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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-28
La Ligs De los Ayun!anientog
Ell Secretario de P. R. mega los
= ereditos para la Liga
San Juan, P. R., Agosto 26, 1905.
Selor Alcalde de
Senor:

SenOr:
Sc ha llamado la 'atenci6n de esta
ohcina de que la Liga de Ayunta-
mientos, que recientemente celebro
una Asamblea en- San Juan, ha diri-
gido los distintos Alcaldes de Puer-
to Rico una circular indicando que
esp7ra recibir de cada Alcalde, pro
cedente de los fondos ,nunicipales p,
c1erta suma calculada en- proportion
a la contrlbucio ion sobre la propiedad
de cada mtnicip1o y que dicha suma
sera aplicada a los prop6sitos de la
Liga de Ayuntam ienios.
Conn quiera que existen grandes
dudas de 81 dicho pago puede hacerse
legalmente por cualquier municipio
a la Liga de Ayuntamientos,. por la
presente Sc le not ifca I'd. que Sc
b-tehga de hacer tai pago hasta nue.
vo aviso de esta oficina, v la misma
notification Sc envfa por la presente
por SD conducto a los otros caballe-
ros del goblecno nun icipal.
petuosamente,
(FIRMADO} Martin E. Gil
Sab Secreterio de P. e.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-28
Un incidente en- la bahia

Aver tsrde, al regresar de Cataffo,
ell bote "El Comercio," con un consi-
derable ndmero de personas que VOL
Wan de las fiestas de CatafIo, estuvo
punto de ser echado q pique por ell
crucero Galveston" que desatracaba
del muelle del Arsenal. a.
Hollander.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-28
NOta del dfa

anual Qe nueSCrO mun1ClplO me
mos tenido que 6jar la atencion
forzosamente en- la cuenta del
aqua que Sc gasta en- los edifi-
clos publicos y que asciende a
doce mil doscientos once do
liars con ochenta centavOs.
El dato no puede ser mas elo
cuente. Ell despilfarro del 60
bierno llega 10 inconcebible.
IEn que Sc gasts el aqua, que
cuesta miles de dollars, que edi-
ficios son los que consumer tai
cantidad. que ignorados estan =
ques, que lagos artiflciales, que
fantasticos torrentes de prOdl
giosa imitaci0n, que nosotros no
conocemos nj conoce nadie, bay
en- esos edi6cios. para que Sc
justifque un gaSto tan extraor-
dinarlo de aqua, que es precise
pagar y que Sc paga con dlnero
del pueblo7
IEs que Sc ha puesto en- boga
-tamblen sin que nOsOtrOs 10
sepamos. aquella costum bre
romano de los baflos publicos. y
ell gobierno paga el gasto de
aguas, buscando atenuantcs y
remedies al calor de nuestro
eterno estiof
ST algo de est0 fuera; 81 en-
obras de utilidad publica sc gas
tara la suma que hemos trans
critic con TEN blores de espauto;
81 de esa cantidad sc destinara
una gran parte 4 los asilos de
bene1cenc va los nospitales;
ST al menos Sc empleara en-
obras be!las que hubiesen de ad-
mirar los forasteros, sc podrla
tolerar el estu p3ndo gasto, que
esta ligado i una de las mas
grandes inmoralidades guber-
namentales.
La mayor parte de esa suma
la gastan los funciOnarios que
viven en- los edlfcios pdbIlcos.
Los funcionarfos fclices que no
obstante Ell sueldo cuantioso
que di~frutan, viven ilegalmen-
te en- e iiflclos del Estado y sc
adjudican ademas aqua gratis y
luz de balde.
En- otra ocasion ga tuv1mos
oportunidad de decir que esos
tuncionarios que Sc cuelan en-
los edificios p1bIicos, no tienen
ning1u derecho recono lido en-
la ley, para convertlr en- part1-
Culares Y Suntuosas moradas de
una sorprendente baratura, los
edifcios que estan hacienda fal
ia para otroS destinOs.
Solamente Ell Gobernador ci-
vii tiene derecho a habltar Il
palacio de Sauta Catalina. Los
demas son unos intrusoS que sc
han colado. q las malas Y a des-
pecho de la ley. en- lugares pro
hibidos.
Hace tempo que esta en- pro-
yecto Ell establecimientO de una
escuela correctional de memo
res; por carecer de un ediflcio
que es la base, esta ell proyecto
durmiendo. a pesar de las rui-
dosas manifestations que ha
producido la delicuencia infan-
til. 70
Hace falta, tambien, un local
para recoger por las noches q los
chiquillos vagabundos. Ahora
los lIevan al depoSito munici
pal. q donde van los presos; hay
pue separar a los infelices de los
delincuentes; pero por falta de
un local no Sc ha consumado
esa obra indispensable. Sc ha-
bio de un asilo para mendigos,
v ell mismo Inconvenience sur
gio enseguida. No habia casa.
Y no la hubo para la academia
de pintura y de bellas artes que
un ilustre artista puertorrique
fio trat6 de establecer varias We
ces; nj hubO casa, tampocO, pa
ra la ampliaci0n que neceSitan
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-08-28

CIRCULAR DEL senior TODD,
"SefIor Alcalde de. e...........
........... P. r.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
PROSECUTION SCORES POINT
IN WILLIAMSON CASE

Portland, July 27,-Tassimony tlfs
morning in the trial of Williamson, Cess
ner and Biggs for alleged subOrnation
of perjury, established beyond question
that Williamson was in Prineville from
June IA to "a, 1902. This point was dis
puted by the defense at the former trial,
but this morning Judge Bennett and
Williamson had investigated his where.
abouts in June, 1902, had found that he
was in Prineyille then, and was quite
willing to admit it. However, the pros
ecution put on witnesses to show that
the defendant was there on the above
dates. Examination Of witnesses by the
prosecution this morning was a gather.
ing up of the details of the case prepar-
atory to submitting it. The government
expects to finish with its witnesses late
this afternoon. On the whole, the case
Of the prosecution shows stronger than
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
TWO SUITS FILED.
Proceedings Commenced In Circuit Court
Against Nehalem Coal Company.

Proceedings Commenced In Circuit Court
Against Nehalem Coal Company.
Two suits we're filed Wednesday night
In the circuit court against the Nehalem
Coal company. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Robiich being the plaintiffs. They al.
lege that they were induced through
fraudulent representations TO transfer
to the Nehalem Coal Company two tracts
ot land, one worth si500 and the other
$1,000, their compensation being stock
In the concern.
The promoters with whom they did
business II Il alleged misrcpresented
things TO such an extent they let 20 OF
their laud for los shares OF stock which
has since become nil. The complaints
set out specific instances Of fraud, in
fact they include many startling allie.
gations The suits are made 10 equity
to have the transfer OF the land annnlled
aud the land returned to the owners.
The plaintiffs are foreigners and igno.
rant a. 10 American business methods.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
Claim Company is Without
Funds TO Meet
Losses.
Suit Commenced In United States Cir
cult Court to Throw Equitable Assets
Into Hands Of Receivers. Forty Policy
Holders as complainants.

New York, July 2T.-Tn the form Of an
amended complaint to the bill filed last
April, suit was begun today in the Unit
ed States circuit court Of the Southern
district to throw the entire S42l 900 600
assets of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society into the hands OF a receiver, who
shall take possession of all funds. as
sets aud property held by the defendant
society OF every character and descrip.
tion, and administer the same as they
may be directed by the COURT
More than forty policy holders in the
Equitable, representing dozen differ
ent states are included "a the complain.
ants in the present suit, which Is based,
in part upon the allegation that the so.
ciety has no funds with which to meet
its enormous losses and Is insolyent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28

Ist the former trial,and every effert will
be made to avert the possibility Of a
hung jury by the presentation Of every
bit of evidence in the hands Of the gov
ernment.
The prosecution, If Ernest Starr is not
available as a witness, owing to HE hav-
ing fled to avoid testifying, may play a
strong card by putting on the stand
his brother, Chester Starr, also nephew
Of Williamson, who also took timber
filing in the Horse Heaven country, or
the district near the Williamson & Ges-
ner ranch, where the alleged fraudulent
filings were said to have been made in
the interst of the defendants. Mr. Heney
promised in his opening statement to
prove fraud by the testimony of neph-
ew Of Williamson, and If necessary, he
can put on Chester Starr. The man was
brought here for the last trial, but did
not testify and Is still in the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
QUARANTINE AT NEW
ORLEANS IS VERY RIGID

the cases reported today the aggregate
since July 10 has run close to 200.
A very light exodus Of New, Orleans
people Is noticeable. Some heads OF fam.
lilies are sending their wives and child.
rem else where,
The quarantines are being constantly
made more rigid,
Every passenger is examined and the
tickets Of through passengers scrutinized
to prevent any one from attempting to
get into the state by surreptitions means
At Louisville and at Nashville the guards
appear at the stata line, the doors of
course being locked and no chance Is
given passengers to leave the train un'
Ill the line Is reached.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
Cruisers Chattanooga and
Tacoma Will Be
Utilized.
Russian and japanese Peace Plenipoten.
tiaries viii Be Taken Care Of. cruis.
ers and Dispatch Boats win Be Press.
ed fnto Service.

Washington, July 2T.--Arrangements
were completed today for conveying the
Pcace ENJOYS Of Russia and Japan from
New York TO Oyster Bay, where they
will be received by the president, and
thence 10 Portsmouth.
According to the official announcement
niade, the Russian plenipotentIaries and
suite, will embark on the cruiser Chat.
tanocga at New York, August 5. The
Japanese plenipoteutiaries embarking at
the same point on the cruiser Tacoma.
They will arrive In Oyster Day within
half an hour Of one another,
After luncheon to be given By Prea.
ident Roosevelt on the MayGower and
the president has departed, the Japan
-esc plenipotentiaries and suite will eui.
bark on the dispatch boat Dolphin, The
Russian plenipotentiaries and suite re.
manning on the Mayaower whore they
will proceed to Portsmouth, conveyed by
the cruiser Galveston. 100
A slow run north viii be made 80 Ports
mouth may be reached on the morning Of
the seventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28

ties we're caught In heavy showers,
aud all we're more or less drenched.
For the entertainment Of the visit.
ors band concert was arranged In front
Of the hotel. Charles J Glidden, the
donor Of the trophy, In response TO re-
peated calls, appeared on the balcony Of
the hotel and made brief speech. Other
speeches were made by the officers Of the
American Automobile Association. To-
morrow the party will get away at an
early hour for Worcester. Mass.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
Believe Russians win Firht.

Toxic, July 27.-LOcal military critics
in discussing the situation in North Co.
rea, predict that the Russians viii Wig.
orously defend Kiong Cheung, to the
south of the Tumen river. This town is
regarded as most important from a strat.
egiCal standpoint, as it controls Possiet
bay, Kyong Cheung is also regarded as
the outer line of the defenses of vladi.
Yostok.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28

New Orleans, July e7.--All forces en-.
gagged in the battle against yellow fever
are Joined as one in expressing the belief
that while the situation is serious
deaths, nearly oil being Italians With
application Of the methods applied to
justify the hope for the first time in
the history Of the country that what
threatened to be malignant epidemic
iof yellow fever may be stamped out be.
fore the frost comes and New Orleans
will be spared the horrors of previous
epidemics.
During the past twenty four hours
there were thirteen new cases and six
deaths, nearby all being Italians. With
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
ASTORIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 2s, 1905.

ors practically enslaYing their men in
order TO increase their profits have been
forseen. The laboreIs will make con.
tract for hire with the government a.
soon az they reach the isthmus, and the
wages will be paid direct TO them. The
contractors will make their bids on the
price per head at which they will de.
liver the men at Panaaa or Colon, steam
ship passage and all preliminary charges
included.
On these charges the contractors will
make their profits and once the laborers
are turned over To the government, the
contractors, except to stand ready un.
der bonds TO return the men to their
home country in case they are dis
charged resign or become incapaciated,
win cease TO have any control over them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
CONVERSION
HIS ENDEAVOR
Frederick Smith Would Have Nor.
mons Abolish Polysamy.
Starts Propaganda to Convert Mormons
of Utah to Principles of Church AZ
Taught by Prophet Smith Urges
Abandonment of Polygamy.

, Salt Lake, July 27.-Frederick Smith,
grandson of Prophet Joseph Smith and
son Of Joseph Smith. the present head of
the re-organized church OF the Latter
day Saints, has started a propaganda
to convert the Mormons of Utah to the
former principles of the church as enun-
ciated by the Prophet Smith He has
issued an open letter to the Mormoas
appealing TO them to abandon polyg-
amy, commereialism and political inter
ference. Authorities are quoted to prove
that Brigham Young led the people away
from the teachings Of Prophet Smith.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
St. Petersburg Press
Shows But Little
interest
One Paper Comments Sarcastically
While Another Severely Criticizes the
visit of Taft and Miss Roosevelt to
Japan. Say Moment Poorly Chosen.

st. Petersburg. July 27.-M. Sato's
interview in New York relative to Jap
ans peace terms was passed by without
comment by the newspapers except the
Novoe Vremia, which takes a sarcastic
fling at Japan's economy in keeping
down expenses TO a million dollars day,
and suggests that she had better present
her bill to those who furnished the sin
ews Of war rather than to a nation which
was forced into fighting. The viedmosti
takes occasion to direct q sharp criti-
eism on the visit Of Secretary Taft and
Miss Roosevelt TO Japan and complains
that the moment for the trip was poorly
chosen.
The paper adds that effort to prove
the visit devoid of political meaning Is
child like"
The war party is again making head.
way, drawing capital from Linevitch's
optimistic kilograms one Of which with
misfortunes Of war have not shoken the
misfortunes of war have not saken the
belief in the courage and devotion Of
the army and containing glowing wish
that the troops will brinf the war to,
a happy conclusion, is published in all of
the papers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
CANAL LABoRERs.
Thousands of Italians, Japs and Chinese
To Be Used.

Thousands Of Italians, Japs and Chinese
To Be Used.
Washington, July 27.--Bids for 1000
Italians and the same number Of Japan.
ese, and Chinese laborers for the canal
win be opened at the Panama Canal
Commission offices here at 10 A. NJ,
August Is, for delivery on the Isthmus
next December. This batch of laborers
will constitute the first for which bids
will be received by the commission, the
1900 West indian and other worku.en
now on the isthmus having been employ
ed individually,
, H. L. Peppeman, in charge of the com.
missions offices here, says that in or
der to avoid violation of the 18th
amendment prohibiting involuntary SER
yitude, careful consideration of the prop
osition has been given by the government
law officers, the possibility of contract.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
ARGUMENTS HEARD ON
VALIDITY OF MORTGAGE TAX
Law Declared to Violate Bottle the State
And the Federal Constitution.


!: New :Sork, July 2f.-Justice Gieger.
rich yesterday heard arguments in the
suit brought by Michael W. Eisman
against Registnrar Ronner to test the
constitutionality of tho mortgage tax
law passed at the last session Of the
legislature, which imposes a tax Of one
half of ! per cent upon the values of
every mortgage filed after July l. Coun.
sci for Eisman said that his client had
refused to pay the tax when he went to
record the mortgage and consequently
Registrar Ronner declined to record the
instrument.
Counsel claimed that the law was un.
constitutional under the constitution of
the state fon the reason that Il was only
passed by three.ffths' vote OF the leg.
islature, whereas all measures involving
local taxation require two tfths' ma.
jority, He further declared that the new
law was unconstitutional under the fed.
eral constitution as it appropriated prop.
erty without due process OF law.
Attorney General Mayer opposed the
motion and said that the proper way
would be for the justice to deny the mo.
tion and then let the plaintiff appeal
to the court of appeals. Decision was re.
versed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
OFFICIALS SURPRISED.
Do Not Expect Effect of Boycott viii
Be Serious.

New York, July 27.--Local officials
Of the international Banking Corporation
expressed surprise at the news from
Shanghai. In response to a cable sent
to Shanghai yesterday the London branch
OF the corporation, a cable was received
here today to the effect that the system
OF boycott has not interfered with busi-
ness. ]. ). Fearon, chairman of the In.
ternational Banking Corporation, is the
senior member OF the importing house of
Fearon, Daniel & Co., OF this city, whose
main branch is at Shanghai. Fearon,
Daniel & Co. today received a Shanghai
cable touching upon boycott troubles
there, and stated that the result is not
expected TO be serious.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
EVIDENCE SCARED BoNDsMEN.
LOwrie, on Trial for one Thing, Said to
Have Been In Other Frauds.

jamestown, n. Y, July 27--At the
trial this afternoon in the United States
district court Of Albert J. Lowrie, tharg.
Nd with violation Of the bankruptcy
laws, Charles NJ. Leonard, one OF Low.
ri's bondsmcn, who had been listning
10 the testimony, surrendered the bond.
II was testified that Lowrie was the
principal Of six consplrators who pur.
chased goods on credit for a store In
Buffalo and shipped them to isolated
points in Pennsylvania.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
LineyitcA Receives Barry.

Harbin, July 07.-Lieutenant General
Linevitch today received Brigadier Gen.
eral Thomas II. Barry, U. S, A., and 9TH
er American attaches. The rank and
file of the army welcome American med
iatiOn as evidence of good will and SYM
pathy with Russia. Some Of the higher
ranks, however, are not so appreeiative
of the American action.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28

ARE KILLED
British Electric Express Train In
Awful Collision.
Train on Lanshire and Yorkshire Rail-
road Bound From Liverpool collides
With An Empty Stationary Train.
Twenty Three are Killed.

Liverpool, July 2L--An electric ex.
press train on the Lanshire and York
shire railroad bound from Liverpool to
Southport this evening collided with an
empty stationary train at Hall Road
Station, causing the death OF twenty.
three persons and the injury Of many,
The first car Of the express, which was
crowded, was smashed TO pieces and only
six of its occupants escaped, The road
was recently given the electric equip,
ment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
BANK EMBEzzLER HELD IN CUBA.

Havana Cuba, July 27.--Altred Buck,
alias " McGregor, who /. wanted In
Mlnnesota on a charge Of embezzling
$1,000 from the Mapleton State Bank,
has been brought here from the Isle OF
Pines. United State. Minister Squires
ha. requested his eXtradition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
BISHOP IoYcE pRAn.

Minneapolis, July 27.-Methodist Epis
copal Bishop Isaac w. Joyce died at 20
o'clock this morning as the result Of
cerebral hemOrrhage and consequent
attack of paralysis khich he sustained
while delivering his sermon at the Red
Rock camp meeting. July %. Bishop
Joyce was 81 years of age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
FREIGHT STEAMER ASHORE.

Guernsey, Channel Island, July 81
a large French freight steamer went
ashore today on the West coast of this
island, 1t is believed the vessel, the
name Of which Is not known, will be a
total wreck. There was no loss of life.
At first II was reported that the steam.
or was trans Atlantic liner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
Held for Manslaughter.

Bridgeport, July 27.--Coroner Doten
this afternon finished the inquest on
the death of Lillian Brabner, fourteen
years old, at Seaside Park He decided
to hold Joseph Barrett for manslaugh.
ter.
The evidence shows that Barrett
dragged the girl into the water by force
and submerged her The city is aroused
over the fatality, and a police officer has
been stationed at the baths to prevent
a like occurrence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
WANT KING TO ABDrcATE.
King George Ruler Of Friendly Islands
Is Not Wanted.

San Francisco, July a7.--The schooner
William Olsen arriysd here from the
Friendly Islands brings the news that
a movement is on foot among the Eng.
lish residents to force King George, the
ruler OF the islands to abdicate. The
islands being under the protection of
Great Britain, King George, has gone to
New Zealand to plead before King Ed
wards representative that the govern.
ment of the island be undisturbed and
that he be secured on his throne.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
GOODRICH VISITS SUFFERERS.

Speaks Words Of Praise and EeOurage.
ment to BenningtOn's Men.
San Diego, July 27.--Admiral Good.
rich put in busy day after his flag.
ship brought him to San Diego this
morning.
Shortly after his arrival he went on
board the Bennington and spent two
hours making an inspection of the gun.
boat. Later he visited the hospitals
where the Bennington's injured sailors
are. The admiral went fgrOm cot to cot
and conversed with the sufferers, speak
ing words of praise for the fortitude
displayed by them and encouraged them
in their struggle for life.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
AuToMoBILIsTs GET SOAKED.
Tourists for Glidden Trophy Reach Con
cord and Mr.. GlIdden Makes Speach.

Concord, n, H., July 27--rhe auto.
mobilists who are making the tour for
the Glidden trophy, were given a cor.
dial reception in this city tonight. The
first car to arrive came in shortly after
noon, and the last reached the city about
$3.50. During the run many of the par.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
HocH HANGS TODAY.
Chicago Bluebeard Will Be Executed. He
Processes Innocence.

Processes Innocence.
Chicago, July 27.-Late tonight "Blue-
beard Hoch, who is to be hanged to-
morrow, consented to give an interview
and throughout the conversation pro-
fessed his innocence.
AS to eonfessing anything, l have
nothing to confess except bigamy, and
that | have already confessed. My iden-
tity | win not reveal. / have kept my
secret like man and it win 90 with
me to the grave"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-28
TEN OFFICERS ARE
CHASING Mr.. STARR
Nephew Of Williamson, Wanted as Wit
Aesses, Not be Caught in Time.

Portland, July 27.-Ten officers are pur
suing Ernest Starr, supposed to be in
hiding nthe Cascades to avoid giving