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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-31

|Besada la cartera de Hacienda es el
nombre, importancia Y fuerza dentro
de III parhdo. Del paso por el poder
hoy del senor Nillaverde no Sc tendrfa
hoy noticia alguna 81 no hubiera desem
penado en- q una obra dificil Y plau-
sible
Ahora bien, 10 que hay que pedir
d Dios es que el actual ministro de Ha-
cienda no haga las cosas con la inten-
cion que sus mas imprudentes amigos
lie suponen: con el fin Gle anular es-
tc j el otro personaje de su partido.
Ponga su pensamiento en- ell bien
pubhco Y este interes someta sus
planes; ESQ es 10 que el pals lie agra
decera seguramente. Pero no hagamos
reformas en- Hacienda con ell solo fin
ole mantener una politlca personal den
tro dc una agrupaci6n, perque enton-
ces nos tememos que ha de ser POGO
s6lido NADIA duradero 10 que el Sc
nor Besada lleve 4 cabo.
Para TRAFALGAR con exito en- 81 depar-
tamento de Hacienda es precise que el
ministro sc divide no ya de esos inte-
reses De camarilla que las gentes lie su-
ponen, sino de que pertenece a un par
tido poIitico de que tiene correli-
gionarios ESQ cs 10 prmero que ha-
Ella don Juan Francisco Camacho en-
cuando juraba el aIudido cargo.
Emilin Sanchez Pastor
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-31
TRIBUNAL SUPREME DE PUERTO
RICO
0ficina del Secretario

Por la presente Sc informa al publ
co en- general, que los programs para
la admission de aspirantcs al ejercicio
de su ABOGACIA ante los TribunaIes
insulares, no Sc distribnyen en- esta off
Gina. debiendo dirigirse todo el que in
terese algdn ejemplar de ellos, d la Ii
breria del Boletin Mercantil, que ha
tornado su cargo In publication y
venta de los mismos
San Juan. ? r.. - Julio de 1907
A r. Castro,
Secretario del Tribunal Supreme
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
ABILENEITEs IN CALIFORNIA.
J. B. Case Has Boom ON Coast for
q High Position.

Fresno, CAL, Republican: J. B.
Case, president Of the s-MiSsis-
sippi congress, recently held in San
Francisco, paid a visit to Fresno yes
terday in company with Mrs. Case,
Hon. J. W. Creech, chairman OF the
ways and means committee Of the
Kansas legislature and c. N. Harger,
editor OF the Abilene, Kansas, ReHec-
tor. President Case and his party
are touring the coast before returning
to their Kansas home.
"Fresno is jewel-one Of the
handsomess cities / ever saw, and I
have been something Of traveller"
said the president last night. I'VE
came up the valley from Stockton and
are surprised and delighted with the
evidences Of thrift and progress. 1
am loyal to Kansas, but the Sunhower
state will have to keep up a mighty
swift pace or central California will
pass IT,"
J.B. Case is q stanch Republican
and a supporter OF Taft. While in
San Francisco bis name was proposed
as secretary Of the interior in case
Taft was elected and the movement
received great support. Case said
last night that be was not opposed to
the Office. II is stated thst q big
boom for the president Of the Trans
Mississippi congress has been started
in the Mississippi states.
He is q banker Of Kansas and
large land owner, besides dealing .
great deal With politics.
The party win be the guests Of the
chamber Of commerce at 3 luncheon,
3 ride over the city and . 6O-mils au-
tomobIls trip 70 the vineyards and
fruit farms Of the valley today. They
leave tonight for Los Angeles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
Wants Second Term.
AS County Treasurer

One Of the second term candidates
on the Republican ticket this year is
F. W. Morse, county treasurer, who
is now serving his first term in that
capacity, and doing it most accept-
ably. Mr.. Morse has proved himself
a very careful and efficient public SER
want, and the Office Of county treas
urer was never in better hands or its
affairs in better shape. 1t is rule
Of Mr.. Morse to have his work up in
shape each day, with the result that
there is no dragging and no mistakes.
The duties Of the county treasurer
are Of a nature that at this season Of
the year he has little leisure to per-
NIT him to go out campaigning for
any length oftime without neglectingI
the duties he is elected to perform.
For that reason Mr.. Morse finds II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
DAMAGE SUIT FILED.
John Murrison Asks $1,000 for At
tack Of Vicious Dog.

A suit for $4,000 damages was filed
ID district court today against John
N. thinner who formerly lived north
east Of town but moved recently to
Grand Island, Neb. The suit is
brought BY John Murrison in behalf
Of his three-year-old daughter Efie.
From the petition IL seems that Mr..
and Mrs. Murrison and daughter were
visitors at the thinner home and that
while the child was in the house she
was attacked BY . dog which Is de-
scribed % "yicious, dangerous and
iaFoclous," " and her cheek, mouth and
taea badly laceFated, leaving heT psE-.
Inanently injured and disdgured,
4 y u - II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
Sure Of Election
AS Representative

Dickinson county voters are pleased
to be able to support one Of her ma
awe sons for the Office Of representa-
tive. Charles A. Case, the Republi-
can nominee for that important office,
was born here and is intimately ac-
quainted with the needs and aspira-
tions Of this county. He is a young
man Of sterling worth, unquestioned
integrity and well fitted by temper
ment, education and training to play
a conspicuous part in our lawmaking
body at Topeka next winter. He is
practical man, has no pet hobbies to
ride, no enemies to punish and will
be in favor Of such laws as will
give every man square deal."us-
ing that phase in its true meaning.
No jobs will be put through with
his sanction. He will zealously and
earnestly protect the interests Of this
county and see that we gel, what is
coming to us in every way,
The voters Of this county, regard
less Of politics, believe in Charley
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

impossible to make thorough can
vas Of the county, much as he would
like to call on all electors personally
but he believes he can best serve their
interests by looking after his duties.
Mr.. Morse for years resident Of
Manchester. was first elected in 1906
and assumed the duties OF county
treasurer year later. He has con-
Quoted the Office in a business like
manner, accurately, honestly and
with uniform courtesy to all, aud
while he had many friends when he
went into Office he has largely in
creased that circle since he became a
county official. His reelection, Of
coprse, is among the certainties, for
the people believe in duly rewardfng
d capable official.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
Taxes No Higher
News Lie Nailed

that the taxes collected in this county
In 1908 is $6,278.06 LESS than in
1907,and not on increase Of over s10,.
900 as alleged by the News.
It has always been said that Demo
Gratis can't figure and when they do
try to, they make the figures lie. In
seeking to cast reflections upon Re
publican officials and candidates, the
News has brought to light facts that
are a credit to them and cannot but
help increase their vote. It may be
true that in some cases taxes are
higher but that depends entirely upon
me Kpprafssment put upon the prop
erty In the different years. 't
Let as take as an example G. r..
Livingston Of Buckeye who pays taxes
on $50 acres Of land in that township
and personal property and two prop
critics in Abilene. His taxes this
year, 1908, is $46 LESS than in 1907.
In very few cases are taxes any
higher and in a great many ones they
are lower.
The News should get out another
bug-aboo to deceive the voters, this
one is too easily refuted to cut any
figure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

The court house has had during the
past two years no more accommodate
ing and painstaking official than H
w. King, CandidatIon on the Repub.
lican ticket for reelection to the office
Of county clerk. Mr.. King Possssses
IN 4 marked degree that qualAty Of
proficiency 50 necessary in that ciiice.
EFssys lugislntg1 Ids me1e dpsies
and burdens to the Office and Mr..
King has seiled many night to keep
bis records up to the mark. No une
goes to that office for information
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

bits and threw the pieces away. This
action was seen BY Elston, who fol-
lowed him over his route and the
destoyed letter was recovered.
Money had disappeared at the
Joliet postoftice for more than fifteen
years and several efforts were made
to clear the mystery. Elston was
assigned to the case last week and at
once suspected the guilty party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
SIX KILLED IN ACCIDENT.
Two Street Cars In Kansas City
Have Collision.

A special to the Chrlsty Grain Go.
from Kansas City tells Of serious ac-
Cident this morning at $3.50. Two
street cars on Troost between 18th
and 18th crushed into each other kill
ing six and injuring over 40. The
motorman on the forward car lost
control and the car shot backwards,
crushed into the next car which was
about rs feet behind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
Had Fine Rain.

All parts Of Dickinson county were
visited by good showers Monday
afternoon, putting the ground in
good condition. Some farmers have
not yet sowed their wheat but will do
so now. Wheat that is up looks we'll.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

several years In the governnieAse 4
vice in the Philippines and knows ths'
requirements Of good county super
intendent. He has resided in this
county for many years and promises
II elected to devote all his time
and energies to the iuthering Of the
interests Of the schools Of this county.
He is clean, accommodating and the
records Of the office will be kept in
first class shape under his manage
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

without getting it, and it is given as
ifit were a pleasure and nota bur-
den. The ofiicC has also been blessed
with most efficient deputy, Mrs. H.
W. King, Who ably assists in the dis
charge q the many duties falling to
that Office.
That Mr.. King will be reelected
goes glthant sagingsnA EIll continue
to discharge bis duties 70 the com.
plete satisfaction ofeyerybQdy having
business with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
WILL MEET HERE.
State Library Association Decides
on Abilene for Its Meeting.

Miss Ida Romig is home from .
meeting Of the Kansas Library Assoc
citation at Kansas City, Kas. At the
closing session Saturday she deliv-
cred an address which received much
praise. 1t was decided to hold the
1909 meeting in Ottawa and the 1910
one In Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

The wage Garner scholarship In 3
technical school, offered in this paper
some time ago by DR.. F. s. BlayDey,
has been awarded to Henry Z. Gish
as the most worthy contestant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
THEY SENT FOR SHIELDS.
Judge Supple Loses q Fee By Being
Out of His OHice.

Salina Journal; A good looking
young woman Of 9l and . young neu
-a few years older apHearsd q ths
once oi the probate judge late Friday
afternoon and announced that they
wanted to get married and have It
done right away. They were from
Abilene and their names were W, N.
Fritz and Frances L. Allison. Rev.
D. H. Shields Of the Christian church
was called BY telephone and perform
ed the ceremony at the court house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
CAUGHT MAIL THIEF.
Jess Elston Apprehends Letter
Carrier In Illinois.

J. 7. Elston, who was employed in
the Abilene postoffice for many years,
but is now a government postofice
inspector, was instrumental in cap
turing mail thief yesterday.
r. F. Palmer is a letter carrier Of
joliet, ILL.,, and bas made written
confession that be has been pilfering
letters for sixteen years, and that the
amount Of money stolen is large, al
though he kept no account Of it.
In his possession when taken into
custody, Elston found marked $1.OO
bill which he had enclosed in q ''test"
letter. Palmer tore the letter into
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

The News is attempting to make
political capital out Of the amount Of
money raised in this county for taxes
in the years 1907 and 1908 In big
black type the statement was printed
on the first page last week and later
handbills circulated promiscuously in
the county. AZ usual the figures are
Incorrect and must have been secured
during one Of HoWe'S somnambuliytic
performances. The correct figures in
ths matter are here given in connec-
ton with the ones printed In the
News. The correct ones are taken
lllpiHthsrssg shs esunty trsAss
ursrs Office which can. b spbstsn-
tisted BY any voter who thinks they
are not correct.
The News figures as published last
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
M. f. AumiIIer Will
Give His Full Time

Nearly all the Republican candi-
dates this year have clear field ior
their election and none more so than
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

M. F. Aumiller, Republican candidate
for county superintendent. Thiirr
really one Of the most import N
fees in the county and shouldl1s N
by careful, palnstaking ~ NI
known to be competent u
standard Of our sch T WI
Il is usually PisT N|
dividual and Ssi9 Nl
to proficiency. 80 N
publicans present y l
made success Of teaclll1 III
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22

CHARLES A. CASE.
Case and it will be no surprise II he
heads the ticket with the largest ma
jority given any candidate on Nov.
3rd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-22
Has, Made Good
AS County Clerk

l1isk
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25

studying. II 3 interesting to note how
Saul showed the spirit that was in
him, by claiming that "he" had obeyed
the Lord in every particular but where
there was any deviation from strict
obedience, "the people" were respon-
sible for it. And then he tried to
gloss it over by claiming that it was
done for religious purposes, which was
a straight out lie, albeit a royal one,
and intended to deceive the elect.
In meeting this last plea, the sorrow
full old prophet sternly reminds him
that obedience is more acceptable to
God than sacrifice, however costly or
extensive. Just here lies the main les
son for us. We are so prone to modi-
fy Gods commands,-to substitute
something else for the thing command
ed,-to argue that the motive justifies
the commission or modification, and
that our preferences are a little bet
ter than the Lords requirements, that
1t behooves us to prayerfully consid-
er how and where we stand.
Saul was plainly told that because
he had rejected the word of Jehovah,
that God had rejected him from being
king. The rest of the interview is
dramatic in the extreme. Saul con-
fesses his sin and begs Samuel to re-
turn with him. Samuel refuses, and as
he turns away Saul seizes his garment.
The garment is rent, and the king is
reminded that this is sign that the
kingdom is fent from him and given
to another and better man. Saul beg
| ged that the breach between them
should be hidden from the people, and
Samuel went with him to the sacri-
flee.
Old as Samuel was, he had strength
of arm enough to hew Agag to pieces,
which he did without mercy or com.
junction. He left Saul, mourning for
him as for one already dead, and never
in his lifetime, spoke to him again.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25

battle. Again at Hormah, when inc
men of Israel, first panic stricken by
the report of the spies, and then apal-
led at the command to turn backward
into the wilderness and die, would fight
anyhow, in disobedience of Moses, the
Amalekites aided the Cannanites in de-
feating them. Years afterward, in lea
que with the Moabites, they invaded
the land of Israel, and were defeated
by Ehnud, in a great battle near Jer-
icho. Again in alliance with the Mid
ianites, they even crossed the Jordan
and laid waste the rich plain Of Es-
draelon; but were signally defeated by
Gideon, and driven home in utter con-
fusion. The decimated bands return
ed to their desert wanderings, and we
see them no more until Saul was COM
missioned to exterminate them.
But few details of the expedition are
given. At the head of an invading
army of over two hundred thousand
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25

WORKERS
They Will Hold Big Demonstration
in Milwaukee to Protest
Against the Prohis.
Hearst News Service

Milwaukee, Wis, July 25.-Mam.
moth demonstrations against the de
structive inroads upon national pros
perity" made by the prohibition and
anti-saloon movement will be held to-
morrow by the Brewery Workers
Union. Thousands of brewery work
men and members of various other
labor unions are expected to partici-
pate. Prominent labor leaders will
speak at Pabst Park upon the prohi-
bition issue.
1t is declared that there are 600
laborers idle in Milwaukee as re.
suit of the spread of prohibition and
that loss of nearly half a million
dollars in wages has resulted.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25

FOR sALE-A $4,000 Drug Store
and fixtures with daily sales of over
$50, located in prosperous town of
$500 people, on splendid railroad in
timber belt of South Mississippi. This
is one of the best business opportuni-
ties in the state. Address all commu-
nications to Drug Store care Daily
News. Hattiesburg, Miss. jul "a If
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25
FOR SALE.

By order of the court am offering
for sale all of the property of the SAM
tary Plumbing Company, consisting of
plumbing and electrical materials.
Will sell in bulk or retail.
J. S. LEE, Assignee.
At NJ. ]. Epley's Real Estate Office.
jul IL tt
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25
New Orleans & Northeastern
Hattiesburg Central Time"
SOUTH BOUND

No. 6 has fifty minutes dead time at
Hattiesburg. No. passes No. 6 at
Hattiesburg. 10. and No. D meet
at Hattiesburg. No. 5 has thirty five
miutes dead time at Hattiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25

TELEPHONE, MAIL OR BRING
YOUR SUISSE RiPTioN TO THE
DAILY NEWS
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-25
Mississippi Central

Mississippi Central
Leaves Hattiesburg, Sis a. m.
Arrives Rrookhaven HAS a. m.
Leaves Brookhaven 200 p. m.
Arrives Natchez $3.50 p. m.
No a.
Leaves Natchez $3.50 a. m.
Arrives Brookhaven 12:40 p. m.
Leaves Brookhaven 800 p. m.
Arrives Hattiesburg $3.50 p. m.
Mo. s.
Leaves Hattiesburg $3.50 p. m.
Arrives Brookhaven 700 p. m.
No. p
Leaves Brookhaven sos a. m.
Arrives Hattiesburg 1885 a. m.
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City
NoRTHBoUND.
No. IL arrives 11:45 a. m.>
No. IA arrives 7:25 D. m.
soUTHRouND.
No. 10 leaves $40 a. m.
No. II leaves 1:50sp. m.
The evening world., 1908-10-03

"A murder" he saspei, as Collinge
halted him. Il seen It myself"
"Where." asked Collinge.
CIV doorway-Ten:A avenue-Fiftv-
eighth street" painted the Informant
''Two-.ner Xi,!-1-vOrIa1."
Did you Sc. it yourselE?' demanded
Collinse.
No." said the other. "bu:-seen them
a-draggnE-body down-steps and be-
gin stripping iools and clothes off he".
Hurry, and you kin g.. EN- in the act"
Called Reserves in Jffy.
Coll!nge Jumped for an all-night drug
store and over the telephone begged
Headquarters 10 give him the West
Forty-seventh street station. over the
wire he shouted to the desk man to
send al! the reserves 10 Fifty-eishth
street and Tenth avenue to help MIN
round - two murderers who had killed
a won D. and then. With his pisto!
drawn. le sped to Fi,ty-eighth street
and thee westward as fat as ne could
leg IT,
The evening world., 1908-10-03
RICH HUSBAND
DOUBTS W|FE'S
KANSAS DIVORCE
Louis NJ. Hemingway Raises
Question in Answer to
Her Suit.

Louis NJ Hemingway claims TO have
discovered that his Beautiful wife, Mn
ME f. p. Hemingway, already had a
husband when they were married at
Jersey city sept 30, 1903
Mrs. Hemingway sued him for sepa-
ration and, on the application OF Her
man L. kC'a, justice Pound granted -
weekly allmonY ana $3.50 couns@! fee
WIN "hieA 10 prosecute Aer action.
b"l 'o-aIy Jus'lce Gerard appo'h eu
Da'lei r -oAalan' on Inc pe''llon oi
ambrose r. M''a""' rele'ee 10 'ake YES
''no'! ana I"Ss upon 'he 'eea"'S ~
TINS sue OF ueefee OF absolute a.
Noi'e d''eseu 10 nav" oeeh srH"'od ~
Aer 'lrst husband in kansas CITY on the
ground that she had deserted him.
T., ~ o,r,.In,I,,, Nrs It.rI,,,,,,,
!" "e' ''''tr' pan 'N'9' = " -
charges ma. Hemingway was OF a Jea 70
GUS disposition. unkiud 10 her and
.,.,,,o., 49,, ,,...ii,, .r,.,,,,, b.,. VII,
l''''i "e' N'"t''S' ''"'7'"S ''' WIN
flirting with a certain prominent gen
rIeu1n. and saving she waH stuck Oh
- -
fAn' gentleman an OF ""'cn SHe &C.
The evening world., 1908-10-03
LIE. SAYS ARCHBISHOP OF
MERRY DEL VAL RESIGNATION

EFT. PAUL. MINI, oct, 3.--Asked to-
day what credeuce was 10 no given to
the story taken first from the Italian
paper the Avanti and now widely cir
culated through the pr, II OF America,
to The effect that Cardinal Merry del
Val is soon 10 resign from the Papal
Fecretaryship OF state. forced 10 that
step In large measure by representa-
tons coming 20 mo Pope from English
and American prelates, among whom he
himself is numbered by name, Arch
bishop ireland said:
The story Is falsehood made out
o. whole cloth. Tho Avantl is an
Gyowed enemy Of the Vatican. Invented
stories, deliberate falsehoods arc their
stock In trade. when facts. or even ap-
pearances ~ facts are wanting There
Is no truth whatsoever 81 tho saylnl
that Cardinal Merry del Val Is about 10
ICsign the pApai Iecretaryshlp OF state.
Tho Cardinal is the trusted friend OF
rus X, whom he has served Loyalty
aud whom he 10 sure to continue 10
serve for many years 70 come As 10
the statement that Eagllsh and Amerl-
can prelates sent 20 the Eope coma
plants against the Cardinal because OF
hit war on nadsrnlsnl. nothiHs could be
more vieioasly false
The evening world., 1908-10-03
AMERICAN GOLD
FOR NEW PARIS
OPERA HOUSE
J. P. Morgan, W.,K. Vanderbilt
ST.. and James Hazen Hyde
to Be Heavy Investors.


ACCORDING to VI. Centanin'. assistant
''hHFesar'o 10 eau II hSa1za general
manager OF tAe Metropolitan Opera
HOUSE "''o ar .'eu mere Oh the f'thch
liner IA '"' 'a''e 'o-"@ " rams 10
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iam X y,rdcr,ir. - lanes Ha7c,
HYDE o. EoI,i,.h,e anna James sriI.-
man and otto Kahn.
Blu TIE rev French nomc for opera
viii no, derand upon American millions
in the aunli1c. The R1jhschills OF
Berlin and the Stearns. Of Paris. whose
wealth is SAID 10 he incalculablc are
thu chief projectors of the new ,nearr,
for music. Mr.. Morgan. NJ. Vanderbilt,
ard The other Americans WHO ale inter
-zteC have sinrIy been drawn in by the
Rotnschilds and because they are all
liberal patrons o. Inc muses..
Centanini declares that ground will be