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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
Ina plaza digna de su adelanto y clzI

una plaza digna de Ga adelanto y cuas
tura.
Nosotros secordamos que en- umE
conferences celebrada con ell doctnm
Gomez Brioso, hace tempo, por 10 mar
nos dos amos, nos explic6 varios pro-
yectos que tenia en- cartera el Ayunh
tamiento para reformar la plaza " q
la hora presente NADIA Sc ha hecho sn~
bre tan interesante asunto.
Parece que Ia idea del Ayuntsrasazss
to es hacer una plaza nueva, pero en-
fin, cualquier cosa que haga siemNEM
sera de agradecer.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
Fl Banco Popular

Henos recibido ell balance mensual
de este acreditado establecimiento ds
Economics y prestamos, correspondent
tie al 80 del pasado Noviembre.
La situaci6n del "Banco Popular"
ahora como antes, inspira la mas alb
soluta confianza y es de La mayor Sc
guridad.
vi balance mensual, demuestra ell es
tado de prosperidad de dicha institu
ci6n bancaria.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
A .Santo Domingo

EI Eunes pr6ximo embarcara paarU
Santo Domingo la compafia de zarxmn
que aetna en 81 Municipal
I'm ii pals vccino actuara er ta eas1
oital en Puerto PTata
VII pregupucsto crecido que tSene $50
le permitira hacer los teatros peqmas
nos de In repnbiica.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
Dc arte J artIStaS



FL yiernes tondrA efecto la funci6n
i beneficio del distinguido baritone
Garcia, que ba conquistado plenamen-
te la admiration de nuestro publico, en-
la breve temporada que actua en- ell
Municipal
III notable cantante ha cscogido pa
ra su function de gracia, la grandiosa
obra del repertoire lirico-espanol, LA
Guerra Santa.
Ademas cantara Ia celebrada roman
ia de baritone de In zarzuela Las hi
jas de Eva
FL exito dc la function del yiernes es-
ta asegurado. Las simpatias conque
cuenta el beneficiado y la excelencia
del programa, 10 garantizan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
FL senOr Gomez

Desde haoe varios dias ne encuen-
ira en- San Juan, procedente de Nue.
va York el sefor F. Gomez, nuestro
amigo estimado, que representa- varias
importantes casas manufacturers de
Norte America.
Deseamos al seaor Gsmex graf. per-
manencss aaH1.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
4 los .SKcr!ltoFeS Y AgrntCy

Para la buena Marcia de eera Admins
TRACTION. no admitimos Atlas de suscrip
&ores este diario sino desde "a primero
10 cada mes. Las BAJAS Sc avisaran los
alas 80 81: sdvirtiendose que las que S.
5ieren con posterioridad no St tomarAn eu
euenta. MI surtirAn rfecto en- La contahtltdae
Aasta ell dfs dltimo del mes siguiente nj en-
cue se eolicisen.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
Ell premio de belleza

Para el' 10 de Enero del pr6ximo ano,
esta anunciada la resolution de empa-
fe entire las bellas distinguidas Srtas
Juanita Paolino y QuisquelIa Ma
rim, dc Arecibo, que en- el certamen de
belleza de Eel Nuevo San Juan en-
ire San Juan, Camuy Arecibo, obtu-
vieron la mayoria abrumadora he 70
los de 28.030 por 28030
j. DEL LLANO 4
Admor. de Ell Nueyo San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-12-16
Function SuSpendIda

La senora Blanchart continua indis.
puesta, y hubo que suspender anochs
la representation de "El Juramento'
m que habra de tomar parte principa-
lisima la hernosa sipie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

auditors knew of the shortage last
 .Tf the Mayor was paying the audi tors cut of his own pocket, 1t would he ali right for him Co keep such news to hfmseif for few days. for the va rtous reasons for which a man would hold hack such news. But if the Mayor was payine for the audit out of the eify,s purse. then the people should have been told of the shortage when 1t was discovered, and go should have the bonding company if the city pro- posed to make the bonding company stand good"
 Mr. Love. representing the Guarantee Company, declined to say anything for publication, beyond the statement that he would report the facts as he found them to his principals. He declined to confirm or deny the report that his company has detectives at work on the case ana refused to admit that he had any conference with the members of owens's family.
 Despite continued efforts of omcers, no trace of owen has been found.
 Much political capital is being made out of the alleged shortage.
 The afternoon newspapers are par ticularly severe in their treatment of the subject. One of them is support ins c. M. Shepard for Mayor and the ! oth CT is friendly to P. J. Lyons the present, Mayor, and his administration
 The air Is full of rumors as to Owens whereabouts. and one can gather handful of theories on any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
CONGRESS
snmmnrx of Senafe.

Washington. May 9.--The debate on the main features of the agricultural appropriat bill was practically con- cluded by the Senate today. Senator Shoot of Utah spoke at length in ad- vocacy of the forest reserves service. Senators Lodge and Newlands also supported the policy of that service.
 Senator Clark of Wyoming reviewed at length what he said he regarded as the weakness of the forestry service. He declared that its opponents were not indifferent to the preservation of the timber lands of the nation, but ob- jected to the methods practiced by the Bureau of Forestry under its present administration. In addition to the att tention given to the agricultural bill the Senate voted to send to the Com mittee on Judiciary the resolution in- troduced by Senator Burkett of Me- braska. declaring tomorrow to be 'sMothers' Day." and suggesting the Senators and employees of the Senate wear a white flower in honor of that day. Senat05 Kean of New Jersey proposed as a substitute a resolution ernbodying the fifth commandment. Honor thy father and thy mother. that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord. thy God, giveth thee"
 Thre Senate adjourned at 5:45 p. m.. until Monday morning at II o'clock. when the agricultural appropriation bill will be taken up under an agree ment that 1t shall be voted upon before adiournment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
ELECTRIC PARK OPENING
 IS POSTPONED FOR A WEEK

Electric Park will not be opened to the public today.
 The plans which the MontgomeFy Traction Company had made to anoro the people the use of an old and pop" ular place of amusement were broken by unfortunate circumstances. Ftrst the floods carried away part of the trestle work on the Electric Park liue' the lake having over1owed during ope of the recent heavy rains Though re- pair work was immediately commence ed 1t has not been entirely completed and trafic to the Park san not we'll be handled now.
 officers of the company are consol- ing themselves, however, with a Justi- liable variety of sour grapes; even if the Park and roads were in peSrect condition the chill in the air would dis suade them from asking the people to go today to a formal opening, with merry go-rounds and roller-coasters and popcorn and electrical "devices' with which one may weigh, pun lung full of air into an automatic register measure his gripping power. hear the song of the sirens or see the most ex- cruciatingly comic spectacles for a penny one-cent.
 The Park will be opened Sunday May IT. weather permitting. It's got ten so now that the weather has to be consulted about everything.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
MOBILE MAY
 LOSE MONEY Bonding Company May Refuse to Pay IF SHORTAGE WAS KNOWN Officers Cannot Find Any Trace of
 Owen. Political Capital Made Out of Alleged Defalcation and opponents of Mayor Calm he Withheld Information.
IF SHORTAGE WAS KNOWN

Mobile, May e.--(Special )--One of the most startling announcements. In connection with the alleged dedication of R. B. owen, Jr.. former City Clerk, Is that the bonding company through which he secured the city from loss may resist payment of the snortsge on the ground that 1t was not notified promptly when the shortage was dis covered. or when matters indicating the probability of an irregularity first came to light.
 One of the most prominent lawyers of this city, in speaking today upon this subject, made the statement that he believed the bonding company will make fight against making good the shortages. He said:
 Tt is my opinion that the Guarantee and Fidelity Company of Baltimore will fight against paying the shortages. There is usually a clause in these bonds which states that the bonding company is not held for any shortage unless that shortage is reported im- mediately upon it's being found.
 Upon this basis I think the bond ing company will fight. for it is stated emphatically in several quarters the shortage was known by officials of the city several days, possibly two weeks or more. before it was publicly announced, and the Mayor called upon tho bonding company to tell 1t of the news.
 If 1t is a fact. or 1t is shown, that the Mayor or those who audited the books several weeks ago and discov- cred the first shortage, were also cog nizant of this latest shortage. then the bonding company will have proved itself clear of all liability on the bond.
 eff check marks can be shown to have been placed on the particular books by the first auditors, it will have a tendency to show that these first
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
CAMPAIGN SIZZLING
JOHNSON MEN MAKE SPEECHES AT
 ENSLEY.
Colonel TomlInR0n And Other Bryan Men Get Busy With Literature.
 Other Speakers To Go

Birmingham, May 9-(Special.)- Several prominent speakers were heard at the meeting tonight at Ensley by the campaign committee promoting the interests of Governor John Johnson, of Minnesota.
 The virtues of the Governor of the Northwestern State were extolled and much enthusiasm was displayed. The audience while not very large ap- peared to be enthusiastic.
 Announcement Is made that addi- tional speakers in the interest of Governor Johnson will shortly arrive in the State and the coming week will be lively one Extraordinary efforts are to be made in the interest of the Governor of the Northwestern State.
 P O. stromme the Minnesota news paper man who has been making ad- dresses. making quite a reputation as a humorist. appears to be pleased at the situation in Alabama and has been quoted as saying there is hope of a good showing being made at the pri- maries.
 There is still Considerable talk of the meeting tld at the Jefferson The atre Friday night in which the trend of the speeches was that it "is better to be too late than too often" speak ing of the candidacy of Governor John son.
 A large amount of literature Is being distributed by the headquarters of the campaign committee in the interest of Governor Johnson. Every mail lsav- ing Birmingham now is carrying pack. ages of literature in addition to a number of letters concerning the cam paign.
 In the meantime the followers of William Jennings Bryan are not at all quiet. Young men began a systematic distribution today of literature in fav- or of the Nebraskan.
 Colonel John W. Tomlinson am nounced that the Bryan Club of Ala bama would disseminate a great amount of literature and information between now and May IS.
 The Birmingham News this after noon had a leading editorial on Bryan being the only man with chance to win, Another editorial urged Demo- cratics voters to vote for Hon. Emmett O'Neal and John C. Pugh, for electors at large in the State.
 The campaign in the northern part Of the State Is very active and prom ises to be a sizzler until the day of the primaries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

and repeating the act of the Legisia- ture of New Moxico of 1893, regarding civil procedure in personal injury cases. The proceedings were enlivened by q severe condemnation of the Government by Mir Larrinaga, the Porto Rican Commissioner. for its treatment of those there. which, he said. had led to a spirit of discomfort, and by a spirited pa ssag ge at arms between the two floor leaders. Messrs. Payne and Williams. each charging the other party with dishonesty in elections.
 At 5:05 D. m. the House adjourned until tomorrow. when eulosies will be delivered upon the life and character of the late Representative Adolph Meyer of Louisiana. In view of the circum- stances of the adjournment MT. Will Hams did not insist upon the usual roll call
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
ALABAMA PLANTS Ii
 TO RESUME OPERATIONS

Birmingham, May s.-President George c. Crawford of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, to- day announced that the open hearth steel rail mill as Ensley and the rolling mill at Bessemer will resume opera tions June IS.
 Two blast furnaces at Ensley and one fin Bessemer will be kept in opera ton. Mir. Crawford believes the steel plant will run the remainder of the year.
 The resumption of these plants will give employment to about 5000 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

Clark. agent Of the Hays plantation, and grew out of a difficulty between the negro and Clark. It was learned that the negro was accused by Clark Of wasting cotton seed, about which a scarcity had been complained of. and which he had furnished him. A ouar- rel ensued. when the negro Is said to
 have denounced Clark with abusive
 language. which Clark attempted to
 resent. This so enraged the negro
 that he drew knife when Clark fired nve shots. all of which took effect, en- tering the negro's brain and causing instant death.
 Ciark came to the city this morning
 ana surrendered to the authorities. He was given preliminary hearing and was allowed ball in the sum of S5.000, which was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
SHOT BRUTE TODEATH
NEGRO HAD ATTACKED GIRL IN
 AUTAUGA COUNTY.
Young Man At Jonesl Switch Went To Her Assistance And Killed
 The Black Man.

Selma, May l-Meagre details of the killing of a negro which occurred in Autauga county this morn ing were received here tonight. The scene of the killing was near Jones's Switch.
 Miss Keith. a young woman living in that section, went to a store at Jones's Switch this morning shortly before noon to make some purch ases and started across the woods to visit some neighbors. On her way she was attacked by a negro who attempted to rob and assault her. Tn the scuf- fle the young woman received three cuts in her breast. Her screams were answered by a young man who had a shot gun and who shot and killed the negro. No further particulars are obtainable here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
E. E. CLARK KILLS
 NEGRO IN BARBOUR COUNTY

Eufaula. May S.-(special)-The body of Arch Anderson. a well-known negro fish vendor who also operated a tenement farm on Mrs. Hays plan tation, eight miles north of the city, was found lying on the roadside a few miles from his home, near the Cowtkee bridge. this morning with five bullet holes through his brain.
 The shooting occurred last night aaoout o'clock near the home of D. E.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
HAMPER SWORN IN
NEW ACTING GOVERNOR OF STATE
 OF ARKANSAS.
He Will Serve Until Return of Governor PindalI Who is in WashIngton. May Call Extra ses-
 sion.

Little Rock. Ark May s.--Allen D Hamiter. Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Arkansas Leg islature. today took the oath of office for Governor. He will serve until the return of \. o. Pindall, President of the State Senate. who is serving as acting Governor, and who has gone to Washington to attend the Governors conference.
 Hamiter came without invitation from Pindall, who, 1t is alleged. is un- friendly to him. It Is intimated that he would endeayor to oust Governor Pindairs appointments and hold office until the expiration of the term of John S. Little, who was obliged to retire on account of illness just after becoming Governor. and in whose place Governor Pinda1l is serving. Mir. Hamlter was locked out of the office of the Governor when he went there at first, but a door was later opened to him by Paul Little private secretary to the Governor. and son of the former Governor .a MT. Hamiter says he will not modest Gov ernor Pindall's matters but refuses to state whether he will attempt to serve out the term. as they Attorney Gen. eral has advised him do. Governor Ptndall informed his secretary today that he would go on to Washington, not returning at this time to contest with Mir. Hamiter.
 Mir. Hamiter will probably call a spe- cial session of the Legislature.
 Mir. Hamiter has issued a statement saying he will merely serve as Cover nor during the absence of Governor Pindall. caring for the States inter- ests but disturbing nothing. issuing no call for a special session of the Legfs- iature and rellnaulshing the ofice as soon as Governor Pindall returns from Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
TO CONFIRM A GLASS.
Bishop Allen Win Preach in selma
 Today.

Selma, May S. Especial. )--Rt. Rev. E. P. Allen. D. D., Bishop of Mobile, arrived in Selma Friday night. Sum day morning he will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to a large number at the 10 o'clock service at the Church of Assumption, corner of Dai- las and Washington Streets. The Bish- op will also preach at this service.
 Bishop Allen will leave tomorrow af- ternoon for Montgomery. where he will again confer the Sacrament of Con- armation to a class in St. Peters Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
stockdaie Fails 10 Rc.ort

Mobile, May 2-(Speeiai.)--sto
 dale. who was due In Mobile yesterday. did not report. He announces that he will leave the ranks of the Southern League unless he Is allowed to play with the Memphis team. He Is in bus mess In that city and does not wish to form alliances elsewhere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
Summary of ths Houne.

Washington. May 9.-Although on several occasions 1t had difficulty in 8 quorum, the House trans acted considerable business today.
 A number of measures were passed. including a child labor law for the Dis trict of Columbia. intended as a sub stltute for the Senate bill; permitting appeals in naturalization cases from the District to the Circuit Court of Appeals. providing for the widening of the channel os MiehlRan City. Ind,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
JOHNSON CLUB IN TALLAPOOsA.
FrrfendH of Minnesota Governor Organ
 Ixe i'm East TaIIaaaee.

East Tallassee. May S.-(Speeial.)- A Johnson Democratic Club was or ga nfzed here this afternoon with w. B. Carlton. President; J. A. Carr. First Vice President T. s. Rufin. Second Vice President; J. R. Caldwell, Third Vice President; J. H. Ashurst, Secre- tary.
 The membership is large beyond ex- pectation. The members claim 1t will grow rapidly.
 If the Johnson forces get together tbav will carry this county. This is tbe claim of his friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
TRAINS INTO MOBILE.

sfr. Cochrane Confirms Report of New
 Line.
 Mobile, May 9.--(Speclal. )-John T {. cochrane. President of the Tombigbee Valley Railroad. returned today from a trip East and confirms the statement that his road will run passenger trains over the Southern tracks Into Mobile. The arrangements have been fully concluded" said MT. Cnchrane "and the service will extend from Mobile to Silas. In Choctaw County. a distance of about 100 miles"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

The election of JAS. F. FERRALL as TREASURER of Montgomery County means . busIness mans supervision of the county funds. He ie in daily touch with the financial eonditiOna of the world. He has no strings tied to him, politically or otherwise.
 VOTE FOR JAS. P. FERRALL. It means Good Roads with economy. u-wed-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

corner in the business district, for owen and his transactions have the center of the stage.
 There are some who believe him dead. others believe he has shipped on a fruit steamer for Central America, and still others believe it was he who ran away with the tug boat stolen from the wharf Wednesday night.
 The officers are cautious In express ing opinions, but say they are using every means in their power to secure his arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
More poIitleaI sTeetings.

Mobile, May .--(Special. )--The po- liticaI fight continues with unabated energy.
 The Good Government Club held a rally at Conception and Canal streets last night at which Messrs. Shepard, Howard, Walsh and Fitts spoke. There were several hundred persons present and much enthusiasm was shown by the crowd.
 Tonight the Lyons supporters held & rally at Bienville Square. There were 5000 persons. including women and children, gathered around the stand.
 Gregory L.. Smith was the principal speaker and was followed by Messrs. Lyons. Ipge. Bush and Robinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
Mrn Garrard Dead.

Columbus, Ga. May s.-(special)-- Mrs, Annie Leonard Garrard. aged bs years. wife of Hon. Louis F. Garrard, and President of the Ladies MeHaaStal Association. died this morning suddenly of heart failure. -'-~-'' a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
To Attend state conventionl

pr. T. B. whitby. pr. A. T. Reeves and Dr. W. J. Reynolds will leave Monday morning for Birmlngnam' where they will go to attend the an- nual State Convention of the Alabama State Dental Association. Other den lists from Selma will probably leave Monday afternoon for Birmingham to also attend this convention.
 John Pack, a negro cut and proba- bly fatally wounded Jen Lewis, anoth- CT negro. in saloon tonight. The two negroes quarreled about a woman. Lewis is badly cut
 J. R. Rogers negro. was arrested this afternoon on Southern Railway train between Selma and Marion June ton. The negro had about dozen quarts of whiskey in his possession and Is accused of violating the prohibition q wF !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
PindaII ln St. Louis.

St. Louis. Mo. May Ex-Governor Ptndall, of Arkansas arrived hero to. day and later proceeded on his way to Washington to attend e conference of Governors called by President Roose- welt to discuss means fLP protecting the natural resources of States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10
Commencement Program.

The fourth annual commencement exercises of the Selma Military Instt- tute of this city will begin on Sunday. May 24, when the baccalaureate ser mon will be delivered in the auditorium of tho new school building at the cor ner of Broad Street and First Avenue.
 Tuesday afternoon at 4:so o'clock. the annual prize drill of the cadets Of the sch ool will take place on the com . mons behind the old court house build ing on Ala bama Street.
 Wednesday evening at o'clock, the idecIamatton contest will take place. The cadets who will take part In this contest are Richard Young, Robert R. Johes L. Kimbrough. Elias E. Eagle. Sh errod Quarles, D. W Biankenship' Joseph Blbb. Clarence Grayson, Full ierton Hooper and Reed Burwell,
 Thursday evening, at o'clock. the baccalaureate address will be delivered and the awarding of diplomas to the graduating class will take place.
 The graduating cass Is composed or the following: William Corrie Bibb, Robert Knox Elliott. Alma Kirkpat- rick, Janet Little, Lucy Paisley, Mar GUS Skinner Robert Newton Staggers and William Llewellyn staggers. Eng- fish certificate. Miss Alice Carothers.