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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-11-07
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Con las sguientes garantias de f.
"Marchara constanemente sin CALI -nterrumpirse
''Tiene por minute destuci6n ca' "a de 25 pies
c1bicos de are bre Producira Vacuum pull
gadas segn d Mercurio Standard de los Eos Unidos Du-
rarA de Is 20 ahos, atn usandose dariamente.
E SANTO rabajara de cuaqer cubo e luz ncaDdescen-
costo de centavos la hora E SANTO podra
perado para hogar pero amben capaeida 10
ce apetecbe para Tendas Amacenes Ocina Igesas op-
edfcos grandes Haga vista nuesras ofri-
para la demostrac6n ctac6n andaremos 81
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PORTO RICO POWER AND LIGHT Co
Gneral Offices Marina, San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-11-07

Han regresado de Francia, donde pa
saron una temporada, el senor Vinel y
su distinguida famiIia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-11-07

Anoche hubo mitin republican, en-
Catano, EN- la plaza del poblado. Asis-
ti6 mucho piiblico
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-11-07
NJ as noticias

Ell resultado de las elecciones Sc
anunciara el martes por la noche en- eL
Parque Borinquen. en- conexi6n con la
function cinematog gratica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
WOMEN BOYCOTTERS
 ENGAGE IN RIOTING

Augusta, Ga, April s.-Two are dead and five more or less injured. is the resuit of a head-on collision between two freight trains on the Georgia rail- road at a point about 22 miles above Augusta at 1885 o'clock this morning.
 The dead:
 Engineer E. S. Johnson of Union Point.
 Conductor Charles Fitzgerald, liar lem, Ga.
 The injured:
 Engineer G. E. Bowling, Augusta, broken leg and badly bruised about face; may die.
 Fireman Charlie Williams, colored i; Brakeman Jonah Lowe, colored; Fire man Will Parker, colored. and Brake man Forest Brown, colored, were pain fully injured and are at hospital here.
 The wreck occurred just. few hund- red yards beyond the 22mile post from Augusta. The railroad officials decline to state the cause of the wreck un- til a further investigation can be made. The trains were regular | freight No 209, westbound from Au- gusta, in charge of Conductor B. E. McCollum and Engineer G. E. Dowl- ing. and extra No. 29. eastbound for Augusta, in charge of Conductor | Charles Fitzgerald and Engineer E. $. | Johnson. The only member of tn e crews who was not injured was a ne- gro who is still at the scene of the wreck and the injured are in such a | condition that a statement cannot be gotten from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

providence has lavished so p1enteously within her borders.
 Great in her diversified industries from her immense steel mills to her cap fac tory, whose products are carried to every market in the world, which include a solid mile and a half front of the most magnificent blast furnace plant and modern steel mill in the south, perhaps in the entire country.
 Great in her splendid railroad facilities. with lines extending to every mart and market in the world, with her street rail way system that for service and safety comfort and convenience stands un- equalled in the land today.
 Great in the magnificence of her public edifcies, her towering steel structures, her handsomely equipped office buildings, her immense department stores and business houses her brilliantly lighted streets and we'll paved thoroughfares.
 Great in her palatial mansions and handsome residences, her modern apart ment houses and cottage homes, nest ling in the shade of the majestic Red mountain, and covering the great Jones valley from ridge to ridge.
 Great in her churches. whose towering spires proclaim every faith and creed, whose membership is ever mindful of the moral uplift of the city, her magnifl- gently appointed club houses, her public schools, government building and court house. her libraries, charitable institu- tions, hospitals and public parks and other conditions that tend to make the people happier, better, contented and prosperous.
 Her greatness extends along many other lines. social, fraternak and political, ana 1t is her destiny to attain an industrial grander and material property such as the world has never seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
APPEAL FOR ALMS
 WAS NOT UNHEEDED

She was a plain looking little woman whose age was apparently much beyond the half century mark, while her attire indicated that she owned but little of this worlds wealth. He was beggar, apparently half her age, and pitfful sight indeed.
 It was on the sidewalk of Second ave nue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets that he was sitting with his feet crossed under him and holding out his hand for aims. Help me, please; help me-" was the plea he made, and the 1n- fiection of his tones was such as 10 arouse fully the sympathy in one.
 The little woman passed down therstreet and half stopped as she reached the man then moved on. She hesitated again n few feet beyond him and again moved on. but before she had gone another yard stopped and fumbled with worn, little pocketbook.
 A man had been walking directly be- hind her and noticed her hesitancy. lie was standing directly by her as she turned and. glancing down, he saw that but one nickel was in the pocketbook. The lit- tle woman walked back to the beggar, the man watched her and saw the nickel dron in the outstretched hand. Then she quickly turned and continued down the street A forlorn but sweet looking nttie woman. who had no doubt given the heeear her car fare and was starting on a long walk home.
 Later on during the night the man saw the beggar gloriously drunk near the corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street, leaning against corner wall or the postoffice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
FIRST STRAW HAT
 HAS SAD EXPERIENCE

The first straw hat has arrived. "It' was perceived several days ago leisurely strolling down Twentieth street, wearing satisfied expression and utterly imperv- ious to the facetious remarks flung at "It," passing the awestricken inquiries of the newsboys as to what was under the hat with a contemptuous sniff.
 This hat violated. all precedent and dis played itself boldly to the admiring view of the passing throng.. Instead of sneak ing along with a shamefaced air 1t Haunt ed itself brazenly in the faces of its less aristocratic brethren. Having reached First avenue without a mishap the hat began to take airs and edged further to- ward the side of the cranium upon which it was resting. Pride goeth before fall" Then came the catastrophe.
 A March breeze gave it a playful twist and the hat sailed gently on the sustain
 ing wind beyond the reach of its owner who was pursuing it frantically with out stretched hand. It settled on the street just in time to receive a drenching from passing sprinkler and was further de- faced by a plentiful covering of dust from a homeward bound sweeper. When the owner finally recovered it the hat was total ruin The disgusted young man was seen to steal in a nearby haber- dashers and come out some minutes later wearing a modest gray felt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
DESPONDENCY CAUSE
 DOUBLE SUICIDE

Kansas City, April s.-Financial losses
 incurred in a partnership brokerage busi- ness are believed to have caused the
 double suicide of Nels and c. W. Olsen,
 brothers. whose bodies were found on a bank of the Missouri river three miles east of here today. The deaths, 1t ap- pears. of the men were deliberately planned. January 2s, following series of reverses on the board of trade, the brothers left their apartment and dis appeared.
 After their departure relatives said the men had announced they had lost all ana intended to kill themselves Rumors had if that the losses amounted to between s75 GOO and s10,0OO. The police were noti- fled of the threats of the brothers and
 search was instituted but no trace or them was found.
 Two fishermen came upon the bodies to- day. They appeared to have been dead for several weeks. Clutched tightly Tn inc hand of one man was revolver con taining two empty shells The authorities sav he may have shot his brother and then turned the gun upon himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
LEE LONGS LAUGH
 A THING OF JOY

When Lee Long laughs the laths in the plaster crack their sides, and the tele- phone bell tingles with the little electric waves which fill the ether, permeate the brain, dash up the sleeve and tickle the funnybone of every individual within hearing.
 Lee Long is no Chinaman. He repre- scents all the good cheer and all the jolly laughter which Butter county could raise on five acre plot. cut in the green and ship to Birmingham to be planted as general manager of the O'Neal head quarters. Already it is sprouting new shoots, and it fills the little office in the Brown-Marx building with all the varia- tions of the mocking bird.
 He hears the story out to the last world. with just little glimpse of those deep eyes gleaming, and bright smile play ing across his face. Then from some where mysterious little tinkle begins tuning up. It cannot be compared to the far away tones of the great organ in the Mormon cathedral, nor the first twitter of the street vender who sells his bird whitles on the corner It is just Lee Long.
 But in a moment he has closed his eyes, leaned far back, the blood has rushed to his face. and mellow. musical, continuous laughter rolls out of his soul. Then Lee Long Is laughing. Perhaps the story is as old as the OK which the Butler county farmer some times follows down at Greenville. He has often found humor in the switch of old Jerry's tail, and manys the time he has fallen over the plough shares, when woodpecker cussed crow. His voice l is trained to the high tones of the wind lass at the old well, the ripple of the meadowbrook, and the roar of the mill | dam.
 | No matter what the joke, or whom the joker, he goes away with the feeling that he is the brightest man in the world. and Lee Long the man with the keenest per ception. Perhays they liken the amend ment to a funeral cortege. He bursts forth with a wholesome peal, though the poor thing wears whiskers. "Is some- | body dead? What complain?' "Oh. nc complaint. We're all very well satisfied. '
 Don't. mind the joke, but you'll have to | join in the laughter.
 That Is the reason he is always the center of merry party. and whenever a man finds something really good, quick
 ly he hastens to pour it into the ear of his favorite god Certainly. when Lee Long laughs the world laughs with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
PEOPLE SEEN AT
 THE STAMP WINDOW

The line before the stamp window was long and composed mostly of women Each seemed in a hurry and, as they shlrted the weight of their bodies from one foot to the other, they cast frown- ing glances at the girl who was then getting s10 worth of stamps. The girl at the window was evidently a stenogra- pher She was dressed in short black skirt. pretty white waist with no jacket or coat and a great black hat with a profusion of flowers on it. She waited un- til the clerk had counted out her stamps. then placed two bundles and her pocket book on the window. stopped to give the "fXin's' of her hair pat, picked up the pocketbook and after hunting four minutes, in which time she took from the purse handkerchief, some smelling salts, chamois skin, tiny mirror. and a fountain pen, she came to small purse and handed the clerk the money.
 The next was a little, stout built wo. man whose eyes just came to the level of the window sill. She appeared out of breath from her long wait. Laying g bill on the window she said: Two twos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
PATTEN IS IN COTTON
 FIGHT TO A FINISH

New York, April Notwithstanding James A. Patten's presence here today the expected activity in the cotton market was not evident in the early trading.
 q am here for a fight to the fin- ish with McFadden," said Mir Patten today. The McFadden referred to is George H. McFadden, the cotton oper- atcr;
 "Is it true that you have lost more | than s1,00o,O00 in the recent slump ,.' | he was asked.
 Make it s2,OOO,0OO if you want to-" he replied Losing $2,000.0cO in this sort of a fight is no more to me than losing dime would be to you. When a man has as much cotton coming ana going as I have he has not time to | figure up how every fiuctuation in the price affects his profits. It isn't worta while"
 MT. Patten did not go td the cottor exchange today. It was said he might return to Chicago tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

had not paid same on its installment notes in Mississippi. The case was heard In the federal court here and the state won out on it's contention. From here 1t was taken to the court of appeals in New Or leans, affirmed and sent back to Judge Niles of the federal court. who rendered a decision in favor of the state, which was to the effect that the Singer peo- pie must pay the claim which perhaps amounts to $7500o or s100,000.
 The Singer company appealed to the United States supreme court and the rev- enue agent filed motion to dismiss, and which motion is sustained by the highest tribunal in the land.
 The contention of the revenue agent has been that the Singer Sewing Ma chine company is doing large bus mess in this state on the installment plan, taking notes from customers for the balance due collecting so much per month and paying no taxes what ever on these notes which are val table and taxable assets. The con tracts are made and signed In the state of Mississippi and the collections are made by agents of the company, wherefore the company is just as liable for taxes as are the balance of cit
 zens of the state.
 Under the provisions of a law re- gently enacted creating tne oIice or county prosecuting attorney, Governor Noel has 7S< and perhaps so more ap- pointments to make, as two new coun-
 ties are in process of formation. Ap- preciating the fact that he IS going to be swamped with applications and that there will be hundreds here to see him in regard to these new of fees, thus taking up great deal of time, none of which the governor hae had to spare of late, he Will begin the weeding out process on the appli- cants at once--in fact. he made start today, naming the attorney In such counties as have shown but one ap- pilcant. as follows:
 Calhoun county, J. F. Johnson. Holmes county, c. H. McMorrough. Yazoo county, J. ". George. Webster county. IT w. Scott. Sunf1ower county. F F Evercttee. Lee county. W. A. Blair. DeSoto county, Neill Ball. Wilkinson county, A. H. Jones. Lafayette county, E. Webster. Montgomery county; W. R. $. Will bourne.
 Washington county-W. R. Toombs. | It Is stated that MT. O. B. Taylor of Jackson is the only applicant for the place in Hinds county, but there may be others, as the appointment of MT. Taylor has not been made so far.
 His selection as county attorney would
 be more than satisfactory to the peo- | pie of Jackson and to those of tbe county who may know him, as he is
 one of the foremost young lawyers in
 the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
MACHINERY MEN
 ELECT OFFICERS

Jacksonville, Fla. April s.-At the close of a three days session of the American Supply and Machinery Manufacturers as- sociation and the Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers association in this city oef,cers were elected today as follows:
 Arer,can association: s. P. Browning, Maysville, Ky, president; Henry r. Iup- ton. Pittsburg, first vice president; D. K swartwout, Cleveland, O.. second vice president; F. D. Mitchell New York, sec retary and treasurer.
 Southern association: President H. c. rlark Birmingham, Ala; first vice presi- dent. R. B. Lebby, Charleston. s. C.; second vice president, w. c. Thomas, Memphis. Tenn; secretary and treasurer. Alvin M Smith. Richmond, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Some Little Stories
 Around The TO7vn

and a one. please" As the clerk pains l takingly counted out her s1. 95 in change.
 she asked: Have you seen John this
 afternoon?'
 "No, ma'am. I haven't" responded the clerk good naturedly. He did not know
 John from Adam, nor the fair inquirer either, for that matter
 | An elderly lady dressed in black was
 next in line. After fumbling In her | pocketbook she laid cents on the window and the clerk pushed her a 2-cent stamp | She started to walk away when she dis covered that she wanted two 1-cent stamps and turned to make the correc- tion. The clerk smilingly changed the | stamps and as he did so she said; "Oh | sir, do you know the price of the seats | at the Jefferson theatre tonight? The clerk kindly told her what he thought was the correct answer to her question and she gave place to the next. | This time it was a man and he asked for a 1-cspt stamp book. AS he laid a | quarter on the window he was reading the market quotations in the morning paper.
 You don't remember what Reading closed at last Friday, do your he asked the clerk, as his brow wrinkled. I'm sorry, but I don't remember, the clerk answered.
 The next in line was a pretty High school girl. She could not help casting | a eoquettish glance at the clerk as sne asked for a stamp. She pushed a dainty | envelope through the window on which was neatly written an address to gen | tleinan in Nashville. Gan you tell me when he will get that?" she asked. The clerk glanced at 1t and smiled About tomorrow noon, I think" he said. and she thanked him with her big, jolly brown eyes and passed on to make room for the next
 And so it goes, day in and day out, from cit f1af. at the postoffice face hundreds of people, all sizes, ages and colors. Make change for them, answer questions ranging any where from when the next train leaves for Atlanta to whom he thinks Theodore Roosevelt will squelch next. Through II all he never loses his temper, but smiles and makes friends and cracks jokes and answers all the questions he knows any thing about.
 Two clerks do the work of the day, one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon. In all they sell from 5000 to $1100 worth of stamps in thet IA hours that the win dow is open every day in the week. Each man waits upon, on an average, lo00 people and answers anywhere from 1O,Oo0,- GOO to 90 900 questions every day dur ing the time which he is on duty at the window.
 Each person comes and goes, gets the stamps wanted, asks question or two, perhaps, and never thinks that ne or she is one of hundreds that his question and wants are only one more to the long list of others who have gone before him which the clerk answered with equal po- liteness.
 These men behind the screens at the large postoffice Tn Birmingham are old at the business, they are onto the game. They are hired to serve the public and although they know they are often i'm posed upon, they know equally as well that 1t does not pay to get angry They meet every one with smiling face and kindly refrain from telling many people what foolish cads they really are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
We'll Known Aldbdn1idns
 Tn Birmingham Yesterday
By WALTER HARPER.

The hotels of Birmingham were crowded and over1owing yesterday and last night with visiting Shriners.
 They came from all over North Ala hama, from Dadeville to Russellville, from Livingston to Fort Panye. The best peo- pie in every community were represented. They came to help bake the sands and watch the sweet wretehedness of hun dred candidates who had chosen to cross them.
 Frank N. Julian of Colbert county Montgomery and the state at large, was in Birmingham yesterday and last night Mr. Julian is present secretary or state and wants to be member of the state railroad commission. He believes that he can be of as much or more service to the people in that office as he has been at the head of the state department.
 Mir. Julian is a hard and conscientious worker and believes in sticking strictly to business He has been of special serv- ice to the people of the state in his ad- ministration of the office of state ln- suranee commissioner, which he holds by virtue of his other position. He has ln- creased the revenues of the department from less than $100.0O0 annually to about S20OOO0 annually and this without any in- crease in the expense of the department
 Mr. Julian was instrumental In secur- ing the forty-second annual meeting of the national convention of State lnsur- ance Commissioners which will be held at Mobile this summer. This is the oldest organization of state officials in the world and one of the most important.
 This convention should be of great value to the state, said MT. Julian. Tt will serve to bring together large num- her of people high up in insurance mat ters as well as the officials in this depart ment from most of the states in the union. Matters of great importance not only to the business but to the people of the state will be discussed and much good should result to the people of, Alabama.
 Alabama needs some better insurance laws and it is hoped that this meeting will result in starting an effective cam paign in this direction
 The Rev pr. S. L. Dobbs. pastor of the First Methodist church of Roanoke, was in Birmingham yesterday. pr. Dobhs has many friends in Birmingham and the dis trict who are always glad to see him. He was presiding elder for the Birming- ham district for several years.
 The First Methodist church of Roanoke entertained the North Alabama Methodist conference at its last meeting in Decem- ber. Dr. Dobbs was pastor of the church at that time and was instrumental in making the meeting one of the most pleasant and successful in the history of the organiza ton.
 Lorrie Rice of Montgomery, state lire marshal, spent yesterday in Birmingham. MT. Rice Is breaking in a new office cre- ated at recent session of the legislature. He is the first man to hold the place In this state and is giving us something new.
 He is supposed to do for the state what Chief Bennett with an army of men, horses and apparatus is supposed to do for Birmingham-put out the fire.
 "The Bessemer lodge of Elks is one of