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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
Monumento Colon q oriIIas del rio
Culebrinas, en- AguadilIa.
E| TEMPO Y las cosechas

Itenlp0.-El tempo de Ia semana
ha sido generalmente seco y caluroso,
con fuertes brisotes del levante. En-
donde la terra no ha estadO muy dura
para Ell cultivo los trabajos de campo
han estado activos. En- todas las sec
clones Sc necesita lluvia especialmente
en- la parte Sc. Los promedios de Ia
precipitation por divisiones fueron
los siguientes: Division NJ, O.49 de
pulgada; divisi..n n E. 0.S8 de pulgada;
division S., 0.2S de pulgada; division
O., 1.81 pulgadas; Vieques, OIL de
pulgada. La cantidad mayor que han
informado es 3.19 pulgadas en- Las
Marias: de Adjunta, Cidra Isabella
informan que llovi6. La temperature
media de la semana fue ligeramente
sobre Ia normal; Ia mas alta que han
informado fu6 go en- Manatf; la mas
baja, $50 en- Coroza1.
C0Secbds.-Las caf1as siguen en- bue-
ma condicion excepto en- la parte S. O.,
en- donde han empezado marchitarse
los. canaverales que no tienan ell riego
necesacio. Sc han perdido algunos
frutos memories en- algunos lugares y
estos productos necesitan lluvia en- to-
das las secciones. Los vientos secos
y calurosos han perjudicado ell algo-
don que ahora esta forecienda en- la
vecindad de Isabella. En- la vecindad
de Lares ha seguido La siembra de al
don durante toda la semana. Ell arroz
Sc halla en- todos los estados desde ell
sembrado durante toda la semana has
ia el que va esta maduro. La pers-
pectiva de la proxima cosecha de fru-
tos informa que no es muy prometedo-
ra. Unos cuantos aguacates han apa-
recido en- ell mercado. Los frutos me-
nores generalmente estan abundantf-
simoS.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23

En- la madrugada circul6 por esta
ciudad la noticia de que Sc hab1a de-
sarrollado un horroroso incendio en
Rio Piedras, abrazando el voraZ ele-
lnento una calle entera, poniendo en-
alarma al vecindario que sc puso en-
movimiento hacia dicho pueblo.
La noticia del incendio Sc confir-
mo & Embellishments empezaron fuer-
zas de la policfa insular al mando del
teniente Castro trasladarse al lugar
del suceso.
A las cuatro y media lego q San
Juan un trolley en- busca del arsenal
del Cuerpo de bomberos, la ciudad,
va en- constante alarma, empezo q CO.
rrer la voz de que Rio Piedras era un
mont6n dc llamas.
"a las siete un representante de LA
DEMOCRACIA Sc traslado al pueblo y
desde un principle pudo observar la
trascendencia del fuego, ,consumiendose
envueltas en- las llamas catorce casas
que formaban la mejOr barricada de
Rio Piedras.
Sc cree que Sc inici6 el incendio en-
la casa de don Antonio Salazar, pro-
piedad de don Diego Garcia, que po-
see una tienda mixta de pulper1a
mercerfa, propagandose en- la hermosa
vivienda de don Manuel Gonzalez,
formada de material y maderas, to-
mando fuego en- el acto.
Sucesivamente fueron quemandose
las casas siguientes:
Tres casas de MADEIRA propiedad
de don jose Ubarri, valoradas en-
5000, 1000 1000 dollars respectiva-
mente.
La protectora de los ninos antes
deCapetino, valorada en- 12.000dollars.
La casa que acababa de construir
el DR.. ID. Luis Orcasitas MufIoz, valo
rada en- 5000 dollars.
La casa de dos pisos de la suce-
sion de don Francisco Coso cuya pro-
piedad costo 10000.
Casa de don Manuel Fal1, valera
da en- $4,000.
Dos casas de don Jose Gonzalez
Mendez, valoradas en- $4,000.
La casa de don Juan Salas que
fu6 derribada para cortar la propaga-
ci6n de las llamas, que amenazaban
invadir una calle entera, habfa costa
do $4,000.
Presentan danos de consideration
las propiedades de dona Teresa Mar
tfnez, la casa del municipio, la de Ca
rridv, la de Ia viuda de Vigir, la CO.
chera de Jose Gonzalez y la casa Su-
cesion Ahedo.
En- la confusion de los primeros
momentos y dado ell incremento que
parecfa tomar Ell incendio, pudimos
recoger los nombres de los siguientes
heridos que encontramos mano.
Manuel Trayieso, herido de un ladri-
llazo en- la cabeza.
Los policias Cliville, Castillo, Ju-
lio Martinez y Bias Gonzalez.
Tambien sali6 herido ell paisano
Miguel Cruz.
A las seis vimos aparecer briga-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
TN FUEGO EN- CAGUAS
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GDEMOCRACIA.--San Juan.
Fuego anoche por segunda vez en-
la semana en- la hacienda Sola cerca
del pueblo: empezo en- la orilla de la
carretera en- cuatro puntos distintos,
10 cual prueba fue intentional. Reu-
ni6n hoy de personals honradas para
formar comite de defensa para ayudar
q las autoridades 4 terminar con el
dandolerismo implantado aquf hace
POGO tempo por elementos en- su ma
yorfa extranos Ia 10 .alidad. Co
rrespOnSdl.1
Ffjense las autoridades, sobre to-
do Ell Gobernador el Attorney, como
q pesar de haber en- Caguas un iuez
recto como el senior Bazan Y una po-
licfa, que en- su mayorfa cumple con
su deber, Sc suceden alH hechos escan-
dalosos por ciertos elenentos turbu-
lentos y criminales que Sc amparan en-
un partido polftico.
Y escs elementos son los que pre-
tenden que Cagnas Sc envien auto
ridades maneiables por clos.
10 cierto es que "a en- aauel pue-
bio Sc debfa haber tornado una medida
enkrglca con esos bandolcros.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
Gran agitacidn que degenera
en- tunuItos en- Ia Camara
francesa
FL gabinete de Mr.. Combes
esta en- peligro

NEW YORK, JUNO 23.-Comu-
nican de Paris, que aver hubo un gran
escandalo en- la Camara de los dipu-
tados con motive de discutirse ell in
forme de la Comisi6n sobre las denun-
cias hechas por Mr.. Combes de que
los monges de Ia Chartreuse habfan
tratado de sobornar algunos dipu-
tados.
Los debates empezaron con calor
y terminaron con insultos, bofetadas
y bastonazos.
La fuerza p1blica penetro en- la
Camara restableciendo ell orden.
D1cese que ell gabinete Combes es-
ta en- crisis.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
lo del Himno

Ell Jurado que ha de entender en-
el Certamen alberto por ell Ateneo
para <dotarnosS de un Himno Puerto
rriqueao, 10 constituyen los doctores
don Rafael del Vale, don Manuel
Zeno Gambia y donE Enrique G. Her.
nandez, empleado del EDepartamento
de Educacion.
Parece que las composiciones pre-
sentadas son de escaso valer, seg1n
indicamos hace dias.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
.ALCALDE DE PONCE RENUHCIA

FL alcalde de Ponce don Antonio
Arias ha presentado Ia rennncia de su
cargo con fecha de aver.
III Gobernndor la acept6, pero en-
pezara 4 tener efecto Ell primerode Ju-
lio cntrante.
In persona que ha de ser designa-
da para ocnpar el puesto que deia va
cante Ell seiior Arias, no esta designa-
dasadn.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
HORROROSO |NCEND|O ANOCHE
EN- RIO P|EDRAS
Catorce casas fueron tota|nente
destruidas
MAS De $4,000 PESOS PERD|DOS
Fami|ias que eran ricas, Ell incendio las ha
convertible en- pobreS
doSt[uIddS
MAS DE $4,000 PESOS PERDIDOS

( das de bomberos de San Juan, pero la
mayor parte del incendio estaba va
sofocado.
Algunas agencias de seguros an
daban investigando los or1genes del
horroroso incendio, y tomando notas
de los que q elias corresponds por ell
siniestrO.
Ell cuadro mas triste que hemos
presenciado y que mueve & piedad ha
sido contemplar como las familias de
don Joaquin Rodriguez, don Manuel
Gonzalez, don Jose Ubarri, don Joa-
qufn Soil alcalde del pueblo, sefloritas
Villa, dona Rosario Mercado, don
Jose Margarida, don Lorenzo Pania-
qua, veintidos que servfan en- Ia casa
de Capetillo, otros muchos Sc encuen-
tran en- la calle teniendo que ser alo-
jadas por las familias que no han
sufrido NADIA en- ell fuego. Don Anto-
MO Salazar fue detenido & Ultima
hora junto con los dependencies, para
que responda en- la sumaria que Sc
instruye. La casa del senior Salazar
que fue donde Sc origino Ell incendio
estaba asegurada por dos companies,
10 mismo que una parte adicional de
su establecimiento tambi6n estaba ase-
gurado en- particular.
Sc cree que ell total del aseguro
del senior Salazar asciende 5.4O0 do
liars.
Er 1aS 5ooI o,,a bo ,,Yae
tado manifesto que 81 cree que el in
cendio fu6 intentional, suposici6n que
no puede comprobar, pues no sospe-
cha de nadie.
Hacfa algunos dfas que Sc encon-
traba enfermo y durante la noche ha
trabajado como un verdadero h6roe.
Ell licenciado senior Ramos ha 81
do llamado por ell senior Salazar para
que responda de los cargos que en- ell
proceso incoado puedan caberle.
Mil doscientos billetes que sac6
anoche de la GAIA con objeto de reali-
Ear algunBs operaciones en- ell conner
clio de San Juan, han perecido en- las
llamas sin que pudiesen ser salvados.
SabemOs que ell AyuntamlentO de
San Juan hace como cerca de un af1o,
lie concedio al Concejo Municipal de
Rio-Piedras, facultades para montar
bocas de incendio en- las principales
GALES donde pasa el acueducto.
Por negligencias de las autorida-
des de Rio-Piedras dichos trabajos no
Sc han realizado, apesar de que ell ar
quitecto de la ciudad senior Claudio
estuvo en- ell pueblo excitando ell cello
del alcalde senior Soils, para que Sc
llevasen & efecto.
La impression que produce Rio
Piedras es tristfsima ell cuadro no
puede ser mas desconsolador.
Durante Ell incendio vimos hon.
bres Y mujeres luchando con valor Y
sentimos mucho que en- los momentos
aquellos en- que cada hombre era un
bombero, no pudieramos recoger sus
nombres para ofrecerles nuestro aplau-
so por su heroico comportamiento.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
Las fuerzas de Kuropatkin
sufren una gran deHota

NEW YORK, JUNO 23.-Se ha
confirmado la noticia que circul6 aver
de una gran derrota sufrida por ell ge-.
neralfsimo Kuropatkin.
Este fue derrotado por las tropas
del general Kuroki.
Las perdidas han sido considera-
bles entire ambos ejercitos, pero Kuro-
Xxi quedo vencedor desalojando de sus
posiciones los rusos.
La prensa hace grandes comenta-
rios sobre esta derrota que considera
casi defnitiva para las armas rusas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
La paz reina en- StO, Domingo,
segdn ell presidente Morales

NEW YORK, JUNIOR 23.-Telegra-
fan de Santo Domingo que Ell presi-
dente Morales, en- su mensage al Con-
greso afrma que la paz reina en- todo
ell pals, y que no Sc volveran q repetir
disturbios nj levantamientos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
.SERv|CIO CABLECRAF|CO
BE LA DEMOCRAC|A"
La prensa comenta los fusi-
|amientos de puertonique-
nos en- Sto. Domingo

NEW YORR, JUNO 23.-La
prensa de esta ciu6ad Sc hace eco de
las versiones sobre fusil,,miento de
puertOrriquef1os en- Santo Domingo,
diciendo que en- Puerto Rico ha habi-
do una gran agitaei6n por motiyo de
los tales fusilamientos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
LOGIA REGENERATION

Mariana Viernes, las siete cua-
renta cinco minutes de Ia noche, Sc
celebrara tenida ordinaria la Log.
<Regeneraci6n,s en- su temple, San Sc
bastian n1mero 30.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-06-23
Ell ESTA IMPRENTA

Sc vende papel viejo 4 dos pesos
qIintal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
DANGER SPOTS IN A STORM
Places One Would Do We'll to Avoid While the Lightning Is Play
 ing Franks.

Now that the season of thunder storms is approaching, people should understand what spots to avoid, in or der to reduce to the minimum the chances of being struck by lightning. Out of doors trees should be avoided, and if from the rapidity with which the explosion follows the flash it is evil dent that electric clouds are near at hand, recumbent posture is the safest It is seldom dangerous to take shelter under sheds, carts or low. buildings, or under the arch of bridge, and dis tance of 20 or 30 feet from tall trees or house is an eligible situation, for should a discharge take place these elevated bodies are most likely to receive it.
 1t is we'll, also, to avoid water, for it is good conductor, and the height of human being near the stream may de- termine the direction of a discharge. Within doors we are tolerably safe in the middle of a carpeted room or when standing on thick hearth rug. The chimney should be avoided on account of the conducting power of the carbon de- posted in 1t and gilt holdings or bell wires are sources of risk. In bed we are tolefably safe, since blankets and feathers are bad conductors.
 It is fnjudicious to take refuge in 6 from the earth to a cloud and build ings frequently sustain the greatest in- jury in their basements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
WORK BEGINS IN JUNE.
On the Splendid New and COmmo-
 dious K. of c. Building.

Tn connection with the celebration of the Knights of Columbus in Wash ington the following detail of the building to be erected on the former Day property on Chapel street in New Haven by the national order are most Interesting. The building will be the home of the whole order, which now has 1O1 900 members throughout the United States and Canada The build ing as is now intended will be eight stories high, of brick. with steel sub structure, and with stone used in its construction. It will probably much resemble the First National bank building The front will be 100 feet, the depth 150. On the first floor will be stores. On the second the offices of the national organization. On the third floor will be an elegant and model lodge room to be used by the lodges of the K. of 0. of New Haven, and which will be in demand by other lodges. With this will be banqueting room and an auditorium to seat 2,O00 peO- pie This will be equipped with stage complete. On the floors above this will be offices There will be a plunger ele- vator The building, which will be one Of the finest in the city, will cost $25O,- 900. Plans were submitted by about 100 architects throughout the country to the directors of the organization at their meeting a week ago. An expert from the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is examining the plans and will report on the good points of nnch. At the national convention to be held in Louisville in June the directors will make their report and work will be started on the building at once. It is hoped to have the building ready for occupancy In June. 1905. There will then be great celebration National officers of the organization and promf- nent Knights from the whole country will be present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
BEN HUR HERE.
Everthing i'm Readiness for First Pros
 ductiOn of Spectacular Play.

Ben Hur, his family, friends, ene- mics, relatives and retainers, arrived yesterday afternoon by special train over the Naugatuck branch of the New Haven road. This train was com posed of seven baggage cars, four coaches and Pullman sleeper. It was the largest special ever run over this branch of the railroad. The train was met by the Betts Transfer Go, who have the contract for the hauling of the paraphernalia of the company For this occasion the Betts Transfer Co consolidated with the Blakeslee Transfer Co, and twenty wagons were on hand to meet the train. The work of unloading was begun at once. The eleven horses and three camels of the company created much excitement as they were led through the streets. In fact, the arrival of Ben Hur'' was similar in appearance to the advent of a big circus.
 The Ben Hurh company is cosmo- politan in its makeup People from almost every cline are represented. Egyptians, French, German and Eng fish predominate. The company car ries large ballet of Italian dancers, who were Imported directly from the Lascala thesNer, Milan.
 At the theater all was seeming con- fusion Scenery and crates of proper. ties were piled in heap that reached almost to the fly galleries, but under the able direction of William Ayres the master mechanic of the company, order was quickly restored, and every thing found its proper resting place. In order to find dressing room space for the army of singers and dancers, 1t was found necessary to rent one of the stores adjoining the theater. This was quickly filled with wardrobe trunks and other paraphernalia of the com pany.
 It was noticeable that everything on perfect system. Every man knew his business, and ..As work was quickly attended to. Charles F. Towle, the manager of the company, is responsi- ble for the excellent discipline of the organization. He has spent four years perfecting this and the result of his work is easily apparent
 The horses and camels of the com pany were quartered ill nearby sta ble. Each horse has his own horse boy or valet, while the camels are un- der the care of Egyptian attendants. It is singular fact that the horses and camels, having been so long with the attraction, are inseparable. They refuse to eat if separated. 1t is, there fore, necessary to quarter them all in the same stable. Monk, the pet horse of the company, was the first horse ever trained on the ''Ren Hur' racing machine. He has run LAP Ben Hur'' races, and is apparently as proud of his record as any human could possl- bly be. He has only missed one race since the opening of the company five years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
DRAWING OF PRIZES
 AT FRENCH FAIR.

A very large crowd was present at sCity hall again last Saturday evening Intending the French fair. This fair still continues to hold up the saying zthat the French fairs are always a success. Regarding amusements, nothing in that line has been wanting. The "Elite Quintette' made decided hit and had to respond to encores. Miss A. Larkin deserves all the ap- 8plause given her for her vocal selec- stions. These young people were un- der the direction of Miss Sadie Cronan. This evening another pleas ant time will be had. and the drawing of the articles will take place, To- morrow evening a grand whist party and reception will close the fair. Many beautiful prizes will be given, extra pieces of orchestra will be put on to make dancing more enjoyable, and as good time as one could wish for is assured All who attend. The whist will begin promptly at $50 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
CAME IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
Country Is Full of Caribou, Moose and Wild Duck-some Curious
 Terms Used There.

Warham Whitney, of Rochester, N. r.,
 was at the Holland house for day re- gently, at the end of hunting trip of
 several weeks in Newfoundland and New Brunswick, says the New York
 Tribune. He was in the Adirondacks through August, and when September sopened he was off for Newfoundland. Plenty of game and fish-splendid
 sport" was his comment on his expe- rience in Newfoundland. Much of the scountry," said he, lis marshy plain. but there is plenty of caribou. I saw
 more than 300 of them-28 in one herd, and brought some trophies of my craftsmanship and good fortune home
 with me. Proof of the plenitude of
 game was the variety on one occasion in
 our camp larder. We had black duck,
 teal duck, caribou meat and trout The zoig game in New Brunswick is moose. They come to the water night and morn
 Ing, and the quiet coves, where they can Istand in the water and nip the lily pads, =as the place to get at them unawares \ have the head of one shot. Of course, SDne must endure some hardships onsuch sh trip, but when it is all over the mount
 ga heads upon the wall at home bring pack the whole experience as 6 pleas
 Ing reminiscence. Up in Newfound- land quiet water surfaces. lakes and
 khe like, are always 'steadies,' and the
 running streams are rapids, while in
 New Brunswick the lakes of dead wa
 Ger. the streams are quick water and B cove 'boRan.'''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
TO WORRY MEAN CREDITOR
The Amount of Small Change an Am noyed Debtor Can Unload
 When Paying Up.

Ordinarily, when debtor appears be- fore a longtime creditor in Chicago. there is no questioning of the United States coin In which the debt is to be paid, but the wide possibilities possessed by an arbitrary creditor in stipulating just what coins and in what amounts he will receive payment are enough all most to discourage even borrowing, says the Chicago Tribune.
 You can't force mean creditor to take more than 25 cents worth of nickels or 20 cents worth of copper cents. If you could get as much as five dollars worth of old silver three-cent pieces of an- other generation, you could unload five dollars worth on him, just as he would have to take five dollars worth of the silver flve-cent pieces and five dollars worth of the obsolete 20-cent pieces. which made so much trouble in the late '70s. But you can pay out ten dol- lars in silver dimes, and silver quarters, and silver half-dollars; the trade dol lar-of which there are a few stilf com- ing into the treasury of the United States for redemption-are worth noth- ing, while the standard dollar is an un- limited legal tender, as is the old "dol- lar of our dads the first of which was coined in 1794. and the last in 1873.
 Coins that virtually have disappeared from circulation are gold three-dollar and one-dollar pieces, the trade dollar Of silver, the nickel three-cent piece. the copper two-cent piece and the copper half-cent. and silver three and flve-cent nianaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
COMMISSIONERS FOR
 CHAPMAN WILL.

Attorneys for claimants against the estate of the late Mrs Mary E. Chipman of Abbott avenue, had hearing in the probate court to-day before Judge Lowe for the appoint ment of commissioners to hear the claims. One of the commissioners is Attorney U G. Church. The other was not selected in court, but may be at any time. Attorney Guilfoile represents Mrs Mary Lawlor whose claim amounts to $700O for household services, care and attendance of Mrs Chipman, and loans. During the att tempt in the superior court some weeks ago to break Mrs Chipman's will it was testified that Mrs Chipman held Mrs Lawlor in great esteem but had not paid her for her long years of service in her house, and left her un- der the impression that she would make everything right in her will. Mrs Iawlor was left nothing.
 Annie Farnham. q. legatee under the will, has claim for $20O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
ALICE U. NIvER.

Miss Alice U. Niver, for many years a popular and efficient teacher in the public schools of Waterbury, died yesterday morning at her home, 14 Arch street. She had been in poor health for some months and her death was not surprise to those who were in la position to know her conM- atioD. With a, view to recuperating, Miss Niver went to a sanitarium at Clifton Springs, N. T., last February, ! but the change did not produce the desired result and she returned a few days ago a wreck physically. Miss Niver was a native of Lakeville, but came to this city nearly twenty years ago and commenced teaching in the public schools. She was "a bright soul and possessed happy method of imparting what she knew to others and in short time won her way to popular favor with the different school boards chosen by the people since she came here. "I knew Miss Niver we'll" said Dr Mcdonald, a former member of the board of education, to Democrat reported this morning. "She was a fine character and took a great pride in doing her work well. :" Miss Niver was principal of the D1iggs school since it was opened four years ago and prior to that time she served as principal Of the Lincoln and Hillside avenue schools. She leaves , two sisters. Mrs Decker and Miss Lu- ella B. Niver, both of Waterbury. The funeral will be held ,tQ-menfoNp; morning lat 1O:3O o'clock. The Rev Dr Davenport and the Rev MT Stock dale will officiate. An opportunity will be. given for school schildren and other friends to view the remains at sthe house from 3:30 to 5:30 tomorrow Rfternoon. The body will be taken to Lakeville for burial on Wednesday morning in charge of J. M. Burral & #Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
Wanted No men with Ideas.

The late duke of Cambridge looked upon all innovations in army discipline with great suspicion, and it was only with the utmost difficulty that he could be induced to make changes. A story il- frustrating this is now afloat in London. An appointment in the horse guards was vacant and certain captain was suggested as suitable. The duke said: 'sI know his name quite well, but isn't there something against him? Didn't he write book on the army?" He was as- sured to the contrary. T feel sure he has written book or something" in- sisted the old man. ''Is he one of those fellows who have ideas?" "Oh, no. your grace, absolutely none," answered the military secretary. ''Very we'll" said the duke, The may be given the post "z