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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24
CHURCHES.

PRICAN NJ E.-Fourteenth street, between
n Walnut and Cedar streets; services SaOOhh IL
A. m aud 80 p. m; sunday School ! I'D p M
CHRISTIAN Eighteenth street; meeting Sab
I bath 1890 p. IN; preaching occasionally
C,uURCH of THE REDEEMER-tEPiscop
I Fourteenth street; Sunday Morning prayers
1919 q m: evening prayers, ID p m; SUNDAY
school 30 a. IN. Friday evening prayer I:a p m
I,IRsT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Il Preaching at i0:30 q. IN, p. m ana I'D p m.
Sabbath school ~ 7:D p. IN. rev l. D. SHORES
pastor.
T LUTHERAN Thirteenth street; services Sab
i 4 bath 80 a. M. Sunday SCHOOL, Up IN. Rev
knappe, pastor
AIETHODIST-Cor Eighth and Walnut streets;
PRAYER meeting. Wednesday 30 p. M; Sunday
School q a. m. Rev. Whitaker pastor.
DRESBYTERIAN-E Eighth street; preaching on
1 Sabbath at 200 a. m and 80 p. m; prayer
meeting Wednesday al T:3O p m; sunday school
at3p. m. Rev. b. y. George, pastor.
CECoND FRER.wILL BAPTIST - Fifteenth
- street between Walnut and Cedar streets; ser
vices Sabbath OF and 7:3O p. IN.
OF JOSEPH'S-t Roman Catholcl Corner Cross
- and Walnut streets: services sabbath 1880 a.
m; Sunday School at , p. m; Nespers 3 p m; ser
vices every day at p. m
CT. PATRICK'S-tR Roman Catholic) Corner Ninth
- street and Washington avenue; services SAB.
bath and 10 d. m; Vespers 3 p. m; Sunday School
2p. m. services every day at 5 p m. Rev, f. label
priest.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

II. w. SMITHERS, Receiver.
SHORTEST SHORT LINE BETWEEN
CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
Time Schedule:
Through Express leaves Cairo. .......... 6:4jam.
Through Express arrives at +. St Louis. 500 .. m.
Through Express leaves K. st LOUIS. 900 IN.
Through Express arrives at Cairo. ....... $40 I'm.
Mnrphysboro Observation-Disclosures Cairo 90 D. m.
Ma'physboro Acc arryesat Murphysbo Z 20 p. IN.
Murphysboro Acc leaves Murphysboro e. 500 am.
Murphysboro Ace arrives at Cairo. IL :25 IN
The Cairo & st LOnis Rail Road Is the only all
Rail Route between Cairo and 81. Louis under one
management, therefore there are no delays at
WAY stations awaiting connections from other lines.
Chose and sure connections at St Louis with other
lines for North, East and West
J A. NAUGLE. L. " JOHNSON.
Agent. General Manager
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24
THE MAILS.

,ENERAL DELIVERY open 10 a. m; closes
" $50 pm; Sunday: s tos a. m.
Money Order Department open at 8 a. M closes
Through Express Malls via Illinois Central and
NississiDDi Central Railroads close at l2:lJ p m ,
cairo and Poplar Bluff Through and Way Mail
closes a. 1890 p. IL. at , WI,
cenpes and Mississippi Central Railroads close at
WAY Nail .oE Narrow Gauge Railroad closes at 3
Cairo and Evansville River Route closes al 80
o. IN. daily Except Friday.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24
PATENTS.
DATENTS

Obtained for new inventions, or for improvements
on old oncs for medical or other compounds, trade
marks and labels. Caveats, Assignments, Inter
ferences Appeals, Suits for lnfrlngements and
ali cases arising under the Patent Laws. prompt
iy attended o.--Inventions that have been
REJ ECIED IN IN most no. cases cases be patented by
ue. Being opposite the U, s, Patent Department
and engaged in Patent business exclusively we can
promptly and with broader claims than those who
are remote from Washington.
TNVNNVnDS send us a model or sketch Of
LIN Elm lOnO your Device we make ex-
aminatons and advise as to patentabty. free Of
charge All correspondence strictly confidential
Prices low, and no charge unless Patent s.secured
We refer in Washington, to Hon Postmaster
General ID. NJ. Key, Rev. +. D.Power. The German
American National Bank, to officials In the U. S.
Patent Office and to Senators and Representatives
in Congress: and especially to our clients in every
State in the Union and IN Canada. Address
@. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opposite Patent 0fHce. Washington ID. c
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

SEDrMEXT or mucus in tho urine is sure
indication " disccasc. Take Kidncy-Wort.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

The Volumes Of the Young People begin with the
first Number, published in November of each year
When no time is mentioned 1t will be understood
that the subscriber wishes to commence with the
Number next after the receipt of order.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
HARPERS MAGAZINE, One Year.......... "a %
HARPER'S WEEKLY, ...,... A %
HARPER's BAZAAR a" 4" ......... A %
The THREE above.named publications, One
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

TINE TABLE OF PASSENGER TRAINS FROM
vIYcENNEs Nov. 80, 1879
EASTWARD.
No, Day Express Except sunday 90. / 80 p. m b..
- Epress Except sunday ...,...,. l:3j p. m.
4 Night Express DAILY ."....... .l9;30 a. M.
WESTWARD.
No. Express Except sunday ......... sos a. m.
" Day Express Except sunday. $50 p. m.
-" Night Express Daily ........... rs a. IN.
j. X. CLARK, c. s. CONE, in,
Agent Nncennes. Gen, Ticket Ag't Cincinnati
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-24

DON'T wait until you are sick before trying
Carriers Little Liver Pills, but get vial at
once. You can't take them without bene-
fit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
DuiDlOna.

Agrand remedy for Coughs, Throat and Lung
diseases. Sold by druggists and the proprietor
Ir;c, SAD cent. A. r. MErrEE,
t22W. Fayette street, Baltimore, Nd
Baltimore, Sept 3 1880
Dr.. y. Wt'cr. I'D H. FEcte 81, baltimore,
ld Dear Sir. have been suffering Tor over
two years from Pulmonary Consumption ana
have tried an kinds of medicine az an expense
of over two thousand dollars without any DC
cilcd relief had a terrible cough, lost my ap-
petite. and could not sleep al night Last June
was recommended % try your Pulmona. -
Since that time l have been using It, and my
couch is stopped, l sleep we'll, and have good
ar,otitc I heartily recommend II % amy one
-lhcring with lung disease. Wishing YOU All
VA WILSON,
y W c,- Huntington and Charles street ave
mos. or pa and I'D W. Pratt street.
The undersigned and numerous Others cheer
fully recommend the above.
Rev. A. r. Gibson, W. d., Rev D. H. Carroll,
Rcv VIM. = Edwards. ID. d., Rev. }. j. q.
Webster. Rev job A. Price, Rev Nm. NJ. Os-
born Rev j. IT, NJ. Lennon. Rev. \. >. Hank
Rev L. d. Herring. Rev. T. ". Crowley, Key.
ID. Henderson. all of Baltimore, Md. Key \.
Foster and R.y George v tccch, ot Washing
tom. d. G.. Rev jaime, Gamble Hager>toWn,
Maryland
F- Hs Rtst.rof HgJori lrs.ue H. =. Church.
Baltimore january > lsoo
WrI. r. " trcr-Dclr Sir: | have used the
~Pulmona" i'm ms family Tor severe bronchial
trluNcwith decidedly beneficial results.
Respectfully, jig. WEBsrER.
Oct. @, Som
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Plain and Ornamental
PLNSrTIGIeIN

Ts,HE subscriber takes advantage ofthe Pressas
medium by which to inform the citizens OF
tlis and Adjoining counties that heis prepared to
undertake the
PLASTEGlNG OF HOUSES,
in any snI, that may be desired, from one Coatto
three. Hard Finish White Coat or Heavy skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
10 desired. None but ir,t-class workmen viii be
employed on work that may be entrusted 70 me.
CISYERNS CEVENTgD AND GUARAN-
TEED TO nom.
hereby tender my Judgements
f1r The liberia patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope hy strict adhe-
renee 10 duty 10 inertia continuance OF che same.
.Gc- All communications addressed To NE at
Charlestown, ". Va, will receive prompt atten-
tiCn G. FRANK GAbLAIiEhs
March 2s 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
The w est END
ALIVE AGAIN!

NOR the best selected and largest assorted
! stock Of tiluls 30 mv lin'. call ~ the onc
Price Reliable Grocery o. James II. ltod:ick.
You vii find nus Good, ..c.h aud P-iue m quail
ty-bought from the best houses in Baltimore and
Philadelphia among which are
SUGARS, COFFEES AND TEAS,
Sgrups Of an grades Spices. Canned Fruits, Jel-
lies. Apple aud petch Butter. Dsied Apples. Pea
ches and Corn P,uaes, Rice. Pickles. Maecaroni,
C3nfrcuons, Crackers and Cheese, all grades o!
Tobacco and Seyal~.
Glass. Queens. Rockingham and Wooden Ware,
Bacon-all kinds. Fish by the dozen or hundred.
To supply the wants and drmand-oi nay many
customers have added % ny already large stock
q full line OF
DRY GOODS, MOTIONS;
Consisting. IN part. of Dr.ss Goods, Calicoc-,
Brown and Dieachcd Muslin, Hosiery. Coliai.,
Orerails. Ready Made Clothing, and a nice liue oi
summer Hats. These gouds are marx down al
Bottom Prices aud intend [, sell them as cheap
asAny live man in The citv. Cal and see me aud
will prove it, Bring ihe "Doliars of yuur Dad
dies" and invest them where your ddtdlcs used 20
de- hu.iness. Being now established rn solid
basis purpose making my estibishmrHt per-
manent institution. Thankful o. The general
public for the large and liberal patronage bc,tow-
ed upon me IN the past, hope by Offering none but
abe best goods a. lwcsi prices aad .a.r dealing o.
merit and inCr age the - @.
ss-A All kiads oi Country Produce taken 70 cx
change .or GJ)ls Goods delivered within the
corporation.
re- Customers can have accommodations for
their horses IL they wish witAuni charge. 20.
Respectfully JAMES. II. RUDklCh.
g jesse y. Eng.c.
9A-"SA"N' James II. Rodrick.
Nav q I.Iq--lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Boot and shoe Making.
REPAIRING. &C.

rJlnE undersigned has removed his Shon 10 %.
building on the corner OF Charles ard In,,.-
strrcts-in lhc building lately oceupied by Wi.
rick 8 Weller. The characterOi tncvofkdo,,lr
the subscriber isVell known and apprctiatedbra.
citizens Charlestpwn and vicinity. ti,ls.5i~
necessary 10 add that be will cndcaror o. su.,,,5
his reputation A. a reliable workman and " ;.ie,-
ecute promptly aud nj reasonable rates ano-l.-,
given him-e either Tor New woik or Nrrairirr
JOHN AVIS CIV
Nav Is, 1874. Arrilij. lSls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
RIcSIOVAL.

TE1HE undersigned has removed DIS TIMING
ESgABlISHME NT 10 the siofe-room of Me-.
Mary Brown, on Main street, opposite ilc plf.
sonage of the NJ. L. Church. south, whore Dr. g
prepared to do in l workmanlkc maurcr Neu
Work and Repairing Prnmpiiuda ard reason.
able prices are recommo ndatiors which ! hope
will induce the public To accord me 'air share
of patronage. JOIN :. EASlEkDAl.
october % 1878
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
NOTICE.

TJAVING completed my contract abroad
which have occupied my snle ltier-ioa r.
nearly a year past, / am now prepfrc, 'or ord.
in 4 the departments OF House Building. Ad.
dress me at CharlestOwn.
Sept lG, 1876. y. e. HOLMES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
FFCETEE.
Z poor haul-alcohol.

Sr,rff fry ~1riiua in "a pan.
-.,..............
v.,r,,s
10 don take very iaSt morse .'V"''" '''
epiz'ouc.
W. ar, advised to look out foracold win
Ter. We would rather 'oo~ out ior i' in'"
look in the house Tor %.
his claimed bv some medical men that
sm9,ino week.-mrs. the cve--ight. Mavbe IL
Jo.s hit inst see how t Strengthens d..
breath.
,t-.-t+;. .,..,,,.,, .r.,, ,il merchant ;r
p.''.'--.'i,.,,;. Ilis o;i lam. n, be ,.-,
ro-.,,i5~ f,r ,.r, s.--,'t hoard of the Isl. of
Wight:
I'll, sam, hu,1lic ant tlrrs u, cvcryyear
81, fb., i.iry .,n.l g...ts sr.,lr,l in vour bowl
ofr,i, !a,liga for a straw or buttcr--r5cA-
cr t' rc- with.
f...r......;, ,...,... ,..,,..... -l,.. -.,r-l r
t-..1 '..+.. ,r-. p.,-,.., p, ,.;rar'. ,,it...--
=. ..,.,.r. ...,.' -' l-.,. ,,.,g+ b, miner. v.,
rt, p,-,r.s. Ro-,s.hilI paii 10000
f-.n.s ~. b,,.. ...t.,~,.- t,n f-,r, her eyct
G,.l .-,rio,,. ? wonder how much ~., nav,
r,b.,,s -l,.. Waterfall r,L.. off h.r b..
-......+,..., E. ;.t'.t.. I,.,.,'. i,re, I. ..--
~. l...~- .l.li..,-,', -Lar..'- r, .,-
ir, o. Mini. .. .I,,.. f,r-'., rl.,.Yr. ar th.
,.i9
,.,
i,r . h.. ..il I'm tis.ot..., e.,.n.s ..Ycs0
.r, . -. l..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
NOTICE.

4 H. persons indebted 10 the unier,iened,.
Z former Agent of The y. a. %. g. Is. Courar,
tor Frcights. o. Commissions. or 90 the iate ir.
ofStarry \ Lock, are notified that payment aus,
be made at once.
July -, 1878. j. D. STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20

Surveying and Conyeyancinr

7 WILL surrey anywhere, promptly ana o..
| short notice-accuracy guagaaieed. So,
attention paid IN connection therewith I, Mao
ING DEEDS or aRr other instruments of Yri,,,.
+. .-Cbarlestown, jefferson ca, ". "a
Dee. s, 1871. 5. HOWELL BROWN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
FOa RENT AID FOR SALE

EJY DWELLING HOUSE AND elV"L,'
vi ROOM on Main Street, Char e-i"e y,
centre Of t0wn.-arc Tor Rent ana WI. ...l.ie
ms halfacrc lot on George s'res'Ta tfsiu
-fr,.et west Of Major Kealsisy's residence,
sept n, lseV NA''i'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Feather Hat

4 chicken lived. a chickcu died,
MS ,lrfiu~.i.k- and his wings were fried
IN. feathers hv a dealer dried
And. very shortly after, dyed
S,ul De had none admitting THAT
How comes ito There upon her ha-
Phi, piumc>-a mortal chicken rise
4 glorious bird Of paradise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
1854.
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE,

Az ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY-lG PAGES.
suited Co Boys anj Girls of from SiXto sixteen
Years OF Age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
A'iralnia fret 9rts5.
Hardly Erer

Never tell q Girl You love her
Till vau think her pa Is wilin
Never tell q man hes honest
When YOU think Pee is % villain
Never think Won are So funny
That your Wit viii live forever;
Never uSc that old expression.
Weak ami weary, " Handy ever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
The ch'cl'SOn County
MUTUAL
Fire Insurance go. ,

OFFERS to the people OF Jefferson and sur
1 , rounding Counties Insurance in safe Com
panv az the actual cost ot INSURANCE, winch Is
much cheaper than the rates usually charged,
and keeps the money al home.
Good risks from responsible parties arcinvited.
Executive Committee meets every Tuesday.
DmEcrons-N. :. White, Henry 3. Davenport,
Edward Tcarnev. John ". Rider, W. II. ]. Lew
is. Daniel Hcliiebovor, VIM. J.. Wilson. Eugene
Baker. John W. Grautham. James logic. Ch1s.
p Wilson, John II. little, Jacob ). Melvin, VIM.
d. Smith, VIM. \. Morgan.
n &. WHITE. President.
IL. 3. DAVENPORT, Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CouurrrgE.-N. s. White. VIM. H..
T. Lewis, John ". Rider, Eugene Baker and " 3D..
J.. ilson.
L. 4. ALEXANDER, Sect'y &c Gen. Agent.
Local xrs.-Middleway-W Gilbert;
Kearueysvie-J C. Bitner; Iarper's Ferry
Chas. E. Trail; shepherdstown-H. e. Enter.
November 9, lS7S-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
VINEGAR.

Urine CIDER VINEGAR f)r sale 5f
GEO. ST.. .. kEARaLLl.
Sept Is. l.,0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-20
Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
FIoWcr and FcGctd6Ic
PLANTS,
sshrubDcry, * g.
Truit Hill Nursery.

rg1uE subscribers cali attention 90 the great ra-
/ riciy ofrrces, Plants, Nincs, Roses, dc. &c.,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28
INCENDIO EN- FAJARDO.

Segun datos que nos comunica
nuestro celoso agente de aquel pue-
bio, las once de la noche del 81 +,
estando los vecinos en- ell teatro, CO.
rrio la alarma de fuego. Ell voraz
elemento alzlbase rojizo 4 las nubes,
sirviendole de presa una casa gran
de, cerrada y desalquilads. Aunque
scudio el pueblo q sofocar Ell incen-
dio, antes que Sc arreglase la bomba
de un particular, duica ALI existente,
ell fuego consumio cinco casas mas, y
ell resto de la poblacion estuvo en-
gran peligro.
Dignos de elogio Sc hicieron todos,
autoridades y vecindario, en- ell des-
empeno que mostraron por extinguir
ell fuego, habiendo logrado dominar-
10 a las cuatro de la mailana.
Ell juzgado instruye la correspon-
diente sumaria. Convepiente seria
Sc desc con el incendiario para hacer
un duro escarmiento. Originate el
fuego en- una casa cerrada y sin gente,
parece que debio ser intentional.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28

y su proyectada boda motive de agudoi
epigramas.
Va no era ell mismo. No era va g
envidiado favorito de la marquesa, @
predilecto de Margarita, ell oio derechc
de Matilde : era pura y simplemente e
novio de la fcristd.
En- vez de inspirar ervidia, inspirabs
compassion, y he aqui 10 que le deses
peraba.
Il Pobre Rafael
Esta exclamation le llegaba al alma
Ell venturoso calavera Sc habia con.
vsrtido a los ojos de todos en- un pobre
hombre.
Sc encontraba, pues, entire su celebri.
dad y su amor, entire la aguda espada
del ridfculo que ell mundo asestaba
contra su fama y la pared de aquel Ca
rino que parecia hecho q prueba de
bomba.
AL verse blanco de tanta sonrisa equi.
voca, de tanta pulla, de tanto interes,
de tanta compassion al verse converti.
do en- platillo de todas las conversaoio-
nes, tuvo miedo, y pens6 retroceder.
Penso arrancar de su alma aquel senti-
miento que llenaba su vida de tiernos
deseos, arrojarlo en- medic de los salo-
nes, mofarse 81 mismo de su propio CO.
razon. Semejante golpe seria de un
efecto maravilloso, y le aseguraria para
siempre el primer puesto entire los hom.
bres de mundo. Una inconsistencies mas
completaria su gloria.
Verdaderamente era una caida dema-
siado estrepitoss. Precipitarse desde
las alturas del gran mundo, donde 90
respira el perfume de tantos placeres y
SO saborea el delete de tantas satisfac-
clones, para sumergirse en- las oscuri-
dades de una vida modesto, ignorada.
Desprsnderse de golpe de los brazos
dc la arrogante marquesa, de los bra
nos de la espiritual Matilde, de los bra
zos de Il spasionsda Mssgarita, para
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28
FOLLETEN.
FIJI,
coHAzoN z IA eAHEzE,
POR
JOSE SELG AS.
(OONTrNUACIoN.)

OONTINUAClON.D
Entire la multitud de renglones que
fernando columnas recorTian ell papel
de arriba abajo, vino a fjarse en- uno
que empezaba con letras mas grandes
mas sgras que las demas, y que en-
tre dos admiraciones exclamaba de es-
to modo:
Z" Lo ATRAP0
De este modo anunciaba el peri6dico
en- su primera gacetilla, sin citar NOM
bres propioa, el proximo matrimonio de
IN i6yen brillante, muy conocido en- los
altos circulos de la sociedad madrilens,
con una mujer oscurs, de padres desco-
nocidos, y sumamente bella.
Rafael arrojo l6jos de ST el periodico,
ocurri6ndosele en- ell acto la idea de
pedir una satisfaction q la redaccion
en- masa mas 10 detuvo ell tenor de
que la satisfaction fuera peor que la
ofensa que creia yer en- la gacetiVd. Ha-
bria sido demostrar una susceptibilidad
sospecnosa.
Sc yeia cruelmente perseguido por
los hombres y por las cosas desde que
ne habia esparcido por ell mundo la no
ticia de su casamiento con Maria. Eel
mundo Sc le venia encima. No Sc atre-
via & salir & la Gale hula de sus ami
ros, temeroso de ser blanco de alguna
broma imprndente. No ignoraba que
su estrella empezaba q eclipsarse On los
horixontes del gran mundo. Saba que
% amor sra objsto d. teFriblsa ehiafes,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28
YO

"Si 20 supiese como SO puede ence
rrar una oarcajada dentro de un sobre
esta carta iria su destino desternillan
dose de risa. No soy rencorosa, = ade
mas no tengo tempo para serlo. porqus
10 necesito todo para reirme. Mis- diem
tes no son feos, y aprovecho esta oca'
sion para ensenarlos. "
Rafael estrujo la carta entire sus ma.
nos, y no quiso continuar leyendo. Co.
noci6 Is mano que la habia escrito
pues aunque no tenia frma, las armas
del sello y la letra le dijeron que era
de la marquesa.
La segunda carta decia asl
Rafael: nos tiene Y. muy diverti-
das no hablamos mas que de v, y v,
tan modesto, huge y se esconde en- 81
1ltimo rincon de su casa -. Cual.
quiera diria que Be avergisnza de su
triunfo En- nombfe de nuestra tierna
amistad voy q pedirle un favor. Olga
me como podre defenderle porque todo
el mundo 10 tiene lastims. 5Y por
que =. Porque ha encontrado " la
eterna primavera de la isla de CALYPSO.
HUo de Ulises -. inocente Telemaco,
venga V. defenderse. :. i. La forista
sera de muy busn efecto en- los salo-
nes -. Por de pronto, nuestros SON.
breros estan de enhorabuena. Ahora
81 que nos echara V. flores. ....."
Antes de concluir la lectura de esta
segunda carta, la rasgd en- mil pepazos.
Era de Matilde.
La tercera estuvo q punto de sufrir la
misma suerte sin ssr leida; pero Squi6n
rompe una oarta sin sbrirla siquieraP
DioIa muohas vusltas entire sus ma
nos, y al fin la abri6. No SO abre ana
carta para no leerla asi es que desdo-
blandola, clav6 On ella los oios.
Lo primero que VIC fu6 an suspiro,
LAY. y Con sstas dos lstras en-
pesaba u parta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28

caer los pies de una forista. 80, era
hundirse, sepulta1se, dessparecer, ami
quilarsel
Asi discurria su amor propio, ganan-
do terreno sobre su amor q Maria. Pc
70 ell amor, cuando no es Ia vanidad
excitada, nj un deseo grosero de los
sentidos, cuando surge del fondo del al
ma, no Sc deja veneer tan facilmente, y
Rafael vacil6 antes de adoptsr defniti
vamente la resolution que meditaba.
Verdaderamente, SO dijo q 81 mismo,
es una triste cosa tener que renunciar
& la dicha de mi amor, porque al mum
do se le ha puesto en- la cabeza que un
calavera afortunado no ha de teuer jul
clio en- su vida. JQue es 10 que ms su.
criatura pobre, humilde, hiia de un pa
DIRE desconocido, de un.... ESQ es, de
un libertino como 70. Pero he aqui
que el p1blico que aplaudia la comedia
de mis- locuras no encuentra ell desen-
lace bastante original, bastante nuevo,
y Gambia los aplausos en- silbidos y de
la noche q la manana me encuentro VIC
TINA de la mofa de las muj jeres y de 10
bnrla de los hombres. Pues bien, ana,
dio : 20 desafio al mundo. -. 20 le
impondre silencio -. En- vez de retro
ceder, avsLzo /; nadie SO rie del hombre
que sabe enviar una bala la cabeza de
su adversario, 8 buscarle Ell corazon con
la punta de la espada. Esta noche me
presento On el cafe. -; visitar6 todos
los teatros, y el primero que SO sonria,
ese la paga. -. hoy mato q uno, ma
mana otro, al dia siguiente al terce-
70 .....
Aqui Sc detuvo, porque le sali6 al pa
SO una observation verdaderamente bur-
lora, one le dijo al dido:
--Despues de hsber muerto todos
los hombres, todavfa no has hecho ma.
de, porque ann to quedap todas las
mpieaea
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-04-28

Para que yea nuestro amigo Ell
Sr. Alcala como consideran su con-
ducta los radicales, he aqui 10 que
dice La Cr6nica de Ponce del %:
"Tambien ell Sr. Alcala del Olmo
hace una especie de casarto de conuer-
sion y Sc coloca de b}anco a los tiros
de los intransigentes."
Por mucho que sea ell ingenio de
nuestro amigo (y reconocemos que
tiene muoho talento) no podra demos
trar, 81 noretrocede en- su camino, que
Sc halla dentro del programa del
partido ilsular en- que tan dignamen-
te ha 6gurado. Lo sentimos por 6l
y tamblen por ell partido que con es-
ia disgregacion sufre una gran per-
dida, pues, 10 repetimos, vale nuoho
el Sr Alcald, lie estimamos sincera-
mente y sentimos que Sc lie acuse
nada m6nos que de haber hecho un
cuarto de conversion.