta coyuntura, tan favorable cier-
tas miras, es asfduamenle aprovechada
por ingleses y anglomaniacos que no
cesar de batir en- brecha la traditional
cordialidad que ha reinado entire las
capitales del Neva v del Potomac.
Actualmeute Sc estan rirdiendo exaee-
radios agasajos q una escuadrilla anne
ricana en- aguas inglesas y NADIA queda
por hacer en- 10 de cultiyar los efectos
de la Gran Rep6blica, IN pro de los
intereses de su ex-metrdpoli.
Empero. aquf como en- otras mu-
chas cosas, rige TIN dichd ell de que, en-
question de amores hay, por regla ge-
neral, dos formas de proQedimiento: uno
que quiere y otro que So deja querer,
El que quiere es la anorosa Albion.
cuya pudorosa sefiora abre demasiado
ell coraz6n cuardo sus irtereses 10 re-
claman. Esto explica en buena parte
ell empefio de apartar a Francia de su
actual orbita de alianza y atraerla al
proyectado nuevo grupp. lQue cosa
mas natural, despues de todo, que yer
4 las tres lumbreras de Ia civilization
marchando de com1n acterdo7 Le malo
es que a Francia no Sc y da un ardite
por 10 que pasa en- Minchuria, nj sc
cree con derecho q castxar los crime
ines que en- Russia Sc conentan SO c1pa
de odios de raza 6 religion. mo tiene
4 su cuenta e1 hecho de Argues Nor
tes? Y hay ademzs otra gran dificultad, i,
que es Ia de convencer ii Tfo .Samuel
de que 50 inter6s le acoiseja entrar en-
ccmprometedoras alian;as. 81 Gran
Bretaffa q1iere, los Esados Unidos Sc
dejan querer. Y en- 1ltino case. hacen
bestante. No proveen dc heredcras
lmillonarias 4 Ia iarruinaaa aristocracia
|britznicaa eas vDo eh.
g rfss. e ss.l.s ~H
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28

Los indiOs ynQuis- DiIigencia asaItada-A tiros-Uu
meteoro-La febre amarilIa-Muchas vfctiinas
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28

11eIIIOS ItCIOluO IA SlguIente INV
acion:
SU SANTIDAD
E. PAPA LEON Kill
HA FALLECIDO
RIP

El Iltmo. y Revereodfsimo Sr. Obs
20 de esta Di6cesis, DON jaime H.
Blenk, el Cabildo Eclesiastico, rue
gan a V. y esperan de sus sentimieutos
religiosos, Sc sirva asistir las solem-
mes exequias, que, por cl alma del nun.
ca bastantemente bien sentido Sumo
Ponti6ce, tendran lugar en- esta Santa
Iglesia Cathedral. Ell microbes 2o de los
corrieutes 4 las.o de h. tnaf{ana, QUE
dando q V. por clio muy recnnocidos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28

Los funerales de Ndnez de Arce-En In basflica de
Sam Francisco-El regrese del rey-Hemos pasa-
do mucho calOr-iViva el rey!-Tostados por el
afre del mar La Hfpica espanoln-Les mstodea
nuov0s.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-07-28
Neoyorquina

Kishinen-Un alto funcionrio-NInla fe de Russia
La escuadriIIn americana-Tres grandes poten.
cias-De cOmhn acuerd0.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Experlments of No Value.

All eggs have a parthenogenetic
tendency. which. as Boveri demon
strated at the last meeting of the Ger
man Society of Naturalists and Ply
sicians. disappears through degenera-
ton OF the controsoma. All that Prof
Loeb of Chicago did was to show that
this parthenogenetic tendency could
be stimulated in sea urchins by nor
NAL salt solution. In certain infusorsa
the process of formulation consists
essentially in subtle osmosis he
tween the sexes. The experiments of
Loeb did not create life. but simply
stimulated bisexual generation at tie
expense of parthenogenesis. These
experiments, therefore. demonstrate
nothing as regards the cause of life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
A ResourcefuI Bride.

Her first venture at cooking dinner
In her own home had passed success
fully and they sat in silence at oppo-
site ends of the table wondering at
the novelty OF it all and gazing at
each other. Honestly. honestly
cross your heart-did you like it.
Fred?" she asked finally. Never en-
joyed anything so much in my life"
he SAID. and swallowed a lump.
Everything. everything-from soup
to pudding?' Every mouthful from
soup to pudding" he said. bravely.
"Oh, l am so relieved. then" she
said. as huge sigh escaped her
You see. | forgot to order the syrup
for the sauce for the pudding and /
had to have something. so | took the
cough syrup, and l was so afraid
you'd taste it."-New York Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
FLOATING Needles.

Having first filled bowl with
cold water. take an ordinary sewing
needle and rub it on piece of wool
len cloth until 1t is warm. Taking II
carefully between the thumb ana
forefnger. you may put it on the top
of the water and 1t will remain there
II not Jared. Take more needles and
rub them as you did the first, place
them also carefully, one by one, on
the water, and they will form them
selves in line beside the first.
On the surface of every liquid is a
thin film. and 1t is on this film that
the needles in this experience are
held. and 1t is only when this film is
broken that the needles fall to the
bottom of the bowl.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
New Antarctic Discoveries.

President Markham of the Royal Geo
graphical society, commenting on the
achievements of the British Antarctic
ship Discovery. says II has been proved
conclusively that the greater part OF
the Antarctic region is a vast conti-
nent.
Captain Scott. commander of the Dis
covery, penetrated 100 miles further
south than any previous explorer and
discovered an extensive mountainous
region, hitherto absolutely unknown.
extending to S3.20 south. He thinks
this indicates that the land stretches to
the pole in a series of lofty mountains.
which is considered to be far the most
important geographic result ever
achieved in Antarctic explorations.
The Discovery wintered 400 miles fur
theT south than any vessel had pre-
yiously wintered
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Can you find your way to the cen
ter without crossing line?
SOAP Bubble PARTY.

A pretty form of amusement is a
made to take the fern of a spirited
contest for old and young. Five
rings of pasteboard wound with
bright TISSUE paper should be sus-
pended in a doorway. Large bowls
of strong soapsuds in which a table,
spoonful of glycerine has been dis
solved and a dozen or more clay
pipes are the other materials needed
for the bubble party The players
take turns in trying to blow then
perfect bubbles through the different
rings. Each person is allowed two
attempts to blow his bubble through
ring and to the successful "bub-
blers" Is given score The person
gaining the highest score is award.
ed some, trifiing prize.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
wrapplna Paper Maanet.

Here is an experiment which can
be done quickly and without pro-
vlding yourself with lot of chemi'
calls that you will never want again.
Take a piece OF ordinary wrapping
paper and wet 1t all over. Then put
1t near the stove and let 1t dry. When
1t is dry put 1t on a woolen cloth or
vanished table and rub II briskly
with a piece of India rubber. In a
few moments 1t will become charged
with electricity, and If thrown against
the wall or any smooth surface 1t Will
stick to 1t for some time.
Tear tissue paper into tiny pieces,
not bigger than an eighth of an inch
square, and toss them in the air near
the sheet. The wrapping paper will
draw them to Il just as a magnet will
attract needle.
Take a tea tray and place on 1t
two or three glasses. Put the electri-
fed paper on tho tops Of the glasses
and then touch the tray with your
finger. You will be surprised TO find
that you receive n slight electric
shock by so doing. Now put the
wrapping paper on the tray itself and
on touching the tray you will get an.
other shock of electricity. but this
time of a different kird. Replace the
paper on the glasses and you will get
the first little ingling again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
A Naval Battle on a Table Top.

Here is fleet of war vessels that
you can make yourself and that go of
themselves after fashion. The ves-
sells are carved out of Jumps of chalk
and furnished with military masts. 13-
inch guns and anything else that
may be needed to give them for
midable appearance. The more you
have of them the better. but they
need not be large. nor is it necessary
to hollow them out or provide them
with decks. They differ from real
battleships in one other respect. for
they are fiat-bottomed.
The ocean which they navigate
is large platter or pie dish, which
is empty until the commencement of
the naval review or engagement
Then you pour in just enough vine
gar to cover the bottom OF the dish.
In an instant everything is In COM
motion. The little cruisers and bat
tleships rush hither and thither as
II they were attacking each other
or going through complicated evolu-
tons. They rise and sink like ships
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
pecrles Statue Of Houston.

The statue of Gen. Sam Houston of
Texas. to he placed in the capitol at
Washington. of which Miss Elizabeth
Ney is the sculptor. is to be a dupli-
cate of the statue which has just
been finished and placed in the capi-
tol at Austin. This statue represents
Houston as an Indian at time when
he was living with the Cherokee tribe
after his self-banishment from Ten
nessee. Judge John II. Reagan. who
knew Houston Intimately, is angry
over the Indian statue and in a letter
protests against its duplicate being
placed in the national capitol.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
THE INVENTOR OF VALENTINES.
New England spinster Who First Cut
Fancy Paper Hearts

Miss Esther Howland of Worcester.
Mass. invented the modern valentine
in 1Sf9. She never married. and died
about ten years ago. She was a
graduate OF Mount Holyoke seminary.
and her father had small book store
and bindery. Wishing to add new
feature of the business. she took
stiff letter paper .scalloped andfringed
the edges. cut heart-shaped holes in
the corners, glued on colored pictures
that came with raisins, tea, etc, put
around the pictures borders of the
lace paper that was used on the in
side edges of fancy boxes, and hand
painted little verse on them. The
valentines found a ready sale; busi-
ness men in New York and elsewhere
began to order them for the next year.
and 1t soon appeared that Miss How.
land had developed a real business.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
DEAF MADE TO HEAR.
Remarkable Invention of Mr.. Hutehln-
son Works Successfully.

Another interesting demonstration
OF the powers Of the ACQUISITION" has
been given in New York City by the
inventor, Miller Reese Hutchinson
Mr.. Hutchinson selected as subjects
for the experiment several inmates of
the New York Institution for the In
struction OF Deaf and Dumb. Some
had been stricken with deafness at too
early an age TO remember what the
meaning of sound was, and one young
girl in particular almost went into
spasms of delight when the ear-piece
was adjusted and she heard the strains
of music.
Mark Twain was in the little audi
ence, as was also Mrs. George Dewey.
wife of Admiral Dewey. There was
one skeptic present He was deaf, but
had no faith in the invention. so he
asked to be put in the chair. This
was done and his face flushed with
surprise when he was able to distin-
guish mamma" from papa" Mr..
Hutchinson said, "Hello," to him and
he repeated 1t.
A number of other tests were made
and all were successful.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
One for the Conductor.

Here is man for "Bub" vreeland
to take note of for promotion: The
passenger. when approached for his
fare. said: 81 have paid it," The con-
ductor demonstrated politely. 81 beg
your pardon, but you did not pay 1t to
me-" he said, "and am in charge of
this car" The passenger replied.
drawing himself well up: DO l look
like a man who would beat street
railroad out of 8 cents?" NO. sir,
you do not, when I am the conductor.
None of your sort has ever beaten
me yet" The 8 cents was promftly
produced.-New York Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
ORIGIN OF NUNS aeAoossss.
First Placed on Pretty Head by Gal
liant French King.


Very few persons. says a French
paper, know the origin of the head
dress which SO many nuns wear. and
which hides so much OF their faces.
1t was formerly the custom for con-
vents to send nuns TO the various
cities and towns for the purpose of
collecting aims. and as a rule two
nrss, one old and the other young.
went to each place. They wore small
caps, and were populnrly known as
Swallows of Lent"
On a certain Ash Wednesday two
of them succeeded in obtaining admis-
sion to the kings palace in Paris. and
though the monarch and his courtiers
were at dinner. they did not hesitate
to solicit aims from them. One of the
nuns was very pretty. and the young
mobiles who were feasting cast such
bold glances at her that she blushed
with shame. whereupon the king rose
from the table. and. taking his nap
kin. folded 1t in two and placed in on
her head In such "a manner that 1t
concealed her bushes. Ever since
that day. It is said. this kind OF head.
dress has been worn by nuns.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Birds Nests.

! can tell the genus Of birds by
their nests alone; for instance. a blue
jays nest is like crows, and blue
jays and crows belong to the same
family y-Roscoe s. Grant. Bement, Ill.
This is an interesting observation
and shows that Mr.. Grant thinks
while he looks. That similar habits.
not only of nest building, but of feed
ing. singing and flying. accompany
similar bodily structure is one of the
most significant facts in bird history.
He would be clever student. how
ever. who could classify birds by
their nests alone. and yet make his
classification agree with that now
accepted. With what family would
he class the bluebird, judging from
Its nest in a hollow tree or post? Or
how from its nest would he associate
the oriole with the bobolink or black
bird?
On the other hand, the nests and
white enameled eggs of woodpeckers
afford one of the most striking in
stances of that racial similarity noted
by our correspondent.-The Ameri-
can Boy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
"Robbery," a New Magazine.

A magazine has been started in
Belgium to chronicle the doings of
the criminal world. 1t is called Rob
berry" and will appear quarterly. 1t
will contain accounts OF famous
thefts in days gone by side by side
with descriptions of the most up to
date methods employed by thieves.
burglars. etc, though it is not to be,
so far as known an organ of the
trade. Space will be also devoted to
illustrating the various tools and in
struments used by the craft on noe
turnal excursions in town and coun-
try.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
ITz,p NN(N|5ZZ9ag2NZNZzZse0

must be perfectly smooth, with no
crevices or sharp elges. Attach the
magnet to the opposite side of the
bone by sealing wax, and after plac-
ing it on the pivot put the lid on the
box. II the hole in the bone be prop
erly made. the needle will at once
adjust itself. pointing to the north.
This compass will be as accurate.
for all practical purposes. as one
bought in a store. and any boy would
take pride in 1t because he made 1t
himself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
RUNNING as an Art and Exercise.

Running. like many other things. is
an art. 1t is seldom an inspiration.
and to be performed properly should
be learned and practiced. A bad. un-
tutored style is not only ungraceful.
but 1t prevents a player doing the best
work of which she is capable ard
initiates against good plays as pow
erfully as anything can. A good. free
style, on the other hand, which entails
the full use of all proper muscles.
gives girl additional peace and Sc
curity. with infinitely less exertion.
when once it has been acquired.
Moreover, it improves the carriage
and lends grace to all the movements.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Very Nearly Buried Alive.

Patrick Farrell of Union Hill, N. j..
had the remarkable experience recent
ly of being buried alive in grave dug
for another, but was rescued just in
time to save his life. An open grave
in which he was working In Flower
Hill cemetery caved in. Farrell was
completely imbedded in the heavy
earth up to his chin and was held firm
ly. Shouting for help until he was
hoarse, he had about reconciled him
self to die when two men. who were
passing near by. heard his plteous
groans, and after considerable labor
succeeded in digging him out.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Fooled BY at"

II is often very difficult for the
hostess to supply enough variety In
her games or other amusements dur
ing party to keep the fun going. and
something new is always much ap-
precinted. 1t may ccme your turn
70 make suggestion.
Tell your companions that IL any
one OF them win take piece of
bread and butter and 20 out by the
range and eat It you will supply each
one of the party with glass OF ice
cream soda from the piano or desk or
any other place suggested. Say this
earnestly and see that one of the
party takes the bread and eats 1t be-
fore the kitchen range. When the
boy has eaten the breaa let him come
before the company. Say to him:
Have you eaten III"
OF course he will reply that he has.
Then say to him: Are you very
sure that you have eaten IT." And
when he replies again that he is sure.
invite the company into the kitchen
and bring the boy who has eaten the
bread before the stove and say;
"Why the range is still here.
thought you had eaten It."
You will then repeat to him your
request. which was: IF you viii
take piece of bread and butter and
go out by the range and eat it." etc,
and call his attention to the fact that
he was not quick enough to see the
absurd mistake in your grammar, be-
cause the antecedent of 1T was
range. and not bread and butter, as
was naural to suppose.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02

caused by the chemical action of the
vinegar upon the chalk of which they
are composed.
Chalk IS carbonate OF lime. The
acid OF the vinegar combines with
the lime and sets free carbonic acid
gas, which blows up the liquid into
foam. lifts the vessels bodily and
causes them TO move about In very
eccentric and amusing manner.
For a similar reason. II an egg tine
shell of which is composed chiefly OF
carbonate of limel is put into vinegar.
It will begin to turn or spin and VIII
keep on spinning until the shell Is
entirely dissolved.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
offered His Gard.

An amusing incident occurred in
Judge Galloway's court the other day
during the progress of civil case.
says the Memphis Scimitar. One of
the litigants. Beal street pawn
broker. Now, Mr.. - said the
attorney turn your face to the jury
and tell them your name and place
of business" The witness reached
into his coat pocket and. drawing
forth a well-worn bit of pasteboard,
said: Here vas mine card" Judge
Galloway was Obliged to pound for
order.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
Parts of a Compass.

means of sealing wax to the center of
the bottom of the box. This is to be
the pivot on which the magnetic
needle is to swing.
For a magnet use a short piece of
darning needle permanently mag
netized. To adjust 1t to the pivot
saw out of the handle of an old tooth
brush piece of bone about quarter
OF an inch square by one-tenth OF an
inch thick. In the center of the
square side bore hole by means of
a knife blade nearly through the
piece.
The inner extremity OF the hole
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-04-02
How TO Make a compass,

Any ingenious boy can make good
compass at no cost in money and at
little cost in patience.
Get from a druggist common
pasteboard pill box, about an inch
and three-quarters in diameter. Cut
in the lid a round hole an inch in
diameter. and cover this hole on the
inside with a piece of thin window
glass, which can be held in place by
bits of sealing wax at the corners.
Break off about three-eighths of
an inch of the point end of sewing
needle, and afiix it, point upward. by