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C;lc,nnati Produce Market.

PORN finn, at sl9 00al9 I2h.
LARp-s,eam l3 30-al3 80; kettle, 14e.
BULK MEATS-shoulders ia; clear rib sides
l0t- clear sides l04 az.
BACON shoulders SD: clear rib sides IL
al clear sides ll4 AK.
VII SKEY-lI5-d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, March 10. The body of an I'M
known man, about 80 years DID, was taken from
the river this afternoon. On his watch pocket
was written "a. r. Beerker" or "Brecker.'' He
is not vet identified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

AT. Dearbon, a workman in the moccasin de-
partment of Thos. IIersey & Cos boot and shoe
mandatory at Bangor, fell through scuttle from
the first floor to the cellar, distance of ten feet,
on Tuesday. lie struck his right eye on the cor
ner Of box, and was picked mp insensible, but is
doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Many persons think that hot lemonade is one Of
the best remedies for a cold. 1t acts promptly
and effectively and leaves no unpleasant effects.
Perhaps the best time to take it is on going to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

There is some talk Of q mammoth sleigh ride OF
the citizens of Augusta. There will not be much
time to talk about it if the present soft weather
holds. The snow is going, going.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

The journal says Judge Chadwick has appoint
ed II. S. Webster, Esq, Recorder of the Gardiner
Police Court. and the law gives him the same
powers as the Judge, in all criminal case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

The old city government will soon close up its
affairs and make ready for the new one. Mayor
North has been an excellent officer. and retires
from office with the respect OF the whole commun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Bangor appropriated 10000 for the improve
ment and repair of streets last year. There is
small unexpended balance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

If the grog shops were closed it would be
tamper upon the spirits OF the democratic party in
more than one way. In our late city election
they were recruiting stations Of the democracy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

The meeting and sociablc of the Ladies Aid So
ciety. of the Winthrop street Universalist parish
will be held this afternoon and evening with Mrs.
VIM r. Smith on Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

A summer episode, as evolved by little Johnny
Last summer our dog Towser was lyin in the
sun trine to sleep, but the flies was that bad he
cuddent, cos he had to cetch EN-, and bime by a
bee lit on his head. and was working about like
the dog was hisn. Towser he held his he'd still,
winked at me, like he said you see whot this dufter
is . don, he thinks I'm lilly of the vally which
issent opn yet, but you just wait till blossom
and we'll see some fun, and sure enuf, Towser
opened his mouth very slo, so as not to brighten
the bee, and the bee went inside Towsers mouth.
Then Towser he shet his eyes dreamy, and his
mouth, too, and had begun to make peaceful
smile, when the bee stung him, and you never see
lilly Of the vally act so in Of your life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Partridge Bros under Granite Hall, will receive
in few days their annual stock of choice flower
seeds from Wick, and other reliable seedsmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Mr.. Alden Morse, who was so feariully injured
in bis III Il at Winnegance. died Sunday about
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Mr.. Albro f. Chase Of Portland, has assumed
the charge of the Maine department Of the New
England journal of Education, vice Hon arren
johnson, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
BATH.
II abroad Affairs.

Bath, March 10. The annual meeting of the
Knox & Lincoln Railroad met in this city to-day
and made choice of the following directors for the
ensuing year: Oliver Moses, Edward Sewa
Henry Ingalls,, Edwin Flye, d. w. Chapman, Jas.
Clark, f. Wilson, Francis Cobb, John T. Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

There was a very narrow escape from fright
full death in Bowdoin a few days ago. As Mr..
Benz. A. Beal was pitching hay from sled that
had sharp stakes, little four year old son of the
widow Abner Coombs slid from the scatfold head
foremost, falling about ten feet, and was caught
upon one Of the stakes which passed through his
clothes in such a manner that Mr.. Beal thought it
had gone through his body. He caught the boy
f,on the stake and ran to his mother, when it was
ascertained that he had received nothing but a
scratch and he is now smart as ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

disease has made its appearance among hogs
in Bangor, and quite number have died, one man
losing as many as twenty. 1t seems to be dis
case Of the lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
N arine Disasters.


Gloucester, March TO- The fishing schooner
Marion Grimes Of this port, on her trip to Georges
Bank fell in with the English brig Nereus of and
for ST. John, n. s., coal laden from Nova Scotia
yesterday morning, Sc miles southeast of Cape
Ann, with her foremost gone, cargo shifted on her
beam ends, and water-ogged. Capt. Allen and
men abandoned the brig which were leaking
badly.
Schooner Crimes also overhauled schooner John
Norris of Andover, for Halifax abandoned and
water-logged.
Boston, March 10. The schooner reported
ashore on Dicks Flat OFT Plymouth, proves to be
the Henry Means of Portland, Me, Capt. Chas
Smith. She was boarded by the crew of Gumet
life saving station, who found she had lost anchors
and chains. They got her off and took her into
DuXbury, where she now lies. She had been fro
zen in off Provincetown for three weeks before
drifting over 10 the other side of the bay.
The Fishing Fleet
Gloucester, March TO- Four arrivals from
of l55, 100 lbs. cod fish, and continue to report
losses and injuries sustained on the Bank. In the
gale on the 4th inst. the schooner Lillian Gertrude
lost her anchor and cable; the Estha Ward lost
dory, tive anchors and cable; the Sea Foam an
anchor.
The schooner Live Yankee, from the Georges
last night, lost two anchors and had her windlass
carried away. She spliced her cable around the
foremost and rode out the gale in safety. The
schooner Northerner had her windlass broken.
Some good fares of halibut were received to-
day.
Temperance.
Lowell, March TO- The women's temperance
league held another meeting this afternoon. After
an address by congressional clergyman from
Dracut, form of pledge was adopted interdating
cider and malt liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Two barns, owned by Daniel Pierce in Hiram
were burned Sunday with cattle, hay, carriages,
etc. Loss, Sl400; insurance $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

The scholars at the High School made very
creditable show in their declarations yesterday
So say the spectators who looked in at the exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Two new engines, consigned to the Inter
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
Appointment.
Weather Probabilities tor To-Day.

For New England and the Middle States
and Southern Atlantic, stationary and fallin:
barometer, warmer, partly cloudy weather an'
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
MISSOURI.
A Murder.

St. Louis, March 10. A special despatch says a
desparado named Hall took negro into saloon
at Waverly, Mo-, kept by man named Bool, and
attempted to place him on an equality with the
white man under the civil rights bill. The bar
keeper protested, but Hall insisted and the bar
keeper chased the negro out of the saloon at the
muzzle of pistol. Another negro named Bell
intertered, and the bar-keeper shot him dead.
Shooting ARRAY.
A difficulty occurred at Marshall Mo-, last Sat
urday, between Thos. Doak and j. ID. Waddell, in
which Doak fred several shots at Waddell, miss
ing him, but MORALLY wounding John Morrison
and young boy whose name is not given. Doak
was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Regular meeting of Seth Williams Post this
evening. Let there be full attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

The North Star says there is more grain in
Aroostook being held for good prices than has
been held at the same season for number of
wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

There is good deal of sickness in the city al
the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

City Offices are not going a-begging this year
But the rush for them is not extravagant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
Town Elections.

FAIEFIELD.-J. d. Moore, Moderator F. E. Nc
Fadden, Town CLERK; s. Il. Starbrd, A. E. Law
renee, b. b. Taylor, Selectmen, &C.; James Plum
mcr S. S. Committee f. w. McFadden, Town
$4,000 raised for town schools 800 for free
High School.
FAYErrE-F. \. Chase, Moderator; j. II. Stur-
tevant, Town Clerk A. S. French, J. ). sturte-
want, H. W. Hutchinson, Selectmen; S. II. j. Ber-
~, Collector, Constable and Treasurer; Fred A.
Wing, s. S. Committee;
WINTHRoP.-W. H. Parlin, Moderator; J. p.
Moody, Clerk; Silas L. Floyd, F. H. McIntre,
A. G. Chandler, Sclcctnen; J. NJ Benjamin.
Treasurer Mr.. Carleton S. S. Committee.
Observation-Disclosures, Thomas H. Went
worth; Clerk, Lewis B. Randall; Seectmen, As
SCISSORS and Overseers of the Poor, Daniel S. Hum
phrey, William Bailey, Harvey S. Wilson; Treas
urer, Thomas r. kingsburv; Supervisor of Schools
F. A. Bicktord; Collector and Constable, Harvey
). Wilson. The present liabilities Of the town are
S5,33l.l present assets Of the town, exclusive of
the town poor farm and property thereon, 81 ,917-
95 balance of debt against the town, S353.l9.
Observation-Disclosures, l.. ID. Buffers Clerk. G..
5. Hill; Selectmen, Assessors and Oyerseers of
the Poor, G.. S. Hill, Z. A. Chandler, X. Davis !;
Treasurer, L. d. Buffers Collector and Constable
Samuel Pease; Experimenting School Committee,
G. s. Shaw, c. l.. Abbee, Waldo Osgood. The
town voted TO raise 500 for the establishment of
free high schools to be located in two places in the
town at the same time. The first two terms are to
be held next fall, at Exeter Corner and East Exc
ter the next two terms TO be held next spring at
Exeter Mills and South Exeter.
EAST CoRINTH.-D. F. Davis, Moderator; Chas
Megquier, Clerk; Jared Fuller, J. r. Worth,
Chas. A. Robinson. Seectmen; Chas. Megquier,
Treasurer; David Fletcher, Supervisor of Schools
d. F. Days, Town Agent
All are Republicans but the Supervisor. There
was raised to defray town charges and liabilities,
$1,000. A vote was passed to exempt the Cheese
and Canning Factory property from taxation for
ten years.
Todd, Clerk; Z. b. Bates, p. p Gilmore, Bridg-
ham Hynes, Selectmen &C.; J. l.. Parker, Treas
urer; A. S. Peakes, Collector and Constable; p.
p. Gilmore, Benz. Todd, J. W. Blasdel 5. S.
Committee.
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DifD.

In Gardiner, 5th inst Rose a, wife OF Nelson
Walker, aged p years; 5tb INST Almra daughter
| Of Capt. T II. Meader.
In Alma, I'd inst, Chester +. Palmer, aged !
Ears and months.
In Dresden. LIST inst, Gideon Barker, aged 20
wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11

Boston. March 10. 1873.
tSales at the Brokers' Boardl
Boston 4 Maine Is reg. l06-
Eastern X. r., 50
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New York Money Market.
New York. March 10. ls7a.
EVENING REPoRr.

Money down to per cent. on cali. Sterling ex.
change dull, 470a4s0 for 60 days and 1854 for de-
mand. Customs receipts 1885 600. Gold opened ct
IA to l3s per cent. per diem, and to per cent.
annum. The Assistant Treasurer paid oui t67.00o
in interest, and esq 600 In redemption Of bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
FarminUdnle Locals.

More riders passed over the Farmingda,e road
from Gardiner enroute to Ialowell and Augusta
and rice re,sa, on Sunday last than any other day
for year. perhaps many years 1t seemed as
though folks were afraid this would be the last
Sunday they would have for a sleigh ride, for
there almost one continual line of teams pass
ing to and fro, presenting to the spectator a lv-
ing panorama not often seen in these parts.
Quite delegation of our people attended SER
vices at the Universalist church at Gardiner last
sabbath. In the absence of the Rev. Mr.. Nutting,
the regular pastor Rev. Mr.. Dillingham;, brother
of the doctor of the same name i'll Augusta Off
GATED 1t was the first appearance of this Young
Divine in these parts. His text was Lord what
am |, taken to illustrate the wonderful mysteries
of the soul. 1t was an able and scholarly produc-
ton, showing deep ought and research, and the
youth of the preacher made il doubly interesting.
The responses and singing by the regular choir Of
the church were very fine and impressive.
And now We hear of the loss of the Italian bark,
Giovanni, on Cape Cod in the awful storm of last
Thursday 1t sends deep thrill ofhorror through
here for it is the duplicate of the loss of the i'll IA
ted Peruvian, which happened two years ago at
the same place, and sent so much sorrow and afiic
ton into the community. 1t was q terrible thing
last Thursday, the dropping off one by one, Of
those devoted men from the doomed vessel into
the freezing ocean, but such is the price We pay
for commerce.
"With bubbling groan, they sink into the wave
unwept, uncofincd, and unknown
Our regular march meeting" took place yes
to-day and was striking picture ofour American
system of self government. Most all the citizens
were present, and every subject of importance was
fairly, sometimes very originally, discussed before
being submitted TO vote. Party lines were not
much considered. The candidates being selected
more for THEN fitness, than for their politics. But
when the great necessity comes, this town will
be found in the right place. far as party is con-
cerned. For further particulars we refer you to
our annual report,
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Sentenced.

Lawrence, MaIch 10. A gang of female shop
filters and clothes line thieves, consisting of Delin
peylin, Margaret Smith snd Mary McGrath, ie-
ported yesterday, were sentenced this morning to
one year each in the house of correction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
Fire.
A Building Crushed by Snow.

Philadelphia, March 10. The Terra Colt
drain pipe factory of Link & Black at Fourth 81
is burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
PENNSYLV ANA.
The Schuylkill River.

Philadelphia March 10. There is little change
in the condition of the Schuylkill river and there
is no sign Of freshet. The thaw during the two
days past has been slight and has not caused any
perceptable rise. The danger of an ice gorge Is
not imminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
-
Wanted.

4 Girl. 10 do house work in small family.
"A Apply TO
"A. G. A,
Druggist No. Union Block, Augusta.
maril ttf
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Mathew Fay and Thomas Mathews were before
the court, yesterday, charged with drunkenness
and disturbance in the streets. They plead guilty
and refusing to pay their fines and costs were
committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-03-11
FOREIGN.
France,

France,
Paris, March 10. 1t is unofiicislly announced
that the new ministry has been formed as follows
Buffet, Minister of the Interior.
Dufaure, Justice.
Leon Say, Finance.
Walton, Public Instruction
Vicompts, " Agriculture.
DeCasees, Foreign Affairs
DeCissey, War.
2eMoetigcRc, Minister of Marine
Caaux Minister of Public Works.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07

costumbres y cobran forma en- las es-
feras del poder despues que la OPT
Mon pdblica las reclama. Para trasla-
dar q Espara las instituciones brita-
nicas, serfa precise que antes importA-
ramos en- ella sus magnffcas fabricas,
su tranquilidad permanente, su Ha-
cienda desahogada, sus usos, su ilus-
TRACTION y todos los elementos que con
curren a formar ese todo tan perfecto
como pueden serlo las obras humans.
Pero siendo este impossible, convene
seguir rumbos mas de acuerdo con
nuestro modo de ser y con nuestra
historic.
Por 10 pronto empecemos por bus
car en- Ell trabajo y no en- la polftica los
veneros del progreso. A este cada uno
de nosotros puede por su parte con-
tribir. EI h'abdjo es la kbertad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07

En- su nGmero del 19 de febrero
Ell Herald de Nueva-York trae un
suelto concebido en- estos terminos:
Gel pacffico imperio aleman ma
mandado preparar cinco buques de
guerra & fin de que esten listos para
hacerse 4 la mar con una mission reser-
vada. Sc cree que Sc intenta una de-
mostracion contra Espaf1a. La Ale
mania del Norte desea meter su Gu
charada en- los asuntos espanoles. Els
un experimento peligroso. Ninguna
nacion ha intervenido nunca en- Es-
pafla que tarde 8 temprano no le ha
va pesado."
Nos aIegramos que ell Herald CO.
nozca y proclame esta gran verdad
historica.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07

Ell Excmo. Ayuntamiento de esta
capital acord6 en- la session del l1nes
una medida humanitaria que lie honra
altamente y que nosotros, amigos de
los desgraciados, aplaudimos con toda
la efusion de nuestra alma Hace CO.
mo dos amos llamamos la atencion de
la Corporation sobre los lazarinos que
discurren por nuestras GALES excitan-
do la lastima y ell asco de cuantos los
ven. Esta clase de enfermos tienen en-
todas las ciudades bien organizadas
I'm asilo que les suele ofrecer la carl
dad Official y nosotros indicamos la
coEveniencia de que Sc construyese
aquf uno, no solo para comodidad de
los leprosos sino tambien por la pro
pension que este NAL tiene, segun la
opinion general, de comunicarse a
otras personals que esten en- contacto
con los que lie padecen. Nuestra in
dicacion pas6 entonces inadvertida y
los Ayuntamieutos democraticos no
hicieron NADIA por los pobres lazarinos.
Pero la actual Corporation sin ha-
Ger tantos aardes de flantropfa Y
desvelo por ell bien del pueblo como
otras que lie precedieron, acordo por
unaninidad a propuesta del Sr. con-
cejal LUNA, encargado antes del ce !.
menterio en- que tantas mejoras eje-
cut6 y hoy de la Sanidad, conceder
desde ell presente mes y hasta que Sc
edi6que un asilo conveniente diez pc
SOS mensuales cada lazarino vecino
de esta ciudad para que sus famiHas los
tengan recogidos en- sus casas Segun
nuestras noticias, llegan va diez y
seis los agraciados que disfrutaran de
esta pension.
Y no Sc lmit6 a este solo ell carl
tativo acuerdo de nuestro Ayunta-
miento presidido por Ell Sr. D. Ulpia-
no Valdes que, como sus demas COM
paferos, apoy6 esta resolution. Acor-
do tambien que en- ell pr6ximo presu
puesto, que comenzara a regir en- Ju-
lilo, Sc consignen los fondos necesarios
para construir un asilo de lazarinos.
Felicitamos al Sr Alcalde y Con-
cejales y en- especial al Sr. D. Venan
clio LUNA por tan generosa y loable
determination. Ella les honra a elIos
y a la digna Superior Autoridad que
los puso al frente de la gestion mu-
nicipal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07
LA NUEVA LEY DE PRENSA.

A continuation insertamos ell ST
gulente decreto que, en- consonancia
con ell que ell Gobierno de S. NJ. ha
dictado en- la Peninsula, ha publicado
en- la Gaceta de hoy ell Excmo. Sr.
Gobernador General. Modifcado CO.
mo estaba ell decreto del senior gere
raj Primo de Rivera, nos alegramos
que por la Superioridad Sc haya def
nido ell campo en- que puede lnoverse
la pluma del escritor pdblico. He
aqu1 ell citado documento:
"Oportunamente este Gobierno Ge-
neral acudi6 q poner remedio al des
bordamiento de la prensa periodical
de la Isla, cuyos escritos en- desdoro
de la religion y menoscabo de los inte-
reses de la patria, todavia Sc recuer--
dan por los hombres honrados con
verdadero sentimiento. Pasada aque-
liza epoca de funesta hcencia, y dirigi-
do q mas noble prop6sito la propaga-
cion de las ideas, todavia Sc hacia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07

La Gaceta anuncia la continuation
de la vista de S. E. en- los siguientes
terminus:
'Continuando ell Sr. Gobernador
General su vista q los pueblos de la
Isla, saldra de esta Capital ell dia Z
por la tarde pernoctar en- Bayamon,
el s, pasando por Dorado, pernoctara
en- Vega -baja, ell 9 en- Manatf, ell 10
en- Arecibo, el II por la tarde saldra
para Utuado, ell IL pasando por Ad-
juntas pernoctara en- Ponce, donde
descansara ell 13. Ell IA pasando por
Guayanilla pernoctara en- Yauco. Ell
10 en- San German, y ell 16 en- Maya
giiez, donde permanecera ell IL y 18
El 19 pernoctara en- Lares, y ell 20
en- Aguadilla pasando por San Sebas-
tian y Moca Ell 81 descansara en-
Aguadilla, saliendo ell % q pernoctar
en- Quebradillas y ell % en- Arecibo;
regresando ell "a directamente y sin
detencion a esta Capital.
Lo que de 6rden de S. E. Sc publ.
ca en- el PERIoDIeo OFFICIAL para gene
raj conocimiento
erto-Rico, MARIO 5 de 1876
Ell Secretaro de Gobierno, Pedro Dis
Romero."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-07

cortejo atravesaba riscos veredas y Sc dirigia
en- medic de un silencio espantabe, la capital
de la isIa.
Entire aquellas gentes iba Rafael convenien-
temente asegurado para que no pudiera eludir Ia
terrible accion de la justicia que, como la es-
pada de Dam6cles cernia va sobre su ca
beza.
Parecia un fantasma.
foseido por una intenslsima febre, sus
mlembros todos temblaban convulsivamente Y sus
crlspadas manos destrozaban sus vestiduras
Ahora 81, que veia el infeliz caminando
hacla el suplicio, expuesto la BETA escarnio
de todo ell mundo, con ell espectro de su VIC
TINA que lie maldecia sin cesar, su hiio
y desgraciada esposa muriendo de miseria
orfandad, sin el apoyo bienhechor de un padre
y un esposo.
FL cortejO fdnebre lego, por fin, 4 la ciudad
al amanecer
El proceso habia sido ruidoso; como tai Sc
habia va divulgado, las pocas gentes que ta-
les horas transitaban por las GALES no podian
menos que apinarse admiradas ante aquella Idgu-
bre comitiva
Rafael, medic espirante. fue conducido la
carcel, incomunicado asegurado con fuertes
esposas griletes.
Aquela ruidosa execrable causa sigui6
actlvandose con interes, los criados de Rafael
libres va de la accion de su amo, declararon al
;nomento todo 10 que habian presenciado y les
habia aCcntecido con aquel en- la memorable no.
che de Ia consumacion del crfmen, al fin, quin-
ce diez seis dias desPces de la prision del
delncuente parricida, como que este 10 habia
negado todo terminantemente encerr6ndose en-
an obstinado silencio, Sc le conden6 cadena
perpetus sn 81 correctional de Palma.