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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
HANOVER TEACHERS,
Meeting OF the County Association
Thanksgiving German.

ASHLAND. VA, Soy. Z.-Special-
The first meeting this session of the
Hanover Teachers Association was held
to-day I'm the Graded Schoo.-house mere
There were about thirty teachers present.
Dr. A. G.. Wiehtman. of Randolpn-Macon
College delivered a most Interesting lec-
ture ON brain Culture
A paper was read by Professor NC
Chosney on General School Manage
ment" and talks were made by supefln-
tendent Campbell ana others, The assoc
citation viii meet again ON The loui1l
Friday in December.
a Thanksgiving german was gwen W 'H-
nesday night at Masonic Hail. Those
matchmaking were. Misses Bera Wri-nt
with E. H. Sym0nds. Marguerite Wrlent
with Mr.. Crenshaw, Amelia Kerr WIN
s &. Lcalco. Julia Weisieer with .. VI.
Cox. Hattie Scott with IT, W. Danieis.
A-ros Homer with p. NJ. Cox, Wayne
Jones with W. Lancaster, Anna Naden
with IT. Drewry Kerr Fanny Byrd WIN
ston and Ray Buchanan, Mrs Adds %
with Mr.. VI. B Pace. Misses Annie Win
ston with Mr.. Coulling Rose Morris with
T.. S. Wight. C0ndi Bridges with A. g..
Southau. Mr. and Mrs. Marye stays
Mr.. Roberts. Hary Davis. s. j. boswell
j. r. Neville and W. S. White.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

DRrArPTORY AUCTION SALE or
DESIRABLE CENTRALLY LOCA-
TED IMPROVED BRICK PROPERTY.
40. 5l7 NORTH FIRST STREET.
By request of the owner who is fully
determined 10 SELL s shall offer the above
mentioned. hrst-cass brick residence
upon the promises. ON
TUESDAY, Nov. %. lS9S. at i.2o p. NJ
The improvements consist of "a compare
lively new detached brick dwelling, con-
tanning or 9 r0ms with modern Improve
ments. such ass latrooe range, city gas
and water The location is excellent and
well adapted for a. business mans h0m'.
The lot fronts ON the east line of FIRST
street between Clay and Leigh streets
commencing ut a. point ON the east hne
of First street. 2lO feet south OF Leish
street and fronting ON said els- line OF
First street - feet and extending back
between pa.auel lines lo0 feet to an alley
T. feet wide in the rear
Terms liberal ana announced an SALE
CHARLES a. ROSE
Aucu0ueer.
nov. %. g. %. %. O.. %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
Virginia Baptist Historical Society.

The Virginia Baptist Historical Society
viii hold us November meeting in the
Second Baptist church lecture room next
Tuesday night at : s. clock.
Papers OF much interest Will be present
ed by Rev. James r.. Taylor -. D., ard
RO. Lee TraylOr. Esq. OF this city
All the llie and annual members and
interested i'm historical work. or who may
wish 20 spend Is pleasant evening, are
cordially invited 20 attend
At this meeting plans viii be made 10
get up an interesting programme Tor the
annual meeting, In February.
Tho officers ~ the society are Or. j. j.
Tavlor. president. G. ~. Ryland. u. ~"
secretary. AID an executive commute
Ncrsre Y y Johnson and no. Lee
Traylor. OF this city. and Rev DIS. IhoFn-
hin and Thomas T. Duna~ay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

Collector Bethel returned yesterday
from West Point. where Dice has been on
a business and pleasure trip.
November has been the best month at
the Custom House Boo many years There
is marked increase i'm the amount and
value of imports
NJ N n Pennctf. OF New York. asking
certain Information concerning T. Bennett
Seaman. who shipped ON the bark VIM.
p. Piaiineus from Richmond, November
aith 1883 The records oi that period aye
AN destroyed and Tic Information could
not bee furnished.
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Valentine Museum Tree.

The trustees Of the Valentine Museum
being so much gratihed AT the real inte-
rest shown by the people in the collec-
lions have determined 10 keep the in
stitution open free to the people until
December 3D.
The ticket system will be adhered TO- 10
prevent overcrOwding the building. ana
II is suggested that persons viii ask only
for tickets the day and hour they intend
visiting the institution.
There are a number Of donations Of
interesting objects already added 10 the
collections. including pictures manu-
scripts. original letter archaeological
specimens etc, since the opening day
November 2Sd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
Thanksgiving Ball.

A grand Thanksgiving ball was given
Thursday night at Saongcr Halle under
the management Of Messrs. Mcgalis and
August
About twenty-five couples were present,
and all had q most enjoyable time. among
them being Misses Lula, Katie. and E.ia
Mercdifh carrie Fisher. Annie Kranitzky.
Katie Byrr.s Goldie ST John. Katie
Ramon. RAY Davis. Cohen Maggie and
Mamie O'Brien. and Bessie Timberlake.
Mossre Harry Bailey T.. w. Nichols.
+ Ramon. Il. Pagan. william Graham
Gcorgc Wakefield T.. nuggan. l.. Farley,
Allen Jones. Frank Fisher. Thos. Byrnes.
John Cunningham. Charles U.s. Bon
August. Mr.. and Mrs. James Tully ana a
host of others.
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There was given at the residence oil
Misses Annie and Marion Brown. 3is Res
crvoir street. at $50 o'clock Thursday
night a delightful box party. Those
present were:
Miss Annie Brown. Miss Marion Brown
sfiss BESSIE Fraysier. Miss Alma Cottren
Miss Reed. Miss Ferguson Miss Smith
Miss Maude Curtland. Miss Leila Curt
land Miss Alma Knuckles, Miss Curt
land. Mrs. Fraysier. Mrs. Brown. Mrs
Lee. Mrs Bishop Miss Bessie Lee.
Mr.. Russell Splitter Mr.. Charlie Splitter
Mr.. Howard Bishop. Mr.. Howard Tray
Tor. Mr. Jack Traylor Mr.. Lonnie Wood
son. Mr.. Gorgna. Mr.. Tucker Brown, Mr..
Thomas. and Mr.. Smith.
The musicians were Mr. Russell Splitter
guitar, Mr.. Howard Bishop 'mandolnl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

Tho services in connection with the IN
staHauon of Rev. Donald Guthrie as coz
pastor OF the Second Presny terrain church
fh1f Rev br Niosel d. H0gc's physicians
consider that il would not be wise Tor
him 20 venture out yet 10 take part IN
the services. and II Is hoped mat when
the services are held Or. llose VIII be
able TO participate. Nj. 1ulniie teadl "
consented 20 having the exercises post
poned for this reason
Or. Hose was improving yesterday, and
stated that he felt much better
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
AUCTION SALE --Fuinre DAYS.
CURATOR'S SALE
of
Personal Property ar Anc ton.

ON WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 90
lSgS BEGINNING AT 10 O'CLOCK a
N AT HOME PLACE" OPPOSITE
THE SOLDIERS HOME rs HENRlc(
COUNTY. ] viii sell by Auction the per
sonaI property of the Date g. M 4. Ban
consisting largely Of Bui'dne Materials
sroh as cut and uncut Granite presscl
Brick cream and Spotted. Tie 'ar root
irr and Glazed and lngHlod 10
rro,rfb. &c Lumber and nnorar,
builders Doors Extension Ladders car
re,ters Benches. IRON Pipe ard C1Itiug
for Fencing. and Fence Posts. hnOden
Hardware. Tin Down-Spout' tn1 r''tk-
ine-Tuhes. nine Stoves for heiiing and
pine. three Horse carts and Harness
Tools. piouehs. noos &c. Sc. Also 1
lot of poucd Plants OF various Kinds
which ladies and others can see. ii
sired before doy ol sale on the premlses.
TERMS AT SALE.
GEO j. ROGERS. Curator.
g. II. A. Han Deceased
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
CLARKE COUNTY POLITICS.
\ Live Campaign Ahead for the Local
Offices.

BERRYNILLE. VA. Nov. Especial
The election OF county officers TO Doe held
next May promise To- DE the hottest in
the history of Clarke county Already.
although it is six months before election
day. a. number of candidates for the sew
eral offices are making AN active canvass
among the voters.
The officers 10 De elected are sheriff
Commonwealth attorney. commissioner
of revenue and cOnstaolcs and masis-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

The Central Womens Christian Tenn
perance Union will observe universal
Temperance Sunday" by holding SER
vice AT Friends Westinghouse on SAD
hath evening at $3.50 O'Clock. The SER
vices will be conducted by MIR. George
S Wise. the newly appointed preacher
for the Society OF Friends. inc puoic
will be cordially welcomed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
Hnntsmen's Good Luck.

A large number Of sportsmen who
went down in the neighborhoo1 OF West
Point hunting Thursday returned yester-
dav. They had very good luck but suf-
fered severely from the cold.
Among the returning successful hunts
men were City Sergeant Claiborne Epps
and Mr.. G. O. Saville clerk OF the Law
and Equity Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE or
l. HOUSE AND LOT ON NORTH SIDE
or o STREET. BETWEEN THIRTY
THIRD AND THIRTY-FOURrH SITS.
By virtue of a certain deed OF trust
dated July 5th. 1880. of record In clerk d
office of Hcnrico County Court, in -. 49,
l8i A. page 1853. default having been made
in che payment OF the debt thereby see
cured ana being required by the bene-
nciary SO 10 do. We viii sell by auction
upon the premises On
MONDAY, THE &Tif DAY or NO
VENEER, 1895
at 4.30 o'clock p. M, that Dot of land with
improvements thereon, fronting 70 feet
on the north side OF % street ay "a depth
OF 100 feet. to Do foot alley being part Of
square 80 in Adams Addition
TERMS.-Cash sufficient 10 dcfr1y tho
expenses of sale and to pay % debt of
Sll48f: balance az j. months. interest
added and secured by decd of TRUST
A. j. CuEWNI NG
T. SITIEKDlNG
Trustees
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poon,e Who Live in Glass Houses.

ROANOKE. VA Nov. 25.-Special.-
Judge Rhea the Ninth District congress
man elect was I'm the city to-day. Re
gardipg General Walkers proposed CON
lest for the seat in lower house. he said
that he felt very much uncOncerncd. ana
added that IT could be shown that The
Republicans of the district were me
election law was concerned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

II Is said that James Ben, me oid col-
i'm the Law and Eoiifv Court a lew days
ago on the ground that slave could not
inherit property. will make IN tHoft IN
the United States Court 10 recover =
number OF lots near CnimpVlSz9 taIA
xhieh he rlaims-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

The case against w. r. Krug and Ed
ward Clark. two white men charged
with shooting Mr.. J. f. Dunstan. opera
tor at Lorraine station on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad. came before
Squire j. ~ Lewis at The County Court
house yesterday morning at II o'clock
but was continued until Monday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
Fire in WcstmorcIand.

WARSAW. VA. Nov 25.-Spccial.-Mr
Y n Branson. Colespoint. Westmore-
land county, lost his entire stock OF gen
eral merchandise by fire last nlghi ABOUT
twelve O'Clock. Origin of fire unknown.
Loss estimated TO be about $500. lnsur-
ance $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

morning and preach a special sermon 10
the Aurora Council. Jr. .. u. 4. N.
Rev W. A. s. Conrad will preach al
the evening service. Mr.. Conrad wac
member Of this church before entering
the ministry and he win doubtless have
a large crowd to hear him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
Rishnn Gibson 10 Speak.

st. Andrews Day, Wednesday Novem-
her Goth. will be celebrated atNhe Church
Of the Holy Trinity
Rev. Robert A. Gibson ID. D., viii de-
liver the address at S1j O'Clock in the
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

Rev. Il. Finley Gayle. pastor OF laurel
street Methodist church. who has been "a
little indispOscd for several weeks aAd
who Is now convalcsccnt viii occupy his
pulpit at the IL o'clock service iIA-inarrass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

In execution OF TWO deeds Of trust Of
October 2l 1885. and duly recorded On
Richmond Chancory Court in n. b. 10
a. page iOS and page f3S. respectively. l
Will ofCr for sale. uion the premises. on
MONDAY. THE 2STH DAY Oh NO
NEMBER 1spS
at 4.3O u. NJ. The tWO-story detached
frame dwelling. 40 1898 north Fourth
street containing seven rooms and usual
cOnvoulences. lot 10 e. 'front.'
AND IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER
the twO-story frame tenement dwelling.
No g82 having Z rooms and the usual
conveniences. Lot about rs iect 'FRONT.'
These dwellings are comparatively new
are in nrst-Ci8ss condition, and WoH to-
Gated Tor residences or investment The
lots run back 90 am alley I'm the rear a
Mat of the property is in The hands 0f
the auctioneer. and will Doe exhibited az
sale.
TERMS. on No 93G-Cash as 90 cost
and expenses OF sale and all taxes due,
and $500. with interest from OCTOBER
"a. ISIS. balance in equal mstaimehls
af one and two years, negotiable notts,
Interest added. and secured by trust
deed. or an cash, at the option OF the
purchaser.
TERMS. on No. 032-Cash as to cost
and oxDonses Of sale. am taxes due. ana
yf 600 with interest from October 81 lNNN
balance I'm equal instruments at one ana
two wears. negotiable notes. interest ao4-
cd and secured by trusf-dccd or al cash.
at The option of purchaser.
r. H. McCURDY.
Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.
MAYORS COURT.

Mayor Maurice had an Afro-American
Amazon case TO engage his attention IN
the Temple Of Justice yesterday mornlns.
Lou Young and Nora Dickinson went TO
n Thanksgiying ball Thursday night. The
beau OF one took the other 10 the dance
and when they met there was blood on
the moon. Lou says she was ashea 10
come on the railroad track To meet nei
rival In the affections of the dusky
soain and she did so when they fought
n out 20 their satisfaction
As the other woman Swore out me
Warrant Lou had TO pay the line Of $3.50
and costs.
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HrsINEss CHANGES.

-"-~0-N-"~7- -
Richmond, Va. Nov. 10 1895.
A UCTION NOTICE.
have this day associated myself with
c. f. OLIVER, No. 20 EAST BROAD
STREET, in the auction business. /
earnestly request an my friends 10 throw
such business as they can In my hands
We will make a speciality OF sales at pri-
Vdte residences, and for administratO tors
executors. sc. All goods for private sale
can De sent 10 the store. Sales TUES
DAY and FRIDAY every week Ample
capital and prompt returns.
no2O &. &. BRIDGES.
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VIM. b. Pizzini Company
Real Estate Auctioneers,
1905 Bank street.

\ or
BRICK STORE AND DWELLING, No
7o7 NORTH INVENT THIRD
STREET. OK
MONDAY, NOVEMBER ~, 1s9s.
at 4P. NJ. \ hrst-class place 10 open
business or to invest money. Lot @oNl"-
> rooms with detached kitchen OF :
rooms all IN good condition.
TERMS: Nery easy; small clsh pay
p,ent ~ will be announced al the sale.
VIM. u. PIZZINI COMPANY.
noon Auetisneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

DIV IUINU |UIIt Y,
DIVIDEND NOTlCE-TUE BOARD or
Directors OF the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad Company have declared
81 dividend Of FIFTY DOLLARS PER
SHARE ON the Capital Stock of the
company. boo the favor OF the stock
holders of record on November 80. 1895.
Che same tl be paid in tine class "R'
CAPITAL stock of this company on De-
cember /. is9s The transfer books VIII
be closed from December 1at 10 Deem
Der 10. 1895, both inclusive.
W. i. JONES.
no24 Treasurer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

More liberal terms as TO the debts Sc
cured viii be given at the time of sale
~ desired H. A. McCrRDY.
400 Aucti0neer.
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WENT INTO PRINT.
SPOKE or SUICIDE

Il was proven that She had spoken Of
taking her life Che day before.
Later &c bias been discovered that She
had $50 and a. warrant was ISSUED for
the premise 90 Dee thoroughly searched
to-day BOB hopes of finding &c.
Reid is "a prosperous young farmer and
stands well Jon his community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

fOA NAl.i..
Nv virtue ~ deed n' TRUST to me. dated
July 1. 1892. from tho virginia Pyrites
recorded AUGUST
4 1902. IN Louisa County Court. and hy
virtue of decree of lIn lnlnrrry court
nj mo city of Richmond. curored July D.
is9S. I'm the suit ol tno southern Railway
supply Company VS. Nir-.na writes Min
ms COMPANY 4 viii offer INr -lIe af aue-
zion on Bank street. in ff0rt of Tnlted
states custom-h0uso, in R..'mond Va,
ON the
f7TH DAY or pECEMRER ISos.
NJ ~ o'clock A.. au tne property thereby
ronVevcd-yiZ. SIXTY ACRES OF NaIu1-
he pvritcs mining land in Louisa county.
Nh. adjoining cine sulphur Mines Come
many of Virginia. with valuable mining
rights. also. all maclinerN tN'ures and
appliance upon said land also. railroad
privileges.
tfFRNs. Omc-fourth cash. balance Orr
eoual instruments GO one. two and three
wears. negotiable notes. interest added.
and secured hy deed OF trust
For particulars send FOR circular con-
tainiue fun description Of property. ~ %.
n. shuman. ina east Main street. hich-
mOnd. Va, or ~
OCT Nottoway g. 49, N'.
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AUCTION Sales.--future Days.
~ ~~-~~~-~~-----e 49, ..-..-..--. ~
By II. A. McCurdy.
Real Estate Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE
OF
TWO MODERN TWO-sTORY FRAME
DWELLINGS.
No. 932 AND No. 936 NORTH FOURTH
STREET
BETWEEN BAKER AND PRESTON
STREETS.
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DEEP TRAGEDY.
AT NOKESVILLE.
A Pretty Widow Meets an Awful
Death.
SAID TO HAVE BEEN SUICIDE.
\ Young Farmer Under Arrest and a
sam ofMoney is Mentioned in che
Cbarses-Thc story OF Fam
lily Failing Out
SAID TO HAVE BEEN SUICIDE

WARRENTON. VA, Nov. Especial
Mrs. Cappie Butler, a young woman who
lived with her cousin. Eiizer Reid, near
Nokesviue, Prince William county, was
found on Saturday morning last with
part of her head blown of. and it was
announced that she had committed sui
eide.
some months ago young Reid and his
sister lived together and they quarreled
and separated when he brought his
cousin 10 live with him who was young
widow.
WENT INTO PRINT.
Several long articles were published
I'm which improper relations were vaguely
referred to aud which We're stoutly denied
by youug Reid.
Reid was arrested and put I'm jail in
PRINCE William county and after an eN-
animation before magistrate, was re-
leased ON account oil insufficient evil
deuce.
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Bv y. w B0we.
Real Estate Auctionecr.

DROAD-sTREET BUSINESS PROP
ID ERTN. ....
UrTWrrN MONROE AND HENRY
STREETS. AT AUCTION.
wlu sen. at auction. on the premises,
THURSDAY. DECEMBER I. is9S.
az $3.50 o'clock 20 NJ. that FRAME
STORE AND DWELLING. No. fnd
WEST BROAD STREET. frouling p
feet ON fhe north eiio of Broad street.
and running back about rs f.ot to an
alley Den fnc r.Hr.
nols ". w. BOWIE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

nREArPTORY AUCTION SALE or
/ DESIRABLE. CENTRALLY LOCA-
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Nov %. %. %. 25. o.. o.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-14
CARTERA DE LA 1SLA

He aquf las asignaturas que seran so
meti1as examen en- ell colegio parti
calar <Luz de la Ciencia, que dirige en-
Adiuntas nuestro amigo y corresponsal
don Rosendo Cordero:
Doctrina, Historic Sagrada y Mo-
RAJ; Gramatica en- toda su extension;
Aritmetica; Geografia; Geometrfa; Ca
ligraffs; Retorica y Poetica; Agricul-
tura, Industria Comcrcio; Anatomfa;
Tenedurfa de libros; Sistema metrico;
Historic de Espana e, Historic Univer-
sal.
Felicitamos al amigo por tan yariado
lrograma
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-14
INFORMATION DEL DIA
Madrid, Mayo y.

Reanudado ell debate polftico, ell Sc
nor Labra repitf6 la opinion de que ha
fracasado la autonomia en- las antillas,
proclamando identidad aspiraciones de
los autonomstas y Espafa, fue ell ora
dor apludidfsimo.
Ha llegado a Barcelona, procedente
de Filipinas, ell general Primo de Rive
ra.
New York, i'd: id.
La prensa sensational da grand lsima
importancia los canoneos que la es-
cuadra americana hizo en- la isla de Gu
ba.
La opinion sensata es contraria esos
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-14
Habana, i'd, id.

Esperan con ansiedad detalles del
ataque escuadra americana i esa isla.
Conffrmase herofsmo con que Sc defen-
dieron, Cienfuegos y Cardenas, por la
cual fueron en- felicitalas por ell general
Blanco, premiando a los heridos y los
mas distinguidos. Los desembarcos
fueron rechazados por fuego de fusile-
ria que les ocasionaron grandes balas,
vistas nosotros. Sufrimos siete bal as
catorce en- Cienfuegos.
Las senoras y senoritas repartian
refrescos i los defensores, asistiendo
general.
En- Cienfuegos tlispararon los enc
mlgos ochenta proyectiles, hacienda
desperfectos solamente en- ell faro.
FL monitor yankee que logr6 entrar,
sallo completatnente inutilizado, remol
cado por otro buque ell remolcador
eAntonio lopez agpant6 doce proyec-
tiles Ell ell costado, incendiandole una
granada la camara, cuyo incendio
fue sofocado enseguida. Ell general
Blanco, con la solemnidad del case, ha
jurado hoy la constitution autonomica
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-14
COSlS DBL Dli

La noticia del bombardeo de la capi
tai, corriendo con la rapidez del rayo
de un extreme al otro extreme de la
isla, ha producido en- campos pueblos
una impression extraordinaria.
Antes de que ell TELEGRAPH diese cuen-
ia del atentado yankee a las poblaciones
del interior,ya en- las alturas del centro
sabfase que pasaba algo anormal, por
ell eco de los canonazos que hasta allf
epercutieron, en- alas de la brisa.
Natural es la sorpresa, y tampeco
tieEe NADIA de extrafo que 6sta raye
Ell los lfmites del sstupor, pues la in
calificasle aggression del extrangero ha
interrumpido ell carso de una paz octa-
giana, que yenfamos disfrutando duran
tie eiglOs.
De las antiguas invasiones no sc ha
BILE. Aquello es tan distante, que casl
Sc pierde va en- las brumas de la histo-
ria. la presente generaci6n solo co
noce de ofdas, poi lecturas, los cpl
COS detallles de aquellos hechos de ar
mas, que tanta altura pusleron ell va
lor la lealtas de los habitantes de
Puerto Rico.
Aparte la natural impression causa-
da en- ell primer momento por ocurren-
cias tales, cumplenos 'afirmar, y 10
decimos con orgullo, que ell pueblo de
Ponce no sc ha acobardado ante Ell pc
ligro.
Existfa, y existe, euriosidad vivfsi-
ma, anhelo por conOcer los detalles,
tenor por la magnltud de las desgra-
cias que hayan podido ocurrir nues-
tros hermanOs pero NADIA de pusllanl-
midad, NADIA de miedo. La tranquil
lidad la frmeza estaban pintadas Ell
todos los semblantes.
En- puertas BALCONIES, nuestras mu-
jeres, las bellfsimas hiias de Ponce,
hacfan preguntas al amigo que pasaba,
con la sonrisa en- los labios, sin que sc
percibiera en- ell rostro la menor sembra
de temores pueriles.
Esto basta sobra para demostrar
10 que es Ponce y lo&que es ell caracter
puertorriquefio intrepido altivo CO.
mo espanol. La sangre habla.
Tanto mas digna de aplauso es esta
actitud, cuando nuestro pueblo no esta
acostumbrado semejantes malandan-
zas. For fortuna, raras, muy raras We
ces ha assntado la guerra su planta
en- Puerto Rico I 81 10 hizo fue tan
solo en- la costa, por brevfsimos instan-
tes, para replegarse despues al mar, AGO
sada Y perseguida por las armas de los
patriotas.
Ell bombardeo de los yankees San
Juan de Puerto Rico no Sc comprende
nj Sc expIica. No tieae ninguna acep-
tacion. Carece de toda logica ante la
raz6n ell busn sentido.
Han bombardeado la plaza sip ayiso
previO, contra tOdas las practicas de
la guerra civilizada, como 81 no hu-
bissen reglamentos que legislan sobre
ell case, procediendo en- forma igual a
la que Sc hubiera Observable en- las eda-
aes medias.
81 81 intsnto de los yankees es inter
yenir en- Cuba lque yienen hacer en
Puerto Rico?
81 aspiran, como ha dicho Mac
Kinley, a efectuar una lucha que pcl
10 humanitaria asombre al mundo iqut
significan esas acometldas esos alar
des que, dada su psnible forma, dan Ia
guerra ccracter muy distinto?
Juzgue la opinion del mundo.
Afortunadamente, no hay por ahors
NADIA que temer.
Batida la escuadra yankee la escua
dra espaf1ola la vista, segnn Sc dice
motlvos de sobJa tenemos para e
rePoso la conhanxa.
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