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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Weight Of Queens of Europe.

Among the queens of Europe, Queen
Margaret Of Italy, III spite of her noun
tain climbing, is the heaviest. She is
said tG turn the scale at 175 pounds, al
though she looks much slighter. The
Queen of Spain weighs III pounds; the
Queen of the Netherlands takes fourth
place with 40 pounds, being few
pounds heavier than the Queen of the
Belgians. The German Empress has re-
duced her weight which was an anxiety
to her. to 134 pounds, and the Czarina,
ut 126 pounds, is the lightest of ALL Tho
tallest princess is the Crown Princess If
Denmark, who is we'll over SIX feet high
"A lawsuit that has lasted over CEN
turV has come TO an end in Ireland
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Boer Women in Mems Clothes.
British Force Repulsed.

Pretoria. April 10, via Lourenco Mar
Ques, April 21.-Advices have just
reached here from Hoopstead, Orange
Free State. to the effect that a sharp
BoshOf between Gen. Delarey's advance
guards, consisting of $50 Beers, and a
British force. The latter were repulsed
and left twenty dead on the field.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Building and Plant of the ST. Louis
Chronicle Reduced to
Complete Wreck.

st. Louis, Mo-. April 21.-The plant
of the st. Louis Chronicle, occupying the
three and four-story buildings at IA to
Is North Sixth street, was practically
destroyed today by a fire that is sup
posed to have originated in the boiler
room. The interior of the building is a
complete wreck and the typesetting ma
chimes, the stereotyping machines and
the whole fonts of type in the advertis-
ing department of the paper are de
strOyed. The presses, of which there
were three, are probably a total loss. as
also are the engines. Efforts are being
made to get out the edition as usual to-
day, assistance having been offered by
local papers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
TRY TO REACH WEPENER.
Slow Progress ofthe Relief Column
Owing to Frequent Rains.
GEN. BULLER'S ESCAPE.
Retreats to Boshop Just in Time to
Avoid an Encounter with
1000 Federais.

"Rundle's force came in contact with
the enemy yesterday four miles south
west of Dewetsdorf. They occupied
strong positions around the town. The
yeomanry and mounted infantry seized
another position which enabled Rumble
to drive the enemy off and occupy the
high ground the enemy had been hold
ing. Rumble advanced this morning
early and Is now again engaging with
the enemy. Our casualties yesterday
were two men severely wounded and
Lieut.. O'COnnOr and seven men slightly
Mounded."
Bloemfontein, Friday, April 2O-Con-
tlnulng their march on Eriday, Gems.
Chermsides and Rumble came INTO CON
tact with the Beers near DewetSdorp at
noon. The fighting continued until dark
ana was practically carried on by the
artillery, which temporarily sienced two
of the Beers guns. The British COM
lnand the hills for miles around the
Beers, who are reported to hold strong
positions, but are probably retiring.
Inc casualties on the British side were
sllSht and most of them occurred among
the ycomanry and mounted infantry.
The hrlng was at long range. None of
the British troops were killed
Boshof, Orange Free State, April 21.-
At midday yesterday Gen. Methuen's
neld force at SwartZkopjeSfontein was
ordered to return to Boshof Its convoy
extended over six miles. The escort took
up position on Il hill commanding the
road, Just IN the nick of time as force
OF 2oUC Beers with two guns and POM
pom suddenly appeared in the vicinity and
opened very heavy fire. The British,
however. held them in check until the
column reached Il point of safety, when
they retired. The British had several
casualties. The Beers fought deter
minedly and must have suffered consid-
erably, as they once advanced to within
3OO yards of the hill, whence a concealed
detachment of the British opened a
heavy fusillade on them.
Twenty Miles Away.
London, April 21.-Gen. Chermside's
and Gen. Rundle's divisions were only
twenty miles from Wepener yesterday.
so, unless unforeseen difficulties arise
they should today be getting into touch
with the little colonial force which is be-
pllshed its relief, the two divisions being
Overwhelmingly superior TO the Boer
forces.
As governor Of the Free State. Mai
Gen. Prettyman is organizing Il corps
of mounted police and dividing the coun-
try INTO sections. to be administered by
commissions, probably army officers.
Railroad Corps Formed.
Loeut.-COl. Girarouard, director of
railroads, is forming a railroad corps.
with prospects of permanent employ
ment. Many of the colonials have
joined.
The transport Portugal. with 800
troops from Lisbon. has arrived at Lou
renco Marques. The presence OF these
reinforcements will make Portugal feel
easier regarding the Beers protest
against the British use of Beira.
From Ladysmith, under date of April
II, comes the news that firing was heard
durins this morning in the direction of
Sundays river. 1t was maintained for
about an hour. Shipping and Roer activ-
ity are reported at Klipdam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Twenty Buildings Burned.

Grand Forks, n. D., April 21.-Edin-
burgh, III the northern part of Walsh
county, was almost wiped out by fire yes
terday. a south wind aided the flames
III quickly spreading, and the whole town
was soon ablaze. Mrs. Lindahl and Mrs.
Bjornson persisted in the flames. and one
child barely escaped. The residence por-
ton is uninjured. Twenty buildings
were destroyed and two elevators. The
loss is estimated at about 100000 and
the insurance 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24
Cement Plant Burned.

La Sale, Ill.,. April 21-The mills and
buildings Of the Utica Cement Manufac-
turing company, situated on the Rock Is
land railway two miles east of La Sale,
were totally destroyed by fire last night
The flames started in a pile of rubbish.
The mills employed 80 men, all of whom
are thrown out of work. The mills, kilns,
buildings and machinery were valued at
$25O,OO0. The loss is partly covered by
insurance. Superintendent Anton Preuss
said the rebuilding of the plant would be-
gin as soon as possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24

"A lawsuit that has lasted over & cen
tury has come to an end in Ireland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-24

The Eastern league teams this season
will contain many old Western league
men, and will be made UP about as fol
lows:
Rochester OutfieldeYs. lush, Clarke.
Nicol, Campau and Householder; infelders,
O'Hagan. Smith, Bonner, Bean, Greminger
The sun., 1900-10-07
CHINESE SANPIN IMP,
Mr.. Eddy VIII Put II Into Use on some
Nearby lake.

The steamship Acarl. which arrived Friday
night from ports in China. brought a sampan. or
native rowboat. consigned TO Ulysses d. Eddy
Of Flint. Eddy & Co., 80 Broad street The
slmpan. which Is the first ever brought to this
colntry is probably the most Cagdy and pecu-
hr craft 10 be used in these waters. She is
about thirty feet long and Is eight feet wide
a. ner greatest brcldUh. She il built Of heavy
nltiye timber. but is so nicely designed as to
have an easy and graceful appearance.
The stern, which rises high above the water
line broadenS out and IL "a " painted with
b.Ie red, black and green. The bow tapcrs
gracefully and i also decorated Two large
wooden eyes protrude one on either side OF the
bow and give the craft u flShiikc appearance
Tho nlAva Chintmsu believes that the boat
o1li not gu VII IOYt cyc, ~ see her course
Tho native, are N-rr proficient ia getting about
M il',r queer .ittc craft Two long Oar~ fur
nNA tho motive power The rover stands up
N the centre OF the boat The boat responds
TIE S. ashtCst movement Of the oars and can
eNiir be completely turned around in it, own
lelEtu,
Alr Eddy was not in his ol'loa Yesterday,
ana hli I0dc no provision for 'he removal Of
n -irIug" r.1V from the holri, which IL now
IA i.ur1 brupN.yu. Chic. OA.Ccr liumc Dt tue
A"trt said 'U1t he had ~ idea whore the SAMOAN
" Ito DO" iI,Dut' bat % is und"r,tOOi t'ut Nr
! Jay Nill place II IN actual use on some nearby
lake
The sun., 1900-10-07
TEN DAYS FOR HFAD DREDGER.
George W. Gait Subject to Fine and Impri.on.
mont BY Jndge Lacombe,s Order.

Judge Lacomhe Of the United States Circuit
Court finds the New York Dredging Company
in contempt for violation of an Injunction
obtained some time ago by Aphonso b. Bowers
IN suit on patent For the purpose OF avoid
inG tho injunction. it Is alleged the company
went out Of existence and handed over its
business and property to a new corporation
called the Atlantic and Pacific Dredging Com
pany. The president Of the former company
George W. Cntt, retained "A cQptrolng in
torcSt n the new corporation. Judge Lacombs
yesterday granted an injunction against the
new company and imposed fine for contempt
Of sl,oO against both the old company and
President Gait personally and in addition
ordered the lattnr's imprisonment for a term
OF ten days. An appeal may be taken
The sun., 1900-10-07
LARGE MONEY ORDER BUSINESS,
Good Evidence Of Prospcrity-A Neat sum
Sent Abroad.

Postmaster Van Cott has received from Supt.
Joseph Elliott a report OF the business trans
acted in the money order division Of the general
Post ONCE for the quarter ended Sept 30, 1900.
The quarter ending with the month OF Septem-
ber as II includes tho summer months, in COM
parson with other periods, is the lighteSt one
in the year, but glance NJ the figures below
should con vince the most skcptcal that general
prosperity Is still IN these United states and
that money Is circulating freely thrOughout
this country, while n neat little sum has been
sent abroad mostly by foreigners
The total number Of money order transactions
for three months at the General Post Onlce,
exclusive of stations and sub-statons, was
ela 233 amounting T. s36 62Sj, 4s6 IS, an Increase
Of 100 500 in number, and OF slOSs, ,Ojl ~ over
the corresponding quarter 0f last yer. DoineS-
tic money orders to the number Of '6S2is were
paid. representing -. .2g8 POS as an increase
of S5770 In number and Cf 81 ,27O 0i5 II, gain in
money OF Il,9 per cent There were certified 10
and from foreign countries geo 3S7 money orders,
Rggregating 81 S97 sos 40, m increase Of 81 732
In orders and OF SS8s 2O3 ". gain OF % per cent
The sun., 1900-10-07
Actress Bertha Howard want, D,,orc.

Mollie Z. kcmerlc an actress under the name
Of Bertha Howard, obtained an order from
Justice Freedman Of the supreme Court yester-
day to serve summons by publication on
George Kemerle Of Philadelphia IN an action
for absolute divorce She Is in the Monte Cristo
company, which has boon PLAYING in Boston
aud opens at Sag HarbOr tomorrow night
She says that her husDlHd abandoned her In
iet7 Tor Mrs, Anne MclOughlin. wife Of George
McIOughlin. a furniture dealer of philndrlphIa
keWrrle has been treasurer Of two theatres in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Kemcrle says he got in
'inanclI Al difficulties ara size pawncd her jewclry
o gct him ont OF tho trouble
The sun., 1900-10-07
Blum Arrested. Now. for smuRglInr.

Richard Blum. n dental student living at 32s
Fast Scv'nty-~eCond street, was arrested yes
tcrIar TO- Deputy United States Marshal Aux
lcr on complain, of Customs Inspector Bickert.
charging him with atteini TIM To smurRla in
S3.OrO worth OF dutlable 2 ods H. was held
bv Coz. mission"r Shleld~ In 81 600 bail To await
,Namaation. Blum arrived on the Grosser
Kuriurst on Oct. 4 Exam nat on OF his trunk
revealed ? I63 gross Of pearl buttops and other
things not DE- Cldrtd
The sun., 1900-10-07
Flouri.hinr Society of street Railway Men.

The Metropolitan Street Railway A-Soci-
alton. composed Of employees Of the Metro
politan Street Railway Company, celebrated
its fourth anniversary last night in Carnegie
Hall The association has increased IN mem
bership since 1897 from 100 10 IT. present en-
rollment Of 3.3i2. and last year was able to pay
out si4.OOO in sick and death claims Its re-
sources now include $50 7uS 80 in cash, q cir
culatng library Of 1900 books TO which the
members and their families have access, and
a bed in st Nincent's Hospital, tho gift OF
President Nreeand
The sun., 1900-10-07
New York Central Reward, Of Merit.

system of rewnrdIng thn track superv .sors
and foremen viii be put into operation on the
Now York Central this yer Chief f. gineer
Wgus and the division engineers will start on
a tour Of finspcction on Oct IS 90 determine WI o
Is entitled TO the reWu' DIS The track SUPER
visor havin done the best WORK Ia "a h Of ths
divisions Will receive m increase IN pay Of $40
month. The SuuerNis r having done tho bcs'
work on the entir" road will get an increase of
81 a month. The best foreman on each dvi-
sion will get s. month more pay ard the best
foreman on each Of the twcnty-Seven subdvl-
sions will get 81 month more pay.
The sun., 1900-10-07
Rig Cron Of Mushrooms in jersey.

The fields Of BERGEN county. New Jersey. werc
covered yesterday morning with al inr.e, se
crop Of mushrooms. Fields In which thry
never grew b fore were literally covered With
them. The warm weather and fog that pre-
vailed Friday night brought them out
The sun., 1900-10-07
TIN PLATE MILLS TO REOPEN.
Twenty Plants. Employing I5, 900 Men. Re
sumo on MONDAY

The American Tin Plate Company, 1t was an
nounced In Wall Street yesterday, will reopen
about twenty of Us plants tomorrow whicl
have been almost entirely closed down for the
past three months or more. The settlement 0!
the wage scale j. the cause Of the resumption of
work. Nor than fifteen thousand men will be
affected by tho resumption.
The sun., 1900-10-07
New Psroch,al Residence for st. RsphseI',.

Plans were filed with the Building Depart
ment Yesterday by George II Strcetor, archi-
tect for now nve-s'ory brick purOchial resi-
dence, 27Njs 10 feet, to be butt in West
pastor OF ST. Raphael Il. c. Church. at a cost
10
The sun., 1900-10-07
Mimi. Tracey. soprano. to Arriv. To-day.

Minnie Tracy, the leading d'amatio soprano
Of the EnGl sh orera company nov singing AZ tho
Metropolitan. viii arrive to-day on la Tou-
raino She - IN last member of thc company
TO arrive Miss Tracey wyo has never sung n
tbs city before. will be ard first at the Metro
pOiitau on oct. IS Js Ada
The sun., 1900-10-07
New Prs.id.nt OF the pitchburr.

c. r. Crocker has been elected President Of
the Fitchburg Railroad to succeed T., ID. od-
nan, resigned Thcs. new directors we're also
elected Gordon Abbot. Frederic j. Stim-On
Charles L. Ware Rnhsrt Wins0r aud NJ
WllIaInA
The sun., 1900-10-07

225 pairs Irish point cur
tains, | ? styles, SASS per pair.
lS5 pairs Irish point cur.
tains, 10 styles, S5.e5 per pair.
1870 pairs Irish point cur
tains, 9 styles, S6.eS per pair.
e5 pairs Renaissance and
Marie Antoinette curtains, 8
styles, $6,65 per pair.
IS pairs Renaissance and
Marie Antoinette curtains, 7
styles, S9.S5 per pair.
65 pairs real Brussels lace
curtains, 7 styles, S7.e5 per
pair.
The sun., 1900-10-07
Mntt.r, OF Lnterc.t ConcernInr nor,,,

are more fully and ably treated IN THg suns news
columns than ia any OtlrT medium. Advertising
thus cpmes more We uAbe IN IlE Sun lOI obgious
feASonA kemt mbyT This -AaH -
The sun., 1900-10-07
BRITISH PAYMiSTER ARRESTED.
Accused of EmbczzlIng Money Of the War.
ship Hermes

Francis Roe. formerly assistant paymaster on
the British man-oi-war liermes. which Is at
present cruising in the Bormudas. was arrested
here upon the arrival Of the steamship Madana
from Bermuda on Friday night CHARGED " In
having emhc2Zlcd E7l Of the ships funds
Deputy United States Marshal Bernhard who
made the arrest took Roe be ore United states
Commissioner Alexander who held him TO await
lrIant Of cNrratiton Roe had been IN the
British Navy Tor ten years.
The sun., 1900-10-07
The House Beautiful.

We've provided better for interest home decoration Taste
home beautiful handSork OF the skilled aa dexeHV
furniture
oueste to live Iieas andm
The sun., 1900-10-07
Remember THIS

v hen an advertiser has sunDhiHg of real value TO
g 'po6e u, HD uf#t goes tn TuE SUE' adv Rising
column, with Il ItJtty Is Ag compelled " "a iur.
The sun., 1900-10-07
More Curtains Very Cheap.

splendid lot OF
considerably less price:
The sun., 1900-10-07
And Even a Better Rug Chance.

ROYAL WILTON RUGSFresh a the looms of the
4teet 6inehes by feet INCHES $S4s instead $3.50.
6feet 9 inches by fleet BIS. .65 S225O
inches by 10 feet S23 rs o
feet IL feet, S26. rs instead $35O0
Body Brussels Rugs,
and the Best
ade n wool ~ o
1896 OF $2 26x54, 81 o
2lx45 la o Sl.S5. neado Of
ORIENTAL RUGSOne Sryaas, Ca,s Bsoosn,,
feet
Hassocks, 29c. each
The sun., 1900-10-07
House Plants Less Than u.

flowers
tends It's sweetness in practical note these prices for tomorrow
a
800 Boston Ferns 1885,; regular SlOO
The sun., 1900-10-07

ITS pairs Nottingham cur.
tains, 10 patterns, $l.e8 per
pair,
Fine quality reversible tap.
estry portieres; some with cord
edges, balance heavy fringe; S
different designs, $500 per
pair.
Mercerized silk finish por-
there's, either cord or fringe
style, Se.75 per pair.
Extra heavy, finest quality
mercerized curtains, IN new
two.color effects; 2 choice pat.
terms in the newest colorings,
Sl4,5O Der pair,
The sun., 1900-10-07
Carpets at Less Than Whole
sale Prices.

WILTON VELVETS. for drawing room. also
halls and stairs. regular value. 81 so, at
SI.IO per yard
S1vonnerie and Bigelow A Administers for rooms.
worth 81 80 to AIS per yard. at
sI.IO per yard
Best Tapestry brussels. the sOc. kind. at
CSC. yard
OIL CLOTHS. extra heavy goods. worth 45c,.
at........................ .35c. yard
Some Specially Choice Patterns Of Oh Cloth at
use. yard
LINOLEUMS. in inlaid and Irlntrd goods.
over IS atterns TO select from. in specially
selected designs. try one at 4ic. a yard
Straw Mattlngs. s5 rolls TO choose from. to
close our seasons stock, a.
Sl25 per roll Of 40 yards
The sun., 1900-10-07
Edison
Photographs.

use. in all the popular songs.
We call your special attention to the fact that
in this department we carry full line of every
thing pertaining to the Phonograph and our
prices are the lowest possible
The sun., 1900-10-07
More Good CARPET News.

Two splendid lots Of
is enough to sell them quickly
AT 7ec YARD INSTEAD OF $lO
Velvet the
AT AND SIPS YARD INSTEAD
The sun., 1900-10-07
Great Assortment of Tables
500 Different Patterns to Choose From.
Parlor suits $3.50, Regular $1,000.
Dining Chairs at Factory Prices.

These solid quarered dining chairs
pattern just from the factory; side chair $85 mla
bargain.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
. q y Juan
NOtas pOr cOrreO

Auoehe celebr6 seei6n extraordinaria
la C<msra de delegad'
Sc epcuentra en San Juan nuestro
enthusiastic corrreligionario buea amigo
don Cor sta ntino Fernandez, de Mayegiez.
= Sc haila recogido en- CANA Con un
atsque de grippe ell nor don Eduardo
Acnna, honorable Fiscal de Ia Corte Gle
Distrito.
-Muchas personas de Ia isla ha lido
& presenciar Ell juieio c6ebre seguido por
los sucesos del IA de Septiembre.
-El seflor Vilaseca, uno de los pro
cesados en Ia oausa contra los federales
que Sc vi6 en- la Corte de Jnstioia de la
capital, 90 encuentra casi bien de la en-
fern adad que lie pcstr6 en- el lecho.
Hoy comienzan las obras de re-
oonsttuoeioDen la iglesia de San Francis
co. Sssan derrpmbad&s las paredes int !.
rIores de la misma para modlfioar su ex
traoturs. Ia parte exterior quedara igual,
puea como cuenta 800 amos de existenoia
ell temple, hsy empefios en- congervar Ell
recuerdo de la srquitectura de aqueIla
6pocs.
Al entierro del doctor Cordovs,
verifcado anoche, acudieron bastantes
? M gos apesar de 10 aVanzado de la hora.
Los acompafiantes alumbraban con faroles
ell trayecto de la mansion mortuoris al
oementerio.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
FALLO ABSOLUTORI0
LG.jwstici0 Sc inspOne
MUNoz RIVERA Y OEMAs AMIGOS ABsUELTos

cicio de su ministerio, sabemos es-
tampar en- las cuartillas por man
dato Imperative de la conciencia =
la critica seyera, Ell concepto agudo,
ell anatema de nuest7a execracion y
&c nuestro desden.
Pero cEando inspirados en- la su-
blime Jurisprudence deponen sus pa
stones de hombres ante la realidad
de los hechos que absuelven y, ele-
vando ell coraz6n a regiones de pu-
reza y de luz abren los ojos q la
verdad y caen del lado de la justi-
cia, entonces..... tambi6n por man
dato Imperative de la conciencia
aplaudimos sin reserves Ia rectitud
de los juzgadores que no osaron
manchar la honorabilidad de la toga
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
PUEBLO !! LEGO Ell M0AENTO +!

LEGO, lego ell immense surtiio y
anunoiado por La Regioma1ista de Aqua
20 herm amos. Entire los ectrd8 tenemol
en- nuestros nutridos escaparates les ar
tfculos siguientes: champagne Chiquet y
Luis Roderrer, inourtidos extras, oiruelas,
malocotones, alcaohcf4e, peras dc Cali
fornia, mantequilIa superior, frntas cris
talizsdas, cocoa americana, chocolate eMa.
niero, membrillo, salmon, attn frances,
bizcochos franceses, turrones Gle 10 olases,
higos inos, jamon azucarado, buches de
bacalao, petit pois, morton, aeeitunas,
vinos, cervezs, cidra infnidad de artfcu
les mas, diffciles de enumerar.
Una vista, pues. La RegionagistG
y no olvidar que 10 unico que Sc lieva uno
cuando se muere es ell gusto que Sc ha
dado.
En- este acredit ado stablecimiento
tambi6n se vende La DEMooRACIA.
Diciembre Is de 1900.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
EXPECTACULO ARTISTICO

Nos iuforman que Ell ayuntamiento de
eata ciudad, en- su session de aver, accedio
10 solicitado por los esposos Justis, con
cedi9ndole los salones de Ia slcsldfa, para
dar en- 81 algUnas representaciones ARTIST
-caa.
El juey,s pr6ximo hnaa su debut con
al auxilio de aigunt a6cionados de la
localidad, poniendo en- escena ell drt ms
On prosa verso, original del sefior jug
tbs que lleya por titulo Morir pOr la
pGtria.
Despu6s SO preseI ran al pdblico oil
preoioao dialogo On verso del poets yam
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
HERNANDEZ LOPEZ
Y LOPEZ LANDRDN

Aver, al conocerse en- esta ciudsd los
brillantes discusses pronunciados por los
senores Hern8ndez Lopez y Lopez Ian
dr6n, en- defeRsa de los procesados por los
sucesos de la calle de la Fortale2a, varios
amigos les pusieron los siguientes telegra
mas de felicit acion:
<Hern&ndez Lopez.
San Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-12-22
J nosotros tambien.
xDEMocRAcIA.-Caguas.

Diciembre, con sus frescas noches ,
sus dfas de explendor, llenos de luz y co
lores; con sus RENE mbrsnzss bfblicas J aus
carificsos recuerdos del hogsr, tiene para
la hamanidad slegrfas ipfuitas y tristezas
profundas.
Ningdn mes tiene ell privilegio de
apitar los corazones, como este ultim mes
del sfio, que pareoe IN adits Criste, pues
CON 9l se van muchas esperanzas.
Entro ts ell saludo del viajsro d la
l1lya; es 10 descont cido que empieza. Y
se entra en- 81 con ell corazon aDheisnte,
con eI cerebro lleno de ilusiones. 81 el
afio anterior solo nos dejs sufrimientos J
amarguras, Enero nos ofreoe ell b3lsam ;
del olvido; pues no pareoe sino que con ell
nuevo afio van terminar las desdich de
los que sufren. Por ESQ Enero llega rien
do bailando como IN PierrOt; y va, pull
sando la quit ira soplando la gaits, de
puerta en- puerta, pidiendo que le recon
pensen con aguin0IdOs Ia algeria qae pro
porciona.
Febrero es IN Juvensl desvergonzsdo.
C1brese la fax con una careta, no por pu
dor, sino por miedo. Con sus baoanales
sus mascaradss, va patentizando por ell
m1ndo la locurs de la humanidad. Els la
hlpocrssfa Y la burla movdieLdo en- los co
razones. Els el Zola del almsnsque, que
dice much "a verdades, pero con una cru
deEs insoportable irritante. NA5e eitrs
piruetas = csroajadas y muere hacienda
una mueoa. Eutregado la orgfs y ell
placer, su vida es mas breve que la.de oGros
meses.
Msr3o es IN mfstico, que Sc nos pre-
aenta con ell cilicio en- las manos, la ora
Ci6n en- los labios y la mirada en- la cruz
Es la cuaresma con sus ayunos y sus abs
tinenciss. Tras las locuras las orgfas
de Febrero, natural era llegass Mario,
cubierto con el trsje talar, representando
ell dram bfblic. del CalVario. E. serio.
y grave, y como aouellos exe6ntricos mon
jeg de la Trapa, Por ell mundo diciendo
4 la humanidad: