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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
we Arc Rell-RingPrS

in every sense of the word. Has your belle
been rung? Undoubtedly we have the
incest Iewery establishment in the city
and most complete stock. Whatever you
want In our line you can find here; We
make a specially of Optical Goods-Glasses
to suit your eyes-that il, to say we mea-
sure your eyes aud give you glasses to NJ.
g. LUMsDEN Il Son,
73l east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
EXCITEMENT ON 'cHANGE.
Tho Big Pool In Chicago Gas Dissolved
Cause, Money stringency.
fBy telegraph to the lhspatch.i

fBy telegraph to the ltsDatcn.i
NEW YORK, December 19.-There was an
exciting time on the Stock Exchange this
morning when the announcement was
made that the big pool, including james
R. Keen. |. d :. Mormser, and
E. @. Benedict. which has been carry
ING about 100000 shares OF Chicago
Gas. had been dissolved. the contrast
having expired by limitation. With the
first report Of this occurrence there was was
a STAMPEDE among the holders OF Chi
eaeo Gas certificates, and the price
started down rapidly. The traders who
have been watching the stock tor
A break offered II down at first, then u
flood OF commission orders 10 sell came IN
from all quarters There was no support.
OF course, and the certificates which
closed on Saturday at 81, sold at 81.
Then ons of the firm OF ]. 4 s. Wormser
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
The Naval Rendezvous.

by TeI0ETHpU 20 ~" I7'7Fu77I-''
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December l9.-he-
preventative Herbert, OF Alaoana' lhtro-
I'D 'n the House to-day a bill autho-
r,,ing the secretary of the Navy TO define
and establish suitable anchorage grounds
in Hampton Roads and New York hatbor
during the continuance of the naya! rem
devious next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

much 90 my qualification, ! found
him awake and comparatively cheerful.
lie had partaken of nourishment through.
out the evening. aud the family were also
more cheerful. During my stay he con-
versed with me at considerable length.
and shall be greatly surprised il my ser.
vices are needed al any time during the
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Cflypr Novelties.

Match-BoIes. Ink-Stands, shaving Art-
cles NiniGrettes, ManicuIe-Sets, Comos'
Rrushea. Tollet-Sets, Chatham Ornaments,
Mirrors. Jewelry-C Caskets. Pn-Irays, and
other articles too numerous 70 mention.
Ii. NJ. Moses Company, 92O Main street.
Remember the prices on all goods re-
Juped
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
WALES ANO CHICAGO.
More Rumors That Hts Nibs Is to visit
the Fair.

fBy yA1glo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON. December l9.-lt Is again ru-
mored that 1t is the intention Of the Prince
of Wales to visit the Chicago Columbian
Exposition. 1t is said that be will make
the trip across the Atlantic early next sum
me in the royal Yacht Osborne, which IS Il
vessel of / 500 tons burthen and 1909 horse
power, and that he will dIsembark either at
Montreal or Quebec, proceeding thence TO
Chicago. The Osborne will be escorted by
Il number OF British warships. Though IL
Is impossible as yet TO verify the rumors'
thev are repeated so often and with such
particularIty OF detail that 1t would not be
surprising II they turned out 70 be found
cd on fact
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
To he Cardinals.

(By Anglo-American cable 70 the Dispatch.l
LONDON, December 19.--The Most Rev.
Michael Logue, Archbishop of Armagh
and Primate Of all Ireland, and the Most
Rev. William Vaughan. Archbishop OF
Westminster. have received letters notify
ing them that they will be made cardinals
at the coming Papal COnsistory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

There IS an old saying, " IL takes two to
make q bargain
We have the Pianos and will be glad TO
have Won call. make your selection, and
complete the " bargain"
WALTER ID. MosEs ~ Co,
1905 Main street Opposite post-ofiice).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

4O5 east Broad street, have beautiful dis
plav OF Christmas Goods, Diamonds.
Watches. Jewelry, Latest Novelties IN Gold
and Silver. See their stock, which is
marked down at low figures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
A TRIFLlNG JURY.
Severely Rebuked by the Judge and Dis
missed In Disgrace.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l


CHICAGO. Ill, December 19.-Aremarka-
bic Jury was srmmarlly dealt with by
JudGe Rrentano to-day. It was the case
in which the mother Of 9-year-old Mabel
Angel was suing Brown ~ Co., con-
tractors. for S25. 600 damages in causing
the death of the child. The jurors
peutioned to have whiskey and ci-
cars s.nt into the jury-room, and.
receiving no response from the Court,
decided to have some fun with the Judge.
The result was verdict finding the charge
of negligence true and awarding the plain
til / cent damages. Judge Brentano iu-
stantly set aside the verdict. administered
a terrific tongue-lashing 10 the jurors, dis
missed them IN disgrace. and fined the
nlne chief culprits 10 an amount equal TO
their fees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Sugar Plums, Bon-Bons, Conserves, and
Candies Of all kinds may be seen III pro-
fusion at Kaempfs No. 10 north Ninth
street He sells the most delicate and
the sweetest candies IN the clty-reason'
why, they are fresh every day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
p,,,,,,ns, n,,.s,,hIe Cocoa.

Unlike other cocoas or chocolates 1t Ia not
greasy. ana though containing all the nutriment
o. the richest cocoa bean, It is so prepared that t
makes a delicious tatlo drink.
No Christmas aud New Years table should be
without bottle Of Angostura btters, the world
renowned appetizer, Of exquisite flavor. Bewaro
Of c0untcrfeits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

BRIDAL AND ASN1yERsAEY Presents.

NowLAS & Co..
92l east Nam street,
are now opening handsome and fine
Diamond Necklaces,
Diamond Pendants,
diamond Hair Ornaments,
Diamond Lace Pins.
Diamond Scarf Pins,
Diamond Solitaire Rings.
Diamond and Ruby Rings.
Diamond and Emerald Rings.
Diamond aud Sapphire Rings.
STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES.
PuG-BOxes, Pin-Trays. Stamp-BOxes,
BonGou Boxes. Match Boxes, Book Marks,
Pungents. Flasks. and large assortment
cf Mirrors and Brushes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Go 10 julius Schumann. 6S1 east Broad
street. old and reliable ieweller. TO buy
your Xmas Gift. See his beautiful stock
of Diamonds. Watches. and new style OF
Silvar Novelties at low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Sale of Fauquier Farms.

10y teI0sTHPn " V"V ~ >, =,
Brr1xoEE, December l9.,,Mr. I. n
Harrison has Just sold his Boiling Brook,
Glen Iomond. aud Gap-Run farms, IN in
Tana,ier ~ county. Va, comprising l,5OO
acres, res to MIR. j. A. Buekner, OF Baluinore,
Tor $50 600. Mr.. Buckner wili conduc'
LARGE stock-farm on the property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Raiiwsy Ordered Sold.

ArarsrA GA. December l9.-ln the
u,,ted states Circuit Court to-day a decree
of foreclosure was ISSUED in the case OF ,at tne
Central Trust Company OF Georels, asqielii' RoiiS
the Augusta, Gibson ana Sahaeisr,l,e ,,a"oe
i'ne rOao and the road was ordered sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
CnmpanIons, Companions.

Who wants the handsomest Christmas
present OF ali for
Wife.
Daughter.
or Sweetheart?
A few exceedingly handsome Ladies'
Companions will be sold at lowest prices.
T. A. MILLER.
Fifth and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
nncaI Orchlds sold.

lBy Anglo-American cable to tho Dtspaich.l
LONDON, December 1.-The sale of tho
Marlborough orchids began this morning.
The highest price paid at to-day's sale was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
..s,spmen, in Philadeishia.

pvr ,nv,pH.A. Pa, December l9.--The
,,nhs'aan Wood. .Psper Company assigned
~ toiSay for the benefit OF its creditors
Inc liabilities Of the company are es.l, y,
mated at about SA76,0o0. with assests o'
about 81 500, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
pnimetto Railway Law.

fBy teiogFhpn 70 VI" "''V'
Co1umprA. s. G., December lg.-Goyernod5 ;,ldN =
r;SIynen today signed the Wilson railroad
IN, iiiiisb wb;ch passed the Legislature last
1eek U giving 10 the Railroad oominls;slt. mss. n =
,he power 70 fix PASSENGER anu ile,sds snsds
,ates and otherwise controi tue fa'i'o"u'
OF south Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

The Prettiest Things ou Broad street
beautiful girls looking in Syduor Il Hund-
ley's. III and Tl3 Broad street, az the beau
tlful Chairs. beautiful Desks. and many
choice pieces OF beautiful Furniture, suit
able for Xmas gifts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Floral Designs and Cut Flowers
TO order.
NJ. Il. CATLIN & Co.,
9O1 east Nam street
For a Sweet Tooth.

The Candies made fresh every day by
Kaempf No. ilO north Ninth street, are
more delicious than candies sold else
,,bara
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Large assortment Of handsome Holiday
Goods, consisting of Silk and Gloria
Umbrellas, Neckwear, Gloves. Handker-
chiefs, and other articles OF Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods Just opened at 728 east
MAN street at rock-bottom prices.
l.. LESLIE SPENCE,
728 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Syduor & Hundley. III and 7l3 east
Broad street, are headquarters for the
latest and best Furniture, and are selling
lots of Xmas Goods. Fancy Rockers al
most without number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

II your Back Aches. or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, Il is general debility. browns
Iron Bit,ers will cure you, make you strong
cleanse yonr liver, and give good appetite
tones tho nerves,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

\ CoUGH, COLD, or SORE THROAT should not bo
neglected. Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs are
simple remedy and give prompt relief 25c.
hoX
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
; Dollars.

DR.. Coates win treat all those who may apply
for treatment NJ the low rate " dollars per
month. and will furnish all medicines free.
sIIlfnflnn fIle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Only New and Fresh Goods at Vsshon Il
Roses, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Childrens Chairs. Buffers Trays, Chif-
fonIeres, and Hat-Racks for Xmas.
SYDNoB d HUSDLRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

All New Nuts at vashon & Roses. Sixth
and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Our house and stock best IN the city.
VAsHoS IL ROsE, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Christmas Holiday Rates on c. and O.

China Gases. bookcases. and Medicine
Gases for Xmasa at SYDNoR x HUSDLEY's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

by telegraph 20 inc Dlspatch.I
NEw YoRK. December l9.--By O vote OF
bfs In favor 10 l04 against the Produce Ex-
change wall be closed on Saturday. Decem-
ber 2lth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Best Wines (for cooking and table, at Va
shon & Roses, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Large and choice line of Sidebosrds for
Xmas. SYDsoR & HUsDLEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Music Stands, Hanging Cabinets. and
Book-Racks at SYDNoR a. HUNDLEY's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
MP L pRARCR COATES.

70s cast Franklin street, Richmond, Va. once
bOurs: o A. ". TO 3 p. NJ. Sundays 81 20 IL M.
SPECIALTIES: CATARRH-Aose, Throat,
Ear. aud Chest.
Consultation at once or By mail free. Medi-
cines furnished. II you live at distance send
for symptom blank. de l3Iu'Ih2sa-nr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

When you buy you got the best at Vashon
Il Roses, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

For the holidays the Chesapeake and
Ohio will sell round-trip tickets between
all stations az low rates. Round-trlp rates
from Richmond 70 Lynchburg. -, and 10
Norfolk, 50. 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Victory Corn and Bunion Plasters give
immediate relief. A painless cure. Sold by
druggists end shoe dealers-c5 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Snnft& snnff

Victory Corn Plasters cure ingrowing
nails even with tight shoes. 20 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Fine Crackers (new goods.
VAsHoE 4 RosE, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
pe,utiFul Ron-pons.

Best goods for the least money.
VAsEoN a RosE, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Fresh -Puddingat Vashon Il Roses,
Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

You get the worth or your money at Va
shon d Roses, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Heavy Merino Undershirts,

All New Goods at yashon & Roses, Sixth
and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Christmas Goods innumerable at Vashon
II Roses, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
Holiday Goods.

See Genuine Santa Claus at Vashon i
Roses. Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Salvation OIL the peoples Iiniment, Is
guaranteed the best. IL will cure you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Choice stock only at yashon 4 Roses.
Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

for cheap Slippers at FOnD & PrArnOsa's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Az staple as sugar. and equally II not
m ore ussft,l' is DIR. Bulrs Couan syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Look Out
for cheap Slippers OF FORD & PEArRoss's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

When you buy get new goods.
VAsHoS d RosE, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

Fifty cents.
4. LESLIE SPENCE,
728 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

for cheap Slippers at FORD & PEArRoss's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

See our stock if YOU do not buy.
NAsHoN d RosE, Sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20

. Ufanu display OF UDrIstU1hs TIHHIs, rSru
Baskets, &c, at reduced prices.
J. H. HAavEY,
Nos. 4 and S west Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-20
" ALTBED L. Looms, NJ. D.,
" FRANCR HyATT, NJ. D..
tsN. II I.r,s-s-,..,- II II -
r,rrs nr 1MrRlvEa,ENr
.n.,n,nrranh % the pispatch.l

DBL. Doctor, will not say how near Mr.
t...... q, being out IF danger; still one
....... SAID thai he had very strong hopes
tr.-. Blaine might improve so that 1t
,.. .. possible for him TO be removed
..-. uHre genial climate, presumably
... & California. where the change
r.. be- thought. be beneficial, if 1t did
IL Il i c-muletn cnre.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-11-22
CRONICA

No debemos hacernos ilusiones. Para
nuestro partido Paso va la edad florida
de los suenos y de las fantasmagorias.
Aferrados, como Don Ouiiote, un
idealismo caballeresco, hemos roto mas
de una lama en- defensa de poeticos per-
sonales, y mas de una Aldonza hemos
convertido en- Dulcinea del Toboso Pc
70 paso para nosotros ell tempo de la
andante caballeria, y hora es va de que
imitemos ell ejemplo de Sancho, que con
su logica abrumadora representa- la prsc-
tica de la vida.
Nuestro partido no ha muerto, no mo-.
rira mientras existan puertorriqueflos de
.corazon, pero justo es confesar que ca
rece de impulses de estimulos.
Acordado el retraimiento, ell Directo-
rio hase entregado la pereza de los
cuerpos eufermos que, faltos de energia
y robustez, no sc atreven mover el
brazo por evitarle un dolor la pierha
ST no fuera por la prensa que un dia y
otro da esta hacienda sonar el nombrc
de la colectiVidad, cualquiera creeria que
esta habia cumplido va su mission sobre
la TERRA.
Los comites desorganizados, las ma
sas autonomistas marchando a la desban-
dada, mientras unos Sc retraen, otros
sc pasan con armas y bagajes alenemigo
Y a todo este el Directorio, 10 que Po-
driamos llamar eI general en- jefe del
ejercito, tendido, como un musulman,
en- su tienda de camPana. con el mar
gnlkf en- los labios. vagando indiferente
Ia mirada por el desorganizado campo
de batalla
La prueba la estamos. palpando en-
estos momentos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-11-22

mosa sangre fria. Pero una cole1a razona.ia, Ia
mas temible de todas, comenzaba sacudr sus
nervios. No comprendia, no guerra todavia COM
prender. 4 pesar, una luz debi remota,
brotaba en- 10 oscuro de su pensamiento. No
guerra verla y la esquivaba, temeroso de 10 que
pudara hacerle descubrir
LEGO la calle de Rembrandt Sc apeo sin
mudafse de ropa, contra costumbre, Sc dl-
rigio las habitaciones de su mujer. Penetro
en- el gabinete donde la condesa sofia estar con
frecueneia, no halo 4 naaie. Maquinalmen-
te consulto ell reloi eran las doee menos Guar
to: Atraveso Ia habitacion abrio Ia puerta
de la alcoba. Delante de su escritorio, estaba
Lydia escribiendo. Volvi6 ella ligeramente la
cabeza, creyendossqne era Leila quien entraba
Al yer marido, SO evanto rapidamente, no
sin cierta turbaeion, deslizo mana un .te-
legrama, que al parecer redactaba, debajo del
papel secante.
Instantaneamens dio 4 rosfro una EXPIRE
sion risuena amable I; crefa conveniente agra
dar, y yendo al encuentro de su marido
- Como, sois vos-- tan calzado!-- Que
agradable sorpresa Mejor dicho, que oc arre de
particular para que asf altereis vuestras cos
tumbres asasa
Con los ojos fios en- lst lioiiaa de papeI baio la
cual el telegrama habia sido ocultado, Rainlln-
do permanecia inm6vil cuatro pasos de la io-
ven. Segufa esta con inquietud la direction
de Ia mirada de su marido, instintivamente
sc mantenfa entire el escritorio 81. Prepara-
base conbate entire aquellos dos seres, de
los cuales uno habfa sido esclavo del otro ell
tirano, sintiendo rugir la rebellion, Sc ponfa en-
guaraia-
IA No sabeis 10 que surede - preguntd
Ploerne con ma voz que Sc esforzaba por con-
servar tranquila.
Mo, amigo nfo -respondio Lydia con al
mirable sencillez.
70 No habeiz lefdo NADIA r
! Raimundo busc6 con los oios el Figaro 81
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-11-22

Amigo mio, no Sc sabe ad6nde puede lie
varnos este negocio- Acabo de encontrar
Tresorier que eorria como nm loco hacia su
escritorio. Cree muy probable que mauana no
haya NADIA que vender. 80 Estamos en- poder
de quien nos soltara muy facilmente.
--Defendamonos.
--Falta yer 81 es possible. Hoy nos reunire-
mos. Champ-Dieu acaba de anunciarmelo.
Sc nos citara por o6cio.--- I no sabfais ma
la Pobre amigo, siento haberos dado la iris
te nneva l---- Ea, hasta luego
Volvi6 tomar cttpe Ploerne continue su
camino.
Aquella desgracia venia distraerle de sus,
crueles cuidados. iQne le importaba el dano de
su capital comparable con la herida de su cora
z6n = Felizmente iba sacudir sn atonfa la
necesidad de ocuparse de los intereses del
Compton.
En- su ignorancia de los negocios, no crefa
que ell desastre fuese complete v que aquel pa
pei tan pr6spero pudese de tai modo baiar en-
pocos dias, como globo enorme, hinchado
por ell peso de Ia especulacion, que un allie
razo vacfa traidoramente en- alguuos segundos.
Sentfa, sin embargo, gran prisa de llegar su
casa, pues en- su alma, repentinamente desper-
tada, Sc concretaban extraIas preguntas, 4 Que
era muy urgente responder.
La mas inportante de todas era esta: ssC6mo
Lydia, al parecer exactamente informada por
Beruheimer, me aeonsej6 comprar, cuando es-
taba prevista n bssia, me induio 4 aceptar un
puesto en- el Consejo de Administration. en- el
momento mismo en- que el cargo sc considerable
tan expuestofr
Reforzando esta observaci6n.con todos los
recuerdos que desde Ia vispera torturaban su
peusaniento, acab6 por preguntarse 81 tenfa en-
Lydia un secreto " terrible enemgo.
A tai extreme llegaba el tietno y con6ado
Raimundo, que dnrante IN aHo Sc habia dejado
condueir gusboso por la blanca mano de la mu-
Ter adcrada: suponerla REQ de las mas infames
traiciones, discutir estA hipotesis con pas
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-11-22

Tai y como funcionan en- Puerto RI;
co, una paradoja, un aborto, un on
gendro del rencor politico en- concnb;
nato con la intolerancia.
Algunos logran degenerar en- cr6p;.
cos.
.Otros resultan agudos Y fulminantos
Otros son anodinos est6riles.
Todos reclaman ell pasaporte sin do.
mora, y gravitan sobre los pueblos Sc.
meiantes 4 losas de plomo aplastaptes
sombrias.
81 ell cielo quiere que nos libremos de
Ia playa Que jubilo infinite Que sa.
tisfacci6n legftima! iQue anchamente
Sc podria respirar. paSadd Ia epjdemia!
Daban, esta en- puerta.
] " .Daban. debe traer ell decreto en- que
se 9corte .elq abuse de- nornbrar alcaldes
aai~
Va es hora. sy.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1892-11-22
A DlESTRO Y SINIESTRO
Los alcaldes.
He aquf 81 gran tema.
El tena fecundo, que no Sc agota

Gaulois, que la joven leia todas las maTanas al
levantarse, no los vio. Lydia estaba tran
ouila los habia deiado en- su tocador.
-tPnes bien! FL Compton Sc hnnde el ne
gocio ests gravemente compronetido. Los
one tienen interes en- perderlo, le ham dado un
golpe mortal.
= dos n1fo!Adijo la joven asustada jun
tando has manos.
Tan artfsticamente 10 6ngi6 que Ploerne du-
do nm momento 81 Lydia ignoraba realmente la
catastrofe.
-;Pero como es posible7 -murmnr6.
Y Sc alter6 su rostro sus ojos llenaron
de lagrinias.
-Es un hecho, cuya gravedad no necesito
explicaros- Cuanto poseo- mas aiIn, esta
comprometido en- el negocio- - Espero que no
me reconvendreis por clio, pnesto que compar
It's norafnente mi responsabilidad, desde ell
rnoniento en- que me shabeis aconseiado.
II Estais seguro de que ESQ sea tan gravel
No cabe la menor duda. Pero 5como Bern
heimer no os advirtio, hallandose en- la fuente
de los informess
Sc habr4 enganado como tantos otros.
Los eios de Raimnndo Sc turbaron Sc es-
tremeci6. Lydia acababa de pronunciar La pri-
mera palabraF decisiva. 0cultaba que Samuel
Ie habia aconseiaao. LA acoso pFegnntas
--i Que os ha dicho estos tiltirnos dias
One el negocio continuaba muy bien.
II que conyenfa comprarf
-Siempre comprar.
- Estais bien segnra ReAexionadlo bien.
No afirmar era perderse. Lydia afrm6
-Claro que 81
Raimundo apret6 los dientes hasta hacerlos
rechinar. Dio un paso adelante, Y con una voz
que mujer no le habfa dido nunca:
II Mirad bien 10 que me contestais--dilo;-
Sc trata de cosas serias
ii Pero Dios nlio !-contest6 ella hacienda
por reirs annque empezaba sentir miedO
extrano. ~ One signi6ean estas maneras de
iuez de Instruction.