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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15


BoJ.ETIN MERcANTL.
La bolsa, 81 Oomercio, y
las sOciedades MercaD.
tiles, / Gomo...-...... : 5
Lecciones do Derecho Mer
cantil, p0r yarlos alum,
nos dc don Luis Siivels, /
JOmO.. see u
Libro dc las satlras, por,
don Ventura Ruiz Agui.
lera, Comprende: Sati-
ras, La arcadia moder>
na, Grandezas de los
pequelos, Epigramas y
letrillas, Varlas fAbulas
Moralejas, l tomo, rus
tica 26O paginas" / O.
Oandido, Novela por don
Mariana Ramiro, l to-
mo rtstica. ..-.. z!
Rinconete y Cortadillo Y
El hcenclado Vidriera
por idem, un tomo..... 2l
Los BaflOs de Argel, 90.
media, p0r id, un tomo. d
El galiatdo espanol, idem,
p0r idem, un tomo. d
Puntos lie vista,.. por don
- :. Migdel Moys, un tomo G.
La leyenda do Noche. bue-
Ia. sss ss..ee ..s~.s 6(
Nl hij0 del Sacristan, por
don Oar.Os FrUnuaura,
COmOSs so4..aa....-ss 6(
Zoos NaciOnales y Oants-
Elres, por i'd. d.....--.....~ on
Felipe 2o Estudio Histori.
CO otitlco, por V. Co.
mez, / tomO. mO......... n
hierro, Estudio clentlt-
80, p0r don Julio Go.
mON. sc
Habltabllldad de los AS
tros, por don jose Mo.
reno Fuentes, tomo.. &c
Muebies y Tapices, segun-
da A6rle lie cartas u una
sen0rlta sO6re Ia haDl-
6acI6n, por r. MiqueI y
Badia, 1 romO....-... &c
Homensje Puetlco, Poe
siss dc 35 ingenlos, ]
GOu1O. .s.as-a see.
Oamelias. poesias ue san
Martin y Aguliera, ]. To-
mo- SO. 5(
LeJeEda de los keyes, no.
vela hlst0r.ca, pOr don
TorcuatO Tartago, l to-
mo- sa.-.sS .saa@s s..s 4
Los Pueblos Jovenes, CO..
tudlG hlst0:icO .tilOsotico
sObre los Estados. Unl,
dos y 10 AustrallG, TO-
mo. .....~ IN
Anatomla del corazon por
dun TeO0oro Guerrero,
2 tomOs...-........... 81
Las madres, por FGonJau.
IA, tom0.- d
PleitO del matrimOnlo, por
Guetleso y Sep6lveds,
tOnO. .-...s.......s@s 8
Oantares dc un vieJo, por
don Teod0rO Guerrero, y
bOulOs ..ss.s.ass.... 8
Ouentos soclales, por i'd,
t0mO. ..A...--...ss.... q
Poesias, por don Antonio
f. 9rilo, t0mo 500 pa
Los entremeses (de Ger
vantes), 2 tomos.....a q
La g'ranilla y EI amante
liberal, 80 Id, tomo. :. 2
Las dos donCellas y La
uerSa do IL sangre, &c
fdem, l toino. .... 2
ri casamiento engaiioso,
dc idem, l tOmo..
Visje del Parnsso, poesiss
por i'd. tomo. ....... 2
El OelosO Extremefio Y La
tia ttngids, por idem, uu
tOmo.. 2
ginas as....-......... 9
Origen del Plagio On Me-
jico, l tomo. s
La Lncha por el Derecho
por Posada y Biesca, /
tOmo. g
La IntiuenCia de Ia muier
en- 10 regeneration 40
cial, por Pareja Sierra
dA, l tomo. z
Narraciones Espaholas y
AmericanAs, por don P.
Sahudo Autran, l tomo. 8
Dramas do Don jose Ecksgaray
OOrrer en- pos de IN ideal,
8 actos, verso. ........
IN w~,Ala D.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
LIBROS RELIGIOS0S.

Sc ia rccibido en- esta ImDrenta
nm notable surJido de Obras religlO-
sas, selectas t0das, entire. las cuS
les so encuentran Las SIgulentes
Imitaci6n de Crist0, Kempis,
edici6n economical. $O.4O|
Idem de iuem, idem, ediclon
dc lujo. -. ...... .-...s z.OUl
Ancora do Sniyaci0n. Dol
Ejercicio c0tldiano ........ ~
ri. Devote Fe.sgres, encua-
dernSci6n imitaclon msrhl tl.6O
Luz divina, encuadernacion
pjel negra con broches. ;. zoo
LCz divina, encua0eEnaclon
de ugur0sO luto.. ........ 3.OO
Tuz dlviaa, encuadernacl0n
en- plel de australia y MI ,,wu
kel. .ssVU
Oticio del Domingo. ....... goo
Pequeho Ofsio, encuaderna-. r
cl6n imltacion martii... 800
Ofcios Fdnebres, encuader-
naCi6n he plel con relieves 1900
El Iris del Oristiano, enCpa-
desnaci6n de piel. ....... 800
Iris celeste, encuadernaclon
nikel. e............s 0.VU
Iris celeste, encua0ernacion
00E&QAss su.sAssss~ OsOV
Eucologio Espalol, encua-
oernaci6n dc carey CON In.
cxustaciones de nacar. 80 800
La mujer cat0lica, encuader'
uacl6n de nacar CON relie-
ves....-...-.-.-....... 900
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
LINEA DE PUERTO RICO.

Salen los dias 10 = 30 los vaporse
que hscsn 81 servicio de Oorreoa.
I'll del din 10 toca On NuSvitas, Giba-
rA, Baracea, Guantanamo, Ouus, Osbo
Hsitiano y Port-au-Pr Prince Puerto Pla
to, Ponce, MaysgneE, Agundills y San
Jusn de Puerto Rico. Al retorpo hArA
escals en- los mismos puertos.
I'll del diA 30 ira por Nuevitae, Ci-
bars, Baracos, ,Gusnt&nApao, Cuba, San.
to Domingo, Ponce, Maysgues, Agus-
dills y San Juan de Puerto Rico, vin
niendo por los mismos puertos.
Retornar&n saliendc de Puerto Rico
los dias % y 5 respectivamente; toca-
ran en- Cuba los diae 30 y Q, llegando
4 la Halana en- Las fechas correspon.
diantes De 4 = IA de csdS mes.
Ninguno de eston dos vAporee socarA
q sp retorno en- Guantanamo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15


ndukt dnTan muchos amos Nsado Undos nb
Meico osEos pCa peme oeecer al pdbco acuo que
Duede mecs parte guna bajC Ding6n concepto
Nuestras marcas LUZ BRILLANTE ELEFANTM Luz SOLAR
estan regsrsdas persega todo gor de Ia ley M
fcaOoEes
Pe6eo Renado Cas- "Luz Solar $255 caja de Ogaones
Luz rsnte extra aa E Eetsnte 2S5 la idem de dem dem
Bensna zoo Ia idena de dem
dasoima H.: 400 idem de dem idem
Aga geasralas para odG Ia sa, SOBRINOS DE EzQUIAGA
San JUAN ero-ReO-Oale de la Fortalcza ntmero IT,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
LINEA DE CUBA.

LlegarAn solo hssta Santiago de Cubs
los vapores que salen los dias S, Is y 25
Los de los diss S = IS tocnrAn en
Nueviets. Pusrto-P Padre, Gibsra, Maya.
RI, Bsracos, Guantanamo y Cuba
El dia Is har& laa mismas escalns,
4 exception de Ia de Maysri, y sdemGs
tocscA en- Sagua de T4namo.
Todos retornsr&n verificandosus sa-
lidas de Cuba los dias 13, % y 8, sfec-
tu&ndose las sntradAs en In Habana
en- Las fechas correspondisntes de 10,
20 y Q de- csda mes.
Ninguno de eatos vaporss tocnra D
50 retorno en- Guantanamo,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
EMPRESA
v .SOREsEPANOLES CORREOSDE LAS AATILLAS
y trasportes miIitares
10 SObrinOs dt Herrera, Habans.

Los vapores de ests empyess efsc.
tuarAn su sslida desde este puerto en-
los dias S, 10, Is, 30 y 95 de cAda mes,
4 lss 5 de 10 tsrde en- los diss de labor
y d las 12 del dia en- los festiyos,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
vines de RUkDky TOROl
GIHT0 Y BLA1G0.
IL 10 aAg salEe1e Qgs ~ CsaaGs.
al. PUBL.1CO,

Acabau Do IscihiSns, on 10 ttonda at
Hp 0nrsin & Co,.Ssan Jose nam. ], Lon
uagnifleoh = ecreaisaaos vtnos tinsoa
biAnsc a. haesa y Tore (UssssIls)
! 90 dsxallGn poa nsssilss, Barrafones.
suertoR ns iiss pss'nA, pFstios con
venslonRiEs.
T6n9nts aa suaAsa sas in cttads
t,snda 90 q tnica que recibe tan es.
Qnisit0s WHO'S.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
,IAJH D1RECT0 DKsDE PUERTo- RIot
Ala Coruna D santander,

Do sxpiasa pasajea do ids y vaslta con 70
psr cisnto dc rsbaJa.
A ia familias Que pagusn Ia equivaleReia
"a 4 pssaiss spteros, 40 leo hsrA 10 reba1a dol
Is por cisnto. Esta rapsls NO o. APPLICABLE 4
'cs billstss Dc ida , vasltA.
En- ID l.sy e. class. Un niiiS msnsr Dc
anos en- cada familia, grstis. Los demas me-
norss de amos 1 do pasale, do 4 IL aass no
samplidos I pasale, do. IL aaos campiidos Pa-
safe sntsro.
I'M D.. preferences z 81 ordinaria. Un nsAo
h.sta amos GRATIS. De 3 2 aaos 1 pasAJs,
do Z & II aaoa l psssjs, do IL aaOs en- adsisA-
.e paasjs sntsro.
zTM IA dc Las AMTx&&ASs.
yapor NJ. /. vilLASERDE
W I'D 30. ~
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
PlLDORAS REC0NSTITUYENTES
1kI nGNCHTOTl n NINOI g REVEP1 M

PrVIegio exclusive expedido en- Madrid ell de Mayo de
1sc T. por eI Excnno Sr Mnistro de Fomento.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
YAPORES
t.oRRMosnKsR A&0xMs
az La nnMPANIA FRASATLAKfI0A
j4KTHs
nE A LOPEZ &, Co.
sarYiaio para pusrto-Rieo ' L. Hahsna

sALIDAE. DE Barcelona los dias y 81
is cada mss.- De Malaga 81 ~ 2:-Dsoa-
dix el 10 o0.--Ds Eantander el 2O.--Ns la
OoruEA 81 RI. :.
Sc sxpendsn billstes dirsctog para Mayagass
Ponce, Santiago de Cuba, Gibars, Nasvitas,
Eabanilla 0ol6R, CON trasbcrdo On Pusrso-
Rico HAbana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
Luz BRILLANTE.
La LUZ EN- ELS..NUNDOaoE Los NEGOCIOS.
ACEITE PARA ALUMBRADO DF FAMILIAS

Libre &c e1plo sion y com
'bnsti6n expontdneas.
Sin hGmo nj maj olor.
Este aceite. prodUcto, dc
una fabricsci6n especial
|es igual, sino superior a los
que SO importan del ey
'ranIero bajo diversos no 10
bres y marcas, tanto DO
sUs cualidades luminicas
como por Ia seguridad que
ofreCe & los consnmidores
Nuestrospreoios SON mu.
cho mas reducidos quel &
de las marcos extranjerss>
are con este mayor precio
20 brindan d los consumi-
dores ventsjas de nj i4<uns
clase.
To n~xn~S~2 -
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1893-01-15
LIBROS BARATOS.

De vents, en- Ia Imprenta del
BoJ.ETIN MERCANTIL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05

q " ~ l'''7 ~. 'i7i' ing ~
9'' '''tV '''e "o'Iih Is
VIC il',n. w i'r' one - az
oIioe 'I.et e','' SIo pressure s'eN-
u'S - nTi t'i'' TrN q Ne'i' e!o lor '''o
Ii"l s,ut -! ii.' a"o n"' no I',s
lr';iJ "l'P- va Gnu Nv
",i'e s,i 'ia" .tieie
aa,,sas - ho. 80 oast haIo ~ n "o'-,t
,,,1 a,'',, 10 ,,'-t ,1,.roi J '- noIi
S..U''ii h,,bn3 P'o9''' anu ''oii'1
e Ty'-i 49,, -, ,'s,', ,,,n :, :;
~ tam aIso ,,.ito - -. n..o C %,
~ w. ,'i 49, &C. - we .HocpU 1>eW
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05

The engagement ring is worn upon the
same finger MS the wedding ring, and after
marriage is worn as Il guard to it. The
solitaire diamond is always Il favorite but
the range of styles and prices is wide, and
the grl's fancy and the youths purse may
combine to make any ring proper. As 10
wedding rings, the square" and round"
tnes each have their admirers, A wedding
ring with sharp cut edges fits snugly but
being worn constantly will in time make
csllous spot at the base Of the finger which
il anything but beautiful. A ring with all
round edges renders this impossible and is
more comfortable to wear, giving with ev-
cry motion Of the finger.
In this country there is pleasant free
dom allowed the engaged lovers They
ride, drive or walk together unquestioned
Her engagement ia one Of the most charm
ing experiences Of a girl's life, and she is
wise who will not let it be cut too short
The length Of an engagement must depend
mostly upon outward circumstances 1t is
only a Journey Of which the end must
coDae sooner or latter. A month or six
weeks is not too short if such time is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
Tho Heat in tho Earth.

There are very important evidences of in
ternal heat derived from the universal
phenomenon of fairly uniform increase
of temperature In all deep wells, mines,
born9s or tunnels. This increase has
been usually reckoned rs / deg. Fahren
heit for each sixty feet of descent, but a
recent very careful estimate by Professor
Prestwich derived from the whole of the
available data, gives / deg. Fahrenheit
for every 47.5 feet of descent.
1t is curious indication Of the univer-
salty of this increase that even in the cold
est parts of Siberia, where the soil is frozen
TO II depth of G90 feet, there is a steady in
crease in the temperature Of this frozen
soil from the surface downward.
Much has been made by some writers Of
the local differences of the rate of increase,
varying from deg. in twenty eight
feet to l deg. in ninety five, and also
Of the fact that in some places the
the rate of increase diminishes as the depth
becomes greater. But when we consider
that springs often bring up heated water
to the surface in countries far removed
from any seat of volcanic action, and the
extent to which water permeates the rocks
at all depths reached by man, such diver
gences are exactly what we might expect
Now this average rate Of increase, if con.
tinued downward, would imply tempera
ture capable of melting rock at about
twenty miles deep or ess.-Fortnightly
Review.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05

ors OF the rainbow any the less because
they soon fade away' I like to see men
proud ot the beauty Of their wives. Ike
TO see a mou admire pretty woman.
~ love to hear an old, gray haired man
tell how pretty mother was when he
woocd and won her, and TO watch moth
er's' wrinkles fade into bushes and smiles
as she makes pretty prctense OF checking
the story that does her heart good to hear.
1t ia II positive misfortune in this aesthetic
age for woman to he born homely, and
none realizes that fact so well rs herself.
She may pretend to despise beauty and
take refuge in literature or find solace in
noble charities. but she is doomed to carry
sore and rebellious heart within her
bosom all her days
Mothers should guard their daughters
against that unbecoming vanity which is
too often the complement of great beauty,
hut they should also take especial pains to
develop their every physical charm to the
utmost. The idea that "a very beautiful
woman must perforce he an intellectual
infant, lacking broodness Of mind and no
hiity of soul, is the shecrcst nonsense
Some Of the most beautiful women Of the
world have been the most intellectual;
have made the greatest sacrifices in The
cause of truth and justioe."-St. LOUIS
Globe Democrat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
A Red Fire Exit.

"You may not see anything to enjoy in a
life insurance policy" said Fourth street
insurance man, but some years ago took
the life of certain we'll known retired
merchant for $4,000. He is quite old now,
and has heart disease in a serious form, but
instead of taking care Of himself he ap-
pears to get wilder every year. warned
him the other day to be careful, and what do
you think he said? Said he: L made a bad
deal last summer and lost every cent had
in tho world except 81 900 in cash. That is
every cent have and see no way Of max
ing more. A man with my disease is liza
BE to drop dead at any moment, and have
decided TO enjoy things as much as posi-
BILE. spend money freely, because figure
that will drop dead anyhow before that
s., 900 is gone, and the amount on my life
will put my family in good circumstances.
Thus you see l am free from care Now
that's what l cali nerve."-Cincinnat
limes-Star,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
A Wedding OF Long Ago.

A queer wedding was solemnized In the
month of October, l1S4, in Alsatia. The
Prince Of Observation-Disclosures gave his
twclve-year-old son in marriage with n lady
of high nobility, a Countess Won Mont
barre eighteen years old. 1t was stipu-
lated that the young lady should return to
her parents until the prince became full
grown. Splendid festivities were carried
on at the wedding. The whole neighbour
hood, and especially all the princely courts,
were invited. The Chases, excursions and
banquets lasted three days. The twelve
year-old boy shed tears from morning Til
evening, and was furious to he the object
of general attention and curiosity. lie
avoided his bride aud pushed her away
when she came near him.
At the ball he refused 30 dance with his
spouse. They had to threaten to beat him
il he continued to cry, and promise him
candy if he took his spouse to the minuet
dance His father undertook to console
him by showing him a large picture book
in which was illustrated wedding proces-
sion. AS soon as be saw it he closed the
book and exclaimed angriiy: II don't want
to know anything about weddings, They
are too tiresome, and here in the picture
the bride with the long nose looks just like
mine "--TrOy Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
Eaising Watcher.

One day Willie came cunning to his
mother with little round black thing in
his hand. lie wanted TO know what it
was.
ut is seed" said his mother. "If you
should plant it in the ground, before very
long it would begin to grow, and soon you
would have some lovely flowers"
If you plant things, Will they grow"
asked Willie.
Yes" said his mother. She was very
busy just then and did not pay very much
attention 20 what he was saying.
The next day his mother missed her
watch. She looked for it every where. AT
last she asked Willie if he had seen it.
"Oh, yes, mamma" he answered; ut is
all safe. l planted it in the garden, and
soon we will have a lot Of little watches"
Come al once and show me where you
planted it," said his mother.
After some time they found it, 1t was
covered with damp earth and very nearly
spoiled
For taking the watch without permission
Willie spent half an hour in the closet. He
docs not think raising watches is useful
occupation. Anna NJ. Talc0tt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
a Paste for Fire Brick.

There are very few housewives who know
that a simple cement may be made at
home, which will successfully join broken
fire brick, SO that they may be used for
years There are few things more unsatls-
factory than modern fire Innings. The
bricks are easily cracked and frequently
last but a few months, while in other
cases they are often in use for years.
II l. a great mistake to allow the fire
bricks TO get in bad order. There is an
iron plate back Of the fire bricks in every
stove, but this is easily burned through
and it costs "a large sum to replace it.
Therefore it is a matter of moment when
ever there is a crack in the Lrebed of the
stove, aud it should be mended at once or
the broken bricks should he replaced.
The cement TO mend these bricks consists
simply Of powdered soapstone, which may
be procured Of a druggist, mixed with an
even quantity Of common salt and wet
to a paste with water. This hardens very
rapidly after it is put on, and as the soap-
stone is fireproof it is lasting. DO not sub
bJitute powdered pumice stone or rotten
stone for it, as they will not last as long us
soapstone, though various things, even
sfted ashes, may be mixed with salt in
this way to form a temporary cement in
case Of emcrgency.-NewN York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
WOMAN AND HOME.
THE BOON ELECTRICITY PROMISES
TO DE TO THE HOUSEKEEPER.

American Women at Homc-A Heroine in
Real Iirc-Bcnutiful Nomen--A Girls
Characterization Writers and Fact-A
Paste for Fire Brici.
The anthracite coal barons, who sell the
greater part Of their product for household
use. are confronted by Il problem which
may become serious to them in the inva-
sion OF their bailwick by electricity. 1t
has been thought that natural gas was the
cheapest and most perfect fuel for house
hold use, but il tho estimates Of our cleo
tricians are not at fault land so far they
have not been caught tripping), the subtle
current carried by the wire will soon rele-
gate gas, as we'll as coal to the coarser
uses of tbs shop, locomotive and steamship.
That which the electricians promise the
housewives sounds like the wild illogical,
fantastic presentation of n dream And
yet we Nre soberly told that in cooking or
IN heCSing the house tie time is rapidly
approaching when we will have merely to
press the button and electricity will do all
tho rest, without smoke or ashes, dust or
dirt, or worry or trouble Of any sort.
This ID not all mere promise for the flu
ture, remember. Cooking utensils are now
manufactured daily to each of which is at
tached the resistance or heating coil as a
part of the pot or pan or broilcr or what
not. When placed in any convenient place
where CONNECTION with the current can be
had-presto! your dinner IS boiling and
stewnR and baking as by the touch of the
magician's wand.
AL 4 h., . {
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
Her Name.

am losted! Could you find me, please?"
Poor little frightened baby!
The wind had tossed her golden fleece;
The stone htd scratched her dimpled knees,
stopped and lifted her with ease
And softly whispered: Maybe.
"Tell Inc your name my little maid.
can't find You without It,"
"My name Is Shiny Eyes" she said.
"Ies, but your lastt' She shook her head.
up to my house 'ey never said
y single ting about it,"
-But, dear" said, what is your Manner
why, didn't you hear me tell your
Dust Shiny Eyes" \ briEAt inou sht came
Eyes, when you're good; but when they blame
You, little one-its just tina same
When mamma has 70 sculd your"
MY mamma neber scolds, ;" she means,
\ little blush ensuing,
~'Cept when I've been a-,rowing stones,
And then she says" the cuiprIt owns,
'Mchetabic Sapphire Jones,
What has you been a-doingT"
st. Louis Republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05

I cannot understand why The fashion
writers completely ignore all classes but
he very wealthy, but they do it neverthe-
less and | am getting downright mad So
therel / wonder if they think there are no
women except the very rich and the very
poor. If so they are mistaken, for the vast
majority of women are like you and me-
my dear, who arc not so poor that we have
to 20 ragged, nor yet so rich that we can
order our costumes regardless Of expense
We have sufficient means to enable u.s.
with a little economy, to be we'll and suit
ably dressed on all occasions, and stylishly
Nithal. But those fashion writer's! They
fairly make my blood boil When you are
in need of an evening dress they will in
form you that a simple but pretty one can
be obtained by combined white Chinese
Grape, embroidered in gold with white and
gold brocaded velvet, set off with girdlo
of pearls. That sounds tempting, doesn't
itY
So you begin to figure: Grape, seven yards
at 81 per yard, S98; velvet, two yards at
$3.50 per yard $1l; silk lining, s.; pearl
girdle, Sl2; findings, Sc; total, sI7, without
the making, and every cent you havo in
the world is Il $20 gold piece. You feel
ready TO cry of course, and then you get
real mad and thrown the book on the floor
and stamp on it; and then you feel better.
You rise superior to Dame Fashion aud
her petty scribhlers, and out OF your own
fertile brain you evolve a gown that is as
lovely as n dream, and-you have $3.50 left
to buy new pair of gloves and a box Of
candy (the latter RS reward Of merit to
yourself for being so economicaL.-
Detroit Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
why women Are Not uumorists.

a writer in the open letter department
Of The Century asks why in literature
there are no lady humorists. lie then
goes on to answer his question by explain
ing that from childhood man finds the
sawdust dropping out Of everything, and
soon discovers the worthlcssncss of much
that passes for valuable Therefore he
learns to smile and to say, ais IL not alb
surdY" instead Of allowing his passion for
something to adore override his growing
desire for truth. But, on the other hand, a
woman's idols are so much a part of her
life that when they are broken she cannot
snap her fingers nor seek mirth as an
avenue of escape. Women may possibly
grow satirical, but satire is only o form Of
humor. "When life ceases to be in some
way holy, or Mt any rate ideal, then wom-
EMS creative faculty terminates" says the
writer "She ends where mans talent az
a humorist begins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-05
What Matches Mean to Us.

We fail to realize the boon conferred
upon us by the invention of lucifer
matches, not perfected until the present
generation. The old strikea-light still
manufactured ut Brandon, in Suffolk, re-
uuired a flint, steel and a finder box. In
Buchan the steel WAS called the flourish OF
Geerish. Many still living have seen the
flint, steel and avn (alum) paper used by
the stane knapper at the roadside TO get a
light for his pipe. Fer domestic purposes
the finder was kept in the finder box
which was in two perts-a box To hold the
finder and a lid to eXtinguish it, the latter
sometimes arranged to serve as candle
stick. An improvement on the AVN paper
was the spunk, or birthstone match, tipped
with sulphur and used to get a flame from
the finder This was universal from 1900
to 1850. Blackwood's Magazine.