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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-03-10
DE MARICAO.
para el BoLETIN MERcANT1L.)

Para el BOLETIN MERCANTIL.)
Mario 7, de 1904.
FL Iuzgado de Paz de este pueblo
recaudo en- e1 mes de Febrero t1ltimo
$47.oo.
FL doctor don Americo Oms Sulso--
ma de Las Marfs, contraio matrimonio
catolico, el sabado S del actual, con la
distinguida seforita Lolita Carreras &
lrr1zarry. Esta apreciable pareia ha
fijado su residencia en- Las Marfas.
~
Mucho llueve por este pueblo. Hace
5 dlas consecutivos que los continues
aguaceros no cesan de caer descompo-
niendo las GALES y caminos.
~
Fl dfa 6 del que rige, procedente de
Barcelona han llegado a este pueblo
Don Salvador Billoch y Don lose Fe
rrer y Billoch, quienes son ricos pro-
pietarios de esta Jurisdiction.
~
En- el juzgado de Paz Sc han trasmi-
lido, en- la semana que acaba de fna-
liar, tres causas crimina1eS que pasa-
ron a la Corte de Distrito, dos por rap
tos y uno por hurto de menor cuantia.
La junta esco1ar de este pueblo ha
mandado hacer bancos para las escue-
las rurales de la jurisdiction.
Don Eugenio Padilla ha alberto una
casa de comercio en- este pueblo, Sc
dedicara a la compra y vents de fru-
tos del pals. Pingues negocios 1e de-
seamoS.
Monserrate Torres, acusado de rap
to, ha contraido matrimonio civil con
Emilia Martinez, por disposition del
Honorable Fiscal del Distrito.
Corresponsal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-03-10
Un IibrO de Tomas Cjalrri6n

81 distinguido escritor Don Tomas
Carri6n ha dado a la publicidadl un
nuevo libro titulado nOradores Parla
mentarios y hombres notables de la
asamblea Legislative de Puerto Rico.
Un hbro del Sr. Carrion tiene que
ser necesariamente interesante, una
obra digna de estudio merecedora
del favor del p6blico.
El libro del Sr Carrion esta nftida-
mente impreso y forma un volumen de
de mas de doscientas paginas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-03-10
Los casos de varoloide

El total decasos de varoloide ocii-
rridos en- San Juan. ha ascendido
81, y de ellos muchos han salido Va
restablecidos del Hospital Cuarente-
ma rio del Municipio. establecido en-
La PeTla cerca del Cementerio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-03-10

FL Iuzgado de Paz de este pueblo
recaudo en- el mes de Febrero tltimo
$47.oo.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30

all times to conjure ghosts and hobgoblins from the
woods and seaserpents from the lake.
One morning she came to table and asked me to
hurry breakfast and go with her to Mrs p g farm
gather raspberries. On the way learned that Mrs.
z. visit, and earlier in the season had invited
tins young girl want
had misgvings to whether the invitation was still
good but my desire for the berries my fear Of
the results and hurried along. Arriving at Mrs p
we found the raspberry patch surrounded by barbed
wire fence and the gate locked. We climbed thru the
fence at the of clothing and all the
ries we could Wanting drink and finding cup at
the WELL my companion volunteered to find way to
get into the house Together went to the back door
and tired it, when to surprise it opened 'fThere'
exclaimed the girl Mrs. P. has gone away and left the
door unlocked Somebody will get into the house, sure
We went thru the shed to the Kitchen and as we
entered low gutteral s'Ugh'' greeted Looking
across the room big Indian seated at table.
shreks of terror fled out the house and down
the road to the hotel distance of miles, Investi
cation proved that the Indian had been left in charge
of the place. Lillian Woo]sey
"A Tenth Grade, 1924 Aldrich Avenue S.
Central High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30

something fine to show you ooh, there those dread
full boys!' we three cried in dismay. 'You need
think comm You always spoil fun 'spose
you going to try to show snakes lizards ETC. Go
away from here, you boys'' All this Florence (who
generally the spokesman shouted at the top of her
voice at the same time shaking threatening little fist
very furious1y = Good bye babies you needn It
IT drop of water fell you, you'd melt''
Without another word the boys left Soon we be-
gan to wonder what they wanted to show curl
osity aroused and: before were of it we
were following the boys The latter upon perceivng u.s.
and when caught up with them they guard
ing the doorway of what proved to be grotto Pease
let US go boys "Once you could if you would but
you wouldn't And you would if you could, but you
can't said saucy Tom, tossing his cap into the air.
eve never knew boys were stingy before . But
you saw the things you would get scared, babies.''
Thus ragged the quarrel for full fifteen minutes at
the end of which time the boys soemnly vowed they
would not brighten while fearfully that we
would not be afraid minutes elapsed we
realized that we were inside beautiful grotto which
artistcally decorated with In the center
placed upon hard mud, table of ingenious work
manship upon which placed ice and cake.
B Eleventh Grade, Louise Martnson,
North Side High School. AS James Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
THE CAUSE FOR CAWS.

There were three crows sat on tree,
AS full of caws cou1d-be;
Cawed one old crow unto his mate-
What cause have we to cav at fate?"
Cawed t'other crow unto the first,
Behold a cause of causes worst
Yon comes man in search of fun
know because I see his gun"
Then cawed the first unto the three
4 cav because no gun I see,
Y ct cause have for cawing
That guns a camera, T VOW"
Then cawed the third crow unto the two,
"A cameras no cause, it's true.
Our pictures will taken be,
Because we cawed upon this tree"
Then just because there was MO cause
To cav they cawed without a pause,
And cause, or no cause, you can bet
Those three black crows are cawing yet
-Lurana W. Sheldon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
NOT A BIT OF A TREAT.

''Tunnel City, Tunnel City!'' shouted the brake
he passed thru the coach. well remember this
little incident only miss of five summers and
I am afraid lnquisitive to
know all about every station passed thru and the
people WELL why they did not all get and why
etc. Finally Mr.. Brakeman called Tunnel City he
very kmo w me wh1t 70 e me But as
mama, t'Why don't go thru the tunnels What is It
likes Is it dark2 Will the light the gas? eyes
DEAR just keep quiet and you will tie tunnel
close to she answered, you may not
like it much you think
But was eager and feared something might happen
cheat out of this treat, moved closer to the
window to if I could When Goodness gracious
sakes Mama!'' I cried I reached for her and she
caught her said, all right, dear
and will be in the sunshine again. 1t scared me
almost out of my wits when entered the tunnel and
said emo more tunnel mama, Use 'fraid of 'em ,,
Eighth Grade -Hazelle Roberts,
Horac Mann hool. Coin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1904.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, S

had had such good luck with mama's recipe F. came
down all dressed up saying the dress and she
thought would like to it. At about O'Clock Mrs.
T. in with plate of cake she wanted take
mama. We went home. F. went into the dningroom
with the cake while started into the library. AS
entered startled by Surpriset Surprised,
not been stupid should have discovered that there
surprise party. Della Magaw
Ninth Grade, 1927 Nicollet Avenue
Central High School.
"A BARNARD
One day while visiting relative of mine in the
country thought would go and hunt for eggs in the
barn. found four. With the eggs in my hand started
for the house. AS entered the barnyard of the
ROSTERS flew at screamed but that only seemed to
attract the attention of the other barnyard
my fright fell over and all the eggs fell top
and broke l managed to pick myself up. On the way
to the house fell and bruised my knee. my knee
dressed and did not hunting eggs again for long
time after. Harriet Martin.
Sixth Grade 1915 Tenth Avenue S.
Horace Mann School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
BROTHERS, IMAGINATION BUSY.

1t was a Keen day and sharp north wind sweep
ing over the country, but in cosy the fire
burned cheerfully and brightly slowly walked up the
hall wondering what should do. But as entered the
room thought Of what should do, but of the
shower of water that fell upon my brother me- When
had recovered from the shock saw my brother hop
ping around the room screeching like wild Indian, 'I
am scalded am scalded'' did not to feel the
heat, but as the kettle of water the stove nv
brother thought it surely must be hot However, it was
cold. -Reatrice Houlist ON .
Seventh Grade Baird Ayanna g
Lake Harriet School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
"DOEG!' SAID TIE BELL,

One wntry morning when I quite SMALL was
going to school with my brother I walking slowly
making snowbas and did not notice for time that
my brother had gone and out Of sight Then
began to realize that must hurry be late and
and When about block from the schoolhouse
saw two little girls running in at the gate.
at last. Opening the schoohouse door hurry ran
in and hopefully reached the door of my opened
this much relieved and entered, when Dong!'
the tardy bell and I was late Helen Mccall
Seventh Grade 3148 Columbus Avenue
Horace Mann School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
The Raising of Reindeer.

The raising of reindeer is growing Industry in
Siberia Owners Of deer animals
somewhat western ranchnen cattle, only
the mark of ownership is placed the ear. In cap
turing the creatures long lasso is used with thick
knot end and bone-eye moose the other.
1t is composed Of sealskin straps braided together
Some of the young n reindeer farms are
expert men wit lassoes.
The herdsman is separated from his lasso
He carries it in thick coil his neck With
he hunts wild sheep wolves and BEARS pursuing them
swift sledges.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
Little French, Less English.

They are telling the story under secretary
of the American embassy young mar wto
could not speak French.
This young attended ministerial reception
one evening. All the diplomats present spoke French
and the young American felt awkward. A
attache cOnsOled him for while with a little talk
but he soon turned to hurry away.
Don't leave me- said the American
Il must" rejoined the other. Here, tho, is
Count Casci. He speaks English. Let me introduce
you to him.
The introduction made, and the American
began to talk English to the count But the latter
seemed not to understand.
Mais vous parez francas monsieur?" he inter-
'Un peu," Ga htte) the American returned
"Vous- parlez-Engsh?
"a SMALL
With gesture of despair the American turned
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
That Was AL.

Vas
Old Lady-Will you tell me. please, when we get
to Windsor street?
Polite Conductor-Certanly madam.
(When the bus reaches Windsor street it is
crowded with passengers but the obiging conductor
brings it to stop Ole lady to
out. She calmly looks out of the window without
stirring.)
Polite Conductor Observation-Disclosures street!
Windsor street, lady Don't you to get out?
Old Lady-Oh, no! don't get out here
at all. You see, my daughters husband bought the
third house from the there the other day. and
passing by just wanted to look at it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
ONE OF THE GIANTS.

Several years ago while visiting my uncle in Mil.
waukee had the pleasure of seeing the third largest
DELL IN America which is hung in the city hall,
magnificent building 1t of those cold, frosty
DAYS IN December when is glad just to be alive and
WELL SO with hopes that should be able to obtain grand
view of the city from the tower and
gan at its BEST decided to climb the many steps
the bell.
We took elevator up seven stories and then began
my neVer-to-be,forgotten trip toward the sky The
stairway was of iron, with heavy ratings both sides
and was spiral in form. Every few feet landings
where one might take muchneeded rest. Up, up and
up we climbed, now and then catching glimpses of the
sky thru the open spaces in the sides of the walls
were startled by the hr of wings colonies of
plrds heW past outside At last had to the door
ana as we entered with one mighty peal like the thunder
OF Niagara ITSELF the old bell rang! It's musical tone
seemed to shake the very roof above and left nearly
deatened and shiverng from the unexpected shock I
could easily understand why it could be
miles looked out the city, which seemed strangely
still and far to Lake Michigan blue and beautiful
IN the distance and then hurried reluctantly away ere
the bell rang again. -Angeline N Hill.
Eleventh Grade, Oakland Avenue
Central High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30

1t was very pleasant outdoors that morning, and
very glad did not have to stay the house, 1t just
the right weather. not too and not too cold About
noon mama called me to dinner very sorry must
go into the house. but of had Our tub, full
of water by the door, and little brother who is
years DID, was standing by the tub pushed the door
open, and as entered the tub full of water went
on my little brother. Mama said should have been
careful, but never saw the tub by the door again.
Sixth Grade, Morris Friedman.
jackson School 422 Cedar Avenue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
When David Was King

Peng-yang, the largest most important city
in northern Korea was founded by fugitive Chinese
statesman who with 5000 followers in the
days when David was king at Jerusalem. name
is Kija and he is regarded the founder Korean
ardon a
high hill to the north of the city is his tomb Pyeng
yang the second city in the empire It has popua-
ton between 49, 900 and $4,000 inhabitants; it's peo-
free and independent full of energy spirit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
MOTHER IN A HURRY.

AS went downstairs bright morning several
years ago heard sudden rattle of papers, and when
I went into the dinngroom noticed was hurrying
out of the library about fast with
paper in her hands. thought nothing Of it and sat
down to eat my breakfast After finishing my morning
work sat down to read heard voices in the kitchen
but story interesting did not pay any atten
to to n Snt heard ross say o think thirty
and to my surprise F. sitting by the table with
''Hello Where did you FRONT How long
have you been heres' asked She said she came in
short time before and wanted to if mama had
recipe for certain cake The had heard again
entered my head She went home in few minutes
inviting to her house spend the after
Come at O'Clock, not minute later she
On reaching the house rang the bell and went in
Mrs. T. met in the hall. She called to f.. telling her
was there and asking to and her cake She
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
AFTER A SUDDEN JOLT.

Tt happened before street cars were imnroved to
the stage that they There were three cars
coming and hoping that one eighth and Cen
trail car, | stepped off the curbng into the street
Reading the sign the first which not the one
wanted stepped back to the sidewalk again Neither
of the other two the I waiting for so
went into confectionery store and bought choice
creams as had some extra change with Just then
saw car, caught up my candy paid the man and
hurried to the car.
The conductor helped upon the platform lust as
the started. AS I gave a sudden
jolt and fell the floor and my candy flew all over
the car There several passengers standing the
candy mashed disappointed that the tears
were the surface but with the
aid Of a gentleman who gave his seat.
Seventh Grade, Florence Haldeman,
Horace Mann School. 5000 Columbus Avenue.
BABY WAR PAINT.
'ETake good Of the children and see also that
the cat does not get at the meat were mama's last
words she departed leaving in charge the house
In little while said, ''Baby is taking her nap now
II just go next door and play game of crouue
played three instead of but neither
game soon went into the house.
First I went into the pantry because that door was
open. AS entered sight met eyes which I shall
pieces of meat around it. evident that pussy was
the cuprit. Then my baby sister perched upon
shelf, her face painted jelly. look as
tho she had the small pox measles 'I'se dest putting
yey my bed, - she explained when she turned
around and ''It looks like it, I said. Just
then she fell and would have landed on the broken plat
had caught her washed face sticky with
topsyturvy. Strengthened it up and soon mama came
home. I was only too glad to go out and play again
A Eighth Grade, Athena M. Martin,
Bryant School 3515 Tenth Avenue 9.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
"A WARRIOR ON GUARD.

While on visit last year to summer resort,
sit of companionship forced frequent
with girl Of about fourteen. Bright eyes quick wit
offset to certain extent less desirable qualities Being
of vivid imagnation she thoroy able at
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
Uncle Sans Money.

Uncle Sans money finds its way into many remote
quarters of the globe, where it settles ac-
The Book of Estimates of just closed
calls for $3.50 our'annua1 proportion
pense of Cape spartel and Tangiers Light, the
coast of Morocco,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-30
THE GROTTO OF ROSES.

We girls were having such jolly time up in the old
apple tree when suddenly loud chorus Of boys voices
heard calling, Get off your perch, girls We
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-16

70. ~-NVER,J
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-16

planks of a fence. He tried to pull
the pig out and failed. Then with
some difficulty he pried away one of
the planks, released the piar and
started on a run for the vo ing place.
Just as he got within hundred fee5
Ct ii the town clock struck six. The
rolls clr sea without his vote The
result was tha = wal rcrreSe.' e. W.
frcG. Chat town was elected " eue
vote
when the general assembly met a
fAw weeks afterward a war senator
vas chosen by one majority on joint
ballot In 1872 the declaration of war
against England was carried in the
United States senate by one vote.
General Jackson Was nominated as a
major general and confirmed by one
&ote January s. 1915. He commanded
the army a the battle of New Orleans
Won a great victory, bean e a popular
military hero. was elected and ra-elect-
90 pressd ut of the United States.
turned all the Wings out of office,
removed all the deposits from nation
al banks. vetoed the bill, and played
havoc generally, and all because that
pig away up in Rhode Isand got fast
in a plank fence
In the more limited area g c2neress
4 single Vote has frequently lost or
carried an important measure. In
NEGATIVES 10 the 35 Alternatives in the
Andrew Johnson impeachment case
would have given tho presidents enc
mics the two birds majority noces,
Sary fer conviction and removal. In
1916 the revenue reform or ''free-
trade" tariff. an act Of the greatest
financial significance. was carried by
The casting vote of Vice President
George NJ. Dallas, who had at one
time pledged himself against it.
But tho importance ef one vote
was never more signally demonstrated
than 1901.
Suppose that just one of the 73
presidential elec ors who declared for
both Jefferson and Burr had cast for
somebody else the vote he gave to
Jefferson? There would have been
no tie, The election would not. have
Teen transferred to the house of repre-
sentatives, and Aaron Burr and not
Thomas Jefferson would have been
president of the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-16
BIG CLOTHING STOCK.
Put in by Fred Schneider in Addi.
ton to Tailoring.

Mr. Fred Schneider, the tailor will,
on tomorrow, open up $4,000 stock
of tailor made goods, consisting of
mems suits, overcoats and pants.
This stock contains fifty styles of
the latest patterns, in the newest col
ors. A fit is guaranteed, or money
While FIR Schneider gives all alter
ations his personal attention, yet he
is not neglecting his tailoring busi-
ness, but has the largest stock and
largest variety from which to select
4 suit or overcoat than ever before.
Mr.. Schneider's idea is to be able to
catch all classes Of trade. and as he
has had the best classes for years,
he added this large stock of clothing
to catch the medium class. See his
line before buying your fall suit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-16
LEVEE WORK.

Office Board of Commits sioners, Levee
District No. 2, Linwood Jefferson
County, Arkansas, November g.,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-16
THE VALUE OF ONE VOTE.

4 have only one vote. What dif-
ference docs il make if I use it or
mot? There viii be no change in the
result because do no. go to the
polls This is the most frequent
form Of excuse with which careless
o. different citizens soothe
their conscience on election day.
says Roderck CorWin in the New
York Tribune
OF course tn excuse carries It's
own refutation with it, II everybody
thought and acted thus, there would
be no election at all.
In he eubernatorial campaign in
Massachusetts, in November, 1899,
MaTeus Morton defeated Edward Ev-
erett by single yo in poll of
loo 600. This defeat interrupted the
triumphant political career of Ever
cit, and withdrew him from the field
Il, 1860, when he reluctantly consent
ed to run as vice presidential nominee
on ticket headed by John Bell, and
vas showed out of sight
The famous Tom Corwin. United
States senator from and governor of
Ohio. was fond of telling the following
story:
In the spring of 1t11. at the annual
election in Rhode Island, there was
town precinct closely contested by
the Federal and the Republican (he
peace and war; parties. A Federal
farmer, hurrying down to vote just
before the closing of the polls, was
stopped on the way by finding one
Of his valuable pigs fast between the