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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
DE RIO-GRANDE
La Union" triunfa

VuelVo q repetir que la <Uni0A1
en- Rio-Grande ss Ell e~standarte gus
nagestuosamente ondea en- la cumbrc
de la victoria.
Ell entusiAsmo patri6tico demos
trado este 1ltimo domingo, por los
barrios do esta jurisdiction hasta lie
gar ALOHA, revela que sola y 1nica-
mente la GUnion9 es la hermosa idea
que s~ustenta ell criterio de esos cam
Pesinos, que son los que verdadera-
mente han venido sufriendo y sufren
los desastres conetidos en- la polftica
que ha venido desarrollando el Par
lido Republican,.
rs hasta cierto punto indescrip-
tible ell entusiasmo que impera en- esos
patriotas, los que agitando la bande-
ra de la gran r~ep1blica de los Esta-
dos Unidos, victoreaban & la nantes
taci6n que sali6 de este pueblo, la que
do meetings en- los barrios de GTorre-
cillas1 y eLos Ubares,1 siguiendo has
ia ell poblado de Lola, donde tam
bi6n I'm numeroso c~ontiDgspte, espe-I
rabaa loS compatriotas, y sll1, como
en- los barrios antes mencioD ADDS, hi
Cieron uso de la palabra, c%onocidos Y
~elocuentes oradores, y siguieronle va
rios i6venes que estaban anciosos por
predicar la doctrina que g~loriosa en-
eierran los ideales de la xUnion de
Puerto Rico.1
81; La Union, que es ell s6lio de
mi patria; surie como la imagen re-
dentora ante tanta adversidad, es la
fuente vivificante y restauradora de
la terrible situaci6n porque atraviesa
el suelo borincano; y es la antorcha
illuminate de nuestras libertades.
La Union; esa Unipersonalidad
polftica puertorriqueha; grupo indi-
soluble; grandiosa incompactibilidad,
bella, invencible y prepotente roca,
donds iran & fracasar estrellandose,
contra csc monitor de %patriotas, los
tiranos de la patria, los que guiados
por la ambicion d~esmedida del con
merchandising propio, son ell monitor
de esclavos que quedanse dormidos al
son de las cadenas.
La Union, eleva su estandarte & la
cumbre de la victoria, q la cumbre de
sus convicciones; y jamds SO aposento
ell sombrio pedestal de la mentira,
nj en- la detestable base de la fall
seoad.
La Union que cantada por un
puertorrique1o, luchador incansable,
gran patricia, estendi6 ipso tacto por
ambitos do este pen6n querido, su
entusiasmo, por medic del incansable
.ilo del patriotismo.
Ese puertorriqueno, que va ha ia
lnortalizado su nombre en- Puerto-Ri-
co; csc patricia, que sembrando en- ell
perd6n, las ofensas dirigidas & su
personalidad, Y echando a un lado su
gran ngura polftica, cant6 la cUni6n
de Puerto Ricoo, en- medic de Ia odiosa
III atriba que -incesantemente nos brin-
dabau nuestros adversarios.
En- estos tiempos, en- que sc va no.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
DE FAJARDO
Sr. Director de LA DEMOCRACI-
Muy senOr milo:

Auy senior MO.
lie agradecer6 infnito de inser
ci6n en- su ilustrado p%eri6dico 4 estas
fneas por 10 que lie anticipoflas mas
eXpresivas gracias.
Ful republican, por ~sinceridad;
creyendo que los hombres que diri-
gfan nueStrO m~ovimiento polftico,
cuando r necesario, Sc colocarfan
al lado del <~pequeno0 cuando este ne
cesitara su ayuda: pero %convencido
que Sc lie relega al divide cuando
mas este necesita: hago saber que me
desligo por complete de csc partido
para irme al campo neutral, hasta yer
mejor sendero por donde deba en-
caminar mi opinion polftica.
Quedando S. S. Q. 3. S. M. A
de Juan Silva,
FELIX CALZADa.
Fajardo, i Octubre 1904.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
NADERAS De AUSUBO
De todas dimensiones, venden SUI
o de Gonzalez Hernandez y c.
MAMEYES, p. Il.


Habiendo cambiado de dueno este
acreditado establecimiento, han sido
introducidas en- 81 grandes reformas,
que lie ponen a la altura de los meio-
res de su clase. En- 81 Sc encOntraran
los mas exquisitos platos de las coci-
mas ~francesa, americana, inglesa y
criolla, as1 como IN excelente servi-
clio en- TODD 10 que Sc relaciona con es-
Ia clase de establecimientos.
Una vista al Hotel Marina.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
FARMAC|A EN- VENTA

Con motive de Ia muerte de su
dueno Ell Lcdo. don Euclides Gimenez
Y Moreno, sc vende Ia &FarmaciaCar-
men, de Bayam6n. Para mas infor-
mes, dirigirse a Demetrio Gin6nez, en-
ell mismO pueblo. 1873
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
Las InscripcionGs en- Rio Grande

(POR TELEGRAFO)
RiO-Graude, Octnbre 10.
DEMOCRACIA.-San Juan.
Terminaron aver in scripciones
perfecto Orden. Inscritos 1448, cast
tOdos nuestros. Inspector Mr. Miller,
correctfsimo garantizando derechos
de todos. Policfa mandada Cabo To-
rres, excelente.
CORRESPONSAL.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
EN- ESTA iMPRENTA

Sc hacen toda clase de trabajos
tipogr6fcos, por diffciles qre sean y
4 p~recios m6dicos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-20
P R { o S"'"
de los artIcuIos mas impOrtantes
que SC detaIIan en- aImacenes

ARROZ.-Jap6n Ia & 1926; Idem
% de S24 q 3 americana corriente de
8 "a q %: valenciano q S44 q 5
Ajos Mallorquines & Is ctvs.
< Cappadres q 4Octvs.
Jamones SO.
Quesos amecs. q SIS Patagras 16
Tocino, & SIC q 163
Jab5n q s54 Rocamora; america
no, S24 y44.
: Pasta 4 5 u.
Manteca 8 6 en- / y en- cajas de 81
& 10.
Harina de $5& as7.
Habichuelas blancas del pals & S341
americanas & 5 g.
CCloradas del pals q 81.
Americans largas & SIS.
Mantequilla, de 1921 a 153
Garbanzos de 3 81 40
Bacalao de 5 81
Cebollas, s34 a32
Tasaio, q 8 81.
Papas 81 q q
Arenques & 6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12

than he intended. IN order that the public might
feel that the differences contained IN these stories
were incorrect" suggested reporter.
WELL II would be very natural for a sensitive
man to do that
The lid is down IN Harlem now, IS It not7'
You'll have to ask the newspapers about
that; but I think so "
Big Tom" McAvoy left Police Headquarters
with Mr.. McAdoo in r cab-an unusual per-
formance. Before his departure McAvoy was
asked about the report that he would resign.
Now you know me-" he replied. "and you
know I never do any talking. The newspapers
Will roast me anyhow. have nothing TO say"
Won't you either deny or affirm the report?'
persisted the reporter.
II tell you my friend. I've nothing TO say"
When Mayor Mcclellan was informed by a
Tribune reporter that Deputy Commissioner
Cowan had resigned he did not seem to be sur
prised. It was learned yesterday that the Mayor
was told several days ago that the relations
between Mr.. Cowan and Commissioner McAdoo
had become unfriendly. and that Mr. Cowan was
thinking Of quitting.
Does the present administration OF the Police
Department meet with your APPROVAL" the
Mayor was asked
II have absolute confidence in Commissioner
McAdoo," said the Mayor. with unusual en-
phssis. and then. after a brief pause, he added
THAT IS all have TO say at present"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
ELSBERG DEFENDS BILL.
SAYS 1t Is Custom to Erclude Pend
ing Proceedings.

That the Code Committees vote the amend
ment 10 District Attorney Jerome's Rnti-gambling
bill unanimous that II IL the committees
universal rule 10 defer the operation OF a penal
amendment until September and TO stipulate that
II shall not apply 70 pending proceedings, was Sena-
tor Elsberg's declaration 70 a Tribune reporter
yesterday regarding the much discussed amend
meut
On being told that Mr.. Jerome had issued an
open challenge 10 the Senator 20 define his sug
gestion In the amendment the Senator said:
II my six years public service IN the legis-
lature Is not sufficient explanation, nothing will
be"
According to Ar. Jerome's reported statement
Reginald c. Vanderbilt is protected by the COM
mittees amendment: on the witness stand he would
have been compelled under Mr.. Jerome's amend
meut 10 give evidence that would have contributed
largely 10 Mr.. Carhel1's conviction.
The amendments OF the Code Committee" said
Senator Es5cr1 yesterday, Invariably defer opera
ton TO September J. II thcre is any exception to
this rule IL Is IN certain civil amendments but least
OF all in penal CODE amendments clause TO
prevent an enactment from applying to pending
proceedings Is inserted 50 as not to interfere with
the rights OF the general public. or make them re-
/ actment. i also prevents a bill being directed
/ against individual
/ .ar Jerome irtimated that the bill amended
. that IL would take effect until September 1,
/ because by that time the Saratoga racing season
j
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
DEWEY DIsAPPOINTs DOM1NICANS.
Meeting of His Party with Morales and
Cabinet Doesn't Take Place.

San Domingo. March 5.-The United States
auxiliary cruiser Mayhower. with Admiral Dewey
Rear Admiral Taylor and Mr.. LOOMS. Assistant
Secretary OF State. board arrived here yes
terday.
United States Minister Powell went on board the
Mayhower TO pay his respects 70 Admiral Dewey
and his party and arrange for a meeting be-
tween the visiting Americans and President Mo-
rales and his Cabinet For some unknown reason
this plan mscarried and the officers from the May
flower did not land. Preparations had been made
and troops had been brought together to give Adj
miral Dewey appropriate reception, and there
was great disappointment in government circles
and among the people when 1t was learned that
there would be no official visit The Mayhower
left here last night for Kingston
The United States cruiser Columbia came into
this port yesterday. but steamed away again i'm
meQtQteiy
Insurgents attacked Pajarito. a suburb OF San
Domingo yesterday. In the engagement that FOL
lowed several men were killed or wounded, and the
government troops finally Obliged the Insurgents
to withdraw The government captured several
gins number Of horses, some prisoners and low
rounds Of ammunition. Every thing IS quiet mere
this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
RAIN AND sLEET FOR HOMELESS.

Harrisburg, Penn. March 11.-Rain and sleet
to-day added TO the discomfort Of AIiddletown's
homeless hundreds and the weather is delaying
the work Of repairing the ravages OF the food
Conditions at AIiddletown are serious. and the
outside aid already received, while generous, is
not adequate 70 meet all needs.
The SusQuehanna River in this city has fallen
no twelve feet above low water mark. and the
stream Is practically clear OF ice Work win
be resumed Monday at the industries in South
Harrisburg, which were compelled to close on
account Of high water The reports 10 the local
weather bureau IS that the general situation
fn the gOrFed district Of the north branch OF
the SusQuchanna has improved materially the
last twenty-fcur hours.
The state VIII have 10 replace many OF the
bridges carried away by the high water and
See this year The estimated cost by the State
officers OF rebuilding these bridges is 81 900 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
RECALLS BIG BLIZZARD.
To-day Sixteenth AnniUersary-
Conditions Mach the Same.

Sixteen years ago to-day was the great biz
Eard OF 1SSS. The last two days have been al
most exact counterparts OF the two days'
storms that were the precursors Of the biz
Eard Those who were In that blizzard re-
member how the sun shone atfully for a few
hours and that Il was followed by rain and
snow and han and sleet. with a little mist and
fog thrQwn IN TO vary the uonotony. Then Il
settled down 10 snow for three days, accom-
panied by bowling hurricane that demolished
telephor and telegraph wires, blew trains and
cars from the tracks. destroying lives and thou
SANDS OF dollars worth OF property.
Yesterday and Thursday duplicated those
condiuons. Starting with a normal tempera-
fuTe the thermometer slowly dropped and It
began 70 storm. First Il rained until the streets
were torrents, and then the sun broke out for
n few minutes. This was followed by stu more
reins with Fog and heavy mist to succeed It.
by yesterday morning the Thermometer had fan
en- enough 10 freeze the moisture as il fell and
everything was covered with ice BY nightfau
The mist and fog OF the day were succeeded by
snow, hlch in couple OF hours covered the
streets with as many inches OF snow. Fortu-
nately Tor NeW-Nork the similarity OF this
week with the beginning OF the blizzard will
cease this morning. The snowfall is not ex-
Dected 10 last after the early morning the storm
passing out 10 sea. To-day Is expected 10 be
colder and fair, with brisk easterly winds shift.
tnG early IN the morning 10 northwest. When
@>osy VIII stay brisk and high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
TO SUCCEED ". HALPIN.
Levinson Chosen Tentatively -
Places for Learn and BOBheHr.

joseph Ieviuson, Republican leader OF tho Ivth
District has been chosen tentatively to succeed
William Halpin as State Transfer Tax Couris-
sfoner The salary is about $1,000
William Leary. former secretary OF the Fire De-
partuent. and I.ucien EOnheur, a prominent mem
her OF the Republican Club. are to be appointed
state insurance examiners These places pay Sz'oV'
a year.
II is expected that Governor Ode-l VIII allnOuiic0
the apDointments in a few days
William HaIpin a few days ago was appointed
state Tax Commissioner. to succeed J. Edgar Leay-
craft who il IS understood. will be appointed On
the condemnation board in connection with ths
endorsement Of the state canals a vacancy vas
created in the local bureau OF the state Insurane
1,o,.r,r,ant bv the appointment OF Edward II.
UeaIv as Deputy state Commissioner or EAls-
V- ieary formerly was state Insurance. eA@N
The friends Of samuel koenig. the TSw v Ss-ss
Of inc XVIth are disappointed because NJ hJJSS-.7
S,UeJ - CT r place. He IS said 70 BE ION the ls|
- T,Sy- get something good IN a short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
TO DETECT INSANE IMMIGRANTS.
State Board Of Expert Inspectors Planned
for Ellis Island.

Albany March IA State board Of expert IN
sanity inspectors, 20 be stationed Ellis Island TO
inspect immigrants as they land with a view Of
detecting those in such stages OF mental decline as
would lead TO their becoming public charges is
provided for in bin 10 be introduced In behalf OF
the State Commission in Lunacy.
The total expense is estimated not TO exceed
$4,000 year. which would include one chief in
spector at S5000 az $780, man interpreter at
$1,000 and a woman interpreter at 1880 a year 1t
IS believed that these inspectors would save I'm a
year. by their exclusion OF mentally defective i'm
migrants. all the cost OF the proposed board. The
United States Marine Hospital has charge OF this
matter at present. but makes provision for the
employment OF experts Ia mental disease. Il is as
serted by the chief officer OF the New-York City
pavilion for the insane that on an average from
three 70 four insane Immigrants were received com
United and passed on State when they have
been IN the country only few DAYS or months.
Immigration Commissioner Williams saws that
whenever this proposed board determines that an
Immigrant is insane at the time OF his taking pas
sage he can be depOrteu at the expense OF the
steamship company, and thai II 40 such proof exists
the expense % the government. The proposed bin
IS said 10 be favored by Governor Odel and all of
the lunacy commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12

peal from the decision OF the Probate Court IN
reference to the bequest to himself Of $4,000
The court says IN substance that the action OF
Mr.. Bryan in accepting the position Of execu-
tor does not estop him or cause him to relln-
Quish any right that he may have IN this ap-
peal to establish the validity OF certain papers
a part OF the VIII. which papers II he sue
ceeds IN so doing, must necessarily be IN con-
nict with the terms OF the trust he has under
taken TO carry out The court further says that
such action on Mr.. Bryan's part IS not an issue
In the present case.
The seventh paragraph in the answer had %
DO with TIE relationship OF the sealed letter TO
the VIII The court says that when Il VIII IS
presented TO the Probate Court the question be-
fore such court Is whether the win shall be ac-
cepted or rejected. The question Of right Of ap-
peal cannot be passed on by the Probate Court
Judge Gager's decision gives Mr.. Bryan the
right to prove that the sealed letter IS a part
of the Will.
Judge GagePs decision probably Will result IN
the trial on March % before jury OF Mr.
Bryans appeal from the decision Of the Probate
Court refusing 10 admit the sealed letter" as n
part Of Mr.. Benefits will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
FAMINE FOLLOWS FLOOD.
No Water IN PittSburg Because
There Was Too Mach.

T1ttsburg. March 1.-THE entire East End Is
pufrerinE from a water famine caused by the
rand and gravel washed down by the frequent
Eloods OF the last few weeks, damaging the
valves al the Highland. Heron Hill lincoln and
GARFIELD reservoirs. Highland Reservoir No. Is
s,rsctfcaIy empty, and No. .. which usually
contains twenty feet Of water in the basin. has
less than FIVE feet. The water IN the other
reservoirs is low and & is feared that the whole
city VIII be dry IN e short time.
Hundreds OF families were unable TO prepare
meals to-day. and restaurants and hotels were
without water for cooking and washing pur-
poses Many schools closed in the morning, and
A the famine continues Il IS thought that the
traction lines and mills VIII be compelled 10
suspend.
Alarm IS felt over the possibility OF con-
seeration Should q fire break out the large
residential district would be at the mercy Of the
flames as all the water in Basin 10. Of the
Highland reservoir is being reserved for FIRE
purposes IN the downtown section
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
AN ELABORATE ICE BILL
McCabe Introduces Measure TO
Protect Public Health.

Albany March Ex-senator IcCabe. OF Brooklyn
to-day introduced a bin TO restrict the cutting OF
ice on the Hudson between Waterford and Cox
sackie II IS termed An act Tor the protection OF
the public health and 10 prevent the sale OF I'M
clean or unhealthy ice for family or domestic
use" Ii provides: Hereafter Il shall be unlawful
for any person 10 cut. store. ship sell for do
nestle purposes any ice forrneU by the process OF
nature in the Hudson River between point 90
feet north OF the village OF Waterford and l0OO
feet south Of the village Of CoXsacie, or within
5000 feet below any village. town city Of more
than 10000 inhabitants. situated on said river
All persons or corporations delivering ice 70
families IN cities OF than 100000 inhabitants
are required to obtain a license from the Health
ConrsIssi Toner OF the city for every wagon cart
used IN the delivery Of ice. Each cart must bear
sign IN plain black letters not less than 10 inches
IN height bearing the words Natural Ice" II
used for carrying natural ice, and Manufactured
Ice" II employed In delivering ice OF that charac
ter together with the name and address OF the
owner Of the cart The measure provides that II
shall De unlawful to sell ice taken from the
Hudson River within the prohibited district from
any wagon marked Manufactured Ice or TO sell
II for domestic uses.
. The Board Of Estimate and Apportionment OF
olovy-Yor city is empowered to provide for the
uloyrneut OF agents and officers 10 require ;he
forcement OF the law. And IL Is made the duty OF
the masters Of boats, transporting ice 10 city
OF that population have the sides OF their yes
sells tagged with the name or the river from Whlch
the Zee is taken. and before the ice any such
vessel can be landed report in writing, showing
fbe number OF tons OF ice carried. the person or
of the river and exact locality from which the
ice was taken and other information must be fled
missioner Of the city. Violations OF the act are
made UlsCemeano-s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
STORM MOVES INLAND.
COUNTRY DEVASTATED.
Much Damage in Oregon, NeoOdd
and Utah.

Portland ore. March 1.-The windstorm
u-h,oh BEGAN yesterday along the coast moved
snisnd blowing down fences and farm buildings
and tearing I'd trees IN many sections. The
rivers were churned into raging torrents. and II
nome OF the low lying districts overhowec
their banks The Columbia and Willamette
sfvers sre rapidly approaching the danger point
hut Il Is believed that the unusual cold will
harden the snow IN the mountainous sections
and that serious damage by food win be averted-
The railroad companies report serious delays
IN the Cascade Mountains and IN Southern Ore
non and Northern California the result OF a
series OF landslides.
A report from North Head. Of the Columbia
River says that the gale reached g velocity OF
eighty miles an hour. While shipping In many
Instances is stiu tied up IN the harbors. no re-
ports OF marine disasters have been received.
San Francisco was cut of from telegraphio
communication FOR a time to-day. Shortly be-
fore noon there was a heavy fan OF hail
The damage done IN Northern California yes
aerday was more than counterbalanced by the
relief Il brought to the South in the shape Of
bounteoua rain. The downpour was felt all the
way 10 the Mexican border. More than an inch
and q half OF rain fell IN Los Angeles and nearly
or inch IN San Diego.
Snow fell IN the Sierras 10 a depth OF from
two 20 twelve feet making a total OF fifteen
feet at the summit 10 serious foods have
been reported from the California river districts
The storm Is now sweeping over Nevada ana
Frtsh IN a mixture Of snow, rain and WIND OF
biizzard-like violence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-12
IN EPIDEMIC FEARED.
Doctors Erpect Pneumonia Oat-
break to FOllozC Floods.

Wilkesbarre, Penn. March 1.-THE water here
has fallen TO twenty-four feet to-day, but the
georges three miles below this city and two miles
above remain intact, threatening another food.
Many persons who were forced to leave their
homes because OF the high water are returning
to-day, but they not rislzing refurnishing the
FIRST floors until the flood danger is entirely
over. Physicians report that there are a great
. number OF pneumonia, pleurisy and rheumatic
Icases, ana they expect quite epidemic OF
pneumonia. Twelve out Of a party OF forty peo-
rle who took refuge IN barn at Plymouth for
two Gays now down with pneumonia, and
nearly al the others have more or less severe
colds, which may develop into pneumonia
The passing cut OF the gorges at Bloomsbury
end Danyine greatly relieved the situation
there. Hundreds Of men were sent along the
railroads to-day TO clear the tracks OF ice and
III IN the miles OF roadbed which have been
Mashed RMaN