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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-08-09
CONCUlfsO

La sociedad espa1ola de Au-
xilio M1tuo y Benz icencia ha
acordado anuncial Il nuevo
concurso de proyed o para la
construction de IN Iedifcio des-
tinado a Sanatorio.
Ell premio para Il proyecto
que Sc eliza sera d7SI 2oo-y Sc
adjudiCaran adenaS dos acce-
sits de $2oo-caGa uno.
Los proyectos deberan ser eK
tregados antes lie las doce del
dia del sabado de Octubre 1907
al Secretario d la Comision don
Manuel Gomrz, cuya direction
cs Tetuan ~ escritorio de Sres.
r. Paniagua 90. a y quien pue-
den dirigirse los III, resados pa
"a obtener una copia a. diego
de condolences del concurso.
San Juan de Puerto Rico 20
de Julio de 1907.
FL Presidente,
AUeIin0 Vicente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-08-09

El precio de cada lfnea de edictos,
judiciales, publicados tres veces con
secutivas en- el BoLETIN MERCANrlL,
vale 5 centavos. En- otras publica-
clones SC cobran 10 y IS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-08-09
L0s teAegrafistas EN- E1uaeBqa
En- la ciudad de Chicago

Nueva York, viernes-Dicen de Washing
ton que los telegrafstas de Chicago Sc declara-
ron anoche en- huelga.
Existe ell tenor de que sigan Ell msmo pro-
cedimiento los telegrafstas de Nueva York, 10
que harla mucho mas grave Ell Conhic-v.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-08-09

Elegantemente encuaderna-
dos en- piel y adornos de pla-
ia, sc acaban de rtcibir en- esta
Imprenta. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
CHURCHES FOR PEACE
GREAT CHRISTIAN PETITION RE-
CEIvED AT THE HAGUE.

THE HAGUE. June 25.-The president of
the peace conference M. Nelidoff, today
received deputation from Christian
churches throughout the world, headed by
the Very Rev. William Henry Fremantle,
Dean of Ripon, who presented an address
urging the conference to insure peace, JUS
tice and humanity. The address was sign
ed by all the leading churchmen of Great
Britain, except the Catholics, who refused
to participate even indirectly in a confer
ence to which the pope was not invited
Nine American Batholic bishops signed the
address.
M. Nelidoff cordially thanked the depu-
tation for the interest taken in the work of
the conference, to which, he said, the adj
dress would be communicated adding that
every one earnestly desired the success Of
its work.
The proposition which France presented
to the second committee Gland war; has not
yet been definitely drafted 1t will merely
express the wish that a declaration of war
be compulsory before the opening of hos
tflities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
BAD CHINESE REVOLT
CIVIL AND MILITARY OFFICIALS
ARE BUTcHERED.

VICTORIA, B. c., June 25.-Refugees
were fleeing to Hongkong from the districts
affected by the revolution in south China
when the steamer Empress Of Japan. which
arrived yesterday. left Hongkong. All re-
ported the rebel movement as q most pre-
tentious one, with an army organized after
European methods War notes, which the
rebel leaders promised to redeem at twice
face value after the fail Of Canton, we're
being issued, proclamations posted and
everything carried out in form.
Most Of the arms used are French quick
firing rifles and machine guns. smuggled
during the past three years by way of
Annoy and Canton.
After capturing the towns on the way to
Swallow the rebel forces moved again
northward. seemingly making toward Can
ton. Huichou. on the Kowleen mainland,
opposite Hongkong. was captured the i'm
perial troops being badly worsted. France
is taking advantage of the outbreak to press
for a French expedition being sent to Cam
ton to protect that city, and Picking officials
are reported strenuouSly opposing such a
move. Large quantities of supplies for the
rebels are arriving at Hongkong in the
names of foreigners.
Bloody Incidents.
Some bloody incidents are reported. At
Wongkong. near Swallow, where the civil
and military officials were butchered, in
other cities taken, Yang, a customs cficial.
was killed by the standard Of the rebels and
the standard was sprinkled with his blood,
as were some of the banners
Families OF some OF the officials were
forced to drown themselves in wells. Refu-
gees are arriving in sad condition. many
having abandoned everything, even sick
and children, In their precipitate flight.
Outbreaks have been reported also from
Human and Szechuan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
AGITATORS IN JAPAN
FROM PACIFIC COAST
STIRRING UP KINGDOM.

VICTORIA. B. c., June 25.-Adyices were
received by the Empress Of Japan yester-
day from Toxic that Yamasaka Otakichi of
seattle. who. with Yamada Of San Fran
cisco, Is in Japan arousing public opinion
against the United States with regard to
the San Francisco affair. in an interview
with Viscount Hayashi. foreign minister.
urged the adoption Of proposals that Japan
reject the American Japanese treaty mu-
tually restricting immigration; that the
latter part of article OF the commercial
treaty be deleted when the treaty is re-
vised in 1909. this passage being that the
stipulations Of the article shall not effect
''the laws, ordinances and regulations" in
regard to immigrants and other matters
(which are in force or may hereafter be
enacted in either of the two countries,
and that commissioners should be sent to
California by the Toxic government to in
vestigate the matter on the spot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
QUIETER IN THE MIDI
FRENCH GOVERNMENT IS MORE
CONFIDENT.

PARIS, June 25.-The sensational papers
TIMES of troops in the south. but the war
ministry declares the statements made to
be only exaggerations of insignificant Incl
dents. adding that nothing seditious has
occurred.
The mutinous soldiers of the 18th Regi-
lnent of Infantry, recently stationed at
Agde. have arrived at Gap, Department Of
the Hautes-Alpes, forty-six miles from
Grenoble. When the officers have been re-
placed the troops will be sent to southern
Tunis.
The wine fraud bill, as adopted by the
chamber Of deputies, was made urgent in
the senate today and was referred to a
committee.
Upon the advice of M. Aldy deputy from
the Aube. the socialists did not attempt to
press their motion for the release of the
persons arrested in the south, the chamber
this afternoon agreeing with Premier Gle
menceau that the matter should go over
until Friday.
NJ. COutant socialist, a measure Of re-
lief for the wine growers, proposed that the
government purchase wine for distribution
as soldiers rations in the same manner as
is now done in the navy.
, War Minister Picquart announced that
the government was willing to consider the
subject, but said he was opposed to precipi-
tate action. Upon his motion the resolu-
ton. by 245 to 227 votes, was referred to a
committee.
M. Clemenceau today issued a denial of
the statement that he had made a deal
with Marcelin Albert, involving the release
of M. Ferroul, ex-mayOr of Narbonne. and
the arrested committeeman of Argelliers,
and the withdrawal of the troops from the
disturbed district. He said he only told
Albert that If he would employ his infiu-
ence to induce his comrades to return to
legality the government would do every
thing possible to restore tranquility and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
JAPANESE STRIKE RIOT
10000 STRIKERS BURNED BUILD
INGs-PoLIcE CHIEF KILLED.

VICTORIA. B. c., June 25.-Following
the recent labor troubles at the Ashie
copper mines and Muroran collieries seri-
Gus disturbances are reported at the Beshi
copper mines. near Miyanoshita, Japan.
Ten thousand strikers have burned mine
buildings, destroyed much property, killed
the chief of police at Suimoto. and at
tackled a regiment of soldiers sent to quell
the rioting. The miners armed them
selves with rifles and ammunition taken
from the mining companies magazine,
which they destroyed. Dynamite cart
ridges were also used by the rioters.
Many scenes of violence were enacted
and a number of fatalities have been re-
ported. Ringleaders Of the strike move
ment are said to be socialists alleged to
have fomented the troubles at the Ashie
mines
Damage done to the mines is estimated
at over one million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
CUT WIRES DELAY TRAINS.
Secret Service Men Trying to Catch
Miscreants at Streator.

CHICAGO. June 25.-The Tribune today
says:
The california limited" and other fast
trains Of the Santa Fe railroad have been
delayed half hour or more at Streator.
ILL.,, the last few days because some one
has been cutting the block signal wires.
The Streator station is crowded whenever
a fast train approaches slowly. brakeman,
flag In hand. walking between the rails
ahead of the engine.
The block affected extends a mile and
a half west of Streator. Cutting the wires
sets the danger signal permanently
throughout the block. Ten days ago some
one discovered this. Streator residents say
several boys are responsible. but in any
event constant repairs and the watchfulness
Of six secret service men have failed to
prevent the wires being severed. On a train
that arrived here yesterday was Perciyal
Lowell. owner and director of the observa-
tory at Flagstaff, Ariz. He had Just OBJ
tanned some new photographs Of the
canals Of Mars and was hurrying them to
Boston. He missed his connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

are due to improved machinery and meth
eds. As lawyer. you should know that
scarcely one Of the improved methods or
strenuous opposition of the. unions. and the
reports in the higher courts of many states
contain the records OF cases illustrating
than offset by decreased efficiency. should
have resulted in q greatly decreased cost OF
construction instead of the present increase
"In conclusion, you say you do not desire
to express an opinion on the merits of the
controversy. Let us ask you IL you believe
that it is for the best interests Of the build
ing industry and the city of Washington TO
give organized labor or any other single
in any necessary commodity? Also. as a
member of the Chamber of Commerce, do
you believe that outside capital will be
likely to become interested in starting new
Industries in a city whose one present great
industry Is In the control of labor mon
opoly?"
Union Plasterers Only.
The statement was made at labor head
quarters this afternoon that only union
plasterers are at work today on the syna-
gogue Of the Adas Israel Jewish congrega-
ton. One of the labor leaders also stated
that steps were being taken to "straighten
out" several building jobs in the next few
days, and that the outlook for organized
labor us brighter than it has been for some
time. .
I'VE expect to win out soon." he added.
'and there are already signs that the bot
tom is dropping out of the lockout"
The recent statement made by one of the
members Of the executive committee of the
Building trades Mechanics .ounci1, that
the steamfltters' union was asked to with
draw from the council or alliance, was en-
phatically denied today by Mr.. w. A. Dono-
van, secretary Of Steamfitters' Local, No 10,
In a communication to The Star. under the
seal Of his union. He says:
Being q delegate to the council at the
time the steamf1tters withdrew, I myself
wrote the resignation which was accepted.
The reason the steamf1tters withdrew was
because they had a contract with the mas
ter filters Of Washington, D. c., and could
not live up to the laws Of the council with
out breaking that contract"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

scended into the little village about mid
night. and with big rifles held at bay those
who sought to interfere with their plans.
Guards were left outside the offices. while
three masked men blew the safe with nitro
glycerin. They were less than an hour
completing the job.
Emerging from the building with the
booty, they Joined their confederates who
had been on guard, and the entire party
escaped into the mountains. The band Is
believed to be from Ohio. and other rob-
berries are feared by the big coal concerns
in the mountains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
NEW SWEDISH MINISTER.
Banqueted at Chicago-Toasts to
President and King.

CHICAGO. June 25.-Toasts TO the health
Of President Roosevelt and King Oscar were
drunk standing with equal enthusiasm by
the Swedish Americans who attended the
banquet given last night at the Auditorium
Hotel in honor OF II. L. F. Lagercrantz, the
new Swedish minister to the United States.
Addresses were made by Gov. Dineen.
Chief Justice Olson of the municipal court
and Corporation Counsel Brundage. the lat
ter in behalf of Mayor Busse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
hBReY E:|TReDR-

young Estes. not even God Almighty him
self"
Mr.. Perkins said that after the hearing
he refused Judge Loving bail, but referred
him to the bail commissioners, who had
authority to grant ball in such cases.
When c. A. Wood. the constable who
served the warrant upon Judge Loving
charging him with the murder of Theodore
Estes. was called to the stand. Mr.. Lee,
counsel for the defense. by close cross
questioning. finally got him to admit that
from the statement Of the accused at the
preliminary hearing he was under the i'm
preston that the young woman had been
assaulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK June 25.-Arrived: Steamer
Mnnetonka. from London.
SIASCONSET, Mass, June 25 - The
steamer Carpathia, from Naples for New
York. was in communication by wireless
telegraph with the station here when 200
miles east of Sandy Hook at Z am WIN
probably dock about 7:3O am. Wednesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
NOT IN A RAID.
Statement by Members Of National
Guard Band.

Members Of the Brigade Band Of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Columbia
stated today that the published reports of a
raid at Glen Echo Park last Sunday were
incorrect. section Of the band rendered
concert at the park. they explain, and
the musicians had boarded a car to return
to this city. when some one asked for
their names "as witnesses" Mr.. Donald
B. Macleod, chief musician of the band.
was merely visitor to the park. 1t is
said that he witnessed no arrests. and did
not note even the semblance of raid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
SCARE AT THE g. p. o.
Report That Internal Machine Had
Been Found

An iron ball. supposed to be loaded with
gunpowder or dynamite, was found In the
alley between the old and new government
printing office buildings about IL O'Clock
today. Reports were at once spread
through the two structures that an Internal
machine had been brought there for the
purpose Of blowing up the structures
The ball appeared to be the end of an
old andiron. 1t was turned over to Supt
Collins and by him sent to the ordnance
office at the War Department 1t will be
taken to the proving grounds at Indian
Head for examination as to it's contents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
SAFE BLOWN AT CoALWOoD.
Robbers Get Nearly $1,000 in West
Virginia Town-Escaped.
pecial Dispatch to The Stal

Special Dispatch to The Star
BRISTOL. Tenn, June 25.-The safe of
the George L. Carter coal operations at
Coalwood, w. Va, was blown open by
masked men Sunday night and robbed of
nearly $1,000 in cash, bonds and a large
number of valuable papers. The robbers
were masked and rode horses. They de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
WASHINGTON BOYS SUCCESSFUL.
Young Payne and Sylvester Pass Ex-
aminations at Annapolis.

The Navy Department is informed that
Roger w. Payne of Washington. d. c., son
Of Mr.. Elmer w. Payne Of the Associated
Press. has passed the mental and physical
examinations at Annapolis and been for
mally admitted to the Naval Academy. and
that James McF. Sylvester of Washington.
D. c., son Of Maj. Sylvester, chief OF police.
has passed the mental examination for en-
trance to the academy. These two young
men were appointed to the Naval Academy
by President Roosevelt as representatives
Of the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
100000 Fire in Utica.

UTICA. n. Y. June 25.-The plant of the
Utica Drop Forge and Tool Company was
destroyed by fire early today. entailing q
loss of 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
Many Noted Guests.

BEFORE the speeches. a telegram Oh con-
graduation. signed 1.-THE Undergraduates OF
Oxford" was read. as was another from the
New York Pilgrims,
Mr.. Clemens began his speech by thank
ing the Oxford men warmly. In the center
Twain in Pilgrims robes, holding a NAM
moth pen and leading a jumping frog by a
string. The program contained verses by
Owen Seaman. editor Of Punch.
The presence of Mr.. Birrell and many
other members of parliament was particu-
larly complimentary because in order to
attend they were obliged to absent them
selves from one Of the most important and
most interesting debates OF the session.
The committee in charge Of the luncheon
was obliged to refuse the applications Of
nearly q thousand persons of prominence
who were anxious to attend.
Wills Filed for Probate.
By the terms Of the will Of Joseph Pryor,
dated April 20, 1893, with codicil Of Feb
ruary 5. 1905, and offered for probate to-
day, house on Wilson street Is devised to
his widow, Rebecca Pryor. for life or wild
owhood. At her death or remarriage the
property Is to go to his two children, Jo-
seph and Cora Pryor. To his daughter,
Lucy Smith, is bequeathed 81 and nothing
more" and to his grandson. Charles Smith,
is given a horse The remaining estate is
ucViSSu u TIE WIDOW. george II. chapman
is named as guardian of the children but
no executor is named. By the codicil $50 Is
given to daughter-in-law. Belle Pryor. and
$25 to a nephew, Jefferson Weldon.
Should Lewis Rawls and his brother
Frank, from whom their father Abraham
Rawls, had not heard for forty years
when he made his will in April, 1890.
which was filed today for probate, read
quests Of IS each await them under
their fathers will Similar requests are
made to three other Of his children,
John p. Rawls, Robert Rawls and Mary
F. Hall.
A life interest in the residence of the
estate is given to the widow, Lucinda
Rawls. and at her death is to descend
to George Rawls, a son Of the testator.
The son George is also to have part lot
Is in square 62O. The widow is to act
az executrix
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
District Youth at Annapolis.

DIstr1ct YOUTH at annapolis.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 25.-Roger W.
Payne Of Washington. D. c.. was the only
candidate sworn in as a midshipman this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
THE INNOCENT ABROAD
DINNER TO MARK TWAIN IN
LONDON.

LONDON. June S.-The finest tribute
which Mark Twain SAMUEL L. Clemens)
has received in England was the Pilgrims
luncheon in his honor today. The hosts
numbered $50. many Of whose names are
known both sides Of the Atlantic. Two
notable speeches were made, that Of Chief
Secretary for Ireland Birrell. introducing
Mark Twain. which was classic and full of
humor. concluding with q tribute which
brought the company to its feet with pro-
longed cheering. and Mr.. Clemens reply.
which was largely humorous. But after
talking in that strain for some minutes. Mr..
Clemens paused and said:
I have chaffed and chaffed and chaffed.
but man does not reach the verge Of sew
enty-two years without knowing life"
He then proceeded in a serious and some
what pathetic strain, which touched his
auditors deeply. At the finish he bowed his
thanks, saying: Il have to catch train
for Oxford" and withdrew while the hosts
cheered with an enthusiasm unusual among
EnRiiShmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25

F0r the PERSECUTION.
When court convened for the afternoon
session yesterday witnesses for both the
prosecution and defense were called and
sworn, after which they were ordered to
leave the courtroom by Judge Barksdale.
r. Walton Moore requested the Judge to al
low persons not duly subpenaed as wit
E6sSes to leave the room until needed by
the defense. This request asked so as
to give the wife and daughter of the ac-
cused the privilege of remaining away until
the day that they will be called to testify.
The request was granted. and Mrs. Low
ing and her daughter left Immediately for
their hotel. where they will stay until in
structed 10 appear again.
Eyewitness to Killing
The first witness called yesterday was Fay
cite Foster. negro employed on the farm
owned by b. F. Whitehead Foster. who
was summoned by the commonwealth was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-25
Determined to Kill.

determined to Kill.
Did he add anything to this statement? ?"
He did. No one, he went on to say.
could have Drevented him from killing
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dulged in is that 1t may result In
checking the spontaneous perform
ance of duty which earns them
abuse. We trust, however, that that
spirit which has ever guided our
people in their march to higher and
better things will prevent them
from halting at the performance of
a plain duty even though the whole
world indulge in morbid criticism"
Without the restraining influence
of American troops today, the Moros
of Mindanao would enslave the Fill
ipino people residing in the towns,
and then would begin movement
against the northern islands, as of
old. No force the Filipinos, with
their limited means. could oppose to
the Moros would long keep them in
check.
AS a fighting machine, the Moro is
unique in human species. In four
fights in this province, some two
thousand Moros have been engaged,
all dying practically to man. OPP
posed to such fighters, the naturally
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A New Kind of Bait.

After weeks of waiting and long
ing for the sport, rods. reels, gait,
was in readiness
for weeks trout fishing.
The young wife, smiling joyously,
hurried into the room, extending to-
ward her husband some sticky,
speckled papers.
For goodness sake" he ex-
claimed, what on earth are you do
ing with those old fly-papers?"
Il saved them for you from last
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summer. dear" she answered. You
know you said you always had To buy
flies when you went fishing. - Ex-
change.
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timid Filipinos Guild not hold their
nWp tn nyaaad vaar

t1mId FfI1pinos cuId not mold their
own to exceed a year.
If, however, the American peo-
pie are determined to try the expert
ment of an Oriental republic, and
are willing to risk the humiliation
of failure, | will point out in my
next letter how the Moro country
can be turned to advantage in assist
ing the Filipinos on their way to
independence and self-government--
S. e. DeRackin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-31

How could you easier make extra
spending money for summer pleas
ure than by asking your neigh
bors and friends to give you their
subscriptions to the News.