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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1903-12-03
PORTO RICO COFFEE.

ters, agents. owners, or consignees."
PORTO RICO COFFEE.
This article has been issued as bull
letin by the Department of Commerce
and Labor about the Coffee industry in
Porto Rico, being from El Cafetal, a
journal published in Spanish in New
York City:
"The coffee crop is the most valuable
one in Porto Rico, the exports exceed
ing all other products in value.
Coffee is cultivated on the island in
very primitive manner, and consists
| mainly in transplanting into new ground
seedlings grown from berries that have
fallen to the ground in the old planta-
tions 1t is impossible in this way to
exercise any selection of seeds. No
uniformity is used in making the plan
| tations. Usually two trees are set out
together to make allowance for one
dying. If both live they are permitted
to grow, with the result that neither
| properly develops. While the trees are
| small the soil is stirred up occasionally
! with a rnachete and the weeds are cut
down with the same implement No
! dllSlilDl lids DCCll illdNC W piSSOlNS litC
! shape of the tree by pruning or to pro-
| tect it from the attacks of insects. The
trees when set out are protected with
underbrush in such manner as to make
| them very delicate, thereby requiring
FIVE to seven years to fruit. AS soon
as they commence to bear the seedlings
cover the ground underneath frequently
| to such an extent as to prevent passage.
The fruit is difficult to gather, since the
greater part of it grows on the higher
| branches
"The principal coffee districts are
| those of Utuado. Las Marias, Maricao.
Lares, GALES, Adjuntas, Mayaguez, San
| Sebastian. Ponce, and Yauco, in the or
der mentioned, producing 90 per cent of
| all the coffee grown on the island.
| Soil conditions, even on the same
| plantation, are very variable. The soil
requirements of the coffee plant have
not been well understood. as is shown
| by the fact that plantations have been
| put out in soil which was not at ali
adapted for its growth. A heavy soil is
best suited for coffee, particularly if
chalky or clavey, and it should retain
its heavy character to the depth of 3
feet or more.
'It is said that the coffee tree reaches
its maximum of production in about
twelve years and should continue in full
bearing for fifty years though some
trees are known to be as old as eighty
two years.
"The cyclone of August 8, 1899, caus-
ed great havoc to the coffee planta-
tions: the terrific wind broke the
branches of the trees and the foods OF
water washed away great quantities OF
organic matter from the soil In some
places large tracts were swept clean of
all vegetation.
"The present average yield of coffee
in Porto Rico is only 200 pounds per
acre. whereas with proper cultural meth
ods there is no doubt but that the yield
could be increased to 1000 pounds Der
acre. At 10 cents per pound this
would place the coffee industry of Porto
Rico on pavinn basis"
ERNEST G.. WALKER.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
RAIN HELPS OUT THE GRAIN
Surface Soil Was Getting Dry and
wind Was Damaging the
Crop.

WEST POINT. Neb.. April 2s.-(special.)
"A gentle rain fell throughout this section
last night. Whilst the penetration is not
deep 1t has relieved the dryness of the
surface soil. Late sown grain needed mois-
ture badly, the strong winds Of the past
few days having dried out the ground con-
siderably. small grain is mostly up and
shows a good stand. Gardens are a little
backward. A larger area of potatoes has
been planted in this county than ever be-
fore. the large shipments Of car load lots
Of this vegetable having created 9 good de-
mand for the home product.
FREMONT, Neb., April ~2S.-(Special.) ,
There was a light rain here yesterday az
ternoon and last night which was very
much needed. Everything pretty dry and
dusty. Farm work is we'll advanced. Small
grain is in and winter wheat and rye look
ing we'll.
BEATRICE, Neb., April 2s,-(special
Telegram.)-One Of the heaviest rains of
the season and one which will be of untold
benefit to winter wheat, visited this sec
tion this evening. 1t is still raining here
tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
GOVERNMENT NOTICES.

PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES.
Department OF the Interior. ONCE Of In
dian Affairs, Washington, ID. c.. March 4.
1873. SEALED propo sails, indorsed Pro
posals for blankets, WOODEN and oo,ton
goods, clothing. etc, as the case may be,
and directed TO the Commissioner OF India i
Anairs, Nos. l1y-l2l Wooster street, New
York City, VIII be received until 1 O'Clock
p. m, of TUESDAY, May IS, 1903. for fuin.sh-
ing Tor the Indian 2ervice, blankets, woolel
and cotton goods, clothing, notions. hats
and caps. Bids must be made out On gov
ernmenl blanks. Schedules giving ali neces-
sary information Tor bidders Will be fur
nished on application 20 the Ind an One,
Washington, ID. c.. the u. S. Indian ware
houses, ll9-l2l Wooster street. New York
City; 1851 South Canal street, Chicago,
Ill; S15 Howard street. Omaha, keb. 6O.
South Seventh street, ST. Louis. NO.; tie
COmmissaFies Of Subsistence, g.. s. A, at
Cheyenne, Wyo, and ST. paul, MIMI; tn
quaftermaster. u. S. A., Seattle. Wash. tn .
postmasters at Sioux City, Tucson. Port
land, Spokane and Tacoma, and tn Manu-
facturers' and Producers association OF
California, San Francisco, Cal; Bids will
be opened at the hour and days above
stated, and bidders are invited 10 be pres
ent ct the opening. The Department re-
serves the right 10 determine IN point Of
delivery and 10 reject any and all bids. o.
any pab Of amy bid w. A JONES. COM
missioner. AA-DlSt N
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
pIendn GuiItY to Assault.

FREMONT, Neb., April 2S.-special.)-
In the district court yesterday Clark Nc
Elhenny, who was charged with felonious
assault upon Mrs. Lucy Etherton at the
LABEL house in this city in February last
plead guilty to simple assault and was sem
fenced 10 ninety days in the county jail.
The hrst civil case for trial is F. H. Wal
lace against the Woodmen's Circle upon a
beneficiary certificate issued to his late
wife, Ada Wallace. The case was tried
three years ago and Judgment rendered for
the plaintiff. which was reversed by the
supreme court. No witnesses are being
examined on this trial, the evidence at the
previous trial being read to the jury In
stead.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Plattumouth Man Loses Team.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., April 2s.-(spe-
cial.)-Phillip Messenger. a wealthy farmer
residing seven miles west Of Plattsmouth,
had seven good horses in his stable last
night when he retired. This morning when
he went to the barn he found that two OF
his best horses were gone. They were q
pair of splendid bays. about 10 and IL
years old. 1t has since been learned that
the parties who took them came with a
team and buggy between 2 and 8 o'clock,
and led this team behind the buggy. Sher-
if McBrid is using every means to try and
locate the thieves and the horses.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Fred sonenschein Touched.

FREMONT, Neb., April 2s.-(speeial.)-
Fred sonenschein Of West Point was re-
lieved Of a valuable diamond shirt stud
yesterday either during the time the presi-
dent was in the city or on the train be-
tween here and West Point. No other
losses from professional thieves have been
reported to the police. There were a mum
Der Of suspicious characters in the city,
but they were either closely watched or run
out of town,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
p. Il. o. Entertainn.

HARVARD, Neb., April 2s.-(special.)-
Stokes opera house was most beautifully
decorated with the colors of the p. e. o.
sisterhood last evening, the event being
the anniversary of Chapter L. the colors of
their order being most tastefuily arranged
and the room showing a homelike appear
ance. A literary and musical program had
been carefully prepared and was we'll re-
ceived by the large number Of invited
prests.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
nridEe Across Niobrara.

NIoBRARA, Neb., April 2S.-(special)-
The supervisors of Knox county have let
the contract for the construction Of a 45O-
foot bridge across the Niobrara river three
miles up the river from here at a cost Of
IS, 500. This will bring to this town a
large territory, being the nearest railroad
point for the western part Of the county.
This makes three bridges from within a
distance of four miles from the mouth of
the river.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

a rafting in my chest all the time, sharp
pains In the left side, severe headache and
pains In the shoulder, weakness In the
stomach, heavy, bearing Town pains, unable
to stand on my feet long. l was also
troubled with scanty menstruation, was
always weak and exhausted and had cold
hands and feet.
Il am now as we'll as / ever was. l used
eight bottles of Peruna and it has done me
a world of good. Peruna TO
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

one Of the farmers horses left at the same
time. Deveraux anne to Fremont and sold
the horse to Hanson Brothers for $20. Yes
terday Brimacombe located his horse but
was unable to find his former hand. Dever-
aux is a man about so years old and claimed
TO be an old soldier. Those who have known
him say that he was a little on mentally.
He invested the proceeds of the sale OF
the horse and considerable other money in
a complete outfit Of new clothing and is
thought to have taken a train for the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

been taking water at the railroad com
pany's standpipe. A brakeman was on the
ground and swung the spout away. but the
wind caught It and swung it back with
considerable force just as the engine was
moving away. II struck the fireman and he
fell to the ground ~alighting on his head and
shoulders. He was carried to the depot
and was taken to Sioux City to an hospital
on the afternoon train.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Ri.inr city is Prosperous.

RISING CITY, Neb., April 2s.-(special.)
Eight car loads of fat steers were shipped
out Of Rising City to the South Omaha
market today. The bulk Of these cattle
we're raised. fattened and shipped by the
parties who owned them. They being farm
ers and cattle feeders living near Rising
City.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
A Young Woman's Remarkable Resto,
ration to Health.

Sadie Viola Adams. Crab Orchard. Lin
coin county, KY, writes:
when l was ten years old | had whoop-
ing cough and chills, which left me in a
bad condition, and l have been partly deaf
since. l had roaring in my head and ears,
and running ears. l had throat trouble
and a cough. l was short OF breath, had
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

state. This is the first time for several
years that the town has been without sa-
looms, but today the blinds are down and
the doors are closed. AS the town is very
closely divided upon the question OF sa-
looms, the result will be watched with con-
siderable interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Cn.hier Tendern Renirnation.

BEATRICE. Neb.. April 2s.-(special.)-
George Everett. for the past three years
cashier and bookkeeper of the Union Pacific
road at this point, has resigned his posi-
ton with the company, and gone TO An
thony, Kan, to take the position of agent
at that place for the Orient road. Mr.. Ev-
erett is succeeded by Dan Callahan of Lin
colin
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
woman Hurt in RUNAWAY.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 2s-(speeial.)-
Mrs. c.. ]. Parker was thrown from her
buggy Saturday night and sustained a
fractured elbow and other bruises about
the body. The accident was caused by the
horse she was driving becoming frightened
and attempting to run ava
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
4 SRIPWREGKED SAILOR
Found Drifting on a FraiI Raft in hid
Ocean.

Almost dead from exposure. Many days
without food or drink, finally attracts me
attention of a passing ship ana Is rescued
by friendly hands and brought safely into
port. In 1902 S.756.OJO persons who were
battling with the waves or disease we're
rescued by DIR. Vegetable Com
pound and brought safely into the harbor
OF health. II our system is poisoned
from Constipation, and you suffer from
Catarrh, Nervousness, Rheumatism, Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion. or any form OF Kidney
or Liver Trouble this great remedy win
save and cure you. Your nearest drug
store is q l~ife-saVing station.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Monument for Soldier Dead.

YORK, Neb.. April 2s.-(special.)-Ar-
r~angements are being made to erect a large
soldiers monument at Greenwood cemetery.
The cemetery association has given the
Grand Army OF the Republic post Of this
city a plot OF ground. The members of the
Grand Army will raise the money by con-
tributions, entertainments. etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
win VisIt ola Home.

BEATRICE, Neb,. April 2S.-(speeial.)-
Mrs. George Weingart, a prominent German
resident OF this city, departed today for
New York city. from which place she sails
on Saturday for Wittenberg, Germany on
an extended visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
York After q Rai1rona.

YORK, Neb.. April 2s.-CspeciaI.)-The
Commercial club of York is taking active
interest in the proposed extension of the
Missouri Pacific railroad from Virginia,
Neb., to York and today two of York's rep
resentative business men left for st. Louis,
where they will confer with o~ficials. York
wants more railroad facilities and will Offer
special inducements for the right kind Of
railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Fireman seriously Hurt.

BANCROFT, Neb.. April 2s.-(special.)-
w. II. Becker, a fireman on the local
freight. was knocked of the tender here
this afternoon. seriously ~injuring his spine.
AS near as can be learned the engine had
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Chareed with FrauduIent votIng.

SEWARD. Neb., April 2s.-William Graf
was bound over to the district court today
to answer the charge OF having voted
~fraudulently in the recent republican
caucus. The specific charge is that he
voted five times.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
HEALTHY WOMEN
Praise Pe-ru-na as a Cure for Colds and a Preventive of Gaia
FIRST STAGE or CAIARRH--A
SERIOUS MISTAKE WHICH
THOUSANDS ARE MAKING

The FIRST stage of catarrh is what is com
monty known as catching cold" 1t may
be in the head. nose. throat or lungs. Its
beginning is sometimes so severe as to
cause a chill and considerable fever, or it
may be so slight as to not hinder a person
from his usual business. In perhaps a
majority Of cases little or no attention is
paid to the first stages Of catarrh. and
hence It is that nearly one-half Of the peo-
pie have chronic catarrh in some form.
To neglect a cold is TO invite chronic ca
E--H catarrh. AS soon as any one
DON,T discovers the hrst symp-
NFGI ECT toms OF catching cold he
A coin should at once begin the use
of Peruna according to di-
e %rections on the bottle. and
the cold is sure to pass away without leav-
ing any bad effects.
Unless this Is done the cold is almost
sure to end in the second stage of ca
tarrh. which is making so many lives mis-
cradle. II Peruna were taken every time
one has a cold or cough, chronic catarrb
would be practically an unknown disease.
Miss Belle Walden, jamestown. N. v
writes: 49,
"Peruna has no equal as a catarrh cure.
l haven't enjoyed perfect health for over
ten years suffering with a troublesome
case OF catarrh of the bronchial tubes. NV
rather having used Peruna for different
ailments, and with very good success, ad-
vised ne to try It. It only took six bot.
ties to effect a permanent cure.
Il now enjoy perfect health. PeonI,
say am a perfect picture Of health com.
pared with what l was before using Pc.
runa."-Miss Belle Walden.
Mrs. Joseph Towne, DEVILS Lake. Mich.
writes: II have tried Peruna and hav,
lound 1t an excellent tonic and cure TO,
catarrh.
i was a sufferer from catarrh Of tn,
throat and also OF the stomach. I wa
unable to take doctors medicine and wo
about to give up in despair when I was ad
vised by a friend to try Peruna, which
oid, with best results. 1 could not GA
sven the weakest diet without distressin,
my stomach, but after taking the FIRST hot
tie OF Peruna 1 was able to eat anytbin
that I desired"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
Takes employers Team.

FREMONT. Neb., April 2s.-(speciaI.)-
A man by the name OF ]. E. Deveraux, who
has been working for C.. H. Brima0ombe
of Ames left his employer Saturday and
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
No saloons In Albion.

ALBION. Neb.. April 2s.-(speeiAl.)-At
least in name. Albion takes it's place to-
day among the no-saloon towns Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
KINGS HEIR PUSHES FAIR
Prince Of Wales Urges British Manufac-
turera to Exhibit at st. Louis.
HIGH TARIFF NO BAR TO BEST GOODS
France and Germany Declared Con
aciOus of BENEFITS to BE Derived
and England Told Not to
Play second Fiddle.

LONDON, April 2S@The British royal COM
mIssiopers to the st. Louis fair held their
first meeting today at Marlborough house.
The prince of Wales, who presided, made a
speech, during which he pointed out the
objects the commission had in view and
expressed the hope that Great Britain
would be adequately represented at the ex-
position.
Commenting on the habit Of British
manufacturers OF conhning themselves to
Individual exhibits rather than striving to
make a good, national display, the prince
said he hoped the manufacturers would now
combine to produce the best effects.
at should be remembered" he added,
that competition will not be between in
dividual British manufacturers, but between
them as a whole and their foreign rivals"
Referring to the $3.50, 600 already appro-
priated by the government, the prince re-
marked:
A decision regarding the full amount to
be granted will not be arrived at until 1t
facturers will show a Willingness to take
part in the exhibition. 1 feel sure that a
commission TO fulnii its duties in a salts
factory manner.
In conclusion, I would express the hope
that the representations of this country
IN the various departments may be worthy
OF the British empire.
Viscount Peel, the chairman OF the COM
mittee, then explained what had already
been done with reference to preparation
of the British exhibits and the provision
made for the British pavilion.
Prince Urges Exhibits.
After alluding to the warm personal in
terest which King Edward felt in the expo
sition and to the short time available fol-
completing the preparations for Great
Britain's representation. the prince said:
1 trust the members of the corporations
chambers of commerce and other prom
inent bodies at the centers of industry vii
also cooperate In promoting the success:
of the British section. Tn Idea Is some
times put forward that II is not much use
for British. manufacturers TO exhibit Il
the United States, as the high customs
tariff Of thai country tends TO militatI
against the sale OF British products.
II Is surely to be embere that Their
Is a considerable market Tor high-clas
' goods in the United States and that tn
exposition will afford an opportunity 70
showing our manufactures TO customer
from South America, Canada and othe
countries. 1t may be observed that bot
France and Germany appear to fully real
iZe the advantages to be gained in maxim
a good display OF their productions, and 1
these countries large sums have been pre-
Vided by their respective governments I
assist in meeting the expense or the ex
4 hibits.
Cleveland Leaves for St. Louis.
PRINCETON, N. J.. April 2S.-Forme
President Cleveland left here today for s.
Louis, accompanied by Oscar S. Straus an
K. b. Benedict. He will deliver the dedica
tory address at the opening OF the st. Lou
exposition on Thursday and while in s.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
H-OmeOPaths Meet.

At the Lincoln hotel the thirtieth an
nual convention Of the Nebraska homeo-
paths is in session. About seventy-hve
members OF the profession are here from
all over the state to attend this conven-
ton. which will last until Thursday. Be
sides the regular program there will be
several social functions, a reception to-
night at the home OF DIT. RICHTER and a ban
quet to the members OF the association and
their wives at the Bailey ssnatorium to-
morrow night.
Owing to the absence OF DIT. Finnsy. the
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29
cleveland Leaves for St. Louis

PRINCETON. N. j., April 2s.-Former
President Cleveland left here today for St.
Louis, accompanied by Oscar s. straus and
4. B. Benedict. He will deliver the dedica-
tory address at the opening OF the St. Louis
exposition on Thursday and while in st.
Louis will DO the guest of D. r. Francis,
president Of the exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

all my friends and thank you very niue
for the kind advice you have given me-
Sadie Viola Adams.
II you do not derive prompt and SAITH
factory results from the use of Peruns
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving 4
full statement OF your case, and he will b
pleased to give you his valuable advic
gratis.
Address Dr.. Hartman. President of Tn
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

Miss Lothe Hewlett, East Henrietta. N Y. wrra. w.
n Wrote you for advice was suffering with
catarrh of the head, throat and digestive
gar ! Followed your directions carefully In taking Peruna and after
taxing IL To- three months am completely restor ed to health.
'beor commenced taking Peruna had employed two physicians, and
arer taking their medicine for some time did not seem to derive any good
o them. A friend handed m a Peruna almanac, and after reading what
your medicine had done for others, l commenced its use.
81 hope everyone who Is suffering from Catarrh Will try Peruna for I
cannot say too much In favor of the wonderful tonic" Hiss Lohe
Hewlett
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29

catarrh. AS soon as any one
discovers the first symp-
toms Of catching cold he
should at once begin the use
Of Peruna according to di-
rections on the hottie aud
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-06-17
Mark Twain In a Fog.

Mark Twain's former lecture man.
ager told this story of an entertain
ment given by the humorist in London
during a heavy fog: "One night the
queens concert rooms were like a
smokehouse, and saw from my chair
in the royal box a shadowy dress coat,
supported by pair of shadowy trou-
sers, girdled by the faint halo of the
Intellectual footlights. A voice was in
the air, but it was difficult to locate it
with any degree of certainty. The ap
parently headless trunk of the lecturer
told what he knew of our fellow saw
ages, the Sandwich Islanders, and at
intervals out of the depths assembled
the muffied murmur of an audience in
visible to the naked eye. Mark began
his lecture on this occasion with a del
icate allusion to the weather and said,
Perhaps you can't see me, but 1 am
horp'"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-06-17
Crafty M. Blanc.

Blanc, the founder of the Monte Carlo
gambling resort, was well aware Of the
desperate character Of many Of his
customers Knowing that they includ-
ed the scum and riffraff of the world
he took precautions against them. He
never carried any money, which fact
he announced so frequently and pub
licly that it was known everywhere
along the Riviera that the millionaire
Blanc never had a penny on his per-
son. But he carried in a pocketbOok a
draft on red paper for several hundred
thousand francs. payable to the in
dorsee. He feared kidnapping as much
as robbery, and in case Of abduction
he intended to ransom himself with
this draft But the instructions at his
office were not to cash red draft with
his signature unless a telegram was
received from him ordering it to be
done.