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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-05
0 0UEbRADURAS SIN OpERACION

El immense entusiasmo despertado entire los
pobres pacientes de HERNIA, los cuales, des-
pues de la aplicacion de este maravilloso apa-
rato renacen a nueva vida, justifca los milla-
res de cartas que de todas parties llegaron al ce-
lebre especialista, pidi6ndole visite todas las
grandes ciudades del Centric America
Ell Cinto El6ctrco del c6lebre inventor no
contiene ning1n resorte de herro; es todo de
tejido eastico HECHO SOBRE MEDIDA. in,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-05
Alemania y la guerra
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cereales y de productos forrajeros, y
en- particular de cebadas, importantes
intereses econ6micos comerclales es-
tan lesionados por el bloqueo de los
Dardanelos. Tn cierre prolongado crea
ria una situaci6n muy, grave. Rogamos
encarecidamente que Sc adopte una me-
dida que conduzca la pronta reaper
tura de los Dardanelos."
Berlin, % de Abril de 1913"
Respuesta del ministro de Estado, Sc
nor Kiderlen Waechter, a la Union
hanseatica (Hansabund), por cuya me
diaci6n ha sido transmitido al ministe
rio de Estado ell telegrama de Man
nheim: En- contestacidn a su telegra
ma relative al bloqueo de los Dardane
los pongo en- su conocimiento que Ale
mania, como potencia neutral, no pue-
de intervenir en- una guerra entire dos
grandes potencias Sin embargo, Ell go
bierno imperial Sc complacera en- reall-
zar nor los interese alemanes las ges
tones que aconseja la situacion -
"Yo encuentro que este pequeno de-
sorden habla como varios vol1menes.
No obstante, no es mas que "un Juego
de ninos'' comparable con un estrecho
bloqueo 8 ell llamado extenso bloqueo
de nuestros puertos del mar Baltlco
del mar del Norte de los puertos no
landeses.
DOS MILLARES DE IMPORTACION
DE WHERE'S EN- ALEMANIA
La question de proveer a la naclon
alemana. en- tempo de guerra, de los
vfveres necesarios es de una importan-
cia tan primordial, que nuestro supre-
mo deber nos manda tener los oJos muy
abiertos sobre este asunto. En- efecto,
seg1n las estad1sticas, la Importation
de alimentos de bebidas puede cal
cularse en- dos millones por ano, com
prendiendo todo en- ese calculo, no So
10 ell trigo y la carne, sino tambien los
generos coloniales, las conservas, las
frutas, ell vino, ell tabaco, etc.
LA QUESTION FINANCIERA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-05

Quedame por decir algunas palabras
acerca de ssla question tfnanciera
Quizas sea ell capftulo mas importante
de todos, y que no pueda tratarse sin
,onsagrarle mucho tempo. Esto es
orecisamente 10 que no Sc puede hacer
hoy. Tratase, sobre todo, de hacer CO.
nocer en- general "nuestra .-necesidad
de dinero" en- case de guerra. Ell dl-
nero que necesita un Ejercito de mi
'lones medic de hombres completa-
mente movilizados y Ia escuadra Sc ha
evaluado por los peritos EN- 1000 milo
nes de marcos anuales A esta suma con-
viene aiiadir ell "dinero necesario para
81 mantenimiento de los obreros sin
oan" en- la industrial, el comercio y Ell
trafco. En- ell case de un bloqueO in
gles, yo creo que deduciendo los lla-
mados filas, apenas 81 Sc equlvocara
uno admitiendo que habra en- ell Impe-
rio. ''de 6 q millones de individuos =
necesitados. Els una cifra extraordina-
ria, pero no Sc apartara mucho de la
~ealidad Contando SO peniques por
dia por cabeza, Sc necesitaran, pues,
)tras sumas enormes para sostener al
pueblo. Dicho Sc esta que el Imperio,
el Estado Y Ell Municipio, as1 como la
'niciativa privada que Sc organize baJo
a invenci0n del Institute fnanciero del
Banco del Imperio, deben hacer y ha-
ran cuanto este su alcance~ para re-
mediar la situacion. Mas de uno pien-
sa ahora en- la situaci0n economical de
1901, pero esta ha cambiado compile
tamente a traves de AZ amos transcurri-
dos; de un pueblo esencialmente agra
rio, que eramos entonces, nos hemos
convertible en- un Estado industrial y
comercial Bajo este aspecto, F'rancla
ha quedado atrasada, no solamente por
ell limitado n1mero de sus nacimientos,
sino tambien "por su caracter agrario
predominant" solo que "ella en- ca
so de guerra, estara mas favorecida por
no tener bloqueados sus puertos, y es
seguro que pondra a contribution todo
el patriotismo, toda la abnegaci6n y
toda la inteligencia del pueblo ale
man"
(Contin1a en- la plana IL. }
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-02-05

visible vano detiene cualquera HERNIA por mas
saar cabao hacer fin, cuaquier
bajo fatiga compeamene muy POGO TEMPO A fin
peddos fin avar sufrmieno
infeces terrbes
especialsa ha alberto
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
WILSON REFUSES REQUEST
Declines to Furniah Copies OF Corre-
spondence with Ammonx.

WASHINGTON. May 4.--President
Wilson to-day declined TO furnish the
Federal Industrial Relations Commits
sion with copies of correspondence be-
tween himself and Governor Ammons
OF Colorado. which had been requested
by Basil NJ. Manly, representing the
commission, ito complete It's record"
OF Its investigation into the Colorado
coal strike. -.--'- -~- '~r--'
Chairman Walsh, Of the commission,
in statement issued recently, claimed
that representative OF John D. Rookie
feller. Jr.. had prepared a letter to be
sent by Governor Ammons to the
President on the strike situation. Gov
ernor Ammons later denied that Mr..
Rockefeller or his representatives had
anything TO do with preparing any Of
his communications. In transmitting
the refusal of the commission. Secre-
tary Tumulty merely stated the Presi-
dent did not deem II advisable to give
publicity TO the letters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
PRESTON is REFLECTED
baltimore IndorHes It's Mayor by Giving
Him Overwhelming Majority.

BALTIMORE, MD, May 4-Mayor
James II. Preston was reelected to-
day over Charles Heintzeman, Repub-
lican. by an overwhelming majority
Of from $1,000 TO $4,000 votes. This
means that the progressive admins
tration of Mayor Preston has received
the hearty Endorsement Of the people
OF Baltimore, and at the same time it
makes Mr.. Preston master Of the Dem
ocratic situation in Maryland. 1t is
bruited about tonight that Mayor
Preston may listen to the call of the
governorship, which will hold the polit-
ical stage this fall. Mayor Preston
conducted clean-cut and educational
campaign. free OF abuse. while that of
Mr. Heintzeman appealed to prejudice.
The Democrats also elected their
Counciimen. so that the administration
VIII have free hand to carry out
the extensive program OF municipal
improvements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
PRINCE GETS HIS BRIDE
lie Eiopes With Miss Waters, Heiress
and Society Girl.

NEW YORK, May 4.--Prince Ludo-
vico Pignatelli d'Aragon and Miss Ruth
NJ Waters, heiress of George Jason
Waters. Of Philadelphia. and widely
known In society In New York, Palm
Beach and Narragansett Pier, eloped
to-day and were married at. the st.
Isnatious Loyola Catholic Church.
The parents OF the bride were In
Ignorance of their daughters marriage
until she announced the tidings over
the telephone. Recent rumors OF tho
engagement. which were partly con-
hrmed by Miss Waters and the prince.
were strongly denied by the brides
parents several days ago.
Miss Waters told OF her marriage to
n reporter over the phone:
Last night I stayed at tho home of
my sister, Mrs. Gatens, at Hampstead.
and this morning came to New York
and met tho prince. At 1880 We went
to the City Hall and took out a mar
riage license and then motored to the
church The ceremony was performed
by Father Scot. Count Gaia Equia and
Baroness Del Melorelos were the wit
nesses OF the ceremony. Then came
to the Ritz Carlton and phonsd mother
and my sister"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
MISS TANzER STANDS PAT
Once More She IdcntiHe. Osborne ns
Mysterious Suitor.

NEW YORK. May with n conflict
In testimony between opposing wit
ncsses. in which James w. Osborne and
Rae Tanzer led. State and defense
closed their cases to-day in the trial
OF Frank D. SaHord on the Indictment
charging him with perjury. Both
sides summed UP. and the court will
deliver It's charge tomorrow.
The State charges that Stafford per-
jurcd himself in identifying James w
Osborne as the man who registered
with Miss Tanner at Plainfield. N j..
hotel under the name Of Oliver Os-
borne.
James w. Osborne told OF the miss
ing Oliver and described him. Miss
Tanner again identified James w. Os-
borne as her suitor. Contradicting her
testimony. the State called three wit
nesses who testified that James w. Os-
borne was in Providence. r. l., on the
days last fall which Miss Tanner swore
she spent with Oliver Osborne here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
FACTS WILL DETERMINE
COURSE OF PRESIDENT
Thorough Investigation Is Ordered OF
Sinking OF American Steamer
Gulflight.
NO BASIS YET FOR PROTEST
Submarine Is Seen by Officers Of
Vessel, but Washington Has No
Proof That 1t Fired Torpedo or
Whether Mine Was Responsible.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-President
Wilson discussed briefly with his Cabi-
net to-day the torpedoing of the Amer
lean steamer Gulhight, Off the Scilly
Islands. but, in the absence of a de-
tailed report on the incident no policy
was formulated
Messages from American Consul
stephens, at Plymouth. and Consul
General Skinner. at London, added littlo
to earlier information. Both were in
structed to-day to get complete state
ments from the ships crew. and to
gather such technical evidence as could
be obtained by an examination Of the
vessel.
Officials want to establish beyond
doubt whether the vessel was struck
by n torpedo or a mine. Secretary
Bryan declared that until these facts
were known. no predictions could be
made as TO the course OF the United
States.
Thus far 1t Is known definitely only
that n submarine was sighted by the
officers of the Gulflight shortly after
the attack. and that the submarine
submerged Immediately. No proof has
been submitted to show that this sub
marine attacked the ship or what it's
nationality was. Nor Is there positive
information available to show whether
the Gulhight flew the American flag
at the time. or what colors were shown
by the two British patrol boats said
to have accompanied her.
To enable the German government
to present any information 1t may
have, Secretary Bryan explained that
an inquiry had been directed to AM
bassador Gerard. This. he said, should
not be construed as implying that the
United States assumed that German
submarine had attacked the Guliiisht.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05

LONDON, May 4.-The Russians have
had at least a partial revenge for their
defeat in Western Galicia by badly
beating the Turks who had invaded
Persia.
The Turkish defeat took place in
three days battle near the frontier
and Petrograd reports that the Rus
slams inflicted heavy losses If the
success has been followed up, military
observers declare that Persia now
should he free of her uninvited guests.
This battle. however, was a small
affair compared with what Germany
and Austria claim to have done to the
Russians in Galicia. Their reports to-
night state that some $4,000 Russians
were captured. and that many guns
were taken. There was no mention.
however, of any towns, such as Gorlice
ana Tarnow, which were close to the
front. being captured, which leads Brit
ish military critics to the conclusion
'hat' while the Germanic allies have
won important local successes, they
nave not driven the Russians far back.
Should they do this, however, it is as
serted that IL general retreat OF the
Russians would be rreparable. and
that the whole Carpathian offensive.
on which the Muscovites have spent
so much time and so many lives, would
be nullifed.
The Russian side of the story Is
anXiously awaited. for a big success in
the east, it is believed here, would
mean an immediate commencement OF
operations on a large scale in the west.
for which the Germans already are
preparing.
FIGHTING is CONFINED
TO YPRES REGION
In Belgium thus far the lighting has
been confined to the Ypres region,
where the Germans claim to have cap
tured some villages, which the British
say they evacuated in the process of
readjusting their line.
A.u mors concerning operations
against the Dardanelles were confirmed
tonight. when the British War Office
and admiralty issued reports stating
that after beating of Turkish attacks.
the allied forces had taken the ofren-
sive on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and
now were advancing into the Interior.
The Turks. on their side, continue to
report the defeat OF landing parties
ana damage done TO allied warships.
which are keeping up a lively BON.
oardment OF the Turkish forts both In 4
the Dardanellcs Strait and at smyrna.
II was reported to-day that the. vail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
BOARD FAILING TO ACT,
TRUST COMPANIES WILL
They Propose to Test Provision Per-
nitting National Banks to AS
sumo Trust Powers.
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT MADE
Executive Committee of Ameri-
can Bankers Association Holds
Another Session Behind Closed
Doors.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May A.
Further than the BRIEF announcement
that after failure to secure action
| from the Federal Reserve Board, mem
bers Of the trust company section had
decided themselves to test the consti-
| tutionality OF that provision of the
Federal reserve act which permits ma
tional banks to assume trust powers
and that Legislative matters were fully
covered In the report OF General Coun-
sci Thomas B. Patton, and a proposed
program for future Legislative work
was outlined by the general counsel"
nothing was given out to- night at the
close Of to-days session of the execu-
tive committee of the American Bank
ers Association, which is holding its
spring meeting at Old Point AS were
those of yesterday, the session TODAY
was behind closed doors, and the only
Information made public was contained
In formal statement issued tonight.
The statement says In part:
The report of General Secretary
Fred b. Farnsworth. covering the bust
ness of the association since the Rich
mond convention, shows the finances
10 be in splendid condition, with cash
balance Of $4,000 more than at the
same date last year The membership
at the present time stands at 1879
Incidentally. the general secretary re-
ported that the twelve Federal reserye
banks are now members of the associ-
alton.
TRUST COMPANY SECTION
SHOWS CONTINUED GROWTH
Reporting for the trust company
stated that the section has shown con-
tinued growth since last October"
President William E. Knez, OF the
savings bank section, reported that a
countrywide campaign for thrift has
been inaugurated. The nation has
passed through a period OF extrava-
gance." President Knox pointed out
and it was for the bankers to take
the initiative in turning the tide. as
the bankers prosper only as the coun-
try prospers. The inauguration of
school savings banks systems and the
use of motion pictures had been found
of great value in the campaign Of
thrift, the report set forth
w. d. Vincent, reporting for the
clearing house section. stated that
steady progress is being made in OK
tending the numerical system. and TINT
one or the important activities Of the
section now is in urging the adoption
OF Uniform methods of rcportin,, clear
ings at the different cities
Much attention was given to the re-
port Of Chairman b. +. Harris. OF the
agricultural committee, which Included
the adoption OF a resolution urging the
necessity of conserving fertility of the
soil and bettering rural life and con-
ditions. The future of the nation de.
pends on 1t, the report declared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
PEK|NG PREPARES
TO DEFEND ITSELF
Army of 100000 Is Concentrated
in Environs of Chinese
Capital.
JAPANESE ARE LEAVING
Tokyo Decides on Ultimaturn, and
Outbreak of Hostilities
Seems Assured.

PEKING. May 6.-Military prepare.
tions are being made for the defense
OF Picking.
According to Chinese officials, whose
statements have been corroborated ir
other circles. the government is making
no preparation elsewhere than at the
capital for defense, considering that
the Chinese will be unable TO oppose
tho Japanese should they attack.
1t Is asserted in high quarters that
100000 troops have been concentrated
in the environs OF Pekfng, but with
sufficient ammunition for only n brief
resistance.
Special police and military precau-
tions have been taken throughout the
city. especially around the Winter Pal
ace. whore President Yuan Shi Kai re.
sides. Officials declare they are
suspicious that the Japanese may at
tempt repetition OF the Korean coyr
d'ctat
The Japanese legation, it is said. noti.
ficd the Japanese yesterday to prepare
to leave Peking. II is said many women
and children are getting ready to de.
part.
kilograms from Mukden say the
Japanese bank and post office there
have suspended business. that the Jap
anese reservists have been called to
the colors. and that other civilians are
concentrating in the railway zone
AMERICANS nFLIEvED
IL he IN no DANGER
DR.. Paul S. Stcinsch. the America n
minister here, expressed the opinion
that missionaries and other Americans
In the interior are in no danger
In, a1lt
vailed in China for many years that
japan coveted control Of the country
considerable surprise was caused by
the report that Japan intended to issue
an ultimatum TO the government as an
outgrowth OF China's refusal TO con-
cede all OF Japan's demands II is con-
tended that the Chinese have conceded
virtually all tho articles contained in
the eleven demands made on them and
enumerated to the powers and a high
Official snid yesterday that IL was not
believed Japan would dare enforce those
contained In group five, which. he said
Japan had informed Great Britain. as
wen AS the other powers, were merely
regarded as desirable
Whether President Yuan Shi I,ai will
concede all these points seems to be
an open question. Chinese officials
whose views are seriously considered
in Yuan Shi Kais councils. express op-
positc opinions concerning this qucs
ton. Some officials express the fear
that the Japanese military party, which,
they profess TO believe welcomes the
present crisis. will increase the Jana
nese demands should a successful cam
paiGn follow.
on the other hand. it is considered
mere that Yuan Shi Kai faces calamitous
consequences In China IL he yields to
the Japanese. High members OF his
own government are said already TO
have voiced the suspicion that he NAV
accept an alleged offer from japan of
military support and protection for
himself against foreign nations and
his own people In return for concedine
control of the country in fact, although
not nominally to Japan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
INVESTIGATION BEGUN
BY AMERICAN EMBASSY

LONDON. May 4.-Thc American
embassy began to-day an invcstiga-
ton of the torpedoing OF the American
steamer Gultlight. An examination Of
the ship as we'll as of the crew will be
made 1t is probable that the inquiry
VIII be carried on principally at Ply
mouth. where the crew landed
Inc investigation will be conducted
as expeditiously as possible. so no time
may be lost in transmitting tho report
to Washington.
The London afternoon ncwspapers
comment only In the briefest manner
on the Gulhight incident. The Vest
Minister Gazette asked whether presi-
dent Wilson will make good his words
of February" and hold the German gov
ernment to n "strict accounta bility"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
STATESMEN APPROVE
PROJECT OF IrITINAT1rH,

TOKYO. May 4.-The Yomiuri. in an
extra edition. declares that the elder
statesmen. after stening to lengthy
explanations from Premier Okuma and
Foreign Minister Kato. have approved
project to send an ultimatum to
China.
Ihe information reaching Japan, this
paper says. leads to the conviction that
the nature of the last Chinese answer
obliges Japan to resort to this logical
diplomatic step.
Inc fomiuri says the concessions
MADE by Japan. particularly the resto
ration of Kiauchau to China. had
2 Gated the belief that China was sat
iihed' and that the matter would be
arranged peacefully. There is an i'm
preston now that Yuan Shi Kai, Presi-
dent OF China. desires an ultimatum in
order to justify Chinas eventual ac
ceptance.
According to the Hochi shimbun
martial law will be proclaimed in
South Manchuria simultaneously with
the issuance of the ultimatum.
II is explained in official circles that
Japan has no desire to resort to force
but that China must be made 10
realize this country is determined on
me acceptance of its program for
solidifying the peace Of the Orient"
The press considers the uItimatuno n
proper step. The Times believes that
IL China refused to yield. Japan should
occupy provinces like Shantung until
China comes to her senses" This. the
paper says. would not constitute a
violation Of China's integrity, "since it's
sole aim would be to ensure the in
tegrity Of the country"
The belief ia expressed in some
circles that China may send word at
the last minute that additional con-
cessions are possible. and in this way
avert the ultimatum.
The Kokumin Shimbun to-day quotes
Premier Okuma az expressing disap-
pointment with China's course. In the
beginning, it is related, Japan asked
China to keep the proceedings secret,
and China promised to do so. Never
theless. the proceedings were pub
lished broadcast.
The Kokumin Shimbun says 1: is in
a position TO declare with authority
Continued on Second Pngcl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
INSANE THROUGH GRIEF
Brother OF Late Frederick Townsend
Martin Loses His Mind.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
NEW YORK, May 4.-Grief over the
death of his brother. Frederick Town
send Martin. has resulted in loss OF
mind for Howard Townsend Martin, it
was revealed to-day In Supreme Court
when Justice Donnelly signed an ap-
plication for lunacy commission to
examine Mr.. Martin in a sanitarium at
Riverdale. N. Y. He is siXty-two, and
relatives fear he will grieve himself
to death. The petitioners are Bradley
Martin, a nephew, and Mrs Howard
Townsend Martin. who was Miss Jus
tine De Peyster.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
BEATTY IN COMMAND
He Will Direct Operations OF ..Encmyn
Fleet I'm Maneuyers,

WASHINGTON. May 4.-Rear- -Ad-
miral Beatty, commandant Of the Nor
folk Navy Yard. was designated to -dav
by Secretary Daniels to Temporary
special duty In command of tn.
enemy" feet TO operate against Ad
miral Fletcher in the New York.
Narragansett Bay maneuvers, May IS
to 30
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
suGrnsists Lose Fight.

AUSTIN. TEN, May 4.-The lower
house Of the Texas Legislature to-day,
Sc to 1a, voted to postpone indefinitely
a resolution introduced yesterday call
ing on the State Attorney General to
rule whether a general suffrage law
could be enacted by State statute with
out a constitutional amendment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
JOHN BUNNY DIES POOR
Reputed Wealthy, Movie Man Lenye.
Only $4,000.
Especial to The Times.Disn,,c,,

NEW YORK. May i.-John Bunny.
funny man of the movies and idol OF
millions of American children, reputed
TO have grown wealthy as tho most
popular motion picture actor of his
time. left an estate OF only $4,000, ac-
cording to the petition. of his wife.
Clara. filed to-day with his will in
Surrogates Court. Tho entire estate is
left to Mrs. Bunny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-05
ALL MEAT REQUISITIONED
Supplies of Australia md New Zealand
Taken by Government.

LONDON. May 4.-Walter Runciman.
president OF the Board OF Trade, an
nounced In the House Of Commons this
evening that the British government
had requisitioned the entire supplies
of meat from Australia and New Zen
land
The supplies that were not needed
Tor the army, Mr.. Runciman added.
would be marketed for the benefit OF
the civil population. in order to pre-
vent such increase in price as would
arise from shortage OF supplies"