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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
LA G. u ER r A
DEL
7 RAN VAAL

La situaci6n en- ell Africa del SUI
sigue empeorando para Ing!aterra. Los
telegramas del general Kitchener SOL
mas lac6nicos que los que usaba ell Sc
neral Roberts y la censura no dejs
ninguna information de cierta impor
tancia
El Times en- un articulo de fondo Sc
muestra reconfOrtado con la idea de
| que eel sistema de atrici6n cumple su
obra y Marcia a un resultado inevi-
table"
POr otra parte, la situaci6n es me-
nos satisfactOria puesto que Sc estan
toma1do medidas para fortificar la ciu-
dad del Cabo.
No Sc ha dictado todavla ninguna
|disposici6n para satisfacer los pedidos
de refuerzos que hace ell general Kit.
chener.
Lord Coleridge en- una carta en- que
daba sus escusas para no asistir una
reunion polftica, ha escrito estas fra
ses:
" "Abomino y detesto esta guerra y
la polftica que la ha creado, la manera
con que Sc ha conducido y la excita
ci6n indigna de InglaterTa, provocada
por la actitud de IN puhado de campe-
sinos que defender su pals contra sol
dadOs dlez veces mas numerosos que
ellOs, mandados por ofcales instruidos,
y apOyados por los recursos de nuestra
naci6n."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

carnizada, para arrebatarse mutuamen
te la supremac{a c0mercial en- ell mur
do.
En- la lucha entablada entire estos
dos gigantes, una tras otra, han que.
dado rezagadas las grandes naciones
comerciales y hace va cinco amos que
la Gran Bretafla y la Union America
ma han logrado colocarse en- primera
linea quedandO todas las demas con
siderable distancia.
En- 1894 ell comercio britanico aven
taJaba al nOTte americana en- 25OOOOOO
de pesos; pero ell iltimo fu6 aumentan-
do tan rapidamente, que los tres
amos, en- 1897, quedaba reducida la di
forencia sOlamente a 100000, 900, Y al
siguiente, en- 1898, ell comercio de los
Estados Unidos excedfa al de Inglate-
ira en- cerca de 100000, 900; en- 1899,
lnglaterra tom6 otra vez la delantera
con unos $4,000, 900 de ventaja; pero
hay tundadas razones para sIponer que
en- 1900 ell comercio de los Estados
UnidOs haya aventajado nuevamente
al de lnglaterra en- unOs S 8 10 900, ZOO
de pesos, supuesto que la estadfstica
para los diez primeros meses del aflo
pasado, arrojan s5 100000 a favor de
aquellos.
Durante los veinte y cinco amos dlti-
mos, ell comercio de Francia ha queda-
DO estacionariO, mientras que ell de
lnglaterra ha adelantado 40 p,s; ell de
Alemania 80 p.S y ell de los Estados
Unidos imas de 200 p,S!
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
EL ARBITRAGE
0BLIGAT0RI0
De JOURNAL De FABRICANTS De SUCRE

Ell fOlletO escrito pOr ell senior Luc-
chetti, in:itulado De parbitrGie forc6e,
es la mas briilante exposition del asun
to del arbitramento presentadO ante la
Comisi6n codificadora de las Leyes de
Puerto Rico. FL autor sostiene con
vastfsima erudici6n la TESTS menciOna-
da y nuestra cual debe ser la condici6n
indispensable para establecer ura refol
ma eficaz y equitativa en- la legislation
VICENTE.
La Oomisi6n dice ell Sr. Lucchetti
a la conclusion de su .folleto-! quiert
hacer una Obra filantr6pica, moral
social, economical de immense alcan
ce. 800. llevar la carload a la Admi
nistraci6n de la Ley, curar una leprs
social
Para ESQ necesario es que la Oomi
ci6n prohiba, con Plat6n y la Ley d.
las XII tablas, "que Sc lleve ante g
Jrez ninguna querella entire parteI
antes de haberla pI6viamente someti
do & composition amigable".
Ell arbitraje contiene toda la justici;
en- acci6n, como la definici6n roman'
contiene toda Ia justicia en- su esencia
y facilitara singularmente su admins
TRACTION.
Sin arbitraje, por muy laboriosa, 1ti
y laudable que sea la obra de la OOmi
sion resultara relativamente esteril.
| La mission bien entendida de la Go
mission no es tanto corregir la legisla
ci6n misma, como proveer a una buen
administration de justicia. A la fell
innovation del jurado debe unirse /
del arbitraje. Ninguna OCCASION ma
favorable para efectuarlo.
El arbitrsje obligatorio debe inscri
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

birse sin vacilar en- la Legislation de
Puerto Rico.
A semejanza de la institution de los
Tribunales de comercio, del Jurado Y
de todos los grandes principles con-
auistados y consagrados en- ell orden
cientffico, social y econ6mico, annque
parta de este pequeno rinc6n de terra,
ell arbitraje dala la vue ia al mundo -
Jaras ejemplo mas grande habra 81
do dado por un pals mas pequeno!
A la Oomisifn toca conferir a Puer-
to Rico tan grande honor y tan grande
beneficio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
NOTICIAS DEL Dis

AL Official ejecutvo de la Junta de Go
biernO de carceles Sc le han pedido las no
jas hist6ricO -penales de los presos Basilo
Cueyas, Valentin Garcia, Nicolas Ger6
nimo Ualdosa, Sandaio Rivera, Juan Ro.
driguez Correa y Juan Rodriguez Bonet
Manana zarpara de este puerto con des.
tin0 la Habana eScalas iGtermediaS el
vapor Cubano "Maria Herrera"
POr incompareCencia de los acusadoS pOr
ell delitO de robo, Florencio Pad.la otros,
fu6 suspendida en- la tarde dc aver la cele
braci6n del juicio oral de la referida causa.
El ayuntamiento de Bayam6n ha acor-
dado eximir de cOntribuciones municipales,
todas las induStrias de fabrica que SO in
troduzcan en- aquel termino jurisdicclonal.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate
for the erection of frame school building
| in Gurabo, Las Piedras and Toa Alta
will be received at this office until p. M
| February 5, 1901 and then cponed. In
formation furnished on application. The
right is reserved TO accept or reject any or
all proposals. Envelopes containing pro.
posals should be indorsed 'Proposal for
conntructing frame school at. ..." and
addressed to NJ G. Brumbaugh, Com
missioner of Education.
San Juan, p. r. January Goth, 1901.
3-9
Aver tarde fonde6 en- este puerto proce
dente de Liverpool y escalas, e vapor es
pa1ol "Serra.v
AL Gobernador de Puerto Rico SO le ha
devuelto informado el escrito do Flora Pa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
AVISO

Por ell pTeSente :hago saber a todOs
mis- relaciOnados que deSde hoy son
nulas y de ninglin valor todas las tran
sacciOnes mercantiles que no sean efeo-
tuadas por mi prOpia persona 8 por
ap0deradO ante NOtari0 pdblico ell
que tai disposition iniringese SO en-
tendera que es bajo su responsabiIidad.
Eieques. 10 de Febrero de 1901
Rogue AtmeSilcG So
Ri juiciO oral senalado para verse en- la
tarde de aver ante la Corte de Distrito de
esta capital, de la causa seguida contra
Venancio Acosta y otros, por el supuesto
delitO de hurto, fu6 suspendido por incom-
parecencia de varios testigos.
Varias damas caballeros de Humacao
ha dirigido un escrito al Gobernador Civil,
solicitando Ell indulto de Ramon Torres
Gimenez, que cumple condena en- Ia peni.
tenciaria por ell deljto de homicidio.
En- el barrio dc aArenales,n Isabella, fu6
capturado por la Policia Insular Francisco
Lopez, autor de varias heridas inferidas &
Vicente Cordero.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Ell INClDENTe PR0MovIOO
POR LOS COHvENCIONaLeS CUBANOS

En- los cfrculos polfticos de Was
hington ha causado viva impression
ell ruidosfsimo incidente promovido
por los convencionales cubanos.
Parte de la prensa aprovechase
de esta ocasi6n para sostener que
Cuba no puede tener gobierno pro
pio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
PLAZA lkESPUGhABlE

Las autoridades militares de esta
plaza han acumulado todOs los re-
cursos imaginables para la defensa
pudi6ndose asegurar que la toma de
Cape Town es completamente i'm
possible.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
GACETA DE HOY

Publica ell extracto de la circular
n1melo II de la Ley de arbitrios sobre
lfquidos alcoholics, tabacOs, etc, en-
virtud de las prescripciones de una ley
de la Asamblea Legislative, titulada
"Ley para proveer de rentas al pueblo
de Puerto Rico y para otros fines".
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
BARCELONA
PUERTO FRANCO

Sc ha adelantado en- estos dias la
idea de declarar q Cadiz puerto franco,
concession que reclama igualmente Bar
ceIona, fundandose tai pretensi6n en-
las razones que enumera en- una de sus
recientes ediciones el Diario del Co
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
The Scene Provoked by the
Members of the Cuban Conventic

Members of the Cuban Convention
The noisy affair provoked by the
members of the National Cuban
Convention, has made great Inn
preston in Washingtonian political
circles.
A part of the Press improves the
occasion to maintain that Cuba can
not have self-government.
Archduke Frederick of Austria
The Archduke Frederick, bro
ther of the Queen Regent OF Spain
has arrived at Madrid.
The Approaching Nuptials
of the Princess Of Asturias
Frederick Of Austria will remain
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Information cable
Nueya York, z De Ee6rarO
Ell GENERAL De WeTT
0ISP0KE EL AvAhCE
A CAPE TOWN

Comunican de Durham que ell ge-
neral De Welt ha ordenado 4 las CO.
Iumnas mas avanzadas de su eiGrci-
to que Sc dirijan sobre Cape Town.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

"ioO"iAo quo luc uo dquel JuSEauO.
La Audiencia de Barcelona ha condena.
do dos meSes de carcel, a las costas y q
una multa, al escritor catalanista Jose
Maria ROca, m6dico, redactor de la "Renai.
xensa," por injurias contra Ell gobernador
de L6rida
Tambien Sc ha visto ell juicio oral de la
causa instrufda contra Pellicer Monte
lin, presOs con motive de la algarada pro.
movida al salir del Tivoi e alInirante de
la escuadra francesa.
Sc les acusaba dc haber dado gritos sub.
veTsivos capitaneando algunos grupos.
La prueba practicada ha comprobado
que Sc Victore6 Cataluna francesa
OatHuha libre, no prObandose que los pro.
cesadOs dleran estOs vitores.
En- la retreta de mafana ejecutara la
Banda puertorriquena que dirje ell senior
Verar, las siguientes pleas:
1.o Pasodoble de la Zarzuela GEL Tam.
Dor de Granaderos,D Chapi % Ober-
tura de la Opera "Ramond,D Thomas
3. . Polka obligada a cornetin elias Lo.
curas," Milpager; 4.o Coro Aria de
Baritone Opera "Hernani," Verdi; g..
a petici6n JOta 'Tercos rudOs" Zarzue.
la "Gigantes y Cabezudos," Oaballero
g.. Marcia "Siempre America" PAUL
7.o estrenOl DANA "Alicia," Laza.
En- Palma de Mallorca ha leido ell autor
dramatico senor Torrendell, ante varios pc
riodistas y literatos Su nueVO drama en- ca
ITALIAN "Es encarrilats'.
La tests del drama es sociological, repre-
Senta un cacique que Sc trae encarrilado
al pueblo.
Asistieron la lectura les sefores Paou,
Coll Y Agapito Cuevas.
EI SenOr Torrendell fu6 splaudidO por su
hermoso trabajo. Sc espera que la obrA
tendra buen 6xito.
El autor ha salido para Barcelona, con Ell
fin de presentar la Obra la compailis cata-
lana que ha de estrenarla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Invincible Fortress

The military authorities of that
city have resorted to every availa-
BILE recourse for the defense, and it
it almost possible to affirm that the
taking of Cape Town is completely
impracticable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

El Juez municipal del Dorado ha parti.
cipado al Fiscal General, haber declarsdo
cessnte a don Justo Zeno del cargo de
Secretario de aquel Juzgsdo, nombrsdo
para sustituirle a don Francisco CoI6r,
Vega.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Guerra commercial

Inglaterra y los Estados Unidos GU
yos gobiernos marchan de perfect0
acuerdo en- ell terreno polftico, Sc estan
hacienda sin embargo, una guerra en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
CABLE NEWS
Gen. De Welt Plans to Advance
on Cape Town

1t is reported from Durham that
Gen. De Welt has issued orders for
the advance columns of his army to
march on Cape Town.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Linea de Benner
DE
NUEVA YORK A San JUAN DE PTO.- RICO

El hermOsO y rapidO bergantin goleta anne
ricano JOHN MAC.DERMOTT Comen.
z6 cargar en- NueYa York para este
puerto ell 80 de EnerO, saliendo ell 8 de
Febrero de 1901.
Suplicamos los comerclantes que SO
siryan hacer pedidos pOr cOrreO cable
para conseguir anticipadamente la cabids
necesaria en- oil barcO.
Sc recomiendan los embarques en- esta
Linea por la economic de fletes.
Para mas informe dirigirse sus consig-
natari0s
SOBRINOS DE EZQUIAGA,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 20 Enero 1901
El dia % de Enero iltimo fue capturalo
por fuerzas dc la Poicia Insular del pues
to de Lares, el indiyfluO Miguel Enseflat,
por baber herido grayemente Juan Ma.
lave.
Sandalio Munoz Marcial, de Guanica,
ha eevado un escrito al GobernadOr soil.
citando TN destinO.
El ayuntamiento de Aguss buenas ha
eleyado una protesta al Gobernador contra
ell prOyectO dc ley sobre CondadoS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

gan, solicitando ell indulto de su hermano
Juan Pagan de su esposo Francisco Ju.
slno, que fueron sentenciados & IL amos de
Preside.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
BOLETIN MERCANTIL DE PTO.-RICO

Entered at the Post Office at San Juan, P r.,
as second class matter July IA, 1900
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
Ell PR0XIM0 ENLACE
De LA PRIhCEsk 0E kSTURIAS

Federico de Austria permanecera
en- la Corte hasta la celebration de
lbs esponsales de la Princesa de AS
turias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

Ha llegado a Madrid el archidu-
que Federico, hernanO mayor de la
Reina Regente de Espa1a.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02
DE Uenta en- todas las FARMACIAS

A don Julian Villa, Juez municipal del
Dorado, Sc lie ha remitido copia del auto
que Ell Tribunal Supreme de Justicia ha
dictado en- las diligencias sumsrias instrui.
das pOr el delito de sbandono de destino
que le ha imputado den Justo Zeao, Sc.
cretario que fu6 de aquel Jusgado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

Address all communications whether concerning
inscriptions or advertisements to B0LETIN MER-
CANTIL DE PC CERTO RICO, "a Y 26 Fortaleza
Street, San Juan p r. Remit hy Express Money
Order, Graft Post-0fice Order or Registered Letter
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

ADVERTISING RATEs-lO cents. and upwards
per line
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-02-02

at the Court for the nuptial ceremo-
ny of the Princess Of Asturias
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02
naiy's Energetic Young King.

The character of the young king of
Italy is as yet closed book. He has
plenty of energy and even some good
share of physical strength under the
appearance of extreme feebleness. We
have seen him driving his team of Eng
lish horses down the slopes of Posilip-
po in a way no weakling could have
done. He was commanding the garri-
son of Naples at that time. Afterward
he was appointed to the charge of IL
division at Florence. He was at Flor
ence when the news of tie terrible dis
aster of Adowa reached Italy. He
deemed that all the African disasters
We're due to Signor Crispi, then minis
ter, and off he rushed to Rome to say
his say to the king. King Humbert
sternly ordered his son under arrest
for "a hours for leaving his post with
out permission, but at the same time
he dismissed the minister.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02

Not only oysters, but fruits, are some
times served i'll receptacles made from
ice. 1t is possible to get molds in
which water may be frozen in saucer
form for the oyster or clam course, and
some caterers have achieved fruit bas-
kets and even excellent limitations of
epergnes and comports. These effects
are to be noted as novelties rather than
commended. Still in the best taste IS
the oyster or clam in its shell, piled on
a mound of nicely shaved ice, packed
in its turn on a pretty plate. Fruit,
too arranged in a silver or crystal dish
is properly and effectively presented,
and the needed chilling can be accom-
plshed beforehand in the refrigerator.
Occasionally, as a course at Il supper
party, the effect of serving oysters
from a single solid block of ice set on
platter and surrounded with greenery
is attractive; but, when all is said, BIZ
zarre effects and too much straining
after novel and striking service are
never in good taste.-New York Post
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02

Unless immediate action in some way
is taken. it seems that very soon the
ability of the western rangers to main
tain the present stock of sheep, to say
nothing of any increase, will be over
taxed, says The Sheep Breeder. Com
plants of the insulliciency Of feeding
are becoming loud and frequent al
ready. The cause Of it is not very well
understood. The range is overtaXed.
The tlocks eat the grass before it has Il
chance to seed, and the roots die out
There is no escape for the early barren
ness of the range unless something is
done. 1t is not the envious cattlcmcn
who are telling this story Of the disap-
peafauce of grazing. The flock owners
are themselves complaining and admit
the disagrecable facts. If something
is not done, we shall be in the predica-
ment of the Australian pastoralists,
who are losing millions of sheep on ac-
count of the failure of the ranges every
year and have been for several years
past. a glcam of light breaks through
the dark cloud however, and along the
streak appears the fact that alfalfa is
the panacea for the approaching disas-
ter. This plant must be grown for pas
turc, and irrigation by artesian wells
must be employed to grow it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02
FOR THE
FARMER

One of the newer American forage
crops is alfalfa, writes l.. A.4Clinton in
The Rural New Yorker. AS this plant
Is receiving considerable attention from
the agricultural press, some facts CON
cerning its cultivation and habits
should be known. Farmers should not
be misled concerning the statements
regarding the value of the plant. 1t
will succeed in one place and on one
soil, while upon an adjacent farm 1t
may prove an entire failure. 1t seems
especially adapted to the arid or semi
arid regions of the west, where the soil
has great depth, but it has no place
where the hardpan or the rock comes
near to the surface.
In certain sections Of New York state
it grows almost to perfection, and
where this is found to be the case the
plants should be grown as an adjunct
to the pastures and other forage crops
of the farm. 1t grows best upon loan
or Il sandy loan soil, but if care is
taken in the preparation of the seed
bed it may be made to thrive on clay
mate spring seeding is preferable. In
the south fall seeding seems to give
better results. A prime requisite for
success is thorough preparation of the
seed bed. Should the soil upon which
1t is to be grown be clay or Il clay
loan fall plowing should be practiced
Leave narrowing until spring and then
/ NJrlnn thA soil hns hpanpnp 1N
dry prepare the seed bed as thoroughly
as it would be prepared for Il garden.
About 20 pounds of seed are Sutli-
| cicnt for an acre. If sown broadcast,
it should be lightly covered with soil,
and weeder is an implement which
will admirably serve in covering the
| seed. Many become discouraged be
cause at first the weeds grow much
| faster than the alfalfa. This is nearly
always the case during the first sea-
| son. Before the weeds go to seed they
| should be cut with the moving ma
| chine. If the growth be not too heavy,
| they Will not iniure the alfalfa if al
| lowed to fail down and act as a mulch,
| but if too rank they will smother the
| alfalfa and should be removed. Alfalfa
never shows at its best during the first
season. 1t must have time to send its
roots deeply into the soil, and when
once well established it will hold its
| own against weeds and droughts. We
do not recommend all farmers Of
| the country to go to growing alfalfa.
| Where it will grow well it has its place
on the farm, but n small area should
| be devoted to it at first, and if it is
| found to succeed the area may be in
creased. 1t should not be depended
upon as the main source of supply for
summer soiling, but it will serve ad-
mirably as an adjunct to pastures. 1t
can be cut from three to five times
during the summer and furnishes a
| large amount of material rich in pro-
tein. On farms where alfalfa has not
been given trial it should be, and
where it has failed it should be given
| another trial. Each farmer must prove
for himself the capabilities of his soil
and the plants which will prosper upon
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02

You must have certain things as a
basis-things that you cannot do with
out. They must be purchased at once
and set in place, but they are the ne
cessities which are found in every
house and which are absolutely indis-
pensable. That is the bread and but
ter part and you may eat it as quickly
as you please, but the part that can be
done by degrees is the ornamenting of
the rooms-the addition of picture, a
bit of bronze or marble, few coveted
books or an article of furniture which
does not come directly under the head
of 'merely useful" There is an eX-
citement in the very necessity of max
ing a choice when there is only stipu-
lated sum of money to invest and there
are so many ways in which you want
to spend it.-Sallie Joy White in Won
ans Home Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02
FACTS IN A FEW LINES.

Central New York is practically a
dairy country.
Bootblacks may not do business in
Boston on Sunday.
One man in California has two
square miles planted with almond
trees.
The average annual price of an
apartment with seven rooms is $500 in
Berlin, S400 in Hamburg and $3.50 in
Leipsic.
Dresden is to have in 1908 "city ex-
hibition" at which all German towns
of over $4,000 inhabitants are to be
represented.
Professor Emil Yung of Geneva has
counted the ants in five nests. Their
numbers We're 53,01S, G7,470. 1898,
93,694, 47,S2S.
There is room for $4,000 persons in
the Milan cathedral and for $4,000 in
st. PauPs, London.
The definition of "to loot is very
simple. 1t is ito carry off as plunder." D."
In other words, 1t is stealing on a
somewhat extensive scale.
Slips of tarred pasteboard are used
for shingling roofs in Japan. They are
said to be as satisfactory as wooden
shingles and are much cheaper.
According to the views of British
sea captain who was in the gulf of
Mexico during the Galveston tempest,
the disturbance was partly volcanic.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-01-02

At table Tolstoi sits between his
wife and his eldest daughter, Tatjama,
who helps him greatly with his work
He and his two eldest daughters are
confirmed vegetarians says a writer in
NJ. A. p, much to the annoyance of
the countess, who cannot be convinced
that his mode of living is healthful.
While the other members of the fami-
ly and the guests, who are never lack
ing at this midnight meal, eat the
usual food the count and his two
daughters regale themselves with soup
and various vegetables. After dinner
Tolstoi often pays visits. The sheep
skin coat helted around the middle
and reaching to the knees and the
cap, pulled down over his ears, give
him on such occasions quite the ap-
pearance of a peasant.
During the evening Tolstoi likes to
read to his friends passages from new
books or journals and to engage in
lively discussions. 1t is an attractive
trait in him that during a discussion he
pays as much attention to young stu
dent as to gray haired university pro-
feSSor. Quibbling is abhOrrent to him,
and he asks only candor and honesty.
Open as his house is to his guests, Tol-
stoi dislikes to show himself in public
places. He seldom goes to the theater
and always selects secluded seat. He
is an excellent musical critic and also
a good amateur musician. Improvised
concerts are frequently held at his
house, and, if necessary, he seats him
self at the piano and plays accompani-
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