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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE CITY OF PRovIDENCE.
NOTICE
To Bicycle Riders.
Office Of the
Board Of Fire Commissioners,
City Hall, May l3, 1897.


The Board Of Fire Commissioners earnestly
request riders of bicycles TO dcsist from
crowding around the apparatus while tho do
partment * responding 10 alarms for fire.
Such action delays the progress OF tho com
panies, and Is not only violation Of the law,
but must If persisted in, result in serious in
Jury 20 those who indulge in this dangerous
practice.
The Board also desire TO call attention TO
the following extract from Chapter 30 OF the
Public Laws:
CHAPTER 27e.
'Section 54 The officers and men OF the
Fire Department CT OF any fire engine or
hose company in any city or town, with
their engines, hose carriages and other appa-
ratus, shall have the right of way while going
20 n fire or upon any alarm thereof when
ON duty ~ amy fire, in, upon or through any
street, highway, lane, avenue or alley IN said
city or town; and every person In or upon or
owning any vehicle. or upon any such street,
highway. lane, avenue or alley who shall
wilfully or malicously refuse tho right of
way TO, or shall IN any way wilfuly or ma
liciously ohstiuct or rctard any fire engine,
hose carriage or other apparatus VI any such
Firo Department or Fire Company, or any Of
said officers or men while going 10 n iiro or
upon any alarm thCrcuf or while ON duty at
any fire in. upon or through any snch street,
highway, lane. aveune or alley, shall be hned
not exceeding twenty dollars"
STlLLMAN WHITE,
WILLIAM ~. LUTHER,
DENTFR GORTON,
Board OF Fire Commissioners.
mli-Rt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

We have new ani esteemed contem-
porary. 1t is the "Wheelman," published
monthly IN this city in the interests of
the folk who ride bicycles, which means
just now the greater part of the popula.
tion, we should say.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

To the Editor of The News:
/ noticed in this evenings paper an article
stating that Professor William b. Dwight of
Vassar College had invented a machine for
Sitting rock. Mr.. William Kerr of 543 West
minister street, the oldest matchmaker Of this
city, invented and made tin disc, the presifery
Of which was charged with diamond, many
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

The Eastern war being settled we may
now return to our mutton, otherwise the
Cuban situation. Here's hoping that that
may be settled too without any more in
tcrruptions or diversions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Bank Assets Sold.

Tacoma, May 13 3--Tbe sale of the assets
Of the defunct bank of Tacoma, to j. j.
McKone for $3.50 has been confirmed by
the Superior Court The face value of
the assets was more than n quarter of "a
million dollars The city of Tacoma had
over 500, 600 on deposit at the time of the
failure, August Is 1896, nearly ali of
which WAS lost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Rhode Island Pensions.

Washington, May .l3-- following
pension changes resulting from the issue
Of April 80 arr. Announced:
Rhode Island, original Charles Al.
Taylor, Providence; William III. Simmons,
Centredale; original widow, sarah L..
Hoadley, (nother) !Proyidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

II. l. Gammell and his brother and sisters
have contributed the use Of large tract on
Blackstone boulevard. Mrs. Lorenzo sears
has contributed the use Of land on Pavilion
avenuelin South Providence, and AmaSs Nj.
Eaton has contributed the use Of land in Tho
Tenth award. To render these available and
10 secure n competent man TO put IN charge.
the committee must have further cash contri
buttons Immediately, rs the work must DO
pushed on at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

A new loan of $4,000 600 has been
authorized for Spain. AS to which it is
to be said that it is one thing.to authorize
q loan and another thing to get II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

When the spring time comes, gentle An
ME-" like all other sensible persons, will
cleanse the liver and renovate the system
with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. famous
little pills for the liver and stomach all the
year round.
Joseph :. .Iohnson's Pharmacy sg3 West
minister street: Metzgers Pharmacy, go
north Main street: Alfred's Pharmacy, 81
Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

The administration Of Her Majesty's
government shows no desire 10 arbitrate
with the Boer Republic. The yearning
for arbitration by our cousins across the
water usually depends on something quite
apart from any mere principle OF the
thing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

IT S. CUSTOM HOUSE AND POSTOFFICE
~. BUILDING, Providence, X. l., May IL,
1897. Seiled proposals will be received az this
building until o'clock p. m, WEDNESDAY,
JUNE >, 1891, for furnishing fuel, lights,
water, ice, miscellaneous supplies, washing
towels, hauling ashes and sprinyling streets
for this building during the fiscal year ding
June ~, 1895, or such portion or the year "a
may be deemed advisable. The right 70 re-
ject any and all bids is reserved by the Treas
ury Department.
FRANCIS p. O'REILLY, Custodian
ml3, l52t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Its 5Oth Anniversary.

Moshassuck Encampment Of Odd Fell
lows will celebrate its 52d anniversary in
Gelbs parlors at o'clock this evening.
The festivities wlllbegn with banquet
followed by an entertainment and pro-
gressive whist for valuable and useful
prizes. The company will number about
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
The Constitutional Commission.
FINAL
PUBLIC MEETING.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

The Commisslon will hold its final public
meeting at the State HoUsv, Providence, on
TUESDAY, MAY IS, ls,1 az O'Clock y. M,
at which time the extension Of the suffrage
TO women Will be discussed
All persons are invited to be present, and
20 suggest in writing such changes in the
present Constitution Is they may desire
individuals will he heard i'm regard to such
suggested changes, their speeches TO be linn
ite1 20 fifteen C5l minutes. Those who are
unable 10 he present nre invited To send sug-
gosted changes, in writing, referring 20 tho
article aud section of the present Constitution
20 which the suggested changes apply, TO tbe
clerk.
THOMAS DURFEE, Chairman.
ARCHIBALD G. MATTEsON, Clerk.
Providence, April -, 1891 ml3 72t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising OF the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, OF
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
of several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
ONLY TOM.
with apologies to will Carletou.)

with apologies to will Carleton.)
There stands Tom, the bravest Of all.
Wild and wooley and six feet tall;
Hanging on to a hope that is vain,
Waiting to plant his trees again.
II.
Only Tom-of cours~, outside
Argumentative, pugnacious and fiery eyed.
Little TO him If the speakers are late
He's en-the- wrong side of the school yard
gate.
Only n school committee somewhere
Ready to jump when no gets there;
White and Barney and Joslin, grim,
Loaded for bar and laying for him.
w.
Little care they for Beacon Hill
Since the Assembly passed the school house
bill;
Little care they for its association
And its task of improving the rest Of crea-
tion.
They are not subscribers to Beacon Light,
Published by Thomas every fortnight;
To tell of the good he has done for the cause
And air his views of what should be laws
vi.
yot thev will patiently him await,
Swinging there on the school yard gate,
And they will give him when he appears
Love and pity and tender tears-(Nit.)
VII.
Only Tom. the loudest of ALL
Wild and wooley and SIX feet tall.
May the voters guide that troubled breast
Into a long and peaceful rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
SWELL THIS FUND.
A Thousand Dollars Wanted Quick for the
Potato FIELDS.

For the excellently planned work OF the po-
tato patch committee, $1,000 are needed
Moreover, to accomplish the best result from
every dollar, this sum Is wanted at once,
within two weeks st the farthest. II is an
insignificant amount by contrast TO the good
work that is assured frop its investment.
The plan is an attractive one and may we'll
appeal to the poclSetbooks of the chartably
disposed and public spirited citizens, eslec-
tally when what is asked for Is modest
We publish the appeal or the committed boz
low. Small favors gratefully received, AID,
of course, larger ones in due proportion.
Chip in, everybody
Appeal of the Committee on the Cultivation
of Vacant Land:
The committee appointed by the mayor Oh
the cultivation of vacant city lots by the nl-
employed, appeal 10 the public fer assistauce
They ask the use of vacant land in different
parts of the city, the intention being IL lua'
pure and plough these lots, TO divide them
into plots Of one-quarter to three-Quartets OF
an acre, TO furnish the seed potatoes, tome
toes corn. beans, etc, 10 hire competent
man 10 superintend the work. and To instruct
the unemployed 20 whom these plots will be-
alintnd,- aud who will raise the crops. The
opportunity to cultivate these plots viii be
offered only To permanent residents ct ir. VI,
dence who are in need of such assistance, aid
who will be selected after careful invosliga
tion.
Contributions of money. the use of land, of
seeds, etc, are requested.
Contributions may be made TO Alice s.
Taylor, secretary, 32 Westminster street. or
to any member of the committee.
Henry Is. Gardner,
Frank +, Olney.
James II. Kelley,
Amasa NJ Eaton,
William GamuIel,
Mathew j Cum mings,
Albert BabcOck,
joseph Bauigan,
James Ii. Mctiaua,
Gilbert A. Phillips,
Robert B. Little,
Edwin II. McGuInl.ess,
Anna Garlln Spencer,
Susan g. Sawyer.
contributions will also be received at This
News office, Acknowledged and fore arded -
Ed. The News.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

II the Royal Ulster Club challenges for
the Americas cup it may be supposed
that the contest will be warm one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

To the Editor of Ths News:
There Is n bill in our General Assembly
which, ifipassed, will increase the number of
our Supreme Court judges from six to seven
Is this necessary or is it for the sake of Civ
ing Mr.. Allen life job2
Yours truly.
EAST GREENWICH TAXPAYER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
THURSDAY. MAY 13 1897.

The coming of summer is indicated by
the advance agent the first ice cream
poisoning case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

Perhaps the Hayemeyer heirs might
nave counted up their estate more richly
but for the inheritance tax
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
THE PEOPLES COLUMN,

kyERyTHING OF
ON B As A
CIsEA OR
lis )
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC MEETING.

Senate Chamber,
Providence, Nav !, 1891.
The Committee on Judiciary of tho Senate
will hear all persons interested in an act to
Incorporate the Tiverton Water Works Com
any, in the Senate Chamber ON FRIDAY,
MAY Ia, 1897, unon th rising OF the Senate.
f. H. FREEMAN, Chairman.
JOHN W. SWEENEY, Clerk. ml22t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

The News Treats Nothing Serious as
Joke.
10 the Editor of The News:
Isn't there IA serious side to this tree plant
ing in the Highland avenue school yard,
which The News and the other city papers
have been treating as "A Joke? i wish you
would inform the undersigned If an action of
trespass could not be brought against Mr..
Bicknell. Yours truly,
LAW STUDENT.
Providence, May 0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Also see Mr.. Edward Fields Book on
Revolutionary Fortifications In
Rhode Island.

To the Editor of The News:
Can you inform me as to where l may find
some historical account OF Fort hill in East
Providence. i wish that your interesting
"Gossiper" would give us an article about it,
Yours truly,
INQUIRER.
Providence, May 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
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Figured on run of parer rate:
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10 limos, months-30 per cent. of gross price
10 lines, months-45 per cent. OF gross price.
10 lines. year-6O per cent. Off gross prioce.
~ lines or over. l week-l5 per cent. off gross
price. . o.
10 6ncs or more, mOnth-Eo per cent OH
gross price.
gross price.
90 lines more, montnS-uu per cent. on
gross price
20 lines or more. year-70 per cent off gross
price.
X. o. d. contracts-Two-thirds of daily
rate for same time.
Preferred positions, 25 per sent additional.
CLASSIFIED ADvERTISEMENTS-5 cents
per line.
READING NoTICES-Not less than three
Anes ~ cents per measured agate limo.
WEEKLY NEWS.
Transient rates same as daily.
Contracts rates in weekly for display, one
third OF daily rate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
Acknowledgements.

Contributions will also be received at
News office. Acknowledged and fore ard
Ed. The News.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13
ADVERTISING RATES.
IN EFFECT MAY 10. 1897.
-u~-v,x.f .rNurpnTGTIC.

GENERAL ADVERTISING.
Run of paper--5 cents per agate line.
First page-7I6 cents per agate line.
Change copy at pleasure OF advertiser.
DISCOUNTS-( Change copy.)
On volume and open space contracts allow
Space TO be used in one year. Figured on
run Of paper rate:
s.lo lines, 40 per cent, equal 3 c. per line.
6,24J lines, 80 I52
10000 lines, 80 "a
2U0O0 lines, 90
On contracts amounting in one year to-
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Sl2 gi oss, 30 . sta
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xQcD gross, 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

Providence, MAY 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

There stands Tom, the bravest Of all.
Wild and woolley and six feet tall;
Hanging on to a hope that is vain,
Waiting to plant his trees again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-13

Providence, May 10.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

NEW YORK-Thc close Of the wccl,
Rcca continued firm Hnd advanced
market Ia both cotton ard weeien goods.
The feeling among buyers IL Hlll good
ono. and the market In nctlvc IN spec.
ulntlvc way Agents for wooden mills
and commission men ore making fur.
Their advances In sorgcs ana some other
limos, even the opening prices which
wrrn advanced from thuHc OF last sen a..
Hpn, There soOma to h. no lngglng In
The buying on this account, Dress
goods arc also btluglug added pFleca.
Cotton goods Hrc very firm. Stnpll
goods are IN Wchdy demand. with adj.
vnncoa In both blrnchcd nnd brown cot.
tons reported In various quarters dur.
Ing tho week bonlmH nnd other cunrso
Culnrod goods are In such demand that
stocks at hFRt hands show mo pipnp nj
exhaustion, the curtallmont OF prnduc.
ton In eastern mills being a Htrung fac.
tor In The fltuntlun In prlut cloths
this w peculiarly noticeable. The mar.
kot has strengthened, extras being firm
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

CHfCAGo-Thc trade in cattle was
dun. Prices were about steady. Extra
steers sold at 81 Oj0j 2O choice TO me-
dlum steers 81 SOFAS 90; cows aud helt-
crs. fair to choice 81 75G4 35 calves
50 OOd5 IS. Trading In hogs was brisk
and prices were steady to shade high
err, although receipts were large. Salea
were at an GXtrome range OF 81 bOD3 30,
chiefly at 81 7OM3 75, Prices were about
ice lower than week ago. Trade in
sheep was fairly active at steady prices.
Sheep sold at s. 25di 90 and lambs at
50 jO05 30. Feeding sheep brought 50 85
as 80 and feeding lambs 81 50d4 90.
Western range sold at 50 SOFAS 49, Re-
celpts, cattle 200 head; hogs q, 900 head;
sheep $500 head.
EAST L1RERTY-Cnttlc steady: cx.
ira 81 9Oa5 co.. prime 81 SOFA 10: bulls.
stays and cows s. 0Od3 TO; common Ia
good fat oxen 81 OOd3 a. Hogs slow
and lower; prime assorted light and
pigs 81 l0Gti Ia; hest medium 81 ESQ
4 10: heavy 81 7ja3 So: roughs 81 6Oa
80 Sheep steady; choice 81 1894 20;
fair 81 tOQ3 so; spring lambs 50 75G
3 co. Veal calves 50 OONG %,
CtNCINNATi-liogs, nctlvc but low.
or nt 50 26di 90. Cattle quiet at 81 2jm
4 So Sheep steady at s. 2j6J a., Lambs
higher at 81 bOp5 ~,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

Cassells Journal: Anyone can ac-
Qllre a good memory" said the tench-
81 to his class, III he trains his mind to
hang things on their own pegs. so to
sgeak For Instance. in what year was
Iladatone born?"
~ don't remember" answered the
Don't remember? Well, YOU must
goabout II In the right way. How many
Aushs were therc?"
Nine"
ber" '" '''"'' '"u' ''u'''-
Eighteen"
Now multiply II by ono hundred"
eighteen hundred"
very good, Now hold on To that
" ,.,, many graces wcre there2"
"ritocacIy Multiply that by Itself"
JuHt 70. Now add that 20 tho result
'gn lltHl obtained ana what have you?'
,G,ghlcou hundred ana nine"
wen now you have n. Gladstone
m'' born IN 1909 Everything depond1
upvh going 10 work Ia a pruper man.
IharB ull" w VI "''P
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09
THE YUKON FIELDS
Where Gold is Picked Up and For
tunes Made.
HISTORY OF THE REGION

And the BsvsIep.ssnt Of ths aIsnsas In-
du,try In that ssetIOn-'Thsre Is Plenty
=, Room for ProspsCtOrs, aS There Is an
Area OF Over 700 Miles to seOHr over.
Existence. However, In that Land or
PromlIs Is Attended with Many saeri-
flee. that Few Men Have ths Nerve to
Eudurs-How the District Is Governed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

TAKE great care in requesting your
grocer to always furnish you with the
Wheeling Bahery's fine bread. and be
particular that every loaf bears thelr
special Tin. Seal" Regardless Of the
great advance In the price VI
flour the loaves will remain
usual large size and contain
same weight OF good, pure, wholesome
food as formerly, and retail at the old
popular prices of &c and i0c per loaf,
Bread is sod by all first class grocers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

NEW YORK-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, decreased Si,7lS.925, loans, In
creased S6,556, 200; specie, increased
s639, 400: legal tenders decreased Si,55S,-
coo; deposits, Increased S,iS7,s00; clrcu-
latlon, decreased $4,000, The banks
now hold il,O02,ls5 in excess of the re-
qulrements OF the % per cent rule.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

The Cleveland, Lorain s. Wheeling
Railway will run through coaches Ia
Buffalo. for this occasion on August %,
Consult our agents or o, r. Wood, tray
cling passenger agent, Mcclure House
block. Wheeling. w. Va, for rates and
train arrangements.
NJ. G. CARREL,
General Passenger Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

ihio best Halvo In the world for cuts
,,msoe, horos, ulcers, salt fhoum, fcyor
,',,s, telleF ehappeh hnndn. rhilblnIns.
tivIn,. ma all skin oruptlona, and posi-.
IA sW .ntoa plies, or no pay required IL
N. runihhtnod 10 give perfect antlafae.
"voh UT money refunded. pfIco rs cont,
wv uoA' For sale BY Logan Drug ca,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

NEW YoRK-Pig iron dull; south
ern 50 0Oal0 90; northern $40 5Oql2 co.
Copper steady; brokers Sll 1919. Lead
quiet; brokers 50 60. Tin plates quiet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

~ u 9fugristH. HaRtabtss Br. MiteS Pans
"hpn Headache. "Onu cent a dusa.S
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09
RAILWAY Time CARp

ARRIVAL and departure OF trains on and
after May lG, 1877 EXCLAMATION 81 Reler-
snee Marks; 'Daily DAILY. except SUM
u4y, daily except Saturday. lDaily, ex-
eept Monday. Sundays only Saturdays
only. Eastern STANDARD Time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09
Wool

NEW YORK-Wool steady; fleece
I9a25e; pulled No. 3 20 extra 9sa Ssei
Texas l0Gl5c,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-08-09

at 9-lsc. an advance Of l-lse over. pre-,
yious prices.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-08-25
RlCOS Y POBRES

Ills pues muy dfcl llegar poder darse 4 conocer?-
pregunto la joven terror
krug content6 mrar oos consternados
cuuras de la boveda
En salon, muy grandoso, mas moderno, los
hace algunos Troyon, Rousseau Corot
Courbe Fromenn ell espectaculo
soador.
irstutrices, en:retenian e copiar pasajes.
estas artistas afcionadas daba gusto
IAevaban vestdos prop6so, delantar peto
mutcolor guantes Y la simple VISTA por la fescura
faldas la impeza de cazado, advinaba que
che las esperaba puerta, aquea copas que
queaban ]ndoentemente elias mas
la bcceta ell caballo.
Por fin, despue dc haber rocorrido todas las
ciceroue la dijo:
--iEa bastante tempo hemos perdido 'ya.... venid
la condujo a la saa cuadrada.
Al, delane del celebre del Georgano Con.
Campestres haba copia
concluda.
La joven sc detuvo extasada.
-sY bier-la pregunt6 Krug gozandose sorpresa-
que decfs de este?
Teresa permanecio muda
Sc hubera podido zanzibar ell la copia ell
mismo encargado del Louvre hubiea noado ell cambio.
Era semejanza acabada
La forma la EXPRESSION los memories detales la nea, ell
coorido todo era admirable!
-iOh! maestro!-exclam6 Teresa.
Esto fue todo 10 que pudo decir.
-sEs paeadero?
iEs admirable!
-Pues bien querda amga-djo Krug de
rabao tai deshonroso Me he resig
nado contra mi voluntad fin de ganar pan para
famia Sabes pagaran por esta copa7 Agunos
luses atrevo decros cuantos por que
gonzaria Soy desconocdo habtae sa deer
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-08-25

CORRESPONDENCE PuERro-R -R1co,>
mas pobre de los desocupado vienen
calentarse aquf faltos de asio.
Lanzo suspro y abrendo su csa de plnuras,
cogio paeta los pnceles, leno de de
manchas de odas classes cooc6 delante cabaete
Teresa haba de los dvanes de tercopeo
hora de la mahana.
Sc ola POGO ruido.
Sc eaba gusto aque medic comfortable, donde
agrada
bilisima.
Krug daba la Ultima copa
En- realidad como habia dicho Teresa admirable.
De cuando Sc haca discfpula la
decfa certo orgulo:
De todos modos reproducir asf, casi crear iY
pensar que endre tai pedazo de pan para mi
vejez
En- entrada del salon parte de la gaera de Apoo
acababa de pararse hombe con oJos muy aoertos'
examinaba los cuatro angulos del salon.
Era burgu6s oncuena ahos, ben conservado,
de faccones colorado de espeso
girls ell bgote ecorado Era alto presentaba todas
las apariencias de saud superior.
AL yer oven pinor, su cara expreso el contento
de ell hombre que dice:
-iPor fin! he aquf 10 que buscaba.
Sc drgfo haca artista verle do con voz en- que
habfa cierta tmdez:
Ah isois vos senior Outlet? IA que debo ell gusto de
por aqui?
Ell solt6 carcajada sin disimuo
alguno, dijo:
-Debo franco Krug quiero ocultaros 10
que pienso es la pintura 10 que'me atrae
Krug sonrio con amablidad.
-iPor fortuna pensa todo el mundo como vos senor
Outlet -dijo-De modo, que sea de los artistas?
Outlet contesto: -
Harlan otra cosa por marchara peor mundo!
-SLo creeis as?