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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07

Los esPosos Aidea y Alvarez, pri.
mos de nuestro compaflero de redac.
clon sefor Aldea Nazario, han sido
obsequiados con TN hermoso niflo que
ha de completar la dicha reinante en-
su hogar.
LIE envlamos nuestra felicitaci6n.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
BoLET1N MEReAKTIA DE PUERTO RICO

EANA ROS AS SOASA$5~S - la ~oS@~o fo'
bres ventajas que disfrutan los
nifios de las cludades. va he
mos ;visto en- que proportion in
signifcante contribuye a la es-
tadistica escolar.
Y es que no puede mas, es
que no puede. A los niflos Sc
les obliga a il con zapatos, Sc les
exige que vayan calzados, y va
Sc sabe ell feudo que a la crisis
estan pagando nuestros campe
sinos.
Para conner quisieran ellos
| 10 que ha de costarles un par de
zapatos.
Los trabajos de los peones, las
mas rudas labores son desempe-
nados por esos ninos sin infan-
cia, que sienten la dura necesi-
dad de ganarse la vida, de dis
putarsela a la miseria, al ham
bre y a la muerte, a costa de pc
nosisimos esfuerzos.
En- nuestros campOS puede
decirse que 'ahora no hay nirlos.
al mujeres, nj hom bres. Es una
muchedumbre afanada en- con-
servar la vida, con el apego que
le tienen los moribundos; AGO.
sada por ell instinto de cOnser-
vaci6n, EN- brutecida por la mi
seria, consternada por la desgra.
cia inmerecida, solicitada por ell
supreme egoismo que culmina
en- los naufragios; cs una mu-
chedumbre que no tiene ale
grias, nj reposo, que no tiene TN
instante de bienestar nj una no.
che de calma; su suelo es I'm
sopor y un desmayo, su desper-
tar una pesadilla, y un martirio
su vivir.
Entire esa muchedumbre no
hay niflos; y los que hay estan
desnudos, descalzos, hambrien-
tos. ST llegaran a las puertas
de una escuela, los rechazarian
sin piedad; es por este que no
Sc acercan; y es por este tam
bien que no hay mas que un
ounce por ciento de nifios cam
pesinos entire los que asisten a
las escuelas pablicas.
mo es este ell aspecto mas
grave del lamentable fracaso
que demostrabamos aver
En- nuestro conceoto, ST.
Porque descubre una tor
va trabaz6n inextricable d e
causas que provocan I'm estado
tan anormal y tan peligroso que
no Sc corrije con remedies par
ciales. sino que demanda una
total renovation, un canbiO ra-
dical y absolute de todo cuapto
ha contribufdo a formar este
ambierte enfermo en- que agoni-
"a un pueblo.
La crisis de la instruction es
una irremediable consecuencia
como aver apuntabamos, de
todos los fracasos anteri0res
Estaba escrito. Estaba pre-.
visto, pero no era possible nj
valia la pena de poner puntales
y andamiajes al viejo caseron
destartalado que amenazaba
ruina.
NADIA bueno podia salvarse de
cuanto cayo bajo su herrumbro-
sa techumbre. Y el pueblo ha
presenciado Ia catastrofe, ha
visto Ell desplome sin extraileza
nj dolor, casi con ganas de SOL
tar la carcajada. unico comen
tario possible al ridiculo des-
enlace que han tenido los re-
clamos aspaventosos y los anun-
clos sensacionales.
Entire los escombros que que
dan, no hay NADIA que aprove-
char.
Nj los traperos pueden ir a
llenar sus cuevanos, nj debe
lamentarse NADIA. aparte del
tempo que Sc ha perdido y ell
| l:-1.o <xoo+o ~ .~Zt.1~,oo~t
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
NOta del d1a

Va hemos visto aver en- lo
que paran todos los anuncios
que fila al pdblico la congrega'
ci0n reverenda.
Como las pompas de Jabon,
sc deshacen en- un insigni6can.
te goteo que nj fecundiza nj re-
fresca.
El mas pomposo de todos los
que hasta ahora Sc venian ha-
ciendo, era Ell que pregonaba los
pretendidos exitos de la Ins-
truccion pdblica, en- la isla, pc
70, como todos los otros, ha caido
en- ell desprestigio, despues de
saberse que era exagerado y es-
trepitosc.
va nadie Sc deja fascinar por
esos reclamos que ocultan ell
mas s6rdido interes y disfrazan
los negocios menos plausibles.
Harto sc ha probado que son
pura flfa. que no sirven de ma
da, que prometen muchos bene-
ficios y 10 que hacen es empeo-
rarlo todo, como 81 hueiera que
interpretarlos al reves para no
sentir la estupefacci6n IRENE
diable que producen los efectos
inesperados Y adversos.
La instruction p1blica en- ell
estado que sc encuentra, es la
mayor de las desdichas traidas
por el redentorismo.
De nada ha servido que Sc
quiera distraer la opinion, fas-
cinandola con promesas des-
lum bradoras; 10 que Sc quiere
es un POGO de realidad, algo
tangible. algo que no pase tan
veloz como las fogatas de viru-
tas. que sea. q 10 meDos, una
minima parte de 10 prometido,
va que esperarlo todo fuera in.
sensata candidez.
Pero no hay que hacerse ilu-
stones. Dentro del regimen &C
tual Y mientras informe el cri-
terio redentorista la conducta
del gobierno, es preferiole po-
nerse siempre en- 10 peor, para
que no nos cola de susie NADIA
de lo que suceda, poI estupendo
y anormal que sea.
Preparados asi para las gran
decepciones y los angustiosos
desengalos. puede ser esta pre-
paracion el contravepeno neu-
tralizador para que las grandes
d6sis que nos hacen apurar a
diario nuestros tutores, no nos
resulten de necesidad mortales.
Pero dejemos los preambulos,
que no son inneces arlOs cierta
mente. y entremos desde luego
en- la question.
Notabamos aver, analizando
Ell fracaso del sistema de ms
truccion publica, que solamente
un ounce por ciento de los
alumnos que asisten a las es-
cuelas pertenece a Ia poblacion
rural.
Ell dato no puede ser mas
.triste.
Su descubrimiento produce
una agonica angustia' su anali-
sis una honda desesperanza.
La infancia esta del todo aban,
donada en- los campos. no recibe
nj los cuidados del gobierno, nj
la protection del Estado, que
ha centralizado los poderes y los
recursos de manera que no pue-
den, tampoco, los municipios
cumplir con este deber inelucta
BILE.
Los escasos beneficios de Ia
ensefianza los obtienen los alum
nos que; asisten a las escuelas
establecidas en- los grandes cen
tros de poblacion urbana. Es
decir, los consiguen aquellos
que podrian. con mas 9 menos
trabaios. procurarse la educaci6r
escolar; esos SOP los que obtie
nen todas las facilidades, y con
eso..o,, +<,Joo loc onnrt az, / n a dae
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07

La juventud poncefia ell Casino, Sc
preparan 4 festejar su paso Dor
aquella ciudad a los soldados puerto
rriquefios y en- particular al teniente
don Pedro Juan PARA, hijo de aquella
poblacion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07

De II y media de la noche 4 de la
madrugada fue detenido por la policfa
en- la calle del Sol, el soldado del Re-
gilniento de Puerto Rico, Mariana
Verdejo, por estar disfrazsd do de DO.
licfa en- aquelia calle. y Sc encuentra
detenido en- Ell Deposito municipal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07

Anoche regfeso de su excursion 4
varios pueblos cafeteros ell seffor Scott
Truxton. jefe de la agencia o6cial es
tableclda en- New York para la propa-
ganda en- favor del cafe de esta isla
y vlene muy bien impresionado, pro-
ponlendose tomar el vapor "Coamo"
que sale ell martes para la gran ciudad
neoyorquina.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
NOtlCias diVersas

La Junta de Revision consrituida en-
el Departamento de Tesorerfa para
atender todas las alzadas presentadas
por los distintos contribuyentes. de la
Municipalidad de San Juan, sobre
aumentos en- la valoraci6n de sus pro-
pledades, ha acordado DIR q los Que
aun taltan por presentarse ante dicha
Junta. durante los dfas tunes martes
proxlmo 9 y 10 del corriente, en- cuvo
ultlmo dia cerrara sus sesiones.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07

Durante el aiio economico tlltimo Sc
matricularon en- las escuelas gradua-
das y rurales del distrito escolar de
San Juan, que comprende la Capital y
Rio Piedras, 3,IS5 discfpulos en- las
graduadas y 1914 en- las rurales.
Todavfa no Sc ha celebrado Ell juicio
del sefIor Aguilar, ex collector de
Rentas Internas de Coamo, acusado
de haber defraudado al Gobierno la
cantidad de 500 dollars.
Hay muchas personals interesadas en-
ell resultado de este juicio y esperan
su celebration.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
NE MORTAL BUILDING
MAY CONE TO THIS CITY
Commissioner Macfarland 1hinks
Chances Good for c. E. Headquar-
ters to Be Built Here.

The memorial building in honor or
the Rev. Dr. Francis r. Clark, founder
of the Christian EnGeavor movement. 10
he used as its International headquar-
ters. will be built under action taken
ar Baltimore. and | believe 1t viii come
TO washington, although. Of course, that
will not be determined soon, said Com
missioner Macfarland today.
Il was greatly encouraged by the cor
dial response, both in public and private.
at the convention on Monday, TO my
suggestion that Washington was the
place for this building. Not only was
The applause in the convention at that
point in my address general and enthu-
sias.ic. but afterward delegates from
all over this country and Canada and
from abroad spoke favorably of it.
II had an excellent opportunity in
roeetine all OF the international officers
and leaders at luncheon. or course
many cities want the interna tional head
quarters and the managers will not de-
eide now but Il was evident that Wash
ir etCn had more genort' support t'ian
any other place because Ct its eminent
fitness and that IL was the secord clio &C
of practically all the supporters of othe-
places The argument from its unique
position as practically the internationa
center in diplomacy and world politics
had a great effect
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
JUDGE CALHOUN
REMAINS SILENT
Refuses to Discuss His Mis-
sion to Venezuela.
DUTIES NOT FULLY DEFINED
Returns to Chicago From Oyster Bay,
Where He Held Conference With
the President.

CHICAGO, Ill. July 12.-Although
Judge william j. Calhoun has just re-
turned from Oyster Bay. where he was
in conference with President Roosevelt,
he says that his duties in Venezuela
have not yet been clearly defined. and
he refuses TO discuss his mission to the
South American republic
Mr.. Calhoun has been a citizen of Chi
cago since 1899, and now is the legal rep
resentative of several large corporations
Prior to that time he practiced law at
Danville. H., where ne was also promi-
nent politically. He has been for num-
Der of years attorney for the Chicago
and Eastern railroad
Mr.. Calhoun sprang into political
prominence in Illinois and the nation
in 1886, when he succeeded In having the
Republican State convention of that
year go formally on record for Mr.. Nc
Kinley for President.
For the Venezuelan mission he was
commended TO Presid ent Roosevelt By
the excellent work ne did for President
Mckinley in the Cuban investigation In
1897 Mr.. Calhoun went TO Cuba May ].
1897 and four days later he had sent
his preliminary report to the President
He kept the Spanish busy OF the III
yestigation into the cause of the death
of Dr.. Ricardo Ruiz, naturalized Amer,
lean citizen, who Mr.. Mckinley had
reasons to believe was murdered in a
Spanish prison ard at the same time
made an important investigation of the
conditions of the island. which led him
TO dt clare that the Cubans would never
submit TO Spanish rule.
At the end Of the month Mr.. Calhoun
had acquired fun knowledge of the
situation and returned TO Washington,
where he spent several months in con
ferences with President Mckinley. I'd
vising him in the tumultuous days that
attended the beginning of the war
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
English Prisoners Released
Under Warship Menace
Especial Copyright cable9


LONDON. July 12-Much interest was
caused here by the publication OF
dispatch from Marseilles. telling how
the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dneiper
was compelled TO release the crew OF
Said.
The report says a request for the re-
lease of the men by the British consul
had been cJlrtly refused by the Rus
slams The big British armored cruiser
Lancaster, which was in port, placed
herself in position to intercept the Rus
slams The men We're then released.
The report gives much satisfaction
The wanton interference with British
commerce by the Russians has long
been a matter of irritation. and there
is little doubt that had the captain of
the Lancaster boarded The Russian and
taken her English prisoners by force,
public opinion would almost unanimous
" have upheld him. and he would have
been a popular hero
There is some uneaSiness felt here a5
to the probabilities of peace following
the meeting of the peace envoys- The
war party is again gaining strength.
There is revival OF the talk as to
what terms Russia viii be willing to
make
lv hopeless here, it may be that st,
Petersburg will take different view OF
the matter
The fact that the new japanese loan
has been heavily overSubScribed in this
country Germany, and the UnIted
states. gives assurance that japan will
not be hampered for lack of funds II
the war is kent up
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
SURE ENDERED TARS
Of THE POTEhD|KK||N
TO Be EXECUTED
Mock Trial for Fifty Men
Who Yielded to
Kruger.
FUGlTIVES TO AMERICA
Many Mutineers Expected to
EmIgrate TO the United
States.
FUGITIVES TO AMERICA

VIENNA, July 12.-Adviees received
here say that Admiral Kruger, acting
under orders from ST Petersburg, will
execute all the members of the crew
of the Kniaz Potemkin who reported
TO him after the surrender of the bat
tie ship at Kustenji. claiming that they
only Joined in the mutiny to save their
H-es.
There were more than fifty of these
men. The report says all are to be
given the formality OF a trial, the result
of which is already ordered, and will
be sumrnarily executed
No Executions Aboard Ship.
It is probable that the executions viii
not be attempted on board ship for fear
the crews would be so aroused that they
would rise in rebellion, slay their officers,
and make effective the plan fer a gen
eral mutiny, which is believed to have
been IN existence when the Kniaz Po-
teIakin raised the red flag
The program is said to be to await
the arrival OF the fleet at SevdsIopol.
There, under the protection OF loyal
Cossacks. the executions win be car
ried out.
Aiding Crew to Escape.
news IIOIl .6uCldIcSI iIOttdtCS tiiAS
the Roumanian government is doing It's
best TO avoid an unpleasant, if siot dan
gerous, situation by getting the Poten-
kin's mutineers out Of the country as
quickly as possible
It is said that number OF the men
already have shipped aboard foreign
bound vessels, at Trieste, Ffume, and
other places. while others have gone TO
| Switzerland
! sire to follow the sea, will. IL is beiiev-
| ed, make their way to America.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
CHARGES Of GRAFT
At BIG PR|NTERY
DEMAND PROBING
Whether Keep Conmis-
sion Will Conduct It
q Ques ton.
NEW REGIME PREDICTED
Air Filled With Allegations
of Rake-Otf in Buy
ing Supplies.
NEW REGIME PREDICTED

Confessions of stockjobbing in the
shares of at least one typesetting ma
chine company: allegations OF graft
extending into various departments OF
the big Government Printing Office;
charges that there is a clique eff in
siders in the establishment who have
controlled the letting Of contracts and
purchase of supplies, at times to the
disadvantage OF the Government and
the advantage of certain favored con-
Germs: these and other developments are
more and more loudly demanding atter-
ton with each passing day Of the Keep
commission investigation
1t Is now expected that the inquiry
into the rypesettng machine contracts
will be concluded this week. Whether
the scope Of the commissions work
will be broadened to give It Jurisdiction
of the other charges affecting the office.
Is now the subject of the most inter
ested speculation at the great printery.
1t is no exaggeration to say that aside
from very few heads of departments.
or prominent subordinates, public opin-
ion at the printing house fayors thor
ough investigation of all the charges
that have been more or less indefinitely
Il banded about for months, and even
The Washington times., 1905-07-12

NEW YORK, July 2--It is learned
br friends here that because she wanted
her little daughter christened in the
Catholic Church and because her hus-
band wished the child baptized IN the
Church of England, Lord and Lady
Eagot have separated
Lady Bagot was the beautl1ui l-iiy
May. of Washington, sister OF Col
Henry MAY and an aunt of that Miss
isabel Nav who is so much in demand
as bridesmaid. Like all the members
- her family. she is q devout Catholic
Lord Bagot is a member of the Church
NJ England When Lady Bagot insisted
on having her little gi,1 christened last
winter as a Catholic, the dispute be
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Selection of Charles
Would Be Satisfactory
1t Is Safe to Say, However, that Christian Would
Not Allow Danish Prince 10 Take Throne
Unless Oscar Consented

1t is pretty safe to say that under no
condition will King Christian allow
Prince Charles 10 accept unless King
Oscar gives his consent.
LONDON, July r. Confirmation has
been given to the report that an offer
of the Norwegian throne has been made
to King Edwards S son-in-law, Prince
Charles of Denmark The matter is still
under consideration.
1t is understood that King Edward and
the British govern nlent are favorable 10
the project, but much depends on King
Oscars attitude on the subject. Consul
tations are now going on. Prince Charles
mother was a daughter Of the late
King of Sweden.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Lord and Lady BagOt
Are at Odds Over Child
Former Miss May, of Washington. Wants
Little Daughter Baptized a CathoIIc-f1as
Separated From Husband.

tween husband and wife became so
acute that Lady Bagot took up her resi-
dence at Brighton with her baby. where
she, has remained since
Lord Bagot makes home at Blithf1eld
Park, his place In Staffordshire. which
has been in the possession OF his family
since the Norman conquest
Lord Bagot was regarded as con-
firrned bachelor at the time he married
Miss May. and had all kinds of old
bachelors hobbies and fads. Mutual
friends who were aware of these, as
well as of the many oid-fangied and
peculiar customs at Blithneld Park,
we're in doubt as to just how the mar
rage would turn out.
Their apprehen5ions seem to have
been realized
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Potemkin s Machinery
Damaged by Mutineers

KUSTENJI, July 12--The battieship
Kniaz Potemkin, sunk by the mutineers
who surrendered the vessel by opening
the seacocks. was relocated this morn
ing, the greater part of the water hav-
ing been pumped out OF her hull
When the vessel was brought to an
even keel once more it was found that
the nlutineers had tampered with her
engines and boilers SO that they could
not be relied upon Accordingly the big
battleship was taken in tow by the
Stnope.
At o'clock this morning the Potem-
kir's engines were still quiet.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Kruger Held Responsible;
Dismissal From Service

ST. PETERSBURG. July 12-It is re-
ported that Rear Admiral Kruger. who
was the commander of the Black sea
fleet. in which the recent mutiny occur
red. is TO be dismissed from the service
the result of the outbreak among the
sailors.
Negotiations are proceeding between
Russia and Roumania in regard 10 the
disposition OF the mutineerS on the
Kniaz Potemkin, who surrendered 20 the
Roumanian authorities on the promise
that they would not be returned 10 Rus
Sla.
Russia is anxious that the nut'neers
shan be returned. Notwithstanding the
promise made by the Roumanian au-
thorities II now seems probable that
the mutineerS Will be expelled from Rou-
maria as the result OF the representa-
tions made by the Russian government.
Lumber in Carloads at Wholesale re
everybody Libbey & Co., 9Th & Ny ave-
ADV.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Labor Leaders Start
For Sycamore Hill

President Gompers. of the American
Federation of Labor, and Vice President
Duncan, both members of the executive
committee. have gone 10 Oyster Bay
for a conference with the President this
afternoon.
The conference in question is held
a the request of the labor men They
are acting under the instructions of the
executive council of the Federation
which. at its last meeting, held at
Scranton, Pa, passed A resolution the
contents Of which We're not made public
at the time, calling upon them to con
suit the President on various matters
affecting tit Wsifare of labor generally.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
AUTHOR HAS No RIGHTS
IN CONF|SCATED BOOK
Ex-Lieutenant Bilse Loses Suit Against
Publisher Who Sells His Work
to Vienna Concern.
lspeclal Copyright CabIe.)

BERLIN. July 12.-Ex-Lieutenant
Bilse. expelled from the German army
because of his book. Life in a Small
Garrison, which revealed the corrup-
tioE among German officers, has just
lost his suit against his publisher. who.
without his consent, sold the rights for
Austria to a Vienna publishing company
after the book had been confiscated in
this country.
The court held that book confiScated
here had no value and that its author
consequently could not have suffered
anV loss
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
Il" ROAD BARRED
FROM BERLIN STREETS
Citizens Objected, Saying Even in
America 1t Was Considered Cum
bersome-Courr Rules It Out.

BERLIN. July 12-After a contest Of
years in the court. the city of Berlin
has won an important victory over the
elevated railroad company.
The railroad company which owns
several elevated lines In the outskirts s
and suburbs of this city, wanted to ex-
tend these into the city proper To this
the taxpayers objected, saying that even
in America elevated roads had been
given up as too cumbersome.
The company, nevertheless. tried to be-
gin construction OF the new line. but
was stopped by an injunction. Since
then the case has been before the
courts.
A judgment just rendered by the su-
preme court. from which there IS no
appeal bars the railroad company for
ever from the streets of Berlin
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
1special coprright cahle.,

COPENHAGEN. July 12.-The candi-
dacy of Prince Charles OF Denmark for
the throne of Norway is being widely
discussed here and the press as Whoie
say that the Prince would satisfy al
concerned
Officially no action will be taken until
King Christian returns 70 this city
next week. He is now visiting his
Youngest daughter, Thyra, Duchess of
Cumberland, at Gmunden in Austria,
and has had considerable correspon-
dence with King Edward about the plan
but the letters exchanged have. been
purely personal
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
DOES S4OO DAMAGE

Upward of $4O0 damage was occasion
ed in the residences of S. A. Robb and
S. NJ Fowler S1S and $50 Eighth street
northeast. respectively, hy fire about ,
clock this morning.
The fire is said to have started in the
summer kitchen of Mrs. Robb'S house,
althC \ gh il f. not known in what MAN
ner The flames spread to the front of
the house and the adjoining kitchen as
well.
The loss to Mr.. Robb is about S1a5,
While Mr. Fowler estimated the damage
was no Insurance
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
SHONTZ AND STEVENS
GO TO OYSTER BAY

Chairman Shonts, OF the canal COM
mission, and John f. Stevens. chief en-
gineer, Will leave Washington tonight
for New York From there they VIII go
to Oyster Bay to hold a conference with
the President on Friday.
Chairman Shonts and Mr. Stevens will
said for Panama on july 1S This will
be the first time either of them have
visited the isthmus.
The Washington times., 1905-07-12
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Showery weather Is probable tonight
and Thursday IN the middle and south
Atlantic States, and lower lake region
The temperature changes viii be un-
important.