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Leaves Used For Paper.

Leaves of trees were used for writing purposes very early by the Egyptians and probably by the Greeks. The Hin doos continued the use of this material until within few centuries. Even at the present time books of leaves are not uncommon in the south of India and the island of Ceylon. The leaves of some Asiatic trees, from their size and smoothness. are admirably adapted for books. If we may judge from the name ''leaf" being still applied to the paper of books, we should imagine these leaves to have been formerly the prin. cipal material in use
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ANTISEPTICS.
They Do Not Destroy, It Is Said, hut
 Only Arrest Germ Life.

AhSy DO TsOt DCStTOyy At IN Out
 Only Arrest Germ Life.
 The Edinburgh Scotsman begs leave to correct the erroneous belief that im- plies that antiseptics can prevent de- cay. Decay may be arrested without killing the microbe which would pro- duce it. A few drops of solution of carbolic acid added to flour paste will keep it sweet for a certain time, not because the germs in the paste are de- stroyed, but because these germs are hindered for the time being in their growth and multiplication and because the paste is rendered temporarily an unsuitable soil for the growth of what ever microbes may fall from the air in- to 1t.
 When the effect of the acid has worn off and disappeared, we see the paste going to the bad as rapidly as if it had not been treated antiseptically at all. Mods will grow in it, and 1t will decay In the fashion familiar to everybody.
 It is in this way cold may act as an antiseptic when it is used to preserve meat and fish. There is no destruction, but only arrest of germ life. If we wish to kill microbes therefore, we not only have to use dsinfectant but we must employ 1t in proper proportions and see that 1t thoroughly attacks the germs we wish to destroy. It is for this req son that all attempts to kill germs which the air may contain are worse than useless. We cannot "disinfect" the air If we could do so, we should re- quire to saturate the air with our germ icide to such an extent that to breathe 1t would kill us.
 We get an excellent example of this fallacy of "disinfecting air" when we reflect that in using burning sulphur to purify room after fever case we have to use it in such way and in such proportion that it is impossible for any person to remain in the room at all.
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WHAT IS TEMPERAMENT
To Wonder This Child's Brain Is All
 In . Muddle.

Tn c Muuules
 The half dozen blocks about Dupont circle include the homes of as many scientists of national reputation. These gentlemen of course know each other and meet frequently. Not long ago one of their neighbors began to wonder whether such intimate intercourse among scientists was good thing, his cogitation having had its rise in the following incident:
 His little daughter has just reached the age when she asks 200 questions day. About month ago her father spoke of some author IS lacking the proper temperament" for writing on history. That word temperament" apparently took root in the youngsters mind. What was temperament? She asked that question twice an hour for En entire week.
 Finally her father gave her note to Professor = and sent her off to find out. That scientist answered the que ry as follows: Temperament is an in. dividual tendency to the rise of cer- tain mental state." Father and daugh- ter wrestled with that little while and then applied to second member of the scientific group for help. No. 2 called temperament "an ensemble of physical and mental traits arising from fundamental constitutional differences In individuals" This put the little girls father completely at sea. So No. 3 was tried. His judgment was that temperament is the psychic resultant of the whole organic life of the indi- vidual." By this time hope was aban- doned. But when No. volunteered to make it clear the family spirits re. vived. Temperament is general dis position of the mind," he wrote, "the distinctions of which depend on the dominance of one or the other of the physiological systems"
 And now the family dictionary is worn nout.-Washington Star.
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,n..uc..y , n. ..ower.

A man Is worth 10 Il. ..nseif just what he is capable of enjoying. This mea ns the utmost enlargement; or h.s capacity. He is worth to the world ji.si what he is capable of imparting. and this means the utmost development of every pow. CT. These two. capacity and power, form the truest standard. the most ac. cui'ate measure, of every man.-CaR field, "The College Student"
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Taking It COOlIy.

The ship of an admiral who was the Duke of Wellington's near connection was wrecked. He was placed in com mand of a second ship, which was also lost. and he himself was drowned. Lord Charles communicated the disaster to his father, who merely exclaimed, with Spartan coldness and brevity, "That's the second ship he has lost"
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Hon. T. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman from Kentucky, writes from the Ma tional Hotel, Washington, D. O., as follows:
 "At the solicitation of a friend [ used your Peruns and can cheerfuIly recommend your remedy to anyone suffering with catarrh or who needs a good tonic" "--T. Y. FITZPATRICK,
 A Good Tonic.
 Pe-ru-na is a natural and efficient nerve tonic. It strengthens and re- stores the activity of every nerve in the body.
 Through the use of Pe-ru-na the weakened or overworked nerves resume their natural strength and the blood- vessels begin at once to regulate the flow of blood according to natures laws. Compositions immediately dis appear.
 Catarrh Cured.
 All phases of cattarrh, acute or chronic, are promptly and permanent ly cured. It is through its operation upon the nervous system that Pe-ru-na has attained such worldwide reputa- tion as a sure and reliable remedy for all phases of catarrh wherever located. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case and he will be pleased.to give you his valuable advice free.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
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To say silly things is about as bad as 10 Go them.-Punxsntaw Spirit
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
IobOT Experiments
0f Johannesburg.

The johannesburg correspondent of
the London "Times" is authority for
the statement that white men are able
to work in the South African mines
under conditions which were thought to
be impossible. The experiment of en-
ploying over 900 former soldiers in
the mines has been a revelation to en-
ployers, who are seriously thinking Of
substituting white labor for Kaffir in sew
eral departments of the work. On one
reef 25o whites are doing nearly as much
work as was formerly done by 1000
Kaffirs, and if it is more expensive in
one way, that is balanced by the
economies possible through the whites
superior intelligence and the improv-
ing character of their labor. They re-
ceive SI.25 per day, besides food and
lodging, while the Kaffirs receive only
1915 per>n0nth on the same basis.
Not less surprising is the whites
ability to overcome the climatic cond1-
tons, These, in fact, were largely
imagined. The war proved that the
British soldiers could march, dig tren-
ches and do any other necessary work
or endure hardship with SUCCESS which
shattered the current fallacy about black
labor being indispensable, Before the
war the industrial fabric of South Afri-
can society was reared upon the basic
notion that the Kaffirs must do the
rough work and the whites do little
more than supervise it. That notion
has been largely swept away, with results
of far-reaching industrial and politica
importance.
Undoubtedly the Kahirs will still be
employed for certain kinds CT work
but is not necessary that they Should
monopolize any one of them, and the
fact that experiments are proving the
economic independence of the dominan
race is freeing the latter from wha
might be called superstitions about the
labor problem. Hitherto the necessity
OF the Kaffirs for the lower grades O.
employment, combined with their vas
superiority in numbers, has created {
dread of the future which is being nov
dispelled.
The increased demand for white 1abo
in the mines will, in fact, tend imme-
diately to encourage the immigration
Iof British farmers. 1t will succeed
where appeals to patriotism, to over
come the Boer superiority in numbers
would fail; for, as gold mining will b.
the chief industry for some time, agri-
culture and manufactures are expected
to increase accordingly as sources o
supply for the mining interests.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
|l]ke|nl The glDi|D|.
Some Of The Changes Made Or
Contemplated By Superinten-
dent Woods. Folly Of Doing
Such Work Without Architec :
tural Supervision.

If the report should go out that some
|of the stately framework of George
Vashington's old residence at Mt. Yer
non was being taken down to make
room for fashy decorations, done in
blue paint, the country would raise an
emphatic protest. 1t is seemingly in
different to the only less reckless pro-
ceedings now under way in the Capitol
itself the noblest building in America.
Through politics it has come to pass
that man is in charge of the architec-
tuTal work who is not an architect, has
never had even the training of a
draughtsman, and has no affiliations
with artist or architects. He has al
ready spent 81 100000 in purely archi-
tectural work, and the regrettable as
pect of his activities is that he is so
supremely unaware of his own limita-
tions. The story of how this extraor-
dinary situation came to pass should be
familiar, Il
Many years ago Edward Clark, long
the architect of the Capitol, took four
teen-y ears-old boy, named Elliott
Woods. into his Office to rim errands.
He has been there ever since, becoming
a clerk and eventually office manager,
but never an architect. Mr.. Woods
proved popular, as his acquaintance in
creased and developed no little skill in
finding out what Congressman wanted
done and in meeting their wishes. On
account Of Mr. Clark feeble health for
many years, most Of the practical man
agemert Of the building fell to Woods,
and when the time came to choose a
successor 10 Mr.. Clark. Woods was a
The American Architects
Association naturally protested against
turning one Of the noblest buildings in
The world over 10 a young man without
professional training This protest re-
suited in compromise. President
declared that he would be /
willing ID make him superintendent Of
The building Mr. Roosevelts Under
sanding was that when any radical
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
lTlly GHdegl Controversy
American Anti Saloon Leagues
Attitudeon Sale of Liquor
to Soldiers.

Edwin Dinwiddie, President Of the
American Anti-Saloon League, has is
sued the following statement with refer.
ence to the attitude of the League on
the army canteen 81
If such reports as are published from
Gen. Funston are correct, two things
Iare apparent. First, that the canteen
or beerselling army saloon, which has
50 debauched men in service that these
conditions of drunkenness and disorder
exist not by reason of the abolition, but
because of its presence during twelve
years, has had demoralizing effects on
officers and men; second, when gene
rails and commanding officers are ready
10 state that they cannot maintain dis
elpline without a beer saloon it is GER
tair proof Of incom pesency,
We demand fair trial of the post
exchange system with the canteen eli
nie a ed, Congress appropriated $5oo,-
900 to improve the mems condition, and
flddsd FIVE cents daily to their rations,
a laudable change in the Government
policy People will never consent to
return Of the canteen without trial Of
tbs substitute. There is q serious TEN.
9sgance problem in the army. We ad-
vocate the estoppage of official saloons:
a rogisien for the recreation and socia-
lsility among the men, and disciplinary
orders againss drinking.
We advocate tie present law on the
bread principle thai the Government
snould neither be ID the saloon business
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
SllpPl Il[ EQd DdILll
Gems. Corbin and Young and John
WGates Victims of the Watch
Kept by English Police on
Automobiles.

Gen. Corbin, Gen. Young, and John
w. Gates have had an unpleasant ex-
perience Of the rigor of English motor
ing laws. Both on Saturday, ard Sun
day, they we're driving car in London
which was stopped by the police, who
summonsed the Americans for exceeding
twelve miles an hour. The car in each
instance was fast, new vehicle, just pur-
chased by Sir Thomas Upton, who had
lent it to Mr.. Gates to show the gener-
ais around the country. On Saturday
he party was driving through Windsor,
when a policeman arrested the chauf-
feur, and took the names and addresses
|of Mr.. Gates and Gen. Young, who
were the occupants of the car, and yes
terday the same party, with Gen. Cor
bin, was nearing Brighton, when po-
liceman stepped out of a hedge and
stopped the car. When the summonses
are called up no defense will be made
for, as one of the Americans said, "the
police have got you at their mercy
You may be morally sure that you were
not driving at over the speed limit, but
that is ineffective against the police
with their stop-watches"
| Sir Tomas Upton told representa-
tive of the Associated Press that as he
was not present he could not say any,
thing regarding the merits of the case
| He was rather amused at the American
Generals so quickly joining the category
of overswift automobiles, who had
fallen foul of the police, and among
whom are many distinguished persons
Including Premier Balfour.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
hlyuIiD|l K0|; ;S|ipS.
British Government Protecting
Vessels Undergoing Repairs.

Steps have been taken by the British
Government to insure war-vessels while
undergoing repairs at private yards,
This has brought to underwriters at
Lloyd's London and the marine compa-
nies several large risks. The most
recent case is that of the battleship
Hove. which is to be reftted at Messrs.
Palners yard on the Tyne. It is expec-
ted that the work will occupy a year,
and the vessel has been insured for
So 65o 900. The New Cunard liner
Carpathia, which is being built on the
Tyne, is nearing completion. The in
surances upon her, while under con-
struction, amount to nearly ST 500, COO,
and she has been covered until her
delivery in Liverpool. While these risks
are very heavy. and would entail tre-
mendous loss should the policies become
claims, the hazard is not sufficient to
carry a very large rate.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
Current News Notes,
Local And Personal.

Chief of Police Techter received a
telegram this morning from Capt. Be
rrios, in charge of the police at Huma-
Gao, stating that there was political
row at Las Piedras this morning during
which Joaquin Pujal, a Republican
Judge of election was shot to death.
The telegram also stated that feeling
was very bitter, and that there is great
danger of further difficulties occurring.
Governor Hunt was informed of the
news at once and he Immediately order
ed re-inforcements to go to Humacao.
Lieut.. Meyer who was at Humacao
and was about to return to San Juan has
been ordered to go back to that place. AT
headquarters this morning. it was said
that unless the police take vigorous
measures there is possibility that fur
ther trouble will ensue.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
glD0 Objects To TTeI|y
Talk Of Sending Delegate to Wash
ington to Ask Revision.

In the House Representative OF
Cuba, Sefior Ziques criticized the ac-
ton of the House in delaying to
adopt legislative measures which
were supported by President Palma
and declared that both branches
of congress and the secretaries had
proved unfitness to hold office. The
speaker said he represented a group
sworn never to accept the Platt amend
inent, and he dilated at length upon the
imposition of such an appendix to the
Cuban contribution.
Replying to Sef1or Ziques, Represen-
+tative Betancourt said he believed that
revision of the amendment could be
brought about in the course Of time by
means of mutual understand;c. bet
ween the United States and Cuba, but
never by force. He said that agitatine
the question now would not bring the
desired result.
1t is understood that Secretary OF
State Maldo, while in Washington re-
Gently, obtained an outline of the treaty
which the United States desires to ma
ke with Cuba, and it is said this matter
has been subject of heated discussion
lat cabinet meetings.
As far rs its commercial features are
concerned the treaty is believed to be
satisfactory, but the part relating to the
carrying out of the provisions of the
Platt amendment is Objectionable.
There is some talk of sending
ESefior Za1do back to Washington to ask
that certain provisions of the treaty be
modified.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
The Cool Strike
Majority Of Arbitrators Agree.
Conference Successful.
Special Cablegram to BoIetin Mercantil

New York, Octuber 2Ist.- This
mornings papers state that the majo-
rity of the arbitrators who have beer
celebrating conferences in this city
have agreed to a final basis of settling
the coal question.
The report which will be made is
not unanimous one. Thursday has
been fixed as the day on which the
miners are to go to work. The Herald
says that President Mitchell has accept
ed the full terms of the agreement.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
G(BIO BelIel Agdl
General Matos In Front Of Caracas
Government Situation Serious.
Special Cablegram to BoIetin Mercantil.

New York, October 2Ist.-Advices
from La Guayra received in Washing
ton state that the rebels have been vic
torious in all the fights which have
taken place in the vicinity of Caracas.
Castro has been hurryipg men to the
front, but he has been unable to check
the rebels, Matos with his entire for
ces are close to Caracas 1t is generally
believed that Castro will flee before
many days have passed,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21

Seven employees of, the Luz Elec-
trica went on strike yesterday, and tried
to prevent several other employees of
the place from continuing their work.
In the Cathedral Court this morning,
the troubles were aired and the accus-
ed men we're discharged after notice to
keep off the streets and to discontinue
interference with the employees of the
factory.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
|n The SD0|isl Sell|e
The Marquis Of Campo Grande
And The Cuban Debt.
Public Discussion.
Special Cablegram to 3oletin Mercantil.

New York, Octuber 2Ist.-A Cable
gram from Madrid declares that at the
session of the Cortes held last night in
that city, the Marquis of Campo Gran
de in most forcible speech requested
a review by the Minister of Finance Of
the Cuban debt. A discussion resulted
during which it was maintained that
diplomatic relations should he had with
Cuba at once relative to the payment
Of the debt.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21

The reception at the Palace last n light
was attended BY a large ntsnber Of well
known citizens Of the island. Governor
Hunt and Mrs Hunt assisted b Mrs
Elliott receiv q the guests. The In-
sular Police Band pl layed several popu
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21

changes we're to be made, Woods, as
superintendent, would call in an archi-
tect or otherwise secure suitable assis-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-21
Strike |l F|Q|lCe
Dock Laborers Riot.
General Movement.
Special Cablegram to Boletin Mercantil.

New York, October 2Ist.-Advices
from Paris declare that the dock labor
ers at Brest and Quinper have gone
on strike. The strike will extend to all
French ports. Worktren in other bran
ches have declared sympathy strike,
Serious disturbances requiring military
intervention have taken place at Brest,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-11-06
Duties of the "pet, Sheen.

Out at the abattolr the "pets" among
the sheep may be distinguished by
their superior height and shapeltness
and by the intelligence of their expires.
sion. The pets are murderers In the
other pens sheep come and go by thou
sands to the slaughter, but the pets re-
main. They are trained to lead their
fellows to death, and they do this work
well, for they have by reason of their
strength, intelligence and beauty u
great influence. When the butchers Of
the abattoir wish to slaughter flock
of sheep word is passed to the pets,
and they indifferently, calmly, saunter
in among the flock, gain their conf
dence and esteem and then take their
places at their head and lead them
to the slaughter house. - Philadelphia
Record
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-11-06
Aroused His Curiostty.

The agitated young man began:
''Ar. Brockman, you may have no.
ticed that have been frequent caller
at your house for the last year or
more"
Yes" replied the busy merchant, II
have seen you there now and then,
remember"
you will not be surprised therefore
when l tell you that l want to marry
your daughter"
But
'Let me anticipate any objections you
might have, Mr.. Brockman. l am Of
good family, am not dissipated, have
good business and am abundantly
able to support wife. All I ask is''-
But, young man
II can bring testimonials to prove all
I say. I have never wanted any other
girl, and
But
"And never shall want any other
girl. From the first 1t has been q case
off,
Look here, young man, let me get
In q word. Which one of my four
daughters is it you want?-Chicago
Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-11-06
Pennsylvania Railroads Winter Excursion
Route Book.

In pursuance of it's annual custom,
the passenger Department ofthe Penn
sylvania Railroad Company has just
issued an attractive and comprehensive
book descriptive of the leading Winter
resorts of the Easn and south, and giving
the rates and various routes and com
binations of routes of travel. Like all
the publications of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, this winter Excur
sion Book" is model of typographical
and clerical work. 1t is bound in a
handsome and artistic cover in colors,
and contains much valuable information
for Winter tourists and travellers in
general. 1t can be had free of charge
at the principal ticket offices of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, or
will be sent postpaid upon application
to Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. 2589 SILT.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-11-06
A Miracle In China.

Actors In China are very well paid,
but are much despised. No actor or
son OF an actor, says the Chicago News,
can compete at the public eXamina-
tions for the literary degree which is
the doorway to public office, and con
sequently the actors profession, when
once adopted, is vital TO those who fol-
low 1t.
An English doctor was called to at
tend young actor whose leg was In a
bad condition from careless treatment.
The foot had been amputated as q re-
built of compound fracture caused by
fall on the stage. Filth and neglect
had done the rest, and there was very
little chance of the mans recovery.
Still the doctor felt justified in taking
that chance and therefore amputated
the mans leg. To the surprise of the
doctor, the leg healed by first inten-
tion. and in q few weeks the actor
was ready to resume work. The doctor
fitted him with an artificial leg, and
his good fortune began.
He at once undertook a part where
his leg was knocked off, to the horror
of the audience. After the apparent
accident he was carried off the stage
and presently reappeared, walking as
well as before.
The Chinese are unfamiliar with ar
tificial legs, and each time the dramat-
ic incident occurred they regarded 1t
as miracle.