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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23

Parece realmente que nuestra Ca
mara de Delegados no tiene otra cues
ton de- mas importancia que resolver,
que la que Sc refere a adoptar leyes,
no en- favor de los obreros precisamen
tie, sin6 en- contra de las personas acau-
daladas. Y es necesario lamar la aten
ci6n, para que luego nadie pueda ARE
pentirse de haber sido imprevisor
Naturalmente que la mayor1a de los
se1ores delegados no tienen ell criterio
de legislar EN- ese sentido; pero todos,
con raras excepciones, Sc olvidan de que
no han sido llevados para hacer leyes
dnicamente en- favor de una clase de
terminada, cuando algdn interesado
discursea con ell prop6sito de pretender
apabullar a un legislator dici6ndole
Que 81 no accede cuanto solicita ell
grupo anarquista que aqul vive de ex-
plotar los trabajadores, las iras de
estos caeran sobre ellos Las iras. :. /,
es decir los insultos, que es en- 10 que
los habladores de ese grupo traducen los
argumentos que en- alguna OCCASION pue
dan tener; y va que de este hablamos,
seria discreto que la Camara Sc ocupa
Sc de poner remedio a que la tribuna
sea asaltada tan q menudo con esos ex-
clusivos fines
Teniendo en- cuenta ell panico que
sienten algunos senores delegados Guam
do porque hacen una razonable cr1tica
de un proyecto societario sc les anuncla
que seran considerados como enemigos
de los obreros por los charlatanes de las
plazas, puede aumentarse el peligro que
senalamos, 81 los partidos pol1ticos re
presentados en- la Camara Sc empefian
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23
Reproducido

Ell art1culo titulado LA Casa de Es-
pana y sus fnalidades,'' que publica
mos aver, 10 reproducimos de nuestro
3olega Ell D1a," de Ponce.
Els la labor del articulista> de un me-
Ito inapreciable porque es precise di-
snndlr cuales son los fines que persi-
cue La Casa de Espana," Ell escri-
tor de El D1a" 10 hace de manera
brillante.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23
Para ell l1nes

Por exceso de originates, hemos tent
DO que deJar para el lunes una intere-
sante interview celebrada por un re-
dactor del BOLETIN con uno de los
naufragos del "Bolonia. ?
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23
FL Or Biamon

Ha regresado de Norte-am6rica,
acompanado de su gentil esposa, ell dis
tinguido medico don Luis Biam6n.
Ell BOLETIN da su mas cordial bien-
venida a los esposos Biam6n-Parra, que
en- nuestra sociedad gozan de las mas
atlas y merecidas simpatias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23
En- San Juan

Aver estuvieron en- San Juan mes
tros estmados amigos don DOMINGO
Rullan y su distinguida esposa dona
Juanlta Vidal, prestigiosos elementos
sociales de Arecibo.
Hoy regresaran su domicilio
FL BOLETIN les reitera su saludo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-23

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Mercado de azdcar
CABLE DE NEW YORK.
De la Camara Insular de Comercio
Ventas de Puerto Rico para entrega
$3.98.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
A Mysterious Note.

Harry Thompson was very much ir
love with girl, and every time that
she said anything his heart would
jump for fear that she was going to
offer him her hand.
One day he received letter from
her. In the letter was the following:
Il have a question that have
waited long time to ask you, and l
hope that you will not think that
have a nerve to do so, but 1t has wor-
ried me 30 much and caused the loss
of so many nights sleep that must
ask YOU It now or else l don't know
what will become of me, for every time
that you leave. 1t comes into my mind
Well. can't keep 1t in any longer, and
80 here 1t is: How many times a week
do you shaver"
He did not read any more Of 1t His
nerves had got the best Of him. He
had received such shock that he had
to be rushed to a nearby hospital.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

ing kind-that he never came when he
said he would.
These girls who have been disap-
to believe that when they have made
an appointment it was sure to be
kept, have not the idlest conception
of what the average girls really think
of them for their lack of considera-
tion. Did this particular fact ever oc-
cur to US that over half Of the young
women who have found their beau
ideals as they really supposed. will
make all sorts of excuses for their
having broken their engagements re-
peatedly? Scarcely ever will they come
out openly and lay the blame for their
hours Of waiting alone in the parlor
until their going upstairs In detection
to Just where it belongs. Other
young women and girls might consider
the mittened zone" not capable OF at
tracing beau ideal when one paid
court for awhile. 1t takes a young
woman's stanchest courage to face
her girl friends as well as gentlemen
callers and admit that the beau who
had won her fancy from all others
had suddenly turned cold shoulder
to her for some fairer, perhaps young
er or more attractive maiden, whose
charms he valued more than hers.
When that first little cloud Of mis-
trust crosses the horizon of the young
woman who is entertaining a bright,
pleasing beau, that he Is adroitly try
ing to change his evenings of visit
ing, making them two or three weeks
apart, before she becomes more at
tached to him, she should try to as
certain If he has other engagements.
1t isn't fair to her II he does her the
injustice of concealing the fact that
he is a Beau Brummel, rowing from
bud to flower, as his tickle fancy leads.
A young woman is usually afraid to
make an enemy Of one-time beau, If
she discourages his calling on her
after his disappointments evenings for
the reason that he knows too many
Of her little confidential dislikes of
some Of her girl friends who might
welcome him to their homes. finding an
opportunity to get even.
Really, no one can advise the steps
which the girl will take toward the
beau who is not to be depended on.
She must Judge for herself as to her
pitiful waste of time, let alone affec-
tionate women whether 1t will be a
case OF her being left beauless when
one is most needed. Half the women
have hesn 1ed actray nv wrong advico
as to Cupid. They should have =
heart-to.heart talk together, as to mat
ing engagements, keeping or breaking
them as their own sweet will prompt
ed them.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
Four Rabbits In Snake.

While fishing along the Susquehanna
river at West Milton, Pa, James Hafer
killed a big rattlesnake. 1t had four
Jumps protruding from its stomach
Curious to find out what 1t had inside,
he cut 1t open.
He says he found four fully devel-
oped young rabbits. The snake was
asleep at the time. and was apparent
ly digesting the meal The snake and
rabbits were on exhibition here and
attracted much attention.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
IN OTHER PEOPLES CLOTHES
Individuality Asserts Itself No Matter
How Many Times Garments
May Be Exchanged.

The delicacy inherent in the present
of cast-off suit or frock is due per-
haps to the subtle clinging of the
giver's self to the serge or silk. 1t is
a strong man who feels that he is
himself in another mans old coat. If
an individuality is fine enough to be
worth retaining, it is likely to be fine
enough to disappear utterly beneath
the weight of another mans shoulders
upon ones own. Most of us would
rather have our creeds chosen for us
than our clothes. Most of us would
rather select our own tatte~s than
have another's cast-off splendors
thrust upon us. 1t is no light achieve
ment the living up to and into other
peoples clothes. Clothes acquire so
much personality from their first
wearer-adjust themselves to the
swell of the chest. the quirk of the
elbow, the hitch of the hip-joint-that
the first wearer always wears them,
no matter how many times they are
given away. He is always felt to be
inside. so that the second wearer's
ego Is constantly bruised by the pres
sure resulting from two gentlemen oc-
cupying the same waistcoat.-From
the Atlantic.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
Interesting Hosiery.

Black and white and black clocks on
white and vice versa, checks. solid
and lined. stripes. plaids. polka dots.
brilliant and subdued colors, embroid-
cry effects in one to three colors of
floral and other designs, are all seen.
A novelty has a solid white leg and
white horizontal stripes on the black
foot. Two-toned hose have top and
foot in contrast with clocking like the
upper part White is combined with
Dutch and Belgian blue, pink and pur-
Pile Beige is also combined with bril-
liant shades.
A novelty in silk hose has lace in
sets, with the designs emphasized by
crystal beads. A bootee pattern has
imitation buttons and gilt braid but
tonholes up the ankle. to initiate
button boot, which is to be worn with
pumps.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

the power Of mere words how dear
he was to her.
Even If a husband does err in his
judgment now and then. he should not
be made to feel that he had committed
an objectionable folly. Wise is the
wife who throws her arms about his
neck, assuring him that she Is sure
he has done everything for the best,
and that success will come their way
when he is least expecting it-that
her confidence in him is unshakable.
Such husband will have renewed
strength to try again, aye, and keep
on trying until he really does win out
Many man has a dread of telling
his wife of his business affairs when
they go wrong, fearful of her upbraid-
ings, which would be but adding fuel
to the fire of his Encouragement.
Don't find fault with good, deserv-
ing husband. Worthy ones are hard
to get, being few and far between.
1t is in almost every instance the
man who has happy home life who
succeeds and the man who Is torment
ed at home who meets with ignomini-
Gus failure. Love and appreciation
are props of steel to keep mans
courage from sinking.
! wish every petulant wife who is
not doing her share in tightening her
husbands burdens would ponder over
these words and make the resolve that
she will experiment on being more
kind and tolerant with her husband,
to spur him on to more successful
achievements. Finding fault with him
will insure his anger, discomfort with
his wife and home life. His wife's
love and confidence will help him
climb to success. Wives, think it
over.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

nesses of the net This dainty dress
is in one piece and worn over a slip OF
light blue thin silk. A big bow Of
light blue satin ribbon adorns the
pale gold curls OF the small lady, who
is all dressed up for a little folks
party.
Another pretty frock that has
charmed many a mother out of
goodly number OF dollars is made OF
sheer handkerchief linen. II Is long
wasted, with short skirt. consist
ing of four narrow rufiies set on the
waist by row Of hemstitching. There.
Is turnover collar OF fine point
d'esprit edged with frill at the neck,
and a small narrow vest Is set in at
the front made of this net. Two mar
row frills lone at each side) almost con-
ceal the vest. The collar is V-shaped
and finished with little butterfly bow
of ribbon at the point. Another bow
like 1t is set at the bottom OF the
vest. This dress would be Just as
pretty in the fine weaves of cotton,
like cotton voile or batiste. or fowery
figured lawns. using the point d'esprit
for collar, cuffs and frills.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

Party clothes planned for summer
wear of little folks need not take much
Of the time even of the most painstak-
ing mother. For a choice In styles in
dresses for her little girl she would
better be frank copyist OF the frocks
made by those who specialize In
children's wear. For with their ener-
gies focused upon this particular
field of endeavor they turn out orig
inal and alluring things that are a
delight to look upon. and simple
enough to be easily made. AS for
the small boy. his case is easily dis
posed Of He is to be dressed like 9TH
er small boys. Little variety Of de-
sign is looked for in his appareling.
The little maid OF seven shown in
the picture, has on a frock made Of
white net, edged at the bottom with a
scallop finished with buttonhole stitch
ing In silk. BY way of little child
ish elaboration second row OF seal
lops appears above the first. The
,odice Is an inspiration from the bo.
lero which is 80 much worn by her
big sisters. and Athe short frilled
sleeves are as simple as sleeves can
be. except that they are Of two thick
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
FINDING FAULT WITH HIM.
Where the apple reddens
Never pry-
Lest we lose our Edens.
Eve and /.

II you have a husband who is trying
don't be a milestone around his neck
to hamper him in his bitter fight with
the harsh world. One word Of encour-
agement from the woman he loves
will put heart and strength in him to
make renewed efforts; her sneer will
make him 80 despondent that the light
pst blow struck at him by an unfeeling
stranger will force him down and out.
1t Is every mans right to have a
happy home II he provides one for
his wife and assumes the responsible
ity of its upkeep. II his nerves and
brain have been on the rack all day
by business cares and worries, he
should find peace, comfort, love. con.
sideration and cheerfulness within
the four walls OF his home.
Wives may not think that such hus-
bands need coddling. and loving, but
they do. Wrat encouragement has q
husband who has worked hard all day
II he is met by fretful wife who
is ever ready to recite her woes to
him. but never asks Of him Did you
have busy day, dear. and are you
tired? II you do not feel like going
out we will postpone going to the
movies or concert Of lecture until
some other time
How grateful the average husband
would be for such kindly solicitude.
which tactly proved to him beyond
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
THE BLACKMAILER
BY n. M. EGeERT.

"Hanbury?" inquired the bank presi-
dent of his secretary, inspecting the
card which had been brought to him.
Jenkins?"
Its that crazy fellow who has been
trying to see you for weeks past" re-
piled the secretary. "He insists that
his business is personal and confiden-
tial."
Does he look dangerous, Jenkins ?"
mo, sir, but logged as they make
them. In fact, he's such nuisance
that thought would ask you if you
cared to see him"
Send him in, Jenkins" answered
Myers. "One never knows. And, if
he develops symptoms of insanity I'll
touch the bell under the desk"
Very good, sir" answered the sec
retary.
The man who entered did not be-
tray any symptoms of insanity. He
was about fifty years of age, little
down at heel, with ill-fitting, shabby
clothes, but not the type that would
attempt violence. He paused in the
middle of the room and looked hard
at Myers.
We'll, sir?" demanded the presi-
dent.
81 guess you don't know me-" said
Hanbury, so l may as we'll tell you
who l am. My wife died last month,
leaving me with girl eight years
old. I've got to provide for her."
Plenty Of people are in the same
predicament," replied the other.
But in this case 1t is you who are
going to assist her. / need five hun
dred dollars to get share in new
business venture"
"It's blackmail all right" the visitor
with smile of amusement Nobody
ever blackmailed me in his life. You'd
better not try. 1t won't pay you"
Its blackmail all right" the visitor
answered, taking a letter out of his
pocket. First let me tell you the
name of my wife. She was Miss Con-
ME Stevens"
The president remained impassive
but his face blanched. Hanbury was
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

Except as they influence the modes
of today the story of summer styles
is thing of the past. All those
able them to create new ideas for the
coming season have already thought
out and executed models in gowns,
wraps, millinery, blouses, and other
things for the oncoming winter.
The full, f1aring skirt is to remain
with US. Russian lines in blouses and
coats are making strong bid for IA
vor. and nothing is more chic than
the Russian blouse. Braids and but
tons testify to the military influence
in styles. and everywhere fur is in evil
dence. Considering all these factors
for smartness the, coming winter
promises to set forth milady of
fashion most becomingly gowned.
And to crown all and add to her Joys
the completest satisfaction. wide
brimmed. picturesque hats are already
in vogue.
An excellent example OF the mill
tary mode in trimming is shown in
the cloth street gown pictured here
Width Is lent to the skirt by the in
PRODUCTION Of plaits at each side, and
it is little longer than the very
short skirts of this summer. three
inch hem finishes the bottom, the
waist line is placed at the normal
waist line Of the figure. and while the
skirt is amply wide it does not flare
The loose-hanging coat is short in
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

"And so, Connie, dearest, am tell
ing you all my past. l have done
enough to hang twenty men, If they
had been whites instead of Kanakas.
There isn't any government here, but
If Uncle Sam got hold of me he could
put me in his penitentiary for the bal
ance of my life. And though you will
be Mortified, l cannot ask you to be
my wife without telling you this"
"Horrifed?" he asked. Say, you
didn't know my wife. What right had
you to suppose that good woman
would marry such a blackguard as
you? tell you, she nearly went mad
over that cowardly letter. had been
counting her for a year, and it gave
me my chance. She never regretted
it, either. But she didn't know l got
the letter. l thought it might prove
useful some day. And it will. Well,
sir, will you buy it for five hundred
OF shall l sell it to the Star?'
Nobody ever blackmailed me-" an
swered Myers. But I tell you what
I'll do. I'll give you an order on the
cashier for five hundred if you hand
over that letter and envelope to me-"
"I'll get the money first" said Han
bury. Write: Please pay bearer five
hundred dollars in cash in return for
valuable trade information, of which
am to have exclusive possession.
Finished? Good! Now we'll go to
the desk and draw"
Five minutes later the two men
were back in the presidents office.
Hanbury handed Myers the letter.
"Well,' he said awkwardly, you
won't be troubled with me again.
Good-day"
"Stop!" said Myers. Il told you no.
body ever blackmailed me. You think
l paid you five hundred for the let.
ter?"
Sure" grinned the other.
We'll, you're wrong" said Myers
quietly. That letter was written
from Kanakaland when its short-lived
government was in power. What ]
bought was the stamp, Hanbury.
That's worth a thousand anywhere.
There are only five in existence-and
the other four are imperfect. Good.
day!"
He touched the bell, and Jenkins en-.
tered hurriedly.
Its all right, Jenkins" said Myers
"Just show this gentleman to the
| door, please, and see that he doesn't
return"
Hanbury, looking like a man uncer.
tain whether he has scored a victory
or suffered crushing defeat, retreat.
| ed at the side of the secretary His
last impression of Myers was of the
president seated at his desk, coolly
turning over his correspondence.
Jenkins" said Myers, when the
man returned, that fellow tried to
blackmail me. l turned him dowS
cold. Nobody ever blackmailed me. or
ever will. By the way. you collect
stamps, don't you Here's one from
Kanakaland. l don't know whether
It's worth anything. but it ought to BIT
worth a dollar or two. 1t looks like
q rare one"
Copyright. 1915. by w. G. chapman)
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

quick to notice it. He uttered a short
laugh.
In that moment Of delay Myers
mind went back to the early days
when he was a copra buyer in the
South seas. He had had adventures
there. he had done things which had
made him eagerly sought after by his
own government. He had amassed a
fortune there, but he had lost the
woman he loved who waited for him
in America.
OF all the bitterness that he had
known, bitterest was the remem-
brance of that night when he had
written a remorseful letter to Connie
Stevens. He told her all-the incident
OF the kidnapping of the Kanakas, the
death of the old chief who tried to
rescue the men whom Myers had en-
slaved the bloody tale of murder and
theft which had given him wealth
He was coming back to America he
said. Would she take him in spite of
his record of crime? In the hot
tropics his sense of right had become
atrophied. He wanted to start a new.
clean life hereafter. Would she take
him as he was?
No answer came. Myers did not
even know whether Connie had re-
ceived his letter; but when he reached
America she was married.
Then he had set to work to amass
wealth. He, too. had married, and
gradually he had forgotten Connie.
He had been happy, after fashion.
He had convinced himself that he had
only acted as white men act in the
tropics. He felt little remorse and he
had been a good husband and father.
Now, out of the past this man had
confronted him with that forgotten
letter.
President Myers saw the triumph in
his visitors eyes.
You understand what this means,
he said 20 Myers. ''lf ! were to take
this letter into any newspaper office
could get five hundred for 1t. They'o
jump at the chance of downing you.
You amt popular-not exactly. In this
town. guess you've passed as good
citizen. but the folks don't love you
Well, then. offer II to you for five
hundred first. don't want to black
mail. I'm driven to It,"
Nobody ever blackmailed me-" said
Myers.
Hanbury laughed and opened the
letter. He began to read
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26
Worth Trying.

II would give anything to be as
strong and healthy as you are" said a
lazy dyspeptic to muscular
friend. by the way, what do you
live on?"
Nothing but fruit" answered the
other.
What kind Of fruit?" asked the
!. d.
The fruit of industry was the sig
nlficant reply.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-26

oOiioliiAu6 OI' lOFc
and the ways Of
men. AL m o S t
every girl who has
had many beaux
knows by expert
ence that not one
out Of half a doz-
en- young men
who were eager
to make love to
her was to be de-
pended on. If she
did pick out one
she thought was
sincerely in earn
est, inviting him
to call on her, she
found to her cha
grin that he was
of the diSappoint-