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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05
Los HoMBREs DE PAJA 1zs

Temblaba de febre. No podia, sin
embargo, cieer que la engafiase Mario,
y que tratara de casarse por el dinero.
No, aquello no era admissible.
Record6 que Mario lie kabfa hecho
jurar que no creeria NADIA de 10 que de
81 le disesen.
Ellunes, el signor Gismondo, al dar.
le lecci6n. lie dijo:
mi pobre discipulo esta desespefa-
do. lie he hablado prop6sito de un
matrimonio cuya sola idea le da horror
y tiembla dc que llegue el rumor q OF
dos de una novia que tiene en- su pals y
a quien adora.
Gilberta quedo tr>nquila, y sin en-
barge le quedaba en- el corazon cierta
tristeza. Ella no podia pensar que
aquel matrimonio tuviese algo al e yer
con el plan de Mario para reconquistar
su fortune; pero entonees lquk terfs que
yer en- clio el senior ThallsrY tQui9ues
eran los que habfan desponjado al Mar
qu6s de Tregarsi
Tales eran sus preocupaciones aquel
sabado en- que el comisario de policia sc
present6 en Ia calle de San Gil, para de-.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05
"a EMILIO GABoR1Au

noche. pero el sabado siguiente dijo al
comenzar la comida:
Me pareee que el seiior Thaller ha
encontrado un marido para su hija,
-lY quien es1
I'm noble. Es la costumbre. Tan
pronto como un banquero ha hecho
varios millones, Sc pone en- seguida'A a
buscar un noble para 81 hija. 49,
Un s1bito presentimiento hizo pail
decor 4 Gilberta, como ST la anunciase
algo absurdo, inverosfmil. pero cierto.
Levant6se como buscar algo, pero en-
realidad para disimu.ar su emoci6n.
-lY quien es ese noble1
I'm sdarques, el Marques de Tregars.
Aquel era el nombre que esperaba
Gi,beria. circunstancia afortunada, por-
que asf pudo dominar el grito que que-
ria escaparse de So gargsnta.
Sin embargo, el nlatrimonio no
esfa a6n arreglado. No estS tan arrui-
nsdo ese MARQUES que Sc le pueda ha
Ger pasar por todc.
Uua discussion i'm 3idi6 4 Gilberta Or
mas; y terminada Ia comida Sc retro &
So enarto.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05
J Son Estos Sus Sintomas 2

Predileccion al onanismo, emisiones de dfA
D de noche derrameS al estar en- presencia de
una persona del sexo opuesto al entretener
ideas lascivas; granos, contracciones de los
musculoS tque son precursOres de la Ephep-
s1aG pensamientos y suefOS voluptuosOs; So
foeactones, tendencias dormitar dormir,
sensac1on de embrutecimiento, perdida de h
voluntad, falta de energfa imposibilidad do
concontrar las ideas, dolores en- las piernaaH
en- los mtsculos, sensacf6n de tristeza y q
desaliento inquietud, falta de memoria, fnde-
cisi0n, melancofa, cansancio despues de quail
7uier esfuerzo pequeno, manchas fotantes
ante la vista, debilidad despues del acto de
unS nerdida involuntaria; derrame al hacer
esfuerzSs en- la silla, rufdo silbido en- Loo
0ldos, tlmideS, manos pies pegajosos frios
tenor de alghn pestgrO inminente de muertO
oinfortunio, impotencta parcial 8 total, der
rame premature tardio, pe<Sida 8 disminu-
ci6n de los d9seos, decaimiento de Ia sensibi-
tidad. organos caidos y debiles. dyspepsia, ato.,
etc. Algunos de esos sintomas son adver-
tencias naturaies para un hombre que debe
recuperar sus enervadas fuerzas whales, 8
vendra a ser presa de alguna fatal enfer-
medad.
de algunO de los sintomas enctrna enume-
RADIOS, QUE OBSERVEN BIEN ESTE
AHISO, comunicandoSe con nueStra Com
pahia de medicoS especialistas quo han tent
do veinte amos de experiencia, tratando en-
fermedades de los nervios del sstema So
xual, y quienes pueden garantizar INA Gu
r1cf0n radical y permanente.
Envienos una relaci6n completa de su case
dandonOs t0do su nombre y direction, edad,
ocupaci0n, 81 es casado soltero, cuales de
los sintomas nombrados SO le han manifes-
tado ID, y 81 I'd. ha usado algun trata
miento para gonorrea, estrechez, Stills al
guna otra enfermedad venerea. Nuestra
junta de medicos diagnosticar6 enseguida
euidado7amente su case (gratiS), Informant
I'd de 10 que le cuesta un tratamiento de
30 diaS, en- el que Sc efectuara una curaci0n
radical, y sc le restablecera I'd. su compile
ia salud; y volvera I'd. ser un hombre VI
goreso 81 I'd. hos remite s. en- billetes Do
su pals, como garantia de buepa fe, le envia-
por correo registrado, tan pronto como nues.
ira junta de medic0s haya decide ell compile
to tratamiento q que I'd. debe someterse,
C0MPANIA ESPECIALISTA DEL NORTE,
is. Broadway NEW YORK, e. U.dsA.
Direction Telegr6dca 'Comesden, NeWyorkS
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05

de las celuIas del pulm6n, 0casionandO en- ellos
amplias p6rdidas de substantial que engen-
dram 10 que Sc llama cavernas. Ell enfermo entra
entonces en- un estado de languidez, sin otro
sufrimiento que una melancolia continua. Los
esputos que arroja son en- un principle blancos,
espumosos y nacarados, de dia en- dia
adqueren una coloraci6n sospechosa hasta
que, yaen ell iltimo periodo, Sc vuelven de un
color girls verdoso. Su existencia, por lltimo,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05

es una lenta agOnia y Sc le We extinguirse en-
la plentiful de su razon.
Todas las precauciones seran pocas contra un
catarro que llega prolongarse constituyendo
un comienzo de bronquitis. Is precise detener
ell NAL tempo 81 no Sc quiere que Sc convierta
en- una Affection mas grave, por 10 cual 10
mejor es dominarle desde un principle.
Mezclando una cucharadita de Alquitran de
Guyot, el cual Sc encuentra en- todas sfarmacias
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05

en- bronquitis, cuando no Sc transforma en- tisis
pulmonar los accesos Sc bacen veces tan
fteeue It's y yioentos que todo ell organismo
sc quebranta, se hace impossible ell sueno, ell
pnlso Sc vuelve febri Y la mcnor impression de
frio dnplica los sufrimientos. Demasiado 4
menudo ocurre tamb6n que Sc forman tuber-
culos los cuales Sc multipican con ell tempo
y obstrnyen los pnlmones, cuando egan
supuracidn son el foco de la desorganizaci6n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05

con cada vase de aqua bien de la bebida que
Sc use las comidas, Sc curan generalmente,
en- nuy POGO tempo, asi ell catarro mas rebelde
como Ia bronquitis mas antigua. Es mas Sc
puede llegar hasta q contener los progresses
de Ia tisis y aun curarla; pues en- este case el
alquitran Sc opone la decomposition de los
tuberculos y, q POGO que Ia naturaleza ayude,
Ia curaci6n es con frecuencia mas rapida de
10 que nadie puede prometerse.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05
PARA FAMILIAS.
nOMDnES DkBILES

Par,cc quo ell Creador ha ordenado que des-
pues de Ia saugre el fiuido vital seminal sea
la sustancia mas preciosa en- ell cuerpo del
hotl )rc, alguna perdida contranatural de
c! producira Siemple reSultadoS de5astrosos
Muchos hombres han muerto de enferme-
dadcs corrientes, tales como las del corazon,
del higado, de los rihones, enfermedades pull.
monares, etc., por haber permitido su Vita
litiad gastarse, exponiendose asf a ser facile
Sictimas de estas Intermediates, cuando al.
gunas cajas dc nuestras medicinas, tomadaa
tiempo habrian impedido eStas dehilitantes
perdidas, asi preservando su yitalidad para
includes.
Muchos bombres han llegado lenta, pero
seguramente, I'm estado'de demencia in
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-09-05
RI0-PIEDRAS.

S019IasOs de VTIlaMeiI " &"
Rio Piedras.-Oomerciantes en- 'vivG.
res, mercancfas, tabaco en- rama y elabei
ado. compra y venta de ganado vacuno.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
Toilet Hints.

A complexion brush OF firm, even
bristles is good to remove the dust
from the pores and should be used with
pure white CASTLE soap-which is heal
ing and good-and tepid water. After
the scrubbing a cream must be smeared
on, so that the skin will not show irri-
tation. If the skin is excessively oily
a few drops of alcohol may be added
to the SudS.
Three pints of water should be taken
each day Half the women don't drink
enough water. 1t is just as necessary
to take a bath inside as out
1t takes a long time to cure enlarged
OF the brush and pure hygienic soap.
BY this process the pores. which have
become enlarged by the clOgged secre-
tons, are kept free and gradually they
will contract and become normal IN
size.
Lemons should be an indispensable
article on woman's toilet table. \
little diluted lemon juice applied al
night is an excellent bleach for the
hands. and. unlike most bleaches, soft
ems the skin.
1t is agreed by the medical author
tiles that olive oil is one Of the best
tonics for the nerves. Plenty of olive
oil in salad dressings. etc. will aid dl-
eestion, while a teaspoonful taken clear
once a week is the best medicine for a
rundown system and it will also help
clear a muddy complexion.
A good hair tonic is made as fol
lows: Picnic acid. two grams; tine
ture of nux vomica, seven and one-halI
grams; tincture of red cinchona, thirty
grams: tincture of cantharides. TIVE
grams; cologne, $50 grams; sweet al
mond oil, sixty grams. Apply to thi
roots of the hair with a soft sponge
once or twice a day. This lotion is es
pecially good for very dry hair
Never pull out gray hair, for TWEEN
ty will come to its funeral. When
gray hair is pulled out the dead fiuiC
at the root is scattered among thu
healthy roots. and grayness follows.
The white of an egg, so often ad
vised, will dark blond, auburn or chest
nut hair. Borax. an even teaspoonfu
to a cup of warm water, used once {
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15

1t may not be generally known that
Germany maintains schools in foreign
countries. a fund is yearly voted by
the Reichstag for this purpose. There
is now an agitation in favor of grant
ing the schools the right to award ex-
emptiOn from the long periods of mill
tary service; in other words. TO grant
the one-year service diplomas 1t is
argued that when young men in for
eign parts, born of German parents,
can pass examinations and earn the
right to serve in the army only one
year, they Will have greater induce
mentS to retain their German citizen
ship. 1t is pointed out that boys born
abroad, deprived of this right, go into
other armies, and necessarily assume
citizenship of the state under whose
flag they stand. These facts have had
great weight with the government.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
Mildew and Other Stains.

MlldeW and iron rust are almost in
delible unless they are taken out at
once. One of most successful methods
OF removing mildew is as follows: Mix
half cup of soft soap with equal guam
titles of powdered starch and salt.
Squeeze in the juice of lemon. Spread
this mixture on the mildew spots. on
both sides; spread the spotted cloth on
the grass and let it lie in a strong sun
one day and remain until the next
morning, then turn it over and let it
bleach another day on this side. Take
the cloth up and rinse it we'll OF
course such stains can only be removed
from white goods as this stain Grad
icator would remove the color from col
Ored goods Remove iron rust stains
with salt wet to a paste with lemon
juice. 1t is said that the juice of to-
mato and salt are equally efficaciOus.
Fresh ink stains may usually be
washed out in clear water if no soap
has been used on them, and the faint
remnant of dark color left bleached out
on the grass after moistening it with
soda and boiling water. IL the stain is
obstinate soak in sour milk. then wash
and bleach it out An excellent rule
for removing the stains of shoe black
ing. ink, mildew and other obstinate
marks is as follows: Stir and strain
through a cloth one pound of washing
soda and half pound of chloride of
lime dissolved in one gallon of boiling
water. Put it into an Old jar. not into
bottle or into anything where the
light will reach it, as it takes away
some of the strength Let it stand
about an hour. stirring it once in a
while before using il. To free any
goods from sweet apple or fruit stains,
mildew or backing. soak the part
stained in this solution until it is al
most gone, and then rub it with soap
and water This mixture leaves a yell
lOwish spot in place of other stains,
and it will come out easily with good
rubbing in soap and water. The soap
prevents this strong mixture from eat
ing into the cloth. This last stain
eradicator must be used with caution.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15

daily arrival of the fragrant treasures.
One day, soon after she was left
alone. Mr. Martineau called. His os-
tensible reason was TO say that he was
going to Clarisdale the next day, and
he asked whether there was anything
he could do for her before he left.
She thought it was very kind of him
to take so much trouble. and thanked
him warmly. He stayed long time.
and she gave him tea in the drawing
room. which was almost full of those
lovely flowers. He bent to smell one
OF a bunch of tea-rosebuds. and re-
marked that they were very fine for
London. Hereupon she innocently re-
vealed the fact that she did not know
who had sent them.
But it is some one who is very
kind" she said-"some one who knows
what flowers are to LOndoners Each
morning l am always afraid It will be
the last time. l think | shall cry when
they leave off coming"
The sender would feel more than
repaid if he or she could but see how
the gift is appreciated, returned VAL
dane gravely.
You are fond of flowers, too" said
Marguerite II knew you were by the
way you noticed these when you came
in. Won't you have rosebud? l
have so many. and l don't want to be
selfish. you know"
"Will you really give me one of your
iowers?"
"Of course-an you choose"
IF l might choose. | would ask for
one of those" He pointed to a vase
FULL of marguerites.
"Those-they have no scent
They are my favorite flowers"
"Of course you may have some"
She selected three OF the pale starry
flowers. with a piece of maiden-hair.
and dexterously made up button-h hole
for him.
He took it with a very low and quiet
Thank YOU" and. having no longer
an excuse to linger. rose to take his
leave.
(To be continued)
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15

Many people have a natural gift for
arranging rooms. and may be called
artists in the art, while others have no
idea at all, and their rooms. despite
costly or really beautiful articles Of
furniture or ornament, are always
prim-everything is so very badly
placed. A table in a draWing-room
should never be in the center of the
apartment. Let it be pushed away,
and the chairs disposed in such a man
ner that it may be seen that they are
intended 10 be sat upon. Chairs placed
against wall or rammed into cor
ners is an ugly ard inappropriate ar
rangement. Have what the French
call little Establishments in the room,
if it be large enough. For instance,
near small or large tables, have two
or three chairs or chair and a lounge.
enabling those visitors, should several
call at the same time, to talk COM
fOrtably, which is impossible if a large
party have to sit in a circle and join
in a general conversation. A table
upon which ornaments and books ra-
date in a star-like shape is very ugly
Let the books and ornaments be placed
in studied carelessness, and avoid
primness in every way. 1t is rather
the rage in the present day to decorate
rooms with trifies. This is a mistake
and often really pretty ornaments are
not seen to advantage because of this
Allow sufficient margin of space be-
tween your pictures and ornaments,
so that each may be properly seen A
superabundance of Japanese fans, COM
mon knickknacks, bits of pottery
china animals. cheap frames, and gim-
cracks generally, should be avoided
though on the other hand much that
is tasteful in the way of ornament can
be had nowadays very inexpensively.
The mistake is in the crowding of too
many of them together, and having
gewgaws which are really rubbish
Do not have newspapers and maya
zines scattered all over the room. Let
the old ones be put by and the latest
be laid on table kept for that pur-
pose. Unused lamps should never be
kept in a drawing room, especially
They are out of place by daylight and
should only be brought in lighted
when necessary. Candles should al
ways be begun. and even if not in con
slant use should look as if they were.
Candles not begun have very sense
less appearance and look as if placed
for ornament, which, as q matter of
fact, they can hardly claim to be. All
clocks should be kept going. If the
clock will not do its duty send it to be
| repaired, and if it declines to go after
| judicious treatment then put it aside,
| for a silent clock is a depressing OBJ
| ject Brackets are very inexpensive.
and with little taste can be made to
look very pretty. Ovals, shields,
rounds or shamrock shaped pieces OF
wood covered with velvet or plush are
| excellent backgrounds fer china. They
are better undraped. n fine, with
books, natural flowers, 4 work basket
| pretty hangings, and a little care and
| taste expended in the general arrange
ment, the drawing-room may look
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
For StoOp Shoulders

A stOop has many causes. There Is
the student stOOp, brought on by pOr-
ing over books: the writer's stOOp.
brought about by bending over
desk, and short and weak sight
causes disposition to round shout
ders, says an exchange. Again, a
weakness OF the system often brings
about this state of things, in which
case a physician should be consulted.
Ordinary cases are benefited should
the victim sleep with only one small,
fiat pillow; walk straight, hold the
head erect and expand the chest,
keeping the eyes on a level with peo-
pies faces, and not dropped in the
dust. Women should, as a gymnastic
exercise. walk about the room with a
book balanced on the head. and read
from book that is open on bracket
on the wall slightly above the head SO
that the chin must be held we'll up to
see the lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
CHAPTER NJ.

Bernard Selwyn had persuaded the
doctor and his family to go to the sea-
side. 1t was a treat which they had
never before enjoyed. and great was
their delight at the prospect. The
doctor, to whom a holiday had hitherto
meant no more than the space of time
between Friday and Tuesday. now
procured another doctor TO do his work
for him and prepared for a couple of
months relaxation. They were very
happy Bernard they all agreed. had
behaved remarkably we'll; he had
shown such thought and consideration.
He was not at all unduly elated at his
prosperity. and had done just the right
thing in making no radical change I'M
til the will was proved and the tedious
law business completed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
TO CALIFORNIA.
Via the Midland Route.

Every Friday night, at 1926 p. m, a
through Tourist Car for San Francisco.
carrying first and second-class passen-
gers, leaves the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway Union Passenger Sta
ton, Chicago. via Omaha, Colorado
Springs and Salt Lake City with stop
over privileges at Salt Lake City,, for
all points in Colorado, Utah. Nevada
and California. The Tourist Car berth
rate from Chicago to San Francisco is
only $500, and the sleeping car berths
should be reserved a few days in ad-
vance of departure of train. Through
tickets and sleeping car accommoda-
lions can be secured from any agent in
the east, or by applying at the Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot or City
Ticket Offices in Chicago. Send for our
free illustrated California folders. Ad-
dress Geo. II. HeaffOrd. General Pas
senger Agent, Chicago, III.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15

But when the cottage at Bourne
mouth hal been taken, the trains
looked out. and the day of departure
hxed, Marguerite electrified them all
by gently refusing to go.
/ have no right to a fartbing of
Bernard's money" she said. and
should not feel happy, thank Won"
But. but. my dear" spluttered the
good doctor. that's false delicacv. Won
know-that's straining a point, You
surely may accept favors from the man
YOU are engaged to-"
Bernard and | are not engaged
she returned with quiet persistence.
then, after a short pause. nor ever
shall be" she added.
We shall see what Bernard viii saw
10 that said Mary. He is tha onlv
person that can manage you. Mar
guerite"
Marguerite smiled.
We won't discuss it" she said
steadily. Only | am rot going to
BCurnemOuth."
There was no shaking her decision
Her will was indomitable. and uncon-
sciously she influenced all. WITH
quiet tact she persuaded them all To
start without her and lived on by
herself in the dull, close London
house, looking eagerly each Gay for y
possible answer to the advertisement
which Bernard had inserted in the
West of England newspapers.
Had Valdane Martineau known of
that advertisement il would have oc-
casiOned him some uneasiness. A
rather strange thing had occurred on
the morning the day after he paid his
visit to the Stelings' house. A box
of exquisite, cut, hot-Eouse flowers had
arrived for Miss Lilbourne No mes
sage or card accompanied them, and
Marguerite was thoroughly mystifed.
Mary thought that Bernard had sent
them, but, on being written to on the
subject. he was Obliged to disclaim
any knowledge of them. Each day ar
rived a fresh selection of choice and
| delicate blossoms; they were brought
by man from a floral depot. who
knew nothing of the person who had
ordered them or anything about it
Marguerite loved flowers and. left
alone in her glory. she grew to hall the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
EGszlz|::lL :l:lll-EgDr
HONOLULU BELLIES.
a Soldier Rhapsodizes Over Their Lam
guorous Beauty.


People rave for hours over the Ian
gushing Spanish girls, but like the
native song / sing, Give Me the Homo
lulu Belle" whose graceful form,
though nearly concealed meath the
flowing gowns. can be family discerned
through the clinging folds. and whose
thoughts and passions can be read in
the shy glances from their telitaie eyes.
They are rather dark, well developed
even at an early age, with even fea-
lures and large expressive eyes, coal
black hair, intensely white teeth. and
walk leisurely, for this is a tropical
climate. One cannot help admiring
these pleasant, soft-speaking women.
The beautiful flower wreaths. worn As
hat decorations, also tend apart from
their natural attractiveness, to set of
the languishing beauty of these ma
tives. a language that contains but
Il letters in its alphabet, one word
meaning several things. tends to in
nOcence of mind and habits The
scandals and inrigues without which
the Spanish would perish. are I'M
known to the Honolulu belle. and in
her straightforward and candid glance
you can note the elevation of her mind
and purity of her thoughts. They love
madly. too. as many tales bear out.
But that | know not of"