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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-05-19

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-05-19
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Poesias de Salvador Brau, seleccionA-
das por el autor & ilustradas con
notas interesantes.

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-05-19

AlmaCeneS generates de dep6slto
En- la Marina de San Juan, Z. X
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Abeos pnbco Edico consudo de
emento prueba uego cac del Comcrcio de los
mue.les y cSacion del Ferrocarri
mcrcanca ruo dep6to quinccnas mescs
precios dc Tara muy m6dicos.
dpodo de incendo en- las mas
fuertes Companias de Seguros.
las nernas pueden deposase
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largo No prn derechos los eiectos que tueren cSp
fucra dc Ia Isla.
Contra dep6to que expden obene dineo in
tcrc m6dco por c pazo que durc el dcp6sito.
Dcparameno especial del po alto dePota obilao
tomindoloS cntregndoos domicio
propto Vcna considerable personaS que Sc asenen no
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almicn mcrcadc todos ecos vcndidos
las vountariaS ror dSpo-
de la Autoridad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21

Miss susie Kidweu. daughter Of " c.
KidwelI Of Del Ray, and NJ. A. Mat
fingly were married at the home of the
brides father IN Del Ray last evening
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. o. C. Bell. in the presence Of
many friends Of the couple.
The funeral Of the late Joseph H.
Haynes will be held from his home, 80
North ST. Asaph street, tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
WASHINGTON MEN
CHOSEN BY MASONS
Monte Sanger and Elmer
Simpson Are Elected
Commanders.
FRANK A. SEBRING
IS ALSO HONORED
Selected for the Thirty-third Degree
After Holding High Offices
In the Order.

Monte Sanger and Elmer Z. Simpson.
of the District Of Columbia. were to-
day elected knights commander Of the
Court of Honor for Albert Pike Consis-
tory OF A A. S. R. at the meeting Of
the Supreme Council of the Southern
Jurisdiction OF the United States Of
America, Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Freemasonry. this morning.
Both have had long and notable
careers in Masonry, and they were the
recipients Of sincere congratulations by
their friends today as soon as the selec-
ton became known.
Frank A. Sebring, one of the candi-
dates selected for the thirty-third de-
gree yesterday, is one Of the best
known Masons in the district Of Column
bia. He has held about every Masonic
office in this Jurisdiction, and the fra
ternity generally believe that he was
justly entitled to the honor accorded
him yesterday By tie Supreme Council,
The careers of James Z. Shepherd and
Sterling Kerr. jr.. the other two candi-
dates from the District have been not
able. but not so long as that Of Sebring-
At the close of the session yesterday
of the supreme council, it was an
nounced that 1$2 Masons had been
selected for the honorary thirty third
degree. This was declared 10 be
large class. The degree VIII be given
those in the city tomorrow night
Those who do not find il convenient
to be here tomorrow viii be taken in
during the year. II viii be necessary
for them to come to Washington to
take the degree.
In the report of the nominations
committee for the honorary thirty
third degree. the District of Columbia
secured three candidates, Francis As
bury SebTing, Sterling Albert Kerr
IT., and James Edward Shepherd.
It is planned to give these can
didates and others now in the city
the degree at the meeting tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
COMMIT TEES JOIN
TO SELECT PASTOR
Look for Some One TO Fill
Pulpit at Second Bap-
fist Church.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. OCT. 2

The congregation Of the Second Bap-
list Church VIII al an early day call
a pastor to that church TO i'll the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF the
Rev. c. K. Hobbs, VIVA has accepted a
call to a church IN Virginia. This was
decided at a meeting of the cOngre-
cation held last evening, when the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to con-
fer with a similar committee from the
Baptist church at Del Ray TO see il
these two churches can agree upon one
pastor TO whom a call viii be extended:
Capt J. +. Woody, HezaSiah Hender-
son. Thomas Henderson. G. X Bender,
and Mr. Hulfish.
The congregation at the meeting last
evening received the resignation Of the
Rev. Mr.. Hobbs. and accepted il with
regret. The resignation goes into ef-
feet on December ]. next
Miss Mamie Lee Hume and Ralph F.
Remington were quietly married at the
parsonage Of the First Baptist Church
last evening. The Rev. W. +. Watson
performed the ceremony, after which
Mr. and Mrs. Remington left on the
Norfolk steamer for wedding trip
South
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
Pecrniting No. Company.

Ire organizers Of the new military
company known as the Washington
Riies are strong in their denials of the
publication IT. a local paper yesterday
that the plan for the organization OF a
new military company seems 10 have
died. The organizers state that not
only have the plans not died. but that
the new company is gaining recruits
every day No meetings Of the COM
Dany have been held for the past few
weeks on account Of the desire OF those
having In charge the recruitilg. When
the number reaches 100 the company
will at once lease a haH and begin drills.
The Chamber of Commerce held a
meeting at their rooms at the corner
OF King and Washington streets last
evening. At this meeting resolutions Of
regret at the death Of John Callahan.
vice president and general manager Of
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, were passed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21

Broken es of Mems Suits and Oveoats be closed out
cost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
GOES TO PHILADELPHIA.

PORTSMOUTH, " H. Oct. 2L-Orders
were received here today directing that
the battIeship Wisconsin be placed out
OF commission and her crew transferred
10 the new Michigan. The Wisconsin
viii be sent TO Philadelphia for thorough
overhauliug after which she will be
laid I'D in reserve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
FATHER OF TRIPLETS.

NORWICH. \. Y. oct. 2.-Triplets,
the combined weight OF which is less
than eight pounds. were born 10 Mr..
AMI Mrs Louis Adams of this village,
this morning. The father is one Of three
sons born as one time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21
Cornoration Court Busy.

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. has been busy to-
day with the case OF the Alexandria
Steam Laundry VS. Fleischmann Hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-21

Tomorrow the court viii have up for
consideration the cases Of the Common
wealth VS.. Peter Hall, aud T. +. LAWYER
& Co. VS. the Norfolk and Washington
sfearnhnaf ComnanN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
Wis. EIIiort,s Theater.

The new Maxine Elliott Theater ia
New York was opened last Wednesday
with Miss EIlott's appearance in her new
play. The Chaperon." Il is said that
Hiss EIiott-s new JhesJer Is not sur
passed in beauty Of exterior OF interior
appointments by any other playhouse in
the world. The theater IS managed
jointly by Miss Elliott and the Shuberts-
On the opening night those seen IN the
boxes and among the audience were:
Miss Mary Anderson. Miss Geraldine
Far-ar. Judges O'Gorman. Mccall. and
NewberEsr. Of the supreme Court, Mr.
and Mrs ". a ChadboUrne. Mrs. Cathe-
rine ShUbeTt. Otto Kahn. Clarence Mac
kay. Henry r. Winthrop. ". H Cheese
borough. MIS- Oliver Hartman, William
Klein. Clyde Fitch, Jules Bache, Mrs
Clarence Mcdowell. Of Baltimore, Ben
ja-nln Cardcza. Herr Director Gustav
Amberg. Of Berlin; Olga NeJhers0le. Dr.
Gibbons. and. in fact, the most brilliant
and representative OF even q Metropoli-
tan season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
navfd WzrdeId-

The members Of David Warheld's COM
pany love the great actor best for his
good nature. There are others who hold
him highest in their esteem for his hu-
mainly Any student OF human nature
who knows, too, the real psychology OF
acting who has seen him act VIII tell
you. without knowing the man, that the
actor must love his fellOw-men: that
without this greatest OF human qualities
no one could be the artistic creator and
impersonator that David Belasco Is.
SIN others Of his acquaintance. espe-
cialIy those who have known him be-
fore he became great, admire in him
most OF all his sweet simplicity and
democratic conduct While some persons
might call this lsst-named quality com
mon sense. OF just mere intelligence.
democracy IS the word This IS quality
which, under certain circumstances. IL
takes a big mind to possess. because not
many who have reached the heights in
such quick bounds that David VARIED
has reached could maintain a mental
equilibrium. But outside his art David
WarfieId IS a normal man. He has no
decided fads. He lives simply and quiet
IL. The strife IS not for him He loves
the beautiful dream bowers. where there
is rest and peace and quiet breathing
He loves nature in all her methods His
passion is for beauty-in nature, IN art.
in literature. IN life And he loves his
feIl0w-meR. In short. David Warfeld is
an artist and man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03

I Question: made all SITS q mistakes OF New
Years Day. and s0c1l mistakes VII. I am told.
h1rt my carer; hut I'D one told ne What % do q
how 70 Do r Wh1L then. vas I @, dog D1u-
y1u think thar rhs service # vaic3 7 am mem
b5r should publish a f-0ok on etiGuetta covering
Sled occasions as New Years Day t1r Distribution
among I-5 C-fCC-s- For instance. I dil rot ECT
that should c7Il al the embassies and legations.
50 I dii nc- cali Nov I understand I made
great mistake n not dong So.
SOCIAL IDIOT
Answer-You do not mention what serv-
ice you belong TO. but Fl would not be
bad plan for every service 10 issue q set
OF social rules. together with some use-
fUl hints for the guidance Of its members.
. Quss-i-1-liy parents are oId-fashf--rd people
and They DO uCt allow rs children - tab az the
table Now ~ tle boarding school I attend IN New
Go-k NC are taught tbzJ i is urphysi1l1EicaI ard
-u1s % r1DlIl silent l- meals JUS before
Thanksgiving tHe teacher who lectures O. rs On
social matters sa3 THAT she heS. 1-6 10 digestion
was e-16 discussion a. the dinner table, but
nothing slGuli D. said That was E1r pleasant ard
witty. aud yat 40 home sHy oae starts laugh
be IS f-owrei ufon and reFroved- can assure
son o-- dinner table - ua-== that tr-sser meet
ms. Cant yGI say ~-1ethlLZ % rat-r and mats-
that viI make them feel differently
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Answe--Your teacher is quite right
A merry chat al table does help diges-
ton and IS a tonic and resto-er. I had
no idea that there were any parents in
Jnis age old-fashioned enough 10 insist
upon Quaker silence ar meal times. but
you are the best person 20 reform your
father and mother IN this regard fBa-
guile them with pleasant c.at incite
them 20 laug4,er, get them telling old
stories Of when they wer- children. and
the battle viii be won
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
HINTS BY THE SOCIAL ARBITER

she is not in a receiving mood and
attire. she should instruct her servant 10
tell all those who call that she Is not al
home, which does not mean literally that
she was not in the house, but simply
that she is not receiving. The season is
too short and too busy 10 allow one 70
cool ones heels in the drawing-TOOm
while the person on whom the call is
being made IS making a toilet Some
people leave cards without going through
the form even OF asking If the person on
whom they are calling IS at home, which
is perfectly acceptable custom in
France and Italy. but II is not under
stood here, so should not be INDUCED in.
In receiving q large party the hostess,
Of course. stands at OF near the door and
shakes the hand OF each visitor who
arrives. but If the party is a small one
there is no reason why she should not
seat herself comfortably in any part Of
the room. rising. Of course. to greet mar
RED women and men OF unusual distinc-
ton, such as the President or an am
bassador, but in receiving young women
and men visitors she is al liberty 10 re-
main seated. In fact. IL is not good form
for a sray-headed woman to get up Out
of her seat 10 shake hands with some
callOw youth When she wishes 70 dis
tinguish q caller she beckons him TO sit
beside her and devotes herself TO him
until she is interrupted by the next ar
rival A cultured hostess, Of course. pays
an equal attention 20 ali Of her visitors.
and no one leaves her house without feel
ing that ne has been particularly hon
ored, but callers OF distinguished rank.
strangers IN town. and old age deserve
and should receive special attention.
The matter Of Introduction az these af-
teTnOOn receptions has been often con-
sidered- Il is absurd 20 think that be
cause the custom IS PREVALENT in England
or on the continent. that il can be in
troduced here wi-e-e our institutions.
standards. and social usages are some
what different. Several years ago some
smart hosteSses who had a short expert
ence in London society returned home to
announce that they would make no more
intreductions at their receptions. This
sent a cold chill down the spine Of So
ciety generally, and amused the Travelled
men and women Of the world. particular
y. because Il seemed very much 10 the
latter ike the turning up OF ones trouS-
ers on a clear day in Fifth avenue be-
cause II was raining in PiccadiIly
English social customs can hardly be
improved upon, most Of them are sensible
and reasonable and are admirably suited
10 the society where they obtain; but
they cannot always be introduced into
the fashionable interiors OF Connecticut
and Massachusetts avenues with aG-
vantage. simply because the members Of
society here come from all over the coun-
Try, some Of them, such as new members
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
TRICKS By SUFFRAGETTES
Violent Sisterhood" Guilty Of Every
Sort, Says English Critic.
Militant Members Bringing Disre-
pute on Whole Cause Among
Reasonable People.

are the English sUfrdgettes really for
Warding the cause Of woman suffrage?
Is the blood which these ardent martyrs
aTe-metaDh0ricaIly- in the gal
leries Of the House Of Commons and other
public places to prove the seed from
which votes for women viii spring. The
sufrsgettes haven't doubt Of it. but
there are people who declare that by
their methods they are simply alternating
their best friends One masculine point
Of view IS outlined in Black and White
by Raymond Blathwayt. who says. in the
first place, that he wants every one 10
understand that If he had his way every
woman in the British Isles would be vot-
ing to-day. They are quite as well able
TO exercise the vote as are the majority
OF men," he says, solemnly I would
even propose that women should be tried
by a jury Of their own sex He con
siders that women doctors, women guar
dians. and women county councillors are
almost" as necessary as are men in
these varied capacities. He wants a
House Of Ladies. as well as a House of
Lords; he thinks if one were established
life would thereafter be zone long. bright
masculine smile" But he is dreadfuIIy
afraid that if the suffragettes pursue
their present tactics-which they appear
10 have every intention Of doing-there
viii never be ony House Of Ladies CT
votes for women, or anything Of the sort.
The militant sIffTagettes, SAYS Mr..
Blathwayt, are bringing the whole
woman's cause into disrepute among all
thoughtful and reasonable people .
raising up feelings of antagOniSm which
are bound TO result disdstrously in the
end When they chain themselves %
ratings and claw constables and shout
ont things in the House OF Commons, and
go TO jail without u murmur for doing
It. they are acting in an Unfeminine way.
and women viii never get the vote by be-
ing unfeminine No man ever sympa-
JhiZes az heart with the woman who
plays with or disregarGS the attributes
and differences Of sex
The man" he says. VINO aped the
woman. who claimed necessarily the priv
ileges Of sex and habitUally Overstepped
the limits Of UascUlinity. would be rs
diStastefUl TO them as is the woman who
IS perpetUally demanding rights and priv
ileges which. in the very nature OF things.
are the prerOgative Of the opposite sex. "
But Just before this plea for woman S
recognition OF the difference Of sex
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
o.sin GabriIorrit.ch-

The boyisb figure OF OsSip Gabrilo-
witsch. the famous Russian pianist. has
been veritabIy Iionized in Paris. Berlin,
and London. Ills last Washington ap-
pearance. as special soioist with the Sos
ton Symphony Orchestra, was the oc-
casioR for genuine demonstration OF
approval. and he was repeatedly called
back for encoTes. .GabTilOwitSCh will be
heard Al the new Masonic Temple Audi
toriuu Saturday evening Of this week
appearing under the joint direction Of
LoudOn Charlton and I. Arthur Smith
GabrilOwitsch is OF medium height,
neither slim nor stout. but fun. firm.
and yiTile IN his lines. He is modest. yet
aDpreciatiye. and steadied at all times
by the repOse that comes from certainty
Of his wonderful powers. When ne plays
it IS TO bring out every shade OF feeling
that was in the mind OF the composer,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03

Mr- Blathwayt complains that surrra-
gettes are making a great mistake in for
getting that John Stuart MINIS arguments
Tor woman suffrage were based on the
essential equality OF the sexes"
What would John Stuart Nil. say To-
cayi Mr.. Biathwayt wonders. These
women resent bitterly what they term
the inability o. unwillingness Of men to
take them seriously. but where
honor, dignity, and humor are perpetual
" conspicuous only by their absence. and
where the thing that is ridiculous or
stupidity outrageous Is constantly in owl
dence, it would be kindest and best that
men did not take those who are whole
neartediy bent upon the destruction OF a
noble cause in 4 serious light
Mr. Blathwayt instances Mrs. Symons
invasion Of the House Of Commons-"an
inexcusable breach Of all the ordinary
laws Of courtesy and honor he calls it
as one proof that the suffragettes have
10 notion Of playing the game."
There isn't. SAYS this critic OF the s1lf
fragettes, d mean trick Of which they
VIII not be guilty When they are brought
up standing for their violence. they hide
behind. their petuCoats and take refuge
IN the privilege OF sex, which is so
cOWardly ss to be beneath conteu1pt
They are only thirsting for applause and
commOuOn, says Mr.. Blathwayt. and If
the English press would stop recording
their actions, the movement would col
lapse Ike q lghtning-struck balloon in
midai-- II IS going 10 collapse. anyhow.
by and by unless the suffragettes become
lady-like- Already they have gone far
TO drive the critic of Black and White
into the cramp OF the ants. though his
heart IS not with the ants at all But
when a woman ceases to he feminine"
ne says, she becomes a freak. and th,
hand Of every man Is against the freak"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS.

: Ouest9n-Wm yau kindly tell ne Z 7 should
shake hands on meeting a auEnt-r ~ people 90
one tine. such as a. a card parts or dane: Witt
MISS IGNORANCE
Answer-No. IL is quite unnecessary.
Haud-shaking is altogether too much in
dulged in. as you VIII see BY reading the
text above
3 Ques.io1-If d Cabinet ofics-. Senator. and Ana
oasSldsr are luclgded among your dinner c-es--
h0w should they he reIztissIr sesteds II he r,--
SD highest IN rsuE has u1 wife who should The
hostess take olt % dinner. Does :h- ho~tess leave
the clulrg-r11zn frs c- issts SOCIAL
Answer-The ambassador should rank
first, the Cabinet officer next. and the
Senator next Formerly the Senators out
ranked the Cabinet, but since the law
OF succession 10 the Presidency was
changed this rule has been altered. and
while Senators sui claim their old place
on the list. il IS not generally accorded
them. as reference 70 the above code VIII
show
The wife Of the person next in rank.
She is the first % leave the dining
room, as she Is the last 10 enter IL
= Ques-.r-An aUusi-a was made .- ss--e- -A.
ather rEss 90 tle r5i hand q Ulster have
been unable 20 111 ont ANYTHING ryca-5juc IT, Can
y11 tel ne what f. refers o.: Az ADllIRER
Answer-The red hand OF Ulster forms
part OF the arms OF the province Of
Ulster L commentaries the daring o.
a certain OMEN one OF its founders. an
adTentuTeT Of The sea. who vowed he
would De the first 10 touch the shore Of
ireland. Finding that the boat in which
ne roWed Was being Gistanced by the
others be Topped OF his hand and threw
Il 10 The shore 20 touch Il before those
IN advance could land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-03

Of Congress and bureau officials, to enjoy
their first experience in society, and they
do not know that when people meet on
common ground, such as the drawing
room Of a friend, they are privileged and
expected TO talk 70 each other without
an introduction and because many are
ignorant Of this law, II is simpler, easier.
kinder to introduce those who come to-
gether. It IS not necessary for them
TO recognize each other afterward unless
they choose
II would be well in making visits to
hand shaking as much as pos
sibIe low bow on the part Of man,
an inclination OF the head Of a woman
are all that is necessary. The hearty
hand clasp denotes cOrdiality. but when
INDUCED in for an entire afternoon IT
IS a painful proceeding. A formal call
should be limited 10 fifteen minutes and
one should not be tempted to remain
longer unless especially invited to DO so
by the hostess. If every caller IN Wash
lngton would take this TO heart It would
do much toward lessening the great
crowds at the afternoon teas. which
make those functions sometimes I'M
e2durable.
So many letters have been received
asking about the official code of pre-
cedence that the publishing of the follow
ing list VIII doubtless be acceptable at this
time. It must be borne in mind that
this code has never been officially
sanctioned, but is the one generally fol-
lowed in the several branches of the
government
The President
The Vice President.
Foreign ambassadors accredited to the United
States.
The Secretary Of State
Foreign ENJOYS ple1ipotentiary.
The Chief Justice
The President pro ten. Of the Senate.
The Speaker q the House
Cabinet secretaries other than the Secretary Of
State.
Foreign ministers resident
Associate justices o.. the supreme Court.
The Admiral q the Navy.
Senators
ti0ve-u0Ts Of States.
Representatives 10 Congress
The Chief u STAT q the army.
Foreign charges dafaiIes-
Major generals q the amy
Rear adrnirais
Foreign secretaries os embassy and legation.
Assistant secretaries % Gle executive departments
Judges q the Cont of Claims.
Secretary u the Smithsonian Institution.
District CgmmIS,i1uerS-
District Court o. Appeals
District supreme Cont
B-1Eader generals
Captains IN the nav
Director Of Bgrea1 of American Republics
Amy and navy oGez-s below array tzisadler
and navy captains
Foreign guests IL private life untitled.
American guests 10 private lie.