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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-06

Y me0os consistencia a1n, tiena la
raz6n que nos da Mr.. Dexter, cuando
insintia gu ell n1merO de alumnOs que
! vive en- Santurce y otros pueblos vecl-
nos, es mayor que ell de San Juan, pro-
piamente dicho, es decir; que ell que ha-
bita en- Ell casco de Ia ciudad.
Santurce y otros pueblos vecinos, pue-
den ser Rio Piedras, Cataho, Bayam6n y
hasta Puerta de TERRA, seg1n sea de
elastica y acomodaticia la classification de
pueblos hecha por Mr. Dexter
Pero aunque todos esos alrinnos vi
vieran en- Santarce, jno sabe ell Comisio-
nado que en- Santurce habita general
mente. la clase mas acomodada de San
Juan?
mo sabe que 81 para las generalidad
de las familias que viven en- Santurce
ell gasto de tranvia puede ser perfecta-
mente soportable, para las que viven en-
San Juan, puede ser desquiciadoramente
ruinosO?
Santurce es un barrio elegante, un ba-
rrio distinguido. La vida ALI es mas cara
que en- San Juan, y por tanto, la gente
que vive ell la pintoresca barriada, es
porque puede soportar ell gasto que ese
placer les ocasiona. 80
81 el comisionado cree que ha tapado
todas las bocas con decir que pagara
ei viaje del trole, dos veces al dia, los
alllmnos. que esten en- verdadera sltua
ci0n!Cle illsolvencia. en- este como en- todo
| 10 demis sufre una acentuada desvlaclon
de 10 prudente y de 10 justo.
Para que provocar esa declaration de
wdigencia en- los alumnos pobres? Para
! que colocarlos Ell esa situaci0n deprl-
| mente respecto de los otros, para que
humillarl0s as1?....
Cierto es que la pobreza no deshonra,
pcro en- las circunstancas a que nos re-
ferimos, esa pobreza provocada agra
vada por los capriehos del departamento,
resulta de una violencia repulsiva y de
una repugnante crueldad.
No hay derecho para hacer mas ahicti-
va la vida de los pobres, y ese derecho
memos que nadie han de tener1o Los
fun"ionarios p1blicos.
Y el doctor Dexter tiene otra gran cal
da Habla de que no We la necesidad de
que los escolares vengan q almorzar i
San Juan. y dice que pueden llevarse
por la mailana ell "lunch', como hace un
hiio suyo que asiste a la alta escuela.
Como Sc conoce que habla un funcio-
mario esplendidamente retribuido, que
habla desde arriba, sin ell menor cOntacto
con la realidad, sin mirar siquiera la
terra en- que vive.
Ell nino del seilor Dexter podra llevar
su "lunch" por la mahana, y podra lie
var ell "lunch" de un mes por adelan-
tadO, 81 ESQ fuera precH0 o lie convF-
niera mas.
jPero cree ell senior Dexter que como
educacionista deberia tener algo de So
ciologo. que cuando un alumno no tiene
para pagar ell tranvia, puede preparar
la noche antes ell "lunch" del dia SUBJ
siguiente?
! No sabe ell doctor Dexter como viven
las clases pobres?
lei "lunch"! ESQ esta bien para los
niiios como Ell de Mr.. Dexter, que toman
desayuno a la americana, pero los que
toman una taxa de cafe por todo desayu-
no, con un frugal bocado las doce del
dia, no ven tener fuerzas para dedi-
carse a los deportes fisicos nj gusto para
obstraerse contemplando los bellos alre.
dedores del higienico edificio del ex-
hotel, elias Palmas."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-06

Nos alegramos de haber provocado es-
tas declaraciones del senior Comisonado
de instruction, porque 10 menos ha
pretendido justifcar su inopinada reso-
luci6n. dando explicaciones que no son
satisfactorias nj mucho menos, pero que
siouiera demuestran que ell doctor Dex-
ter no se cree infalible y en- condiciones
de desentenderse de la protesta que ha
puesto 4 su obra el mas expressive comen-
tariO.
Ell reclamo de las condolences higieni-
cas- del antique hotel elias Palmas''. es
cosa que podra convenir los propie-
tarios del inmueble, pero que no conven-
ce a nadie de que porque Ell edi6cio este
en- condolences higienicas, haya de ser
precisamente ell sitio ideal, ell unico i'll
discutible para montar en- el la "High
School, de San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-06

Come desparecio la suplicante
hulnilde cruz d cuyo pie, llorosa,
doblaba la rodilla temblorusa
la pobre madre. Ell actltud orante
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-06

Como ha Dorado el tempo la briilante
inscription que una mano carlnaSsL
estampara una vez soblH la IOSa
que guar3a los despojos del amaptei
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-06
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Com', ha Dorado el tempo la briilante
lnscfipct0n que una man0 carlnossi.
estanpara una vez sobre la Iosa
que guar,'a h,s despojos del amaptei
Come despareci6 la suplicante
hulnllde cruz a cuyo pie, llorosa,
doblaba la rodiIla temblorosa
la pobre madre. EN- actItud orante!
Como no han vueito mas aquellas 6nass
manOs de nOvias a lfcnar de encante
la triste tlinlfi convertida en- ruinas
como crecen alredor las flores,
bajo ell rocio p,lrisimo del llanto
que derra,na Ia madrc en- sus dolores!
EMILIO A. MOREL.
Ponce 1909.
fDe ala voz de la Patria''}
n hbro De Lewis
En- breve saldra luz la novela "Vi-
da Nueva" de nuestro compaiiero en- n
,rensa don Jose Elias Lewis.
vida Nueva'' es un alarde de ohser-
vac:6n = de estudio psicol6gico.
Ell senior Lewis derrocha su brilHante
plunla de estilista y en- medic de un
itealisno refinado desarrolla magistrate.
escenas de la vida real y palpitante
Sc espera con veriadera delectaci6n h
nueva obra de nuestro amigo que ha de
eonsoaidar una vex mas La reputation d
q.se gmza COMO ea.risor y novelista-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
TO LEGALIzE BOXING.
Illinois Legislature Said to Look win
Favor Upon the Sport.

Chicago, April 2S.-Frenzied activ-
ity among pugilists is the result OF
news from Springfield that the Walsh
boxing bills has been favorably re-
ported to the house. If it passes it is
expected that the fighting game VIII
once more hold sway in Chicago
Six round bouts are provided for in
the bill and SO far there has been no
opposition manifest Decisions are
barred and the fashion in which the
ring is to be padded is defined. The
sale or gift of Intoxicating liquor at
any place where a bout is held is pro-
hibited and six ounce gloves are re-
quired.
There is one clause in the measure,
however, which may or may not be
the Joker" This is a paragraph con-
firing the sport to Established" clubs
or societies. Whether this means
clubs already established or those
which may be formed hereafter is not
stated.
In case it simply means Organiza-
ton is necessary, every hand ball
court in Chicago and every hall where
a line of seats can be put up is apt to
become the headquarters of a "club."
Passage of the bill will mean a sud-
den shift in the plans of many boxers
who have been combining their opera
lions to the two coasts of late. McFar-
land and Nelson probably could draw
as much in this city as on the Pacific
coast, and a bout here may be ar
ranged, in case they can transfer the
go from Coffroth'S club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
TWO MORE MISSING.
Seventeen-Year Old Girl and Four
Year-Old Boy Cannot Be Found.

Passaic, N. j., April 2S.-The police
of a dozen New Jersey towns and cit
les in this vicinity are searching for
Mary Sur, II years old and her four
year old nephew, Joseph Berger, 5r.,
of Garfield, n. J., who strangely dis
appeared last Sunday and from whom
nothing has been heard since The girl,
who has been in this country only a
few weeks, can speak no English and
the little boy could hardly speak
enough to identify himself They went
for a walk Sunday afternoon and a
number of theories are presented as
to what became of them.
As they had no money and neither
wore a hat no credence is given the
first theory that the girl had become
infatuated with her nephew and had
stolen him. The police of several
cities now believe that the pair have
either become lost in one of the many
patches OF dense woods in the vicinity
of Garfield; that they may have fallen
into the Passaic river or that they
may have been captured and are be-
ing held by one of the numerous
camps of laborers on railroad and
suburban improvements in that VIC
unity. Searchers have been out day
and night without finding the least
trace of ITEM and the police of sew
eral cities along the Passaic will prob
ably drag the river today with the ex-
pectation of finding their bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
DE-. Greene Dies of Heart Failure.

Junction City, Kan, April 2S.-Dr-
W. r. Greene, for many years a prac-
ticing dentist here, died here Tuesday
evening of heart failure. He was aged
81 years, and was apparently in good
health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
ROW OVER CAPS AND GOWNS.
Bethany Students Refuse to Attend
Classes Unless Rule Is Changed.

Lindsborg. Kan, April 2S-Because
the board of directors of Anthony col
lege changed the decision of the facuI-
ty which restricted the wearing of the
cap and gown to only seniors of the
liberal arts department and degrees and
students of the fine arts department,
the students at a meeting held Tuesday
morning refused to so to class until
the decision made by the regular facuI-
ty is sustained and enforced
This fight has been at fever heat
for about four weeks and at three diff
ferent times have decisions been made
and at each time has the fight grown
hotter until the liberal arts department
has taken this decided stand. For the
past several years the wearing of the
cap and gown has been limited to the
college seniors and the degree stud
ents of the fine arts department and
the fight started because the fine arts
diploma graduates wish to break this
tradition.
At present this has been lost sight of
and victory means the supremacy of
either department by the breaking of
this tradition.
The liberal arts department feels that
it will sooner or later lose the position
it has always held as the backbone of
the institution. This is the main issue
of the fight at present and assumes
a serious aspect since it involves every
one connected with the institution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
HOT Time IN OHIO TOWN
Fights and Many Arrests at Wet and
Dry Election.

chilIicothe. O., April 2s.-The
"wet" and dry election opened here
this morning amid scenes of excite
ment and following a hot campaign
Women patrolled in front of each
polling place, and an army of detec-
tives were at work for the "drys'' to
prevent any fraud while every police
man in the city, in citizens clothes,
worked for the 'wets.''
Rev. C. w. EIdredge, superin-
tendent of the Cincinnati; division of
the Anti-Saloon league, who recently
was egged by 'wets' while he was
speaking at Adelphi, was arrested this
morning, charged with violating the
100 feet limit at a polling place and
was placed in Jail.
The police also arrested several
dry workers on the same charge
When ]. D. Wilhgott, secretary of
the local option committee, called at
the city jail to see the Rev. Mr.
Eldredge, it is claimed by the "drys'
he was assaulted by Chief of Police
Pendergast. Municipal officers refuse
the "drys'' admission to the Jail to
see the dry workers. who have
been arrested on one pretext and an
other. The "dry'' prisoners will resort
to habeas corpus proceedings. Kew
Mr.. Eldredge has been released on
bond.
Sheriff J. Henry Swope and judge
John W. Goldsberry have sworn IN
100 deputy sheriffs to control the
situation The county officers de.
clare they will see that the 'drys
get a square deal. Mayor Yaple ana
the CITY officers compose the wet
organization in this city
Dry detectives swore out warrants
for the arrest of five wet workers,
charging them with attempting to
bride voters. The vets pleaded not
guilty. in city court and each was held
for Grand iurv under $500 bond.
Rev. George l.. Pake of Ports
mouth. o.. who was assaulted by
wet last night on the street was In.
iured worse than he was at hrsl
thought to be. His left temple bone
EnuckIes. Women are patrolling the
front and rear doors of all saloons
and are using cameras. Miss Myra
Powell was arrested by a city police
man and her camera taken from her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
WAR A POSSIBILITY.
Pacific Coast States Have Reason to
Fear japanese Agitation.

Chicago, April 2S.-Citizens of Cali
fornia and other Pacific coast states
realize from recent experiences grow
ing out of the Japanese agitation that
until some arbitrary plan of settling
differences between nations is adopted
war on the coast will be possibility in
the opinion of George NJ Reynolds, who
is here to represent the Business Mems
association of Riverside, Cal, at the
second national peace congress next
week.
War in the Pacific declares Mr.. Rey-
nolds, also would tend to retard the
growth in population and the develop
ment of the western states. The in
crease in population he asserts, es-
pecially in California, Washington and
Oregon is coming with such strides
that within a few years more than so
million people probably will be making
their homes in these three states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
SUMMER WHITE HOUSE.
Plan Is Under way to Present One to
tho Government.

New York. April 2S.-The plan OF
n number of New Jersey coast cities
to present the nation with summer
capitol for the president has been Civ
en- impetus by the offer of J. B. Green
hut. Long Branch and other cities
had started a fund for the purchase
OF Shadow Lawn" the $1,000,OOO
mansion built by the late John A. Nc
CAL, when he was president of the
New York Life Insurance company at
West End. for the purpose of deed
ing the property to the government to
be used as a summer White House
for the president. Before the fund
was completed, President Taft select
ed the place at Beverly, Mass, and a
few days ago Mr.. Greenhut purchased
the local property, it is understood for
$500, 900, not knowing the plans of
the coast cities. When he learned Of
these plans Mr.. Greenhut offered to
sell the property to the association of
cities for $4,000 less than he paid for
it. thus making his donation to the
project $4,000.
This mas given new life to the move
ment and it is expected that the fund
for the purchase of the property will
be completed. New Jersey represent
tatives in congress have promised to
see that the government accepts the
Gift
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
TO ENDOW A HOSPITAL.
John w. Gates Gives Mary Gates In
stitution $500, 900 for a Fund.

Galveston, Tex, April 2S.-John w.
Gates has decided to endow the Mary
Gates hospital, which he is to erect
at Port Arthur, Tex, as monument
to the memory of his mother, with an
accumulative fund. He starts this
fund with 100000 and will add to it
every year two per cent of his net
profits from oil, which it is understood
will amount anywhere from $4,000
to $4,000 per annum.
The fund will be invested in interest
bearing bonds or other securities to
be designated by a board of trustees.
The hospital will be one of the best
equipped in the world. Construction
will begin in a few weeks.
1t was originally planned to make
the institution selfsustaining, but Mr..
Gates says he wants to do what he
can for suffering humanity, and only
a nominal charge will be made for
private rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
The Crosby Bros. Co. The Crosby Bros. Co.
CROKER OFF TO EUROPE.
'I'm Out of Politics Forever De-
clared the Old Chieftain.

New York. April 2S.-Richard Croker,
the former Tammany chieftain, who
sails today on the Lusitania for Liver
pool, said farewell last night to many
old friends at the Democratic club.
His parting message to his one time
followers was:
I'm out of politics for ever. All the
world couldn't drag me into the game
again. I'm coming back to America in
November just after election, but
there'll be no politics in the visit.
New York is the greatest city in the
world. All our American cities are
superior to the European capitals in
their fire and police departments. 1t
is not safe for a woman to walk alone
in London. but you can't say that of
our American cities.
THE only thing they beat US in on
the other side is sports. The sports
are more open in England. The laws
here put too many restrictions on
them
Since Mr. Croker built several Jap
anese rooms into his house at Glen
Cairn, Ireland, he has been wanting a
Japanese servant. Such a one he is
taking back with him, having found
her during his stay at Palm Beach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
NEEDLES IS SCARED.
1t Is Feared the River Will Wipe Out
the Town.

Needles, Cal, April 2S.-The Colo
RADIO river is rising rapidly and is near
the nighwater mark. 1t has over
flowed its banks on the California side.
There is considerable apprehension
lest a new channel be cut which would
result in great damage here.
A report from the government en-
gineers shows the river has come 1900
feet nearer the residence section of
Needles within twenty years. Its adj
vance during the past five years has
been rapid until now the situation is
alarming and an appeal has been
made to the government.
Plans are PEI fected to construct a
dyke several miles N length to pro-
tect the Indian lands or the Arizona
side, the cost being ever $250,O00 but
such an undertaking makes the de-
struction of Needles all the more GER
tain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
Big Elevator Burns.

Buffalo. n. Y. April 2s.-The elevator
of the Hustled Milling and Elevator
company was destroyed by fire early
together with 200 600 bushels of grain.
Loss $500 900. fully insured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
Patriarch OF Smith Family Dead.

Hackensack, n. J., April 26.-Abra-
ham Smith. 70 years old, patriarch Of
the famous Smith family organization
of New Jersey died in his home at
Peapack, n. j., last night following
a stroke of paralysis. The Smith or
ganization number more than 1000
persons all named Smith, many of
them tracing their lineage to the same
antecedents. Each year they hold a
convention and camp meeting in this
section of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
Married in the Water

Sailor Springs. ILL.,, April 2S.-At a
baptizing on a small creek near here
Pearl Johnson and Miss Nora Murray,
both living near here, were baptized,
and Immediately afterward while
standing in water waist deep were
married. More than 500 spectators
We're witnesses to the ceremony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28

a few days ago that many noted men
were to praise his generosity at the
dedication and that he was expected to
be present. Mr. Schrader has always
been shy about his philanthropics and
rather than hear his praises sung, he
departed for Europe, notifying the
committee only after he was on board
ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
HAS FLED TO EUROPE.
Rather Than Hear His Praise Sung.
PhiIanthropist Schrader Sailed.

New York, April 2s--Three thousand
invitations have been issued for the
opening on May 5th Of the Caroline
Rest, a half million dollar home and
school for mothers, donated by George
H F. Schrader of Hartsdale, and the
committee was arranging the pro-
gramme last night when it was discov-
cred that Mr.. Schrader and fed to
Europe The philanthropist discovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
FIRST LION HUNT.
Roosevelt Party Will Start From
Pease Ranch Tomorrow

Nairobi. April 2S.-The members of
the Roosevelt party will start tomor-
row from the ranch of Sir Alfred
Pease on their first hunting trip after
lions. The remainder of the Roose-
welt camp moved this morning from
Kapiti Plains to the Pease ranch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
Prominent stockman Is Dead.

Kansas City. April 2S.-Joseph w.
Troutman, a pioneer stock raiser, and
at one time president of the American
Angora Goat Breeders association,
died at his home at Comiskey, Kan,
today, aged 60.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-28
Authoritative SummerStyles
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The Washington herald., 1909-11-14
HOW TO STOP A MOTOR CAR.
II Isn't Easy to Do II in Big Hurry
without SLidding.

Never do anything suddenly with an
automobile" writes an experienced driver
in Outing only so can wear and tear
on the car be minimized. not TO mention
accidents. Suppose you are confronted
with the necessity for a sudden stop.
Your amateur impulse will be to jam
down the clutch pedal. grip the emer-
gency brake lever, and clamp the wheels
into cessation OF their revolution.
The motor, thus relieved, VIII begin
to race the hywheel viii spin around
with increasing velocity. and you are
lucky II. especially on wet asphalt,
your car does not skid around like a top
hit the curb and turn turtle with you
underneath. The wear Of this sort Of
stop on the tires should be a sufficient
consideration for you to refrain from
cultivating il.
If on the other hand. you first close
the throttle then throw out the clutch
and apply the brake just hard enough
to allow the wheels barely to revOlve
your car Will come 10 safer and
speedier stop without strain. The motions
to accomplish this must Of course be
practically simultaneous. but they are no
moro difficult than those required for
the wrong sort OF stop. Once at rest, you
open the throttle instantly and advance
the spark II necessary to start the engine
The clutch can then be thrown in grad
ually when you wish TO advance"
The Washington herald., 1909-11-14
Items, General and Personal,
OF Interest TO G. P. O. Workers

tive Of labor body has been accorded
such an honor over body of employing
printers
That story you told about plate print
erS taking care OF a fellow workman. can
be duplicated right here in the Office"
said printer recently You know -
met with an accident nearly year ago.
Well. you haven't seen any subscription
paper passed around for him, have you?
No, and you amt a-going TO. He is one
OF the best men ever employed in the
shop, and never failed 20 give up for any
cause. Some time after he was hurt.
one of the fellows that do things got
bunch together, and this is what he said:
Now, look mere, you boys, old -- amt
got a whole lot Of dough laid away, and
that little woman OF his has got enough
10 do without worrying about how the
butcher and the baker and the rest OF
them are going 10 be paid Every pay day
want to carry out there one Of the en-
velopes Eddie Wilver so graciously hands
out with just the same amount inclosed
as that old boy would be able 10 II work.
Ing. Are you with meT And they say
IL is the easiest money 10 collect In the
office. and goes right on the date"
Mrs. Catharine Hogan, mother Of John
p. Hogan. imposer on specifications. died
at SOC Ninth street northeast on Thurs
day last. aged siXty-four years.
In THE Fourth Estate" now success
fully running at New York theater, one
scene shows a composing room in opera
ton. eight linotypes. and a steam table
being used. with a full force OF operators
stereotypers. ad. men, proofreaders. and
make-ups at work, all members Of the
local unions
The Butterick Company Of New York
are reported to have absorbed the Ridg-
way Company. publishers OF Every
body's Magazine, which publication will
hereafter be issued from the former
house.
The last payments for the year 20 the
various relief associations OF the Office
are made this month. and the pro rata
dividends viii be distributed in time to
assist materially in the purchase OF
/ Christmas presents.
The lord mayor OF London. who is a
master printer. gives an annual dinner 20
his employees at the Mansion House, his
official residence. 500 being the number
who participated IN the latest one, about
! half OF whom are wonsen.
New York Typographical Union. No. 6
has elected Rev. l. J. Evers. OF st. An
drew's Church, 20 honorary membership
and made him It's chaplain.