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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
FENENINAS
MODAS DE PARIS

La paSada estaciOn La Sido
tragica. Paris. el Coraz6n de
krancia. y un POGO tambien del
mundO entero Sc ha Tesentido
del choque dc tantas preOCupa-
clones V emoCiOnes como han
agitado a algunos pueblos.
La crisis americana nos ha
privado de mo de los mas bri-
llantes elementOs de la munda-
ma Y exquisite vida, Teteniendo
del otro lado del Atlantico gran
numero de bonitaS multimillo -
naTiaS.
La tremenda tragedia de Lis
boa ha despertado en- nOsOtros
con tan horroTOso crimen. gene
raj compassion hacia la intere
sante. buena Y desgraciada rel
ma Amelia. Este lutO ha cerra-
do muchos salones.
La guerra de Marruecos tiene
a todos en- suspense. V a muchos
en- affection 90. Asi que tanta
Cosa desagradable fOrma un ba-
lance un 81 is no es es SOM
brio. Co.,. Y la rue de la Paix"
refiela todO esto; hallase iris
tOna.
Pero iquG remediol; es preci-
SO TehaCeTse. despues dc todo,
& buen humoT viene a ser una
pTueba dc valor mora. Eche-
mos un velo sObre aquellOs in
iortuniOs y-.-que la vida V la
elegancia COntinuen. Esta t1lti-
ma. con el uso va muy arraiga-
do dc la talda coTta. diFiase que
adquiere CiertO aire "neglige" ;;
perO IS en- Tealidad, una nota
encantadoTa. que Ste ha aduena-
do de salOnes. eXpOSicIOnes, tesI
V demas paTales donde era casOI
de TigOr la engOIrOsa cola. En-
CambIo. hay adOTnOs Y sombre-
ros encargados de dar fe de.
iujo. La "aigrete' por ejemplo,
81 es como debe ser, cuesta un|
dineral; 10 mismo digo de las
piumaS; asi es que un sOmbreroI
conStituye una Joya mas. En-
el terreEo u t despilfarro, "a
quien puede sOrprender yer an
Gainsborough. o IN "cloche' de
veinte o mas luises, sirviendoI
de cOmplemento a un traje del
Enismo precio. o menos costoso
81 consta unicamente de falda
lisa. amplia y corta. con largo
gaban de los lIamados america
nos que ahora tanto sc estila.
traje que es el verdadero "trot-
aeur2
SPeTo que impoTta este, ST Os-
tentan ustedes PreciosO Som
bTero (asi EN- maydsculas, gran
des como el sombrero mismo),
'reDard" doble 8 triple, Y otros
AuJos por el estilo2 Magnificent
cias que abren las puertas de
dos salones de las amigas, supo-
niendo que estas conserven la
agradable costumbre de reunir-
sc q las cinco de La tarde; salts
faccion que muchas han estro-
peado con esas singulares COM
binaciones de primer y cuarto
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
Los vi2ipS de una aguia

A una sefiorita de Yvertyton (Es-
tado de ConnecticuD lie acaban de
extraer del dido derecho una aqria
rota, que desde su niflez la habfa es-
tado molestando.
Ell accidente Sc habia producido en-
la forma que sigue: Corriendo un dfa
sin zapatos, Sc clavo en- Ell pie izquier-
do y al tratar de extraersela Sc lie
rompi6 la punta, quedando el resto
dentro del pie.
Muy pronto Sc le declare reumatis-
mo articular, que lie subio la rodi-
la luego paso una cadera Por
TN tuvieron que operarla de apendi--
citiS.
No terminaron con estos sus males:
durante varios amos sintio fuertes do
lores en- ell pecho y un hombro los
cuales Sc corrieron al cuello termi-
naron EN- violentas conmociones Cel
dido derecho.
Ning1n mGdico acertaba curarla
hasta que ahora I'm famoso doctor
valiendose de I'm poderoso electro
imam extrajo del dido de la enferma
el pedacito de acero.
Era el tragmento de aguia, que no
llagaba una pulgada de largo y
habia realizado tan estupendo viaie
en- ell cuerpo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
N1mero 13o

mento accesorio, de fondo amarillo.
que corrige y modifca Ell pigmento
negro.
Como Ell negro es caracter & color
dominante sobre ell azul Ell girls. del
mismo modo que ell girls domina al
azul, va sabemos, por Ell color de los
oJos de los padres, Ell color futuro de
los oJos en- sus descendientes. 81 pa-
DIRE y madre tienen los oios azules.
azules seran los de los hiios.
ST uno de los padres tiene los oios
negros, negros seran, salvo ell case de
que en- los abuelos predominen los
azules, porque entonces Sc diviran
en- negros y azules pero siempre pre-
ponderando el negro.
Con no permitir que los padres sc
casen sino escogiendo Ell tipo, como
en- una parada de sementaIes, va 4 ser
muy sencillo lograr productos rehna-
dos de rubias con ojos negros mo-
renas con ojos azules....
Y cuando la vida de alg1n mentis 4
la clencia, cuando en- una familia de
oJos azrles salga I'm retof1o de ojos
negros, volvere mos gustosos al juicio
de Dios y al odio de los hcmbres,
que La ciencia no nos convence mas
que cuando va de acuerdo con nues-
tros amores 6 con nuestras espe-
ranZaS...
MANUEL LINARES RIVAS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
Iizando con Ia de hechura tuni-

lizando con la de hechura t1ni-
ca a;que el talle "vago' empieza
a perder TN POGO de su exclusi-
vismo, y quedara para los yes
tidos de muselina, de CASA mi.
nom y toda tela asf vaporosa, a
la que convene la linea larga y
POGO marcado; que sc ven mu
chos TALES completamente cefli-
dos, pero como Ell estilo Impe-
rio agrada, seguimos consagran-
dole chaquetas, casacas y abri-
gos amplios.
Paedo decir tamhien que e]
traje medic sastre" que es, por
excelencia, Ell traje del dia cons
Ia de una falda, que asimismo
ostenta Corselete, cenida de ca
deras Y con bastante vuelo al
terminar; chaqueta de "ta affetas"
talle cOrto; mangas sin boca-
mangas.
Y con la noticia de que aso-
ma, pTetendiendo ser sombrero
de Ultima, uno escasamente
seductor, de pequenos bordes,
el izquierdo caido, alta la copa
y a TN lado una "iantasia". SOM
brero medic tiroles, medic Ma
dame Sans Gene, termino es-
tas nOtiCias.
Y haSta Otras.
HELENE DE FLAGNE.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
Il color del anOr.,,,

Han pasado va los buenos tiempos,
aquellos tiempos en- que la vida Sc
tornado, por cantidades iguales, de
passion y credulidad. Ahora, ALI
donde no alcanza la indiferencia, llega
y pasa la demostracion cientifica, para
IL destruyendo las santas consola
doras ilusiones.
Antes era la prepotente voluntad
divlna reguladora del fantastico ca
minar de los astros. Ella, con Ia
fecunda Naturaleza, da ba color las
flores, voZ los aires y movimiento q
10 inanimado.... Hoy, los astros Sc
rjgen por leyes inmutab'es, d6ciles
d la evocacion de las mate maticas
que los han descubierto y profanado,
vienen y van por la celeste esfera
con la calculada y teatral ma jestad de
una esplendida decoration: Ell movi-
miento de 10 que en- 81 mismo es
inmovil, Sc ha hecho esclavo de la
industrial: la voz y Ell sonido, que por
inndmeros siglos fueron tribute Y
feudo del aire, Sc dejan aprisionar
en- fragiles carceles de celuloile, V
las pintadas flores Sc colorean mer
ced del capricho insaciable de los
hombres.
Pero a1n quedaba una esperanza
immortal, un refugio postrero de la
Ultima y ferviente crndulidad. Ell
hombre, amo y seflor de 10 creado
podia ir conquistando la Cresci6n en- :
terra y sujetar su dominic la enor-
me pluralidad de seres de cosas. de
cualidades y de fuerzas que pueblan
ell mundo y que eran seflores nuestros,
unlcamente, por desconocerlos nos
otrOS.
Todo es compensate que poda-
mos llegar cubrirlo, por el
hecho solo de descubrirlo, Sc COM
prende que lleguemos utilizarlo en-
nuestro provecho. Es intellectual :
mente veroslmil que Sc logren ia bri-
car-en Ell sentido mas comercial
mas vii de la pala bra-los objetos, y
aun los misnos seres animales. con
la forma tamafio y color energfa
que q nueStras necesidades pudiera
convenir, pero Ell hombre no podria
llegar nunca fabricar otro hom bre,
que de antemano respondiese, en- su
encarnacion f{sica. los deseos pre-,
vios de 81 progenitor.
Para cambiar la constitution car
nal de la especie humana, no Sc crefa
en- mas poder que en- Ell del tempo.
ayudado por el china y las costum
bres. Els decir, Sc creia en- la raza.
rero no en- Ell individuo. Los biz
nietos dc I'M blanco podian ser ne
gros: los hijos, no. Y dentro de la
misma raza, en- la union de blanco y
blanca, atin Sc pedfa y Sc pide adm al
inconstante amor, que REPRODUCED en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
EI ideal de A|onIaniia


Seg1n Ell informe anual de la
Liga Naval alemana, aparecido,
el numero de miembros de esa
sociedad que era de 900. TOO en-
1906, Sc ha elevado d 1913. 900
1907. Los directories de la Liga
continuan desarrollando los CO.
nocimientos de asuntos navales, !,
por medic de conferencias en-
todas las aldeas del imperio, de
exhibiciones cinematografcas,
de exposiCiones navales organi-
zadas en- Is aldeas, y organizan-
do excursiones, gracias a las
cuales los niflos de las mas re-
motas aldeas son llevados 4 los
puertos donde pueden observar
de visn el poderio naval de
Alemania Y el desarrollo de su
comercio maritime.
Todo tiene por objeto inculcar
en- la juventud alemana los in
tereses marltimos de su patria.
Los estuerzos de la Liga han
sldo tan felices, que el Gobier-
no sc We en- Ell case de refrenar
mas bien que de exitar ell cello
de sus miembros.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12
A los SEcrIltOreS J AgentcS

Para Ia buenA Marcia de esiA Admins
TRACTION, DO AdInitimos ALIAS de suscripto-
res 4 este diaFi0 sinO desde I'll 10 DE eada
mea. Las BAJAs So ayisaran los dias 30 &
81; sdyieTiifndose qae Jas que Sc dieren con
posteTioriasG no So tomaTan eA cuenta nj
suTtiTan efeclo en- In cOntabiidad haSta el
sFa dltimo del mes siguiente al en cue So
soholfen.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-06-12

marteS, uc Se1S a OCnO % de los
lunes antes de las cuatro'' 8 eel
terCer microbes, etc, con 10
cual son muchos amigos v ami
gas, los que gruflen y protes-
tan, aun cuando luego sc some
tan sumisOs.
FL teatro sigue siendo nues-
ira escuela de elegancia pero
NADIA aCertada q veces, va que a
nadie puede convencer, por
ejemplo, ESQ de que los autofes
consientan que mujeres encar-
gadas de personihcar tipos de
modestas burgusas, ostenten
vestidos de Cuarenta y Glen lui-
ses, 10 menos.
Son pocas las actriCes que sa-
crihcan Ell lujo personal al pa
pei que desempenan. En- I'm
Divorce, las ''toilettes" que lu-
ce la Brandes son de una pri-
mOrOsa distinction dentro de una
senCillez. .relativa. Sc pre-
senta en- la intimidad de su apo
sentO de convaleCiente vistien-
do traje de hechura 'princesa".
ligerameDte drapeado entire el
cOrselete; el Corpino afecla ell
estilo japones, y queda alberto
sObre IN pechero de muselina
de seda color rosa anaranjado
(preCiOsO tOnO).
I'm Otro actO viste bata de
terciopelo color marfl, Y debajo
falda de "velo Ninon" del mis-
mo matiz, y gran cuello de gui-
pur RenaCimiento"; nOta gra-
ciOsa Y atractiva, en- la que des-
Cansa la mirada, mientras la
imagination Sc fatiga conside-
randO Ell angustioso conf1icto de
la familia aquella que Paul
BOurguet nos presenta.
De la aCtriz Heller puede de-
cirse que ha exag1Iado algo la
senCillez; pareCe mas bien una
estudlante rusa que una futura
dOctora francesa; gracias a que
ST. hermOsa y dorado cabellera
atrae la general admiration, po-
demos tener Cierta benevolenCia
con el desairado "Canotier" que
ha tenido la picara idea de
elegir.
En- la obra "Deux Hommes,"
las dos mujeres son el principal
attractive. La SOrel viste Undo
traje "princesa," de terciopelo
Natter, cuyo corselete primoro.
samente plegado, ostenta bonita
j0ya biza ntina; corselete hecho
todo el de aplicacion Inglaterra,
y cubic rtO con volantitos de en-,
cafe Chantillys los cuales for
man tambien las mangas, muy
caidas. FL gran abrigo es de
"meteOro" azul, con adornos de
borlas.
Sc estila mucho, y las actrices
elegantes 10 luCen, Ell cuello pc
lerina de guipur de Venecia;
tambien ell "COllet petit able"
esta en- auge; vuelve Ell furor
por Ell moare. De este tejido,
color rosa. era la vestimenta de
una de diChas actriCes. Las te.
las plateadas agradan cada vez
mas. Y con estOs primores, otros
asi, al alcance de todas
las - .grandes fortunas.
La Brandes luce en- una de
las mas aplaudidas comedias
una blusa de seda clara, ador-
NADIA con pasamaneria del
tono, monfsima. Muy
partidaria es esta gran actriz
de los sOmbrerOs pequenos, su
hechura preferida es la "toque" ;,
'grette" "razonable"
NADIA como estas elegancias
de teatro para indicar las ten
dencias de la moda. Gracias a
elias puede decir que vuelve la
falda ''princesa- corselete", riva-
The Detroit times., 1908-06-16

- EEING how much the good looks OF
women depend on the hair. aud how
necessary II is to preserve It II one
would no, get old prcmaturely. II Is alto
gether wonderful how little care people
bestow upon their tresscs. as far as taking
care OF them Is concerned. They should be
abundant and glossy. There is many a
woman who almost entirely owes her claim
to good looks to her hair. for II In goJd
condition and well dressed Cby well we
mean not only fashlonably and carefully,
but becomlngly), It develops the good
points OF the features and the charm OF
expression.
SO much depends on the line OF union be.
tween the face and the hair. To some
women II Is all important to have a point
descending In the centre OF the forehead
and soft curls falling TO the temples. which
are points which the fashionable coinures
Of to-day favor
We begin TO lose our hair and our hair
outline 1rst on the temples. so that II Is
there that the tresses should be care
fully cultivated. and at present It Is most
essential TO pay special attention to the
dressing OF the hair at the back. so thar
not TOO hard a line should be seen when u
Is combed upwards. Men get bald on the
top Of the head. women rarely. unless they
have strained and tied the hair uuduly In
that direction. But about the temples. II
allowed TO assume Importance. the whole
facial expression will change and youth
~tii vanish. Many peopis are reckless IN
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the treatment Of their hair, and comb and
brush 1t too much. almost as silly n plan
ms neglecting It and not brushing II enough
II Is possible to shampoo the head too
often; moderation in all things is a great
secret In beauty.
IL Is well to remember that, while the
most important, the hairs that border the
face and neck are the most delicate In
these days OF friction aud massage, when
the face Is being thus attended to, the
hair Is often suffering. We injure II ter.
ribly by frizzlng It with the comb to In
crease its apparent bulk and by trying
TO draw the hair toward the front by means
OF comb after 1t has been dressed; many
hairs come out with both these processes.
DO not comb the hair upward before
brushing Il; on the contrary, let IL as.
sumo its most natural pose before dress
Ing Il.
Part the hair down the centre before be
ginning brushing operations. aud continue
points. When the bair L. thick. part IL In
small strands and brush between. The
movement OF brushing should be a gentle
one, not securing the scalp but directed TO
the hair. Curling on rollers during the
night Is a strain. but II Is not so injurious
as the persistent use OF hot irons When
face washes are used II IL wise TO intro
duce. little oil on the edges Of the hair.
30 that none OF the face creams and tonlcs
nnd their way on TO IL.
Rh~o 5otdsn Hatr was t1E mUds- mEny
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Beach al Newport last Summer. This year
they promise TO be taken up by those out
aide the charmed. numbered circle
They are made OF overlapping plated
frills OF taneta silk, with pinked edges.
They are trimmed with a smashing bow OF
the same silk. wired, poised either In front
or at one side. Strings OF tafreta tie under
the ear under the chin. These hats AZ.
ford splendid protection from the sun, and
In these days OF languishing damsels OF
long and sinuous lines aud artistically
pallid faces that's the thing TO be desired
The athletic girl. with sun-browned arms
and hands. swinging along. hatlesa I'm q
short skirt. Is quite out OF the picture this
year--more's the pity
Knickers vs.. tights is still mooted
question. There are recommendations for
both. many preferring the woven tights OF
silb or fine cashmere. while some women
still wear the more old-fashloned boomers
with boomers and waist mnde in one and
skirt attached with buttons there Is no
danger OF any part OF the bathing dress
parting company" But II corsets are
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high priced suits. often the front panel Of
n Princess bathing dress Will be closely
braided. with belt and collar to match.
Some perfectly cut Princess dresses are
made without trimming. depending for ef.
feet on their good lines.
or course, under these one piece fitted
dresses 1t Is necessary that .corsets should
be worn. Several models OF rust proof cor
sets are on the market and the corsets OF
rubber are each season finding new dis
ciples. for thew conhne the form. Mt the
same time giving freedom OF movement.
II really looks as though the audacious
Merry Widow hat was going TO enter the
lists for tilt with Father Neptune him
self. don't mean the monst rosites OF
overgrown sailor hats which for some
(heaven knows what y reason are dubbed
"Merry Widow" but the broad frlly-
edged hat which the fascinating widow
wore when she descended the stairs at
MaIim'a IL II on a similar model that the
up-to-date bathing hat Is made. A few
just q few--of these becoming hats saw
worn by members OF the 400" at Bailey's
The Detroit times., 1908-06-16
THE FEARFUL GIRL

TT HERE Is a certain girl know pretty little elf
Who spends almost her entire thoughts In pity for herself
Her glossy black her to pond
She Is for herself because they blond
Her when bright. and brown It's true
But they almost always because they not blue
medium height when she quite
She all day In keenes pain because she Is small
II she meets tiny girl whom she considers fair.
herself she sobs In despair
When out a promenade her she cannot hide
think she obliged walk while other folks ride
drives why then she weeps-it is hard to be
stify carriage while other girls free
She herself quite sick think she had to
month schools that her constant
OF her graduating day. my how her tears did run!
sorrowful to that school life done
One day he she q funeral train by
that she live while other folks could de-
with her In
-tutesy yhst briGhts~ Ne
The Detroit times., 1908-06-16
DON'T Neglect Your Own Hair During These DAYS of False Hair

" " olH
and many a beautiful head OF hair was
ruined forever by the use OF too strong
alkniis. Massage OF the scalp and of the
line where hair and face meet does won.
ders. The scalp should not be hard and
immovable on the skull. but soft and easily
pushed backward and forward. and this can
be promoted by moving II gently with the
fingers OF both hands without interfering
with the hair. This Increases the circu-
lation OF the blood In time IL will bear
fruit by the growth OF fresh hairs. The
hair should be well ventilated. so that the
air can get 10 II.
The hair falls or more ia the Autumn
than at any other time OF year. People
who enjoy sea bathing often einjure IL. BE.
fore entering the water they should place
wet sponge at the nape OF the neck and
allow water 10 Cow down the sDine, thus
preventing the shock which the contact OF
the sea water so often gives and IL 40
deleteri0us Salt water has a bad effect
on the hair. and. II not protected by
waterpi oof cap, Il should be well washed
on leaving the sea. IL Is In the Autumn
that special care should be directed to the
hair; otherwise. not only will II fall OF.
but will become gray. II the scalp Is 10
nerible the vigor Of the hair will suffer
A quarter Of an hour spent by beginning
at the outer edge and working toward the
centre, the nngers pressed nrmly, the skin.
not the hair, being well manipulated, works
wonders Then q good tonic should be
used. according to the nature OF the head,
oily or dry. May beads OF hair viii rot
stsnd eanlAtsnt vse6ay
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the market an excellent stocking which
comes In several weights and which has
wonderfully wear-reslsting qualities. In
fact. for ordinary wear. II IL guaranteed
for six months. guarantee going with
each pair Of stockings. This will prove a
boom TO the bathing woman. who fnds the
wearing OF sandals wearlsome. OF course.
elk stockings are ideal for wear with
bathing dresses, hut their life Is 80 short
that only the woman with generous
dress allowance can AFFORD them.
For n girl who can have the luxury Of q
hs,hing dress made at home. for. paradox
icaily. II IL n luxury: although costing less
there are sets OF tam cnp, collar. belt and
tie made OF gaily coiored rubberized silks
10 be found all ready made In the shops
Thus you can have a bathing dress OF
silk or nohnir made In the house BY q
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down the beach before admiring eyes there
Is the tight.ntting. much -boned dress OF
silk. cut on Princess lines In front with the
smart Empire l,ft to the skirt In the back
The neck IL low. the sleeves nothing much
TO speak OF. Around her waist is bound
q sash OF silk with long fringed ends. on
her carefully coifYed head Is sauciiy perched
q mob cap OF contrasting color 10 the dress
or else one OF the new frilly bathing hats
On her feet are skilfuliy cut sandals made
OF the silk OF her dress and worn over
silkeu stockings. Most possibly her upper
arms bear bracelets Of heavy gold For II
In fad just now TO wear these Egyptian
looking ornaments. Her parasol OF silk
completes this wonderful picture. with
tossing waves for a background. she Is
most Impressive.
But for the girl who really sports with
the waves there IL provided something
quite different. She wears a two-piece
bathing dress-bloomers and waist cut In
one. short skirt buttoned on Short pun
sleeves. neck just rounded out stockings,
but no shoes or sandals-they interfere
with swimming No corsets or bones. for
the same reason. As she enters the water
she draws over her hair n cap Of rubber
cioth-not identifying. but the only thing
50 far discovered that will keep out the
salt water
But whether You are athletic or aesthetic
you can sureiv End something among bath
Ing dress models 10 suit you. The suits OF
black tafeta with collar. belt and cap Of
color are always good style. This year
bordered silks have been put 10 effective
use. inc border being nse6 at the bottom
Of the short bathing dress. TO form kimona
sleeves. outline the neck and make the
bel, Brown with tan stripes Is very good
as II navy blne with Copenhagen blue
stripes. The dresses Of broken-check black
and white silk. trimmed with black silk or
satin. with big blackcovered buttons.
worked with a few stitches In white. are
charming.
Rraiding OF soutsche is found on many