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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-08-26
EnSayo deSsraCiadO

Richard Hurt, de Is amos de
edad residente en- Jefferson
Avenue, numero I7o, Brooklyn,
eatusias madocon tanto conoss
ia dicho 1ltimamente sobre los
progresses de la aerostatica. Sc lie
ocurrio hacer a su vez algunos
experimentos en- la ciencia de la
navegaci6n aerea. Para Ell efec-
10 encaramose al techo de la
casa provisto de I'm viejo para
guas que creyo, sin duda, podia
desempenar Ell ohcio de para
caidas. Desde esa altura que
mide algo mas de 90 pies, Sc
arroJo al vacio; pero como es de
suponorse, ell improvisado para
caldas no desempeno satisfacto-
rlamente sus funciones Ell mu-
cayo estrellandose CON
ira ell suelo con tai vio!encia Que
no le quedo hueso que no Sc Ie
romplera nj I'm soplo de vida
slqu1era para contar Ell resulta-
90 de Su experimento.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-08-26
DESOE WASHINGTON

FL partido conservador cuba
no t1ene, en- este pals, 10 que en-
jcrga teatral, francesa SC llama
una buena prensa.' NADIA sale
tan bien como Ell exito; y, aun-
que los Tesultados de las cleo
clones de Cuba no son. hasta
ahora, conocidas aqui dc una
manera completa, 10 que de ellos
Sc sabe basta para reconocer
que ese partido ha desplegado
una fuerza con la que no sc con.
taba Fl corresponsal del Sun,
dc nueva York, en- la Habana !,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-08-26
SoccI6n ReigiioSa
Santc S para maf1ana 2z.

Santos para mafana y.
Mira. S.a del Mar. La Transver-
beracion del corazon de Santa Teresa
de JESUS. Santos Bufo OBJ. Aroncio
Carpoforo, Cipriano y Serapio mrs
Cesareo y Siagrio obs. Jose de Ca
lasanz fr Rolando dominica Y San
tas Antusa, Eutalia y Manea mrs '
Margarita prince sa vida.
La misa es con rito simple color
blanco.
MISAS.
Catedral .-Dias laborables: ,. 40
y S.3o.-Festivos: s, ?, s, own.
San Francisco. - Dias laborables
7.-Festivos: 63o. zy7 80
San Jose-Dias laborables: } v
go. 7y7.so.
Santa Ana.-Dias laborables. s 40
--Festivos: 6 y 10.
Puerta d. TERRA. .-Mar,es Do.
mipgo q.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-08-26

benefcia al tabaco v & las frutas, bien
vale la pena detenerse considerar
que ell azlicar recibe IN subsidio
effective dc aprcximadamente ocho
millones de dollars por conducto de
aquElla.
Aparte de TODD sentimiento altruis-
ia, entendemos que por propio inte-
res deben. tanto la riqueza azucarera
como las dem5s favorecidas. dar la
mano la cafeteria Y yayudarla 4 que
surja nuevamente prospera, para que
ella siga siendo en- Ell porvenir base
importante de tributacion y fuente de
bienestar para todos aquellos que 4
ese cultivo dedican sus afanes.
7 10 mismo que las industrias $
puertorriquefias apelamos, acudire-
mos con mas insistencia auu las
grandes organizsciones industriales.
mercantiles y agricolas de la metro
en- la prospcridad de medic million de
|consumidores. q quienes. merced la
tarifa. abastecen elias casi por COM
pleto.
En- ese criterio, sc inspirara la CO.
mission al redactar la memoria. y ira
zadas las lineas generates de esta,
iremos 4 Ia Asamblea de cafeteros
con la mejor buena fe: confiados en-
Ia justicia de nlestra demanda nos
esforzaremos para que la forma y
fondo del Memorial respondan 4 los
fines perseguidos y eslen la altura
del Congreso Americana.
Pero, aparte del Memorial que So
metemos la Asamblea diremos tam
bien los zlli reunidos = Una vez
n;,.a ; S;.snans 4 Washington en- soil
Adscritos In nodalidad - 80
nacional, para el tamoices...se seonomis :,
benefcio de Ia Tarifa: 81 spoifc OF mo mos
Ga vez fracasamos en- tan legftfmo
empefio, lleguese nuestra VOC 4 los
Ar oceros. Viticultores, Cerveceros
" Manufacturers Nacionales todos,
para decirles: Lo mismo que para
el consumidor americana era desco
nocido nuestro cafe. no SC conocfan
aqui, hace diez amos apenas, mi el
arroz, nj el vino. POGO las cervezas v
NADIA las manufactures de algod6n,
cafzado y sederias americanas. He
mos solicitado del Congreso, es decIr,
de vuestros mandatarios que. Dor el
mismo procedimiento, merced nj cual
aquellos productos vuestros, SIC han
impnesto al consumidor puertorri-
querio. Sc imponga igualmente al
consumidor americana, ell cafe de
nuestra terra"
Ha sido en- vano. Ii tarifa seguira
oprimiendo 4 nuestros cafeteros sin
brindarles ben eticio alguno. pero esa
indiferencia nacional y vuestra no
puede, en- modo alguno, implicar
nucstra indiferencia. No asistiremos
impasibles 4 la desaparici6n de la in
dustria cafeteria puertorriquef1a: de.
tras de esos cafeteros. esta la Tsla
entera dispuesta usar de represa-
las con todos aquellos. que. ampara
dos gencrosameute por ella en- sus
industrias, miran. sin embargo, con
la mas absolute indiferencia el porve-
mir dc los intereses insulares, hoy,
an americanos como los suyos de |
los cuales son ellos fatalmente soli- |
1arios.
Ponce, 2. r., "a de Agosto de oos.
Seccion de Ponce de Ia Camara de
Comercio dc Puerto Rico.-Carlos
Armstrong, Presidente: Comisi6n de
Propaganda para la Protection Al Ca.
e.-Carlos Lopez de Tord, presi-
lente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-08-26

ldando por SECURE que de los tres
Ielementos que han peleado, Ell
Iconservador sera el que obtenga
mayor botin, califlca este de
"broma International fundan-
dose en- que la intervention
americana favorecio a los libe-
rales y la mayoria del cuerpo
electoral al irse con los conser-
vadores, ha condenado i los Ii
berales y a la Intervention Me
parece que por la parte que lel
toca al gobierno de Washington
ldira de esta condemnation 10 cue
el rey Fernando Septimo dijo de
la.famosa bofetada: Ahi me las
den todas.'
Ef corresponsal del Sun atri-
buye las ventajas logradas porI
los conservadores 4 las divisio-
mes delos liberales Y al especta-
culo dado por estos, en- los dos
ultimos amos. con sus asaltos d
os empleos publicos. Otro dia-
rio neoyorquino. ell muy discre-
to y desapasionado Post, We en-
esas ventajas 10 mejor que ha
ha bido en- las elecciones Y opina
que Cuba debera alegrarse ST
ellos bastan para poner al parti-
do conservador en- condolences
de apoderarse de la Presidencia
FL Post" agrega, Ell general
Menocal. dc quien Sc habla CO
mo candidate dc ese partido, es
el primer hombre mencionado
para la Presidencia, que sea
ldigno de csc cargo. :. Ell gene
TAI MSnceal representa- Ia clase
culta y acomadada ("well-to-
de- genuinamente conservado-
ia. que hasta ahora, C ha ne
gado d hacer politics can In saifa
gang J de jugadGres prdspe
ros, ladrones de caballos Y re-
volucionarios, d los cuales la
suerte de la guerra ha colocado
en- primera fila despues de la
caida del gobierno de Estrada
Palma. 81 Menocal fuese ele-
|gldo presidente, habria promesa
Icierta de estabilidad para la re
publlca reconstituida; promesa
de que Sc careceria 81 fuese ele
gido alguno otro de los candida
tos actuales.
In varios periodioos Sc hal
d1cho que 10 importante no es el
resultado de estas elecciones nj
el que tengan las de Presidente;
slno 10 que sucedera despues.
FL partido derrotado. Use resip-
nara? lHabra O no habra con
vulsion"?
En- Santo Domingo no la ha
habido desde hace dos amos VI
no sc ven probalidales de queI
la haya en- algun tempo, a luz
gar por IN informe enviado al
ministro de la Guerra de los Es-
tados Unidos por Mr.. Pullmaa.
que es el Administrator general
de las Aduanas dominicanas /,
En- aquella republica han meio-
rado mucho las situacion politi. c
ca y la hnanciera. Los ingresos {
del Iesoro en- 1908 1909 estan I(
en- cerca de cuatro y
millones dc pesos, de los cuales ;
IN million doscientos mil Sc
1estinaran a pagar inteTeses V
amortizaciones de la Deuda.
Il periodic presidential que
era dc cuatro amos, Sc ha exten.
lido d siete. Sc ha creado TN
I'm ministerio de Agri- y
,ultura y Comercio Y una Di-
'eccion de Obras P1blicas. Sc .
"a a gastar 30 mil pesos en- una
'scuela experimental agrioola Y
'tros 40 mil pesos en- obras de 8
lego. Sc han empleado 1o.aool
n Las estaclones de telegrafia :
IN hilos. Todo este parece unl
'uento dc hadas; porque, antes,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
A BRICK POOR HOUSE.
Mobile Board of Revenue Considering
 Plans.


 Mobile, Oct. 20 - Special. )-The Board of Revenue and Road Commits sfoners have decided that brick structures will replace the wooded ones burned in the fire at the county poor house last Tsursday morning. and plans calling for a structure to cost between S5,0OO and $6,000 have been accepted hv the Board.
 The new structure will contain about twelve rooms and a chapel in addition to a dining room and kitchen. The new building will be thoroughly modern and if possible the Commissioners win have the building steam heated. The new building will face the south. and the chapel will be located about the center of the building. The sleepinA rooms will be on either side of the chapel with the dining room back of the main building. but connected. The kitchen will be a separate structure and will be erected some distance h"- hind the new sleeping apartment, chap el and dining room, but connected by long covered gallery.
 Work on the Lew. structure will be- gin as soon as the drawing up of ground plans have been completed and work will be rushed with all possible speed. @s~ AAf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
TWO BRICK STORES
 BURNED AT MADRID

campbellton, Fla. oct. 20.-(Spe- cjal )-Fire at Madrid, Ala, httle town just north of Campbellton' about six miles, destroyed two large brick stores and all the goods of Ed wat ford. .
 The fire was discovered about I o'clock in the morning. The origin or the fire is unknown.
 MT. Watford had some insurance, though his loss will run up into the thousands. Mir. Watford had the larg- est business in Madrid.
 Miss Lula Parke of Ozark, Ala'' has been spending some time here. the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. E. Lewis, on Main street.
 Miss Flora Carlisle is spending some time in South Florida.
 Rev, J. W. White, pastor of the First Baptist Church here, is attend ing the Baptist Association at. Appa- lachicola this week.
 Work on the two story concrete building is being pushed rapidly and when 1t is finished 1t will be an orna- ment to the city. The first floor of this building will be occupied by the Central State Bank.
 A. F. Watford, express agent at this place, left last night for Hartford and other points, where he goes for few days rest.
 Prof. Will Hall, of Ashford, Ala, and Miss Marshall, of Graceville. Fla, were married yesterday in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
MRS.CALHOUN,SCASE
MOBILE WOMAN DECLARES SHE IS
 INNOCENT.
Accused of PoiSoninx her Husband She is in Jail, Where Her
 Mother and Son
 Wait Her.

Mobile, Oct. 20.--(Special .)--Though she refuses to discuss the case in any phase. Mrs. Alice Calhoun, the woman arrested yesterday on an indictment returned by the grand jury, and who Is held In Jail, declares she is confident of acquittal, stating that she is not guilty of poisoning her husband.
 Mrs. Calhoun Is a middle aged wo- man. of nice appearance, and is evi- dently woman of refinement. She Is confined in a cell in the woman's de- partment of the jail and Is practically alone in that portion of the building. as there are but few white women confined in the prison.
 She will be arraigned with other prisoners Indicted by the grand jury, in the City Court Thursday. when all cases will be. called and a date of hearing set.
 Mrs. Calhoun will have to await trial in jail, but a neffort will be made to have her case set as early as possi- ble. She has an aged mother and a small son who visited her at the jail today. the mother being arrested yes. terday while her son was at school.
 The case ahas created much talk in Mobile. When the facts of Calhouns death became known much talk was oceasioned as to whether he was pois- oned, took poison accidentally or com mitted suicide.
 The case Is one of the most sensa- tional brought to light in Mobile in many years and is the first case on re- cord hero where a white woman has been arrested and charged with mur- der.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
Wedding i.

Mobile. Oct. 20.--(Speciaf. )--zThe marriage of Miss Mary Rich, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Rich, was beautifully celebrated this evening at s:s0 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, 94S Government Street.
 The house was charmingiy decorated in palms. ferns and fowers-ferns banked the mantles and clusters of palms were placed throughout the rooms.
 In the back drawin groom the prie dleu was covered in rare old lace and surrounded by graceful palms and here the ceremony was performed by Fath- CT de la Morimire. v
 The strains of the Lohengrin we'd ding march, played by Drago's orches- ira. announced the arrival of the bridal party First the ushers, Messrs. T. l., Airey and Holcombe Aiken. then the bridesmaids, Misses Aline St. John and Mary Banner. then the other Eroomsmen, Messrs Gustave' Beaure- gard and Leon LeBatts after which came the bridesmaids. Misses Oline Me- Milan and Ella Wheeler. Each brides- maid was at her prettiest In gown of soft white chiffon in Empire Princess effect with trimmings of lace and car rylng bouquets of pink roses tied with mink satin ribbons. The maid of hon. or Miss Helen Rich, sister of the bride, made lovely picture in her empire gown of directoire satin made in iraped effect with trimmings of lace and directoire sash. Her bouquet was shower of brides roses and ferns, r
 The bride, rare type of beauty. en- tered with her father, and was love. ly vision in her rich bridal robe of white satin made Empire Princess In draped effect, with yoke and trim nnings of Duchesse lace. Her veil of tuile was caught to her soft brown hair by a spray of orange blossoms, and she carried 6 shower of brides roses and liles of the valley. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mir. Gaston Lanaux.
 After the ceremony a large recep- tion was held and the house was filied with many friends anxious to extend congratulations and good wish- ey to the happy couple. for this mar riage marked a prominent event in the social life of this city, as well as the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
MOBILE HOME BURNS
RESIDENCE or MRS. s. Fc. WATKINS
 DESTROYED.
Loss to Catherine Street House Is S1O,- 900, Partially Insured-Dairy Adjoining the Property
 Waa Saved.

Mobile, Oct. 20.-(special. )-The residence of Mrs. s. E. Watkins. To- cated at the head of Catherine Street. where 1t runs into Government Street. was totally destroyed by fire late this afternoon.
 The Fire Department responded to an alarm from box 312, but owing to the long run to the scene the flames had gained good headway.
 Mrs. Watkins operates dairy, which is located just in the rear of the resi- dence, but by hard work the flames were confined to the dwelling.
 The loss will reach about S10,00o. partially insured. The origin of the fire Is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
PROBATE NOTICE

state of Alabama, Montgomery County.
 Probate Court. October 18th, 1908. To Queenle Sapp and Myrtle Sapp. who re-
 side at Cameron, Texas, and William
 Milligan, who resides at Beaumont,
 Texas
 You will take notice that, on the 1sth day cf October, 1905, J. H Milligan. admiris- tratOr of the estate of J. B. MilliRan. de- ceased, filed in the Probate Court of this county his application In writing for a de- cree to sell certain lands lying in this coun- ty which are accurately described in the application. and which belonged to said de- cedent at tho timo of his death for dlstri- button among the heirs, and distributes thereof, on tho ground that the same can not be equitahly divided between them; and that tie 17th day of November, 1908, was appointed for hearing said application. at which time you may appear and contest the same If you see proper.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of October 1908.
 J. B. GAsTON.
 AZ Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
CAPTAIN KRYGER
 DEAD IN PENSACOLA

Pensacola. Fla, Oct. 2o--(speciaL)-- Captain Jacob KrygeF, for many years surveyor for Lloyds at this point, and until recently when he retired from active life, proprietor of the Mer- chants HotelS died at his home on west Hill late this afternoon of a complication of. diseases.
 The deceased was prominent in bus mess affairs of Pensacola up to the time of his retirement from active business. He gave much of the prof it's of his business to the poor of the city, especially to widows and orphans.
 His first illness came when a fish bone lodged in his throat. Afterwards he was attacked with rheumatism and had been confined to his bed for a month before death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
Renartnr in Trauhle.

Mobile, Oct. 20.--(Speciai. )---Alleg- ing that Thomas I. Bryson, a reporter for The Mobile Herald, had taken a picture from the home of Mrs. Calhoun, the woman held for murder of her husband. a detinue suit was filed In the Inferior Court this morning to com. pei Bryson to give up the picture, Bry" son being taken into custody and re- leased on bond.
 S. c. Allen, brother of Mrs Cal. houn, appeared as complainant against Bryson, and with Mrs. Calhoun sign- ed the papers to the suit.
 The Calhoun and Allen families claim that Bryson went to the home and took the pictures without the consent of the inmates. Bryson claims that he went to the home of Mrs. calhoun's mother yesterday afternoon and told her that he would like to get picture of Mrs. Calhoun and her young son, and according to the newspaper man Mrs. Allen selected two pictures, one of Mrs. Calhoun. her daughter, and the other of Mrs. Calhoun's son. and gave them to him. Bryson denies that he took the pictures without the consent of Mrs. Allen.
 Mrs. Calhoun Is in jail charged with the murder of her husband. Joe Calhoun, who was poisoned about one month ago, she being arrested on an indictment returned by the last grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
SAM COON ARRESTED.
Accuaed in Mol

Accused in Mobile of Grand Larceny.
 Mobile. Oct 2O.-(Special.)- )-Deputy Sheriff Hakeman left for New Orleans this morning in company with a Mir Tusk, to bring back to this city, Sam Coon, a white man who is held there on a charge of embezzlement, at the instance of the legal authorities who caused Coon's arrest.
 Coon is alleged to have stolen a quantity of wearing apparel and other valuables valued at s250 from MT. Tusk, the articles being stolen from the Pier warehouse.
 Tusk located Coon in New Orleans and asked for his arrest He will be brought back here to stand trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
"DAD" BOILING DEAD
END COMES TO VETERAN FIREMAN
 or MOBILE.
Captain of Hose Company No. s Had Been a Member of the Gulf
 City Department Many


 Mobile, Oct. 20.--(Speciai. )--Capt. Edward J. Boiling of hose company No. 8. died at his home on Lipsconlb Street today, after a brief illness
 The deceased was 56 years old and born and reared in Mobile. MT Boil. ing had been connected with the Fire Department in different capacities for many years, and when additional fire companies were organized he was made captain of No. 8.
 He leaves i've children by his first wife, all residents here, four brothers, his second wife and one child by her in addition to many other relatives.
 Dad" Boiling as he was known. never shirked his duty as a fireman and was always to the forefront, no matter if his life was in immediate danger. He was well liked and news of his death will be read with regret generally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
NIobIIe salvation Army.

Mobile, Oct. ZU-ISpeclaL )-Major and Mrs White of the Salvation Army are in the city paying an official visit to tho local branch of the army the distinguished Salvation workers reached the city at noon today.
 Major and Mrs. White were accom- panied to the city by Lieutenant Hick- man. The party will conduct services for the army while here.
 Major White succeeds Major Berry man placed in charge of the Baltimore branch of the army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
WILL CASE SETTLED.
Heirs OS Mrs. Forrest Agree Out of
 Court.

HeirA Os Mrs. Forrest Agree Out of
 Court.
 MobIleh Oct. 20 )--ln the Probate Court this morning the con- test of the win of the late Nancy s. Forrest was called, in which Edward c. Malone seeks to break the will Be- fore the first witness had been called both sides reached an agreement whereby the matter will be settled out of court.
 In contssting ths will Malone aI1eE- ed that Daniel P. oFlynn and wife exercised undue influence over Mrs. Forrest in the making of her will, O'Flynn also alleging that Mrs. Mary Hoffman O'Flynn was the greatest benefactor under the provisions of the will, receiving about $S.000 of the amount, about S7.000.
 Many witnesses had reported at the court room to testify but the agree ment to settle out of court was reach ed and the case settled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
WORK ON NEW STEAMER.
The James T. Staples Ready for River

Soon. Mobile, Oct. Special. )-Work on the magnificent big steamer James T. Staples, is being rapidly rush ed to completion and sometime during this week she will be given a trial
 The engines that have been placed in the new steamer which will ply the rivers of Alabama are the largest ever installed in a river steamer at this port and much interest centers in the trial trip of the steamer.
 The engines were manufactured for the steamer by an Iowa firm and were built especially for this steamer.
 She is owned by Captain Norman E. Staples a prominent man of the city and one who has been connected with the river trade for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
PHoNOGRAPH IN OFFICE.
District Attorney Armbrecht Uses il
 For DlctatiOm.

FOF DIctHIFOM.
 Mobile, Oct. 20. 0.-(Special.l l-The ofice of District Attorney Armbrecht is equipped with an Edison commer- cial phonograph into shieh the dis trict attorney will in future dictate indictments and other Federal business to be later transcribed on a typewrit- CT.
 The same machine that makes the record repeats it. The phonograph is operator by means of electricity and is nnatrollad by a pedal which regulates the speed of the machine and stops and starts it.
 StenograDhers who are accustomed to using the machine claim that it is easier for them to operate. and more accurate than reading stenographic notes.
 The cylinders can be shaved" and may be used forty or fifty times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
CLARK TAKES STEAMER.
AppOInted to Command q Government
 Boat.

Mobile, Oct. Special )--Cap tain John Clark. a we'll known bar and harbor pilot, has been placed tenn porarily in command of the govern ment steamer General R. N. Batchel- der, which plies between this city and Fort Morgan. carrying supplies to the soldiers stationed there.
 The appointment was made neces- sary through the death in Washington on October of Captain French, who succeeded Captain Henry Dorg who also did while master of the steamer, the boat having three masters inside of one year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
FIRE AT UNION DEPOT.
Electric Wiring Caused Slight Blaze
 At Station.

At station.
 Mobile. Oct 20.-(Special) )-What came near being a serious confagra- tion occurred at the New Terminal station this morning at 3:25 o'clock when the main switchboard in the building caught fire.
 Box IS was pulled and everything in the department responded. City Electrician McCosker was also on hand and it was found that many wires in the walls had caught fire when the insulation burned off and 1t was necessary to cut away the walls in several places to get to the buring wires.
 It is thought that the wire was overloaded, causing the fire to start on the switchboard and burn the in- sulation off the wires. The damage will amount to about $100.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
Why Is Sugar sment9

If sugar did not dissolve in the mouth you could not taste the sweet. GROVES TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC is as strong as the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not taste the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth, but do dissolve read lily in the acids of the stomach. Is just as First and Original Tasteless Chill Tonic
 The Standard for 30 years. soc --s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Mrs. E. J. Gower returned yester- day from Birmingham.