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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
DRIVEN To
POLITICS BY
SUPER|ORS

THE Providence fire commissioners have
driven the firemen into politics"
This was the rather startling assertion
made today by a man thoroughly conver-
SAINT with existing conditions, but who
has absolutely no personal political inter-
ests for he is beyond the influence of such
considerations.
THE recent bombastic pronunciament
OF the commission" he continued was
the last straw. and has created a feeling
within the department detrimental TO dis
cipline, and therefore greatly to be de-
plored
Lack OF harmony and good will be-
tween the members OF the department and
their superiors cannot but endanger the
effectiveness and usefulness OF this force
OF men, who are really more important
10 the business welfare OF the city than
the police: and the department as Is we'll
known. stands none TOO high as II IL IN
the estimation OF the New England under
writer's
THE fremen were not In politics = little
bit until the commission let go this broad
side OF threats and gave the boys thls
call-down. They desired another day of,
and they had a right TO, as much as any
man who. wishes 10 better his condition.
"They supposed they had the same
betterment: and they did so. That was all
there was to It. They went about IL hon
orably and in a manly way; and they
neither went into politics nor adopted the
methods OF the tactful politician. Perhaps
II they had they would have been better
Off.
The Veteran Firemen's association
has been accused OF promoting the move,
ment. and some responsibility for IL has
been charged TO Ben Harrington, the
commissioner and now president of
the veteran association: but j tell you the
facts, neither one OF them had anything
TO do with II.
1.-The active firemen had brains and
spirit enough TO fook after what they con-
sidered their best interests, and needed no
one 10 say sic EN-. Towser.'
THE commission, however. resented
this evidence that the flremen had minds
OF their own: and the attitude OF the
commission became so naughty and over
bearing that the boys naturally resented
being treated like a lot OF chain-gang la
borers
Then II was only natural that the
sympathy OF the veteran association
should be aroused and that. though the
association does not as such dip into pol
itics, its moral support should be given to
the men OF the active department. And
that's all there Is 20 IT,
THE effort TO get satisfaction from the
city council failed. but even that would
have made no serious trouble IL the COM
mssioners had used any tact In dealing
dith the matter and shown any disposl-
ton to be at all considerate or the IRE
men.
when. however. this broadside was is
sued from headquarters. practically put
ting a price on the head OF any number OF
the department who should dare to say
that his soul was his own. that was the
last strain that broke the camers back.
"Of course. the boys don't dare to talk
Continued on page Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
FREIGHT
To TAUNTON IS
NOW RUNNING

The trolley express and freight service
between Taunton and Providence was in
augurated today.
II In expected that the service will be
extended soon TO Brockton, and that there
will be two trips day each way.
Three handsome so-foot. double-truck
box cars are used at present The crews
consist now OF only motorman and mes
senger. Almost everything except the
heaviest and bulkier sort OF freight will
be accepted
The rules for the present do not pro-
vide way stops. the business being han
died from Offices In the two terminal cities
only.
The service is provided by the Old Col
ony street railroad company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
HIS FAT ROLL
Of NO AVAIL
TO SAVE HIM

Eugene p. ordway. who said he was
from Providence when he was arrested
in Bangor. Me. for passing worthless
checks. was arraigned In court at Water
Vile. Me-, today on n similar charge. and
was held In $500 for the superior court
Ordway was arrested at Gardiner Tues
day night while attempting 70 cash a
check In a hote. office.
II Is alleged by the police that his oper-
ations have been conducted in hotels in
nearly all the principal cities OF Maine
In Bangor Ordway got out OF trouble by
squaring his phony checks from a big
fat roll that he produced from his hip
pocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
PATR0lMAN M'cARTIN
DlED THIS MORNING

The Central station lost one OF Its best
men today when Thomas J. McCartin died
at IL o'clock at his late residence, 3s Wall
ing street.
Mr.. McCartin was III six days and his
death was due 10 pneumonia. He had
been confined 10 his bed since last Fri
day.
tion about seven years and had made
many friends. He was. as one patrol
man at the station expressed II this
morning. "a corking good fellow"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MINERS MODIFIED
DEMANDS ARE NOT
YET DISCLOSED

April 5-The representing the
the will make another
today the differences existing between the and
their woen Before going there ndica
todays meeting would bring about that would
send the back work.
The representatives of the nes reported have trimmed
their original demands the hope that the
their clear concedng something the The miners will
not say what their will be-
The leaders definitely declined the proposition
operators three years the
1t understood that
willing the will enbody in
of propositions made by the union but they will
agree have the award stand for three
years They favor a oneyear agreement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MINOR DISTRICT COURT MATTERS

In the Sixth district court this morning
Christian A. Early. charged with cruelty
20 n horse. pleaded guilty and was fined
500 and costs.
George Lees. aged %. was committed 10
the state hospital for the insane
Joseph Dias. charged with indecent ex-
posure. pleaded guilty and was bound
over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
HIGH MILITARY nONORS PAID
The LATE GEN. BlANC0

Madrid. April 5.-The funeral OF Gen
eral Blanco. the former captain general of
Cuba. who died here yesterday. was held
today with the highest military honors.
The royal family and the diplomatic
corps were represented. The body, wrap
ped in the mantle OF the Order OF the
Holy Sepulchre, was taken to Barcelona.
there to be inferred In the Pantheon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

mems union. Mr.. Keefe would not say
what the nature OF his business with
President Mitchell was, but there Is a
belief no came here 10 talk with the
miners leader on certain phases OF the
strike situation. During the anthracite
strikes OF 1900 and 1902 Mr.. /Keefe fire.
auently held conference with Mr.. Mitchell
and his lieutenants and was OF much as
sfstance TO them.
Continued on Page Two.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
BOUND TO VOTE,
GAVE UP HIS LIFE

His excrtions caused him 10 grow
weaker and he took to his bed. the end
coming yesterday.
He invented and patented mechanical
devices. the most important OF which Ia
the rubber clothes wringer, which was
patented In 1St9.
One OF his latest inventions was street
car fender, which was patented only
year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

The full committee OF 36 OF the miners
held another session at their headquarters
In the forenoon at which tho work Of
the Subcommittee was gone over and ap-
proved.
President Mitchell still maintains his
silence, even refusing 10 say whether he
thinks the situation Is hopeful or dis-
couraging. One of his early visitors to-
day was Daniel J. Keefe OF Chicago, In
ternational president OF the Lonsshore-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

Major Moses jerks OF Evanston, Ill, SO
years old, who was born In Providence
and a graduate of Brown in the class of
1899. died yesterday as a direct result Of
his efforts to go TO the polls Tuesday.
IT was his boast that he had not failed
20 vote at elections In the past 20 years.
Three times he tried to make his way
to a carriage, but was too feeble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
OFFICER FOUND ROAM PONY

roam pony WIS found stray on West
minister street yesterday afternoon by
Patrolman w. r. Houghtaa OF Station I
owner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
KELLY DIED
TODAY FROM
STAGING FALL

Lawrence Kelley died at the Rhode
Island hospital this morning as n result OF
Injuries sustained last Monday In a fall
from a staging
Kelley who was a laborer working on
staging AT Moltcr's brewery. lost his
balance and fell 10 fee, TO tho ground. sus-
tanning fracture Of the skull and ribs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
TRIED TO RAISE THE WINDOW.

Lester Godfrey reports to station that
a man. about 2s years OF age. was seen
trying to raise n window of his bedroom
AT 1913 igis morning at his residence, lS3
Lockwood street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
Priceless Relics of Napo1eons and Cardinal Rche1eu Foo
BARTLE EHS TWO TRUNKS
SEIZED HERE BY POLICE

es.:A.@e8~@ 9.3.s@e.o3.@%%H%3.3e
. PINAULr PLUMBER
. TAKEN FROM THE TRUNKS
> One ancient solid gold medal.
. Two oil paintings. one by Tenires,
. the other by Bodily. Z
s-ohe solid gold, leather-trimmed (
> snuff box Z
. Two solid gold drinking cups
5 marked "Cramaiel Henri" Z
) One large silver inkstand. q
60 silver forks marked u. P"
5 27 gold-handled tea knives z
5 10 gold dessert spoons. Z
!. l2 gold tea spoons marked M.
C" :
Two silver vegetable dishes (
, marked ~. P.' Z
One gold-headed cane. Z
One opera coat. I
One astrachan cap Z
Two silk dresses. 4
) 1s silver knife rests. !;
) 27 ivory-handled knives. Z
) 10 silver dinner plates. 4
) One silver tray marked ~. p" Z
5 One gold monogram and case. 4
) Two silver platters. 4
Small pieces OF valuable lace.
) Three silver bottle-holders. 4
5 One case OF "a silver tea knives. I.
) Three silver porringers marked {
5 ~. p"
Eleven gold-plated silver folks. !
One silver soup ladlc.
) one silver carving knife rest.
) One silver dipper ladle
) Eight gold knives.
) One opera glass. .
) Three muffs. q
5 Two waists. .
Two silk skirts. g
) Four shawls. =
) Three christening dresses. .
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

Advertisements In q Friday paper
are sure 20 reach that class OF.
people who are paid on Saturday.
Do you let them know that their
wants may be supplied at your
store or place OF buslness7
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
PLUS DE CAMPANA

La "Gaceta Official de Ia Repdbli-
ca public6 anoche en- su edici6n ex-
traorlinaria, Ell siguiente Decreto:
''En atenci6n Que los haberes Sc
falados los Jefes, Ot1ciales, Glasses
y Soldados de los Cuerpos de la Guar
dia Rural y Artilleria, no son suh-
cientes para cubrir los gastos ex-
traordinarios que demanda de ellos
la campafla y su constante moviliza-
ci6n en- los servicios pdblicos, pro-
pueSta del Secretario de Obras Pnbli-
cas-, interino de Gobernaci6n, he te-
nido 4 bien disponer 10 siguiente:
Art. Los Jefes, Ohciales, cla-
ses y soldados pertenecietes los
Cuerpos de Guardia Rural y Artille-
ria, disfrrtaran 4 partir desde la fe p
cha de este Decreto, un plus de cam
para en- la forma siguiente: los Jefes
al 20 por ciento de los haberes que
tienen sef1alados en- el presupuesto:
los ofciales al 25 por ciento y las
classes y solda dos al 50 por ciento.
Art. 2.-Se hace extensive 4 to los
los miembros de los citados Cuerpos
los benehcios concedidos la Mlllcia
Nacional, por Ell artieulo tercero del
Decreto ndmero so de IS de Agosto
actual.
Art. 3.-Las cantidades necesa :
rias para satisfacer los conceptos dis
puestos en- los artfculos precedentes,
Sc tomaran de los sobrantes no com /.
prometidos existentes en- el Tesoro
Nacional
Art. 4.-El plus. de campaf1a dis
puesto en- este Decreto Sc extendera
por todo tempo que dure la campa-
ffa y hasts que Sc disponga otra cosa.
El Secretar 10 de Gobernacion que.
da encargado del cumplimiento del
presente Decreto y el de hacienda en-
10 que concierne.
Pa1acio Presidential, Hacienda, 15
&c Agosto de goo.
E1 Presidente, T. Estrada Palma -
Rafael Montalvo. Secret rio de Obras
Pnb1icas, INFERNO de Gobe rnaeion y
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

quilidad al pals, ampliar mi Decreto
de 20 del actual, vengo en- disponer
10 siguiente
Primero Sc hace un l1amamiento
4 todos los cubanos identi6cados en-
su ardiente amor 4 la patria, con Ell
orden y Ia pa. moral del pals, para
que concurran los que esten en- con
diciones de hacerlo, 4 constituir tenn
poralmepte una Milicia Nacional, que
no solo debera cooperar en- sus res
pectivas Previncias, con las fucrzas
del Gobierno, restableccr e1 impe-
rio de la Ley, sino cue podr4 ser mo-
vilizada para acudir donde Sc cream
necesarios sus servicios.
Segundo.-Se organizara esta Mi
licla por Compafiias y Escuadrones,
conStando dlchas unidades de I'm of
cial, dos sargentos, cuatro cabos Y
Glen soldados.
Cuatro Compaffias formaran TN ba-
TALON cuatro escuadrCnes un Regi-
miento, al mando de un jefe supe-
rior, que tendra un ayudante sus
ordencs.
Nientras permanezcan en- servicio,
recibiran los jetes De los batallones
Y RegimieRtos $4,000 mensuales,
$E25. 90 los aylidantes, 800. 90 los
ofciales, SIS 90 los sargentos, SIS. 90
los cabos y $500 diarios los soldados
Iercero. .-Todo el que sc inutilice
por raz6n del serviciq que presto en-
esta Milicia Naciohal, ontinuara
percibiendo Ia paga sefa lads, por el
tempo que dure Ia actiial perturba-
ci0n del orden pdblico.
A la viuda c hiios, y en- su defecto
q la madre de los que mueran, Sc
entregaTa por iguai tempo Ia men
cionada paga,
Cuarto-Estas fuerzas estaran &
las ordenes del Brigadier iefe de la
Guardia Rural.
Quinto.-Para atender 4 estos gas
tos y a cualesquiera otros que Sc ha.
gan 4 fin de restablecer la normali-
dad en- la Repdbliea, Sc tomaran de
los sobrantes del TesorC las cantida-
des que fueren necesarias.
Los Secretaries de Gobernaci0n Y
Hacienda quedan ancargados del
cumplimiente del prescnte Decreto,
es la parte que les concierne.
Dado en- el Palacio de la Presiden-
cia, en- la Habana, veinticinco de
Agosto de mil novecientos seis. II.
ESTRADA PALMA Rafal Mon
talvo, Secretario dc Gobernaci6n, in
terinO.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

2-Confeder acion.-Caaa naci6n con
servarfa su autonomfa. con fuerzas
navales y terrestres comunes.
s.-Fsderacion como la que existe
en- los Estados Unidos.
He asuf dos tcmas interssantes y
magnos: ell papel politice de Espafia
en- America ell porvenir de los pt e
bios hispano-amerlcanos. Los dejo
en- cartera para otro dia Y para mas
dc nm dia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
Information al dia
GRATA sUEVk

Nuestro apreciado amigo don
Francisco Font, ha sido favorecido
con la satisfactoria noticia, por cable
de que la se1ora de su estimado her
mano don Jaime, habfa dado luz,
con toda felicidad, unashermosa nifIa
cl dia 7 del mes en- curse.
Deseamos de todas vcras que, Ia
primogenita del amigo don Jaime,
resulte la mantenedora de todo gene
ro de dichas y felicidades tn tan res
petable hogar. q.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
HARRY HCkIMBiRk'

Procedente de los Estados Undo s
Y con I'm considerable n1mero de
bultos para esta plaza V distintos
puntoS de la isla, tomo puerto esta
mafiana. el vapor Harry Luckem-
back.
uuulrtA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
nE HUHAfht

Don Salvador Rocafor, propietarjo
de Humacao, encuentrase entire no.
sotros deSde aver.
Saludamos afectuosamente al buen
amigo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

Te alejaste de mi TERRA
Llevando en- tus pliegues bellos.
Los luminosos destellos
Conquistados en- la guerra;
Tu adios, 10 mismo en- la sierra
Repercute, que en- el l1ano;
Y cl infeiiz borincano
TIE llevara en- sitio honroso,
Mientras vibre cadencioso
El idioma ca astellano.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
No llores, noble bandera.

No llores, noble bandera,
Tu ausencia de aquestos lares,
Que atn al trav6s dc los mares
Tu gloria en- mi patria impera.
Bella cual la psimavera
Atm mi pueblo te fgura,
Cual la aurora que fulgura
Diafana al remper el dia,
Como la esperanza mia
Que en- II cifra su ventura.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

No divides, bello estanda1te
Que en- mi Borinquen querida,
Hay a1n quien tiene vida,
Y alientos para cantarte;
Que hay aqui para adm irarte
Corazones generosos;
Que hay amores veuturosos
Declarados en- tn idioma.
Robandole 4 la paloma
Sus arrullos quejumbrosos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

Bandera qne en- otro dia'
Radiante y esplendoro osa,
En- mi patria venturosa
Flotaste con gaIlardia
Mi espfritu en- ii ve1a
Centelleos de bonanza,
Ua mundo de bienandanza
Para mi terra querida,
iOh, bandera bendecida
emblema de mi esperanza
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
RSPANl Y Los ESfADOS UAIb0S

Tomamos de un peri6dicO de au-
torizada information y de preceden-
cia espahola, los datos que CONT
nuacion reproducimos, sobrc el con
venio comercia1' entire las dos ma
clones.
Los Estados Unidos aceptan la
segunda columna del Arancel espa-
mol y le conceden en- canbio, las 81
suientes rebajas: cincuenta centimos,
orc, por hectolitro de vino; once pc
Setas, orc, por hectolitro de aguar-
diente 8 de cognac y TN cinco por
CientO, en- el valor de las acuarelas
y cuadros al oleo.
De 10 cual Sc deduce, que Esp2fla
es un gran cliente de los Estados
Unidos; les compran anualmente en-
mercancias por va1or de "ochenta
millones" de pesetas, y no les vende
mas que, alrededor de treinta mi
Homes.
Por ahora, no lie vemos la COSTA
da al tai Convenio.
DE XsNfBVIbEa
Conduciendo su bsrdo con desti-
no San Juan $40 fardos de tasajo,
ha tornado puerto Ell vapor "Etona i,
prcedente de Montivideo.
DB ARECIBa
Encuentrase en- San Juan, acompa-
1ado de su apreciable esposa, Ell esti-
mado comerciante de aquella plaza
don Fabian Francoypropietario de"E1
Siglo Future.
Grata pernanencia entire nosotros,
|deseamos al amigo.
CON RUNBa Al HlPODgeHs
En- la tarde de aver, particron del
apeadero del Ferrocarril, dos loco.
motoras, arrastrando un buen mime
70 de coches cada una, completamen-
tie rep1etos de afcionados al hfpico
export.
Tambien la CompafIfa del "Tro-
ley" puso disposition de les aft
|cionados, dos carros descubiertos,
con r1sticos asientos, consiguiendo
salira q la hora sefIalada. abarrotados
de excur sionistas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
BB VEGA gAlA

: Hemos tenfdo*e1 gasto de saludar
& nuestro estimado amigo don An
dres Guerrero. empleado de gran con-
fanza de Ia Central San Vicente, -
propiedad de los sefiores Rubert
Hcrmanos de San Juan.
Nuestro amigo sefIor Guerrero, re-
gres6 en- el tren de esta mafIana, &
su residencia de Vega Baja. Buen
viaje.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

No desdefies de mi canto
La forma desaljfada.
Mi Ira vibra inspirada
A tn infujo sacrosanto;
iTu bardo te qulere tantoi
Siente por t tanto amor,
Que te lleva cual la for
Lleva en- 81 caliz Ia e-seneia
Pues te am6 en- su adolescence
Con fe, con alma y fervor.
Flotaste en- mi patrla ur dia
Tan bella como una aurora,
Mas hoy tn p6rdida lloTa
Presa de melancolla;
Tu no has muerto todav1a
En- el pueblo berincano,
Atm te venera el indiana,
Nacido en- esta region
Y tc rinde admiration
Todo I'm mundo americana
Manuel n. .WMS t6Reex
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
H. FAPOR "eeikO

Despues de haber recorrido los
.puertos de su ruta en- la isla, Ell va =
por americana "Coano,' rccalo en-
este como las dos de Ia tarde de
aver.
Una vez atracado al muelle de la
ICompafifa, procedi6se 4 recibir la
|carga que ha de conducir & los Esta :
dos Unidos, mafiana martes, dia fja-
do para su salida, con rumbo 4 aque-
LA "grande" ciudad.
-Tambien tom6 puerto. proceden-
te de la isla, media hora despues, e.
vapor "Vasco," de la misma Com
|pania.
mn VEGA RLIl
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

Tu esplendor siempre me inspir.
Y tus encantos diversos.
Para Il son estoS versOs
Que rimo al son de nj lira,
Por Il mi alma suspira
En- doloroSa affection,
Sin ii no hay inspiration,
Dicha, algeria, nj calma.
Huye de mi pecho el alma,
Y llora mi coraz0n,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
BE NsNfBVIBEa

Conduciendo su bsrdo con desti-
no San Juan o4o fardos de tasajo,
ha tornado puerto el vapor "Etona i,
prcedente de Montivideo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

Bajo tus auspicios era
Mas lozana aqui la for,
Mas puro y santo el amor
Que las almas regenera;
Mas linda la primavera
Que nueStro cielo ostentaba
El ruiSefIor arrallaba
Cen mas armonioso trlno,
FL aire mas CRYSTALLINE,
FL Sol con mas luz brillabs.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10
A La BANDERA ESPANOLA


Al dssiEgalds sstrito, Fsrss Essaas.
Bandera one en- otro dias
Radiante y esplendorosa,
Tn mi patrla venturosa
tlotaste con gallardia;
Mi espirltu en- II ve1a
ICentelleos de bonanza
UH mundO de bienandanza
Para mi terra querida,
iOh, bandera bendecida
emblema de mi esperanza!
TIE alejaste de mi TERRA
| Llevando en- tus pliegues bellos,
Los luminosos destellos
Conquistados en- la guerra;
TIL adl6s, 10 mismo en- la sierra
Repercute, que en- el l1ano;
Y cl infeiiz borincano
TIE llevara en- sitio honroso,
Mientras vibre cadencioso
El idioma ca stellanO.
No llores, noble bandera.
Tu ausencia de aquestos lares.
Que atm al traves dc los-mares
Tu gloria en- mi ratria impera.
Bella cual la psimavera
Atm mi pueblo te 6gura,
Cual Ia aurora que fulgura
Diafana al r0mper el dia,
Como la eSperanza mia
Que en- II cifra su ventura.
No divides, bello eStandarte,
Que en- mi Borinquen querida,
Hay at1n quien tiene vida,
Y Slientos para cantarte;
Que hay aqui para adm irarte
Corazones generosos;
Que hay amoreS veuturosos
Declarados en- tn idioma.
Robandole 4 la paloma
Sus arrullos quejum brosCs.
Tu esplendor siempre me inspira
Y tus encantos diversos,
Para Il son estos versos
Que rimo al son de mi li1a;
Por Il mi alma suspira
En- dolorosa affection,
Sin ii no hay inspiration,
Dicha, algeria nj calma.
Huye de mi pecho el alma,
Y llora mi coraz0n,
Bajo tus auspicios era
Mas lozana aqui la for,
Mas puro y santo Ell amor
Que las almas regenera;
Mas linda la primavera
Que nueStro cielo ostentaba
El ruiseIor arrallaba
Cen mas armonioso trlno,
FL aire mas CRYSTALLINE,
FL Sol con mas luz brillaba.
Y es que Dios brindarle quiso
A esta TERRA bendeclla,
A tuS deStlnOs unlda
Efuvios &c paraiso
Mas truncada de inproVisc
| Oued6 su bella creacion
Al venlr Otra naCl0n
A impOnernos nueveS leYes
Siempre seran nuestros reyes
Los tuyos por tradicl0n.
Tus colores gualda y grana
Forman un contraste hcrmoso,
Tn conjunto esplcndOroSo
BellO como una mafana:
hi terra que Sc engalana
Con mantos primaveraleS
Quiere verte en- los cristales
De sus rios rehejada,
iOh bandera venerada
De recuerdos inmortales.
No desdefies de mi canto
La forma desalifada.
Mi Ira vibra inspirada
A tn infujo sacrosanto;
iTu bardo te quiere tantoi
Siente por t tanto amor,
| Que te lleva cual la for
Lleva en- 81 caliz Ia eseneia,
Pues te am6 en- su adolescence
Con fe, con alma y fervor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1906-09-10

Tus colores gualda y grana
Forman IN contraste hermoS0.
Tn conjunto esplcndoroso
Bello como una ma1ana:
Mi terra que Sc engalana
Con mantos primaverales,
Quiere verte en- los cristales
De sus rios reflejada,
iOh bandera venerada
De recuerdos inmortales.