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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-15

do menos espacio en- el, lie.
vando menos palabras, es mas
facil que Sc lie de mayor aten-
cion en- ell congreso america
no, en- que los multiples a.
suntos que Sc han de resolver7
la serie de problemas impor-
tantisimos sometidos a SUI con-
sideracion, lie ocupen la ma
yor parte de su tempo y no
lie permiten ocupar mucho
tempo en- la leetura de docu-
mentos de esta clase. De to-
dos modos, he de manifestar
al Sr. Soler y a la camara que
en- este memorial tengo mas
inter6s q. en- el n1mero |, ape
sar de que ambos son de inte-
res y Sc refieren & materias
distintas, aun que repito, es-
tie es de mas importancia por
que Sc refiere al desenvolvi-
miento de una fuente de RI
queza la que contribuye
al mayor auge de la riqueza
publica de Puerto Rico"
Sc aprueba una enmienda
del Sr. Munoz Rivera, respec-
to q que Sc exprese en- ell me-
mortal, con respecto de la a
zdcar, que Sc conceda la me-
nor rebaja possible a los azdca-
cares extranieros en- SUI intro
ducci6n en- los Estados Uni
dos, en- ell case de que de al
guna variaci6n arancelarla SCI
tratase respecto de ese pro-
ducto. Sc aprueba el memo
rial sin mas discussion.
Queda para cuando este
presente el Sr. Canales, la dis
cusi6n del sustituto q la R.
C. ntlmero 5, de los Sres. Ca
males Y Mercader, para pro-
porcionor d las seftorttas puer-
torriq,tehas AseIa 9 Cons,'e-
10 Menchaca, los nsedioS de ter
nai,aar sG edAcaci6n arttst1cd
en- ell conservatorio de MtIdn.
Qtalia).
Ell delegado Diaz Navarro
solicita Sc constituya la CANA
ra en- comisi6n total para dis
cutir ell P. de C. 153; de los
Sres. Delgado y Giorgetti,
para enmendnr los arttcutos
28S, 289 y otros del taulo TX
del c6digo poItttco, creaado Jun
tas locales de UalWaci6n de la
propiedad, para detern''roar
las funcioneS de eSaS l't''tas q
para ohos fines.
Sc acuerda. Ell proyecto vie
ne informado acknowledgements
por la comision.
SOler. Hace algunas acla-
raciones con respecto del pro-
yecto y dice que en- una ene
trevista celebrada con ell go
bernador, en- que Sc trat6 de
este asunto, al principle de
la legislature, Sc lie hizo pre-
sente la convenience de un
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-15

: cambio en- ell sistema de va
loraci6n de la propiedad que
rije, y que estando presente
ell senior tesorero, este obiet6
que durante ell tempo en- que
,frije, ell sistema actual sofa
mente 5 apelaciones Sc habian
Illevado q la superioridad.
Que este demuestra-continua
ell Sr. Soler-que los propie-
tarios, convencidos de la inu-
tilidad de sus esfuerzos y de
lsus quejas no quieren tomarse
lei trabajo de acudir con sus
protestas para no perder ITEM
po inutilmente."
"Y Sc da caso- -sefores de-
1legados-prosigue ell Sr. So
ler-que una persona que no
conoce nuestro idioma, que
no es possible conozca un pals
en- donde no ha estado nunca,
llega q Puerto Rico, desem-
barca en- uno de los vapo-
res correos y q las "a horas
Ide plsar TERRA puertorriuue-
fla, 10 tenemos convertible
anada menos que tasador de
la propiedad, en- valuador de
fincasf, de cafe y de cana Y de
toda clase de fincas. Y va
puede suponerse como Sc ha-
cen las tasaciones en- Puerto
Rico y las dificultades que tie
lnen los propietarios. Por ESQ
es que Sc recomienda que
los actuales tasadores de la
propiedad sean sustituidos
por las juntas de. valuaci6n
que contiene este proyecto
de ley, cuya aprobaci6n re-
presenta una verdadera con-
vieniencia para ell pals"
Sc aprueha ell proyecto sin
mas discussion, en- segunda
lectura.
Llega ell delegado Sr. Ca
males, y Sc da cuenta con la
R. c. nttmero 5 para ell envio
de las sehoritas Manchaca &
estudiar 4 Italia. Recemien-
da ell proyecto al delegado
por Arecibo, qui6n dice que
Sc trata de dos verdaderas ar
tistas que en- 10 porvenir 81
Sc les ayuda a perfeccionar
sus dotes artisticas, podran
ser una gloria del psls. lie
secunda ell delegado Sr. Tizol
y Sc aprueba el proyecto en-
segunda lectura sin loposi-
ci6n.
Sc aprueba ell p. de G. 137,
del Sr. Dominguez, pdra'cons-
truir un puente sobre el RIO Pa
tiltds, en- eI paso que est6 en- la
can)tera entire este pueblo 9 A.
rrOyo. ..
El Sr. Muhoz Rivera anun-
cia que enla session de la tarde
sc dara cuenta con otra par
te del trabajo hecho por la
comisi6n de hacienda de la ca
mara, en- ell estudio del presu-
puesto, para ir adelantando
esa labor.
No hay ningdn asunto
sobre la mesa-dice ell "spea-
kerr.
-Pido que Sc levante la se-
sion hasta esta tarde a las g.
dice el deIegado Sr. Tizol. Sc
acuerda y a las l1.25 de la ma
| mana Sc levanta la session para
las 3 de la tarde de hoy.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-15

En ests iupseota - vends rzpe
vieso dos pesos los &c kii0z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
Italian Girl Victims of
 Earthquake Are Sold
 As "White Slaves

Berlin. Feb. 16.-Hundreds of Italian girls from the quake region of Sicily and CaIabria have been sold into White Slavery in South American cities. according to a statement made to-day by Dr. Green. who was in charge of the relief expedition that Nathan Straus the American philan- throFist. sent to Sicily. and who sailed to-day for New York.
 ''The most horrible tragedy of the earthouake" he declared. twas the fate that befell hundreds of girl sur vivors whose parents were killed. Un- scrupulous dealers searched out these girls and enticed them away with promises that they would take them to their homes.
 'In their terrible anguish these poor girls followed these human vultures to any place designated. The excitement through the whole vicinity was so great at the time that it was cOm- paratively easy to secure these girls and ship them to South America where agents sold them to houses of vice."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
PepYs on May Dew.

In Pepys' time May dew-that is, dew gathered from the grass on a May morning, and especially on the morn ing of May day-was highly prized for bleaching linen and improving the con- ple1ion. Pepys wrote in 1867: My wife away down with Jane and w. Hewer to Woolwich in order to a lit tie air on to lie there tonight and so to gather May dew tomorrow morning, which Mrs. Turner bath taught her is the only thing in the world to wash her face with, and l am contented with it." Two years later he made this en- try in his diary: Troubled, about 3 in the morning, with my wife's calling her maid up and, rising herself, to go with her coach abroad to gather May dew, which she did. and I troubled for it for fear of any hurt going abroad SO betimes happening to her. but I to sleep again. She came home about G."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
HERBERT KNOX SMITH ADDED TO
 SPEAKERS LIST
Distinguished Guests Will Grace Manufacturers Board at Stratfield, To- night.

The banquet of the Bridgeport Man. ufacturers Association, which will be held at the Stratfield tonight is ex- pected to break all records. Some fifty prominent men from several towns and cities of Connecticut will be present as guests. Speakers of na- tional reputation will grace the board with their presence and their wit. $
 Among the more distinguished gen. tlemen who will answer to toaSts are Hon. David A. DeArmond, the oldest member of congress, who comes from Missouri; Hon. Victor Murdoch, the famous republican congressman from Kansas, who%k knows that nothing is the matter with Kansas; Hon. Herbert Knox Smith, Commissioner of Corpora tions of the United States Depart ment of Commerce and Labor, and Henry A. Carpenter of Providence; president of the National Founders Association.
 The committee in charge of arrange mentS have prepared some surprises, which are expected to add very much to the pleasure of the evening. There will be some excellent singing. A will be topical references to men and things, all of which will be pointed, although good natured.
 The tables will be arranged to con- veniently accommodate parties who wish to be seated together.
 The speeches of Congressman DeAr- mond and Congressman Murdoch are expected to be highly instructive. MT. Smith is said to know more corporate secrets than any other man connected with the United States government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 PRESENTS ANSWER
 TO MASSACHUSETTS
Says It's Sale of B. & M. Stock to John l.. Billiard
 Was Genuine.
And that Road Received 100000 Therefrom- But Declines to Answer Questions Which Involve Outside Parties.

Boston, Feb. 16.-Practically declar- ing that the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad does not own a dollar of stock in the Boston & Maine, that the sale of it's holdings to John l.. Billiard of Meriden, Conn.,, was genuine, and that on account of that sale nearly $11, ,000 900 had been receiv- ed, President Mellen's road to-day ans Wered the inquiries of the Massa chu- setts House of Representatives in this regard.
 The New Haven's reply, which was read to the Massachusetts House by the clerk this afternoon, was most Toluminous. At great length it re- viewed the organization and operation "f the road and it's allies in relation to the attempted Boston & Maine merger and the holding of street railway stock in Massachusetts. As company it made explicit answer to all the inquiries of the State of Massachusetts except such as related to the private business and interests of individual third parties,' in which case is submit ted a courteous but flat refusal.
 Calling attention to the fact that the matters in dispute with Massachusetts were all involved in litigation now pending in the Commonwealth, the New Haven asked that it be allowed until July 1st, 1909. without having to answer detailed inquiries about tran story stages of the large financial transactions necessarily involved in which individual third parties are also nee essarily interested.
 Pleading that other mergers had been engineered in Connecticut with which Massachusetts had not found it necessary to meddle, the New Haven asked a like toleration in the present matter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
Keep boys dry.

No matter how hard it rains, here are rubber coats and head-gear that will get the boy to school or any where else, as dry as a bone. Stout rubber coats,-$2 and $2.50. Rubber hoods that come down over the shoulder, 75c.
 Rubber hats, look good as. well as are good,-$1.25. , Rubber boots, and every thing to keep the feet dry, too.
 Shoe store, main floor
 Boys Shop in basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
COME BACK TO ERIN"
 SCORES AT SMITHS

Charles Mack and a splendidly bal anced company presented at Smith S theatre yesterday for the first time in this city, his new play, Come Back to Erin. and the large audiences were delighted with the production. Mack has for some years been one of the most popular actors in vaudeville and this is his first year a star in the legitimate. There is clever story to the play and it is well told; in addi- tion there are several fine specialties which please immensely.
 Mr Mack in the stellar role did splendidly. As a manipulator of the bag pipes he has no superior. Joseph Davis. an old time local favorte, who will be (remenbered as a member of the east of the Rising Generation. = in which the lamented Billy Barry, the greatest of all Irish comedians, star red, kept the audience convulsed in his role of Kerrigan, an old lrishman whose lips overrun with apt sayings The play could depend upon a crowd ed house should it be booked for a re- turn engagement. Frank Barry. one of the four sons of Billy Barry is man. ager of the production.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
An Acrobat's Dilemma,

The acrobats of the music halls have ID end ill view except to cause amuse- ment But suppose one should meet them in ordinary life? Mr. Berkeley, the proprietor of a London hotel. was in his office about 6 o'clock one even ing when le heard q knock at the door, while voice, which seemed to express pain, cried "Openv'~, Mir Berkeley Obeyed, but a cry of horror escaped him. and he almost fell back ward. He saw before him, rolling on the ground. topsy turvy, kind of hu- man ball which was walking upon it's hands, with the head twisted round,' eyes protruding and neck contorted
 T did not wish to alarm my neigh bors,' yasped this extraordinary be- ing-it was a contortionist from a cir GUS who had been practicing in his room-''but cannot unlock my ieg from behind my neck, and unless you can help me I am afraid it is all up with me"
 Mir. Berkeley disentangled the aero bat, who fell exhausted on a chair. He had descended twenty stairs upon his hands in this position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
 underwear.

Women who appreciate comfort combined with qual- itv and daintiness of style, will take special delight in this new underwear. 'Tis of fine cotton yarn, is knit ted on models that are con- fort-insuring, is soft and fine of texture, is finished with pretty decorations.
 Ecru cotton,all seasonable to size,- soc and 59c.
 White cotton, high-neck vests with long or short sleeves,-50c.
 Union suits, they give most comfort of all ,-$1.
 Cannon street aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
A LaGrecque corset for you.

There is a right LaGrecque corset for every woman. To get that right corset is wise. To get it will be easy. Madame Dearth from the staff of LaGrecque special ists is here this week to help you in choosing. Her knowl- edge is that of the specialist. She is able to help you make correct choice. She is here to see that you secure correct fitting and right-shape cor set.
 The LaGrecque belt cor set,for illustration, is a spec ial corset for stout women. It is designed on special lines. Is made in out-of- usual way. As a result, it gives long and good service and is truly comfortable. It is but an example. There are special LaGrecque cor sets for different forms. To hel D you choose from these the right one, Madame Dearth is here.
 No charge for her ser vices, of course. They are freely yours.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
Deaths and Funerals.

Rodusea k. Bowers, widow Of the late George H. Bowers, died this morn- ing at her late home 599 Warren St., after a short illness.
 The funeral of Ellen F., wife of Eliz- ear Bernard, was held this morning and from St. Charles church at 9 o'clock, where Rev. William H. Lynch sang a high mass of requiem. The floral tokens were unusually large and beautiful. The pail bearers were Denis Mu1vihill, Michael Donahue, William Elliot, Eugene Sullivan, Will liam Christianson and Edward Mulli- gan. Interment was in St. Michaels Cemetery.
 The death of Miss Harriet A. flaw ley occurred at her home this morning. She was the eldest child of Capt. Bron- son and Rebecca Burr Hawley and has lived throughout her life at the fam fly homestead, 1519 Main street. Dur ing the declining years of her parents lives she administered to their com fort She was connected for many years with various charitable organ- cations and was an active member of the South Congregational Church. To all those who sought her aid counsel she endeared herself by her kindly ad ice and sound judgment. Surviving her are her sister Mrs. Edward Ster- ling and her brothers Frederick B. HaWley and Alexander Hawley. and a large circle of nephews and nieces.
 A complication of ailments caused the death at St. Vincent'S hospital last evening of John E. Murtagh, a widely known young and successful business man. The deceased had been ailing only a few weeks and it was thought at first that his rugged constitution would pull him through The best that medical skill could do, however, o1- od The gret of his legion of friends death en- sued. The deceased prior to his late illness conducted a cafe at Main street and Madison avenue. Because of his genial ways and frank disposition he made and retained many friends. He was a member of the Elks and Eagles and in each organization he was held ia high esteem. Besides his wife, who is Caue ehter of Supt. Philip Mitchell of the bathing pavilion at Seaside Park he leaves a mother Mrs. k. J. Murtagh and two sisters, Mrs. Walter c. Anderson and Mrs. John Kelly His funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs. Kelly, 76 William street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
"Dave" Osborn
 Prevented Burglary

David F. Osborne, of 323 Park ave- nue, apprehended burglar trying the windows of the apartments of a fam fly named Adams who reside next door to his house, shortly after 10 o'clock last night. MT. Osborne secured q revolver and raising a window de nranded of the stranger the reason of his presence in the narrow passage be- tween the two houses. The burglar said he was trying to find out who lived there. MT. Osborne said that he was going about his inquiry in a pecu- liar way.
 The burglar pulled his coat over his face and Gacked toward the gate. When about 20 feet away he said, Say, young man, you have got that gun pointed the wrong way Upon saying this he bolted into the street and disappeared. MT. Osborne re- ported the matter to the Third Pre- cinct police station. A young man who lives over the Adams family's apartments states that he saw the man trying the front windows of the house early in the evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, February 16, 1909.
Correct fashions.

Butterick patterns for spring are ready. Butterick Fashions, the authority on styles for spring, is ready. The Delienator, best of all fashion magazines, is ready. Correct fashion news is available.
 The word of authority in regard to fashions is Butter ick. A Butterick fashion is a bright fashion. It is a practical fashion. It is a sensible fashion.
 A Butterick pattern makes 1t easy to carry out the things suggested by a Butterick fashion. Anybody who sews, can use a Butter lck pattern and from it cut a good-fitting and attractive garment. It needs no ex- pert to use one.
 But the new patterns are particularly of interest. They give timely view of the spring modes. They hold rich promise of pretty cos tunes for the warmer sea- son.
 Butterick Fashions, the authority, sells for 25 cents. That price buys both it and a pattern-any Butterick pat tern. It is practically 4O| cents of fashion help for 25 cents. And Butterick fash ion-help; the sort that is au- thority..
 Cannon street aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
SHRINERS' NIGHT AT SMITHS
 NEXT TUESDAY
DeWolf Hopper Coming With His Pied Piper Com
 

Arrangements are about completed for "Shriners' Theatre Night" when DeWolf Hopper, the celebrated com edian will present the comic opera "The Pied Piper at Smiths theatre, February 23rd.
 The sFlriners' advance tickets must be exchanged at the theatre box office February IS or 19 for reserved coupon seats and the general public sale opens Saturday the 2Oth. The indications are that the house will break the record for the season and standing room will be at a premium. Owing to the great demand for seats only ten seats will be allowed to any one person and posi- lively no reservations will be made the committee believing that the rule First come first serve" should pre- vail.
 The usual courtesy of the theatrs management for all high class prodUe- ticns. in allowing ladies wishing to occupy the second balcony the privi- lege of entering the theatre from z to 7:30 D. m. by the main entrance, VIII be extended also on this occasion.
 Owing to the elaborate scenic effects and the number of the musical num- bers on the program the curtain VIII raise promptly, at 8 o'clock and no seating will be allowed during the first act. There will be eight car loads or special scenery and 100 people in the presentation of the comedy. This IS the largest and most expensive pro duction of it's kind ever put on the road.
 The nobility will wear the regulation shrine costume on this occasion. con- sisting of full dress suit. fez and claws. Also a new feature will be the sale or a white fez for the ladies. These may be purchased at the theatre the night of the performance. or at Wilson ana Rusling's or the West End Horlst S. Noble Gus Herthal, assisted by some beautiful young ladies will have charge of the sale of the ladies' fez at the theatre.
 After the performance there will be an adjournment to '"The Stratfeld'.
 Owing to the elaborate stage set tings, magnificent scenic effects. and the many musical numbers the curtain will rise at o'clock and no one will be seated during the first act.
 The local Shriners are to be con- graduated on procuring such pro- duction and it will be certainly ap- preciated by the theatre goers. as the sale of seats teStlfleS'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

quietly. It is a high-grade machine. In the second place, it is to be bought at much less than so-good a machine would sell for in the usual way. An agent would be justified in getting $35 or even $45 for the Reliance machine that the store sells at $25. To get such prices. is what is expected of agents. But no agents sell the Reliance. 1t is a How land machine: sold with no fancy profit and no comnlis- sions to anybody-sold like dry goods.
 In the third place, it is worth your while to buy a Rowland machine and to do it now because the Rowland club makes buying easy. You may choose any How land machine, join the club. and have that machine sent to your home on paying the membership fee of
 one dollar.
 No, there are no extra charges on members of the club. They pay only the regular price of the machine. But they enjoy the privilege of paying that price in an easy way. a
 Interested? Come and get details. Do it now.
 Third floor. < .@4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Mrs. T. F. Cotter Impersonated
 Denman Thompson Private -Masque By Antlers Club Last
 Evening.

The Antlers' Club, comprising wives, sisters and sweethearts of the local lodge of Elks held a most enjoya ble masquerade last night in Elks' and Concordia Hall at which large gath ering was present. The grand march which was led by Ike Williams and Mrs. Edward Madigan included 126 couples dressed in all sorts of styles. from Salome dancers to Laplanders and from mere man to animals of the forest.
 Mrs. T. F. Cotter won the prize for the best "get up." She represented Denman Thompson. the great actor So perfect was her disguise that many of those present really believed the tale that went around that the occa- sion was graced by the presence or tno famous rube artist. Mrs. Cotter seem ed to fit right into the role even Ter closest friends being fooled. Waiter Laidlaw as the handsomest cost tuiie, dressed as an Indian maid; Eoole Madigan. took first prize, being dress ed as a ballet dancer; and Joe Heaphy, second prize, being dressed as Rroa dway dude punch poWl pre- scented bv Hugh LaVery was much en- loved bv the many happy masquerad- CTS. After the grand marcn a sup ner was served in charge of the fol p1 fo1,,inee. Mrs. Ike Williams No. 1, Mrs I1,n W2iI,iams No 2, Mrs. Loren Del bridge, Mrs Walter Laidlaw, J. H. Snol and Walter Laidlaw. Many ,Jisitors were present from out of town and expressed themselves as being ''-nIi nIeased with the hospitality shown Me.r than, p bv their Bridgeport friends. The ladies of the club desire to thank the r,embers of the Concordia society for the donation of the use of their hall for the evening.