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The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
|HlJNl0l2
|OF THE. DAY
A Desperate Man.

II was in a restaurant, and the
young wife looked anxiously at her
husband as he devoured double por.
ton of lobster salad.
II wish you wouldn't eat that, dear"
she urged. You know II never agrees
with you especially at night"
at doesn't. but don't caro-. "Irs
my turn to take care Of the baby tc
night. anyhow"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Jackson Voter still Alive.

Loyal l., Wright. OF Cornwall VI,
claims the distinction of being the
only man in the state who voted for
Gen, Andrew Jackson for president in
1892, and he has been faithful dis.
ciple ever since, Mr.. Wright walked
a distance of thirteen miles. from
Cornwall to Weybridge and back. He
is 90 years of age,
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

British, but romantic persons are apt
tp weave legends about so fine an old
cl.tG.
Hardly less antique in its historic
associations than the fortress itself is
the CID Jaffrey house, which. though
somewhat remodeled, has yet in its
structure great timhers like a ship.
so it may stand the wear and tear of
two or three more centuries.
1t was built previous to 1880, though
Just when is not known. and in its
picturesque location 1t has always
been center OF romantic interest,
T. is a favorite resort of lovers, many
CT whom have been married there. and
1t has been much visited by noted peo.
pie, Longfellow ia said to have here
mused on the ballad of Lady Went.
worth. The big parlor was for a time
used as meeting place OF the proyin.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

Mr.. Con Sect suppose I'm what
you might call gay Lothario. Miss
Pepprey.
Miss Pepprcy-Indced?
Mr.. Con Seet--Yes. I'm attentive
to a number of girls, but I'm not en-.
gagged to any particular one of thcm.
Miss Naturally, for how
could she be engaged to you II she
were.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

Your new brother is the eleventh
child in the family, is he not?" asked
the caller.
Yes, ma'am." said the little girl.
Have you named him yet?"
Il think we're going to name him
Jerusalem. That's what papa called
him when he was born"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

The Russian blouse suits stlll cling
20 popularity, but are made somewhat
niore elaborate, a great many OF them
being hand embroidered
The three models shown In the cut
were sketched from the latest designs.
They arc simple and easily made. yet
stylish and pretty and suitable for
afternoon or morning wear.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

Practical frOcks In biscuit yellow
and ivory shades are mostly trimmed
with HACK taaeta, But these bizarre
contrasts are not effective unless car.
riei out with Cpuslmmate skill
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

groups OF tuck 5
and trimmed at
the top, yoke fash
lon. between the
tucks. vita straps
OF pink velvet. or
silk. ornamcnted
with motifs or
white lace. T h @
starding collar Is
maio with groups
OF stitching and
the little crayat Is
OF pink velvet, OF
silk.
Tho sleeves are
tucked In the same
roy the tuck 5
opNGing ont tn
form a nun at the
elbow. and tho
lower part Is trim
rrcd with the pinl,
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Hopes.

Hopes.
Tcss--"It was DIR. Killam who at.
tended the late Mr.. Oldgold. wasn't
it?"
Jess-"Yes. He was called In only
few days before the old gentleman
died. why do you ask?"
Tess-"Old Mr.. Roxlcy was taken
slightly III yesterday and his young
wife srnt for Or. killam at once"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Relic Of Pioneer DAYS.

There is on exhibition in a Haver.
hill, Mass, window Ratchet which II
is said was used by the Indians in the
famous massacre at Dover. N. H., dur.
ing the early days. when twelve white
people were murdered.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
A Tie-Up.

Mark read in the papers the other
day about couple being married on
a street car
Wagg-A tie up on the line, eh?
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

plastron is of white mousseiine de
sole.
The blouse has n basque attached
under the girdle which Is of the ma.
tcrial fastened with a steel button
The sleeve is gathered into a cuff,
finished with a stitched band. orna-
moutHl with the tiny buttons.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
The sisteriy Point Of View.

rs this very clever Anna Smart.
leigh popular glrl?"
mo, indeed, Everybody hates her
except the teachers and the boys"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

vat are of white taffcta and the cir.
die is of blue. The sleeves fare at
the bottom where tacy are slashei
open over unGersleeves of the dotted
fuu!ari.--Le Guide des Couturieres
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
GIRL FARMER or IL.
How Eleanor keefauver. Pretty
Huckster. Supports a Family.

Huckster. Supports a Family.
with the responsibility of a family
of seven on her dimunitiye shoulders,
little Eleanor Keefauyer of West
Philadelphia. is making a plucky fight
for existence, and already she is
known as tho youngest and one of the
most successful farmers in America.
This small farmer. only II years
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

Are you blind by nature?" asked
the charitably inclined citizen.
mo, sir" candidly replied the beg
gar: I'm blind by profession"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Boys Saiicr Blouse.

The sailor blouse
is the accepted
favorltc for small
boys and the iaun.
ty style shown
here is character
ilod by a double.
breasted front Un-
der which the edge
of the yoke Is
aowcd The sleeve
is the navy" style
with plaits at wrist
aud at shoulder.
The collar may be
pointed or square
in front as pro
vision ia made for
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

inss in general are suggested, using
braid or bands or contrasting material
for trimming amt decorating the
shield and sleeve with emb.ems.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Dainty Cloth Waist.

H'ouse of pcarlcolored cloth made
with heightened shoulders ard a group
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Gown OF Blue Wolfe.

The skirt Is cut in panels, opening
at the bottom over long points OF
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

lfAAN ma lllA
made with n wat
teau plait in the
back and fasten.
ing a little ON one
side in front II
is finished at the
bottom with three
rows of tucks.
The tucked yoke
is Of the silk Dor.
dercd with a dra
pcgy, or scarf, of
mOusseiire de solo
10 NlalEO. HtlSNel
on each side with
a rosette and long
end. Both collars
and the cuffs are
Of eCru lace. and
the full under
sleeves arc of
mOussellne de sole
like the scarf. Wi
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

The coat and vest effect on the cen.
ter figure is one of the newest designs
and is here shown in navy blue
French flannel combined with white
silk flannel with a tiny blue figure.
The other two are linen suits, which
are kept clean and fresh with very
little trouble.
Butchers linen is extensively used
for these suits.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

Costumes for little boys are exceed
ingly chic and pretty, and while fash
ions for little folks are generally sup
posed to be quite simple and easy TO
follow, yet they are not at all easy to
make attractive.
The newest models for small boys
are decidedly picturesque and attract.
Ave.
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

whats the matter, Reggie? You
look as if She had given you the INIT
ten"
The mittcn? thought it was q
skin tight boxing glove"
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20

do you love me, Arthur"
Way my dear, haven't just told
you so?"
"Yes-but then men are so change.
able."
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Negligee Jacket.

.tty matinee of hcliotrope silk,
The Jackson herald., 1903-08-20
Blou3e OF Whit, SILK,

blouse OF white silk made with
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29

VISTA Esta ma6aDa reciDjmos
la de los senores ab~gados Otto Schoen-
rich Carlos Franco s to
Mucho gusto tuvimos en- departlr
con hombres de tan s6iida cultura Y
claro talen%o,
Tambi6n nos yisit6 ell senior Reyes.
ilustrado comoatrictq de Quebradillas.
A todos reiteram0s ell testinonio De
nuestra mas distinguida consideration.
ESK.--Ayer tarde Sc despach6 en-
Ia Administration De C0rreos de esta
ciudad. la correspondence que condu-
jO 4 las islas de Barlovento el vapor
sEsko, que llev6 tres sacos de cartss y
peri6dicos
ASISTENCIA. Han sidO atan5i-
dos en- el cuarto de socorros, Ramon
Nald6s Pens, Josefa Quinones, Ramon
Serrano, D5maso Clenente y Vicente
FiguerOa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
Mario BraSChi

ObreTo del pensamlentO, martir sin
premio, adalid sin diadema, ap6stol
cuyas sabias doctrinas, intentarOn sal
var del despotismo y de la tiranfs
nuestra Borinquen: periodista liberal
de altos 7uelOs, cuyos articulos rebo-
sandO energla Y patriOtismo leal, bri-
Ilaban con espl6ndidas fulguraciones;
Leonldas de Ia idea, campe6n de las
hbertades puertorriquenas ell com
panero tiel de Baldorioty Y Acosta: ell
que nunca retrocedi6 ante la vii tira-
MIA; ell cludadanO viriI: en- una palabra,
el patricia intachable
iSalve, incorruptible adalid, salve.
Braschi; ell patricia insigne, STEM
pre- tigur6 como estrella de primera
magnitud en- las luchas por la Reden-
ci6n y ell bienestar de nuestra patria.
Braschi, fu6 un liberal consecuente,
escrltor fecundo Y nerviOso, que diri-
gi6 con no pOca gallard1a La .Jtrentud
Liberal, eco de esa legion de j6venes
patriOtas, que Sc levantaban decididOs
a servir la patria no & los parias;
EI Pueblo, peri6dicO defensOr de los
intereses de Ia natiYa TERRA como
tambi6n La Rain en- su segunda 6po-
ca, 6rgano del Gran Partido Liberal
SH0l0 Sc que no So nu3d2 diiO So
crates, Braschi, imitandolo, 10 re-
petia cudndo ell pueblo le aclamaba
yictorioso, por algunas de sus campa-
mas patri6ticas.
Braschi, ell gran patricio, cay6 en- la
tumba, sin yer siquiera asomar en-
ell horizonte NADIA que senalara IN
cambio en- 10 porvenir de su pals.
Muri6 miranda todos lados NADIA
VIC; sin6 la sombra de un obscure
dia, ,..... ! bendito sea
Gloria al enamorado de nuestro
progreso
Gloria eterna al sonador
Braschi, ell patricio convencido, h:zo
vibrar desde las columnasd de sus voceros
la voz patri6tica del pueblo que anhe-
laba libertades.
Braschi. merece del nuahln de Puer-
to Rico que Sc lie Gina la corona de la
gratitud, en- pago & los valiOsos servi-
clos prestados pOr 6l.
Faltan hombres como Braschi, de
pie con el fagelo en- la mano, de pie,
frente los tiranos, alotdndolos
Lo mismo faltan Acosta, Betarces y
Colon Warens toda esa legion de
hombres vaLientes
TerminamOs observation-disclosures con
respeto y admiration ante la memoria
de Mario, y depositando una corona
de siemprevivas sobre la tumba del
inolyidablc compatriota.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
2epubIiCanoS Y fede-
raIGs rGunidOS para IN "fin
COmun, "
QuebradiIlas y HatiliO no quieren
la coyunda de CamuY.
Tenemus fecursos para sar muNCipios 0depen-
dieRtss-dicsn los COmiSiOnados.

Cuando & los pueblos Sc le imponen
leyes que no quieren, podrdn acatar-
las, pero la protesta latente tiene, al
cabO, forma y surje.
La aneXi6n de unos pueblos 4 otros
sin la preparation debida, dd lugar &
disgustos, rozamientos Y al empobre-
cimiento de los anexados. Mas Sc per-
sigui6 en- esa anexi6n I'm TN p0lftic0
que econ6micO, y ESQ no es justo nj
moraEzadOr.
AIudimos 4 ese asunto porque sabe-
mos que reina gran disgusto en- los
puebIos anexados, que no tienen auto
ridad hoy nj para nOmbrar sus macs
tros creandose diarios confictos.
Aver mismO, una COmisi6n formada
por eIementos de ambos partidos poll
ticoe de los pueblOs de Hatillo Y Que
bradillas, lego 4 San Juan visit6 &
los Jefes de Departamentos para soli-
citar su apoyo q fin de que en- la pro
xima Legislature, los pueblos dichos
sean segregados de Camuy vuelvan
4 ser 10 que fuerOn; municipios indie
pendientes.
Ahrma esa cOmisi6n que esos muni-
cipios tienen recursos bastantes para
que bien administrators, puedan de-
senvolverse separadamente.
Mas amplia information de este
asunto pOdremos, acaso, Ofrecer.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29

Hamna rnoihidn ne+a in+ornoo n+a !;
bro, pues su autor ell doctor b. X.
Ashford, captain m6dico del ej6rcito
americana, nos obsequia con un ejem-
pIar, atenci6n { la cual quedamos reco-
nocidos
Como es ese un trabajo digno de
leerse con detenimiento, por 10 mismO
que desarrolla tests cientI6ca de no po-
ca importancia, le estudiaremos, limi-
t6ndonos por hoy & dar las gracias al
ilustrado m6dicc americana, por su va
lioso obseQuio.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
COLOMBIA.

New York, Diciembre 20, II a. m.
Ell gobierno de Panama ha hecho
proposiciones al de Colombia en- senti-
do de asumir parte de Ia deuds COLON
biana.
Ha causado gran indignation en- Co
lOmbia esa noticia, pues ell pueblo per-
siste en- que la repGblica debe someter
al Istmo, hacienda que los Estados
Unidos recon0zcan su derecho & con-
certar ell tratado del canal
Las gestiones en- Washington, del
general Reyes, consideranse en- Colon
bia un fracasO.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
LOS BOXERS

New York, Diciembre 20, II a. m.
Otros despachos notician que la in
surrecci6n de los boxers en- Sze-C -Chuen
ha sido sofocada-
Numerosos rebeldes fueron muer-
tos.
Affrmase que la insurrecci6n de los
boxers era fomentada por los iapone-
ses para agravar ell conficto pendiente
con Russia.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
4 Y | So
NOTARIA PUBLICA

Hago presente 4 todos los que acu-
dan la o6cina 4 mi cargo, sta en- la
casa no. %, calle de Ia Fortalez4, hoy
Allen, esquina Cruz, Sc dirijan directa-
mente 4 mi, con 10 cual obtendran
cuantos serviciOs necesiten con la ehca-
cia prontitud que he acostumbrado.
La Notaria 4 nj cargo es la 6nica
que tiene ell caracter de tai por tener
archivo propi0 de PROTOCOLS.
Horas de oicira de II q. m. Y
de l a . p. m.
Sautiog2 r, PaImrr. D. P.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
ESPANA

New York, Diciembre -, II a. m.
Dicen de Madrid, que ell partido IL
beral democrdticO que dirigen los Sc
nores Marques de la Vega de Armiio
Y Montero Rios, reorganfzasea actiya-
mente, habiendo ingresado en- 81 ele-
mentos que Sc consideration separados
del mismO.
Los senores Lopez Domfnguez y
Montero Rios, prop6uense Iibrar u q
campana en- la Camara para atacar a
los repubIicanos y al partido conser-
vador
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
CABLEGRAMAS.
QUESTION RUsO-JAPONEs

New York, Diciembre %, IL am.
Despachos de Londres informan que
vuelve 4 ofrecer serias difcuItades ps-
ra su arreglo, la question ruso-iapo-
nGs.
Ell gabinete russo hizo proposiciones
al gobierno de Chile, para la compra
de dos bsrcos de guerra. EI gobierno
ingl6s intervino y sdquiri6, por mayor
suma de de dinero, aquellos barcos.
Jap6n esta moviIizando activamente
su ei6rcito.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
NOtiGiaS Generates

LONsEIO A LAS MADRES ii iaraue eamanm
, In sonora Winslow debe sgompre que los ninos
rsfau en- e peri3dc de Ia dentci6n PropOrciona ahv1
Immediate al pequeho paciente, produce nn sgeho ma
tural trauquo ahya el doo' e. page TO desPieLsa
Al nino a6landa sas eno2s avia sus dolores haSs ~
Lies las fuuciones del es6mago rcgua tos HnteStoN
Es Il ~sor Tenedio eonocido para Ia diarTea va pro
5sIs ,ie la deutici6n de cuA9uiera otEa csasas
IGnyese mucho cuidado en- PCdT 81 Sarae@ ~@Aa2a@ss
I.I{s Sefevr WflSic7r as a. Eaaicz &a 3oS0'
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
ACTlTUD DE INGLARRA.

New York, Diciembre 20, II a. m.
Es muy comentada en- Europa la ac-
titud de Inglaterra, con motive de ha-
ber esta naci6n adquirido dos barcos
de guerra chilenos.
Estfmase este proceder, como mar
cada tendencia de Inglaterra & evitar
un conficto armada entire Russia Y ia
p6n.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
"CaStiguGDSG las Ca1O1gIaS de Ia
CapItaI"- dice uD p8Ti6diCO re-
pubIiCanO.

Estudiando la question municipIos s
ell estado & que han sido 6stos reduci-
dos por Ia Influenza de Ieyes centrali-
zaderas, dice, entire otras cosas, <El
Patriota, , peri6dico republican, de
San German, 10 siQniente,
..,-..--. .'.-s ......,.
.'..,... ..,.... ..,......s .... .
sLos hOmL res electos por ell voto
popular ison 8 no acreedOres 4 la con-
fsnza en- ellos depositadafs
SSi no 10 son, suprGmanse esas Cor
poraciones, Y que desde la Capital nos
ordeaea 10 que debemos hacer, va que
eIlos son los que Sc han apropiado ell
resorte que tOdo 10 mueye, 8 sea la
administration de los ingresos.o
eCastIguense las c7u0uy<us de la Gu
pital, y asI los Municipios podran te-
ner caminOs, ornate, escuelas, acue-
ducto Y cuanto ell progreso exige.a
Es decir, autonomfa. AquelIo de
que les despoj6 ell trapizondismo poll
tico
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
NOTICIAS De PONCE.
De maestro C9rre8pon8ai. j

En- los comercios de Ponce hubo
mucha animaci6n en- la noche del saba
do 6itimO.
Las tiendas hicieron alg6n negocio
en- la noche expresada.
I : banda del vapor de guerra ho-
land6s que Sc halla en- ell puerto, di6
una retreta en- ell muelle americana de
la Playa en- Ia nOche del sabado 1lti-
mo.
Anoche hubo lleno complete en- ell
teatrO sL4 Perla.9
La Companla lirico-dramatica puer-
torriquefa, de Mayagtiez, trabai6
anoche ante distinguidO y numeroso
p6blicO.
La senora Mangual y ell senor Roig
volvie-on a revelarsenos como dCs bue-
nos acGores en- la comedia ~Zaragjieta;9
y la primera Sc nos ofreci6 como buena
cantante, tambi6D, en- %Chateaux Mar
gaux
Ell p1blico aplaudi6 & toda la Com
panfa, y principalmente, q la sonora
MaDgual Y senior Roig; aquella tuyo
que repetir algunos n1meros de SCha-
teaux Margaux,0 pues ell p6blicO Sc
entusiasm6 muchO Vi6ndola desempe-
mar, con sumo donaire, ell papel de
Angelita.
La sonora Mangual estaba anoche
algO ronca, pero sabe cantar.
NuestrOs aplausOs & la simpatlca
Compania,
FL sabado tendra lugar la primera
function de abono de la CompaIfa liri-
| cO-dramatica puertorriquena.
Sc pondra en- escena <La Dolores Y
una diyertida zarzuela en- un acto.
En- los primeros dfas del mes pr6xi-
mo estara la venta el magnitico librO
de Eugenio Astol, titulado, eCuentos
Fantasies, que lleva un brillante
pr6logo de j. A. Negr6n SanjurjO.
AstoI va tiene muchos pedidos de su
Hbro, por 10 cual es de creerse que Ia
edici6n Sc agotara muy prOnto.
S6palo ell pGblico.
Varios j6venes de la buena sociedad
| pOncena Sc propOnen dar algunOs asal-
tOs en- esta 6poca deaguinaIdOs.
COmenzaran por la casa dc don An
tonic Catinchi, esta noche.
Aver tarde hubo una question entire
la policfa Y los marineros que Sc hallan
| en- t1err9.
Sc form6 un pelot6n de marineros
frente & la jefatura de policfa, todc
! porque un guardia intervino para i'm.
poner orden en- una question entire ur
/ maTinerO Y un paisanO.
Ell asunto pudo arregIarse sin ma
yOres cOnsecuencias.
Con motive de 10 que expresamos
en- la noticia anterior, ha desembar
cado un p9lot6n de policia de los bar
cos de guerra americanos, con cl fin dG
intervenir en- las cuestianes de los ma
rinerOs.
Ese pelot6n de policfae, armada, J
con macsDa cada nGmero, Sc ha in8ta
lado en- la Jefatura ds la Policfa Nu
nicipal.
Sc halla enfermo eI senior don julio
Enamorado, empleado de la casa co
mercial de los se6ores Sucesores de A
Mayol Y Go.
Deseamos su ressqblecimiento
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
U1aGarta

Sr Director de ola Correspondencia.s
EstimadO senior:
LIE agradecer6 mucho retire de los
votos para Reins del Carnaval los nom
bres de mis- hijas Carmen y Emma
Bosch; pues elias no desean fgurar en-
la Hsta.
Anticipando'e las Qracias tiene el
gusto de suscribirse su atenta y s. s.
RITA GATELL.
Vda. de Bosch.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29
BAQUERO & GANDARA
OFRECEN

Alambre de Puas rolIos
de 80 libras a S 2-65
Gram "a en- barriIes de
90 libras 800
Punta8 de Paris cajas
de 90 libras tama10s
de l liz haSta5 3 pull
gadas gruesas y fnas 2-50
Mani superior en- sacOs
de 100 6libras MIN qq. " 800
Sal Quintal O-40
ZINC AMERICANA
ACANALADO de s
pies " 3-75
Uemento ''DAGRON en-
harriInq " 0-7E
San Justo 13 y Is San Juan, Pto-Rico.
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Linoa f6rrea del OeSto
ITINERARrO

saJidas dc Bayam6n Capital simultanea-
mgDts
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SaDturce 20 Dcbre. 1908.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29

Anoche hubo lleno complete en- el
teatro eL2 Perla.2
La Companfa lirico-dram6tica puer-
torriquefa, de Mayag1ez, trabai6
anoche ante distinguido y numeroso
pdbIico.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-12-29

Varios j6venes de la buena sociedaC
pOncena Sc proponen dar aIgunos asal
tos en- esta 6poca deaguinaIdos.
Comenzardn por la casa dc don An
tonic Catinchi, esta noche.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-11
SPIKE AND RAIL.

General Agent Walker Of the Chit
oago Northwestern is of down the line
on business trip.
Il. j. Seymour. assistant general
freight agent, and Il. Hoops, general
agent OF the Chicago q Northwestern
at Denver. are expected to arrive mere
tomorrow,
The annual convention of Travelling
Passenger Agents was opened I'm New
Orleans yesterday, President Fitzger-
aid presiding Nearly 500 members were
present including several from Cana
dn. The morning session was devoted
to welcoming addresses. III Paso, Port
land, Ore, and Mexico city are after
the 1904 convention
The Bakersfield & Ventura railroad
has closed a contract with the Illinois
Steel company for 500 tons Of steel rails
TO be delivered in December. con-
tract for $1,000 tons more viii probably
be closed within a week. officials OF
the new company have announced that
final preparations Tor the commence
ment of construction are expected % he
concluded within few days. The pro-
Jected road VIII run from Bakersfield
to Ventura,
James Stillman was yesterday elected
director Of the New York Central
railway TO succeed j.. V, Roswell. Mr.
Stliman, who Is president OF the Ma
tional city bank was also elected
member Of the executive committee OF
the road The election OF Mr. sulman
as a director Of the New York Cen
trail was regarded an significant In Wall
street because OF his close relations
with the Rockefeller interests.
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RECEIVERS FOR RAILROADS.
Court Rules This May he Done Because
OF Delinquent Taxes.

The court OF appeals I'm Denver on
Monday made the important ruling that
county treasurers may have receiver
appointed for railroads that are deliu.
quent in the payment OF taxes.
The court holds that trcasurers may
not sell the property of railroads for
the latters nOn-payment Of taxes, but
they may through the proper legal
channels place the offending company
in the hands Of a receiver and keep It
in that position until a settlement Is
made for the delinquent tax.
The test case decided was that Of ID,
T.. Dobbins, treasurer Of Boulder coun.
ty. against the Colorado q Southern
railway begun in 1898 Dobbins at
tempted 10 force the railroad company
to receivership, but the trial court
denied his petition on the ground that
the statutes Of the state granted the
county treasurers sufficient power to
collect delinquent taxes. by this ruling
II was meant that the treasurer had a
right to seize and sell the companys
property in Boulder county for taxes,
and therefore receivership was I'M
necessary.
Dobbns. who chung tenaciously to
the receiyershlp idea, appealed 20 the
court Of appeals with the result that
Judge Gunter reyerses the lower court,
declaring that In the case Of railroads
owing delinquent taxes that receiver.
ship is the only remedy of the county
authorities
This is also the contention Of Treas
urer Elder of Denver