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, 1879-12-29
Leisure Hours.

In Muscatine, a few days since, one
of the female school teachers died. She
was buried Yesterday afternoon, and
two Of the public schools were closed
in order to attend the funeral. As we
read the notice in the Journal we won
dered if there were not some man in
Muscatine, as there is everywhere else,
who would find fault with this on the
ont of half days education, and the
teachers receive pay for half day.
work that they didn't perform. An
extra respite from study is rarely given
in our public schools without the fault
finding of somebody. And, singularly
enough, the people who find the most
fault are, generally, the people who
have no children.
We believe in play time for the chill
dren. Of course the last farewell to
one of their teachers, perhaps one who
was very dear to them (for two schools
were closed-that means something), is
by no means play. But it suggests the
value of frequent intermisslons in
hours of study. We all know that
studying is hard work. Who knows it
better than the poor little fellow bend
ing over his book with the tears on his
face, because his head hurts him and
he can't understand his lesson? We
all know that the strong man can WELD
the spade or the hammer all day long !;
but the little lad cannot. He needs
frequent intervals cf rest. 1t is so
with the mind. Papa often works at
his lawsuit or his sermon all night,
while little Tom is fast asleep.
1t is not contendel that our children
study too much, but that they study
too steadily. Their working periods
are too long. Teachers of great expe-
rience will bear witness that children
especially the younger class-learn
more rapidly and accurately when they
learn but little at time. There is no
mental economy in keeping child's
nose on the book all day.
There is certain school which holds
its sessions from nine to eleven, and
from half-past eleven until two. In
the matter of learning it is perfect
success. After the school is closed,
the children have time to enjoy them
selves by daylight. They do not, like
too many others, go from the breakfast
table to the school house, and return to
eat supper and go to bed. They have
their recreation in the daylight, when
nature intends them to be awake Their
hours of study are short and varied.
Their bodily and mental health both
are preserved. They enjoy their sports,
and take interest IN their books. They
do not grow weary because their inter-
walls of rest are so frequent. If they
are not allowed to tire of their studies,
they will progress constantly. Give
them short work and plenty of breath
ing time. 1t will pay in the end
Haukese.
, 1879-12-29

The TRUE LADY.-The lady does not
lose caste because she makes her own
clothes, and is obliged to economize.
I" A lady is woman who clearly under
stands and consistently practices, the
reinements of highly-civilized exist
ence and the most real distinction be-
tween a lady and woman who is not
lady, is that one is more civilized than
the other, and more determined to pre-
serve the habits of high civilization,
both in her own person and in all those
over whom she has authority. These
habits are not simply habits of expense;
it is cheaper to remain sober than to
get drunk, and yet it is more ladylike
to be sober. It does not cost more
money to speak good English than bad,
or to be more gentle than rude; yet
lady always, from preference, speaks
correctly and has gentle manners. 1t
so happens by the force of circum-
stances that there are more ladies in
the upper class than in the lower, and
that there is a severer public opinion
in the upper classes about most things
which. taken together, constitute civil
Hation, because it is fault in rich peo-
pie (who have great facilities) not to. be
clean and cultivated and polite, when
it may only be misfortune in poor
ones. There is, then, really such a
thing as ladyhood, and it is one of the
strongest OF civilizing influences"
, 1879-12-29

Observation-Disclosures who desire to
see their children physically upright
shoald attend to this suggestion
Bow-legs and knock-knees are among
the commonest deformities of humani
ty, and Manchester (England) physi-
clan, DIR. Compton, attributes the first
mentioned distortion to habit some
youngsters delight in. of rubbing the
sole of one foot against that of the
other some will go to sleep with the
soles together.
They appear to enjoy the contact
only when the feet are naked; they
don't attempt to make it when they are
socked or slippered. So the remedy is
obvious /; keep the baby 8 soles covered.
Knock-knees the doctor ascribes to a
different childish habit, that of sleep
ing on the side, with one knee tucked
under the hollow behind the other.
He has found that when one leg has
been bowed inward more than the
other, the patient has always slept on
one side, and the uppermost member
has been the most deformed. Here the
preventive is to pad the inside of the
knees, so as to keep them apart, and let
the limbs grow freely their own way.
, 1879-12-29

TIE Social CRIr1c.-If you would
have any friends at all, don't set your
sell up for critic. If you don't like
any ones nose, or object to any ones
chin, do not put your feelings into
words. If any ones manners do not
please you, remember your own. Peo-
pie are not all made to suit one taste
recollect that. Take things as you find
them, unless you can alter them. Even
dinner, after it is swllowed, cannot
be made any better. Continual fault
finding, continual criticism of the con-
duct of this one, and the speech of that
one, the dress of one, and the opinions
of another, will make home the unhap-
piest place under the san. If you are
never pleased with any one, no one will
be pleased with you and if it is known
you are hard to suit, few will take the
pains to suit you.
If you are fishing for good reputa-
ton you had better bait your hook with
good deeds.
, 1879-12-29
Mines and Miners

Are OF little value unless the receipts exceed
the expenditures. The Robertson Process
enables parties to make money in mines
where they could not otherwise pay expenses.
The means used t. extract the gold aud sill
yer from ores is very simple and effective
The fact that some parties denounce it who
know nothing Of its workings is in its favor.
John A. Robertson, 2. .. Box 552, Oakland,
Cal, owns the patent
, 1879-12-29
The Liver

Is one OF the most important organs in the
human system. When it is out of order the
other parts of the body suffer. The blood is
impure and various diseases follow Turn
er's Regulator acts on the liver in vigorous
and effective manner, and gives vigor and
peace where languor and restless feeling
had reigned before.
, 1879-12-29
G.. J, HaWley & Co.

This popular and reliable house will not
only nil all country orders of every descrip-
tion of groceries, but will fill ordrrs for any
and ali description of goods needed in the
household or the farm. Give particular de-
scrpton of goods needed and remit by
Wells, Fargo & Co., or by P. o. order to 215
Suffer St.. San Francisco
, 1879-12-29
A Striking Story.

In the old cemetery lat New Haven
We used to be shown tomb of enOr-
mously heavy stones,-the grave ofsa
man who planned it for himself, in de-
fance Of the Angel of the Resurrection.
Whether his impious challenge has ever
been met by such silent rebuke as the
one here recorded, we cannot say: A
young German countess who lived
about hundred years ago was noted
unbeliever. and especially opposed to
the doctrine of the resurrection. She
died when about thirty years of age,
and before her death gave ordsr that
her grave should be covered. with a
solid slab of granite; that afound it
should be placed square blocks of
stone. and that the corners should be
fastened to each other an1 to the gran
ite slab by heavy iron clamps. Upon
the covering this inscription was placed:
"The burial-rlace, purchased to all
eternity, must never be opened" All
that human power could do to prevent
ANY change in that grave was done, but
"a little seed |sprouted, and the tiny
shoot found. its way between the side
stone and the upper slab and grew
there, slo&ly but steadily forcing its
way until the iron clamps were torn
asunder and the granite lid was raised,
and is 1ow resting upon the trunk OF
the tree, which is large and fourishing.
The people of Hanover regard it with
al-dost kind of superstition, and
,Speak in lowest tones of the wicked
T countess and it is natural they should,
for as stood beside that grave in the
old churchyard, it certainly impressed
me more deeply than I can express
Standard.
, 1879-12-29

great medicine in small vials.-Dr
Pieree's Pellets Qittle pills.. No cheap, paste
board or wooden boxes, that allow waste
of strength. Sick headache, dizziness, rush
of blood to head, bad taste in mouth, bilious
attack, jaundice, internal fever, boils, and
nettle rash. Sold by druggists.
, 1879-12-29

An Immediate and Permanent
Cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, Influenza,
Catarrh, Loss of Voice, Incipient
Consumption, and all Diseases of
the Throat and Lungs. Ask for
the California Pulmonary Bal
sam, and Take no other.
D@-SOld by all Druggists.
, 1879-12-29

A very young reporter in Cincinnati
writes: " Marriage, to woman, is the
most important event of her life. In
consenting to become a wife, she de-
liberately gives up her family =
brothers, sisters, father and mother. :"
The boy will learn better when he gets
a little further on in life.
, 1879-12-29

$1,4255L profit in 80 days. SO in legiti-
mate Stock Speculations in Wall st. pays
immense profits. Pamphlets explaining
everything sent free. Heath u Co., Brokers,
1927 Broadway, NY.
, 1879-12-29

SCRAP PUDDING.-Put the scraps of
bread-crust and crumbs into bowl,
with sufficient milk to cover them.
Cover with saucepan lid, or a plate,
and put into the oven to soak for about
half an hour. Take out and mash the
bread with a fork till it is u pulp then
add handful of raislns, and as many
{ ;urrants, a teacup of brown sugar, half
C up of milk, some candied lemon peel
al Id one egg. Stir we'll, grease pud-
din g-dish, and pour the pudding in.
Ora te little nutmeg in, put into a
moo lerate oven, and let it bake for an
hou an half.
FISH CAKEs.-One pint bowl salt
cod fish, picked very fine, two pint
bowls of whole, raw peeled potatoes !;
put togetherin cold water and boil till
the potatoes are thoroughly cooked !;
remove from fire, and drain off all the
water, mash with potato-masher, add
piece OF butter the size of an egg, two
well beaten eggs, and little pepper !;
mix well with a wooden spoon have
frying pan with boiling lard or drip
pings, irto which drop a spoon of mix
ture and fry brown ; do not freshen the
fish before boiling with potatoes, and
do not mold cakes, but drop from
spoon.
, 1879-12-29

$45 will buy 1000 fine cigars al J. W.
Shaeffer s. Co.'S. 323 Sacramento ST., S.
F. (No Drummers employed9
, 1879-12-29

For CATARRHAL and Throat Disorders
Bro,ons Bronchial Troehes" are renowned
and marvelously effective, giving immediate
relief in most cases.
, 1879-12-29
Owners of Fine Horses

Should remember that PHOSPHATE SOAF
is good for man ard beast. 1t will cure
scratches, collar gals or any kind of sore
on hors es quicker than anything else. Every
stable should Keep supply of PHOSPHATE
SOAP on hand. Ask your druggist or grocer
for it.
, 1879-12-29
Buy the Best.

The best photograph is always the cheap
est, but at the Imperial Gallery, 7l% Market
street. San Francisco, you get not only the
best but the lOwest-prced work in the city
, 1879-12-29
Dentistry.

Go to DIR. Cochrane, $50 Market street, San
Francisco, if you want first-class work at
low rates. Cochrane stands at the head OF
his profession.
, 1879-12-29

Coal OIL.-The remark has often
been ma1e, lately, that coal oil is get
ting to be very poor in quality. And
since last winter there has been no.
ticeable deterioration in our illuminat-
ing agent-kerosene. The illuminat-
ing power seems to be only about one
half what it was when first intro
duced. The charred wick and debris
at the burning surface on the wick
shows plainly that it has lost its former
reputation as an illuminator. Among
consumers the cause is laid to adultera-
ton. But refners of the Oil tell US
that the Illuminating power of refined
oil decreases almost directly with its
gravity and increase of fire-test. Ben
zine and the lighter members of pc
troleum, make the brightest and most
beautiful light Benzine and the
lighter products are so brilliant, that
the temptation to use them IN some
form is constantly presented. Ths
safety of all oil is increased by age.
Left standing undisturbed. the lighter
parts pass gradually off; the oil will
then burn with dull light. 1t should,
therefore, be well understood that
safety means poor burning oil and a
dull light. 1t is question simply be-
tween safety to the consumer and the
brilliancy of the light.
, 1879-12-29

ALL Photographs made at the New York Gallery,
No. rs Third ST. F. guaranteed to be frst-cass
Prices to suit the times j. II. PKTKRs Proprietor.
, 1879-12-29
GILHAM'S
GREEN HO0F AND HEALING
DIN 7 N EN- 7

For Collar Calls, Harness Calls, Saddle Galla, Burns.
Scalds, Bruises, Old and Recent Wounds, Brittle
Hoofs Fever in Feet, Founder, Sand Cracks Quarter
Cracks, Scratches Grease. For Cuts, Burns and al
Flesh Wounds on Human Flesh This Ointment has
no equal. YThe only Ointment In the
United States that ever received u m edal.
For sale and recommended by all Traders Drug.
gists and Harness Makers Main 4 WinehG ster.
214 and 2'6 Battery ST. S. +. Wholesale Agents.
, 1879-12-29

THE Photograph Gallery Of Vim. Shew has beer
removed from lis to 523 Kearnv St.. San Francisco.
, 1879-12-29
Sweet Messengers.

Who has not been worried almost to
distraction by letters? Who has not
passed through the ordeal of waiting
for letters which never come, of hoping
against hope? To some, letters are
sweet messengers, speaking of " home "
and absent friends, and as soon as the
contents are devoured the reply is sent
instantaneously. But to others. end
this class forms the majority, letters
are considered as bores and are never
answered. even at the risk of appearing
rude. Who does not possess a package
of cherished letters, breathing tender
ness and love from dear parents. Such
letters, when the wOrld fails us aud
happiness seems to evade our grasp,
are taken from their sacred receptacles
and read with longing for the writer's
presence, wishing that they could
verbally reassure us of their sincerity !;
yet the perusal of those friendly let
ters, always alleviates an aching
heart. Never study subject in order
to write letters, especially to friends !;
let your thoughts come from the heart
and the pen will shape them into words
which will honor you. But above all I,
in letter writing, remember as a rule
never to write even to your worst ene-
my an insulting letter it is the acme
of villainy and degrades not the recip-
lent, but the one who sends such mis-
sives. Letters that to me appear
Titanic, are letters of coincidence. for
unless stricken ourselves by sorrow we
do not understand the grief of others !;
the phrases we pen always seem too
frivolous for the object in view.
, 1879-12-29
PICKLES. AND FRUIT,

Il all kinds, put up the good old Southern stvle
A liberal discount to the trade Address, Mrs. Able
Fisher and Husband. 569 Howard ST.. San Francscu
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04
FOLLETIN.
LAS
8uELlAs pEt cRiGEQ,
NOvELA GUIANA
1 POR
,TEODORO GUERRERO.
{ Contissuac;m. }

i.s
-iAhl len mi corazon no hay lagri-
mas, Maria! i En- mi corazon no hay
mas que la muerte
mo blasfemes! Dios nunca ME-
ga eli consuelo los mortales nj q los
r6probos, Lucila! Dios acude a to-
das las necesidades Llamale, y te
tendera su generosa mano, ofreci6ndote
ell alivio de laspenas que en- el momen-
to del dolor parecen eternas
Lucia, sin contestar, eleyo los oios
al >;ielo, v las l8grin1as rodaron por sus
meiillas; eran las primeras que derra-
maba. sUn snspiro Sc escape de sus la
bios, apoderandose violentamente de
Sas manos de su amiga, estamp6 en- allas
uh>beso de gratitud. El conseio lego q
81 corazon como un balsamo bienhe-
chor b religion le presento su riqul-
simo tesoro de consuelos, y sinti6 que
sc esparcia por su alma la uncion reli-
giosa que salvA. & los cristianos.
II Graeias, MAs{a exclam6 besando-
ia en- la frente.
Y lcayendo de rodilias, con las manos
cruzadas, anadi6, miranda hacia arriba
Il Gracias, Dios milo \ Me he. sal
vadol
Lucia permaneci6 algunos nstantss
an aauella actitud feryorosa va no to-
mia que temer Do los hQmbres, se ha,
~ - q q
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04
ACTO SOLEMNE.

Ell domingo 20, a las IL del dia,
di6 principle en- ell salon principal del
Ayuntamiento ell acto importante de
la distribution de premios q los alum
nos de ambos sexos que Sc han dis
tinguido en- los recien veri6cados
examenes por su aplicacion y virtu-
des. Un gentio escogido y e1cesiva-
mente numeroso acudi6 a presenciar
aquel,a solemnidad, 10 que prueba
que la poblacion de esta culta capi-
tai, mas que a espectaculos de diver
sior, rinde acendrado quito a todo
10 que Sc relaciona con el adelanto,
en- la ensenanza escolar, de la gene
racion lozana y estudiosa que sube.
Circunstancia plausible que habla
muy altamente en- favor de las mobiles
aspiraciones de este pueblo
DID principle al acto ell senior vo-
cal de la junta local de instruction,
D. Manuel s. Cuevas, pronunciando
un erudito y sentido discurso en- ell
cual demostr6 la Influenza del Cato
licismo en- la instruction Y educacion
de los pueblos y dirigi6 expresivas
frases 4 los profesores y a los discipu-
los cuyo estlmulo y adelantamien-
to tanto habian satisfecho a Ia COR
poracion de que forma parte. En-
seguida ell Sr. secretario de Ia Junta
local D. Francisco J. Hernandez y
Salgado leyo una bien escrita memo
ria de los trabajos practicados duran
te ell ailo escolar por aquella hacien-
do constar que los resultados obteni-
dos en- este aiio eran mas satisfacto-
rios que los alcanzados en- ell de 1878.
Dis tambien cuenta de un premio
extraordinario de $25 en- metalico
costeado del peculio particular de los
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04
no Sc tiene practica en- las luchas del CO.

no Sc tiene practica en- las luchas del CO.
razon?
Los minutes pasaban, y la impacien-
cia de la nina crecia comprendiendo,
con Ell instinto de toda mujer, que San
Martin esperaba, en- vez de lanzarse,
dio un suspiro y dijo:
i En- que piensa V. ahora?
Ell abogado SO incorpor5 repentina-
mente en- el asiento, y miranaola con
fjeza, contesto:
-Pensaba en- un suspiro que acaba
de escaparse, y siento no tener alas pa
ra correr detras de 81 analizarlo.
Las mejillas de Maria SO theron de
carmin, y contrayendo sus labios con
graciosa sonrisa, a1adio:
d Acaso el suspiro es un cr1men?
ID Por que ma hace V. ess pregunta !?
-Porque como los hombres de Icy no
Green bien empleado el tempo sino
cuando persiguen q la humanidad, cre1
que el suspiro que preocupaba a V. en-
este instante iba q servir de cabeza de
un proceso y 81 es as1, senor abogado,
suplico q V. que sujete la accion de la
10y, POtHuo LII ou0PAIO Au0 AuOVoAo0s
Gabriel anadio, riendose
-jQui6n sabe? Un suspiro puede
ser declaration que decida una causa.
Ell milo es testigo mudo, Gabriel.
Ell tormento arranca confesiones &
los que SO empenan en- callar.
d De veras !? pregunt6 Maria con
intencion marcada. Por Dios que quiz
sierra resucitar el Santo Ofcio!
u Para que?
Il Para que no me hablara Y. mas
con medias palabrasl lEs V. IN enig-
ma, amigo milo ...
u 70? Explfqueme V. el sentido
de calificacion tan misteriosa.
- POGO tiene. que entendarl Stem.
pro 1us nApla y \ = sconN a1 N 5Ass ~
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04

vocales y destinado al alumno pobre
que mas Sc hubiese distinguido por
su mejor asistencia q la escuela y por
sp% conducta y aplicacion durante el
Ano. Sorteado el referido premio to-
CO en- suerte q la nina Carmen Igle-
sias, perteneciente a la escuela de
Dona Nicolasa Peralta. Acto de des-
prendimiento que honra 4 la Junta
local de instruction.
a Las dos disclpu!as que han dado
mayores pruebas de aplicacion y me-
jor conducta durante todo ell curse,
segun ell informe del Sr. secretario
en- su memoria, son las ninas Rosa
rio Hardoy, de la escuela particu-
lar de la Sra. TANGO, y Alejandrina
Izquierdo, de la pdblica que dirige
la Sra. Canales. Nos completeness en-
hacerlo constar en- obsequio de las
citadas disclpulas y para estimulo de
las demas.
La reparticion de premios comen-
z6 por la escuela superior de ninas
q cargo de la Sra. Gonzalez del Rio
y concluy6 con la que dirige ell Sr.
Manuel Boada. El acto, q la par que
serio y majestuoso, fue ameno pues
NADIA mas encantador que OR a inter-
valos los acordes de- melodiosa Or
questa y contemplar tanto galardon
como luclan los pechos de aquellos
lucidos y aprovechados educandos.
Varios ninos y ninas asrecitaron senti-
dos discursos y versosy y al final de la
solemnidad us6 de la palabra ell seiior
professor de adultos Don Adrian M.
Gambia pronunciando un elocuente y
bien coordinate discurso.
Damos nuestros mas sinceros pla-
GENES 10 mismo a la junta local que
a los profesores y alumnos por el
brillante exito de los examenes de
este ano, exito que acaba de paten-
tizar mas y mas la lucida distribution
de premios celebrada ell 1ltimo do
mingo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04

desarrollo de los intereses materiales
las tradiciones del pals y demas que
Fde6ende ell BoLET1N, va verla como
ten1a aceptacion y nadie lie harfa to-
mar banos de mar en- GUon, como el
desea nos los hagan tomar a nosotras
en- ell mar Caribe. =
Dice Ell colega que 81 bie1 el Bo-
LETIN, a causa del embl "a del cor
dero, tiene vida Mrya 2x5slis pare Ia
geaeracion ACTUAL payFnuestros hijos,
nietos, biznietos Y/lasta choznos, Sc
ra tan fatal la publication del BoLE-
TIN como fatd fue para nuestra ma
Dire EspasS ell reinado de D. Rodrigo.
No "a causa del emblema pro-
vinGN que ell BoLErIN prospera, CO.
Leg querido prospera porque sabe
tITender, cual desea la mayorfa de
este noble pals, 10 que la bandera
que ostenta ell cordero de San Juan
signi6ca patria, religion y lealtad,
Vaya un ejemplo : los 100000 cato
licos de Puerto Rico, a pesar de- los
doce peri6dicos que Sc publican en-
la isla, no leen las palabras que q la
Cristiandad dirige ell Sumo Pontfice
sino en- las columns del BoLETIN
nj We defender mas que en- ell BoLE'
TIN su religion atacada y escarneeida
por escritorzuelos espiritistas y ma
s6nicos. Ademas, de veinte que sc
meten a periodistas apenas 81 hay
tres que sepan escriblr.
5Como no han de preferir el BoLE'
TIN?
Respecto a los males que a los flu.
turos pobladores pueda causar ell b.
LEr1N, es indudable que 81 por des.
gracia prevaleciesen las ideas revo
lucionarias de La Preasa, { de La
Prensa que 81 este Sc convirtiera en-
otro Santo Domingo no 10 quiers
Dios podria jactarse de haber escri'
to muchos amos bajo ell regimen &C.
tual sin haber estampado una pala'
bra en- favor de la nacionalidad es.
pamela } los que hubiesen recogidc
las muy sanas que va sembrandc
ell BoLEr1N podrian quiza destronar
8 echar del poder a los hijos, nietos
8 choznos del colega y en- ese case
la profec1a resultarla exacta porque
los discipulos del BoLETIN serlan pa
ra los de La Premsa 10 que fue para
ell torpe D. Rodrigo ell conde D. Ju.
liam.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1879-07-04

para Ia pdblica subasta, que tendra
lugar ante el Intendente de Hacien-
da, de la recaudacion de contribucio-
mes direct,s del Tesoro de esta capital
que tiene contratada D. Antonio M
de Audrey.
Por la Junta Superior de lnstruc'
cion Sc recuerda el deber ineludible
en- que estan los Sres. Alcaldes de
realizar los debitos pendientes por
material para la Secretarla de la Cor
poracion.
Tenemos entendido que la Sala de
justicia de la Real Audiencia ha re.
suelto favorablemente la causa Sc
guida en- ell juzgado de Arecibo con-
ira el j6ven escribano D. Felix l.
Rivera.
Nos alegramos.