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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
RON V|EJO SUPERIOR es'sdi'.- re it

ca sCHNABEL, Aguadilla, SO expende en
t1nicos receptores. es.--MELTz Y GAMBIA 10Y
Ell Sr. Azc&rraga ha designado ya los
ej6rcito de Cuba = son los siguientes: don
Eduardo Martin Elospuda, don Ricardo
Vicufa Diego, don Eduardo Lopez de
Ochoa ALBANIA, don Ignacio Struch y
Lasheras, don jose Lopez Amor, don Ru-
perto Selamero y Yepes, don Francisco
Os6s Rodriguez, don Adolfo HorQuin
Us6n, don Julio Ramaguera Ochoa y don
Antonio Martin Gonzalez Ortiz.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Escriben de Lares: GEL camino qne
de Lares conduce & Aguadilla, esta en-
complete ostado de abandono. Como no
perniten transitar por la parte llamada
carretera, hay que ir por los caninos que
existieron despu6s que Crist6bal Colon
descubri0 Puerto Rico y ya por estos So
10 los pajeros pueden pasar. ICuando ee
terminaran los trabajos de la carretera MI
Nero g."
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
ew1Cono asunto cue interes

@ Como asunto que interesa & los
hacendados, induetriales, herreros etc6
terra hacemos pdblico el buen 6xito obte-
nido en- la tFfr8gua hidca ulica", inventada
y construida por el 1necanico don Miguel
Batista. La ''fragua hidraulica" que pue,
de ser fla 8 portatil, ha sido exan1inada
por muchos intelgentes en- ell ramo asf CO.
mo por el ingeniero director dc la Coxnpa-
lila de Ferrocarrjles de esta isla Sr. D. Juan
Bautista Rodriguez, quien no ha tenido
ning1n Inconvenience en adquirir una pa
ra los talleres de la mencio0ada empresa,
la cual SO halia funcionando en- el taller
del Institute. Estas titles y econ6n1icae
to dc los sehores Aruas Jinenez, Ola
Esfera" calle de la Fortaleza, donde daran
detalles de precics condolences. I'll in
ventor garantiza que durante ell por1odo
de 80 100 af1os, no habra que hacerle a
sus fraguas reparaci6n alguna. 15-14
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Vali6ndose dc un antique ministro
norteamericano que le ha visitado en- su
de enviar un 1nensaje al pueblo de los Es-
tados- Unidos, en- el cual encarece 10 con-
veniente que les serfa 10 adopci6n del IL
bre cambio. "Si 10 hacen asf, ha dicho
el grande hombre de Estado ingl6g su vi
sitante, los Estados- Unidos Negara & ser
la mayor potencia commercial del globo,
fgurando NADIA menos que con ell 60 por
100 del cOmarCiO universal" !"
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

De Camuy nos ruegan publican 10 81
guiente: ''iEn que queda el proyecto de la
plaza? Sabemos que hay algunos que son
contrarios este adelanto y no nos expli.
camos Ell por que de este pues todos los
pueblos deben tender su mejoramiento." :"
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
C0MUNICADOS
sres. Fraile Hermano = Compafia.

OapIGdIo
Muy seflores mfos: En- Ell n1mero 1911
de LA CORREsP0NDENCIA he leido su Co.
municado con refarencia & mi persona. La
contestaci0n que deba darles Ia aplazo pa
ra cuando queden terminadas las diligen-
cias que practice fin de comprobar &
ustedes con hechos y no con palabras que
cuanto en- su coxnunicado dicen es falso,
injurioso calumnioso. Pronto, pues, ten
DIRE ese gusto, mientras tanto soy su atento
y segurO servidor q. b. s. M,
Domingo Penae Sison.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
eW~La geute de gusto de Rio -piedrss

@La gente de gueto de Rio -piedras
esta de enhorabuena, p'1es so acaba do
abrir ALI, Gale del Counrcio, C*) TN exec
lente Caf6 donde ell p1b]ico en general y
los senores pasajeros en- particular, e0con-
traran cuanto necesiten. Vinos, licores
y cerveza excelentes. Dulces de todas
classes, cafe, chocolate y refrescos. En-
el mismo establecimiento hay 11n constan-
chavos la libra.
(*) No confundirse: Magaddss q TazLedor.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

So ofrece una colocaci6n de Secristan-
organista, con ventajosas propesiciones.
Los aepirantes podran dirigirse q esta re-
possible. 6-4
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Nuestro ostimado amigo y compafiero
ell sehor don Enrique Hernandez, Sc ha
hecho cargo temporalmente de Ia direo-
ci6n de nuestro convecino colega Et Pa5s.
WNA d TTHg para jovenes y nifos he
a. chos y la medida. Telag
= AWAAW sWsS apropoeito para idem.
Especialidad dc la Sastreria Francese,
Fortaleza 81.
Hacemcs saber por Ultima vez, que no
levamos contabllidad de las tarjetas que
SO manden hacer q 30 centavos el ciento
gczando del favor que hacemos nuea.
tres suscriptores. "Sin ecepcion de per-
sonas," al dar la orden de hacer dichas
tarjetas, deben pagaree los 80 centavos,
mas el valor S'por adelantado" dc Is sus-
cripci6n de Dicion1bre.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Nuestro buen agente de Utuado dice
que por encontrarse delicado de salud no
podra personalmente hacer este mes los
cobros de las suscripciones a LA CoRREs-
PoNDENC1A. Encargara do csc servicio al
repartidor, suplicando sus abonados, no
10 distraigan teniendo que hacer muchos
Wales para realizar los cobros.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

El que quiera conner buenos maniares,
confeccionados por excelente cocinero y
beber rico vino de mesa, que visite una
sola vez siquiera ell restaurant "Las Tu-
llerias", de Benito Csrceras y Compa6fa,
San Justo ndrnero 10 y seguramente Que
so abonara conner diaria2nente On 81,
~--"~~-~~~s2SsS6r
Sc VENDE 10 tionda pulperia situada en-
la Gale del Sol nt1nero 112. Para iEfor-
mes diri1irse la nizma. 15-4
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Hemos tenido mucho gusto en- saludar
& nuestro querido amigo don Felipe Viz
cursa con notable 6xito la Medicine en- Is
Universidad de la Habana. Dicho amigo
ACADIA de oxaminarse del pendltimo af1o de
au carrera, que terminara en- ell pr6ximo
&c.. AL roiterarIo nuestro saludo, le felici-
tarnos cordialmente por sUs triunfos aca-
f6micOs
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Por causas ajenas s Ia voluntad de su
redacci6n, no aparecora hoy nuestro esti
mado colega Gel Pals" Y es possible que
On 10 sucesivo no yea la luz pdblica los
dOnlingOs.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

El vapor ''south Cambria" cargo en-
Ponce para Trieste, 200 sacos con 1890
kilos cafe y Ell ''Saturnina" 80 sacos con
$3.50 kilos del misno grano para la Haba-
ma.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Sc encuentra mejor de sus Quebran-
tos, ruostro estinado amigo ell Excmo. Sc
nor don Juan Brusi.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Sigue Ell temporal do aqua dajandose
eentir cada vez mas en- esta Capital. Ano"
che hoy no ha cesado de Hover.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

DESCRANADORAS ds dsiasa Maj p Ma; a
cortar yorba. Carretillas. Botellas cajas
para Cognac, Ginebra etc, Cemento marca
Corona. Loza dc marmol 48 + 48, 30 Pc
sos Mana Papel de imprenta.-Ven-
den, Mullenhoff y Korber.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

N1TEl z REST La C0togoN0
San Francieco IS y Luna 39.-Buena me.
sa y buen sor7ioio: hablsa clones espacio
de las de la mafana hasta las dooe de
la noche. Hospedaje complete desde $3.50
on adelante. 2.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

81 en- estos dias no Sc Quiere uateti Daojal
los pies, compre del buen calzado que de
ITALIA Am6rico en- GEL Popular" Cruz nj
nero 10.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
PALAClOS YC,A-Cruz 8. 8. Juan P. B

PkLAGlOS " C,A-Cruz 8. 8. Juan P. R4
OFRECEN. Azulejos Mosaicos, Losetas de ba-
rro, Lozas de marmoi para mesas pisos, Lsdrioa
de fuego, ,Rodagies Gemento Portland "Corona "
Sacos de yute Soga sisa Becerros alemanes, Hero
gavanzado, acanaados lizos para eobijas foTros'
tran, Brea, Estopa, Fietro alquitranados Glavos 3
Planchag de cobre Remos, Iona, Loneta PintuFas en-
de linaza doble cocido Espa6ol ngl6s, Pnturas de
oxdo metalico Inodoros patente Papel espanol ban-
Rofa"' ola Carolina'' 100
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

ri eminente violinista seffor Brindis de
Salaa, esta contratado para dar algunos
conciertos en- Azua y Santiago de los Ca
balleros Reptblica do Santo Domingo) },
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

wRR - Amm SO vende un coche do
A1EHEH tres asientos para I'm
LIN ~AUV solo caballo, en- muy
buen estado. Ea de la fabrica dc Henry
Hooker, de tres sopandas ruedas de pa
tente. Informaran en- al PARIS-BAZAR.
FogtalaSa pdmaFQ ~ s-a
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Peri6dicos do los Estadcs- Unidos que
hemos visto, hacen grandes elogios del
prestidigitador ingl6s, professor Rene, que
rs, dicen, una verdadera notabilidad que
ha Namado grandemento Ia atenci6n en-
todos los teatros donde Sc ha exhibido.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01
VARIED DE8

blecirniento los seffores Luifa, Hermano
y Compaf11a. Prueba hace conviction.
EN- La VARIACION esta ell gusto, ha-
blandose en- s1ntesis gastronomica, para
conseguir esa variacion es Indispensable,
porque de 10 contrario no hay case acudir
pues, al Colmado de Cerecedo, HeE-
nanos Compania, y allf encontrara para
satisfacer 81 gusto I'm excelente surtido
de los mejores artfculos de conner y bebeE,
y ofrecen entire otros mil, chorizo, salchi-
ch6n, jam6n, galletas, membrillo, cognao,
cerveza, conservas, vinos de diferentee
marcas y frutas en- frascos y latas, todos
estos articulos de extra calidad y fresoos.
RLNACEN y Liberia de Olimpio Ote-
ro.-(Ponce), Puerto Rico.-CLEMENTI.
-Sonata.-Op. 40, 90 centavos. os.-Sonata.-
Op. 40. peso Is centavos. A.
El Orfe6n poncefo.-Mazurka, 50 centa-
vos.-Las seforita.-Idorn, 90 centavos.-
CAMPANO.-Improntu, peso 13 centa-
vos.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-12-01

Sc aproximen las Pascuag con csc
motive "La Fama de Puerto-Rico" que
sabe han de celebrarse algunas bodaa, tie
ne en- sus anaQueles preciosas coronas dc
azahares, ramos de azahares en- tiras
vareadas, surah, brocados crespones
blancoe y crema, medias de seda ell mag
nifico cors6 "La Fama," reformado, corto,
con tale largo. Algunos enanorados que
han visto esos objetos han decidido cele-
brar sus bodas en- breve.
Las indiv1duas Nicolasa y Lima, veci-
mas que habitan la planta baja interior a.
la casa n1merO -, en- Ia Megeta, aTx1aron
esta maflana una zarracina mayuscuia.
Una de las contendientes recibi6 dos ga
rrotazos que le causaron dos heriC1as on Ia
cabeza. Y va CUE de esa casa nos ocupa
mos, ctmplimos un ruegO de aQuel vecin-
dario, suplicandO al sef1or Alcalde ordene
una vista la Cantera, y do segurO die
tara Rlguna prOvidencia, pues ell dia me-
nos pensadO puede desarrollarse una cpl
demia: tai es ell estado de aquellos lugares.
MTERESANTE.-Nn el Kioako 'sFlambo-
yan" Sc encuentran todos los Gias, aqua
de soda, refrescos, bebidas y icores, surti-
dos y selectos panalee, siropes variados.
Cafe exquisite, garsntizado puro.-Leche
pura, Mallorcas, Suizos, Cesde las 6 me-
dia de la madana y cafe con leche. Le-
che batida & la americana. Emparedados
do jam6n, salchichon, lengua, etc. Vinos
exquisitos, secos dulces. So vende LA
CORREsPONDENCIA ''El Buscapie". He
lados, plantillas, Todos los dias desdo las
Q de la tardo. 15-9
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a- La obra de Brau. ssPuerto- Rico

m g. La obra de Bray, puerto. Rico y
dc 400 paginas DO texto, Sc vende en- esta
Imprenta a ID rcaleH ejemplar. Las per-
sonas que en- este Capital en- ell interior
de la isla SO suscribieron la primera edi-
ci6n por entregas interrunpida, ST desean
adquirir las que les faltan para ol compile
to dc la obra, pueden dirigirse casa del
autor para obtenerlas. 80
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plies, and II other than clean and whole.
some materials are used, to discard
them altogether.


Florida is soon to have novel method
OF transportation in the form OF a
wooden railway. The Railway Age re-
Gently gave an account Of its history
and construction:
Some time ago the citizens of Avon
Park and Haines City, Fla, believed
that q transportation route connecting
them would be of great advantage. the
country is sandy and nearly level. IL
has been decided to build the road with
wood rails, which are large enough to
be laid so that they will be half I'M
bedded in the sand, without other bal
last They are to be held in position
by wooden pins two inches in diameter
and eighteen inches long, while the ends
are connected by plank couplers placed
underneath and held by pins. Not a
pound Of metal will be used in the con-
structlon Of the track although the line
Will be forty miles long. Most OF the
rails" will be furnished gratis by the
property owners along the right of way.
The company believes that in few
years the fruit, vegetable, and passen-
ger business over the route will pay for
regular steel rails, when the others Will
be used for ties. A small steam dummy
will furnish power for the road.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
Some Mushrooms Poisonous.

The greed Of gain, regardless Of con-
SEQUENCES, is one Of the dangerous ele-
ments in business life, and Is never
more clearly brought out than in the
culture of mushrooms. 1t is well under
stood that mushrooms grown on old
PASTURES are wholesome and delicious
of course, taking it for granted that
thew are freshly gathered and properly
nrepared. The London Lancet has an
interesting article on the subject Of
growing mushrooms, and calls atten-
ton to some points that are worthy Of
the notice of health authorities and
housekeepers. The mushroom is very
low order of organization. 1t flourishes
on old manure heaps, and Is capable Of
taking up a large amount Of the mate
rial from which it derives its existence.
Clean and carefully handled manure
with a fair amount of old sod and EARTH
grow healthful plants, but in some larg2
cities garbage and filthy matter of all
sorts is used in the preparation Of the
beds. Microscopic investigation has re-
vealed the fact that the cap of the
mushroom is so constructed that it can
absorb from the manure vapors which
are dangerous poisons. The little
frlnges underneath the cap are there
fore little more than storehouses Of
nelson's. 1t would be well worth while
for consumers Of mushrooms to find
out from where they receive their sup
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
Driving Nai,s by Machinery.

An automatic nail-drlver is late in
vention, 1t is arranged with slides and
runways into which the nails drop
through fitted courses that necessitate
their going in right-end first. AS the
nail, in proper position, slides down
through one Of these channels, a ham
mer automatically comes to the at
tack and drives the nail into place. A
tack-driving machine Of the same sort
is also made. In factories where large
numbers Of boxes are turned out, these
may have their uses, but for ordinary,
everyday usefulness the old-fashioned,
flat-nosed hammer still holds its own,
even at the risk Of an occasional bat
tered thumb and fractured temper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE
Was Built by oliver Evans, Who
Couldn't Lay Up Money.

Couldn't Lay Up Money.
The real inventor of the locomotive
never realized a cent from his inVen-
ton, says the ST. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. His name was Oliver Evans. He
was born in Delaware in 1856 and spent
all his life perfecting inventions which
were destined to bring him nothing but
more poverty. He was the original in
ventor of the high-pressure engine
used in locomotives, the only kind that
could be employed to advantage in this
form Of transportation, but realized
nothing for his idea. His application
Of the notion to both land and water
power was somewhat novel. In 1904
the municipality of Philadelphia called
for bids for the dredging Of the river
and the cleaning of the docks. Evans
put in bid lower than any Of his
competitors, and, when 1t was accepted,
determined to build steamboat to do
the work. He fitted out scow with a
steam engine, building both the engine
and the scow in his own workshop.
When the boat was ready to be
launched Evans determined to give
the people of Philadelphia an object
lesson in mechanics, SO he put the boat
on wheels, fitted up push wheel be-
hind, set his engine to work, and pro-
PEELED the boat through the streets to
the river in the midst Of an open
mouthed throng, not few Of whom
had dim idea that he ought to be ar
rested for witchcraft. When the bota
reached the bank of the river the
wheels and axles were taken off, the
craft was launched, fitted out with
other wheels, and made to do the work
of dredging the harbor. So far as the
invention of mechanical devices went
Evans had a splendid genius, but when
dollars and cents came up for consider
alton he was mere child and even al
lowed himself to be cheated out Of the
money that was due him for cleaning
the Philadelphia harbor with his new
tangled steamboat. a, NO..
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
POPULAR SCIENCE.

The eyes of birds that fly by night
are generally about double the size Of
day birds
When the Gulf Stream passes out of
the Gulf of Mexico its temperature is
about 70 deg,
The water of the Mediterranean con-
tains a greater proportion of salt than
that Of the ocean.
Some students delving in old
libraries, now wear muzzles to prevent
inha1ing the book microbe.
The French government discovers,
through recent investigation, that mi
crgAes are to be found in common ice.
In Africa a constant lamp f1l!ed with
palm oil, and provided with rag wick,
furnishes all the light needed by the
natives.
In the Loo-Choo islands, though there
ave neither vehicles nor public lighting,
the inhabitants have letter-boxes and
telephones.
The eye of the vulture Is so construct
ed that 1t is high-power telescope, en-
abling the bird to see objects at an al
most incredible distance.
To change a pound Of ice at 80 de-
grees Fahrenheit into pound of water
at so degrees Fahrenheit requires 142
heat units, or 142 times as much heat
as is required to raise the Temperature
of a pound of water one degree Fahren-
heit.
1t is reported-we know not how cred
ibly-that DR.. Berson last year ascend
ed alone to the highest point ever
reached by man. The reading Of his
barometer was 81 inches, the Lowest
ever recorded, and corresponding to Al
elevation of approximately 10000 feet
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
ABOUT NOTED MEN.

Mark Twain, like Edison, the electrl-
clan, has no belief in doctors.
and day at Florence, while on his way
to Rome In the latter city the car
dinal will be the guest Of the fathers OF
st. Sulpice.
Sir Eenry James, the famous English
advocate, is the worst dressed man in
his profession. He Is a great favoSite
with the Prince of Wales.
Prof Max Muller has in his pos
session handsome gold cigar case pre-
scented to him by the sultan, and bear
ing the signature of the imperial donor
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, Md,
after visiting the archbishop of Paris,
Cardinal Richard, has started for
Rome. He will stop a day at Dion
The present car of Russia, like his
father Is great novel reader, A par
eel of the newest English, French and
German works arrives regularly at the
imperial residence.
Barthelemy Sa;at-Hilaire, who is 90
years of age, will soon publish two
thick octave volumes on Victor Cousins
philosophy. The celebrated translator
OF Aristotle is out or doors every morn
ing at 5. .5e ,pse
One Of Robert Louis Stevenson's great
heroes was the Duke of wellington. He
used to say that the best thing ever said
of Wellington was this: HE did his
duty as naturally as horse eats
oats" .
William Taylor Adams, "Oliver OPP
TIC" the veteran story writer for boys.
although 70 years old, is still fond Of
travel. He says that in writing his
tales he aims at simplicity Of style, but
makes it point never to write down
to boys. r
In referring to the American men Of
letters who have written with felicit-
Gus choice on historic subjects, the Bos-
ton Post places Samuel H. Church, for
his Life of oliver Cromwell" In the
same rank with Irving. Prescott and
Motley.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
A Scientific investigation OF Grief.

We are all familiar with cases where
travel, amusements and constant rush
ing about from place to place have been
recommended as curative agents for
people who have sustained great shocks,
or who have had cause for deep and
heartfelt sorrow. Medical science has
demonstrated that violent and depress-
ing emotions cause many serious physl-
cal ills, and that it is almost impossible
to restore health until the causes are
removed. Wild creatures that have
mourned themselves to death held in
captivity have been carefully examined.
Although their food was sufficient and
of proper quality, and enough was con-
sumed to sustain life under ordinary
circumstances, the tissues were found
to be in an unnatural condition, and
all of the organs had undergone degen-
Grafton similar to that brought about
by ordinarily infectious diseases. Grief
generates q poison in the system, and
should be treated like many Of the other
ills of life brought about through poi
sonous infections. The relations be-
tween mind and body are much closer
in some persons than in others. This
state Of things is not by any means
confined to the higher orders of life, as
death from grief or loneliness or cap
tivity is not uncommon among Great
ures of all grades. 1t is supposed that
the sudden and violent depression of
gpirits causes chemical changes that de-
velop toxic atoms Of great virulence.
sufficient, indeed, to change the char
acter of the tissues and cause degenera-
ton in the blood and brain and spinal
cord. 1t is believed by some excellent
authorities that what is known as soft
ening of the brain may originate in a
longing for something that the patient
IL unable to secure, Science has wrought
MANY changes that are little short of
miraculous, but in no particular has it
done a better work than when it proves
that baffled ambition, disappointment
and sorrow are real causes of physical
.ls. In olden times, nervousness and
sorrow were things to be punished
THANK Heaven we have lived past that
Deriod,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-07-11
An Unexpected Source of Danger.

In many households kerosene oil Is or
dered by the barrel, and when the oil
Is consumed, the barrels are used for
other purposes. There is great risk at
tending this unless the greatest care is
taken in cleaning them. This Is best
done by very strong soda and potash,
which should be allowed to remain In
them for some time. An illustration OF
the danger Of using these barrels with
out proper cleaning is given. A barrel,
with one head removed, had been
placed in the cellar and a quantity OF
kitchen utensils were put into 1t for
storage, the idea being that they would
not rust on account Of the OIL Some ar
ticle being needed, a match was light
ed, and held over the barrel in order
to see to take the piece out. 1t
CHANGED to touch the edge OF the bar
rel and instantly the flame ran all
around the inside, setting the barrel on
fire, completely destroying the contents
and filling the entire house with black
and thick smoke and SCOT. In another
instance a wooden alcohol barrel took
fire in the same way and exploded,
throwing a quantity Of iron with which
1t was filled with great force in all di-
rections, killing one person and severe
ly injuring several others.