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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-03-23
Cronica alegre

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fio de c.la pue. 81 aia mcno>
pens s. ea.ara gaf ahs ur ga
dussnal alcvc haciendo pasaias
dc stf q ,orpa,to : ac papc.
dc c~iTaga comprmldo
3av personals QuO aun tcuicn
do blcnes lie fortuna suhpenles
para darse blena vida. pieheren
todo ia bsrstuTa. ' anlan ave
Tguan3o donde e nden los
aTiiculoS a halo preNso para al
Quirirlos \ devorarios.
.Tiene u>ted merluza fres-
preguntau en- IA pescade
riaS
ST. senior hegada esta ma
mana.
"a como,
A seis reales. !:
Que atrocidadl Y la-que no
es tan fresca.. como?
A cinco.
" la menos fresca aunt
A tres
PueS deme usted cuartO de
kilo de esa
Con las prendas de vestir pa
sa 10 mismo Un acreditado
usurero de la calle de la Gardu
ma Sc Compro, dias pasados, una
capa nueva pOr tres duros. RI
desgraciado no hlzo mas que 20.
nersela y cOmenzar a tlrltar CO.
mo 81 sc hubiese metido en- una
camara frigorihca; pero es 10
que el dice;
-lQue quiere usted pedir por
tres durosf YO Comprendo que
no abrlga, perO va uno deCente.
Esas capas de ounce pesetas
que parecen cedazos, tienen la
ventaja de la ventilacion, Y, ade.
mas, haCen I'm Cuerpo muy. bO
nito.
Ell sombrero, que es prenda
cara. puede adquirirse tamoien
q muy POGO coste. Venden en-
la ealle de la Encomienda unos
hongos a doce reales, que estan
diciendo "ponedme .
iOue dureza de ala! Que for
ma tan elegante, que redohdez
la de la copa! Lo que pasa e.
que a 10 mej0r Sc lie cae usted
Ell hongo al suelo, Y Sc cuartea
todo el como 81 fuese de barro.
Dias paSados, un companero
milo de re1accion, hombre eco
nomico ST los hay, Sali0 a la ca
lie con un hongo de esos; de
prcnto comenzo d Hover, v por
deprisa que quiso guarecerse,
cuanlo lego a su casa, lie pre-
gunt0 su espOsa:
-tQu4 traes en- la Cabeza, Sc
verino?
Ell sombrerO.
-iQuia! 81 parece una alpar-
kata.
Y es que, como los hacen de
carton Y yeso, en- cuanto Sc hu-
medecen pierden la hechura.
Tuve 70 unas botas de veinti-
cuatro reales, que me dleron
mas disgustOs!
Los dos primeros dias, menos
nal Salia por ahi con elias tan
campante drsahando o los adOqul-
mes Y las piedrecillas de puDta
pero despues, cOmenzaron a pc
lechar Y a ponerseme de color
de teja. Yo a darles betun
elias enroiecer por m0mentos
hasta quedarse tan deshguradas
que las veia JuntO a la mesa de
no, he no las cOnOcia. Despues
comenzaron a sOnreir por la par
te de a ouelas mo- trandO pOr
la abertura las entranas, que
eran de purO carton, sin meZCla
alguna de material. Cuando
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-03-23

Los mejores CORTAPLUMAS, son
os de la marca ROGER. De ven
a en- Ell BOLETIN MERCANTIL.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-03-23
EEuRCi0

FL que Suscribe: graiihcara hien. al
que lede no,lcias. de un caba1io ne
gro, de OF cuariaS alzeda. que el dia
s de Fehrero pa>ado facili;o al joven
Rafael Fernando y Coronas, sin cue
hasta Ia feoha sepa su paradero
Suplico, Ia policia haga gestiones
por averiguar dondc sc encuentra di-
cho animal
DirigirSc /
CDyef0nO DUfeei0
Barrio "Tijeras Juana Diaz. P. r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
RYAN'S REVELATIONS.

The further the probe driven into life insurance methods and
by the Armstrong investigating committee the deeper
found the mire financial political which big corpora
have been waoMing Thomas Ryan who by the purchase
of the Hyde stock became the in the Equitable
reluctantly changed his attitude of defiance of compliance
with the demands of the investigators and has told the story
with f. H. Hartman regarding the requirement
Hyde holdings His revelations carry the trail Of the
scandal both higher up and lower down
make risk for is that Hartman insisted
being permitted purchase oneaf of the Hyde stock that
he would be equal footing with Ryan in the control of the
Equitable society When Ryan declined admit Hartman all
the latter made threats his political influence against Ryan
and further declared that the Legislature would probably take
action Whether this action pointed toward legislation invest
CATION taken involve the danger Ryan
terests he represented.
What Harrimans influence real assumed? The
investigators should fail question
Hartman who while giving his testimony denied all charges
James Hazn Hyde before the committee should be recalled
his version of the interviews with Ryan.
Ryan has told his story That there selfshnes
his motive probably for while he claims he had
OF the public in gaining control of the Equitable society
admits he also had his advantage promote In
features his testimony sensational that has been
coming during inquiry urcharged with
ons ought TO be the basis OF line OF investigation
will compel who political influence as
club great financial explain Just what that influence
is and how happens he is able to WELD it,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
FITZGERALD'S OPPORTUNITY.

Boston has elected John Fitzgerald mayor by plurality of
than the municipal campaigns
that city has witnessed That citizens aroused
wond degree is gnay indicated by the total of the ballots
which said be larger than that recorded preceding cleo
on Mr. Fitzgerald ideal candidate Indeed he did
command the united support his party of the
criticisms of him during the heated campaign
by Democrats Nevertheless the show people
willing Mr. Fitzgerald with the grave responsibilities of
municipal executive will therefore mayor
of two years least
And during these years Mr. Fitzgerald will oppor
nity make good his election pledges he will have
chance conound his critics and vndca the confidence of his
friends This fuhs promises
baong began He declared he would give the people
and honorable administration that he would graters
and grating without regard party labels that he would that
people get hundred worth of every dollar
expended that he would insist that the city all the
able economy and finally that he would devote his his
energies promoting bigger, better and buster Boston.
Mr. Fitzgerald will succeed Democratic administration that
held power years among his enthusiastic supporters
those who seek place and opportunities graft that denied
by the late Mayor Collins He realize that he
make good them and the people the time and it, realz
this he the political parasites who would faen them
city himself wholly the welfare
people he fulfill if all his pledges
dicate the wisdom of his selection mayor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

cation I'm the public schools ofShe city,
supplementing It with q course in the
Providence High school.
After graduating fro mthe high school
Mr.. Barrows became a student at Brown
university and later studied law at the
Harvard Law school He was member
Of Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity while at
Brown.
MIR Barrows commenced the practice OF
law i'm 1898 and became associated with
Nathan w. Littleheld.
He was appointed referee In bankruptcy
in 1900 and has held the office since that
time. He Is well known I'm the Masonic
fraternity, being a member OF Harmony
lodge a t. and A. NJ, Providence chap
ter and OF Calvary commandery.
lie was married in 1899. His family
consists. besides himself, Of his wife, two
daughters. Doris and Lois, and one son,
Willard He has been one OF the popular
residents OF EdgewoOd since 1900
In that Cranston suburb Mr. Barrows ~
known not only as a good fellow but as
n devotee OF athletic sports, and he spends
much OF his spare time I'm summer even
lngs on the tennis court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
WORK OF
FOREIGN
MISSIONS

Boston, Dec. IA summary of tho
work OF Protestant foreign missions. made
public today by Rev Dr. f. f. Strong.
secretary of the American board shows
that there are 6oo3 male. 6li5 female mis-
sionaries. 6S2ss native laborers and l.S2s.-
sS5 communicates at the 70, Gal stations and
out-statlons. There IL an increase during
the past year of 1oa,7S2 communicates.
There are 9ol.1l2 persons under instruc-
ton. The total income OF all societies in
tho United States. Canada, Great Britain
and continental Europe Is S5,lAi .S6N; of
those In the United States alone 1000 f0l
Secretary Strong states that the promise
made last year by the Turkish govern
ment that 70 would give o American Giu-
cational and religious institutions the
same -prIyileRes that have been granted
20 those controlled by Europeans has not
been fulfilled, and that he Porte has &C.
ciined 90 fulfll the supulations made.
ut n not 10 be supposed" SAYS Secre-
tary Strong, that our government VII
fail 10 insist upon the fulflment % these
promises which are essential TO the main
ienance oc mo Institutions " the Amcri-
can hoard ALREADY established IN the
Turkish empire. 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
TOGO WILL
BRING HIS
FLEET HERE

New York, Dec. 13-I.loyd Grlscom,
United states minister TO Japan, arrived
I'm this city yesterday, coming by way OF
San Francisco on a short leave of alb
sence. Last night he talked Interestingly
about Japan. Since the war Mr. Girls
com said, the Japanese people have sot-
tied down TO their regular occupations.
The government is very busy paying ore
It's war debts and adjusting It's finances.
The whole aim Of the japanese is to-
ward industrial expansion at present. All
their efforts are turned In that direction.
AS 10 the after peace rioting. Mr.. Griscom
said that tho dissatisfaction over the
peace OF Portsmouth was merely tempor-
ary and had become unimportant now.
The feeling OF discomfort has entirely dis
appeared and tho Japanese people feel
great gratitude toward the American pee
pie aud particularly TO President R0ose-
vel. for bringing about peace
Mr. Grscom declared emphaticllly that
after the excitement Que TO the nrst news
from Portsmouth had subsidized, the people
sided unanimously with the government
and recognized the wisdom " making
peace with Russia
/ saw Admiral Togo frequently before
my departure from Japan" the minister
said. He told me that he intended TO
visit the United States with his fleet next
amumn, after first paying a visit 10 Eng
land Japan's ally. | told Admiral Togo
that he would be cordially received. as
the American people are always glad 10
welcome q brave man"
Mr.. Grlscom intends 10 go on to Wash
iigton in a day or two.
Il 81 kfo ,fN D.,
delayed by a. cold brought on bv the
change 10 the American climate. He has
no. decided just when he will return TO
j pan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

No. 10 Williams street Thursday morn
ing at $40 o'clock. Requiem mass at
St Joseph's church, Hope street at
o'clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited TO attend.
GREENE-In Saunderstown, r. l.. on
the 18th inst, Walter II. Greene. Jr.,
aged 10 years. months. 90 days
Funeral from his fathers residence.
Thursday. at IL O'Clock Funeral pri-
vate
WkINs-Suddenly IN New London.
Conn. on the 1lth inst, John son OF
Joseph and Catherine Hawkins.
Funeral from his late residence. 1l0
Woodward road. Providence. Thursday
morning. the 1ith. at $3.50 o'clock. Re
quiem mass at 81 Edwards church AZ
O'Clock Relatives and friends are In
vited TO attend.
LILLlE-On Monday. Dec. II, 1905. Rear
Admiral A. B. IL Lille. L. 8. N, son
OF the late Rev. John Lille ID d, ana
Sarah Morris Hasbrouck.
Funeral services at his late residence.
No 1875 East Forty NTH street, New
York. on Thursday at O'Clock.
NERNEY-In this city. on the 18th.
Nellie (Slavin) Nern-y. aged 81 years.
Residence. 6l Zone street.
Notice OF funeral later
o'RoURK-In Pawtucket, on the 18th
inst. Mrs. Marcline O'Rourk.
Notice OF funeral later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
D-i E.. -.

5ATKIN--In this city on the i1th inst.
Emma widow Of Henry Batkin. aged
20 years.
Funeral services Thursday. the 14th
inst. at 2:30 p. m, at the residence OF
her daughter. Mrs. MARY A-Hill. %
Mowry street. Relatives and friends arc
invited TO attend.
BIsHOP-In harrington, oa the 18th
inst Sarah w. Bishop in her 57th
year.
Funeral Friday. Dec. 18th, at II o'clock
a, M from her late residence Hamp-
den Meadows, Relatives and friends are
invited to attend.
eRADLEY-In this city. on the 1ith inst.
John Bernard Bradley.
Funeral from his late residence. No 13
James street on Thursday. the 14th inst.
at a. m. Relatives and friends are IN
ited. Services at ST. Joseph's church
at $3.50 a. m.
BRANCH-In this city. on the 1ith inst,
Elizabeth widow Of Charles Branch. in
her seth year.
Funeral from her late residence. 90
Blackstone street. Thursday. Dec. IL. at
$50 o'clock Requiem mass at St Mi
chaels church at o'clock Relatives
and friends are invited 20 attend
eUR5ANk--In Havana. cuba. on the
4th inst. Samuel NJ. Burbank. in the
5sth year OF his age.
DAVENPoRT--In Norwich. Conn. on
the 18th inst. William H. Davenport
formerly Of Providence. In his 18th
year
Funeral notice later.
DIMoND--In Bristol. r. l.. on the 18th
inst, John NJ. Dimond, In his 10th
year
Funeral Friday. the 18th inst. at p.
m from his late residence. 145 State
street Relatives and friends are invited
10 attend
BUTLER DUNcAN-1n New York, on
Monday. Dec IL. 1906 at No ! Fifth
avenue Jane prey. wife Of w. Butler
Duncan OF this city and daughter Of
the late George W. Sargent of Phfla-
delpha and Natchez,- -AI-s---
Funeral services viii be held at Grace
church. corner of Tenth gtfvet and
Broadway. ON Thursday morning, Dec.
70. at g.l5 o'clock. 10 Is particularly
requested that no flowers be sent.
GAVIN In this city on tho 18th inst
Dennis T. son - sarah and tho late
John Gavin
Funeral from his mothers resiicncc,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
SHORT CLOTHES SET

This set containing six complete pat
terms will be mailed TO any address on
receipt OF Is cents.
The most essential points to be consid-
cred in the making OF baby clothes are
simplicity And comfort. Especially In the
short clothes, "a the little one has begun
10 appreciate freedom OF limb. and to
rebel against the confinement OF the long
skirts. To the inexperienced mother,who
hardly knows how 20 make the change
from long 10 short clothes. this set OF
patSsrns will simplify the matter greatly.
showing her just what 10 get and what
10 make. AS comfort IS only To be OBJ
tained by well-ftting patterns, she Will
find this set Just what she needs. In
making the little dresses II would he we'll
10 make a box plsat in the back OF the
yoke 10 be let out as baby grows. An
other point TO remember Is hat fine hand
work hemstItchlng. Veining and
French knots are much more IN keeping
with the little baby face than heavy EN-
broidery. India or Victoria lawn and
nainsook are all employed I'm making the
dresses, and Valenciennes lace is most
used for trimming. The coat VIII look
handsome II made OF Bedford cord. cash
mere or pique. Th~>ap could he mae
10 match the coat or OF lawn IL preferred.
At this stage Of his career baby spends
great deal OF time on the floor TO the
detriment OF his dainty clothes. The lit
tie creeping apron will be found n most
useful garment. as he can be dressed in
his finest clothes. and yet be entirely pro-
tected. IL should be made of dark colored
gingham or denim. The kimona Is gen
orally made OF outing flannel. as II laun-
ders so easily. Trim with feather stitch
Ing or bind edges with wash ribbon.
Short clothes set, No 50O1 consisting
OF: !. round yoke dress; .. coat: g. cap;
T. kimona; 5. bib; g. creeping apron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
MINERS DELEGATES GATHER
FOX SHAMOKlN C0NVEN TI0N

Shamokn. Pa. Dec. ia large num-
Der OF delegates from the Scranton,
wilkesbarre and Hazelton coal regions
arrived here today to caucus with the
delegates from the Schuylkill region with
reference to the demands which are 10 be
formulated at the miners convention.
which opens hcre tomorrow.
President Mitchell and District Presi-
dent John Fahey, OF the ninth district
hel da conference today concerning meas
urss that the miners Will endeavor to
have adopted.
Tho delegates who have arrived seem
80 h unanimous in their demands FOR
an eight hour work day and the recogni.
ton % the union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
JEROME MUST MAKE
HIS CHARGES SPECIFIC

New York. Dec 13.-The New ork Bar
association. at it's meeting last night. de-
cided that until District Attorney Jerome
made a specific charge, the association
would take no notice OF him
a resolution TO act on the district at
torney's charges was lost. A resolution
was adopted declaring that payment Of
assessments OF candidates for judicial Of
fce or contribution by them or on their
behalf 10 campaign expenses. should be
prohibited by law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
6oa1SaA~y~2
AT THE SUNSHINE SHOP

When YOU are thinking OF flowers for
your home decoration for the holiday sea.
suc, don't forget TO go TO AlacNairs
corner of Weybosset and Chestnut
streets You viii be pleased with the
beautiful display 81 rotted plants and
crt flowers and be especially pleased AZ
the prices Tho Sunshine shop presents
an attractive appearance always and Just
q, this season Y IL doub,y So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
What Others
Are Saying

Representative Sheppard. Of Texas.
has introduced I'm Congress a bill provid-
ing that senators and representatives who
use railroad passes shall not collect mile
age from the government. t.'-Gaiveston
News.
But maybe Mr. Beveridge will not sue
ceed I'm making good his bossism over the
senate. II sufficient number Of members
arc like minded with Senator rattison
they can manage the senate end or the
statehood business without assistance
from Mr.. Beveridge. st. Louis Republic.
whatever the outcome may be- Russia
must work out her own salvation. proba-
bly In blood and tears An old nation Is
undergoing the revolutionary process
which other European nations passed
through many years go.'-Baltimore
Sun.
Perhaps too much weight is given 10
public dinners and the company one meets
there. San Francisco call.
Many husSlan' now propos' ~ uIS'd'''
apparently as a cure for situation In
which everybody IL refusing 10 submit 70
persuasion-let alone dictation. '-Aiilwau-
kce Sentinel
Does the experience ot the United
States steel corporation with its presi-
dents signify that man who is not a
sport is UNIT 10 conduct the affairs Of n
great ttrust?'-Kansas City Star
III II is wrong 10 hang a woman. the
law should exempt her from capital pun
ishment for any crime. But so long as tho
law is on the books II must be enforced Z"
Richmond Times Dispatch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
People You Know
Or Ought To Know

Although a young man in years there
are not many lawyers who are so widely
known through the state than IL Referee
in Bankruptcy Chester w. Barrows.
He is a native Of Woonsocket. lie was
born in that city July g. 1872. He came
to Providence with his parents when nine
years of age. He received his early edu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13
The Grow1er.

JUST left our
friend Jones" SAID
an acquaintance 10
me this morning.
"and. say. II he
hadn't got away so
quick he'd have
gone home with r
mourning b a n d
around his optic.
What did he
do?" ] asked.
do, DO, Why,
ye gods, he rubbed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

there number big orders recently filed that believed ave
for delivery abroad The good weather is helping the lighter
branches of the Christmas and the first of the season III
this section OF New England has caused increase the demand
WOODEN goods and rubbers materials
reported steadily busy though the price and demand for cotton
continues crratc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

As begin the encouragement of fricnder ca-
republics the south the first thing that should be
Venezuela visit and learn
himself how much will be cultivate good opinion
than 10 lombard cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

surprises of the election i'll Massachusetts yesr
day was Democrat of Worcester He is
undoubtedly thought better to have
careful than his opponent Overlook.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

Though spell Of dulness looked for about this
iron and finished steel reports from important show that
business lively The indications OF New
York city have affected the OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

Probably will when Pbug will rise out of the
which has been plunged by its mionaires but
that time until OF the descendants of the mil
ionaires are at sorting scrap
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

Wireless eegraphy has scored another triumph Had not
the appeal by the sunken Nantucket gtsp
might have been the coffin of its gallant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

Very acceptable indeed the Christmas offering OF increased
wages made wooden 1t good TO know that some
people are getting some benefit from the big combination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

Perhaps the real OF trouble that the different presidents
of the corporation made dizzy by contem
plating the capital stock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

congressman do take kindly to the canal agent 1t
that the railroads think publicity is of their
quisites.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

tide OF congressional talk has been controlled the
canal proceed the work OF controlling the tide OF
the Pacific.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

report the effect that Pchfok Tman has lost his
voice turns only another irdesent dream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

They have great street car system
down in South Norwalk. Conn. The
Growler was down there the other day
and after waiting a half hour for car
they told me would be marked East Ave-
nut" l yelled at the motorman Of an
other OF the rapid transit 90 vehicles
coming toward me, and pointing TO a car
coming down the street, Say, does that
car coming take me out East avenue2"
The motorman woke himself up at my
voice, looked down the line and responded
In language that sounded as ~ Il came
from the Dutch section Of Pennsylvania.
wen. homes. / don't know--I only bin
working here a year,
/ muttered that beautifully demonstra-
tive word OF four letters under my breath
and again peercd into the dust covered
loaves OF bread marked fresh every
hour In the bakery window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

The Fzgerads always hard fighters and the Boston
member OF the clan still to lose his first fight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13

"Well, I guess we have some funny
experiences all right" said n jewelry re-
finer to me not long since. You know
Is or 20 years ago they put on the casket
coffln-plates Of silver with the name Of
the deceased. date OF birth and demise.
just the same ss they do now, but they
used to take them of before the inter
ment frame and hang them up In
the house somewhere. once I'm a while
one OF those coffin plates are brought in
To us by an Impoverished relative. to be
melted up. The other day one of these
plates was presented and we were asked
how much It would bring. After looking
into the matter the woman was told II
would bring about S12. She looked defect
ed at this, and responded:
won't, that's all; but Il cost $50 when dad
died
Then the man or woman with old gold
teeth-we have lots OF them; and they
think that they cought to get full price.
How much for this tooth?' said the
man with an old gold molar.
Wei that Will be worth TO you about
S. responded the man.
Six dollars" exclaimed the stranger in
amazementl Why the dentest charged me
sl5 for that tooth. and ought TO get at
least sl4.50 for it,
"Oh. YES. We have lots OF funny OK
periences-got TO go now, but I'll tell you
more OF them some other time"'
And the reflner moved along to take
another order.