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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11

Es tan generalizado Ell males
tar que nadie puede sustraerss
a su contacto molesto.
Hasta los obreros que tienen
faena. hasta los operarios de las
fabricas de tabaco y panaderias.
los que mas ganan, sienten la
Influenza perturbadora de la ST.
tuacion y Sc ven obllgados a sa
tisfacer increibles pIecios por
los articulos indispensables que
toda familia necesita.
Como Ell cabotaje ha operado
el maravilloso prodigio de que
tengamos que pagarlo todo a
doble precio que antes. no hay
equilibrio possible entire el sala-
rio que gana un obrero y Ell gas
to que lie representa- las necesi-
dades mas indispensables y Pc
rentorias: de ahi Sc originan el
malestar, la vida ficticia, inco
moda y a veces miserrima que
atrsviesan nueStras classes hu-
milies, cuando tienen en- que
emplear sus brazos; que 81 no
tienen empleo, como esta ocu-
rriendo con los trabajadores de
los campos, entonces son pali-
das e inexpresivas todas las pa
labras, son debiles todaS las
comparaciones. No hace falta,
no es precise que hablemos de
la penosa situacion del trabaja-
dor del campo. nj de 10 penoso
que debe serle adquirir 10 preci-
so para la vida misera que srras-
tfa desde hace algunos afios la
clase trabajadora de los campos.
Todo cuanto dijesemos seria
POGO, todo defciente para repro
ducir la escena espantadora de
la vida del campesino sin ira
bajo.
A simple vista Sc puede com
prender que la subida del precio
de todos los articulos y la falta
de exportaclon de nuestro Gale
son causas suficientes mas q q
sufcientes para que nuestra vi.
da Sc arrastre en- una Ianguidez
aniquiladora y peligrosisima.
Todo mas caro-. A doble pre-
clio de como antes pagabamos
las cosas, y a manera de COM
pensacion 1nica la perdida del
mercado cafetero. Que pers-
pectiva mas desconsoladora!
Que vision del maf1ana 81 la bru;
talidad del presente no hubiese
amenguado la sensibilidad nues
ira, y el egoismo que estimula
tanta miseria no hiciera que
apartasemos la vista de todo 10
que no es rigurosamente actual
Y momentaneo. No nos alcan-
"a la tranquilidad para otra cosa
Estamos viviendo al dia, por-
que nos espanta Ell porvenir.
Estamos huyendo de la medi-
tacion, porque son horrib]es sus
logicas. deducciones.
iOh! demaslado consternado
res son los dias que pasan, que
van pasando con vertiginosa ce
leriIiad como de huracanes y dc
rios desbordados, en- una carrers
freretica. peligrosa y desigual.
Nos espanta el porVenir.
Con cuanta raZon tememos a
maflana pr0ximo.
Pero no es con pueriles terro-
res como Sc Ilegan a parar,
veces, los desenfrenos de la ad
versldad, ensafiada en- un indi
viduo, en- una familia, en- ur
pueblo 8 en- una raza.
Es haciendole frente Es opo
niendo entereza a la absorci0r
fatal, al enervador dniquila-
miento.
La felicidad y la fortuna gus
tan de los asaltos por la violen
cia y no entregan sns faYOre'
sino q los decididos, q CLOS fuer
= = -.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11
En- Lisboa

Ell primero del actual llegsron 4
Lisboa los acorazados americanos
Kearssrge, Alabama Maine Iowa.
,permaneciendoen Tanger las divisio-
pes de cruceros.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11
Conferencia inportante

Ell doctor Goenaga ha celebrado es-
ia mafiana una importante conferen-
cia con ell Gobernador Mr.. Hunt Sobre
asuntos de interes pdblico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11

Tres en- sumario, seis en- prisi6n y
cuatro en- hbertad en- la de Mayagiiezs
ocho en- prision y cinco en- libertad en-
la de Humacao y en- la de Arecibo uno
baja uno en- sumario.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11
En- las cArceIes
departamentaIes

Seis individuos ingresaron en- prision
y diez salieron en- hbertad de la carcel
de San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-06-11

Nueves bajas, uno en- prisi6n y tres
en- sumario es Ell movimientO ocurrido
en- la de Ponce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
KapOk Poor Material
For Life PreServerS
DiSfaVOred as Result of Government Tests
Most of New PreseVerS in Use Believed
to Be of This Material.

The chemical division of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture has recently con-
cluded some experiments in life preser-
vers which. because of the attention
which the Slocum disaster has attract
ed TO this subject. viii prove Of wide in
terest
The Federal authorities. as a result Of
these tests. look with disfavor on all
preservers now in use composed of ka-
pOk. This may compel masters of the
excursion steamers 10 put in large
stock OF new preservers, for most OF
those now in use are made OF kapok.
Test of Preservers.
Last week while one of the officers
Of the steamboat inspection service was
In New York testing life preservers, ne
tried one of those which had been ccr-
ried on the Grand Republic
The regulations require every preser-
yer to sustain twenty-four pounds Of
weight a nineteen-pound weight was
attached TO the preserver taken from the
Grand Republic. and it was then throwl
overheard The whole package imme-
diately went TO the bottom
This aroused the suspicion of the Gov
eminent agent, and the matter was re
ported TO General Uhler, the chief or
the inspection service. He directed an
inquiry to be made to ascertain the
kind OF material with which the preser-
yer was filed. and found that IL was
kapOk
ThereupOn several preservers made
from this material were forwarded 10
Washington for chemical analysis
General Uhler has received the official
report. 1t shows that while life pre-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
BALLlNGER is DIRECTED
TO PAY HIS OWN COSTS

In connection with the proceedings IN
stituted by Kathryn BallmSer against
her husband. Webster BaLinSer, for
maintenance, Justice Barnard has sign
ed an order requiring the defendant TO
pay the examiner in chancery, Margaret
NJ. Murray, the balance Of costs due, in
two installments.
This order refers only TO the costs
incurred by Mr.. Ballinger, and does not
include those of Mrs. Ballnger.
Justice Barnard is considering the suS-
gestion that Mr. Ballinger be compelled
TO pay the costs incurred by his VIE
IN the prosecution of her suit.
Some weeks ago Mrs. Baliinger caused
the proceedings TO be dismissed. On
motion of Mrs Murray. the court. how
ever. directed the cause relnstated unit
the costs are paid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07

askance at the proposal to send money
to St Louis.
But on second thought, and as the St
Louis people themselves offered TO sub
sidize the enterprise. IL seemed 10 hin
good opportunity To introduce the
Philippines and Philippine interests TO
the American people.
A Big Exhibit.
This has been done on the grandest
scale ever attempted There probably
was never such a colonial exhibit gath
cred in the world. II covers nifty acres,
comprises 100 villages, and is peopled by
300 FIipinos When In addition TO
these. the American labOrers and others
employed on the exhibit be counted, it is
probable that the payroll gladdens the
hearts Of ]. $50 persons.
There were ID 900 tons of freight
brought over. mostly of native house
building material 10 construct the show
This great exhibit shows the history.
industries. ethnolcgy. and especially the
resources Of the Philippine Islands Con
siderably more than the Sl.201,OOO with
which the exhibit started ont has been
appropriated IN the expectation OF re-
turn from the concessions already al
luded 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
MISER FOUND DEAD
IN DERRICK AT VERONA

PITTSBURG, Aug. Ferdinand Kel-
Ter. known for years as a miser, was
found dead in a derrick at Verona. on
the Allegheny River. No trace Of money
has been found.
Among the papers Of the old man. who
had passed vighty years We're found let
tiers which tell Coroner McGeary Of a
family the man had in New York. The
neighbOrs tell of the old man having a
lot of money years ago and his wife and
family deserving him and going TO New
York. The coroner viii try TO find the
New York relatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07

Davis pet idea. He does not dream, as
vet. Of direct line Of road, but Is de-
voting his efforts TO the building OF
short lines to connect existing systems
and thus make them an a part Of the
great scheme to band the Isthmus OF
Panama with lines which shall establish
close relations between North and South
America
Through his influential son-ln-law
Senator Elkins, and through friends
who are prominent in the Republican
marty. Mr. Davis has always been able
TO win recognition from the White
House and has established himself firm
w as the chief promoter of the All
American Railway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
Rust Hurts Wheat Crop
In Northwestern States
Minnesota and the DakOtaS Lose Large Per-
Centage of Standing Orain-Damage Con-
fined to Certain Limited Districts.

The damage has not yet reached the
climax. but while the rust damage is
considerable and Will materially de-
crease the already short crop, yet there
is no danger of calamity.
The present high price Of wheat on
the Minneapolis market is out of all
proportion to the real condition of af-
fairs. and was brought about by those
who feared that the damage would be
greater. IN certain parts Of Minnesota,
especially the eastern part. wheat has
ripened so as 10 be out Of danger of
rust.
North DAKOTA has great deal of fine
wheat which is beyond the reach of
either frost or rust. Much of the North
west wheat will be q poorer quality than
usual owing 10 the unfavorable season
and the rust.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. Especial tele-
grams received from all parts of the
Northwest show that rust has caused
great damage TO the wheat crop
just one week ago the first reports of
rust began TO arrive. and since then 50
rapidly has the damage spread that
conservative grain men estimate tonight
that Minnesota has lost 10 per cent Of
her total crop. South Dakota u to 20
per cent. and North Dakota about 10
per cent.
One of the worst features connected
with the damage is that it is confined
to certain districts I'm which many
farmers have plowed up their wheat
fields Inquiries directed To districts
outside those affected fail to show that
the affected area is widening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
CONFESSES MURDER OF
POLICE COMMISSIONER

HARTFORD. Conn. Aug. 6.-Joseph
Watson. the negro youth who is the self
confessed murderer Of Former Police
Commissioner Henry Osborn, was ar
raigned in police court this morning
and pleaded guilty 10 the charge against
him.
Prosecuting Attorney Freeman asked
for an adjournment OF the case until
Tuesday morning TO await the finding
OF the coroner. Judge Clark granted
the request and Ec'd the prisoner with
out bail.
In an interview with the correspond
ent OF the Publishers Press this morn
ing Watson said he went 20 the Osborn
house 20 kill his former employer. and
now that he had accomplished his task
be was not afraid 70 die.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
FILIPINO EXHIBIT
CAUSES CONCERN
Poor Receipts Cause Fear
Of a Deficit.
COVERS FIFTY-ACRE TRACT
Taft Opposed Scheme and Insular Gov
eminent May Have Big Bill
to Pay in End.
COVERS FlFTY-ACRE TRACT

The current expense of the Philippine
exhibit at the st. Louis Exposition is
giving the Administration ofhcials who
are responsible for it no little concern.
They are still banking on such testi-
mony as that Of the keeper of the Luzon
restaurant. who is feeding people at
kfs thirteenth worlds fair.
he says that trade never begins to
amount 10 much until August ~, and
that he has never been to an exposition
when the holders of concessions were
not up to their neclCs in debt and dis
couragement during the early part Of
the summer So uniformly has this been
been his experience that although busl-
ness is still poor he tells the Govern
ment officials that he feels sure Of clos
ing the season with "sOme money 10
the good
In the Same Boat
The Philippine exhibit itself Is in
much the same boat as the concession
holders because il relies so much for
its current revenues upon their receipts.
II costs a person just SIS to go into
all the sideshows and see all the spe-
cial attractions in the Philippine Sec
ton. Then, the restaurants. fruit
SldnuS, ana DaEDeF SHOPS on the nIIS
acres given up TO the Philippines also
pay a percentage Of their receipts. rang
ing from ten to twenty-five to the man
agement Of the exhibit.
Thus far the revenue from these
sources has been only 81 600 day, and
this means, unless improved. a very
substantial deficit for the treasury OF
the insular government 10 meet. In adj
dition to the million dollars regularly
appropriated and 10 the SEQ. 600 which the
ST. Louis management contributed to-
ward the enterprise.
Taft Opposed 1t.
1t will be recalled that Governor Taft
at first stood strongly against making
an exhibit at 81. Louis. at least on any
large scale. lie wanted to keep the
taxes low for the poverty-stricken
islanders. since IL has been the great
criticism OF the american rule in The
Far East that we were establishing a
high-priced government. with a lot OF
bureaus much like those in Washington.
10 be supported by a people not able 70
hire so many services performed Cor
them. no matter how merftorious. Ac-
eordingly, Secretary Taft at first looked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
TARGET PRACTICE MAY
Be HELD IN THE BAY
Bureau of Navigation Considering Di
vision of North Atlantic Squadron
for This Purpose.

The North Atlantic fleet win prob
ably be divided at the time OF the
fan preliminary target practice.
The Bureau of Navigation is consider
ing this division. and may decide 20 es-
tablish a range for gunboats. mont
tors. and torpedo boats in Chesapea Ike
Bay, of Tangier Island. where the roll
Of the sea VIII not interfere seriously
with the work OF the small vessels.
The battleships and CRUISERS viii dc
their shooting on the Martha's Vineyard
ranges. as usual.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07

servers filled with kapok OF certain
grades show a good degree Of buoyancy,
there is a wide range in the quality of
the material. Some is good and fills
the bill. " while much is poor and falls
far short of the requirements.
kapOk Is the floss of the seed of the
silk cotton tree, which in Eastern cOun-
tries takes up water freely after being
immersed for some time. and is un-
trustworthy in the amount of weight II
will support.
If an order is issued placing a ban on
kapOk life preservers, as seems prob
able. great protest will doubtless go
up from excursion boat owners They
will blame the Government for making
the change. in view of the fact that
preserVers filled with this floss We're
by the board OF the Steamboat lnSpec-
tion Service less than two years ago.
Cheaper Than Cork
As it is much cheaper than cork, it has
been used extensively to replace that
material during the last six months.
Practically all the cork preservers CON
demned by the Federal inspectors since
the Slocum disaster have been super
seeded by the kapok variety.
It Is possible that the Government may
decide 10 allow the kapok DreserVer to
remain in use, provided larger pre-
server, with more sustaining power. be
adopted.
Kapok preservers are mach lighter
than those made from cork. a cork
preserver weighs six pounds when it has
the required supporting power in water
while only two and One-haH pounds OF
! lapOk have heretofore been employed &C
obtain the same result.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
BILL TO REC IE
SALE OF POISONS
District Pharmacists Would
Restrict the Traffic.
RULES FOR DRUG CLERKS
Difference of Opinion Regarding Eff
cacy Of Proposed MeasuIe-woul6
Stop Suicide by Narcotics.

II VIII be difficult 10 commit suicide in
the District Of Columbia. # the bill
which VIII be presented by the pharma-
cists at the next session of Congress
gees through. II VIII also mean life
OF absolute case and Incidence for the
LADS serving an apprenticeship in the drug
business
Inc bin Is headed "A Bill TO Regulate
the Practice Of Pharmacy and the Sale
OF FOlsons in the District OF Column
MA. II was drawn up by a committee
81 four; DR.. 4. T. Sewers. representing
the physicians Of the District; W. S.
Klemroth. Tor the drug clerks. Frank
=. Ileiiy' TOR The prOprietors. and II.
=. kalusowski. Of the National College
OF Pharmacy.
Has Two Objects.
1t has two objects. To prohibit rns
sale Of opium. cocaine. and other mar
cotics, except IT the prescription Of q
practins physician; and 10 make II i'm
possible for an apprentice To sell any
thing but stamps and soda water. unless
he does 50, under the direct supervision
OF his employer.
This VII, inaKeht practically impossi-
bic to obtain registraC iOn without gradu-
ating from a college OF pharmacy
Everyone concerned is entirely in svnl-
PATH with the first object but many
Of thc employers. and nearly all OF the
clerks are said TO be opposed To the
boys cannot afford a college course,
and that they can learn the business Just
a. thoroughly by serving four years APP
premiership in a drug store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
GONE ON VACATION.

Delmas c. stuttier. file clerk in the
office Of the Register Of Wills, has gone
to his home in Vienna. Va, where he
viii spend his vacation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
DAVIS HONORED
BY REPUBLICANS
Twice Appointed to I'M
pOrtant Positions.
PIONEER RAILROAD BUILDER
Union of North and South America by
Continuous Traffic Lines His
Pet Hobby.

Twice Henry C. Davis. the Democratic
nominee for Vice President. has been
honored with important appointments at
the hands OF Republican Administra-
lions.
In 1889 President Harrison named Mr..
Davis a representative of the United
States at the PanAmerican Congress
which met in this city and in 1901 he was
sent to the Pan-American Congress in
the City Of Mexico. Of which he was
chairman.
Through these appointments more than
anything else Mr.. Davis has been kept
before the public. which can scarcely re-
member his service in the Senate years
ago.
Essentially a Pioneer.
Mr.. Davis is essentially a developer
of new country and n railroad builder.
What he did for West Virginia he be-
lievSs should be done for all new coun-
try, and in the Pan-American Congress
at the city Of Mexico, he was made
chairman of the Pan-American Railway
Commission, with headquarters in
Washington, which is striving to con-
meet all the important South and Cen
tral American countries by rail. and
lIlus DElIS them INTO closer TOUCH VIII
the United States.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Davis An
drew Carnegie was also made a mem
Der Of this important commission. and
the two wealthy and influential Ameri-
cans are exerting their influence to En-
/ courage the building Of railways in the
gaps necessary to complete continu-
Gus line from New York to the most dis
! tant ports q South America.
Got an Appropriation.
! Mr.. Davis managed to get a $500 ap
Precipitation from Congress TO be used II
/ arousing the Latin-Amerlcan republic,
/ to the necessity for the building Of tn,
/ connecting railways. and Charles NJ
/ Pepper was designated 10 visit SOutl
and Central America and create senti
ment In favor of the project. He re
manned for a long time in the remote re
publics and prepared a careful report
which did much to attract attention [,
4 the Pan-American Railway plan. Man.
l times s., 500 was required 10 pay Mr.. Pep
/ per's expenses. but Mr.. Davis and Mr.
! Carnegie footed the bills
] The Pan-American Railway Is Mr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-07
Has Two Objects.
College of Pharmacy.

On the ether hand. il is claimed BY
those who are in favor Of the move. that
IN reality. IL Is cheaper and better IN
every way to attend regular college Of
pharmacy. They say that men who have
served the required four years appren-
ticeship are usually lacking IN rudimen-
tary training. and that they rely more
on luck than on actual knowledge 10
put them through their examinations
Whichever side is right the statistics
cited by the board OF pharmacy indicates
shat the majority Of men taking exauni-
nations for registration are ignorant IN
every sense OF the wOrd-much Of the
spelling IS atTOciOus. and IN many cases
the men examined We're unfamiliar with
the terms common TO pharmacy
The druggists. however do not stand
together in pushing the bill. Il was
introduced last year. but failed 10 pass
through the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
t2O5
OUTSIDE SECURITIES

There was decided Improvement IN the tone OF
che outside securities market traceable 10 rha con,
,nued strength IN the stock market N nearly AN
instances prices show ed an upward tendency. espe
rtalv In some OF those issues recentl, depressed
The bond department shared IN the strength OF
stocks and in several instances good advances were
scored. SeaboaTd issues opened firm and gradually
improved iseA per cent inside buying North-
an Securities advanced y per cent. Standard on
,ola ID points. Mackay common gained nearly
: per cent. Marine common was up 4 per cent
Greene Consolidated Copper was in fair demand at
K per cent advance. In bonds Consolidated Gas
debeutUre 6s moved up sharply In sympathy with
tie stock selling per cent above the last previous
transaction. New-York Central debenture 4s we're
up Il per cent. United States Realty issues were
weak Y.rginia-Carolina Chemical Is were up !.
per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
TRADE IN CHICAGO.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE-l
Chicago June 22-Closlng prices for wheat were not
far from yesterdays final level The July y to
4 G higher: the other months Just a shade lower
There was fair selling OF September both from the
Northwest and Southeast but by far the greater part
OF the trade as heretofore. local There was
steady buying Of the old July all day by the Ware
Leland who supported by Pringle and
by a host OF small scalpers There was good early
buying old July also by Lichstern and Spencer
Denuiston- The heaviest selling OF the September was
By Love- and Of the July by Frazier. Kneeland
Clements scattered commission Arms Predictions
showery weather Of tho Missouri River to-
morrow.
Cash hard wheat was &c 8 bushel lower Local cash
sales were 10000 bushels Minneapolis wheat stocks
10000 bushels IN the last four days The
-four trade there was dragging. One OF the largest
mills reduced It's capacity one half. and there arc
rualors OF general shutting down tomorrow Wheat
harvest Is under way in Illinois opposite Louis
with yields large and quality fine Primary receipts
bushels against 10000 year ago July ranged
nervousIy between So and Sc sshc. The open
ing s5%c and the close sec bid New September
opened and closed at 799sc; the high sol4c and
the low ,7s1ac
Yesterdays extreme nervousness In July corn re-
suited marked cutting down OF the trade in that
month to-day Regular traders not TO be caught
mapping They sold little July. bat there scat
tered sales from commission houses occasionally all
day Iowa offering little cash CONAN unusual
thing this Shipping demand practically neg
lected, and boats going 70 Lake Erie light for coal
loads Total sales to-day so 900 bushels in small
lots to domestic Receipts light az lss
cars estimates at 2i2 Car lot prices were
steady 70 e higher July closed unchanged yesterday
nc; September &c TO &C lower. at ASA 4SAc
Oats closed unchanged for July. 80 lower for Sep
ten1ber and - higher for December. The larger
commission houses sold September and there was good
buylng Of II ty Prns!e and Cudahy Logan sold July
early causing half break from top prices Local
sales 25 600 Receipts IS cars; estimates
Tomorrow 80
Pork declined zoe 10 221ac; lard loc TO l2Ae and
ribs I2Igc from yesterdays closings.