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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
Hotel Colon

Cayey, p. r., caIie del Comercio
Situado en- el mejor local de Ia
poblaci6n con frescas y ventiladas ha-
bitaciones para familias y personas So
las, frente al Correo.
BaHos de ducha ydseo.
Paula Lopez de Colon.
Directors y Propietaria.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
III B 81

Los senores Palmer, Coira Larri
naga, presentaron ell siguiente proyect0
de ley:
Creando la patente para estableci
mientOs de bebidas. y lugares donde
puedan estabecerse.
Secci0n l. Los establecimientOs 6es
tinadOs para verder bebidas, cOnOcidOs
con el nOmbre de cafes, bars, etc, de
beran obtener una patente y abonar
anualmepte por 0erechOs de la m.sma,
quiHientOs dollars en- San Juan, Ponce
Mayaguez; trescientOs dollars en- Areci
DO, Aguadiila, San German, HnmacaO,
Caguas y Guayama, y doscientos en- los
demas pueblOs.
Secci6n g. Tanto los referidos es'
tablecimientos como los billares, necesi'
tar&n para establecerse en- un sitiO, calle
8 lugar, ell permisO especial de los ve'
cinos de Ia casa en- que fuere a abrirse,
los que Ocupen las casas inmediatas en-
tres numeros 10 menOs de cada costadO,
y 10 mismO que las que Ocupen ell frente
de aquelIa-
Secci0n g. Todos los establecimien-
tos de este genera que Sc encuentren
abiertOs, pOr reclamation de los vecinos
podr8n ser desalojadOs. senalandOse un
plazo prudential que no cedera de trein'
ia dias.
Secci6n A. Esta Ley regira desde
que fuere aprObada.
H. B. 20.
El senior Timothes presento ell 81.
guiente proyecto de ley:
Para determinar la jornada legal
de trabajo.
Seccion L. La duraci6n maxima de
un dia de trabajo sera de ocho horas
en- todas las Obras que SO ejecuten y
sean pagadas con cargo a los fOndos de
los AyuntamientOs, Juntas escolares y
todas las dependencies del Pueblo de
Puerto Rico.
Seccion 2 En- todo contrato que
Sc re6era obras que hayan de ser pa
gadas con fOndos del Pueblo de Puerto
Rico, AyuntamientOs Juntas escOlares,
Sc estipulara, necesariamente, la condi'
ci6n de que los operarios no han de tra-
bajar mas de Ocho hOras diarias.
Secci0n 8. La duracion legal del
dfa de trabajo en- las obras de caracter
publico no podra extenderse, sin6 en-
aquellOs unicOs casOs en- los que de no
hacerlo, cOrrerian peligrO las vidas Y
haciendas de los habitantes de una mu
nicipalidad.
Seccion 4 . TOda persona que vo.
luntaria maliciosamente infringiere las
disposiciones de esta Ley salvo en- los
casos cOmprendidos en- la Secci6n sera
| culpable de <Misdemeanor,
Secci6n 5 Toda ley parte de ley
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
II. B. 20

Los seflores Palmer, Coira, Larri
naga, Perez Aviles Y Garcia SalgadO pre-
sentaron el siguiente proyectO de Ley
para establecer la matricula de ganado.
Secci6n l. Para acreditar la pro
piedad del ganado caballar, hsnar, mu
lar, vacuDO y de cerda, debera ser ma
triculado y sellado desde que tenga un
ane 70 menos de edad Disponiendose
que para sOlicitar la ma tricula inscrip
ci6n en- ell Registro de la Acadia, Sc
presentara una boleta suscrita pOr ell
dueno, 81 es prOpietariO de inmuebles,
dos vecinos propietarios y el alca'de
del barrio 81 no es prOpietariO, en- la
cual SO especificarsn sus colores, senales
sello marca que tenga Ell animal; y
disponiendOse que pOr cada atestadO 8
matricula Sc abOnara un impuestO mu
nicipal de cincO centavOs.
Seccion g En- Ell archivo de la
Acadia del pueblo Sc llevara un regis
tro del todo ell ganado que SO matricule,
en- donde SO hara cOnstar la edad, co
lor, sefas particulares y selo marca,
nombre y vecindad de los prOpietariOs
con quienes SO acredita la prOpiedad,
nombre del dueho del animal, bsrrio a
que pertenece, y ell del Alcalde de este
que con los vecinOs suscribe la bOleta,
la cual debera archivarse en- legajos
por barrios. Disponi6ndose, que en- cada
registro inscription habra una casilla
| de observaciones para hacer cOnstar los
cambios de propietarios del animal u
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
81. B. 2


Ell seTor Gamunas present6 ell 81
guieute proyeeuo de ley para aumentar
las rentas los Municipios de Puerto
Rico.
Secci6n l. Desde ell primero de Ju'
lilo de 1904 y de ALI en- adelante, perci'
bran los Districts Municipales u otras
divisiOnes locales respectivas de Puerto
Rico, el 20 pOr cientO de los ingresos
procedentes de las contribuciones recau
dadas con arreglo al Articulo 356 del
Titulo 8 del C6digo Politico.
Secci6n 2. La distribution de dichO
90 pOr ciento SO hara On la forma pre-
venida 81 ell Articulo 36l del mismO ii.
tul0 y Codigos citados.
Secci6n 3. Queda Gerogada toda ley
8 parte de Ley que SO oponga la pre-
sente.
Seccion a. Esta Ley empezara a
regir desde la fecha de su aprObacion.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29

La indquina de escribir sOLIvER>
da acknowledgements los espacios entire
lineas Esto aumenta la rapidez y la
cOmodidad del operator.
Unico Agente en- Puerto Rico, L.
Sanchez Morales, San Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
(OIe9io de Ia. y "a. Ense1dnla

Sc adnasten Sz.enaaos arstea7sos y erternts
SAN JUAN GALE DEL Sol, Mum IA.
- Director: PEDRO Moozo BANIET. -
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
SALON ROMERO
PEIuQUEH1A
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San LtSt0 nts7fler0 20

Nontado este establecimiento confor-
me las exigencias de Ii epoc&. ofrece al
p1blico un excelente ssrvicio y Pontivas
ventajas por la considerable redsccion
de prccios.
LEAV. NUESTRA TARIFA
Por un afeitado. ..oIs
Por un corte de pelo... .o.Is
Por un corte de pelo y afeitado. o.2s
Por un corte de barba ba..........o.Is
Per un 1avado de cabeza .o.Is
Por un peinado. ........... ..o.os
Tenemos la disposition de nuestros
abonados tavorecedores una excelente
y variada perfumerfa.
Sc aplica la piedra anticeptica como
medida higienica.
DIEGO ROMERO
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-01-29
II. B. 10

Los senores Palmer, Nadal, Camu
mas y Coira presentaron ell siguiente
proyecto de ley sobre sueldos de Conse'
jeros del Executive y otros.
Secci6n /. La Ley de % de EnerO
de 1901, fijando lJs sueldos de ciertos
miembros del Consejo Executive, con
arreglo 10 dispuesto en- la secci6n 26
del Decreto del Congreso de los Estados
Unidos de II de Abril de 1000. sera y es
modiicada eD el sentido de que la remu'
neraci6n para los servicios de aquellos
miembro de dicho Consdjo Executive,
ser& de CINCO DOLLARS IS 00) por Ca
da dia de asistencia las sesiones que
celebre ol Consejo sus ComisiOnes.
Secci6n 2. Esta Ley regira desde
ell 10 de Julio de 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31

behind Kuropatkin. Such movement
of the collision between the armies of Oku
and Nodzu and that Of Kuropatkin station
ed on the southern segment of the circle of
Russian defenses. Finally. nothing is heard
of the column which has been for some
days working it's way northward from
Niuchwang, evidently intending to Coop
crate with a thanking column from the
east to cut the railroad line. The abundance
of the dispatches from Liaoyang, both Of
fetal and unofficial. indicates that the tele-
graph lines are still intact and that the
railroad has not been cut. Until the Japa-
nese succeed in such a fianking operation
on the north Kuropatkin will be in a posi-
ton to retire il the battle south and east
of the city goes against him. The entire
absence of news by way of Tokyo Is char
acteristic of the Japanese method. Inc
mikados generals in the field do not report
statements of incomplete operations, at
least SO far as the public is advised When
the fight is over something will be given to
summarizing the results of the attack. AT
Port Arthur further fighting is reported.
without decisive results. The Japanese are
evidently trying to storm the fortress, but
the Russians have beaten them back re-
peatedly. The cars troops are fighting
desperately and are making the capture of
the City cost their assailants heavily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
The Dirt Hauling Problem.

1t is a great pity that the Commission
ers did not foresee the deplorable conditions
in the city streets which have resulted
from the hauling of dirt incident to the
great building and railroad construction
works now in progress. Had they done so
in sufficient season to the end of adopting
remedial and preventive regulations there
would now be far less cause for COM
plalnt on the score of dirty streets. A cor
respondent writes to The Star today to
call attention to the bad state of affairs
on Capitol Hill Immediately in front of the
Library of Congress. due to the hauling
of dirt from the excavation for the House
of Representatives building This is by no
means the first complaint on this score.
Three months ago the Commissioners heard
a delegation of citizens from one of the
near suburbs who protested against the sus-
pension of the regulation forbidding dirt
dropping. which had been asked by a con-
tractor. That case had caused trouble in
the Police Court and in the Commissioners
offices and was finally adjusted by a COM
promise that left much to be desired The
Star suggested then that the proper course
was for the Commissioners to amend the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31

In some remarks about the rumor that
Mr.. Bryan is to be invited to New York to
stump for Parker and Davis. the Savannah
News says:
THE wiser plan is to have frank I'M
Outstanding with him before the invitation
Is extended There is no doubt that he
would state exactly what questions he
ton of being very candid. If he should be
invited to speak and should advocate some
things that are in the populist platform and
not found in the democratic platform the
republican papers would be quick to take
advantage of the differences between the
democratic leaders that would thus be
revealed.
Mr.. Bryan is very candid. and he would
probably be unusually candid with anybody
who even in the party's name. should I'M
dcrtake To coach him for the New York
stump. He discusses any and all subjects
with perfect freedom and feels himself
superior to all outside suggestions. The
man. or committee of men. commissioned to
take Mr.. Bryan in hand and show him the
way would probably have very lively ex-
perenCe. Pegasus has never yet had the
bit in his mouth.
But if he We're willing to try. Mr.. Bryan
could not disguise himself or mislead any
body in New York. There is no man in
the country whose position on public affairs
is better. if 50 we'll known there He has
been very frank with the country He
made proclamation of his views about Judge
Parker and the sort of platform the party
should adopt before the st. Louis nominal
ton. and since then he has outlined the
platform he favors for 1908. He Is still far
from being in sympathy with the sentiment
of the New York democracy His state
socialism prOpa ganda is almost as wide of
the New York mark as was his free silver
propaganda.
Mr.. Bryan on the New York stump might
work harm because of his frankness but
the fact that. in his way, he is urging else
v here the election of the ST Louis ticket
will not be lost on New York. The repub-
hcans may be depended upon to keep the
people well advised of that. And it tells
a curious story. Mr.. Bryan. really has not
changed his mind about Judge Parker If
he was sincere in his appraisement of the
situation before the nomination was made
he cannot at heart be a Parker man now
Nothing happened at st. Louis to render
Judge Parker any the less objectionable to
MN and much has happened since to con-
hrm all that he at that time charged For
th1t many of the trusts are behind the
trker campaign is a fact too patent now
for denial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
The Battle of Liaovanp

me results of the first days fighting at
Liaoyang cannot now be understood in
full Al first glance 1t would seem 40
though the japanese had failed in their
attack upon kurppatkin and that the great
battle Tor which they have been hoping
since they began their great northward
movement would turn against them But
tins Is not necessarily the case 1t is evil
dent that the fight will be prolonged per-
haps over two or three days and upon the
hnal results depends the issue at stake In
this encounter Several facts which appear
In the dispatches are significant First is
that the Japanese seem to have devoted
themselves in the first stage of the battle
10 heavy artillery fire. There have appar-
entity been no grand infantry movements,
such as would be expected from an army of
over 2SO.ooo men. although here and there
hand -to-hand fighting and bayonet charges
occurred with heavy losses on both sides
In one of the dispatches IL is stated that
the japanese program contemplated no gen.
eral advance until after the artillery had
thoroughly developed Kuropatkin's gun
strength. Another dispatch from Russian
sources says that kurokis army does not
appear to have been engaged at all In the
first days fighting which may signify that
ii Is being held in reserve or is engaged in
a swinging movement to the north to cut In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
The Statesboro Investigation.

The mob is still in control at Statesboro
1t is not now lined up in battle array. with
ropes and pistols. and faggots. ana CANS
of kerosene ready for business. the mem
beers are dispersed, and each is pursuing the
even tenor of his way. But the mop spirit
hoyers over the community. and Its infiu-
ence IL as apparent as on the day the little
town was made infamous before the coun-
try The aftermath of a savage indulgence
is being reaped.
ADMINISTRATION of the burning of the two
negro murderers is in progress. The AFFAIR
took place in broad daylight. Every face
was exposed to view Nobody felt 1t neces-
sary to hide his identity. Witnesses now
testifying are under oath. And yet so far
only one man. a Methodist clergyman. has
been brought to name single member OF
the mob. The sheriff of the county and
one of his deputies. who should know their
fellow-citizens by sight failed to recognize
any of the men with whom they did stage
battle for possession of the prisoners. The
clergyman knew the community better. ana
gave the authorities several names, which
proved to be those of well known business
men" This witness may be protected by
his cloth but the county officials will take
no risks 1t is better to be live man with
a poor memory for faces than dead one
with a record for courage and duty done.
A mob always counts on this feature or
a case Witnesses are easily intimidated
1t is not necessary that they be warned d.
rectly warning goes with the transac-
ton itself. Men capable of murder at one
time are easily moved to it at another
Take the case of that fine old Comanche
who emptied the cans of kerosene over
those two helpless wretches at the stake.
Would he hesitate to take the life of
man who should secure his indictment by
grand jury and put him to the annoyance
and expense of a trial? Not for a moment
He might maneuver for advantage. He
might find it necessary to put away the
witness less publicly than he helped to kill
the negroes. But in the mere matter of
taking human life he is past the stage of
scruple.
These things all hang together. When
the law is set aside everything is set aside.
Perjury is great matter in commu-
nifty where murder is tolerated. The lat
ter offense always carries the former in
its train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
The New York Primaries.

McCarren fioored Tammany and Tam
many fioored Devery. The result was not
unexpected, and it is not of very great mo-
ment. McCarren will claim that Parker
gains in Brooklyn and Tammany that he
gains in Manhattan 1t is question. The
effort to follow Gotham politics never sue
eeeds, and in many quarters the effort is
no longer made. This much however, is be-
yond dispute: The democracy depends on
New York. and Judge Parker looks to Nc
Carren and Murphy to carry the state Nc
Carren says that his fight against Tam
many is in the interest of decent life sfor
Brooklyn, and Leader Murphy, speaking
for Tammany, says that If the record were
made public McCarren would become a
resident of Canada. The public is inclined
to accept both statements, and there you
are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
DR.. Thomas Herran.

In the death Of Dr. Thomas Herran at
Liberty, N. Y. Colombia loses faithful.
Intelligent servant and the United States a
good friend. DIR. Herran did the govern
ment at Bogota far better service. while
minister at Washington than it was able
to appreciate. He framed, with Secretary
Hay. a treaty for the safe of the Panama
canal to the United States. which. if rati
fled by Colombia, would have saved that
country large sum of money and an i'm
portant piece of It's territory. That treaty
represented all that the United States could
give to Colombia, and indeed all that in
equity and even in generosity 1t could be
expected to give. 1t stood for the ultimate
concessions. 1t was a fair bargain Yet 1t
was rejected by the legislature of Colombia.
partly In consequence of the American rail-
road influences, partly at the instance of
the Colombian jingoes and partly out of
spirit of financial adventure. The Colom-
bians seemed unable to understand that the
United States had spoken it's last word.
that it could not be cajoled or frightened
into offering better terms. They rejected
the treaty and Immediately Panama seced
ed and Colombia, grasping after the shad-
ow, lost the bone.
In his negotiations with the State De-
partment DR.. Herran demonstrated not
only a shrewd business sense, but a more
perfect understanding of the purposes and
limitations of this government than did his
superiors at home. He was we'll acquainted
with Americans individually and officially.
He had absorbed much of the northern
spirit. A Colombian government composed
of men like him would have made no such
fatal mistake as the rejection of the treaty,
but it would have frankly and promptly &C
cepted the bargain as the best to be made
and have proceeded to cooperate with the
United States honestly and industriously to
TIE end of prompt execution of the canal
works.
DR.. Herran's death will naturally revive
interest for a time in the events which fol-
lowed the rejection of his treaty, the Sc
cession of Panama and the writing of a
treaty with that newly formed republic. The
present administration has nothing to fear
from such a revival. The whole transact
ton is to its credit. A few partisans have
for narrow purposes sought to make il APP
pear to have been fragrant violation of
the rights of Colombia by the United
States. 1t is significant that DIR. Herran al
though Immediately recalled by his govern
ment upon the acknowledgment of Panama
by the United States did not express him
self in harmony with these views. He pur-
sued a dfgnified course, remaining loyal to
his government, and doubtless keenly de-
pioring in secret it's stupidity which
brought it such bitter disappointment
Were there more men like Herran in charge
OF affairs in South and Central America
there would be more progress at / pros
perity in those regions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
The Autocrat.

He needs no pen to celebrate
His triumphs - by hour;
No paid historian must state
His glories and his power
Whenever his chariot rolls by,
Marked with it's plain device,
We gaze on him with reverent eye
The man who brings the ice.
He needs no robes of royal state
His splendors to assert;
We know him, greatest of the great,
Fen in a flannel irt.
And he who dares to give offense
Dares not to give it twice.
The wrath is subtle, but intense,
OF him who brings the Ice.
When nights are warm and days are hot
We sneer at royal might,
For kings must share the human lot
And feel the weather's plight.
But he upon his frost throne
Unchallenged names his price.
There's just one tyrant that we own
The man who brings the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
Public Spirit.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The idea of empire" is of course absurd.
The whole tendency of the world and the
age is toward democracy. Yet the matter
is occasionally discussed with seriousness,
because the debaters know that we have
in this country the same element that is
found in all countries a fiabby, supine
company, always waiting to be led, ac-
cepting it's faith, customs and political
tenets without question and showing no
interest in matters outside of its homes
and it's shops. Abuses sbring in the wake
of civilization. as weeds follow the plow
they are culled away they choke the whole
some growths. 1t is the Indifference to
these abuses. the willingness to impose on
anybody else the task of rectifying them
that puts democracy in its worst aspect.
In many walks of life what is the DUTY of
all is the duty of none, but in a govern
ment of. by and for the people, the duty of
all is the duty of every one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31

regulations so that each contractor engag-
ing in such work should secure permit
based upon conditions as to street cleaning
to which should be strictly held. Each per-
nit should be framed in accordance with
the state of affairs in the immediate case.
The burden of responsibility for keeping
the contractor up to the mark of perform
ance in preventing a nuisance would then
be upon the authorities and not upon the
citizens.
Certainly the work of hauling dirt is nee
essary and ii is undeniably the cause OF
much unavoidable soiling of the streets
The problem is how to minimize the dust
and dirt in the streets. The Stars cor
respondent today suggests that the style Oh
wagon now in use is at fault, the dirt
dropping between the scantlingS used as
removable bottom. He proposes that the
Commissioners prohibit the use of this
wagon and prescribe a tight-body vehicle
which can be dumped by other means than
the removal of the bottom itself. Such
rule would impose a very heavy expense
upon the contractors and would be a hard
ship upon the individual owners of wagons
which they hire to contractors. But the
nuisance Is so great today, despite the
rather feeble efforts of the various con-
tractors to clean the streets after their
wagons have fouled them, that even SO
severe a remedy might prove necessary.
The whole subject should not be longer
neglected but should be taken up by the
Commissioners in the light of the expert
ences of the past few months and put upon
the most equitable basis possible FOR all
concerned. The adjustment should De pased
upon the principle that the streets are to De
kent clean even If the contractors are put
to additional expense. For it is possible 20
lessen the nuisance and the cost OF doing SO
should be upon those who cause It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-31
Magazines
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