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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
ACCUSES HER HUSBAND
wife, In Prison. Charges Him With
Dauuhtsr's bAath.

Hartford City. Ind, Oct s.-One OF
the greatest sensations this city has
ever experienced was sprung when Al
torney J. A. Hindman, on behalf OF
Mrs. Rae Alderman Krauss, now serv'
ing a life sentence in the women
prison for murder entered cross
complaint to the divorce suit filed by
William r. Krsuss, directly charging
him with poisoning his own daughter
Crystal. on Aug. 2. 1904.
The confession Of guilt on which
Mrs. Krauss was sentenced she no"
brands as false. and declares 1t was
written by her husband. She charges
that he not only poisoned his daugh
ter. but drew up the alleged confession
which she signed, and that he agree
to get pardon for her at the END
OF two years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Died 2o.ooo Years AGO.

Paris. Oct. S.-A fossil human skele
ton has been discovered at Ferrassie
department Of Dordogne, In the stra
tum Of the lower middle post tertiary
period, which dates back at least 90
900 years. This is the second discovery
Of the kind in France within year
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
PREACHING NOTES

Bethany M. E. church Saturday,
Oct. 9th, at 1880 p. m.
Forest Hill M. E. church Sunday,
Oct. 10th, II a. m.
Macedonia M. E. church Sunday,
Oct. 10th, $3.50 p. m.
Salem M. E. church Sunday, Oct.
10th, 7:30 p. m. o
sAlso every night this week at 7;So
up to Sunday, Oct. 10th, protracted
meeting. d. B. Gates, pastor. z
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
POLITICAL

Mr.. 7. ]. Downing, of Lancaster,
will address the voters at Northumber'
land court at Heathsville Monday.
Judge L. d. Ysrrell, of Emporia, an
nounces that he will contest with Con-
gresham Lassiter for the Democratic
nomination for Congress in 4th district
next year.
Robert r. Walker, treasurer of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Loudoun County, has been proclaimed
the nominee of the Republican party
for the house of delegates against DR..
B. F. holland, the Democratic nominee.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
A CARD
10 Ny Fellow Citizens OF Fredericks

10 Ny Fellow Citizens OF Fredericks
burg, Va
A large number Of mY friends haveask-
I'd me to become candidate Tor the
Office OF Commonwealth Atl0rne! iOi
city OF Fredericksburg and at their s~lici-
tation have decided and hereby an-
nounce myself as candidate for that
portion OF cO9rse my success at the
polls in November depends upon theTip
port OF my friends and earnestly ask
that support II elected | shall with my
best ability endeavor ~ perform the
duties required Of this position, and |
shall execute those duties without fear
or favor Respectfully,
VIM. W. ButzDer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Harrisburg. Pa. oct. S.-A LEGAL pl
per published a report OF the death ol
Dan Haller. a picturesque and popular
negro, who is a laborer. a periodical
tlpstaff at criminal court and peri
patetic local preacher. Scarcely thirty
minutes had elapsed until a friend
read the printed account TO Dan. II
is" said Dan. with laboriious dignity
IAN entirely false accusation"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
IN DRY ALABAMA
Those Who Buy Liquor Must Tell
WhAre Thew Got IL

Those Who Buy Liquor Must Tell
Where They Got II.
Montgomery Ala, Oct. S.-George
G. Miles. head of the Law and Order
league. SAYS that prominent men who
have been buying liquors will have to
tell where they got them or perjure
themselves at the present session OF
the grand jury.
Il know that liquors are being sold
in violation OF the law" said Mr.. Mile.
and | am getting letters every day
telling me the places Of sale and the
names OF men who are going in AMI
out"
Some sensational results are antici-
pated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
WORLDS SERIES
OPENS TODAY
Detroit and PIttsburg Playing
In Smoky City,
$4,000 FANS SEE CONTEST
MuIIn and Adams Opposing Pitchers
In First Game For Worlds Cham
pionshlp-Bettino Is 2 to on Pitts
buFo.

Pittsburg. Oct. s.-Detroit, the Amer
lean League champions. and Pitts
burg. the winner of the National
League pennant. met here today in the
opening game of the series which Will
decide the base ball championship OF
the world for 1909. It will be Detroit S
third attempt in as many years to
win the greatest honors In organized
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
DEATHS

Julian r. PEBBLES, treasurer Of Nels
son county, is dead.
Mrs. Maria Champ Garrett, widow OF
Of L. A. Garrett, died at her home in
San Francisco last week. She was a
daughter Of Muscoe Garrett, Of Essex
county, who represented his district, IN
Congress for many years. She was also
the last surviving sister OF K. z. w.
Garrett, of Alexandria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
fORTUReR, THEY CALL HER
Children Charge Wsmsn With Many
Cruelties to Them.

Camden. n. j.. Oct. S.-Charged
with having poured scalding water on
The hands OF the three children OF John
Harper. for whom abe is housekeeper'
because they had eaten pie, Amanda
Rorer. OF Magnolia. was arrested.
Agents OF the New Jersey 5. ?. c. C.
assert Mrs. Rorer has practiced terri
hle cruelties upon the children. VINO
range in years from Ave to twelve
Neighbors OF the woman say that a
few days ago the children ran into
the street shriekIng in pain and show
ing their scalded hands. The hands
will be SCARED for life.
When the woman was taken from
her home she was followed by women
and children. who hurled imprecatlons
at her. She retorted defantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
For RENT

Two large rooms on Commerce street,
in the Chichester building, over A. B.
Bolts & &c. g Office. These rooms are
suitable for Offices or living rooms.
Apply to J. Conway Chichester. l-s-tf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
LOCAL MARKETS.
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.)
Wheat, soc to $l.O5; corn, 70 to 70;
meal, 81. IS to $l.85; oats, so TO So; old
hens, live, 10 to IL; spring chickens, II
TO Is per pound; eggs, "a to %; lard, ii
TO Is; ducks; lives to 10; turkeys, live,
IL to 10; butter, Is to 25; country hams, Is
to IS: Irish potatoes, 65 to 80; lambs.
50. so to "a; hides, green. 6 TO z; dry
sailed, 8 to 9; dry hides, 10 TO Ia; calf
skins No. l, $l.O0 to sl.25; baled hay,
$14 to SIT per ton; leaf sumac, 70 to ~
per 100; live hogs,6 Id to 6l-2;beef, live
weight, 3 to 4; pork, 6 to 6 1-2; wool,
%, to 80 per ID; veal. 5 1-2 to 6; sweet
potatoes, go to 20.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Registered Shorthorn- Durham bull
calves for sale. The Durham is an
easy keeper and excels all breeds for
beef, milk and butter. The poor mans
cow for profit, the rich mans cow for
beauty and economy. George Purvis,
Little Whim Farm, Fredericksburg, Va.
a31-1m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
AUTO SAVES BOYS LIFE
Father Races Forty-one Miles to Have
Sons Leo Amputated.

Wilmington. Del. Oct. S.-Dr. WI
liam Jacobs. of Millington. Nd. match
cd his big automobile in a race o.
forty-one miles to a hospital in th.@
city to save his sons life. The boy h. !
been run over by heavy wagon al )
his leg t. bal Ciusacd that tAe
father decided the only hope lay ~
immediate amputation, so he placed
him in his automobile and sped fcf
Wilmington. The operation was per
formed successfully at the Delawaif
hospital Immediately after the arrival
here. II is now believed that the boy
will recover.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
--|-|-77-
Saves Brother, Killed Herself.

CORY. Pc. Oct. S.--Truly a heroine
Mary Cornell. seven years old. threw
her brother from the Pennsylvania
railroad track and was herself struck
by a passenger train and instantly
Killed The children were going Il
schnol. The accident happened neal
their home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Live Stock Markets.

PITTsBURG Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE steady; choice. y6;65qI
SHEEP steady; lambs higher; prime
wethers. $4.60d475; culls and com
mon. sl.50a3; lambs s4G725: yea
calves, t9G9.25.
HOGS steady; prime heavies. $3.50
$50: mediums. t7954S; heavy YORK
ers. S775G7s0: light Workers. 81 q
7.60; pigs s6.75671O; roughs, $3.50 q
50
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
90 Mile, JOY Ride, Say Officers,

Chicago. Oct. s.-Army ofhcers OF
the department of the lakes who re
turned from their ninety-mile ride re
ouIred by army regulations, declared
the trip was a 10y ride" instead OF an
endurance test. All are in perfect con
hitiOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Fell In Street In Fit.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa, Oct. S.-William
Johnson. residing at Port Jervis. ~
Y. was seized with an epilepdc fit on
one OF the streets here. He fell heavily
upon the sidewalk. his head striking on
the curbstone, and was rendered I'M
conscious for a long time. His condi-
ton may prove fatal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

$4,000 down to the lowliest laborer
has been agreed upon by the mayor
and department heads. 1t was learned
foI next year
This drastic measure was made nee
essary by the simple fact that Chicago
has not money enough to maintain the
payroll at its normal level. The pay
roll last year Appropriated $l5.OOO.0Oo
The cut before becoming effective
must be sanctioned by the city coun
ell. where a big fight against 1t Is
expected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Kills 10000 Prairie Dogs

Kansas City. Oct. s. - More thar
100000 prairie dogs have been Killed
by ]. w. Holman. the officially recos
nized United States government POI
soner OF the pests in the southweste n
states. during the last eight months
The government pays ~ cents a head
for killing the dogs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Standing Of the Clubs.
Clothes Catch Fire From Crate

Big Stone Gap, Va. Oct S.-As the
result of playing too near an open fire
CRATE in their homes at Cadet. Birdie.
the five.year-old daughter OF John
Hood. and Henry. the four-year-old son
of Green Kelly, were fatally burned
when their clothing became ignited by
the flames.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
To Mark Jaekson's Birthplace.

Charlotte. ~ C.. Oct. S.-The Con
gress OF the North Carolina Daughters
OF the American Revolution decided to
place a granite marker at the birth
Mace OF Andrew Jackson In Union
county. n. c. A $4,000 monument. II
is proposed. will follow the marker
within a few years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Headquarters For All
Kinds Of Leather

Sole Leather, Sides, Strips and Blocks
either Hemlock or Oak.
Harness Leather, Betting and Lscirs,
all sizes.
Calf Skins end Blacksmith hp OTIS.
We don't handle anything but to- best
All guaranteed tn give perfect sa.i-isc-
ton as to prices, etc. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Mr.. Taft says the people, Should
watch their congressman. He will
find out that the people have been
watching some of the Republican
congressman on the tariff matter
rather too closely for the good of the
G. o. P.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
SICK; KILLS HIMSELF
Made His Own Coffin Two Months
AGO.

Toano. Va. Oct S.-Summers StrN-
ers. a Norwegian. was found IN the
woods near his home with a bullet
wound in his head. The man had been
In III health for some time, and II Is
supposed to have been the cause OF
the suicide.
About two months ago Strivers made
his own coffin and requested that he
be buried in II.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
WICKERSHAM'S TRUST BILL
Attorney General Believes Corporations
viii Accept Federal Regulation.

Washington. Oct. S.-Attorney Gen.
eral Wlckersham Is working out a
draft of a bill to be used as a basis
for a national incorporation act. This
bill. which largely meets his views as
to solving the trust problem, has been
the subject OF conference between him
self and other administration oficials-
Mr.. Wickersham said that he be
lleved large concerns would accept
federal regulation. He would not give
any OF the details Of the plan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
capt.in George W. Skinner Dies.

Chambersburg. Pa. Oct S.-Captain
George w. Skinner. superintendent OF
the soldiers Orphans school at Scot
land died at that institution. He had
been in IN health for several years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
GUARDING THE PRESIDENTS
Secret Service Chief, Discuss Preeau

Secret Service Chiefs Discuss Preeau-
tons OF TsftDiaz Meeting.
El Paso. Tex. Oct. S-Police precau-
tions for safeguarding President Taft
and Persistent DiaZ at their meeting
here Oct. l6. we're discussed by John
Willie. chief Of the United States Sc
cret service. and Colonel lsmel Zuniga'
chief OF the Mexican secret service.
The carriage OF President Diaz and
the silver plate from the castle al
Chapultepec which will be used at the
Taft Diaz banquet has arrived.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Tenant. With Baby, Sues For a Lease

Tenant, With Baby, Sues For Lease.
Chicago. Oct. S.-Race suicide land
lords in Chicago must submit to test
In the courts OF state law which be
came effective July l. forbididng them
to refuse rental OF apartments TO fam
ilies with children. r. F. Longenecker,
refused the renewal Of lease OF an
apartment because a child had been
born TO him. brought suit.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
ricb, middies to &c Dropped

Washington. Oct. Slight midship-
men have been recommended to be
dropped from the Annapolis naval
academy by the academic board be-
cause of their failure to pass on their
denomination last month in the stud
les in which they were found to be
deficient at the June examination.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
Auen.d counterfelter Arrested

Hazleton. Pa. Oct ga well dross'
ed Italian. who refused TO give bis
name. was arr ested at West HIazleton,
charged with passing S. counterfeit
bills During the past few weeks con
siderable counterfeit money has been
circulated in this region.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
AMELIA RIvES' MOTHER DIES
Authoress, Now Princess Troubetzkoj,

Loses Parent In Virginia.
Richmond. Va. Oct S.-Mrs. ALFRED
Langdon Riyes. mother OF Princes
Troubetzkoy amelia Rlyes. the novel
isD. died at her home. Castle Hill, Al
bemarle county, after a long Illness
Mrs. Rives was a Miss MacMurdo, o.
this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
WANT EGGS, POULTRY, &C.

We have opened produce business
at sos Commerce St., next door to Park
Hotel. We will pay highest cash prices
for all kinds of country produce. Bring
us your eggs, poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod. Co., r. d. Fritter, Mgr. tt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
FOR SALE

Thoroughbred white Wyandotte and
Rhode Island red cockrels, cheap; apply
to Francis E. Whitehouse, Fredericks
hnrg- Va. sep2Sl6t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
BIG CROWD At STATE FAIR

The crowd at the State fair Thurs
day numbered about $4,000. The at
tendance means that the association
finds itself out of debt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Salt Lake City, Oct. S.-A- Milton
Mussar. assistant historian of the
Mormon church, and one Of the early
pionsers OF Utah. Is dead. He had four
wives and was father Of thirty-six
children. He was seventy-nine years
old
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
John 6. Hurkamp Co.
FOB SALE-FOR REM

Desirable residence on Charles street
for sale. Price and terms reasonable.
Good residence, with modern improve
ments, on Prince Edward street, for rent
Very desirable. Apply to
Jno. ". AIlison, Jr,
fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
For SALE

A thoroughbred black Spanish Jack,
2 years old, splendid animal, fine points.
Address c. B. Daniel,
sep30- Nasons, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
MONEY TO LOAN

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester q
Chichester, attorneys. Is II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Sharon, Pa. Oct. s.-After lying un'
conscious for ssventy.nve hours, John
Bishop. thirty-two years old. who was
vayls 4 and beaten by thugs, died at
~ hosbitai here.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
REAL ESTATE WANTED

We have buyers for real eatase or
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
List your property with us at once.
Piedmont Real Estate Agency,
# Fxedericksbusg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
For SALE

Several fine driving and work horses.
Apply to r. Graham Hildrup's livery
stable, Fredericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
rAFrs RANCH FARE

President viii Take spot Luck" IN
Texas.
Corpus Cristi. Tex, Oct. S.-Presl'
dent Taft viii have to take pot luck
when he Is entertained at luncheon al
the ranch home Of Mrs. II. NJ King. oil
Corpus cristi. The presidents express
ed preference for plain fare has
prompted this decision by Mrs. King
ana her son-in-law. r. J. Kleberg, who
manages her 100000 acres. Governor
ana mrs. Campbell and Charles P. TAFT
viii also be guests at the luncheon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.

and Live STOCK.
PHILADEL PHIA - FLOUR firm;
winter low grades, $41504.4O; winter
clear, $4.50G475; city mills, fancy
RYE FLOUR steady; per barrel
WHEAT steady; No. 2 red, sl.l1d
CORN quiet; No. 2 yellow. local
OATS steady; No. 2 white. Asa
45hc.; lower grades. 44c.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, 14ls
Gl5Ikc.; old ROSTERS, lie. Dressed
steady; choice fowls. lie; old roost
ers, l2c. a.
BUTTER firm; extra creamery, SAC
EGGS Arm; selected. 296 Sic; near
by, &c; western, &c.
POTATOES steady. at 6Sq7Oc. per
bushel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
SOFA Divorces In Year In Ohio.

Columbus. o. Oct. S.-The Ohio
courts divorced 1894 couples during the
year ending June 80. according to In
formation filed with the secretary OF
state by the probate courts OF tho
state
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
CHICAGO NEEDS THE MONEY
Salaries Of All Officials TO Be Cut 10
Per Cent TO Make Ends Meet.

Chicago. oct. S.-A cut OF 10 per
cent in salaries OF all officials and EN-
ployes OF this city. from Mayor Buses
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09
BASE BALL SCORES.
Following Is the Result OF Games
Played Yesterday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Philadelphia - Boston. 3; Phila-
delphia. /. Batteries - Mattern, hari-
dan; Sparks. Doom.
York. ). Batteries - Mcintyre, Bell,
Marshall; Daily Wilson.
Other clubs not scheduled.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Mr.. Cannon is rapidly working his
way into Mr.. Roosevelt's place as
the creative head of the Ananias
Club.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

Use Arncur's fertilizers for fall
crops. Sold by Decker & Alrich. They
have a high grade animal bone also.
Best grade Of timothy and other grass
seeds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-09

DR. a. M. ECKENRODE. DEN FIST.
Office hours 81 and 2 to 8; Office Main
street, over Goolrick's drug store.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-31
-(1I)-

Sc llama Gerardo Baxter. Esa maTlans 10 ha dI-
cho Mrs. Wanchope-conteste enrojecendo POGO al
cuerdo del cambo-Es pintor paisajsta familia
escocesa decr de fzma solo lie queda la abuela,
no Sc 81 paterna materna, que vve Edinburgh. es
orgulloso como espahol y pohre una rata.
Olivia echo reir mirzndome traTes de sus entes
No vayas enamorarte de e. lila
"El era pobre pntor
campesIna Ella
No hal cuidad0 de que ena1nore, despues de Ia
description de Mrs Wanehope, -repliQu6 rendo tam
ben. n
uego lie .conte La esfratagna de mi digna patr0na,
pntandome como aneiaua lugarena.
Estaba tentada reftarla ell epsodo de las voletas;
pero las paabras de Olivia retrajeron
No le he dicho NINA paabra de todo esto,-ljo,
moviendo su bonda cabecfaNo Ia hubiera gustado..
de seguro vaos, casi segur escribira la tia Rosa
Mrs Wanchope ha estao al decir que solo
tenia sehoras la No que Ia tenga mucha
portanca va 10 sabemOs- solo que mama cierto
modo encargada tuya enm1ifo quieras vivr con
nosotrUs.
Ire en- cuanto eelebre IA boda de Petra.
--Bueno. espero que vendras.
d Y til venIras lueg0 la rectpr;a conmigo, Oliva7
Querida mia por NADIA de m1undo dejara yo de estar
Woodhay Manor ell III del pr6ximo juno
y yo tendrfa vezdRlerp dsgusto 81 no estuviescS
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-31
Discourse prOlulriiado Pvr
d ST.. Hernapd BehD
-EN Ell ACTO DE ORGANIZATION
DE LA "ASOCIACION DE PTO.
RICO", EN- LA TARDE DEL
Ola 29 DE DICIEMBRE DE
1909.

sSenor Secretario' de la Guerra, Senoc
Gobernador y SeHores:
Nos hemos reundo aqui hoy para mi
ciar la organization de una association
de conlercio que contara entire sus soccs
Il los hombres de negocios s6lidos de esta
Isla.
Sc que tOd0s vosotros Os unireiS mi al
dar las gracias al Honorable Secretario
de la Guerra por honrarnos con su pre-
sencia en- este acto importante esta tar
de. Sc tambien que todos vosotros estais
conmigo al dar las gracias su Excelen-
cia el Gobernador por el aliento y bue-
nos deseos suyos hacla la organization de
esta association de hombres de negocios.
Deseo aaora expresar 4 ustedes seiio-
res mi sincere agradecimiento por vues-
tra eXcelente compaiiia en esta, la prime
ra reunion de Ia organization de una So
ciedad que incl,,ra todos los elementos
lie nueatra Isls De mas inaportancia, de
mas confanza y los mas Conservatives
tanto professional eoalc indrstriales
agrieblas.
~ Al tomar ia inieiativa para. invitarcs a
esta reunion dsseo smaoifestar qne mi
casa frle irdacida 4 sllo despues de las
expsesiones reretflas por parte de su
exeeleneia el Gobernador <ia Puerto Rico
EN- sus discursos reeien:2s. siendome gra-
to decir que vsss..sa r-ese.laia seui ezta
I, tarde re1eia Ia ,a;saaa eois.i,n. la cusl.
en- otras pa.ahras, padS iats-nssta~ss
solamente, ccmo 7llestro sincere assao ae
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-31

cooperar, asf individual como colectiva-
mente, al mayor progreso y q Ia prospe-
ridad de Puerto Rico.
1Odcs noeotros somos hombres de ne
gocios y como tales, puedo decir, hom-
bres PRACTICES; y una organiaaci6n de
esta> indole solo pusde alcanzar un re-
sultado practice y eficaz permaneciendo
juntos y ayudandonos m1tuamente en-
nuestras vidas comerciales.
Els imecesario que 20 lame vuestra
atenci6n hacia ell aumento enorme y al
tamente apreciable en- las importaciones
Y exportaciones de La Isla durante los
6ltimos diez ahos, puesto que induda-
blemente todos vosotros estais al corrien-
te de esos datos, pero creo que todavia
queda q nuestro alcance :un gran margen
81 cooperamos unos con los otros en- de-
bida forma para alcanzarlo.
Tenemos, como habeis leido en- la carta
de invitaci6n para asistir esta reunion,
Ia seguridad de contar con Ia buena vo-
luntad y con el apoyo de la administra-
ci6n en- el mas alto grado que es possible
a un gobierno dar en- este sentido Pare
GENE que 10 mas importante para nos
otros todos es permanecer juntos y dar
al Gobierno informes referentes q nues-
IL p
agricolas y financieros, los cuales podran
usarse en- turno ventaj ajosamente para to-
dos nosotros en- el mayor desarrollO y
ibienestar de Puerto Rico por el GObier-
no aqui establecido, y por conducto de
srs buenos oficios por ell Gobierno de los
Estados Umidos.
Los fines de esta organization no de-