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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Colored ylasons OF High Degree.

Representatives of the Consistories of
the Valleys of Richmond. Alexandra
and Staunton met in the preceptoIy Oh .he
Rite i'm the city Of Richmond TUESDAY
Iiveration of Virginia. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing term:
Ulustrious Dr. II. l.. Harris. thirty
third degree. Petersburg. Deputy ana IL
lustrious Grand Commander IN Chiei.
ulustrious Magnus l.. Robinson tnlrty-
third degree. Alexandria, lllustrlous flrst
Lieutenant Grand Commander
Iuustrious DIR. s. II. DESMOND. thirty
second degree Richmond, Iilustrious Sec
ond Lieutenant Grand Commander.
Ilustrious Rev. J. w. Kirby. thirty.sec-
ond degree, Richmond, lliustrlous MINI
ister of state and Grand Orator.
ulustrious Rev. ID. Webster DAVIS
thirty second degree, Richmond ihus-
trious Grand Prior. .,.,,
Ilustrious Benz. A. Graves, 'hHly,lhlIu
degree. Richmond. lllustrious "rAnu
umstrious Rev. A. b. Robinson, thirty
third degree. Alexandria lhus''ious
Grand Secretary. - ,,.-.
IIlustrious q. l.. a. Cobell. thirty-sec.
ond degree. stanton. lliustrious orahu
nmstrious DIR. John Merriweather,
thirtv-third degree, Richmond lllustrlous
Grand Hopitaler. $3.50. .htr-
UIustrious Captain w. |. Johnson, I'M
ty-third degree. Richmond iius'i'o"S
Grand Master of Ceremonies.
rIlnstrious O. ]. Derritt. thirty-second
degree. Staunton. Illustrious Grahd
Standard Bearer. ,-.,a
iihstrious ]. r. Griffin. thirty-second
degree, Richmond Illustrious Gfahu
Captain of the Guard. ..,u.,,
Iilustrious Shadrach jackson, thlr,y-
second degree. Alexandria, lllustrious
Grand Sentinel ., hue
After he transaction of routine BUS
iness the Council adjourned to meet June
"a. 1898 in Alexandria, va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
of her friends raise 800 to put up for her

of her friends raise 800 to put up for her
security.
Maggie Penn. colored. had in her pos
session two shirt waists belonging TO Es-
tella Wilson. Estella thought Maggie
stole the waists. but II was proven that
she didn't and the costs were PAID to
settle the whole matter.
w. r. Knby got drunk. but he had
spent all his money for booze and had not
the price to pay for his liberty.
V. Dellamura and John Baunnice were
charged with having their bar open on
Sunday and the case was proven. fine
Of 800 was imposed as its the second or
fence at the same place. An appeal was
taken
Con Johnson. colored Is under suspicion
and he will be held to the 2lst instant TO
await developments.
Matt Wallace. the negro who was ar
rested for having thrty-six plugs OF to-
bacco in his possession. was turned over
10 the United States authorities
Bette Piclens. the cOlored servant. ac-
cused by Mrs c. G. Walter with having
taken a cloak from her. was dismissed
because Of lack OF evidence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Now Nearly Ready.

The Times Almanac for 1888 is nearly
ready. IL is an unusual production, com
piled for the convenience OF the Times
readers. The January /, 1913, issue Is
volume OF nearly so pages. The matter
occupying these pages Is condensed 10
the utmost point possible without impair
ment OF its value. The editor. assisted by
a corps of assistants, has undertaken 10
compile a volume or ready reference upon
all topics that come up TOR every day dis
cusslon; also. a brief resume OF the inn
portant events of the past year. each OF
which - impartially touched upon IN a
brief statement OF facts. An additional
feature OF The Times Almanac for lSye
Is the complete ana reliable political IN
formation contained therein. IL Is a po-
lltical register that one may safely con-
suit for accurate Information.
The Almanac also embraces the advan-
tages OF condensed cyclopedia OF the
events Of the year and manual OF IN
formation OF subjects statistical. official.
historical. political. educational. agri-
cultural and general. both State and ma
tionai In character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
A WHIRL OF WONDER
Is Yale's Twelve Temptations at the
Academy of VI usic To-Morrow.

Fitted with every possible attribute 10
entertain and amuse, Charles II. fale
Twelve Temptations" will be given III
all its wonderful beauty and complete
ness at the Academy OF Music ON tO-mor-
row afternoon and night.
A fortune has been expended on IL. anu
II will be found a realized dream OF OH
entail splendor. OF course the plot ueiis
with true love. that didn't run smootn,
and partakes In great measure OF 'he
fascinating, supernatural fairy element
but II also overfiows with fun pdntom'-
mic and otherwise. brought out py
corps OF some OF the best and most pop
ular comedians on the American stase
including Charles Turner, as ''Sn0ro APP
ropo' and dashing Josie Sisson, the at
tractive soubrette as Bright Eyes
In the grand ballet there Will be seen
the premieres Sgnoritas Ferrero anu
Basseggio and "A corps de ballet mdue w
of entirely young and statuesgue ia1ie9
especially chosen by Signor Aureho -
cha. the celebrated Maitre de Banet rom
London. There are some OF the prisn'-
est and most novel specialties Oh .le
day by the kosaires, the Elliott Brotnei ,,
John Hyrty. Sisson and Turner ana hose
Kesner, while Mr. Yale has furhlsheu
several capital descriptive songs, among
them, over the Bridge" with us rea,,
istc East river stage setting; All III q
Row" and Battery Park ditties 'na'
will speedily be whistled everywheIs;;
This final transformation "Davy Jonesa
Locker" with it's series OF dazzling anu
surprising changes. IL q cro~nihs
umph OF sclenic art.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
STOLE sTLpERWARE.
A West Grace Street Residence Entered
and Burglsrized.

Early Yesterday morning shortly at,ei
midnight a noise was heard on inc "a
floor of No 926 west Grace street. ehe
residence OF MIR T.. IA. smith.
No special attention was pala 10 Tue
noise at that time, but. later IN the "a
Ohen the family arose and about u
worth OF siiverware was missing, the
early morning sound was counted As nav
ing been significant.
Among the silver stolen was hahu
some solid silver pitcher, worth 3l'9. tha'
belonged to the late Dr. Il. II. SmiUi
father OF Mr.. T.. IA. Smith. ana fraha
father OF Cashier Smith, OF the Collec-
tor OF Customs ofiice, ana nuHloer u
spoons. knives and forks.
The burglar evidently knew what ne
was doing. for all the plated ware wa
left and nothing but solid silver taken.
Nothing else was disturbed, not even W.
oyercoats that hung on the hall rack pa
order 10 strengthen his nerves. ho~e'e /,
the burglar entered the pantry ana to'S
a good drink OF wine and whlskey "h''"
had been placed there.
All the doors OF the house were opei
and the belief was expressed thal IN"
burglar entered the front door Win
skeleton key. and then unlocked the o'n.r
doors that he could the more reau's
make his escape In case OF a sudden sur
prise. The police are on the case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Silver Tea.

All their friends and the public are
cordially invited 10 attend the Silver Tea
and Christmas Sale to be given under
the auspices of the Girls Guild OF the
Church OF the Holy Trinity. In the lee
ture-roorn. tomorrow evening from 10
10 o'clock.
The ladies having direct management OF
the affair are Mrs. Edward Mayo Mrs.
Charles Norman. Misses Lambert MISS
Ethel slater. Miss Edith Jones. Miss Eiiz-
abeth WORKMAN. Miss Mary Ball. and
others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Park Place Epworth League.

At the meeting Of the Epworth League
of Park Place Methodist Episcopal church
tonight the subject for the evening VIII
be Solomon" A paper prepared by Miss
Bernice Hilsman will be read and mem
bers Of the League will ask and answer
questions. Mr.. Charles W Muhley viii
conduct the question drawer
AT the Junior League on Sunday at }
O'Clock Miss Carrie Y. Mitchell will speak
on christmas i'm the Heart This Lea
que is in great favor with the young
people OF the church and Sunday school
There were eighty-seven present last
Sunday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
hoard OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
II Has Now Gotten TO BE OF Interest ia
Nobody at All.

Some surprise was occasioned by the
failure OF the Board OF Aldermen 10
concur In the charter amendment adopt
ed by the Common Council abolishing the
Board OF Public Interest.
The board has long outlived It's use
fulness and has not held a meeting for
some time past. The charter re-
ouires this body to meet once every
month. and on the day that this meet
ing Is due the janitor OF the third floor
OF the City Hall. as Is his duty, prepares
room No. for the reception OF the mem.
bers. The gas Is lighted AMI burns to nc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
The Court of Iusfice John.

John Thomas, colored. Is charged WIN
stabbing Betty Ann White with kniie'
and, although Bette Ann did all she
could to get John off, he was sent on 70
the Grand Jury. and placed under oonds
for twelve months.
William King a colored newsboy. was
fined IS and costs for fighting in the street
Lizzie Hunter. colored won't be able 10
get drunk again for ten days. unless some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Settled Tn Accounts.

The following treasurers called yester-
day morning at the office Of the Auditor
of Public Accounts 10 settle up their &C
counts
George NJ. Muse. of Roanoke city; w.
II. Perkins. OF Middlesex county; F. F.
Nnde. OF King George county; ]. NJ.
Curtis. OF Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
A Good Catch

Mr.. Jasper l.. Rowe the well-known
cigar dealer on Broad street. has just re-
turned from a weeks outing which he
spent in Chesapeake Bay fishing lie
brought with him two barrels OF fish,
mainly spots. the result OF his eXertions.
which he distributed yesterday among
his friends in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

The Suits included in this Line. 1t Is
almost sinful to sacrifice them. I'M
ported Scotch Cheviots. Genuine Cas-
simeres. pure worsteds. in all magma
BILE shades, shapes. and colors. Gar
mepts that cannot be manufactured
for this price. Original prices S165O
and SIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Want VeStibuIes on Cars,

Mrs. James A. Morris has two petitions
in circulation, the object OF which is TO
secure vestbules on the electric cars for
the protection OF motormen in the bitter
weather. Many signatures have been Sc
cured. and IL is said that DIR. w. G.. Starr.
pastor OF Broad Methodist church
has consented to preach d special sermon
on the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Secretary Gape's Views.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l6.-Secretary
Gage appeared to-day before the Com
mittee on Banking and Currency Of the
House OF Representatives 10 present a
bill embodying his views for revision OF
the currency. 10 explain and urge its
provisions and 10 meet any objections
raised by the committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Our entire stock of $3.50 and $50
Overcoats. in all conceivable shapes
and cloths. Some silk lined. others I'm
cd with the best Italian and worsteo'
Every garment made in our own WORK
room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Miss PorcherS Better.

Judge Wickham has returned from
Charleston. 8. c.. where he was called
on account Of the serious illness OF his
sister-in-law Miss Virginia 8. Porchers.
He brings the gratifying intelligence OF
the young iadys Improvement and her
expected return to health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

orr Entire Stock Of $3.50 Overcoats,
in all the leading shapes and shades
including Top Coats and regulation
lengths. $3.50 never bought better
and will not to-day elsewhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
en'S-YOuth'S
Odd Pants.

Every pab Of 50 Pants (strictly pure
woon .S123.
Evsry pair Of $3.50 Pants. ..Sl.oo.
Every pair of SO Pants. ......... s2.V'
r,~,rv nair Of $3.50 Pants. $3.50.
Every pair of 81 and $3.50 Pants. So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Our Entire Line Of $3.50 and S15
Suits. This is one of the Banner Val
ues OF this sale. Tailors can make
them no better. Every conceivable
STYLE imaginable included In this line
Sack Suits and Getaway Suits--solid
colors. fancy colors. and neat mixtures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Our Entire Line Of $3.50 Suits at
$3.50. Single and double-breasted
Sacks. Single breasted Square Cut
Sacks. IS good as the average S15
Suit sold elsewhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

will no found promptly. and that the case
will 10 ready for trial by Saturday IN the
meantime the court remains in session Tor
the trial of civil causes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Sis and $IS For

The choice of our entire stock OF
$3.50. s25, and $50 Coats. Perfection
Is not the name for these Garments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
R;ssoe: Pr;co-CIaehin6 Sae Ever Known i'm +

Kersey. Coats that we can recon-
mend and guarantee, were 81 q $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Blue and Black Kersey and Beaver
and stylish Covert Top Goats, correct
STYLES. lined with double warp ltai-
ian Serge and pure Worsted with SIX
back. Our entire line of SO Coats In
cluded in this line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Sis and $I8 For

Our entire line of S22.5O and s25 Suits.
Anyone that is judge of cloth and
workmanship can readily see the great
sacrifice in this line. No tailor, no
matter what he charges, can make or
trim them better All conceivable
shapes of Sack Suits. Getaway Suits,
Prince Albert Suits, made Of Novelty
Mixtures and Plaids, as well as Sta
ple cloths. can be found in these lines.
Every Suit no later than yesterday,
S22.50 anG s25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
Mothers Friend Shirt Waists

az dozen Laundered Waists. soc. quail
ity. ''-''
Entire Line OF 75c. Waists. .39c.
Entire Line Of s1.O0 Waists. .... sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Every 500 Overcoat. The word mag
nitude will hardly describe the line
There is hardly n cloth or style known
but what can be found in this line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17

Special prices in the Mems FURNISH
ing Department.
Special prices in House Goats and
other useful Holiday Gifts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-17
$3.50 For

Our entire line Of S16.50 and SIS over
coats. No need to describe this line
you desire can be found.
All shapes and shades.
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-04-03
DuelO Fatal Entire COS Herman0s,

En- la pequeha aldea de Moore's
Hill, estado de Indiana, ocurno el
dla "a de Mario un tragico suceso
causado por la rivalidad y los celos
que mGtuamente abrigaban dos her
manos gemelos, Jorge y Balvin Hol-
mer, hijos de padres prominentes y
acaudalados de aquel vecindario. FL
origen de una enemistad tan deplora-
bic y fatal fue que Jorge Holmes des-
de un aho antes estaba hacienda 10
corte a la senorita Marta Higgs con
el proposito de casarse con ella. Cal
win, el otro hermano, Sc hallaba ausen.
te en- un colegio donde Sc estaba edu-
cando, pero recientemente regreso a
casa de sus padres y sucumb d
los encantos de la presunta novia dc
su hermano. Sin embargo, NADIA Sc
supo hasta ell Sabado pasado cuando
la sehorita Marta rompio sus relacio-
mes con Jorge declare su preferencia
por Calvin. Una riha terrible estalld
entire los dos hermanos, Jorge decla.
r6 pdblicamente su lntento de dan
muerte su hermano. Temorosa Ia
sehorita Marta de que sucediera algu,
ma desgracia no permitio d su nuevC
amante que regresara d casa de SUI
padres, y desde entonces permanecit
este en- casa de un amigo. En- la tar
dc del dia "a Calvin sc marcho pari
su casa encontTando en- el camino ;
Jorge su hermano y rival. RinefoI
en- el momento y sc pegaron varios gol
pes, sacando en- seguida las pistolas
haciendose fuego con encarnizado fu
ror. Jorge cayo muerto de un balaz,
que lie atraveso el pecho y Calvin est
gravemente herido La senorita Mar
ia esta muy aaigida y dice que Sc VI
| 4 mataT.
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-04-03

los testlgos que nos acriminan, los ju-
RADIOS que nos condenan los reos
que sufren el castigo. FL gremio do
minador Sc aprovecha dc las ganan-
cias que provienen de tantas yictimas
culpables { inocentes, y hace gala de
su justlcia y equidad, mientras cierra
los ojos a los deHtos que cometen sus
secuases. Los negocIos estan ARE
glados de manera que caiga todo el
peso sobre la mayoria neo-mexicana y
todo el preyecho sobre los que medran a
costa dc sus desvarios discordias.
No sabemos 81 males tan concentrates
tendran remedio, pero es justo lamar
la atencion a ellos I'm de que los
neo-mexicanos EN- quienes quepa un
resto de dignidad y respecto propio
conozcan el precipicio en- que Sc ha-
Ian sumerjidos. Ras6n hay para que
nos consideren como objeto de menos
precio aquellos que han sabido apro-
piarse de todo, pues 81 nosouos hemos
consentido en- que Sc cometa tai abu-
SO, Justo es que paguemos la pena que
traen consigo nuestros errores y desa-
ciertos. Tai vez algdn dia abriremos
los ojos y aprenderemos ell arte de la
defensa propia, que es la prmera ley
de la naturaleza.
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-04-03
MENOSPRECI0
De que son 0bjeto los NeO- -Mexi-
canOs, y que AlgunOs de EllOS
Ayudan 4 FOmentar.
Pa a Ell INDEPENDENTS;

Paa Ell INDEPENDENTS;
Desde el aho de 1916 hasta la pre-
sente media una distancia de mas
de medic siglo, tempo mas que suh
ciente para averiguar los resultados dt
un sistema y para saber la progression
8 retraso de un pueblo. Bajo ell pun
to de vista de la verdad y del sentldC
comun vamos preguntarnos cual G.
la diferiencia entire ent6hces y ahori
en- la situacion del pueblo de Nuevc
Mexico. Contestando ingenuamentC
a tai pregunta dlremos que conside
rando en- conjunto todas las cosas, lo'
dltimos cincuenta amos han sldo un pc
riodo feliz y afortunado para el Terfi
torio de Nuevo Mexico. Hemos dis
trutado de la protection y amparo de
mejor de los gobiernos, que cen manc
liberal y magnanima nos han concedi'
do todos los derechos y privilegios in
herentes la ciudadania americana
que ha expendido sumas inmensas er
subyugar a los indios barbaros que tan
tos males nos causaban, y que no,
han dejado la mas amplia libertad pa
ra gobernarnos por nosotroS mlsmos
para labrar nuestra propla felicidad
adelanto. Nuestro gobierno, cpal pa
Dire benigno y amoroso, nos ha tratad'
no como a pals conquistado y anexadC
a la fuerza sino como hijo predilec
to y legitimo que tenia derechos lgua
les a la herencia comun de todos 10,
estados y territories. No ha echadC
sobre nosotros pesadas cargas de tasa
clones { impuestos nj Sc ha mostradC
Indlspuesto a ayudarnos liberalment'
siempre que 10 hemos necesltado
Nos ha dejado campo llbre para Sc
gllr la senda del progreso a donde in
yariablemente conducen las institucio
mes del gobierno mas liberal { ilustra
do del mundo. 81 no nos hemo
aprovechado hasta donde podiamos d,
Iueros tan amplIos y de privllegios tai
,enalados la falta esta en- nosotros
no en- ell gobierno que nos rige.
En- medic del adelanto general gu
sc nota en- todas las ramificaciones d
auestra socledad, forzoso es reconoce
lue en- ciertos respectos hemoS deme
ritado y que hemos sldo inhabiles pa
ra preservar las ventajas que cores
ponden la inmensa mayoria de la pc
Olaclon neo-mexicana. Prevalece Q
parecer una espeeie de decadencia
lesaliento entire nuestIos hombres ma
ustrados, sobre cuyos hombIos pes
el deber dc manteuer incoiumes 10
derechos a que son acrecdores nue'
tros conciudadanos. Hemos cedid
sin resistencia y pasivamente d recla
mos loraneos de aquellos que Sc ha
Ingertado en- nuestra vida comGn
nan tenido la capacidad para sustituil
sc en- nuestro lugar en- el manejo d
os ncgocios pdblicos. POGO poe
hemos lido perdiendo terreno en- tods
parties d causa de las discordias y d
yisiones que Sc han introducido entI
nosouos, y no es estraho que hombr'
habiles y peritos en- los negocios |
hayan arrogado todas nuestras facu
tades y monopollzado todos nuestrc
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-04-03
Salyia Arnlca de Rucklen.

la mejor saliva en- ell mundo para
Cortadas, Maguladuras, Llagas, VI
ceras, Fluxi6n, Sarpulido, Manos Ra.
jadas, Sabanones, Clavos y todas las
erupciones del cuts y posltivamente
cura las almorranas o no Sc pide pago.
Sc garantiza dar periecta satislac-
ci6n 8 Sc devueve ell dinero Precio,
2s centavos Ia GAIA en- la botica dc
Murphey Van Petten y Cia., al por
mayor en- la casa de Browne y Man
zanares.
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-04-03

sa mayorla que tenemos en- la pobla-
cion y la suma de privilegios que
es acreedora esta mayoria. A name
ra de Herman Cortez que con un pu-
nado de aventureros conquist6 Ell inn
perio de Montezuma con la ayuda de
los naturales que sc agregaron sus
tilas, nuestra importancla va POGO a
POGO cediendo d los ataques descubier-
tos 8 embozados que cada dia contra
minan los cimientos de nuestra exis.
tencia pohtica.
tQue Sc han hecho los hombres que
en- vida Supieron mantener Ia balanza
igual en- los tramites politlcosp tAca-
SO Sc han muerto todos 8 ha desapare-
cido su genero de la faz de la tierra2
tVan desapareciendo los hombres de
la ITALIA de Jose Manuel Gallegas, Mi
guel Z. Pine, Jose Martinez, Jose
Leandro Perea, Benito Baca, Jose d.
Sena, Lorenzo Lopez y otros muchos
que han fgurado en- los anales de
nuestra historian De ningun modo;
pues 81 estos que hemos mencionado J
sus compaheros han desaparecldo de
nuestro medic, han quedado muchos
que todavia pueden ocupar sus pues-
tos y seguir adelante con la tarea de
mantener los fueros de nuestros con-
ciudadanos. En- este particular no
falta la disposition en- Ell talento nj ell
patrlotismo, 10 que falta es la union y
concordia sobran las rivalidades y
las mGtuas antipatlas entire hombres
que debian caminar hombro con hom-
bro y brazo con brazo en- la protection
de sus comunes privilegios. Muchos
que son caballeros honrados y sin re-
proche AFRICAN miras encontradas y
reproches inveterados que hacen impo-
sible la asociacion y concerto de OPT
niones, y mejor preferen que sc pier
da TODD que ceder un solo punto de
sus ideas. Algunos imbuidos por sus
inclinaciones lsonjeras y aduladoras
no reparan un apiece en- sacrifcar los
intereses mas sagrados en- aras de una
compIacencia desmedida y de una
ambici6n y avaricia culpables. Otros,
animados de una enyidia inquebranta-
BILE en- contra de sus propios hermanos
buscan por todos los medios posibles
la manera de arrebatar su propia ra-
"a todos los bienes que lie pertenecen,
dando siempre la preferential d extra
nos por ell SOLO placer de que NADIA 60
cen los snyos FL pueblo inerme y
desvaido sufre las consecuencias dc
desvarios tan deplorables y POGO a po-
co Sc va convirtiendo en- el d6cil ins-
lrumento de doctrinas ten anti patrio-
ticas.
No es extraho, pues, que los neo
mexicanos sc vean cada dia en- situa-
ci6n mas desventajosa. Los bandos
opuestos Sc atacan y despedazan mu-
tuamente, a paso que los que sacar
ell provecho SC rien dc tanta insensate2
y Sc apresuran d repartirse los despo.
JOS Nos parecemos los muchachos
que Sc entretenen en- rihas y disputa'
frlvolas sin roner reparo en- las cosaI
impo!tantes y serias que tanto impor
tan 4 nuestro bienestar. Nuestras ri
valdades mdtuas nos han puesto er
Ia condicion de una raza Degenerate
que parece no tener Ia capacidad nj L
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]. II. TEITLEBAUM.

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