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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
INFORME DE RUSSIA.

Petrogrado, 13, (OfciaD .-Nuestra
caballeria atac6 hoy y destroz6 unos
cuantos deStacamentoS de la vanguar
dia alemana. Los que no murieron en-
la refriega fueron hechos prisioneros.
(No Sc menciona ell sitio donde tuvo lu-
gar ell encuentro)s En- el curse del
combate ell estandarte del Principe
Oleg, hijo del Gran Duque CONSTANT
no, fu6 el primero en- llegar las l1neas
enemigas y el principe fue herido en-
una pierna En- la Inca de batalla en-
la Prussia Oriental la situaci6n no ha
cambiado. Los alemanes aprovechan
Sus lineas ferreas de comunicaciones Y
procuran sostener sus posiclones en- la
frontera Muchos encuentros han tent
do lugar en- la ribera i2luierda del Wis
tula al transporter tropas de una ribe-
ia La otra. En- Galitz los austriacos
han dividido sus fuerzas en- grupos y
operan en- diferentes direcciones. Ape
sar de las tacticas prudentes emp4eadas
por los austriacos en- su ofensiva, nues-
ira caballer1a consigui6 sorprender una
division austriaca en- marcha y La atac6
por uno de sus fancos dispersandola en-
parte.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14

Vapor frances Ab-del-kardel. Esta-
a en- puerto el Is del corriente en- via
e extraordinario procedente de ST.
thomas para seguir viaje con destino
Cabo HaitiaEo, admitiendo carga pa
Europa
Congs., j. L. Silva Co. Sues
Vapor cubaEo Julia Del IL al Is del
.ctual estara aqui procedente de 81.
'homas para seguir viaje con destino
ia Habana v puertos intermedios.
Consignatarios, Villar Co.
Vapor americana Zulia Sali6 de
New York para Mayagiiez Ell IA del
ctual
Consignataros, Villar Y Co.
Napor americana Maracaibo. Ell II
lei actual saldra de Mavariiez. para
<ew York.
Consignaarlos, Villar y Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14

Russia, 13.-La lucha contin1a STEM
pre- encarnizada Ell la frontera de la
Prussia Oriental. Al noroeste de Lyck
los alemanes Sc batieron Ell retirada,
destruyendo los puentes. En- la Polo
MIA meridional. entire Ivangarod y San
domir Sc estan librando combates de ar
tilleria con las columnas enemigaS que
han llegado al Vistula.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
AMBERES Y SUS FUERTES.

B6lgica 13-Seg1n las 1ltimas mott
cias recibidas de Amberes los alemanes
no han ocupado todavia mas que las
afueras de la poblaci6n. Los "A fuertes
de ambas riberas del Escalda' siguen
resistiendo energicamente al enemigo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
A!os SuScliptoIesyAgentes

ara la ouena Marcia de esta adm.
lStraclon no admitimos Atlas de
uscri2ciones a este diario siro desde
Il primero de cada mes Las BAJAS
e avisaran los dias 30 . 81. adv1r
"rioriaad no Sc tomaran en- cuenta nj
lendose que las que dieron con pos
nrtlr1I 'fecto en- la confabilidad hasa
d'a 'Itimo del mes siruiente al en-
'aUrp
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
NO HAY DETALLES.

Paris, 13.-lOfciaD No Sc conocen
detalles sobre los violentos ataques que
han ocurrido en el frente de batalla
En- muchos puntos hemos ganado to-
rreno y no hemos retrocedido en- min
gunO
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
EXIGENCIAS DE ALEMANIA.

Londres, 3.-'Segi1n noticias de orr
gen holand6s, Sc dice que Alemania Sc
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14
sUQUES ANUNCIADOS.
No hubo.

Yapor espafol Catalina. Sali6 ell 20
del pasado procedente de Coruna, Y es-
tara hoy aqul.
Consignatarios, s. Izquierdo Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14

Vapor espanol Manuel Calvo Del
q al p del corriente estara aqui pro-
cedente del Centre America para Sc
1uir viaje con destino Espana.
ConsignatarIos, s. Ezquiaga.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-14

Londres para que sean repartidas por
toda Inglaterra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
S125,0OOF FIRE
SWEEPS COTTON
SEED COMPANY
Farmers and Ginners Cotton
Oil Company Visited by
Disastrous Fire-Ori-
gin Unknown

Firc of an unknown origin, which
broke out mt about 3 o'clock this morn-
ing, completely destroyed the big cot
ton seed building of the Farmers and
Ginners Cotton Seed company mt Ave-
loss of approximately $125.00O and
threatening for n time the office build
standard OIL company worNs. which are
situated adjacent. b.fnra the flames
were checked. seventy-five men are
thrown out of employment.
Flying squadrons Nos. / and were
rushed to the scene. but owing to high
winds and the start of the flames were
house wns completely destroyed. At a
carly hour this morning the building
y,ss stiiI In flames. but the wind had
subsidized materially and wns believed
TINT no further damage would he done.
according TO J. II. Mccain, secretary
md treasury of the COMPANY, who mr.
rived on the scene of the fire almost as
soon as II was discovered, the fire was
first discovered by the night watchman
OF the company. Wilson Coleman, ut
about 1 o'clock this morning. He smell
ed fire, hut was unable 10 locate the
binye. Night Superintendent }. VI.
Johansen of the company was immedi-
ateIy notified and the two made II
thorough inspection of the building. hut
the bInxe could not he located. At about
$40 this morning the blaze burst
through the roof, and In few min
aes the building was enveioped in
flames.
The loss of the building, according 10
Secretary Mccain. in estimated at s.J,-
900, while damage to machinery and
stock Will amount to about s1.000,000
rnrtially covered by Insurance.
At 4:3O this morning, the building
WINS still In flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11

SEEKS TO DISSOLVE
PACIFIC MERGER
Attorney General McRey-
nOlds Will File Suit.
Californians Object

Washington, February 10.-Attorney
General McReynolds announced late to-
day that he expected TO proceed with
the filing of suit under the Sherman
antitrust law to dissolve the merger of
the Central Pacific and Southern Pa
ctfic railroads. He had Just listened to
arguments by the California delegation
In Congress and business men from San
Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Californians declared that there
was sufficient competition already in
the field covered by the two roads.
They contended dissolution of the
merger would increase the overhead
charges to the shipper and receiver OF
goods. Mr. McReynolds was asked by
them to grant stay of 90 days and
TO hear the side of the shippers.
The Attorney General told the Cali
forIians that he had given ample head
way of notice that the expected to file
this suit, that they had failed to OBJ
tain the relief he sought from the man
agcmcnts of the two railroads and the
state interstate railroad commission
had seen fit not to adopt the mea sures
that might have remedied conditions.
He refused to agree TO longer delay
and the suit viii be filed probably in
Salt Lake City within few days In
addition to the members of Congress
the de legation included Fremont Old
er. Newton Lynch and Robert Swaync
of san Francisco and Isadore Dock
wilder of Lur Angeles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
DAP PARLIAMENT
ATTACKED BY MOB
Riot Follows Mass Meeting
Where Resolutions Were
Passed to Impeach Cabinet

Toxic, February 10.-The japanese
House of Parliament today was attacked
BY a mob. 1t was driven back by the
\ police only after the entrance gates had
been broken down and scores of people
injured.
The riot followed a big mass meet
ing at which resolutions were passed to
tmpeach the cabinet for it's attitude
against graft charges against naval Off
|cers of Japan. several of whom are al
legged to have received sums from German
merchants.
Numerous arrests were made and nu-
|plerous clashes between the police and the
mob followed in various parts of the
{ity. There was also free fight on the
hoor of the Diet.
Fifteen persons We're showed into the
|canal during fight near the offices OF
b government newspaper.
All of them We're rescued The Diet
rejected, e05 to 1863. resolution OF want of
confidence in the government. This reso.
Tuition was introduced by the opposition
as a protest against the attitude of the
cabinet in connection with tine graft
charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
IMMIGRATION BILL
MAY NOT Be PASSED
AT PRESENT SESSION
Sentiment Against Such
Legislation Develops in
Senate-Literacy Test
Causes Hitch

Washington. February 1o.-Sentiment is
developing in the Senate against any
immigration legislation at this session
of Congress Hearings are being planned
by the immigration committee on the
Burnett bill with its literacy test, as 1T
passed the House, but 1t was apparent
today that a strong effort would be made
to prevent the upper branch from pass
ing at this time any immigration meas
ure
L cannot say what others think, said
senator O'Gorman, a member of the COM
mittee. but my own opinion is that no
legislation along immigration lines ought
to be attempted at this time, when there
is so much that is delicate in our rela-
tions with foreign countries. The SUBJ
ject might as well go over until a more
propitious time.
Senator O'Gorman said his views were
shared by others on that committee.
Senator Smith of South Carolina, chair
man of the immigration committee is ex-
pected to tell his fellow members tomor-
row of his recent conferences with Pres
ident Wilson in regard to the literacy test
feature of the Burnett bill, which the
President is known to disapprove
Many amendments to the Burnett bill
have been suggested to members of the
committee Several will propose exeep-
tions to the literacy test. In this connec-
tion it has been suggested that southern
planters be permitted to import Mexican
laborers in the cotton picking season II
they are sent back at the close of the
season, and that farmers in the north
west be allowed to bring in Japanese la
borers from Canada for the busy harvest
season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
MAXIMO CASTILLO,
MEXICAN BANDIT, is
REPORTED CAPTURED
Desperate Responsible For Cumbre Tunnel Disaster and
Band Taken Near Pearson, According to Ell Paso Dis
patch-Fragments of Bones Picked Up In Tunnel

I'll Pnso. Tex, February 10.-A dis
patch 10 The Times from n staff cor
respondent at Cumbre tonight carries
the IcPo.t TINT Maxine Castillo, the
bandit held responsible for the Cumbre
tunnel disnster, and the remainder of
his bnnd. have been captured.
The capture is said to have been made
at Gabalin ranch, few miles east of
Pearson. The report adds the prisoners
Will be take to casas Grandes.
JuareZ Mex, February 10.-In the
absence of official dispatches General
Francisco Villa tonight said he hoped
the newspaper report of the capture
OF the bandit Castillo was correct. If
it proved true, he said, he would bring
the prisoners to Juarez and have them
publicly executed.
Every American and every Mexican
VIII be invited to attend the execu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
UNDERWOOD AIDS
PASSING ROAD BILL
ShacklefOrd Bill Passed
the House by Vote of
2S2 to AZ

Washington, February 10. = The
Sbackleford bill, under which the fed
eral government would distribute $25,-
100000 for good roads among the vari-
Gus states, conditioned upon a dollar
for-dollar appropriation by each state
was passed by the House today by d
vote of 282 to AZ and awaits action by
the Senate. It's passage followed sew
eral days of debate. during which most
of the hundred and more speakers ad-
vocated the project in the interest of
the farmers, while minority attacked
the project as a dangerous opening
wedge for heavy future inroads on the
treasury.
Democratic Leader Underwood, Re-
publican Leader Mann and Representa-
tive Hinebrough of Illinois, the rank
ing progressive in the city, all voted
for the measure. Representative Mann
declared that the cities could we'll af-
ford out of their wealth to contribute
taxes to aid the country in their con-
struction of roads and other improv q
ments.
Many of those who voted against the
bill explained that their opposition was
not to federal aid in constructing the
highways, but to the method proposed
in the pending measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
TOLLS EXEMPTION
Absorbing SUBJECT
BEFORE CONGRESS
Considerable Sentiment for
Democratic Conference on
Problem Developed
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER
REVERSAL OF POLICY
Minds of Senators Whs Favored Ex-
emption Still Open on Subject.
Treaty Supreme Law,
Says Chiffon

Washington. February 10.-President
Wilson'S desire that Congress repeal the
provision of the Panama canal act ex7
empting American coastwise shipping
from toll charges continued as an absorb
inb subject of interest in Congress today,
and there developed considerable senti-
ment for democratic conference on the
subject in the House as well as in the
Senate.
Majority members of the interoceanic
canals committee in the Senate who
argued and voted for the exemption pro-
vision have taken up for serious consid-
Grafton the proposal to reverse the ma
lticnal policy. Those who let it be known
to-day that their minds are open on the
subject included Senators Chiffon of West
Virginia and Simmons of North Caro-
Elina.
Treaty Is Law
"A treaty is the supreme law OF the
land" said Senator Chiffon, land our
platform declaration cannot alter or re-
peal that law. Our platform declara-
Iships engaged in coastwise trade probably
ought to be read with this qualification
necessarily implied If the Congress can
do SO consistently with the su-
preme law of the land or with national
honor
''The interoceanic canals committee OF
fthe Senate considered this matter very
scarefully and decided to exempt those
american vessels not belonging to trans
continental service. The law was, in a
way, a compromise from conflicting views
then being urged upon the committee.
"There is no room for even the sus-
picion that the President has any motive
| other than a true construction of the
treaty and the best interests of the coun-
.try. His judgment has been well nigh
|nfallible. His appeal to stop, look and
Iisten, L confess, challenges my deepest
| at% st aos oDiif eratesASny pride OF opin-
. .soii. d5 Etiow than lie wants TO
do right, and that he works incessanty
at the risk of his health to be right all
. the time No man is so wise as to except
himself from taking the second and even
a third look when Mr.. Wilson, after in
.vestigation, suspects or asserts error in
| the situation. More especially is this
.true when it comes to a matter affecting
bur foreign relations at this particular
|time.
Must Be Convinced
I'm voting for the present law | acted
rs | thought right from the information
and lights then at my command. | Will
not reverse myself unless convinced that
B was mistaken; but if so convinced
(Coptinued on Page Nine1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11

ton he said. II feel great respon-
slbility because | had given Amer
leans my promise that they would be
protected. Having failed in this par
tcular instance, l want to vindioate
myself by wiplng out the bandits who
slaughtered Al innocent persons
Cumbre. Chihuahua. Mex, February
10.-Working from the south end of
Cumbre tunnel today explorers ira
versed the length of the burned pas
senger train, but no bodies were found,
as the wreck itself is buried In earth
Fragments of bones were picked up.
A powder puff, intact in its metal
box. purse and the clasp of a larger
one, believed to have been the property
of Mrs. Lee Carruth. who perished, also
were found.
The north portal still is belching
smoke. Guards have been established
at both portals to prevent attempts of
hysterical persons to enter in search
of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
STAND OF L. & N. MEANS
PROLONGED LEGAL BATTL F.
Road Counsel Refuses to Turn Over Papers Com
merce Commissions Adjustment of Alabama Rate
Cases Believed Involved
ny c. e. STEWART

Washington. February 10.--(Special)
Washington is waiting with much inter-
est the outcome of the sensational stand
has taken in the matter of an investiga-
tion of its files by the interstate COM
meree commission under the resolution
of the Louisville and Nashville is charao-
terized by the department of Justice as
"the last stand of capitalistic bourbons
against the authority of the United
States
The papers desired by the Interstate
commerce commission and which have
been denied them by Col. Henry L. Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Tolls exemption absorbing subject
before Congress.
Maxine Castillo reported captured
Defaulting bank official indicted.
Earthquake shock visits north
east.
WI.-t sses tell of mine conditions.
2-Hooper strikes back at Hobson.
.3-Commercial paper market lndl-
Gates better business.
4--Editorial comment.
5-Kelley makes request Tor initia-
tive.
Morning medley of days doings.
Why Montgomery favored Atlanta.
Manning to be employed by city.
e-Society.
7--Sports.
s--Miss Sandlin to be Y. W. c. A. Sec
retary.
3-Capt w. Hanby dies In Bessemer.
1f-Markets
12-Counsel turns over large sum to
state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
BANK COMMITTEE OPENS NEW
ORLEANS HEARING TODAY
Claims of Four Southern Cities to Be Heard Memphis
mingham and Louisville Bankers Expected to Urge
Claims of Respective Cities

New Orleans, February 10.-Claims of
bankers of four southern cities why
|should have the one government re-
sional reserve bank expected to be To-
Gated in the south. will be heard here
by the federal regional reserve bank
koinn.ittec tomorrow and Thursday.
markers from Atlanta, Louisville, Mem
fhis. birmingham. Montgomery and
Pensacola arrived tonight and tomor-
ow morning the committee. composed
Fl secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
Pnd Secretary of Agriculture Houston.
will come here from Texas
1snkers Of Louisville Memphis and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11

general counsel for the Louisville and
Nashville, are said to cover adjustment
of rate cases In Alabama. The contention
of Colonel Stone is that they being on
intrastate matters were not at the dis
posal of the commission In his first res
olution Senator Lea charged the road with
undue political activity and defiance Of
public opinion. The commission had
heard that the officials of the road were
destroying documents of Importance
bearing conspcuously on it's past connec-
tlons with legislatures. and they prompt-
ly sent an agent to Investigates Vice
President Mapother of the Louisville ana
Nashville elected this agent from his Of
flee and the result is now a legal battle
which will not end outside OF the supreme
court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11

cunningham ale expected to urge Sc
iection or their cities as the best re-
gional reserve center. while local men
nave been working sometime prepar-
Ing data in favor of New Orleans. The
only other hearing to take place in tha
south, according to present plans. win
be at AtlaEta when bankers of that
city viii have their inning.
1t Is expected that much time will be
devoted to arguments brought out in
ST. Louis in favor of a bank located
there taxing in territory including
Arkansas and parts of Louisiana and
Tenit ssee The proposition of Texas
bankers to have a regional reserve CEN
ter In that state to do business with
the entire state of Texas and a part
of Louisiana also will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
SANITORIUM FIRE
CAUSES BIG PANIC
AMONG PATIENTS

Milwaukee. Wis. February 1O.-Forty-
five panic stricken patients of the City
Sanitarium for tuberculosis were rescued
today when fire destroyed the institul
Loss. $4,000. The hospital was in Wau-
watosaw, a suburb.
The fire broke out in the basement.
and by the time the patients had been
awakened the flames were approaching
their beds.
Almost all of the patients were able
to leave their beds unassisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
PARLIAMENT OPENS
WITH A COLORLESS
SPEECHBY THE KING
Safety at Sea and Irish
Home Rule Important
Topics in English
Kings Address

London. February 10-King George
with the customary state ceremonial to-
day opened the historic session of Parlia-
ment, which, according to all reasonable
probability, will see the victorious con-
clusion OF the 80 years struggle of the
liberal party to give self-government to
ireland. The home rule bill. which will
be presented in the House OF Commons
for the third time will. if carried. re-
ceive the royal assent, with or without the
consent of the House of Lords.
Whether the bill will pass as it stands
or whether it will be amended to meet
the wishes of Ulster will depend on the
nature of concessions which the prime
minister announced he would make in be-
half of the government.
The Kings speech expressed the earnest
desire of his majesty to attain settle
ment by consent, and this desire was
echoed fervently by Premier Asquith in
the House of Commons and Viscount Nor
ley in the House of Lords in their opening
speeches.
Different Scenes
The scene in the House of Lords was
brilliant and in the Commons decorous.
The appearance of the assembly gave
no indication that the session so quietly
commenced might lead to events little
short of civil war.
Despite the eoneliatory attitude of both
Premier Asquith ANA Lord Morley. small
hope was felt IN the lobbies of Parliament
tonight that the settlement OF the home
rule question would be reached by con-
sent
9he ministers attitude clearly shows
that the government neither will consent
to an appeal to the country or accept
solution based on the exclusion of Ulster
from the operation of the bill
The Right Hon. Austen Chamberlin Just
as clearly indicated that the opposition
will accept nothing less than the exclusion
of Ulster, unless the government agrees
to an appeal to the country. He declared
in his speech in the House of Commons
1t would be useless for the government
to offer less than the exclusion of us
ter. Civil war vas certain IL Ulster was
not excluded.
Crisis Postponed
1t Is evident, however, that the threat
ened crisis has been postponed for sew
eral weeks.
Premier Asquith declines to divuge the
proposed concessions on the ground that
the opposition would use that knowledge
lever to get still greater concessions
Continued ON page EigbtD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
NEW BANK WILL BE
ERECTED IN LINCOLN

Lincoln. February 10.-tSpecial)-At
meeting of the board of directors of the
First National bank it was decided to
build a new home for the bank on the
plans and Specifications submitted by ID.
O. Whildn, architect of Birmingham. The
style of the building will be classic 1t
will be fireproof throughout with private
heat, water and Lighting plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
c. HUNTER RA|NE.
DEFAULT|NG BANK
OFFICIAL, INDICTED
Charged With Misappropri-
alton of Approximately
S7SS,000 of the
Banks Funds

Memphis. February 1e-c Hunter
Raine. whose speculations in the cotton
market are held responsible for the
wrecking OF the Mercantile bank of this
city, of which he was president, and who
says he lost because Wall street stacked
the cards against him, was formally in
dicted today for the misappropriation of
approximately s7SS 900 of the banks funds.
Embezzlement, larceny and fraudulent
breach of trust are charged.
Raines indictment was announced sew
eral hours after the Shelby county grand
Jury began its probe into the affairs of
the Mercantile bank which closed it's doors
yesterday with shortage in its accounts,
said to aggregate more than $l,0Oo,oOO. The
inquiry will be resumed when the grasd
jury reconvenes Friday Additional in
dictments are anticipated.