davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-24

no pueden reproducir los espe-
culadores de cafe presentando-
lie un grano que solo consumer,
por imperio irrecusable de la
necesidad y de la miseria, los
pueblos ar1uinados y fameliCos.
Conocemos perfectamente la
fastuosidad y hasta la prodiga-
lidad de la poblacion cubana y
desde este punto de vista pode-
mos aflrmar que la demanda de
cafe de la Gran Antilla no Sc
dirige a Venezuela nj al Brasil.
Cuba no consume nj ha consul
mido nunca los productos infe-
riores del extranjero, porque ha
sido siempre una isla opulenta y
hoy 10 es mas que nunca.
No puede, por consiguiente,
pasarnos desapercibida la repe-
ticion E insistencia con que We
nezuela trata de presentar su ca
fe en- ell mercado cubano, nj mas
nj menos que ST ALI existiera
demanda economical de su ins1-
pido y detestable grano.
Y como 10 mismO que nos Ocu-
rre a nosotros le ocurre al pals
puertorriqueno, cabe insinuar
la sospecha, cabe deslizar la du-
da de 81 no estara ell consumidor
cubano siendo victima de un
juego harto reprensible y harto
pesado.
Porque ell consumidor no va
a enterarse, por medic de los
documentos de embarque, 81 Ell
cafe que adquiere es realmente
de Puerto-Rico, nj Ell vendedor,
que nosotros sepamOs, anuncja
ALI que tiene a disposition del
publico Ell aromatico grano de
Venezuela.
Es muy possible que el ven
dedor no publique la proceden-
cia del cafe, con tanto mas mo-
two cuanto que ell cafe de We
nezuela tiene I'm anunCio muy
triste.
Pero es absolutamente Crei-
bic que Ell consumidor este en-
la dulce conviction de que tOdo
el cafe que entire en- Cuba por
un barco procedente de Puerto
Rico sea cafe cogido y remesa-
do de nuestro pals, y que Sc di-
ria a comprar aquel grano a las
casas+que 10 reciban 9 a cuyas
manos pase bragmentada la re-
mesa que procede de Puerto
Rico.
Y ESQ es necesario que no su-
ceda. Y para que no suceda, pa
ra que no Sc realize a costa del
pals puertorriqueno un negoclo
immoral, nosotrOs euviaremos a
las autoridades Cubanas, a la
Iona de viveres de la Habana,
a nuestros colegas de esa Repu-
blica Y al ninistro de los Esta-
dos Unidos el la capital de la
Rep1blica hermana, ejemplares
de este peri6dico, para que Sc
pongan al tanto de 10 que pueda
ocurrir y para que eviten esos
negocios tentadores, pero fumes
tos para nOsOtros, que ven1mos
resultando las victimas princi-
pales. En- segundo termino, po.
dria sufrir las conseCuenCias el
pueblo cubano. consumidor &c
un cafe de calidad inferior al
nuestro y pagado al mismo pre-
C1O, sin EN- mbargO.
No acusamos a nadie, pero
abrigamos la sospecha, la certe-
"a que es peor aun, de que pue-
de ser la base de un negoCio
fraudulento esa innovation, que
es precise considerar sospecho-
sa, de llevar para Cuba el cafe
de Venezuela, via Porto Rico.
Talvez no Sc ha penSado en-
utilizar la ocasion propicia; qui-
zas nj ha sldo advertida la opor-
tunidad de hacer una ganancia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-24

Ell preciO del tabaco Corrlente, que
era 8 frances por kil6gramos en- 1911,
Sc elevo, despues de un movimiento
de descenso ocarrido en- 1915 a 1860 a 9
frances, punto en- que Sc afrmo hasta
promulgarse la ley 80 de Febrero de
1872, gracias la cual lego 4 las cifras,
hoy vigentes, de II frances 50 cent?
mos. Las ganancias liquidas para la
Hacienda nacional, durante Ell trans
curse de 1871 a 1900, ascendieron 4
I3.766,622 ,346 frances, 6 sea I'm prone
dio annual de I53.IS46o2 frances. En-
1000 la ganancia lfquida fue 333.S72,
ST. frances.
La memoria annual del Consul de la lSla
de Cuba en- Marsella, que el Departa
mento de Estado acaba de publican en-
un Suplemento al Boletin Official, con-
tiene un luminoso informe sobre los va
rios productos cubanos que a juiclo del
referido funcionario consular pud1eran
venderse en- aquella ciudad mercantil
con buen eXito, y competir con los 81
milares que sean producidos en- Francia
6 importe especial pueden los conner
ciantes de Cuba en- este ramo dirijirse
al Sr. Director General de Manufactu-
ras del Estado en- ell Ministerio de Ha
cienda en- Paris. (Monsieur le Direc-
teur Generate des Manufactures de 1,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
GREAT PIANO SALE
The F. G. Smith Piano Co. to
Close Out so Pianos.
A PIANO FOR XMAS
At a Big Saving-Uprights at
SIPS, $165, $195, Worth
Double.

At Christmas time the prices OF everything
put up TO the highest notch, because of the big
demand and ready sale for any article that comes
under the classification OF gift There will he one
great exception to his rule this season. You Will
be able to buy that Piano for Christmas at a lower
price than You ever paid before. The great Annual
Factory Clearing Sale of the F. c. Smith Piano
Company, l225 Pa. ave, is scheduled for this
month During this sale more than 80 high grade
Pianos Of all makes TO he closed ous al greatly
reduced prices The pianos be disposed OF include
many pianos that are practically new. well nj
secondhand ones. Among the latter number
Of Upright Pianos, which have been taken In
change for Cbickering Bradbury Uprights and
Grands These have been put in hrst-class musical
condition by the Bradbury Factory experts. and
to be closed out In this sale at extraordinarily low
prices. Here are Upright Pianos marked low
as $125 $165. $195 and 500 which probably cost
double those amounts when In addition to
these there are quite number Of Pianos that
are not OF this years design, which are be
rfced at $50 to 800 under the usual prices.
Two very bargains offered I'm Chickcring
and Bradbury Pianos. One $500 Bradbury Upright
is TO be sold at $3.50. and one $500 Chickerng Up
right at $275. Most any OF these instruments
be secured on easy payments Of IS, 50 and ~
monthly.
The past week has been a very busy one at the
Bradbury Ware Rooms, and a number OF bargains
have already been sold Should you desire to Oh
tain one Of the pianos mentioned above the wisest
plan is to pay small deposit on the instrument
you select at once and II viii be set aside and
delivered Christmas any time you wish.
II you intend TO surprise your home folks with
gift Of a Plano this year 1t win pay you TO pront
by the great savings offered by the great Factory
Clearing Sale, which occurs but once a year. All
of these Pianos be positively closed before
January 1. And at the present Of selling they
liable TO be closed out In couple Of weeks. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

tional capital which will outlast all the
needs that we see around us. And above
all has been the encouragement OF his own
personal example of noble. manly living.
his fellow citizens
All of the other speakers paid eloquent
tributes to DIR. Greenes twenty-five years
of valuable service as pastor of the church,
and their eulogies were received with ap-
plause.
Committees in Charge.
The following committees were in charge
of the affair:
General-Mitchell Carroll, chairman: VIM.
s. Shallenberger. +. Fl. Stickney, II. p.
Sanders.
Invitation-Louis d. Bliss George ].
Drew, E. c. Rice, Daniel s. Foster.
Speakers-Charles W. Needham, George
G.. Seibold.
Dinner-w. w. Everett. H. F. Farmer,
H. P. Waddy. 1. J. Meagley.
Printing and press-George H. Judd.
Charles Ray Dean.
Observation-Disclosures Copeland
Reception.Horace G. Jacobs. s. w.
Woodward, David A. Chambers. l.. E. Pay
son, r. II. Bristow. Owen P. Kellar, Luther
r. Smith. N. s. Faucet, F. W. Vaughn,
=. w. Grafton, E. Powell Rogers, l.. L.
Hayes. ]. st. c. Hambly, R. s. Williams.
A. T. Wilmington, Grant s. Barnh1rt.
The anniversary sermon will be preached
by Dr. Greene tomorrow morning at IL
clock: In the evening Rev. DR.. A. s. Ho-
DoAe' ~ ~ VI bdltitUOTc, an Ola IT1enQ OF
DR.. Greene's. will preach. The series of
functions in celebration of the anniversary
vii! close at the church Monday evening
with reception In the church parlors to
which the public generally has been invited.
Rev DIR. Samuel Harrison Greene was born
at Enosburg. VT. December %, 1916. He
received his preparatory education In New
Hampton Institute, Fairfax, VT. He was
graduated from Colgate University, New
York. in 1873. later receiving the degree of
A. M. He graduated from Hamilton Theo-
logical Seminary in 1875. The degree of d.
D. has been conferred on him by Rochester,
Colgate and Norwich universities. and the
degree of LII. d. by Columbian and How
ard universities.
He has been trustee of the George
Washington University formerly Column
bian) since 1889 and was for several years
chairman of the board. He was acting pres
ident of the university from 1S94-'a5 and
from 10000. His pastorate of the Calvary
Baptist Church began December 2. 1879.
During that quarter of century the MEM
bership has grown from about 400 to 1850,
while the total Sunday school membership
is now 2,640. In the past year the total re-
ceipts for various purposes were $3O,507 "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
News Briefs.

Mrs. James Merritt was fatally burned a,
her home in ROmney, w. Va, by the ex-
plosion of lamp. She had prepared break
fast for her husband before daylight and
blew into the chimney of the lamp to ex-
tinguish it,
Edgar Speyer of Speyer Bros, bankers
London, has won warm place for himself
in the hearts of the British people by his
action In making good all the losses caused
by the failure of the Needham Market Saw
ings Bank. The losses aggregate $37, 800.
The heaviest snow storm experienced in
Spain in many years, lasting nearly thirty
hours, has compelled a partial cessation OF
business. In Madrid street traffic has been
stopped, theaters are closed. the markets
are without supplies and $1,000 workmen
are out of employment.
Minister of Justice Vale has appointed q
commission of the most prominent jurists
senators, deputies and academicians to re-
wise the civil code at Paris. This will be
the first comprehensive revision of the code
since Napoleon promulgated it In 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
The Japanese
Tea pArgOr

Is one of our most charming innovations Of the
season, and the dainty appointments are as per-
feet rs the name would indicate. The bamboo
grills. which inclose the room, are bordered with
nne Japanese mating and the general effect is as
light and airy as japanese tea house. Fascinat-
ing little bamboo tables with coy chairs to match
will accommodate two to four guests, and the
delicacies are served on the prettiest blue and
white china. The plumpest tea pots accompany
the thin blue cups and ones favorits brand Of tea
may be brewed from the list of choice blends.
The freshest and most toothsome dishes are
served here after oclock-salads, soups, pastries
and special goodies for special daysso that 1t IL
possible to enjoy really substantial tea here at
any time IN the afternoon from b 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Xmas Gifts
OF Ones Own Handiwork
And Other
Xmas Suggestions.

OIL T is not always the giving of
expensive gifts that best con-
Ky veys ones spirit of good
wishes for Xmas cheer. 1t is
often some dainty trife fashioned by
ones own clever fingers tina. extends
to friends that appreciation which
finds expression in the lovingly made
token.
few minutes spent at the ribbon counter will
reveal visions of lovely things to be made from
the beautiful lengths of all widths coors and de-
signs. Crisp bows of ribbons add beauty as well
as a festive air to almost any gift, and nowadays
nearly every Xmas package iaunts a huge bow OF
scarlet ribbon into which sprig of holly has been
tucked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The Toy Shop Is inexhaustible storehouse of
delights for little folks. Even Santa Claus cannot
vie with the wealth of toys, dolls and games to be
found here, and visit to this department is well
worth the trip ir the elevator. "Grown-ups" as
well youngsters lind the make believes" ire
sistibe, and many of patrons regularly inspect
the fascinating shop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
HONORS FOR PASTOR
Rev. DR.. Greene Celebrates
Twenty-fifth Anniversary
AT CALVARY BAPTIST
BANQUET RENDERED BY MEN OF
THE CONGREGATION.
Many Prominent Guests - Speeches Of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of Greet
ing Read-The Guests.

Rev. DIR. Samuel H. Greene. D. D., LII. D.
pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. was the
guest of honor last night at banquet given
in the church parlors under the auspices
of the Mems Club and the Vaughn class of
the church. in celebration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of his pastorate. About
200 members of the church and number of
invited guests attended the banquet and
listened to the speeches of the prominent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The wise shopper is making all purchases now to
avoid the crowd and rush Of the last days before
Xmas. These the patrons who afterward find
actual enjoyment In mingling with the crowds for
the sake Of the merry spirit of gift buying, re-
5oicing withal because their lists are completed
and they are prepared for the great holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Many scarfs for wearing over the head around
the shoulders being made from variety of
fabrics, and very dainty knitted or GRO
cheted Of feecy wOrsted. Made Of crepe de chine
gauze or lace. they may be trimmed with chiffon
rufies and ruehes until they become a delight to
look upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

"a Smokers Calendar" is bound In tobacco
eoiored leather and the cover iserossed BY stri!
Of yellow silk ribbon. The book is filed will
colored illustrations and text matter OF the great
est interest to the devotees Of the fragrant weed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Covers for sofa pillows unusually handsome
this year, and the Hardanger designs offer won
derfully effective color schemes great variety
Of stamped material for cushions covered with
designs which may be quickly and easily embroid-
cred, and they a temptation which to spend
odd minutes In order to give friend specimen
Of ones handiwork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Bureau and sideboard scarfs, doileys and servi-
cites are stamped with such simple designs that
little folks could easily work them to add to
"mother's'' Xmas cheer. Nothing so Increases a
child's enjoyment Of the Xmas festivities as to
have a share In the preparations and to take actual
stitches for somebody's pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The Affiliations of The Hague Court" BY
John W. Foster. is book calculated to be Of in
terest to Washingtonians, particularly as thu
writer has been closely connected in this cit,
with affairs Of state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The embroidering Of monographs on table linens,
handkerchiefs and lingerie is accomplished In q
very short time by needleworkers, and some OF
the new initials and crests very decorative and
attractive. If the work is to be done at home,
then the stamping will be correctly and promptly
done and advice given as to the selection Of de-
signs, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Gifts purchased here will be mailed or expressed
direct to friends living at distance, and the wis
dom Of this advantage prevents much Juggling Of
packages and also many trips to the post and ex-
press Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

An odd little book is bound in the matrix Of q
newspaper. and the effect is very unique and IN.
usual. ''The Fairy Tales Up to Date" contained
In the book, are as original and pleasing as the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

1.-The Sun Bonnet Baby's Primer" is illustrated
with irresistible ntele bonneted figures, whose
wihsomeness would charm the heart OF any child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Table covers and centerpieces require finer and
more elaborate work, but they make exquisite gifts.
And anyone with a skilful needle may embroider
handkerchief cases, night robe cases, picture
frames, veil and glove and an infinite number
of dainty things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Foot Paths to Peace by Henry Van Dyke, is
lovely gift book in a dainty white binding and
may prove very helpful to some friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

THE Out-of-door Primer for little folks Il
illustrated with photographs. admirable de
parture from the usual illustrations one finds II
books for youngsters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

deintiest book imaginable, and its pictures woult
delight the children as much almost as would thu
Incompatible rhymes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Bureau sets may be bought ready -made or fash
Toned Of sheer dotted muslin or organdie with
crisp ruffies or lace edges. Some finished with
beading and narrow ribbons. others decorated
with fnsets medallions and nearly all finish
ed with knots Of ribbon generously large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Bed SETS cover and shams may be adorned with
handwork, but those of plain material with mon
ogram single initial enclosed in a more less
orative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

A hand-painted cover adorns a copy of Elmer
sons Essays, and the soft leather binding is in IT.
self lovely establishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Pin cushion covers a weakness with some
women, and materials may be selected here for the
daintiest imaginable. Those of Cluny or
Duchess lace beggar description.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

For the convenience our patrons have prepared little
Christmas Shopping List and Store Directory
for memoranda and generous and helpful gift suggestions
which feel confident will be holiday
be had
OF the floor managers and is well asking for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Freak Books offer entertainment by their wit,
eynicsm and aphorisms. and any number Of these
Laughter producing volumes are found on our
Dictionary, = acrankisms." women and the
Wits" and Completed Proverbs" are among the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

bought in quantities, and are decorated with gay
punches Of holly well a wish for the seasons
Joy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
TO Cure q Cold In One pay

Take LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine Tablets Au drug.
gists refund the money II II fails to cure. =. w.
Groves signature il on each boz. 25c.
oc1.tu. til s-l6ot-h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

1.-The Book Of Friendship" is a small illustrated
volume. whose pages decorated In most charm
ing color designs HE who has thousand friends
has not one to spare" is delightful sentiment to
send to a friend at Xmas time. j
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Beautiful huckaback or damask towels with hand
some knotted fringe may be rendered a little less
practical gifts by the embroidering Of initials
across end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The rage for collar and cuff sets has led to an
almost universal embroidering Of them on linen,
scrim and linen etamine Those Of drawnwork are
marvelously pretty, and not few real lace
stitches being used on some Of the sheer sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Two-volume sets of standard novelists taste
fully bound in cloth, and these books indispen-
sable for founding a library and without which no
book shelves would be complete. Among them are
Carlyle, Emerson, Eliot, Dickens, Thackeray, Rus
kin and Dumas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

A unique little volume is the ''Men's College
Record valuable book, in which may be set
down the happenings Of a college life, under va
riOus headings appropriately illustrated. 1t is
like an illustrated diary. in other words, and one
worthy to be kept for the future sons. who will
some day find pleasure In reading fathers account
Of what he did at college,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

1.-THE Lace Book by NJ. Hudson Moore, is a
volume which will enrapture women to whom
valuable laces a perfect hearts delight. There
are ftyeght Illustrations of the delicate webs of
hand weaving, of which the text gives a fascinat-
Ing historical description and which will clearly
teach the intrinsic value Of these famous designs,
which have down through centuries almost
unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Xmas Books
For Young and Old.

%n PROWL around the Book
lMl Department before the rush
XIV begins will reveal many de-
lightful volumes and much
profitable reading matter. To add a
book to a friends library is a very
charming thought for Xmas, and
many incompatible sets of books of
ones favorite author are seen on the
well-stocked shelves.
Books for children are we'll springs
of amusement and instruction and
those illustrated afford a reverend
ing entertainment.
A noticeable thing among the books for
Xmas gifts this year a number of volumes
pertaining to the civil war and various phases Of
1t which are particularly interesting to the pres
ent ton which regard the grave ques-
lions of that decade without prejudice and with
magnanimity. As gifts, then, these books will be
Of vital interest to the recipient.
'The Last Eleven Days Of Sheridan's Cavalry"
promises to be widely read book and is filled
with graphic account Of the gallant riders Of
Little PHIL"
Lee and Longstreet At High Tide" by Helen
Longstreet, is deseryedly popular and throws new
light on the characters of the two famous gen.
erals from the point of view Of the writer, who
bears the name Of one Of the heroes of the south
and who has written from intimate knowledge
Of the subjects
1.-THE Recolleetions and Letters of General Lee"
compose book valuable to both the north and
south. Glimpses OF exciting war times well as
the gentle home life revealed in tie letters
and "reminiscences so ably compiled by his son,
Robt z. Lee.
Mrs. PryOr's "Reminiscences Accordingly in
teresting and are told with the same charming
grace inseparable from her facile style writing
The fifth volume Of J. F. Rhodes "History of
the United States carries one also through the
later period of the war and the reconstruction
and this has been a long -looked-for volume it
will be greatly appreciated by the readers of his
former books Such books valuable additions
to a mans library. and when sent as a gift would
find double appreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The same idea is carried out In a Girls Col
lege Book" whose lovely Illustrations greatly en-
nance the value Of the book, which is to be filed
with originality and clever points of view. There
blank pages for chatting dish recipes, college
dinner menus. ball programs and prom happen
ings. besides dozens of everyday items Of vital in
terest to the student.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Some Of the old standard novels, like The Last
Days Of Pompei,'' for instance. appear In new
English bindings Of crushed [ |hin skin, and
which is very pretty well ar novel. Slightly
flexible hard polished leather is another bind
ing, in which appear the standard poets, accept.
able and appreciated in any form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

new feature Of book decoration is illustrated
in kitty Of the Roses" whose pages adorned
with the most beautiful designs Of and other
sketches appropriate to the text.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Canterbury Tales by Ohaucer, appear in an
entirely new edition, with beautifully colored full
page illustrations, which, aside from the literary
value Of the book, renders 1t most charming
Xmas present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

A new book on the properties of radium is R. J.
Suits "Bequerel Rays" which reveals fresh won
ders OF this marvellous discovery.