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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-21

~ c6nos sComprando a Ia ser.
vidumhre. al portero. a Ia don
cellaf De tilo tienen mas dine.
10 que 70: ademaS me expongo
que vayan 4 Ia mama con Ia
historic. IL ntoncesi No me que.
da otro recurso; yo mismo; Ia
cScribire Y aoechare Ia oportu.
nidad de entregarla la caTta !,
con un poQuito de osadia no hay
obstaculo que no sc salve. Que
no sc salvel iQue emocion la
suya al VERNE surgir de la som
bra, al DIR a la esfinge de las IT,
nieblasi tia estatua de la noche
que sc anima y hablal va no
mas preguntas mudas. al bajar
al coche. a esa silueta negra que
Iaguarda siempre, perdida en- la
obscuridad, a ese hombre inmo-
vii. que la devora con los ojos
al entrar en- la berlina.
w
5iDe esta noche no pasa! Ella
sc ha percatado del fundamen-
to de mi espionaje. yespera mi
declaration. Mi conducta sin
gular y extraiia ha encendido
en- su pecho la hoguera. iRo-
manticismos, ST; pero ell coraZon
de la mujer no cesa nunca de
volarl La enamora 10 excep-
cional. 10 extraordinario; la alb
negacion lie rinde. Sc adivina
idolatrada en- la sombra y sc
deja llevar por la attraction ha-
cia el sitio de donde parte. lBien
mio. 20 sere tn esclavo, yo be-
sare las piedras que til pises, yo
te adorare prostrado ante Ell al
tar en- que wives colocada por la
suertel IAh, tn, mi hada, no me
cerraras las puertas de la di-I
cha!
lAhf baja! iValor! Aprovecha-
re el farol para ensenarla la car
ia! iEstoy temblandol No la ve...
i va la ha descubierto! sQuei iSe |
sorprende, vacila, por fin la to-
ma! rHe vencidoI iSeforita!. -.
v
-iEhI 1Qu4 hacei lie da al
ava la carta! Que significa eso2
iDios milo! LA miss SAGA un boil
sillito! Pero Use ha vuelto Local?
iSoy yo, el desconocido. ell ena-
morado, y el que la espera a us
ted siempre! Como? lPor quien
me toma? ICon quien me con-
fundei IQue dice2
Miss, recoja usted ese me-
mortal y de a ese joven I'm duro.
| Parece una persona decente!
IFS el pobre de todas las noches!
alfonso Perez NIeUG
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-21
FL de todas
las noChes


Hay luz en- su hsbitaci6n: esta'
IA concluyGndoSe de arreglaI
para irse al testro. ~ conside-
rar que dentro de dos horas Ia
contemplaran q sus anchas TO-
dos esoS mbeciles de frac y cor
ba blanca. incapaces dc COM
prenderla. y que yo que la lido.
latro. que sc 10 que vale, me
tengo que contentaT con verla
un momento al subir v al bajar
del coche! ELLA es buena, ella
siente mucho! Isl supiera que
yo me paso las noches aqui, en-
Ia sombra. al pie de su balloon,
adorandola de lejos. adiviuan-
dola, sc compadeceria de mi!
iAh. yo seria feliz con bien po-
col iCon poderla echar sobre
los hombros ell abrigo, recogien-
do en- cambio una sonrisa!
Han apagado la lampara; Sc
va sin duda Corro a la acera,
a verla al resplaudor del gas.
iQue hermosa y que elegante!
iQue majestad en- la figura y que
gallardia! iOh, cochero impla-
cable y cruel que te la llevas,
refrena los caballos, sujeta Ell
tronco, aguarda. no me la robes
todavfal IFS mia, Isabes7. es
mia! iNadie me la ha dado, Pc
TO me pertenece, porque ningu-
no la entiende como yO, porque
soy el tlnico que aprecia en- 10
que vale su talento. su gentle.
"a Y su virtud' Es mi hadal
GComprendes? Dejamela t1
Ogro!
La noche es la eterna, la
grande amiga de los enamora-
dos. El misterlolleva apareja-
do el interes. y la noche es mis-
teriosa, incitante. Todas las
noches, cuando baja a tomar el
coche con su ava, clava sus ojos
en- mi, Sc siente mirada desde la
sombra. iQue pensara de esta fl
gura inmovil, borrosa por la pc
numbra empotrada en- el muro,
que la espera siempre? iOh, 81!
Su penetration de mujer la ha
revelado el egnima. iPor ESQ
me contempla a hurtadillas TN
momento al pasar, y huge a re-
fugiarse en- su coche!
SQue por que no vengo de dia2
iPorque no puedo! listed, seno-
rita, es opulenta viste a la t1lti-
ma moda, vive en- su hotel pro-
pio, dispone de innlmeros cria-
dos, mientras que yo soy TN
cualquiera, I'm estudiantillo de
mala muerte, NAL trajeado y
RADIO, habitante en- una casa de
huespedes de a dos pesetas, sin
nadie a quien mandar. A la luz
del sol Sc reirla usted de mi au-
dacia, me encontraria usted cur
81 y vulgar; hundido en- las til
nieblas, sin descorrer ell velo. So
nara usted conmigo, su fantasia
me dotara de unas perfecciones
de que carezco Decididamente,
convene que eontlnuemos asl:
usted curiosa y prendada de 10
desconocido, y yo ignorado y en-
trevisto apenas liza illusion en-
cierra encantos supremos de que
carece la realidad!
III
II Esto no es vida! La incer-
tidumbre me mata; yo necesito
saber 81 me quiere. les una in
Sensatez, una locura! Entire ella
yyo media un abismo; ella sc
encueutra en- la cumbre, y yo no
he comenzado at1n a subir; aca-
SO debiera contentarme con
amarla en- silencio, pero me fall
tan va fuerzas para seguir ca
lIandO. lY Dor due no he de
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-21
Finca de cafe en- Gales

Compuesta de 20 euerdas de terre-
no y dos casas.
Sc vende muy barata. Informes:
Apartado So2- San Juan, P. R.
l5i-h hMI9Ab
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-21
Secci6n r.eIigiosa
SANTOS DE MANANA

Abril ~. viernes.-Santos Sotero y
Cayo, papas y martires.
MISAS DE MANANA.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
SCRUBBED AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW IT.
Political Study Members Wax Indignant
Over supposed Condition Of liberty.

The Society for Political Study which met yes
terday afternoon at Genealogical Hall. No. 22S
West Fifty-eighth-st. stirred with intense
emotion by the report Of one Of its members that
the government refuses to appropriate money TO
repair the Statue OF Liberty. The facts that the
figure has just had thorough scrubbing and that
4 recent appropriation has been made by the War
Department for the purpose of putting 1t in repair
were entirely overlooked by the women, who later
IN the afternoon declared themselves to be inveter-
ate newspaper readers.
1t Is just a shame that after France gave US
that fine statue should let it go to rack and
ruin" declared member. Indignantly. And others
were equally emphatic in their criticism sup
posed neglect.
The paper OF the afternoon was THE influence
OF the Modern Press" 1t was tied with pink satin
ribbons and read by Mrs. Charles Goldizier. She
told the society that the press is the result of
progress. and that its effect is to promote prog
ress that il develops the mental faculties OF the
nation, and even that Its imperfectons no
condemnation"
After the paper the society went into commit
tee of the whole. with Mrs. Willard in the chair.
enc various members described what part Of a
newspaper they prefer. Editorials appeal to Mrs.
Leroy sunderland Smith, the president, she said,
while she never looks in the advertisements for
bargains. and skips the horrors
Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake also tries to keep
her brain clear from horrors and remarked that
she wished Melville Stone had been called upon
70 give statistics prove his statement that women
keep the yellow journals alive a
At this meeting the society voted IN favor Of the
appointment OF three members to form committee
OF WOmens progress to report women's work
before the society.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
GIRLS FRIENDLY SOCIETY MEETS

Providence. R. L. Oct. 8.-Representatives from
all parts of the country. including two delegates
from Honolulu gathered in the Grace Church parish
house to-day to open the annual convention of the
Girls Friendly Society OF America. There was a
celebration Of Holy Communion in Grace Church
preceding the sessions OF the central council in the
parish house The society is an auxiliary of the
Church OF England having about five hundred
branches in this country. with total membership
OF over thirty thousand. Guests were present to-
day from China, Brazil and other parts OF the
world. Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Of PhiladelDhia the
national president, presided
Reports were submitted by the secretary and
treasurer OF the society, the former stating that
there had been increase Of more than one thou
sand in membership since last year. and that sew
reported a satisfactory financial condition.
These officers were elected: President Mrs
Thomas Roberts. Philadelphia; vice presidents
Miss May Benson. Brooklyn: Miss S. B. Hopkins
Worcester Mass; Miss E. Haddock New-York,
and Mrs. H c Bolton Washington; secretary and
tive committee, Mrs. H. c. Bolton Washington;
Miss Z. Macintosh, Boston; Mrs F. L. Morton
Cazenovta, n. Y; Miss J. 0. SChapps, Brooklyn;
Miss E. H Wisner New York
Tonight reception rendered to thee1elegates
the home Of Bishop McVickar.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
Ho1xSesUf0e.s Excbon6e.

pain and discomfort but actual sickness and dis
one Of the readers Of The Tribune has also re-
ferred a serious defect In the department OF
EewYor Cty Wien ' t5s teder said tSt te m
gyTnnastio exercises required of the girls were
duly violent am afraid that her sOlicitude for the
welfare OF her daughter perhaps slightly influenced
girls high schools have al been carefully pre-
pared and tested by eminent gymnasium teachers
ses are ssO So gad d 5 Gsh that TheS eSey %
in no way inture the health of the normal high
oepfon7 tbe I most % e1c so01 ora5 g Is 1 ~ h one tx g1
realm OF nature. Men and women who are making
the subject OF physical education for girls and
proved the course Of physical training at present
IN use in our girls high schools But when this
high school girls who were injured by the work in
note Of warning 10 parents which the modern ed
ucator ought, not 10 lsnore have said that the
schools VIII not in any way injure the normal high
school girl But not every high school girl is
normal may at any time 4 high school
girl who Is physically normal at the beginning OF
the school year may, through overwork disease
# such gri IS permitted to take the rsEuIar Sym
nasium work, II endangers not only her health
but her very hfe. And a weakened heart is not
the high school girl at any time which II pres
ent renders the regular gymnasium work full Of
ing the high school girl from this danger? I re
examinaton at the begtnnins Of each school year.
condition she is permitted TO the gymnasium
for the entire year. maintain that single physi-
cal examination Is not sufficient safeguard
that only by means OF thorough periodical exam
nations by experienced physicians can our high
school girls be protected from dangers which cause
the public uniustly criticise the entire system
or physical education for women and girls
IN conclusion. It gives me pleasure 10 thank The
NeWYorl1 Tribune for presenting these facts TO the
parents OF NeW-York City. When remember
that at the head Of the New-York City
Department OF Education man who Is so well
equipped, both by scholarship and by experience
for the high position public trust which he holds
feel certain that II this matter is brought TO his
attention DIR. Maxwell will use every endeavor
to remedy these defects either by securing a
closer supervision and co-ordiDation OF the de-
partmental teachers by the principals in the girls
high schools and by the institution OF more
thorough and more frequent physical examinations
OF the girls IN connection with the gymnasium
work or by applying such other administrative
remedies he may consider necessary or advisable
LEONHARD FELIX FULD. NJ A
Columbia University, New-York City.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
A BUSY WORKER

Miss BettIe Lipscomb. of South Carolina, reports
that she has finished and passed two cushions
which have made two invaIids more comfortable.
The covers for these cushions and others to follow
were contributed by Sunshine friends In different
sections OF the North This member Is deeply In
terested IN the welfare Of needy and unfortunate
children. and she says. like all old maids chill
dren, they require much attention" Her latest
protegs "for keeps is little black girl, AureIia,
whose mother Is in prison. Miss LipScOMb says:
This little girl. I think. De influenced that
she will grow up into good. useful woman i'm
provised a real store bought cravat for her out
OF one Of those sent by New-Jersey member for
my quilt work and she went to Sunday school
with a very proud feeling I am kept SO busy with
my Sunshine correspondence and patchwork that
I am sometimes obliged to neglect my obligations
70 the T s. s.. the source OF sunshine"
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
A PRAYER

And the strength OF the hills Is his also
Lift me- D Lord above the level plain. -
Beyond the cities where life throbs ana thrllis
And IN the cool airs let my spirit gain
The stable strength and courage Of Thy hills
They are Thy secret dwelling places Lord!
Like Thy majestic prophets. old and hOSr,
They stand assembled in divine accord,
Thy sign Of established power forevermore-
Here peace finds refuge from lgnoble wars
And faith, triumphant builds in snow and rtme,
Near the broad highways OF the greater stars,
Above the tide-line OF the seas OK time.
Lead me yet further, Lord. 20 peaks more clear,
Until the clouds like shiny meadows lie,
W here through the deeps OF silence I may hear
The thunder OF Thy les1Ons marching BY
Century Magazne.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
AT WELLS COLLEGE.

At the beginning OF the present college year
there are visible many signs OF activity. an6 Of
the progress already made under the adnlinistrs-
ton OF President Ward
The sntertng class for the year 1SO4|oS Is the
largest n the history OF the college. Also larger
number than ever before have entered the advanced
classes. A pleasant residence IN the neighborhood
OF the college has been purchased and rearranged
for the OF several Of the instructors. and work
IS rapidly progressing the other new buildings
The Helen FelrchIld Smith Hall is TO be opened
n November. and Zabrlskie Science Hall IS well
under way.
The new members on the faculty are May Lans-
field kellar. Phi D. OIeidelberg). head OF the
German department; Blanche Zehring, Phi. D.
CYale), professor Of Biblical literature; William Lee
Corbln. A. instructor in English, and Miss
Caroline abbot McCobb (Sew-England Coaserva-
tory OF Ausic), instructor IN vocal music
The Philharmonic Club gives among its hrSt
concerts Of the year q recital by David BtSpham-
IN November the Kneisel Quartet will play before
"a club
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
sARNARD,s srupENT covNcIL.

81 innovation has been introduced al Barnard
--sse n the shape OF student council that has
- - appointed By tie faculty committee OF the
---lei-t organization The council viii consist
- I-e outset OF nine members. the president, vice
D'slaent treasurer and secretary OF the under
heouaie association the Chairman og the executive
.Oll1llttee and the four class presidents The
-tlsa q this student council VIII be 10 serve
--'oi0ln q communication between faculty and
.l1Sents as well ss between the various student
- s-i-A-al lions. Il VIII represent the students IN
-. common interest and "a general win control
FcsS conduct "a college nse which Is not strictly
urTe - Many changes have been made a. Bar
n Al -5aselaatlze uncergra duate's Affairs and
-. .-egtd that this last sfIgEestfon Will prove
HAM SsL4 o.sssL4 nan ely previous changes. Ine
ss--~- No VII e1x1s--zs Tia L-xs< co<-12c-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
IT DEPENDS ON THE GIRL.

7 know girl who is always complaining about
the ''dreadfuly long lessons the '-unmeaninE
problems she IS obliged to study She is Of fraN
physique and very nervous. yet she deserves no
sympathy She is striving TO become a society
belle and attend school at the same time
Another school friend OF mine studied hard-too
hard for heaIth-and yet could not get her les
sons satisfactorily While the majority IN her
class considered the lessons were reasonable she
could not become a scholar.
I have In mind pupil who did not enjoy the hest
OF health but she gave up society and observed
hygtenic rules as we'll she knew how and al
though she did not grasp things as readily az some
yet she made success Of her school work
learn what is important and remember that with
the power or concentration you can accornpllsh
nothing. 7 have seen girls putting hours on a
lesson when they should have given less than half
that time 10 study H.
Now about that useless probleun''-thera are
many Of such examples in curriculum as far as
college professor used 10 say 20 US: You must
have this drill order TO be able to master ~
lessons It's the best brain trainer you can have "
II had a daughter who had such moor health
that she could not stand the strain OF the Ordinary
school life and the gymnasium exercises were too
severe, 1 should consult physician, and. through
as my experience goes teachers are not unreason-
able.
II no night studying were done. most pupils would
advance very slowly. There are exceptions TO this
rule, however.
Do you know that your daughter does not stps,,
in reclining postionF Does she sit with the lie 81
tlated? Does she eat wholesome food? And d0as
she get out OF door eXercise7 In short many ~ the
laws OF hygiene violated yet the reason for The
cnild's III health is said 70 be hard study.
NeW-York. A PUPIL AND A TEACHER
Cur next Prssfde.s3 ssS liz S.u-York qrsR.,.,.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26

that he has a mind % ths power OF shs demos.
ers Won't g Use tssS 6oSsr N tbe oIsss slnss
say. as doubtless you may. again. that more than
SssDOsism q the master sor tS1 brutal tSg *
the man: the faet remains. that behind these s-s-
fss T25m & 9s '9s e ~, Pivns Man. rsssng or aad
He might Hft it 70 a seat beside Himself
al ana y : 41st AZ tnls point men and 1resarsr-
There Is a wild dream IN many Intelligent minds
% What IN the face o. our great Alner.can ilers-
Tas; g ~ which @ Is as unreascting as z Is patasti
supremely upon the cOnpulsi0n OF law that
until you can count also upon a hearty conVicL0r
those whom it aIscts VIII Be- prneipay soaesrs
tLt S'eSns ~ ana Il may wisely oe renleaser-4
human probleHs-nlightiest because Il was both
legislation and most Of All with makine a vzy
into he heart OF man for the divine Law of broth
THE RACIAL QUESTION
It Is along this line II belongs 70 Us also % r--
mind you. that TO ind the solution OF those
other problems with which the Church Is called 70
We are confronted With the GTavest problem of
our American Hfe to-day and the most Increasingly
menacing. II Is idle to deny or to ignore the fact
that the people Of the Republic. North and SOUTH
congratulate the General Convention that It has ap
70 its aid the best wisdom IN the land and 60 lros
the questions which affect not only ourselves. nur
millions OF people and brought to thess shores hy
choice or consent OF their own II BY swing
70 work mischief. and II lynching has come 20 1s
defended necessary protection 70 faIlilies tnsn
surely We are face face with situation AZ once
desperate and cishOnOrtug- We may not ignore
IL: We cannot disOwn t. II is part of our social
situation. and II the Church can have nothing %
say about il then she simply disOwns her duty and
her Master.
IL would be impossible TO conclude this Iester
without recognizing a coincidence IN assam
bling the city OF Boston. when there was sitting.
elsewhere IN the city. the International Peacs
Congress The creation OF the Hague Tribunal
and the recognition II not the formal adoption. Of
international courts OF arbitration BY some OF the
foremost empires Of Europe have indicated ts rec
OEnitiOn OF altered sentiment IN regard TO IN.
arbitrament OF war, OF most profound signi1cance
Late and slowly the civilized world srrsEders Chosa
notes OF barbarisn which IL has inherited from
pagan times Late and slowly Il seems % dawn upon
the minds OF statesmen and scholars alike that t1a
argument OF brute force Is but brute's argument.
after all But all the while. from its first dawn
in the cradle OF Bethlehem. when to the shepherts
on Judean hiII5des the angels sang GLORY %
God. and peace good viii 70 men" down and On.
lowed there has the thread OF q divine p17~
pose beating down the barriers that divide nan
from man and race from race. and hastening tae
time when the fatherhOOd OF God shall mean no
lsss the brotherhOOd OF all His children
The service was closed BY singing Ts Dsun
and bestoWtng the beuedlcttOu. AID the tr7e1--A
convention Of 1904 was at an end
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
BRONX RIvER SEWER COMMISSION

The Bronx River Sewer Commission IS I'D In
arms at the hint made that millions were TO be
expended against the VIII OF the bill Tor useless
sewer along the Bronx The character OF the com
mission has been indirectly impeached. and az e
a COMPOSED OF men Of high class financial resDOus
buty and business acuIue, the attacks ara WtthouE
justification Mr. Andrus. the Mayor OF XO1ksFss
Is a man OF the highest standing and sCrlccssr In
relrfrv: Mayor Brush OF Mount Vernon is q nan
OF substance great business ability and absolutely
above reproach: John J. Brown. OF White Plains.
Is a man OF wealth and good standing THIS con-
Ynfgsfon has exactly s. SO expeud. more. no
less and the opportunities FOR plUadsr would sem
70 be limited
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
BROKERAGE FIRM IN TROUBLE
T. C. Cotton & Co. Unable to Increase It's
Margins.

The stock brokerage firm OF =. C. Colton & ca.
which has It's main ofics IN Boston. with branch
here and membership on the COnsoIeae-o E1-
change. was unable for reason % Increase its
margins on some transactions with Ot1er Esn1oe-s
OF the Consolidated Exchanz. yesterday afrsrnoor-
and line OF stock which had boen hsd al col
lateral for loans was traded IN under the rulsL-
The rules OF the Consolidated Exchange provide
that member has tWenty-four hours 70 ma<s good
his obligations before he is under s1spsnston-
The local oflcs OF ths concern n az No q Wall
1t young man who was Ia charge thsre De-
ciusd 70 make any statement about the nr1-'z
Affairs referring all inquirers % the Boston once
E c. Cotton. the exchange member. Is g 6Os-c1
man and the Arm IL not well known On tho
Consolidated Exchange, its business being trans
acted through a resident member 1t was learned
that the concern has large number OF branch
ofices il NeW-Engl1ad cities and IN St Joha
n B.
Boston, Oct Sit announced this sfeernooz
that no statement OF the financial CONDITION OF F. C
Cotton & Co. would be given Out Until later data
The failure il is said. although II may tnvolvs a
considerable number OF anal investors. ts not a
heavy one.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26

The quantity os material required for the medium
size Is four yards p inches wide. two yards -
inches wide or and seVen-eshIhs yaFus a.
-. ,de win one vard q or q or three-quarte-s
yard a inches wide for vest
The pattern. No. 4S5S, is cut in sizes for g. 81.
as Is and 40 inch bust measure
The pattern VIII be sent 70 any ADDRESS on receipt
- hi CENTS Please give number and bust measure
Sisrinctly Address Pattern Department seW-fork
tribune. II IL q hurry for pattern Ss4e an extra
svSo-cent stamp ana We VIII ZIA4 1L AStssS postage
II sss-o9 a1Ee-ox&-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
FOR CHRISTMAS WORK

Mrs. Jane Lyle. Farmdale. Fla. writes that she
would Ike some bright coIored silk pieces and a
few ribbons to make needlebooks. small pincush-
ions and pence purses for Christmas sunshine
Mrs. Lyle still furnishes monthly reading packages
for the lighthouse men. After they are read and
enjoyed there Mrs: Llpton the keepers wife,
passes them TO the fishermen. Even those who
long distances for the surf bathing share in
this TRAVELLING sunshine. Her crippled husband
gets the chief enjoyment Of his life from the read
Ing matter received. and Mrs. Annie Wears is also
another grateful recipient. Mrs Lyle senos thanks
10 Mrs. FarnsWorth of Rhode Island; John Krell,
Of Connecticut; Mrs. Halsey, Of New-Jersey, and
contributions
New-York tribune., 1904-10-26
TAILOR GOWNS REDUCED.

Women who have not yet ordered their new
tailored suits should visit the establishment of
O. Haas Brothers. ladies' tailors and dressmak-
ers. No. 345 FIfth-ave., opposite the Waldorf
Astoria. Until election this firm will take orders
for tailored gowns made in the latest fashion
and richly lined for $50, the regular price being
$50. They also offer imported costumes at half
their former price