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The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
PROHIBITION
 IS DEFEATED
NATIONAL HOUSE TURNS DOWN AMENDMENT BY SMALL
 MAJORITY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The pro- hibition resolution introduced yester- day by Hobson was defeated last night althought it received majority of the votes. The votes for it was 197 and the vote against the resolution was 1S9, giving the resolution maj ority of 9, but as the constitutional amendment can only be carried by a two-third vote the resolution was lost. Republican Leader Mann and Demo- cratic Leader Underwood fought to- gether against the bill and were towers of strength to the opposition. Of the votes cast for the resolution one hundred and fourteen were dem ocrats, sixty seven were republicans, eleven were progressives and four were independent republican. Of the negative votes one hundred and forty one were democrats, forty six were re- publicans, one was an independent re- publican and one was progressive. It is regarded as apparent that the necessary two-thirds majority cannot be found in the present congress at least.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
U s DISMANTLES BRITISH SHIP FOR SIGNALLING
WATCH THOSE
 KNOCKING R. R.
SOME LAWYERS SAID TO BE BUSY TRYING TO INFLUENCE
 CONGRESS.

Tn the Alaska news column today can be seen story from another pa per which says that ElwOod Bruner, territorial senator from Nome, and J. l.. McGinn, a Fairbanks lawyer, are now working to prevent the construc- ton of the government railroad. From other sources the information has come that very strong influences will be brought to bear to prevent con gress from making an appropriation. To offset these influences nothing IS being done by the people of Alaska who are practically unanimous in de- string the construction of the road at once. The Alaskans may, indeed, be said to be absolutely unanimous as the only opponents of the construction of government railroad are a few men like those mentioned who really believe that the railroad is needed but being lawyers consider themselves within their rights in accepting re- tainers in any cause as they would consider themselves within their rights in defending the fOulest mur- derer that ever drew the breath of fife or choked the breath of life out of a brother. The story about Bruner and MeGinn is taken from another paper and cannot be vouched for al though past actions of the former give only too much ground for the belief that it may be true. There is still no intimation given as to any higher ups but it is quite likely, judging by pre- sent appearances, that quite a fight against the railroad will be put up within the next month unless the people of Alaska get busy.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
SAY BRITISH
 SINNED TWICE GOVERNOR GOETHALS DE- CLARED THEIR WIRELESS VIO-
 LATED NEUTRALITY.

NEW YORK, Dec. Ex-Governor Goethals of Panama has announced that his requests for the sending of American warships to the canal zone were caused by the violation of the neutrality laws by the British. He was requested by United States naval of- ficers to make the decision when they reported that on at feast two oc- casions British ships had committed the breach. The incident Is now re- garded as closed since the dismantling of the British collier that was caught in the act but it is now evident tf, the occurrence might we'll have caused serious state of affairs. Governor Goethals states, by the way that twenty five thousand men are still employed in the canal work.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
$12,OOO,OOO
 BREWERY FAILS
DECREASED DEMAND FOR BEER AND ADVERSE LEGISLATION
 THE CAUSE.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2S.-The Hoster- Columbus breweries company, a twelve million dollar corporation, went into the hands of a receiver to- day on an order of the federal court. The decreased demand for beer and adverse legislation in brewery affairs, particularly prohibition legislation, are the causes to which the failure is assigned. The voting dry of so many states and counties in the last year showed an immediate effect on the sale of beer. This failure is regarded as only the fore-runner of many others which are sure to show up quickly one after the other from this time for ward.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
REFUSE FRENCH

Berlin Dec 23-The official statement made this morn ing says that the attacks launched yesterday by the al
 lies in Belgium easily repulsed by the German troops ciny of Camp de Chaons and definite result men toned with respect to the fighting in that quarter The French forward movement in the vicinity of SiIeno, Rheims Sotan and Perthes has been partly repuSed It is clear from further reports given out that the allies have really begun their much advertised attempt to drive the Germans from France but this attempt has nothing to show yet in the way of results
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
CHINESE RESUME AN
 OLD SACRED CUSTOM.
President of Republic Stands Before Altar of Heaven at Sun
 rise Worship.

PEKIN, Dec. 23.-President Quan Shi Km at Sunrise appeared before the altar of heaven and renewed the worship of heaven at the winter sol stice. The observance has been neg lected since the Manchu dynasty was expelled and in resuming the obser- vance the president took upon him self function which has hitherto al- ways been reserved for the emperor of China.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
FRANCE VOTES NEARLY TWO BILLION DOLLARS TO CARRY
 THE WAR TO BITTER END Berlin Reports Offensive Move ment of Allies to Be
 Without Result
FRANCE VOTES $1,7OO,OOO,OOO

PARIS, Dec 23.-The chamber of deputies today vot ed the sum of one billion and seven hundred millions of dollars to meet the expenses of the government in all mat ters including the The vote practically unan mous the vast majority of the members manifeSting boundless enthusiasm Several of the deputies present have been serving as officers and soldiers at the front but secured leave of absence to be present at the opening of the parliament Owing to the occupation of large part of France by the Germans the of the government have fallen tremendously Added to this there is the loss of revenue due to the loss in trade These facts made necessary the raising of money than the alone might have required The spirit of the people remains extraordinarily firm and the hope of driving the invaders out of the country is indeed fervent and strong.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
GERMANS INVADE ANGOLA

LISBON Dec. 23.-The Germans have again invaded Angola Portuguese West Africa and the Portuguese gar rson has retreaed to Hua The German forces crossed Angola and as they appeared in force and the POru guese did not have sufficient forces at hand retreat for he present was deemed advisable It is said to be the n tention of the Germans to try to take Angola and the mouth of the Kongo at the northern extremity ot Angola and SO establish great German territory along the west coast part of this territory to be the Belgian Kongo On the south of German West Africa British territory from which British troops may at any moment invade German soil unless the rebelling BOers able to hold them
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
WILL NORWAY MIX UP

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Loyds is charging thirty guneas per cent to against between Italy and the Germans Austria and Turks within month It is charging fifty guneas to insure against that war within six months The publication of these facts IS regarded particularly remarkable not because they suggest the likelihood of war on Italy's part but because war between Norway and Great Britain is thought to be even possible Lloyds is closely in touch with international affairs that the prices charged for insurance against such to indicate that Italy IS still m seouS danger of becoming embroied While the insurance rate in Nor ways case is comparatively light it is taken to indicate the possibility that serious consequences may come from the friction which has arisen from interference with Nor wegian ships.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
SWEAR BY HINDENBURG
Wegian ships.

BERLIN Dec. 23.-The only announcement made ths morning here about the fighting in the eastern theater is that the Germans and Russians still gripping in the tremendous conflict for the possession of Warsaw The of Field Marshal Hndenburg who has proven many occasions that he is the master of the leaders of the enemy
 Should he take Warsaw it is not unlikely that he will be sent the west take charge of the operations there as or the French coast The people of Germany look forward chiefly to the taking of the city of Warsaw and the Vstua line which will give them so tremendous position strategcy that great forces be detached for the postponed attack the allies in France and Flanders .-.--.------
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
KAISER AT COLOGNE

COLOGNE, Dec 23-The Emperor William and his entire staff arrived in this city today their way to the western front The emperor was received with great demonstrations of welcome which made dOubly warm by the fact that he has left bed of sickness to cede to the wishes of his generals to be with the army over Christmas The fact that he is going to the west m stead of the east is taken here that his mind is easy about the conflict against the Russians.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
CRACOW AGAIN

PETROGRAD Dec 23-Large bodies of Russian troops are moving towards Cracow from the north and the east and an important battle is apparently developing near that fortress This announcement while showing that the Russians are still moving towards that city, also is an admission that retreat must have taken place in that neghborhood the Russian army was within few
 miles of it several weeks ago. Most of the German claims of decisive victory are however denied by the authOr
 ties in this country and the position of the Russian defen ders on the road to Warsaw said to be in positions strong that the advance of the enemy the Vsa from the west will be matter of the most extreme difficulty if is not altogether impossible While great battle is doubtedy progressing west of Warsaw at this moment there is very little known about 1t.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
TAKES FEDERAL TROOPS
 FROM STRIKE REGION.
President Finally Decides That Their
 Presence is no Longer Needed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Arrange- ments for the withdrawal of the fed eral troops from the Colorado strike districts are now being made and the withdrawal will probably take place within the next ten da5j. The ar engagements were mad. today at conference between ths president, Governor Ammons, GOvernor-elect Carlson and Senator Shaffroth of Colorado.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
FIGHT IN THE WEST

LONDON Dec. 23-In France and Belgium the allies continue the offensive in places than they are on the defensive and every day is showing slight gains for them It is evident however that the general offensive movement has not been nauguraed else has been dis covered that offensive at the present time has only slim chance of succeeding The generals continue to be-
 eve that time their side and that if they do not make apparent gains the very fact that they holding the enemy is none the less real victory
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
CONGRESS ADJoURNS.
Nothing Yet Done About the Alaska
 Government Railroad Affair.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Congress adjourned today until next Tuesday noon. Nothing was done up to the time of adjournment in connection with Alaska railroad matters but some of the people interested in northern affairs seem to expect that the report of the commissioners will be given to the president within a very few days.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
MOOSE CHRISTMAS TREE
 WILL BE A HUMMER
Meeting Will Take Place at 7:3O So That Festivities May Begin Early.

All arrangements have now been completed for the splendid time which will be given by the Seward lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose at it's Christmas Tree on Christmas night The regular meeting of the lodge taB es place just the same bat it will pe called to order at 7;SO o'clock sharp ,o clear the way for the festive :ime. The entertainment is given only for members of the lodge and their lady relatives and children.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
AMERICAN DIsMANTLE BRITIsHER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-AlthOugh it was declared that Governor Goethals had made mistake in accusing
 British ship of sending wireless messages contrary to the neutrality laws the British naval collier has been dis covered in the very act This collier is lying at Balboa harbor and has been discovered sending wireless code messages After the discovery the canal police board ed her and dsmanted her that she compelled to remain during the rest of the war.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23
ALFRED HENRY LEWIS DEAD.
Famous Magazine Writer Passes
 Away in the Zenith of His Power.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Alfred Henry Lewis, the famous magazine writer, has passed away here after a short illness and his death has caused very sincere regrets particu- larly in literary circles.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23

VIENNA, Dec 23.-The Austrian troops which have been operating against the Servians now holding strong positions where they will remain pending the out come of the battles against the Russians At the time of the advance some days ago by the Austrian army across Gaca large forces were detached from the Sevan front and are still engaged in the immense field of operation to the eastward where brilliant successes are reported in favor of the German forces After decisive de- feat of the Russians the east the operations against the Servians will be renewed.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23

The Commercial club held an i'm portant meeting last evening and re- ports progress on some important matters which have come up for ac- ton.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-23

We can do it. JoD printing of eN cry description.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
Seccion religiosa

La fiesta de la vista domiciliaria de la
Sagrada Familia, celebrada en- la ma
mana de aver en- la iglesia de San Jose,
result6 esplendida, cooperando tai fin
los p p. Paules que hicieron todo GUAM
to pudieron para solemnizarla.
FL sermon, a cargo del Rev. p. Vica-
RIO fue elocuentisimo
A La esplendid6z de la fiesta religiosa
contribuyo ell distinguido professor de
m1sica don Manuel Tizol, con la orques-
ia que dirije.
FL Altar estaba adornado con una ele-
gante sencillez
Nuestra amiga dona Luisa Boneta,
celadora del coro, nos suplica demos las
gracias 4 cuantos la ayudaron organi-
gar esta fiesta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
FL gaitero de Libardon
PROXIMO DEBUT.

La function en- que Sc presentara al
publlco de esta Capital ell celebre gaite-
fo de Libard6n, Sc llevara 4 efecto ell
proximo jueves
FL gaitero dara conocer 10 meior de
Su repertoire. Aires asturianos gale
gos
FL gaitero toca canta con buena voz
y con admirable estilo.
va estan Hamando al gaitero de Lii
bardon de las poblaciones de la Isla.
Nuestro ilustre amigo don Antonio AL
Varez- -Nava ha recibido un telegrama de
Guayama dOnde Sc lie ruega que pre-
gunte al gaitero las condolences EN- que
lria tocar Ell la citada poblaci6n. Al
slmpatlco y popularisimo artista. le
aguarda sin duda un gran 6xito en- toda
la Isla
Ell jueves Sc vera Ell teatro de bote Ell
bote. Ell programa que sc combina es
muy suggestive
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
DESDE BRUSELAS
EEL PERRO ESTA RABIOSO?...

Hay ocasiones en- que las satiras de
Queyedo contra los m6dicos no resultan
tan acerbas Vean ustedes, 81 no, 10 que
esta sucediendo tlltimamente.
Varios medicos, que, desde ell momen-
to de serlo, de flo Sc han pasado su vida
tronando relampagueando contra ell
vino-desde la catedra ell libro, por
supuesto-se descuelgan ahora dicien-
donos que ell vino es un gran preserva-
two contra la APPENDICITIS, enfermedad
que, seg1n ellos, Sc declara con prefe-
rencia en- los bebedores de aqua.
La nueva teoria, que viene echar por
terra ell tan cGrGredd0 'iguerra al al
cohol!'', y poner en- ridiculo los mu-
choS abstemios que en- eI mund0 han 81
do, va calcularan uStedeS que ha levan-
tado un gran revuelo de protestas y de
discusiones en- ell mundo cientifco. que
es ell peor y ell mas quisquilloso de los
mundoS
81 hemos de atenernos 10 que dicen
los unos Y 10 que les contestan los
otros, los unos y los otroS desatados y
tonantes cual comadreS de vecindario,
no vendremos conclusion ninguna.
El aqua no es nociva, pero no es an
iseptica-aseguran los hidr6fobos-,
mentras que el vino destruye los micro
bios intestinales especialmente el ba-
clio de Eberth. ell bacilo de la febre IT,
foidea.
Bueno, contestan los hidric0S, el vino
destruye ell bacilo de Eberth en- un tubO,
es exacto; ipero quien nos prueba que
en- el organismo no hace 10 propio i No
es cierto que los acidos del vino sc neu-
tralizan al diluirse en- los jugos digesti-
vos del intestine? Y, entonces, iqui6n
nos demuestra que ell vino conserve sus
propiedades antisepticas en- ell intesti-
no. de suerte que prOteJa al ORGANISING
contra las infecciones? NEuy al contra
rio. buen ntlmero de experiencias com
prueban que ell alcohol disminuye la
resistencia general del organismo contra
las infecciones, especialmente contra la
tuberculosis, ell colera, etc, y asi pues
los hechos exactos sobre los que los de-
fensores del alcohol fundan sus argu-
mentaciones, no conducen necesariamen-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
Nota de duelo

Aver tarde 4 las cinco, Sc llev6 a efec-
to el acto del sepelio de la virtuosa seno-
rita Maria Socorro Iglesias, pertenecien-
tie a una familia muy estimada EN- San
Juan.
All entierro que fue un acto imponen-
te, asistieron numerosas amigas de la
familia doliente
FL ataud iba cubierto de flores, y, ell
coche flnebre, de coronas.
FL BOLETIN reitera el homenaje de
su adhesion en- tan tristes momentos la
familia de la inada Y especialmente 4 su
padre don Pedro A. Tglesias, Y sus her.
manos don Enrique, don Jesus, don
Carlos. Don Pedro E., Dona Maria Y
doia Maria Cristina Iglesias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26

te la conclusion de que ell vino es mas
higienico que ell aqua.
"a que carta quedarse, en- fin Hasta
ell presente, no parece que pueda afr
marse categoricamente ell valor del vino
| como agente protector de las infecciones
intestinales, no habiendoSe probado to-
| davia, mas que en- algunos casos aisla-
| dos, que los bebedores de aqua propen-
den mas la APPENDICITIS que los bebedo-
| res de vino. 'Y aun cuando los nilme-
roS 10 demostraran-nos ha dicho en-
una conferencia un sabio doctor que ha-
bla reposadamente y acariciandose ca
da palabra la luenga barba> como 81 ex-
trajese de ella las ideas, 10 cual es pro-
bable-y aunque asl fuera. no podria
ahrmarse que es la falta de alcohol 10
que hace mas vulnerables los bebedo-
res de aqua. Sc trata aqui, mas que ma
da, de una question de edad muy impor-
tante baJo ell punto de vista de la fire.
cuencia de los casos; Y 81 Sc hacen este
respecto, cumplidas estadisticas, sera
precise tener Ell cuenta la edad ell sexo
de los pacientes en- la classification que
necesariamente habra de establecerse
para venir una conclusion fundada
Entire tanto Y Ell eSpera de esos traba-
JOS definitivos Y luminosos, sera bueno,
lector que evitemoS toda clase de exec
sos no solo pOr 10 que al vino Sc retiera,
sino tambien en- 10 que atane la mesa
y sus peligros
ST hay que pOner en- duda que el uso
del aqua pura provoque la APPENDICITIS,
nadie podria negar que los abusos en- las
comidas son de ordinario los causantes
del NAL, y, 81 queremos vivir tranquilos
y en- paz y gracia de Dios, 10 mejor que
podemos hacer es imitar aquellos bue-
nos campesinos castellanos,
''parcoS en- ell beber,
discrtos EN- ell conner" -,
que, sin amino de ofenderlos. claro es 4;
pero presintiendo acaso que la ciencia
Sc aquivoca a cada paso les pagan a los
medicos, desde tempo mmemoral, con
| fanegas de trigo de cebada
Luis Diaz Caneja.
BruselaS, Diciembre, 1918
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
Ell asalto de anoche

Sc efectuo en- la elegante residencia
que en- la parada 26, de la carretera oe
Santurce, posee nuestro muy distingui-
do amigo, don Abelardo de la Haba
A las ocho y media, hora anuncia-
ola para la fiesta, valiosisimos elemen-
tos de nuestra elegante sociedad, So
bre todo por parte del sexo bello, lle-
naban por complete la amplia sala y
los c6modo balconies contiguos q ella
FL Sr. de la Haba. acompalla-
do de su amabel culta esposa dona
Luisa y de sus gentiles hijas Luisita y
las pequenas, Anita, Carmen, Pepita Y
Amalia, hacian con gran afabilidad los
honores de la casa.
Sc bail6 hasta muy cerca de las doce
y media y durante los intermedios, les
vlsltantes pasaban al cOmedor, donde
eran obeto toda clase de agasajos Y
atenciones, por los amableS duenOs &c
la casa.
La concurrencia. Selecta EN- eXtrentO.
estaba formada por las distinguidas Sc
noras Guayta de Benero. Rodriguez de
Penagaricano, PadiaI de Sarmiento,
Usera de Hernandez. Gambaro viuda
de Quinones, Besosa de Ferrer. Cuyar
de Gonzalez, viuda de Kearney, Besosa
de Castro, Echenique de Gonzalez, Gci-
gel de Gonzalez. viuda de Latimer, Her
nandez de Perez Pierret. Giusti de
Giusti, viuda Gle Luchetty, Hernandez
de Geigel y viuda de Fernandez
FL grupito ideal de senoritas 10 com
ponlan;
Pepita, Rosendita Y Micaela Brunei,
Ana Maria Benero, Angelita Santini
Sarah Gonzalez Martinez, Tulita V
Aurora Delgado, Maria A. Pasarell
Amalia Sarmiento, Elenita Zeno, Cesa
RI, Maria Quinones, Pepita Tous, Ma
ria Monserrat. Pillar Latimer, Pi
lar Palau, Maria Clara Luz Ca
nails, lraida y Celeste Handicapped,
Clementina Giusty, Carmen Maria
Giusty, Carmen Font, Ana Maria Her
nandez, Maria Asunci6n Hernandez,
Carmen Hernandez Gloria Miron
Mae Cormick. Isabelita Gonzalez Gel
gel Maria y .Josehna Kearney Malen
lLuchetty, Blanca Fernardez, Luisa Ma
ria Gonzalez Joaquina Suro.
Segln acuerdo de los ALI congreca-
dos, ell pr0Ximo asalto Sc Veriffcara el
domingo, en- ell elegante chalet "Vill:.
Luisa ., morada habitual de la respc.
table DANA dona Llisa Guayta de Be
nero y sus amabilisimas hijas. EN- la
| carretera Gle Santurce
En- un trolley especial regresaron
San Juan los invitados, altamente com
placidos y satisfechos del ratio tan
agradable que Sc les habia proporcjo
nado y de las atenciones constantes a
que hab1an sido objeto
FL BOLETIN feHcita sinceramente
los Sres. de la Haba por el 6xito obte
nido y Sc complace muy mucho en- con
signarlo asi.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-01-26
Cine "Tres Banderas

Hoy l1nes, un programa sensational :
" Amistad de Polo" en- cinco parties, y
Falsa Acusaci6n
Para mahana, Cowboy Millionaire v
'Sinderella'' gran cinta fantastica en-
dos parties