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The Press., 1914-10-28
Ghost Plant of oreaon.

The ghost plant was known and much praised by the Indians of Oregon in times past and is sometimes known as the Indian pipe plant. It is said the Indians believed that it had great rem eliaI qualities and made from it d To ton which they considered curative for diseases of the eye. It is tall. waxlike plant about eight inches high and its bloom resembles waxen cup Portland Oregunian.
The Press., 1914-10-28
Vanity.

There iS stirring of the spirit cap tive ill the worn mesh of the body. People are breaking down under the tyranny of material possessions. There was never time when wOmen's in tional; never time when men were so weary of metal and meals and miles. It is all clear to d prophetic understanding that we are nearing the end of our lessons in three dimensions and five scnses.-Will Lexington Com, fort
The Press., 1914-10-28
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.
 missioners for Holland County.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.
 missioners for Holland County: l hereby apply for license to sell spir- ltuous and intoxicating liquors, ale lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, at the Mo gle, Wilmington avenue. town of Stafford. My place of business is not located with in two hundred feet in direct line from any church edificc or public or parochiaI school, or the premises pertaining there to, or any post office, public library or cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Oc. tober, A. D. 1914. FRANK E. MooLE, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, of the town of Stafford, own ing real estate, and hereby sign and en. dorse the foregoing application of Frank E. Mogle for license, and hereby certi- fly that said applicant is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said applca- ton.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of De- tober, A. D. 1914
 Andrew Jacobsen, Fred Mann. Robert Younghans. Anthony Adams,
 George Slater
 hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and tax-payers, owning real estate, in the town of Stafford
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1914-10-28
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM . missioners of Holland County:

mISSlOuGTS Ol IOudnO NOuHIy We hereby apply for a license to sel spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at s: Main Street, town of Stafford.
 Our place of business is not located within two hundred feet in direct lint from any church edifce or public ol parochiaI school, or the premises per taining thereto, or any post-office, pub lie library, or cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of Oc tober, A. D. 1914.
 IGNAzIo NERI, ALDO PAGANI, Applicants We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers. of the town of Stafford. own ing real estate, and hereby sign and en. dorse the foregoing application of Igna- zio Neri and Aldo Pagani for license, and hereby certify that said applicants are suitable persons to be licensed pur- suant to said application.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914. Michael F. CoTcoran, Romano Serain, F. c. Shippey. John Sena,
 Alfred Bidorini.
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endOrsers are electors and taxspayers owning real estate, in the town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1914-10-28
Will Cure Most Anything.

Suburban Life quotes Dallas Lore scriptiOn to cure most anything" as follows:
 "A small farm-Of an acre or more. "A small incOme-of a thousand Or more.
 "A small family-of four boys or more.
 "A real love of nature.
 '' Sig. Morning and evening chores. The dose to be taken daily. as long as life lasts."
The Press., 1914-10-28
no THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

mtNBtOn6fS TOT IOllMUO 1OuULY
 hereby apply for license Co sell apir- ituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, at Corner of Park and West St., town of stafford,
 My place of business is not located within 200 feet in direct line from any church edflce or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining there to. or any post-ofiice, public library, ofI cemetery. .s a,p ~ua Dated at Stafford this 10th day of O0-, tober, A D 1914 ...aE
 JOHN PRTRoLo, Applicant,a.lI We, the undersigned are electors and ax-paysrs of the town of Stafford, pwp-, ing real estate, and hereby sign, and eD-4 dorse the foregoing application of John Peirolo for licerse, and hereby certify that said applicant is suitable person, to, be licensed pursuant to said application. l Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Octot Der. A. D. 1914.
 Michael P. orcoran, Peter Panciera PeTo,, Joseph Levene, Fabiano PallRnCk,, '' ., Fred Mann "'% hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and tax-payer-, owning real estate, fin the town of Stafford
 Dated at stafford this gI2th day of Octo- her, X. D. 1914. a.e,&
 MARCUS B FI K. Town Clerk ,,
The Press., 1914-10-28
Had 4n smiIn.

The senator and the major were was more than middle aged and con siderably more than fat, and, dearly as the major loved him. he also loved his joke.
 The senator turned with pleased expression on his benign countenan"e and said. Major, did you sec that pretty girl smile at mel"
 ''Oh, that's nothing" replied his friend. 'The first time I saw you I laughed out loudr-Harper's Maga- zine.
The Press., 1914-10-28

A T a Court of Probate holden at Ash EA lord. within and for the District of Ash ford. on thp l2i Il day of Oct ober, 1914.
 Present, SCAR D. BAKER, Judge
 Estat" of Ighoc Prokop, la'e Of Ashford, in said district deceasrd Anna Bakay Prokop, executrix.
 nTdpr That six months from the date hereof, and the same are limited and allowed for the credit ors 10 brng in their claims against said estate. and the said executrlx is di- rected to give public notice 10 the creditors oi said es' ate to bring in their claims within said time allow ed by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post within the town or Ashford, and by publishing the same three times in some weekly newspaper having circulation in said Probate District of Ashford, and return make to this Court Of the notice given.
 3w.9 Attest, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
The Press., 1914-10-28
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners for Tollar C"unty: ereby apply for lcense to sell spir- ituous and intoxca ing liquors, ale. lager heer, Rhine wine and cider. at No. 9. Furnace avenue, town of Stafford My place of business Is not located within two hundred feet in a dirert line from any church ediice or public or parochial school, or the premises p'rtaining there to, "r any public library or cemetery, but Is within 200 feet of post office.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Octo- Der, A. D 1914
 oeFs BALDRACCHI, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors ar d tax payers of the town of Stafford own. ing real estate and hereby gn and en. dorse the foregoing application of Louis Baldracchi for license and hereby cer. tify that said applicant is a suitable per. son to be licensed pursuant to said appli- cation.
 Dated at Stafford this ,l4th day of Oc. tohar, A. D. 1914. ...
 John Rock rell, Joseph evenp, Alfred Bidorini, $. Kuslansky,
 Louis Festi
 hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the town of Stafford.
 Dated ot Stafford this 14th day of Oc. tober, 4. D. 1914
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1914-10-28
His Infinite Variety.

The average man has within his sys tenn the material for 13 pounds of can dies. pound of nails. 8OO pencils bindings for 16 small books, 500 knife handles. 2S violin strings. 20 teaspoon ruls of salt and pound of sugar.-De trJit Free Press.
The Press., 1914-10-28
The pnss,tnn Trail

At one of the famous Georgia pos sum dinners one of the guests turned tu the waiter with the remark: "Ras tuS. that pOSSum must have gone tu my hpaIl It aches like fury"
 "IS dat so. Suh:" responded RastuS Funny how 'puSSum always meks for a hollnh "- National Monthly.
The Press., 1914-10-28
lie Grs.s Moau!.

The llr,n known tn history as tilt. Grc't Morul was AuranSzeb, emlpcr- or ofsIIindust,iD,s born 1619. He was the. son of the shah of Jehan and be came master, of twenty-one provinces and revenue of $2OO.OOOOOO.
The Press., 1914-10-28
An Appropriate Sign.

Mrs Smith I see the contractor has put the sign Sold" on the new house next door Mir Smith Yes. and tho sign "Stun% should be put on iin buyer kansas City Journal.
 It Had Charm. 'I do miss Mrs. Jones. She told me all the news of the pariSh.'
 ''Oh. thHt was only GOSsip-nO truth in it.
 Well. there. liked to ear it. Truth or lies. twas all news tO mP."-Lon- don I'uncu.
The Press., 1914-10-28
HOw's This?

case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo, Q. We, the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for the last 15 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transact i0nS and flnan- cially able to carry out any obligation made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Halls CatarFh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1914-10-28
A Sure Clue.

Doctor. is your patient sure you ,.an cure him by your new method?''
 How did you know my patient was not a wOman:"
 Fl heard that you were going to try the silence cure Baltimore Ameri ran
The Press., 1914-10-28

I AUNDRY-Wet Washings 50., Dry \ l 75c. We also wash Blankets, Quilts, Car pets and anything washable. Laundry team will call at Stafford Hollow and Staffo, dvile every tuesday for orders. Work guaranteed.
 STAFFORD SPRINGS LAUNDRY.
The Press., 1914-10-28
Susnicion.

He that lives in perpetual suspicion lives the life of tired sentinel never relieved.
The Press., 1914-10-28
SETH SCHOFIELD, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 R. F. D. No. '.

ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The EL Press oifiee-b0 cards and script plate % cents; 50 cards and old English plate from sl GO to 82bn.
The Press., 1914-10-28

NIt~tpver he done. let it he for love if S,rvi,.r anal not for praise.
The Press., 1914-10-28
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners of Holland County:

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners of Holland County:
 I her by apply for q license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at 75 Main St, town of Stafford.
 My place Of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church editice or public or parochiaI school, or the premises per taining thereto, or any post-oftice, pub lie library, or cemetery
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914.
 TIMOTHY GRADY, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, of the town of Stafford, own ing real estate, and hereby sign and en- dorse the foregoing application of Tim othy Grady for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is 8 suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Da. ed at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914.
 Ed gar EIwin Phelps, George Moore, Daniel c. Sullivan, James Fitzpatrick,
 M J. Swift.
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate, in the l town of Stafford.
 ated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tobpr, A. D. 1914.
 i MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk. ] TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.
 mssioners of Holland County: !. hereby apply for druggists license I to sell spirituouS and intoxicating hq uors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at - East Main St., town of Stafford.
 agree not to sell spirituous and in toxicating liquors to be drunk on the premises agree not to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in quantities ex- ceeding one gallon, except other than distilled liquors, and those in quantities not exceeding five gallons agree to pay fifty dollars only for such license, and that it shall be revocabIe for mis- representation if do not fulfill the for . going agreements.
 | And l, on oath, do state that tho bus mess there to be carried on is one in which am engaged as employee of the proprietor of Eaton Drug Co.,, and that | am licensed pharmacist.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914.
 NOEL M. PEAsE, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, are electors and tax-paS CTS, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Noel M Tease for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914 A. i. Mitchell, Anthony Adams, Geo. N. Wood, Frederic Faulkner, @%s John w. Schoheld. / I hereby certify that the above, named signers and endorsers are electors and ax-payers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford. . E.,,..... ..s n Dated at Stafford this 10th day of oc- tober, A. D. 1914. ~'a'~'
 i MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1914-10-28

"ANT E D - Your Fire Insurance w business W. HAELEY
The Press., 1914-10-28

One cigar less day will pay for a telepone in your home.
 For baby's croup, Willie's daily cuts and bruises, mamma's sore throat, Grand mas lameness, s,-Dr Thomas Eclectic. Oll-the household remedy. 25c and soc
The Press., 1914-10-28

VI JOUu w. OCHUL6IU,- / l hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford. ... E..,,.... .... ,-l F
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1914. v'a'''' ''''
 i MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

la ma1ana, y salen por la tarde des-
pues d. la merienda; ell almuerzo que
llcva cada uno sc lie sirve caliente en-
un refrectorio ampl1simo.
La clase de dibujo es una de las mas
interesantes; esta preciosamente deco
rada, como ell estudio de un artista ;
as alimnas, agrupadas Ell torno del
modelo, escuchan la explicacion teori-
ca que hace la profesora despues
empiezan dibpjar
En- In clase de costura sc ensena to-
do geEero de primores. sin olvidar Ell
repaso de la ropa blanca. ST una nina
asiste i la escuela por espacio de siete
Ii ocho amos, puede aprender 4 coesr.
bordar. cortar y coser d maquina.
Cuando pasan de una clase otra es
obl,gatorio que las alumnas Sc laven
las manos, para 10 cual en- el patio
central cubierto de cristales. hay va
rias piiaS Gle marmol con sls CORES
pondlentes grlfos y una grande en- me-
dlo para las pequenitas. Plantas tre-
padoras cubren las paroles, grandes
palmeras ocupan los cuatro angulos
del patio, dandole un aspecto extraor-
|dinariamente alegre, sobre tod0 cuan-
do al uido del aqua corriente Sc unen
las yooecillas infantiles. que recuerdan
ell gorjeo de los pajaros.
La .sala de banos es primorosa tie
he "A pilas con termosifon, separadas
por biombos fijos Gle cristal cuajado.
Los parvulitos Sc banan diariamente
antes de almorzar, Y las allmnas, des-
de siete amos EN- adelante. dos veces por
semana al terminar la clase de GIN
nasia.
En- estas escuelas no Sc ven caritas
paDidas demacradas. todos los ni1os
tienen aspecto robusto fuerte acu-
den con tanto cntuslasmo, que para
ellos no hay mayor castigo que amena-
zarles on dejarlos un dia sin escuela.
Yo creo que contribuye fortalecer
a los alumnos ell que las classes Sc alter
nan con pequenos recreos. y muchas
de elias Sc dan al aire libre.
Estas escuelas sc dividen en- tres CRU
pos de parvulos, de ninas de chicos !;
todas elias regidas por el mismo regla-
mento esplendidamente subvenciona-
das-Dy Stafford.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
.Sude meOoS Y game mas

ESTABLECER y BALANCEAR las
.CUENTAS FISCALIZADORAS de un
Establecimiento - FORMAR y BA-
LANCEAR los MAYORES SUBSIDIA-
RlOS.-V Ventajas del DIARIO-CAJA
con columnas m1ltiples; no me re6ero
al Diario Columnario cuyo elemento
'slquico es distinto. o.-DETERMINAR
a SIrUACION exacta de una frma
neluyendo las GANANCIAS 8 PER
DlDAS de cada socio SIN CE-
RRAR los ibros.-ESTADO ANALI-
rico Gle un Establecimiento al CE-
RRAR los libros :-FORMACION de
aquel SIN CERRAR estos-SABER ell
SALDO de GAIA sin llevar LIBRO de
GAIA nj su CUENTA en- el Mayor
ENCONTRAR el INTERES por un
n1mero de dias SIN HACER multipli-
aciones nj divisiones.- el SAL
DO de una CUENTA sin detenerse 4 su-
mar iestar sus dos.-DESCUENTO
"OMERCIAL y DESCUENTO DE
MERCADERIAS.- DESC CUENTO
ABUSIVE y DESCUENTO VERDA-
)ERO -Puntos de Derecho Mercanti.
ivil Politico que nos conviene
jaber. Derecho Penal. elementos
constitutivos de los delitos comcti-
los por el comsrciante, no por mala
fe, ST que .por ignorancia. -CAMBIAR
L1BROS Socicdad Coleetiva s Corpo-
aci6n, y yice-versa abrirlos, cerrarlos
balancearlos Rutina interior en-
oleados, libros Y balances de un Ranco.
Estos asuntos mil otros que no
'ombro puede I'd. aprender por CO.
rrespondencia por 50 mensuales. Es-
eriba a la FAJARDO COMMERCIAL,
= LANGUAGE SCHOOL, San Juan.
p. R.
Avdt
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

Juan Troche andaba buscando por el
.uonte un caballo de su propiedad que
Iesaparecio de su cercado, cuando Sc en-
contro con un cuadro que lie lleno de te-
rror. En- un arbol de Guasima trataba
de suicidarse, ahorcandose, el individuo
Pablo Diaz. A POGO que hubiese tarda-
do en- llegar el que brlscaba su caballe-
ria. hubiese encontrado va cadaver al
desesperado Pablo, que pedla su con-
vecino que lie dejase morir Estaba en-
fermo de paludismo deSde hace unos me-
ses, no tiene trabajo, no tiene familia,
y la vida que lleva no es de las que ha-
cen uno que Sc sienta encantado de
haber nacido.
Juan Troche dej6 para despues la
busca de su caballo, y Sc dedico a auxi-
liar al frustrado suicida que ha aplaza-
do por unos dias eI intcntar de nuevo su
pase la eternidad, 81 el paludismo no
Sc lie alivia
Corresponsal
Ponce. II de Agosto de 1914.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
Las escuelas inglesas

En- Jnglaterra las escuelas reunen
al comfort moderno tantos atracti-
vos, Que los chicos, EN- vez de ir por
obligation, acuden llenos de contento.
Estan instaladas en- magnifcos edif-
clos, perfectamente aireados, rodeados
de hetmoso parque y proyistos de
cuanto 10 hygiene prescribe.
Los nilos entran en- la escuela por
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

El individuo Adolfo Colon que fue
confundido con Ell pr6fugo Pablo Figue-
roa Echevarria, y detenido en- el parai-
so del Teatro LA Perla' ha sido SEN
tenciado por Ell Juez a treinta dlas de
prisi6n. Del parecido que pueda tener
con ell fugitive criminal, no tiene la cul-
pa este sujeto, pero 81 la tiene de haber-
sc pintado unos bigotes, Y de haber da-
do OCCASION de esta manera que Sc tur-
bara la paz de los espectadores del cine
Y cundiese en- Ponce una alarma ex-
traordinaria
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
Traslado de Oficina

Il Dr. Molina de St. Remy, Oculista.
Especialista para las intermediates
lei oidc, nariz y garganta, avisa a su
'lientc'a y al publico, ell traslado de su
'0LICIINICA y residencia, q la calle
lie San Francisco No. 70 Salvador
Slau), lado Norte de la Plaza Colon.
Consultas de 10 IL y de 2 4 s.
Avdt
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
A los Empresarios yCon-
tratistas de Ieatros

Acaba de llegar en- ell vapor Legal
pi" prccedente de la mejor sastrerla
teatral de Barcelona, una grandiosa
partida de trajes completes, zapatos
sombreros demas efectos, todo nue.
vo. Sc alquilan Q venden precios ba-
ratisimos
Informes J. A. r., Hotel Madrid.
De II q 1212 a m. y de a 711a p. IN.
Telefono SGT. P. o. Box 1928.
Avdt.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

Por aca tambien va estamos lamentan-
do. no las peripecias de la guerra, por-
que aun no las sentimos sobre ell coyote
sin0 las peripecias que estan pasandC
nuestras cocineras con ell alza que van
teniendo los art1culOs de boca
Las cocineras Sc quejan, y tenen ra-
z6n de quejarse y de proferir esaS fra
SeS quemantes con que acarlclan los
que lie danan la combination de los cha
vOS de la compra.
Sc lamentan asimismo de la excasez de
nuevos viandas Y legnlnbres, que al de
cir dc los q. 10 saben, Sc 10 lleva el aco-
razado EStrella para Santo Domingo
donde La miseria diseca abd0menes.
Nos llevan los huevos Y nuestros
compromises con las fondas y cafes
decia. I'm revend0n-c0mo los cubri-
mos -
Asi andamos por aca; tranquilos dc
chismes politicOs exhaltados de guerra
europea lamentando la chachara de
nuestras cocineras que no les alcanza los
chavos contaditos del diario. Oh Kaiser
deten tus iras
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
A VISO

Sc desea comprar un automovil
lsado (pero en- buenas condiciones)
lue pueda cargar de tres cinco tone.
adas. Ell que 10 tenga y quiera ven
Ter cue ayise dando todos los infor
neS neccsarios a Puerto Rico Cizti
ling Go. Arecibo, P. r."
Avdt
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

Con referenc;a al fuego de que doy
cuenta en- parrafos anteriores. debo
agregar que ell Fiscal Torres Grau esta
practicando una investigation para de.
purar responsabilidades En- una de
las casas quemadas Sc encontr6 una lata
de petroleo vacia y unos panos Como
no es possible hacer ninglln cargo concre-
to contra nadie, no Sc ha PRACTICABLE min
guna detenci6n, pero Sc siguen las in
vestigaciones.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13
DE MAYAGUEZ

Anoche ell puente de Barcelona =
asi lie llamamoS nosotros aca-fue tea
tro dc un tristc suicidio Este puente.
-valga la plicacion--es situado a
la salida de eSta ciudad. para entrar en-
la carretera que conduce i Anasco.
Ha sido siempre este viejo puente es-
cenario de tantas escenas amorosas, que
la impunidad de la noche ha protegido...
Y anoche hizo una tregua, para regis
trar Ell un uno de sus hist6ricos mure-
tes un case de sucidio.
Maximino Vdzquez I'm joven que fue
dependents del cafe La Bolsa y y que
fue despedido de dicho cafe por motives
que ignore, fuese anoche a las 9 al ci-
tado puente y dispar6se un tiro en- la bo-
ca a. le produjo la muerte instantanea
Una vez que tuvieron las autoridades co
noclmlento del hecho personaronse ALI,
ordenandose la conduci0n del cadaver 4
la Capilla del Cementerio para hacerle
la autopsia.
Encontraron en uno de sus bolsillos
una carta dirigida su sonora madre,
residente Ell Lajas en- la cual sc despi
de dolorosamente de ella lie refiere al
go acerca de un negocio iiojo que hiciera
con Carlos Acosta amigo suyo.
Tengo entendido que Sc hara una mi
nuciosa investigation de este suicide. y
de una cosa otra, info1mare.
Ell senior Mateo Fajardo y Cardona,
acusado del deito de Soborno, Sc pre-
sent6 aver ante la Corte de Distrito 4
escuchar el arraigmento de la causa
porq1e Sc lie acusa
Era un acto de espectaci0n para el p1-
blico, los animos estaban deseosos de es.
cuchar aquellos debates. Y empezaron
las prnebas contra pruebas. La de-
fensa, representada por los Licenciados
Pascasio FaJardo y Cardona, Benjamin
J. Horton y E. Ramirez Nadal, alega
como de mayor exception para su defen-
sd que Felix Vazquez, ex-Agente de
Rentas Internas, no tenla autoridad ju-
dicial para proceder Ell el case como de-
nunciante. Sc leyeron diferentes tex
tos, y resoluciones sobre casos analogos
registrados en- los Estados Unidos.
Los sellores Acosta Quintero, Fiscal
de la Corte y Ell senior sifre, Fiscal espe-
cial hicieron 10 que les pareci6 oportuno
en- 81 augmentation en- contra; y no
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-08-13

faltaron las animadas controversies en-
tire las parties.
La Corte no resolvi6 NADIA despues que
hablaron dichos senores, pero anunci6 su
resolution para hoy.