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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29

Nan, that old bachelor doesn't visit you
so often of late -
''No Every time he came I made him
sit ia a plush chair, drink cup of hot tea
and then look at my plush covered album ,"
Chicago Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
A Good Retort.

'This car said the surly passenger.
reminds me of an organ. 1t has SO many
stops
Reminds me just now of q street or
gan retorted the tired conductor. at
goes with crank. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
fetal 6. "A. R. Route tost Paul.

Sunday. Aug. 30 arrive st. Paul Mon
dav D. m. Chair cars, Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers. Official head
quarter train for the Grand Army,
Vonan's Relief Corps, Ladies of the
G. A. R and Modoc club. Take the
Great Rock Island special to St Paul
only s12. 35 for the round trip.
A. NJ. FULLER,
City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
phone 1874.

DR.. A. P. Sawyer: After using one
box of the Pastilles find myself en-
til ely cured. My case had been treated
by several doctors. Lucy Bitner, Kan
sas, III. Frank Sim, Pharmacist So1
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
SerfoHslY.

"See here, Kissed the burglar in chief
to his understudy, 'stop your snickering
Can't you learn to take things more seFi
yP''-Detrcit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transpor-
tation Co.
Lake Superior Steamers.
The Great Lake Route.

Own the New Steel Steamship Manitou.
Sailings from Chicago.
For Maekinac Island. Detroit. Cleveland,
Buffalo, Toronto, etc. Tues. a. m, Thur. II a
m. Sat. p.
etc. Tues. 8 a. m. Thur II a. M, Sat p m.
Illustrated pamphlets mailed free on april
cation.
Office and Docks, Rush and n. Water SITS.
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

RQR average weekly net income with $3.50
W. invested. Safe, conservative. Prospectus.
sEoofs, free, &c DAILY, 1898 Broadway, New York.
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Don't Forget The Editor.
PM. .IRI-FR .Dee

| 4 AANA- A3IAGI AJ0C. IO3 1CUU MT. J ". Adams, the man who prints the GRAPHIC, please allow me, through the columns of your paper, to tell Santa Claus what I want. Dear Old Santa Claus: l want a copying slate, a lot of pretty pie ture books, a doll, and d yellow dress. This is all I want, as I don't want to put too much weight on the Reindeers, and I hope you will bring MT. Adams something for being SO kind to the little children.
 1 remain yours truly,
 Ethel H. Sehloss. No. 324 Pullen St.
 *#x
 Dollies With Curly Hair PINE BLUFF, Dec, Is, 96. Dear Santa Claus: Mama has bought us a fiddle, And beautiful cloaks, bran new. She says, they are Christmas
 presents.
 But we don't believe it, io you? So now dear Santa, just bring us Dollies with curly hair, Please don't ges smut on their faces,
 1t will ruin them we declare.
 Your best friends, Willie Jean & Margie Bell Atkinson.
 ###
 A Buggy With a ParasoI
 PINE BLUFF, Dec. IS, 1896. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me great big doll, and a buggy with a parasol on it, cradle and bed, and a bracelet, some candy, nuts, oranges, bananas and apples. Now dear old Santa Claus please don't forget to bring me all these things.
 Your little friend,
 Mary Lee Sallee.
 x
 santa Too Slow.
 NOBLE LAKE, ARK. Darling Santa Claus: Can't you hurry up and come? Have Xmas before next week, 'eause l want my stove. want damper for my stove. You better not come down the dirt chimney, for your clothes will be dirty.
 Your child,
 Sallie Jarvis. P. S. Don forget the damper.
 ***
 Big Doll With Yellow Hair.
 PINE BLUFF, ARK. Dear Santa Claus: 1 want q big doll with yellow hair; I want a set of doll furniture, and a. necklace. believe this is all that | want, but have little baby niece l wish you would bring her some toys, and a gold bracelet, ifyou have one, and a little doll, with hair, that is dressed.
 Your loving friend,
 Nettie Robinson.
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] our lfleliH, ZAc1 TAAKERsLEY
Don't Want Iceland i.

Mir. J. ". Adams, Esl:
 Editor of the best paper in the city, please allow me, through the columns of your valuable paper, to tell old Santa all my wnnts
 Dear Santa Claus: am six years old and l want you to bring ne for Christmas one copying slate, q box of candy, doll, a few picture books. This is all l want as I don't want you to bring the whole of Iceland.
 remain your loving friend,
 Bernice F. Schlosss hr.. oD4 D,.lI...
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Your little friend,
 Daisy Sallee.
A Youthful Carpenter.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec. 18th, 1896 Dear Santa Claus,
 Please bring me a little wood buck saw. auger, plane. hatchet, and a tool-chest to keep them in. l want a knife and some fire works. Our house is number 1211 S. Olive St. Come down the big chimney, because the stove hues are all so little you eouldn t get tine things through.
 Your little friend,
 ROB LEE COOK BYRD.
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Your good little boy,
 CLAUDE SPARKS.
Wants a Wheel.

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me q bicycle, fl you bring such big things as that. ex- pect l have been g good boy; some bad boys say there aint no Santa Claus, but I know there is, because my mama told me so. Please think of me every Christmas, until I get as big as Jumbo Howell.
 Your little friend,
 FRANK FELLNER.
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Fire Works. of conrse

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec 1G, 1896. Dear Santa Claus
 Christmas is nearly here so l will send you list of the things l want. Please send me bicycle and q good knife. and l would like to have \ picture-book, a foot ball and top. Ofcourse you know that l want some works
 Your friend,
 XAcK TAAKERsT.ry
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Wnnts a Bicycle Too.

Dear Santa Claus: would like for you to, please bring me great big doll and bug gy with a parasol on it, and a fold ing-bed and bracelet and a bicycle too, some candy, mits, oranges, ap- pies and bannas. Dear old Santa please don't forget me.
 Your little friend,
 Daisy Sallee.
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Let Me Not Be Forgotten.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec. IS, 1896. " Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll machine, a s0uggy set of dishes, a table, Sne furniture, girls top, a stove aaaa German nurse; also a pair of ealed shoes and goods to make a doII dress.
 ihanking you for past favors l re- aan your friend
 Samie Reeves.
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Wants . Roeking Horse.

f santy:
 'aM q little boy two years old NJ live at 712 West 9th avenue. N Hssse bring me a Rocking Horse, |% norn, train, little doll, ball and |"fe book with A B Cs in it.
 'Se 'lo Hot forget brother. Bring aii air gun and some fire works.
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Win Go 10 Bed Early.

lear Sandy:
 ayou will bring me what I wantI sa De good. Dear Santa Claus, l
 S'a1 Q little gun, jumping jack, a s'iE book, spade and a hammer,
 saa horn. Now santa Claus be |~9and come, l will go to bed early. Edgar MeWms.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19
 WIn rry.to De Good,
December 10. 189e.

5-0NEIIF F7K-I IHf I1WV' My Dear santa Claus
 As Christmas is nearly here l thought ] would write and tell you what want you to bring me. l would like to have . doll, q doll bug gy and china cup and saucer. I have not been very good this year but l will try to be better next year. The Baptist church is going to give a Christmas tree for the Sunday School scholars.
 Yours trustinglX,
 NANNIE CoPE. 1903 South Mulberry St.
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Don't Forget Lales!de.
Pine Bluff, Ark

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a whip, q pony, a fairy tale book, a top, and some gloves to wear to school. Bring Edith something too. live in Lake side-please don't forget.
 Harry Woodbridge.
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Wants to Make a Noise.

December l9, 1896. My Dear Santa Clans:
 Since it is mighty Christmas | thought l would write and tell you what l want. l would like to have four punches Of fire crackers and q gun and some marbles and some ap- pies and oranges. Dear Santa Claus 1 was very thankful of what you brought me last Christmas.
 Yours trustinely,
 ARTHUR CoPE. 1903 Mulberry St.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19
Wants Nice Things.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec. F, 1896. Dear Santa Claus: want you to bring sister and my self a machine, doll and a story book. Papa will give me q tree and I want you to please put nice things on it.
 Your little friend,
 Madeline Wesche.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19
Wants Little Here Below.


 PINE BLUFF. Dec. IS, 1896. Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, and q doll buggy and a cooking stove, and oblige.
 Your little friend,
 Sallie o. Alexander.
 .*#
 He Deserves Them. Dear Santa Claus: have been sick long time but please don forget me- Please. Mir Santa Clause, I want bicycle and a story book and box of blocks, and a train that will toot.
 Your little friend,
 Eugene Brady.
 +*#
 Wants to Whlttle.
 Dec. IS, 1S96 Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a red top, a nice wagon and a set of harness for my Billy Goat. Bring me brand new knife.
 Eugene Philpot.
 #**
 Kiss Her. sandy" My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a folding-bed for dolly, a prayer book and tradle and a dolly with dark natural curls. Now when you come, Santa I'll be in my little bed, so give me kiss and I'll wake up and see you.
 Future
 ** Not Bicycle, But Tricycle..
 PINE BLUFF, ARK. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me some blox, some candy, nuts and fruit, and a large doll buggy and tricycle. too.
 Eula McMillan. 521 E. 9th is our number.
 
 Wants to Shoot,
 PINE BLUFF. Dear Santa: Please bring me little rife, a pound of shot, some firecrackers some candy and nuts. 1 know you are a good Santa so please bring me these things.
 Your little boy,
 Fred McMillan.
 x Wants Nice Things. PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec. r, 1896. |
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THE CHILDREN EMBRACE THE OPPOTUNITY
 TO MAKE KNOWN THEIR WANTS.
Old Kriss Kringle Complies With Their Re-
 quests, His Baskets Will be We'll Filled.
Lovingly, one of your little boys,
 John Franklin Westbrook.

Lovingly, one of your little boys,
 John Franklin Westbrook.
 **
 Only Years Old. Dear Mir. Adams: Please print this so old Santa can see it. am ? years old and all I want is little doll, box of candy and a little fruit and that is all.
 I remain your little friend,
 Selma l.. B. Schloss. No. 324 Pullen St.
 
 Wants 8 Tooth. Dear Santa Claus: am a little boy one year old and all want for Christmas is a tooth so I can bite Aunt Betty when she wants to take me out of my bath.
 Aaron Katzenstein.
 Trustingly She waits,
 December }, 1896. My Dear Santa Claus: l thank you very much for the nice things you brought me last Christ mas. Please bring me doll, a music rack, a ring with q ruby or an opal in it. doll bed, a doll buggy. nuts, candy and fruit. That is all 1 want.
 Yours trustingly,
 Bessie Byrd. I211 South Olive St,
 w
 Wants Whole Train, Dear santa Claus: Please bring me q wagon, a train, a knife, horn, drum, some fire works and some fruit. am your good little boy. 1 am i've years old, and | live on 9th avenue, Santa Clause please don't forget to come.
 Preston Grace.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19
Wants q Gun.

|
 PINE BLUFF, ARK, Dec. r, 1896. Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a pistol, gun, a little train; some apples, oranges, candies and nuts, and anything else you will.
 Your little friend,
 LOUIS E. WILSON.
 #*#
 Will be Good. Dear Santa Claus. am that good little boy six years old, what lives on Walnut streer. want you to, please sir, bring me q buck and saw. what cuts; q real iron train, what moves; a box of fire crackers, drum, and a great many goodies to eat.
 If you will bring me all these things, what ask for, willnot hop any more wagons, nor run away from mama no more. will not tease little brother I will put the nickel, what papa gives me, in the basket at Sunday school. forget, l jes warnt the engine with q key to it.
 Your good little boy,
 CLAUDE SPARKS.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19
Don't Forget Che Cannon

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me q mahogany top. game The Bycicle Races, little cannon that shoots caps. q book, some fireworks and eonfections.
 Your little friend.
 VEo ALEXANDER.
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irauIffy uury7ug Efp' x devotetl wife
 izilffren snrvive F
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himself a committee of one to do what he caa for the ball, aud try
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No. 324 Pullen St.

tention also to the high hats n churches. Mir. Hall said that Ire o,,antlv inc minister was complete '
Semi=weekly graphic., 1896-12-19

1903 South Mulberry st.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21
QUESTION BRADLEY
He aqui el reto que 81 senior Ampudia di-
rigi6 al general Johnson, corresponsal en-
Cuba do Journal do NueYa Yolk:
"MR BRADLEY T. JOHNSON

General: ca Espafla la carrera del honor
IS la nitar por exceleDcia. jguoTando 81
que suscribe, si On los Estados Uuidus los de-
dlcsdOs q 10 milicia sieuten del msmo mOdo,
y torma. Tai appreciation parecera usted
impeItiEente acsso; pero cuando contempla-
mos, bqui, en- el pals cl5sico de los caballe-
rOs, un general de la Rep1blica Americana
del NO1te, convertible en- calumniador, estoy
en- el case de peDsar 81 exiate en- la familia
miiitar yankee, alguien que como usted, des-
conc zca las leyes do decoro que requiem sus
actos para con ell pdbico.
- CalumDi6 usted despiadadamente al
eJercito espafol en- cierts CORES pondencia di
rgida al - Journal; calumnio usted tam
blen las autoridsdes de esta isla, en- 81
information Sc olVid6 usted de cuanto Sc de-
bia 81 mismo.
- Deberes de subordinacion gentlemen &
mGchos militares de mi pals para no man
CHAR su Ciguldad contendiendo con listed, y
otros, los mas, desdefian solventar asunto
alsuuo de honor con quien como listed, lie
va la mentlra en- su pluma por sistema, ca
reciendo del vslor moral consiguiente para
MERCER ell dictado de caballero, tai cual en-
ire los espsnOles sc entedde
'Pero 20, que no teDgo contraidos, por el
pronto deberes militares semejantes, nj es
cIupalos que me alejen de usted, devuelvo
con creces aquellas injuriss q su autor, ha-
clendole Ia insprecisble hoDra de elevaTlo
hasta mi, ofreciendole Ia OCCASION de lavar al
olv'do one de II mismn ha tenido en- eI terre-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21

Sc fsente 4 IN Maceo de pacotiIIa
Bueno fuera que Mr. Ryan, que tu
vo tempo para sacar Ell rerrato de esq
eabecilla. hIc ese publican, 6aIo la #
az s0 Pala6ra, la copia fotografica.
Agrega el colega que algo Sc CO
rri6 por Ia Habana de la fabuIa de Ia
venida & la Habana del cabecilla Ma
Geo, pero sc desvaneci6 prouto ell ru-
nor, quedando todo reducido & Ia
categoria de una soberana guasa.
a consecuencia de este y iugando
Ell nombre del Consul Mr.. Lee unto
con sl del camelaaO Mr. Ryan, La
Lucia envl6 uno de sus redactores
para sostener una entrevista con el
agente consular de los Estados Uni
dos, resultado de la tai conferencia
son las siguientes aseveraciones que
pub lea el colega referido:
Que Mr.. Ryan no era huesped en-
es!a ciudad del general Lee, y que
no vinieron juutos q esta isla como
Sc ha dlcho.
Que no existfan entire dicho gene
raj y age caballero relaciones con
hdenciales sobre los asuntos de ca
racter p1blico 4 Official, no siendo
cieito cue el general Lee 10 despidie
"a bordo Ell dia que Sc marcho
Que Mr.. Ryan no fue portador
hasta Washington. de despaehos del
consul Lee, ofciales nj reservados,
para el presidente de la rep1blica nj
para el Secretario o de Estado.
Que Mr. Ryan no desempefia min
gun cargo p1blico dependiente del
Departamento de Estado en- Was
hington.
Que puede suponerse que el reP0r.
tags DE- Mr.. Ryan, seg1n Sc ha publ
cado en- los peri6dicos de New-Yoik.
de h4ber visto q Maceo, etc. solo ODE
deci6 a1una mala jugada que lie hi
cieron para embromarlo y reirse de
{, los reporters de los peri6dicos dc
New-Yoik en- Ia Habana, y por t1lti
mo, que cusIouisr cosa que Olga 6
publique Mr. Ryan, debe ser consi-
de.ada como suya eXclusivamente,
sin envolVer en- sus fantasticas nara
clones ninguna otra persona mu
cho menos, quien como Mr.. Lee,
est6 dispuesto Proceder en- el des
empeho de US funciones con Ia sc
riedad que demanda el alto cargo
que desempeha.
Resnltsdo de todo esto: Que al
Ia ,keS Mr. Ryan 10 cGlarom. :. CO
mo los melones de Castillo. Solo
que resul,6 pePino
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21

sudario ell pedazo de manta. Era de grande
estatura, y su cabeza pelada parecfa desmesu-
radamente pequefia; un movimiento espasm6
dico agitaba labio inferior, grueso col
gante. Adelant6se paso paso, como un nino
que va hacer una travesura, y al llegar don
de estabs Ia vela, acerc6 la llama las manos
tremulas, tan facas descarnadas, que la luz
que tenfan encerrada les daba una especie de
transparenoia hvida. Msgdslena Morel seguia
desde su lecho todos los movimientos de la
vieja; esta, sin apartar las manos de la luz,
bai6 la cabeza empez6 q contemplar con
imbecil curiosidad ell monton de rubfes y dia-
nantes que estaba sobre Ia mesa. Absorta en-
esta contemplation, acerc6 inadvertidamente
las manos la llama, Sc qnem6 y di6 IN grito
terrible
AL ruido despert6 Morel sobresaltado
levant6 la cabeza. Tenfa cuarenta amos, su
fsonomfa era franca, inteligente benigna,
pero marchita descarnada por la miseria
una barba blanca cubrfa la parte inferior de
su cara empedrada por las viruelas estaba
calvo, y asf las arrugas que cubrfan su frente
como sus parpados rojos infamados, indi-
caban preooz seLectud el abuse que hacfa
de sus vigilias. Por uno de esos fen6menos
tan comunas entire obreros de contextura de-
bill que SO dedican trabajo sedentario
que los obliga guardian una postura casi In
variable durante todo Ell dia, su cuerpo era
contrahecho y de miembros diminutos. Obi
gado & inclinarse continuamente sobre su
banco y hacia el lado izquierdo para dar mo-
vimiento la rueda, Sc habfa petrifcado, por
decirlo asf, en- esta postura, que mantenfa
por espacio de doce ounce horas d1arias
asi es que habfa contrafdo una especie de JoyS
roba, andsba torcido hacia IN lado. Ssu
brazo izquierdo, eiercitado constantemente
en- dar vaeltas & Ia rueda, habla adquirido
IN desarrollo muscular considerable, mlentraa
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21
CORRESPONDENCE PARTICULAR

Sr don A. B., Guanica.-Fu6 nuevamente
para usted Ell sef1or Ell 6ltimo n6mero
del Suplemento
Sr don L. 8 Yauco.-Complacido aver en-
10 que indicaba en- su carta del dia IS.
Sr dOa G G., Aibonito. Aver sali6 por
tercera vez ell anuncio. segunda ter
cera Sc publico en- la primera plana.
Sr don J. L., Gusyanilla. Hoy Sc publica
el edicto que remitio.
Sr don G.. NJ Piedras. Recibido cinco
pesos en- dos d6cimos de billetes premiados,
abonamos su apreciable cuenta dicha can
tidad. Gracias.
Sr don F. T., Jayuya. .-Recibida la suya
del le abonamos siete pesos so centavos de
los recibos de O. y M. Esperamos 10 que
nos indica en- 50 estimada.
Sr don L.. Patillas. .-Recibida su grata
y los diez pesos en- valores. Agradecidos a
su mucha actividad. Olga las psginas del
folletin que desea para el sefior O, y ell Sc
for &.
Sr. don R. M, Lsjas-S Sc le remite hoy Ell
n6mero del vier1es dltimo que solicita
Sr. don P. P. O., Barranquitas. .-Recibida
su carta. Hemos dsdc de alta a don O. s.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21
BfB1foTECA DE ia DEMoCRAC1A"

que me pierda otro diamante como el aflo
pasado Dios sabe los que nos cuesta y 10
que nos costara todavia. Y afadi6 dirigi6n-
dose sus hijos Felix, da de beber 4 tn
madre.
No, no, esperare s al pobrecilo Sc va
a enfriar-dijo Magdaleue.
NO tendre mas fyIo fuera que dentrc
del ierg6n-repuso ell nifo levant&ndose.
-Vaya, Sos vaisa la CANA de una vez2
-dijo Morel en- voz alta y amenazadora la
vieja, que no guerra separarse de la mesa
Sc empenaba en- coger una piedra.
Felix.
-Pues rompe Ell hielo.
-Esta muy duro, y no puedo.
-Morel, r6mpelo-diio Magdalena con
VOC dolorida inpaciente-ya que no tengo
una poca: me deieis morir de sed
-Pero Sc6mo quieres que dele sola to
msdre2-grit6 ell infeliz
No podfa librarse de Ia vieja idiota, que
empezaba va irritarse y murmurar entire
dlentes, viendo Ia resistencia que le oponfs
MoreI.
-Ll6mala td dijo Morel su mujer,-
porqne veees te escucha mejor que mf..
-Vamos, madre, volveos Ia cana; 81
no haceis tonterfas, % dare cafe que os gus
ia tsnto.
Mira, mira-repuso Ia idiots, hacien-
do al mismo tempo ademAn de apoderarse
de m rnbf.
.Morel procure apartarIa con suavidad,
pero fue en- yano.
-Pero si "a sabes que no conseguirks
NADIA hasta que In amenaces con Ell lAtigo-
grit6 Magdalena.
-Ya 10 s6; pero aunque este. demente,
ESQ de- amenazar con nm lAtigo una pobre
yieja. .vamos, no me gnsta--diio Morel;--
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21

no consiguiente, donde podriamos dtscutsr
satisfactoriamente eetos extremes.
De usted etc.-Firmado
Manuel de ADspudiG."
Ahora resulta cue el sef1or Ampudia es
hombre de pocos escrGpulos. de p6sima con-
Quota, que fue separado del servicio por ha-
Der cometido delitos contra ell honor militar
segdn IN corresponsal de la Autilla hernia
ma.
FL cual afiade que ell incidente ha terminado
con IN acta en- que los padrinos del Ampu-
dla retiran todas las ofensas inferidas al
senior Johson por 81 desdichado poderdante.
lBuena plancha!
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-07-21

que ell derecho, siempre inerte apoyado sobre
la mesa fin de presentar las facetas la
acci6n de la mueia, estaba espantosamente
fiaco descarnado. Las piernas, delgadas
y casi consumidas poT la falta absolute de
eiercicio, spenas podfan sostener su cuerpo
aniquilado, cuya fuerza y vitalidad parecian
concentradss en- la parte ejercitada por ell
trabaio, 8, seg6n deoia ell mismo Morel con
dolorosa resignation NO como para sus-
tentar ell est6msgo, sino para dar fuerzs al
brazo que mueve la rueda.
Al despertar sobresaltado vi6 enfrente La
vieja idiota.
II Que buscais, madre? que haceis p
pregunt6; luego a1adi6 en- VOC baja to-
miendo despertar la familia: a:-Volyeos & la
CANA, madre no hagais ruido, que estan
durmiendo Magdalena y los nifios.
Yo no duermo, estoy calentando q
Adelita-diio la mayor de las nifas.
No puedo dormir con ell hambre que
tengo-afiadi6 uno de los ninos,-ayer no
me toc6 ceuar con la sefiorita "Alegrfa.
-iPobres criaturasi-exclam6 Morel-
crefa que estabais dormidos; asf 6 10 menos. :.
Tive miedo de despertarte, Morel-
exclam6 su muier,-si no te hubiera pedido
un POGO de aqua, porque tengo mucha sed;
estoy con la calentura.
-Voy darte;a; pero antes es precise
que tn madre Sc vuelva la CANA. Yamos,
madre, meteos en- Ia CANA; Jdejareis quietas
esas piedras? Pronto & Ia canal
Mira, mira,-repuso La idiota sefialando
& m gran rubf
Que me yoy enfadari--dijo Morel
ahuecando la VOC para asustar 81 snegras
apartAndole suavemente la mano.
- Dios mfol Dame aqua, Morell--ex.
clam6 Magdalena-me muero de sed.
-Pero si no pnedo quieres que dele
tn madra echar mano Iaa piedras, para