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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
veteran. Rapidly Dim,ni.h,ns.

In the Grand Army the mortality
in the year 1900 was iO.s9o. decidedly y
the largest aggregate since the or.
der was formed. The total number
Of deaths In 1856 was 3.OaO. In 1870
the total went beyond 5000 and was
between 1000 and 5000 annually until
last year when there was a heavy In.
crease. In 1890 the membership was
IOO.Is9. Last year II was reduced to
s76,GG2. The annual mortality is np-
preaching four per cent, and by the
year 1910 more than half the memDers
will have passed away.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Albert Bateman, II lumber merchant
of Red Rock, was murdered on the
evening Of the IS. by two despcradoes
and robbers. The dcspcradoes were
rotbing the store OF Swartz & Co.
when Mr.. Ba,eman entered. Seeing
what they were doing he pulled his
gun AMI blazed away, wounding on.
Of the robbers in the arm. Both the
robbers then fired at him and he fell
dead pierced by two bullets. The rob.
bers secured $3.50 und made their cs.
cape.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Kitchen Girl and Mattress,

Discussing social conditions from
his pulpit. DIR. George II. Combs, I,
Kansas City minister. said: ''Thc shop
girl and the typewriter girl are as
good ms the daughter Of the million
airc and the girl in the kitchen is rs
good as she. Many a girl in the kitch-
IN is gen,lcr and more en- rapport with
gracious amenities than the mistress
who sc"lds her. Many maid knows
more of books and of life than the
Young lady whom she serves"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

As a result OF session OF the United
States court at III Reno number of
prisoners were sentenced TO serve
short terms In the federal Jail Mt
Guthrie. The prisoners and the
charges against them are A. follows:
Raymond Gonzales, sentenced for
whiskcy selling.
Ell Page for cutting timber.
Frank Holson far horse stealing.
William kinman for violating postal
law.
Nathedio, held for trial, whiskey
selling.
Hillary Van, cutting timber; await.
ing trial.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
'adIn's Peculiar Death List.

government report just ISSUED
shows that during the year 1899 in In
,iia the number of deaths among
human beings attributed To carniyor.
Gus animals was $500. Tigers caused
the death of 500. wolves of 33s and
leopar,ls. hycnas. iackals and croco.
diles were accountable for large pro.
portion al the remainder. The loss
Of human life from snakes reached
the high total of 2i.G.i-a greater
mortality than In any four preceding
years. Nearly half of the deaths oc.
Cured in bengal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
spcits, the Richest Food Ont.

The articles in the John A. Sal,er Seed
ComPany's ca'alos. IL Crosse. Mis-, on
Spel,z, Bismarck Hog Food Pea, Biliicr
Dollar Grass, Victoria Rape and Prpuus
menus are worth 5000 oi any widc-awak,
farmers moEcy, particularly the orc ON
Speltz is remarkably interesting ON acco,,nt
Of the wonderful richness oi this productive
prolific hay and grain food. Every iarmc,
should get SalzcT's catalog and read abOu,
Speltz. lk.l
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Rapid CONSERVATION Of Corn.

A correspondent OF the Chicago Tr;b.
une, who is connected with the grain
trade In Illinois, calls attention to
some interesting facts regarding the
surplus stock Of corn In the United
States. Observation and inquiry have
led him 20 believe that the usual re.
serve of old corn has been exhausted
and that consumption Is rapidly out.
running production. Each crop since
1897 has been large, yet by November,
1900, the reserves Of old corn had been
entirely exhausted. The nation had
sonsumcd four crops In three yesxa
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

When the bills for our daughters trous.
scau began 70 arrive, we M fairly n aasped: -.
90 soon 70 lose, consoled us.
"Stup;d old papai" she twittered a.
suec.Iy A. A bird. These are for exhibition
to the society reporters. There 10 80 per
Now we felt vastly relicvcd.-Indisnapo.
lie Press
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
4 CcutruarIno AuomaIx

John ruhbcrt. of Syracuse. y, V.
Nh" recently celebrated his 1O2d
birthday and found himself hale and
hearty, has lived all these years with.
out an ovcrcnnt and has never carried
nn umbrella. lie has used tobacco
NJ the age of - he took
his first glass "f liquor. !, was not
his last. Such lives as these nrc the
despair of all rules and make merry
with the advice of wisracrcs as 10
the best way of living 100 years.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Governor Barnes has commuted the
sentence of Stonewall Shacklett of
Yukon, who was sentenced to life in
the peniIentiary, to seven years in the
same institution. Tho application for
the Communication was signed by the
judge of the court in which Shacklett
was convicted aud also signed by mem.
bers of the convicting jury and the
prosecuting attorney.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Cashier Johnson. of the broken Niles
tMich.) hank. now that he has been
captured. states that he is gla.i of IL.
Mr.. Johnson could have easily has
tened his own joy and that Of nu.
mcrous Others 10y letting the officers
know of his whereabouts instead OF
compelling them ia look him up.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

The Wichita Mining and Improve
ment company Is the title of new
company which has applied 10 Secre.
tary Jenkins for chErtcr. The in.
tention Of the members Of the company
Is TO own and operate mines and to
own and deaf in real property in Okla
homa territory. The company now
owns un!mprovcd property valued ut
$4,000 and the capita, stock OF the
concern is TO be $4,000.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
For little ORenderA.

AS u result Of the requests from Ok
lahoma the department Of justice at
Washington has named Boonville, Mo,
as place to punish the juveniles Of
the territory who infringe on the
United states laws Justice Burweil
II, Guthrie, received n telegram from
The authorities ut Washington max ing
tue announcement.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

The price 81 war is enough To stag.
ger humanity. Judging from figures
from the British war Office. in a table
of English war losses in South Africa.
tn the end of 1900. The total casual
ties Of every kind were 5i.Gs7. hut,
owing to the fact that "a majority of
the men invnlilcd home have rccov.
cred and rcjoincd their commands the
total reduction of the forces was H..
$40. The number of invalids who lcf,
the service and are unfit for duty IL
l.iin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
The Only Really Happy Lnna.

Iceland Is said 20 I've the one really
,appy land. Everyone of its 7s,ooo
Inhabitants is the descendant Of some
ding or other. so that all arc in the
win. or. rather. cutting ice.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

A charter was granted TO the Clear r
Springs Creamery association for u
period OF 20 years. The purpose OF the
company Is to manufacture aud sell
butter and cheese both wholesale and
and retail. The plant will be located
at Mishak In Oklahoma county.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

No matter wha, ais YOU. headache 10 !
cancer, You VIII never get wc,l unit. youi
bowels are put right. JdsCareis help nature
cure YOU wiiEou; EGipc or pain, produc,
easy natural movements, COS. YOU jusi u
cents to start gri,.U. your health hack
'asTareiS Candy tath8ri.r, the genuine. put
up IN metal boxes. every tablet has 4. [. {.
stamped on il. Beware Of limitations.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
WI Fish, Gambling Casss

Guthrie. In the gambling eases
which have been in the district court
for some time demurrers have been
fled 10 the information given. The
eases will be fought and It Is thought
that some interesting developments
will he brought out before they are
nui, he'd
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Guthrie. rhe members OF the cod.
flying committee to arrange the session
laws into n u presentable form begun
their work last week. The members
Of the committee were appointed from
both branches Of the bly, and are
named as follows: senator Harrison
from Roger Mills county, Represent.
htive Tom Reid from Canadian, and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Orient Towns,ts Comp.oy,

Secretary Jenkins has received an
application for charter from Medford
business men who desire TO incorporate
under the name OF the Orient Land and
townsite company. The purpose o'
the company is to buy and sell real es-
tate, u own townsites and to purchase
OF corpora ions the right To locate
townsites along the line OF any rail-
road in Oklahoma, The capital stock
OF the new company Is 100000.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

George T.. Baldwin. of Canton. o.,
whom the president has just appoint
VI United States consul nj Nurcm.
berg. Germany. has been close friend
of Mckinley for 20 years. lie nom
mated the latter for the first public
Office hc ever hcld-,ha' Of prosecut-
ing attorney. back in lSGS.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

II Russia and Japan go TO war and
begin 10 hurl their respective Ian
yuagcs ~ each other there will be n
mortality list that will staggcr human
iiy. The destructive force of pro-
ic",ilc charged with Russian names or
Japanese verbs would he frighiful 20
contemplate.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
For Carnegie to Consider.

\ Chicago doctor has found the
nacilli of 100 diseases in Chicago H..
rrary books. Mr.. Carnegie ought TO
hesitate in his hcadlong course. or
furnish disinfcciing plant with each
donation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
u 0. without Limit.

Uncle Sans benevolent industry is
without limit. The official spelling and
pronunciation of 10000 names of
'oastwisc places in the Philippines
ire given in new government pub
iration.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Then Friendship Ceased.

Her Best Fricnd-Oh, it was just
beautiful in you!
Singcr-Whnt?
"Why, your refusing to sing when
you knew how much the guests did
not want you to sing, and how much
you wanted to sing."-Tit-Bits.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
ChSrs.s with stealing wheat.

Claude Kelly, a young man about 90
years old was arrested mt Enid by
Sheriff Porter, on the charge OF breas-
Ing into . car Mt North Enid and steal.
ing load OF wheat. He took the
wheat TO Eald and sold IL TO an ele-
vator firm. lie is now in the county
mil
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
wide Di.tribus,on Of Gold.

Promising gold mines have been dis
covered In Samoa. In nearly all the
'erions opening to civilization gold Is
'ound by prospectors. The distribi-
ion Of the metal Is wider than has
,ccn sInnnsch.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Not 70 Living Heir.

King Alexander. of Scrvia. is the
,nly rcigninr European sovereign
without a living heir tn the throne.
lic is the last of the Obrcnovitches
and has not even u distant cousin TO
succeed him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Certain Of the Spartan women, u 10 re
corded, hesitatei. "If we cut Of our hair
and give Il 10 the soldiers 20 string their
bows with. how are we TO get alone! they
protested. "Nhy we can string our bcauS
with fsl.e hair" exclaimed the others
warmly ly.-Detroit Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Oldest wateryorLs.

The oldest waterworks system in
the country is that of South Bethle.
hem, Pa. The original mains laid
were made out Of cedar logs. some
Of which have recently been taken
up In o good state of preservation
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Italians Get auipip. Free.

The text of the proposed law for the
prevention of malaria In Italy pro-
rides among other things Tor the gra-
:ui'ous distribution Of quininc 20 the
Door by municipal authorities.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
ChootAw Braks man Injured.

c. +. Spencer, n Choctaw brakeman,
was fatally injured by jumping from
moving train and striking a snsg
which almost tore him two. The ac
cident happened mt Wilbvrton.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
OuthrI~ Young Ia dy Shot.

Miss Pearl Coilasure was shot at
charivari on the night Of the co. She
was hit with 22-calibre bullet while
standing ON porch. II Is not thought
that she will live.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Ftiend-I heard story about a wicked
man who PLAYED golf on sunday
Golfer-Aid what Happened 10 him.
''He fooxlc,l ."-i'uek.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Passing Of rs,,.w.s... rsrr.

n b aid that the seysers which have
ee1s The park famous, are GRADUALLY de-
3lninG. This bring to mind the factth
xeeline = the law Of the world. Health is
D. most Drecious possession in the world,
and too great care cannot be given 20 Il. In
ne sprine. you ehould renew your strength.
- q an medicines, Hostetter's Stomach
tttaA II also cures stomach disorders.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

II was \ Boston girl who described hc'
faithle.s lovers nou'h ss stretching across
the vrle Vc~olH,inn of his face. the sepui.
cher of the di>,illcr's output and the scy ser
OF falsehood. kansas City Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Se,~ p.sra, rerw.

A Georgia colonel had a man arrested for
'1cok;ps mean" at him. The man was
ined Eve dollars for ruhberipg with intent
10 oscare.-Minneapolt Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

DEAR MRs. PINKHAM;-I
was suffering such tortures
from nervous prostration that
life was q burden. ! could
not sleep at all, and was too
weak TO walk across the floor.
Ny heart was affected SO that
often l could not lie down at
all without almost suffocating.
I took Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and it
worked like magic. / feel that
your medicine has been of in
Sstimnble benefit to me-"
0nnD Ang1R WILLIAMSON,
~ ~ Muulovnrd Atlanta "a
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Always remember that your employer
Is anxious to paw yo;I more money, II you
will earn it.-AtChison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

i do rot believe Piso's Cure for Consump
ton has an equal for coughs and colds .
John I. Boyer, Tr.Hi;y Springs, Ind, Feb
u 100.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Customer - What's this? Sevcnty.6vs
cents for q two-cent stamp! Why, that u
Drussist-Bee pardon, sir. I thought you
had q prescription for it.-Baltimore Amer.
lean.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
Her Respect.

The Jndee-Your. husband Is entitled TO
a little respect, madam.
The Wife-Weli, that's what he gets
Detroit Free Press.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Ever notice. asked the cornfed philc.c-
pAer, 'xkas when . man wants 10 make
you think he 10 speaking from the bottom
q his heart he speaks at the top Of his
VsicsY-Indianapolis Press.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

The Huest B,uc makes the whito,t white
that's Red Cross b.! Blue. Refuse imiia
tions.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

II a woman is her husbands boss, his
employer never gets full value from him.
Atchison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

After talking with a nag-ing woman il
b . great relief to take roll IN bed ot
singing nettles.-Ram's Horn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
New station for 0u,hr,..

The citizens OF Guthrie are working
for a new Santa Fe station. Superin.
tendent Tiee has stated that . new
station would be built In the near
future.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Fact is stranger than fiction and almost
as strange as fiction founded on fact.-Dc
troit Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Romance seldom outlivcs good digestion.
News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

You cannot be cheerful if you have dys.
pepsia. You wont have dyspepsia If you
thew Whites "Sucatan."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Every misery man misses Is blessing
Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

PrrSAx FApELrss Drrs produce the fast
ut and brightest colors Of any known dye
stuf. Sold BY all druggists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Diligence Is fair fortune and industry r
good estate.-Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

"I had nervous prostration
terribly, caused by female
weakness. ! suffered every
thing; was unable to eat,
sleep, or work. After a while
| was induced to try Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and l really began TO
improve on taking the first
bottle. i continued to take
the medicine, and am now
better in every way, and feel
like a different person. ] am
simply q well woman"
Mrs. DELLA KKrsxR,
Marteuv villa p~
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

''Is he professional man." .'No, only
an amateur. Town Topics.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Aesthetics must be brilt on ethics
Rams Horn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Every church oush, 10 have 4 corral io
the kicker TO air his heels-Ram's Horn
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

In some Swiss hotels a fixed charge a
eco Is made in case OF the death OF
guest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Red Cross Bal Blue makes clothes whittier
than snow. Large 2 or. package only cents
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Dried eggs are exported 20 Alaska and
South Africa in large quantities.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

Alva has made application for .
charter for city Of the hrst clasA
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04
rts CvvsaSe spreadsr

The Crusade spreadsng.
"The Kansas crusade is spreading"
"Yes: we have an old hen sitting on one
erg and trying to hatch h."-Ohio STATE
journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

The London mint produced lO7, ESQ 81!
soins last year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tablets. All
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-04-04

am SO nervous! ever suffered as do! There
isn't well inch in my body. honestly believe my lungs
are diseased my chest pains so but have no cough.
am 80 weak at stomach and have indigestion terribly and
paptaon of the heart losing flesh and this headache
and backache nearly kills me, and yesterday had Mysteries
There weight in the lower part of my bowels, bearing
down all the time, with pains in my groins and thghs-I
can't sleep, walk sit and blue oh goodness simply
the most miserable of women"
This is most vivid description of suffering with
nervous prostraton caused by inflammation other
diseased condition of the womb.
No should allow herself TO reach such perfection
OF misery when there is need of it. Read about Miss
Wiliamson's and how she was cured
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-11-18

de seguridad de vida para nnestros productos
tos e6caz garantfa de desarrollo para nues-
tro comercio. nuestra agriculture nuestras
industries. en- sus relacfones con ell mercadO
americana, como compensation debida, en- es-
tricta jnsticia, por los Estados Unldos esta
TERRA, con Ia cual han resuelto impOrtantes
problemas de su polftica International; Ia
cual han gobernado administrado, ,recaudan-
do sus trfbutos dfstribuyendolos como han
querfdo, imponi6ndOe limitaciones deberes,
reservAndose en- ella parte de territorio fun
clones de soberanfa, Ia cual no pueden
gar luego ell derecho Is existencia ell de
aspfrar al goce de relative bienestar, der tro
de su modesto vida, en- la misma medida con
la misma permanenca que ellos pretenden
para sus ventajas, las cuales han de ser, nece-
sariamente. paralelas con nuestrOs benefcios.
Respecto las obigaciones generates con
que empezara gu vida la Repdblica que va
establecerse hay que aceptar, sin discusiones,
las reconocidas por ell Gobierno revolucions-
rio mandadas 4 cumplir por Ia Constitution.
Entire esas obligaciones Sc encnentra, prefe-
rentemente, la del pago de los haberes del
Ej6rcito Libertador. de ese sufrido valiente
ejercito que, por razones de justicia para ellos
J de conveniencia para Ia patria debe ser
atendido. El poder legislative acordara la
forma de hacerlo, cual corresponds los com
promises de honor que esas obligaciones en-
vuelven; porque mas humiilante y peligrosa
que Ia stuaci6n del que por impre vision en-
sus cAculos donesticos no puede cubrir los
deberes Cue contrafga, es Ia del que nc cubra
los compromises va contraidos no psgue 10
que por e.los deba. Ri Congreso. con el ele-
vadO patriOtismo que ha de fnspirar todas sus
determl naciones especialmente las mas tras-
cendentales, resolvera, sin duda, acerca de
este asunto, 10 que le dicte la conciencia ma
cional por 81 representada.
Expuesto va cuanto he considerable nece
sario para fiar con precision TODD mi pensa-
miento, como base sustancfal de mi programs
de Gobierno, solo me falta decir, para CORES
ponder los elementos que me hsnran con su
predilecci0n que en- todo 10 que afecte esen-
cialmense Ia vida nacional del pats, & su
progreso, su ventura y Ia preparation de
su soberanfa efectiva de su Independence
absolute, en- su porvenir, la harmonic del Eje.
cutivo CO a ell pueblo ser& inquebrantable, CO.
mo expression de identicos sentimientos de
iguaes aspiraciones por acreditar la Rephbi-
ca, salvar ell prestigio de sus insttuciones,
nantener el decoro de su gobieruo conser
var Immaculate ell honor de Ia patria.
Bartolome Mass6 Marquee.
Habana, 81 de Octubre de 1901.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-11-18
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El medico de las locas encoL sra-
base en- su despacho, donde Fabif
clio fue 10 troducido iDme dia tamen-
te.
Los dos hombres Sc estrecharon
la mano.
va estaba seguro de que ven
drfais hoy dijo Rittner y habfa
dado orden para que no os detuvie-
ran nj un instante. sQue hay de
nuevo?
-Os traigo ncticias muy graves.
Graves. ..Spara vos?-dfjo ell
mGdico con aire burl6n.
" para vos tambien, querido
mfo. No es cosa de que os sonriais,
porque Sc trata de algo muy serio.
-.Parece que teneis miedo!
-Aguardad un minute y we're
mos 81 conser 7aiS esa dulce con-
fianza.
Rittner va no sonrefs y escucha-
ba ateutamente.
-Hablad dijo; me hebeis pues-
to en- cuidado. dDe que Sc trata?
iOtra vez del batelero de Melcn?
No; de un enemfgo mucho
mas temible.
-1Qui6n es?
Paula Baltus.