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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

The following deaths for forty-eis hours were
reported at the Health Department up 10 noon
yesterday: Max Wunsoh, s. years; Matthew Con
nell so years; Hugh llaloney. % years; Richard
II. Bachelor, Is years; William ii. G. Blyly,
69 years Thomas Kilisan 30 years; William f.
McCay 5s years; Thomas b. Belts, 50 years
Charles Humphreys, IS wears; Angelina J. Emery.
30 years; Lucy Shankliu, % years; Charles Brown.
% years; Epsie Davis 40 years: Margaret T.
Soper, IS years; Rosetta Alexander. As years;
Martha Rodgers. A years George ". Ridgley,
40 years; Charles Games 81 Years; Jennie +.
Iarrabce. 81 years; Louisa Seymour 30 years;
years; Elizabeth j. Began, II years; Washington
Miner. years: Sarah Ellis. l year; Rebic $.
Tooney. months George F. Gordon. months;
William F. ROBBIE ! month; infant Of Eliza
beth Hawkins l month; infant of Lucy johnson,
u DAYS; infant OF Cora Ross. days; Dennis
Collins. days; infant of Henrietta Cole, l day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

substantially as Mr.. Donohoe states. He
also informs the Commissioners that they
were considered, and the work was or
dered after such consideration and in
spite OF the objections.
Mr.. Hunt tells the Commissioners that
he regrets the oversight which led him
into an error of statement, which, he
says, was due to the examination of the
wrong hle. Mr.. Hunt then states, as
formerly, that he knows of no way in
winch the property can be relieved from
the assessment, which has been made
regularly ana properly, and he recon-
Hiends tnat the applicant be so informed
ms recommendation the Engineer
Commissioner has approved. and it is
understood that the motion will be ap-
proved by the board.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
More Time for Policemen.

Orders were issued yesterday by Major Syl-
vester that will result in giving policemen more
time at home and win require them TO do eight
hours continuous duty only once in four days.
Heretofore those who have done dog watch
duty, from 10 O'Clock in the morning. have
been compelled to spend the night in the sta
tonhouse after being relieved at midnight and
be called at $3.50. Hereafter one section OF the
platoon going on duty at midnight will stay
on the street until : in the morning, thus doing
away with the dog watch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Looking for a Missing Man.

The police have been asked to look out for John
T Healey, who mysteriously disappeared from his
home, 1922 First Street southeast. on December
81. and has not been seen or heard from since
He was employed in the roundhouse 81 the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad and left for
work usual the last day Of the year
He is a man thirty-tve years old. six feet tall,
stout build black hair and mustache, mixed
with grey; teeth gold filed dark grey sack suit
black oyercoat and black derby bat.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

Thomas II. Anderson, in his official capacity as
Attorney for the United States in the District
of Columbia, yesterday filed suit against Anthony
NJ Clegg and NJ f. Cahill and the City Trust,
Safe Deposit and Surety Company, OF Philadelphia,
TO recover 5000. The suit is based the al
legged failure of Clegg Cahll to complete
contract entered into for dredging at Milford
Haven, Va, in October, 1899. 1t is alleged that
through the failure of the defendants 10 com
plete the contract the Government lost the
amount named.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

Andrew B. Duvall the Attorney for the
District. has requested the Commissioners
TO appoint Arthur II. O'COnnor as addi-
tional attorney for the District The ap-
pointment of such an attorney was recent
ly authorized by Congress. to aid Mr.. Du-
vail in conducting the proceedings nsti-
tuted for the condemnation of streets.
1t is understood that the Commissioners
will approved the request of their attor-
ney and that the appointment of Mr..
O'Connor will be ordered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Funeral of Mrs. Richards.

The funeral OF the late Mrs Sarah C. Richards,
widow OF the late John II. D. Richards. who
died at her home, 6Sl Virginia Avenue south
west, Sunday forenoon, will be held at the resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Not Guilty of Arson.

In the case of Annie Jackson. alias Annie
Barnes. colored, charged with arson, the Jury
which heard the evidence found the defendant
not guilty by reason OF insanity The Johnson
woman was accused of setting fire to premises
1927 Eleventh Street several months ago She
was represented by Mrs. Belya Lockwood who
made insanity plea Of defence. Several physi-
clans who were called on behalf of the defendant
testified THAI the woman's mind was unbalanced
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

One Of the cars on the Maryland division of
the City and Suburban Railway caught on fire
about l O'Clock yesterday morning at the corner
of Fifteenth and G Streets northwest. An alarm
was sounded from box 146, and the flames were
soon extinguished by the chemical company.
But little damage was done.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
DIR. George W. Foster Resigns.

DR.. George ". Foster, who has been in charge
OF the Toner buildings at st. Elizabeth's Hos
pltal for the Insane for the past nine years. has
rendered his resignation from that position He
Will leave about the 10th to take the position
of superintendent Of the Second Hospital for the
Insane at Bangor, Me, an institution only re-
Gently opened.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to BEN
tanin Mills and Nellie Simms; Edward Beach and
Sarah Burnett. both of Alexandria; Thomas Berry
and May Bailey; Percy Hale and Roberta Bu-
ehanan; John F. Boston and Bessie Mitchell;
and Martha Washington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

New National Theatre-Maude Adams in
'LAiglon.'' evening.
Columbia Theatre-Henry Miller in Richard
Savage" evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"Friends,"
evening
Chase's New Grand-Polite Vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Academy Of Music-"The Still Alarm" after
noon and evening
Kemans Lyceum Theatre-"The Morning
Glories," afternoon and evening
New Biiou-Sam T. Jacks Company, afternoon
and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
HAD GAME OUT OF SEASON.
Judge. After Imposing Fines. Discoy
ers He Has No .Jurisdiction.

Randolph T. Warwick and Fritz Reu-
ter were charged in the Police Court YES
terday with having in their possession
deer meat in violation Of the game law.
which provides penalty for having veni-
son IN ones possession between January
! and September /. Mr.. Mullowny. the
prosecuting attorney, stated that both of
the defendants had received the animals
before Christmas and had been exhibiting
them as an advertisement, and as II was
purely technical violation Of the law he
asked that their personal bonds be
taken.
Judge Scott did not see the matter in
tnat light and imposed a fine Of $40 in
each case. Mr.. Reuters attorney then
TOOK exception TO the manner in which
the information was made out, and fur
Their objected to sentence being passed
on his client without testimony being
heard or his client arraigned The
case was thereupon reopened and
the testimony Of Game Warden Cur
ley taken, after which the previous pen
atty was imposed After the fines had
been paid and Mcssrs. Warwick and Reu-
ter had left the court it was discovered
that the law specifically states that pro-
secutions shall be heard in the District
branch Of the court. When the matter
was brought to the attention of Judge
Scott he promptly set aside his former
ruling and directed that the cases be
quashed. An effort viii be made today TO
secure q conviction before Judge Kim
ball.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Fire i'm n Carpenter sbop.

Fire was discovered about 1890 o'clock yes
terday morning in a stable in the rear of COS
Massachusetts, Avenue northeast, that is owned by
X L. Ford and occupied by William f. Davis as
a carpenter shop. The fire department responded
promptly TO an alarm from box 6l2 and extin-
guished the flames after about 500 damages had
been done
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

A deed was placed on record by Gen.
Nelson A Miles and his wife, Mary Sher-
man Miles. conveying TO Cecilia sherman
Miles certain property on Thirteenth
Street extended. The consideration named
is $40. but the deed bears $50 worth OF
revenue stamps, indicating the value Of
the property to be $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
james Edwards, VIII FILED.

The will of James B. Edwards, dated June
ID last, was filed yesterday for probate. By its
terms the entire estate of the testator is left to
his wife, Lydia VI. Edwards
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Ordered 10 Return 81 Sealed Verdict

Hearing in the suit of Leopold Karpeles against
the Metropolitan Railway Company to recover
5000 for personal injuries was concluded yes
tcrcay afternoon and the jury instructed to re
turn a sealed verdict today. The plaintiff was
injured in an accident near the corner OF Fifth
and + Streets on October % lAlA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

In the suit of Rubie May Kline against the
Georgetown and Tenleytown Railway consent
verdict" awarding the plaintiff 81 900 was rem
dered The amount sued for was $4,000. claimed
as damages for injuries to the plaintiffs leg.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
The VIII of Joseph Jouy.

By the terms of the will of Joseph Jouy dated
August o. 1895. he leaves his entire estate to
his wife. Mary J. Jouy. Ii is stated that pro-
vision was made for the testatOrs daughter,
Alkaline Jouy, at the suggestion of her mother.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

At the instance of Richard Sylvester,
Major and Superintendent of Police, be-
cause she has been of service to the po-
lice at different times the Commissioners
have voted that the time for the payment
of business license by Liza Kressin, OF
6lS FOur-and-a half Street southwest. be
extended. This action was taken because
of illness and present inability to pay the
license
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Mems Fine Underwear Reduced.

| Fancy blue and white and pink and white
| stripes now 81; was good value at $50 Joseph
! Auerbach G23 Pa. ave.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

Lamps lit today .5:34 P. VI
Lamps out tomorrow. ....................6:27 AN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
Right of the Children's Guardians
to Transfer Care of Wards.

Attorney DuvaIFs Opinion on the
Duty of the Police Court Under the
Law-The Commissioners Complete
Conferences on Appropriation Bill
"A Permit Issued for Experiments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

The Commissioners yesterday issued or
ders that NJ. S. Murray. now acting as Su-
perintendent of Repa. at 81 per day, is
promoted to Superintendent of Repairs at
$3.50 per day, vice l.. E. Bond, who has
been transferred to Superintendent of
Construction of School Building to take
effect this date.
That NJ. E. Casey be licensed as master
plumber and gas filter for period of five
years upon filing of proper bond
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide................ $50 M. and 4:52 P.
High tide. AN. and 1898 p.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
Eye. and Nose Ran water.-c

Eyes and Nose Ran Watcr.-C c.
Archer, Of Brewer Maine, says: az have had
CataUh Tor several years. Water would run from
my eyes and nose for days az q time About four
months ago / was induced to try Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder, and since using the wonderful
remedy | have not had attack. would not
be without It." IL relieves in ten minutes
% cents. Sold by F. s. Williams Ninth and F
Streets, and Edmonds & Williams Third Street
! and PeInsylyaniE Avenues.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
SAPOLIOs us ssss s4a1 sz EVERYWHERE
weather Indications.


Sun rose......7:l9 AN. sun sets.......4:54 P.N
Moon rises. ...9:03 Pm. Moon sets. ........-.-.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08

Walter c. Allen the Electrical Engin-
eer. in passing upon the request, stated
that the United States Electric Lighting
Company has been requested TO remove the
pole. and he asked that Miss Bishop might
be informed accordingly. This recon-
mendation the Commissioners have APP
proved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-08
S. KAHN. SONS & co.
S. KAHN, SONS & co.

Always the Best of Everyth for the Least Money
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17

Muy popular es en- Arsqupa la historic
ia contemporaries que vas leer; para no
dejar resquicio critlcos de caderilla = de
escaleras abajo, te prevengo que bautl2are
los dos principales pei sonajeS con nombres
di,tintos del que tuvleron.
Por los afios de 1884 no SO hablaba en- Are
qulpa de otra cosa que de la UtuditG, conta-
banse de ella cuen'N Ns espeluza ties. La viudi-
ia era la pesadilla Je la ciudad entera.
Era el caso que vecino al hospital de San
Juan de DloS habia un chiriVltl conoci 10 por
ell depnfundis, 9 sitio donde SO exponian por
doce horas los cadaveres de los fallecdos en- Ell
asilo.
Desde tempo inmemoral vefase a!lf STEM
pre- nn ata6t alumbradO por cuatr0 cir S,
los transeun,'s nocturnos echaban una limos
na en- Ell cepilo, murmuraban un Padre
Nue. tro una Ave Maria por el alma del ii-
+ nto.
Pero en- 1884, empez6 c0rrer el rumor de
que, despues de las dioz de la noche, salfa del
cuartito de los muertos un biltO que tenia
forma femennal, SO presentaba armada con una
liIerna sorda cada vaz que sentfa pasoS varo-
niles por la calle. All tdian que, como qnien
practica un reconociniento, h lcia rehrjar la
luz sobr4 g. RI stro lei transeunte, Y luego vol
VIA muy trauquilamente esconderse e1 ell de-
pr0tlmdiS.
Con esta notIcia confrrnad4 p0r ell tsstI.
manic de varios ciudadanos, qnianes Ia vlu-
da hizo ell coco, nadie Sc sentfl coz higados
para pasar por San Juan de Dios dospues del
toque de queda.
Huho mas Un hombre llamado don Va
lentfn Quesada con agravio de su nombTe de
pila que 10 comprometfa ser valiente, cast
muri6 de susie, iAyd1enmela quererl
En- vano la autoridad dlspuso la captura
del fantasma, pues no encontr6 subalternos
con valor para dar cumpllmento al superior
mando Los de la ronda no Sc aproxmaban
nj la esquina del hospital; cada maiiana in
ventaban una mentira para disculparse ante
su jefe, como la de que la yiudita Sc les ha
bfa vuelto humo entire las m4nos q otra papa
rrucha semejante.
Y con este el terror del vecindarlo Iba en-
aumento.
AL hn e general don Antonio Gutierrez
de la Fuente, que era el prefecto del departs-
mento, decide no vaerse de policias embus-
teros y cobardes, sino haberselas personal
mente con la vudita. Emboz6se una noche
en- su capa y SO encamin6 San Juan de Dios.
Faltabanle pocos pocos pasos para legar al
umbral de- mOnasterio cuando Sc e present6
ell fantasma y le inund6 el rostro con la luz de
la iterna.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17
Ricardo Palma,

llegada no puede tardar, pues pronto hara
tres semanas quepartistes lQu6 calvario has
recorrido, que dias espantosos te restan adn,
hasta ell momento que alcancemos la verdadl
Matthew nc Sc atreve a ausentarse. Sc
cuanto los has querido sempre, cuanto admi-
ras su hermoso caracter0,
<Paris, II de Mario de 1g94.-EI coraz6n
Sc me desgarra, al pensar en- tus padeeimen-
tos, en- la agonfa que debeS sufrir solo, deste-
rrado, sin tener siquiera un alma, junto q tt,
que to sostenga, que te de esperanza valor.
Deseo vehemente estar a tu lado, com
prendiendo tn dolor dIsminuy6ndolo I'm POGO
con mi presenca Mi pensamlento esta mas
frtcuentemente en- las slas Du Salut Que aauf;
vlvo ALA contigo; trato de verte en esa isla
ignorada, de imagnar que tn vida...S
Paris, Abril de 1861 esta maiiana,
toda conmovida, Ia narration de tn legada 4
las islas Du Saut. SegGn los diarlos es en- la
isla del Diabo en- donde te han conlnado. Pc
ro, ST la noticia lie tu lIegada Sc ha recibdo
va, aun no he tsniIo absolutamente nlnguna
carta tuya. No puedo decirte cuanto sufro
asf, separada completamente de mi esposo tan
amado, privana del todo de tus notlclas no
sabiendo como soporta su horripllante martl
ri0.a
Tu abnrgaci6n tan admirable, tu vaor tan
her6ico, tu alma tan ep6rglca nos dan fuer-
zSs para cumplir la tarsa que nos incumbg
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17
BlBLrorEcA DE sGAgENocRAoiAs

CHI If en- seguida mi ca ruaje y he
venido.
H lb8il hecho blen, condsSA,
p1rque e iittl 50 enc leutra en un
esta4o que da compassion; no quie-
70 esjuchAr los consejos de nsdte.n
no quiero escuchar esta estancia.
Hela alli, abrazando como ma 10.
ca al cadaver, esperando que mi ito
la couteste, creyendo infundirle la
vida con sus besos delirantes.
La condesa levant6 la cabeza y
su decafmieuto Sc hizo menor, suS
miembros parecian adquirir vigor:
Sc deshizo de los brazos de Federi-
co y con paso vacilante Sc acerc6 a
la alcoba.
Sc detuvo un instante, despues
avanz6 con mas segulidad, atrave.
70 Ell corto espacio que la separabA
de Editta, cerca de ella ~ la to-
CO dulcements en- la espaldas
La j6ven estremeci6ndose de la
cabeza a los pies Sc volvi6 cen una
mirada casi airada, como 81 una quiz
sierra repeler al importuno que We
nfa q turbar su dolor .puesto entire
LA y su Edmundo, a quien Sc obs
tinaba en- no Greer muerto, pero
vuando sus ojos tropezaron con ell
semblante pslido, descompuesto de
la condesa, E1itta di6 un grito, al
parecer de algeria y srroiandose en-
suS brazos, escondi6 su rubis cabe-
"a en- su hombre, prorrumpiendo en-
amargo llanto.
Beppe que habia entrado en- aquel
momento comtempl6 Ell grudo de
las dos lGujeres con su sonrisa in-
fernal.
LA paloma en- las garras del
| gaVianl : murmur6.
-;Que muier tan admirable es
la condesal IQue sangre frial Es
lastima que no sea comediantel
Ootra, despues del delito cometido
esta noehe no So habrfa, atrevido
iamas q traspasar Ell umbral de es-
ia estancla. 80. y ella, hela allf,
intrepido, sin emoci6n, pr6xims q
su yictima.--.-y Ssquella desgra-
clada que sdesahoga en- ella 81 DO.
! loE. .Basta- suerte que----
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17
CUENTOS YNARRACIONES
LA VIUDITA

e. general La Fuente amarillo una pis-
tola y, avanzando sobre Ia vluia, le CRITIC:
ii Rfndete hago fnego
Ei alma en- pena Sc atortol6, corri0 re
fugl4rse en- ell ataui u'u nbrado por los cuatro
cirios
Su Senorfa penetr6 en- el mortuorlo echo
la zarpa al fantasma quien cay6 de rodillas y
arrojan 10 dn reboclllo que le servfa de aut-
faz, excIam6:
i Por Dio', seTl1r general, salyeme US
ted
E general La FLente que tuvo en- POGO ell
alma del otro mundo, tuvo EN- mucho el alma
de este mundo sublunar.
La vuda era.... era una lindisimA mu-
chacha.
-Caramba, diio para sf La Fuente. 81 tan
preciosas como 6.tas son las aninas 5euditas
del purg 4torin, mandeme Dios ALA de guarni-
ci6n por el tempo que sea servIdo
Y Iuego aiiidi6 alzando Ia voz:
Tranquil icese, nina ap6ye3e Gu mi bra
20, J vengsse con migo a la prefecture.
Hiliebrando B4jar era e. don Juan Teno-
rio de Arequipa. Como ell burlador de Sevia
tenft gala engatltu-ar muchachas hacer
Sc el orej6n cuando 6stas, con buen derecho
le eXigfan el cumpmiento de sus proL-esas
juramentos
Vfctims del calavera fu6, entire otras, la
OellSlma Irene, tenl1a naSta ell m0ment0 en-
que sucumbi6 en- la tentaci0n de morder la
manzana, por honestisimA esquiva doncella.
Desdehtda por su libertino seductor ago
tados por ella ruegos, lsgrimas demas re-
cursos del case, decide vengarse asesinando
al autor de su deshOnra.
Y armada de un puf1al, SO puso en- acecho
dos cuadras de una casa donde HiIdebrando
menudeaba la saxon sus visitas nocturn4s,
escogendo por acechadero ell deprQfundts del
hospital.
Pero fuese por misterioso presentimi9nto
por casuaidad, Hildebrando di6 en- rodear
camino para no pasar por San Juan de Dos.
Descubierta, al fin, como hemos referi1o,
por ell Prefecto La Fuente, Irene lie COMIC su
secreto: y q tai puLto lego el general inte-
rcsarse por la desventura de la joven, que hizo
venir q su presencia Hildebrando, no sa-
bemos 81 con razones 8 amenazas obtuvo que
el seductor SO avlniese areparar e NAL eau
sado.
Ocho dias mas tarde, Irene Hildebrando
recbfan la solemne bendici6n sacerdota
Esta visto que sobre la terra, habiendo
henlbra var6n de por medic, todo, hasta las
apariciones del alma en- pena, remata en- ma
trimonio, que es el mas c6modo socorrldo de
los remates de un novelista.
Ricardo Palma.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17
Las memorials de Oreyfus
"OINCO AMOS DE MI VIDA
IS94--1S99
Nj diariO para ser remitidO d mi esposa

Jueves; de Julio de 1s96.-NO he tenido
Amino para escribir en- estos dias, de tai mane-
ra estoy agitado, por haber recibido, despu6s
de tan larga espera, cartas reativamente re-
centes de mi espoSa y de toda mi familla. Las
Gltimas estan ferhadas el 25 de Mayo; va pues,
Sc les ha preveoido los mfos que remtan las
cartas por conducto del minIsterio.
todavia NADIA auGn no Sc ha descu
blerto al culpable Padezco con los tormen
tos de mi fanilia tanto como los mfos propios,
sin contar las mil miseras dlarIas, que son
otras tantas heridas de mi cora76n despeda
zado
Pero 20 me abatir6 debo Inculcar ener-
gia & mi esposa, pues quiero la desoluci6n de
mi honra y la de mis- hIios..'
He aquf algunos parrafos de la correspon
dencia que hoy he recibido de Lucia:
SParis, 95 de Mario de 1895 Comic que
ests csrta te encontrara bueno. mi turno,
aguardo con gran mpacencIa Ia noticia de tn
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17

un Signo negative con la cabeza y
permaneci6 inm6vil.
A la tercera, sin embargo, Eiitta
cogt6 ccnvulsameute la mano de
Federico, y mrandole con SIS be-
llos CLOS lleuos de lagrimas, pre-
gunto con su voz dulce de nifIo:
-5Esta rea mente muertoP 5No
hay alguna esperanSaP
Y como ell loven no tuvo fuerzas
para responder, Editta Sc arrai6 de
de nuevo sobre el csdaver, cubrien
do aquel rostro frfo & inanimado de
besos y de lagrlmaS
No no.. til estss muerto,
Edmundo mfo, repetia cen pala-
bras lentas, entrecoTtadss, deses'
perantes; mirame, soy yo" tu
Editta Yo tambien me desperte
con tus besus ....,y y 5pnr Que no
10 hsces td, ahoraP 5Por que no me
respondes? ;Sabes que te smo..."
tie amo, Edmundo miol ~
En- ell momentO eu que decta es,
to, Sc oyeron pasos precipitadcs, Ell
PORTER So levant6 y tn Ell umbral
de la habitaci6n apareci6 una mu'
jer vestida complt tamente de ne
gro.
Era la condesa Lydia.
La extrema palidez de So rostro,
formObs Ln energico contraste con
el color del veStido; sus ojas vaga-
ban inciertos en- las 6rbltaS.
Apenas habfs entrado, Lydia lam
z6 un grito sofocado, Sc lley6 la ma
no al coraz6n como 81 fuese herida
de un golpe mortal, Sc encorv6 So
bre ST mistns, y hubiera cafdo, 81
Federico de Praga no Sc hubiese
spresurado q sostsnerla.
La condesa pareci6 hacer uu pc.
noso esfuer-o con que veneer la
emoci6n, y con VOC apagada;
-SEs pues verdad- - 10 que he
oido9 6albuce6, = Edmun io----
-Hs muerto repentiuamente es.
ia noche, condesa.
Lydia escondi6 el rostro entire las
manos.
-Dlos mio, Dies mio- =. 20 M
quiero cFeerlo, no.. -. 10 be sabidc
hace un momsnto. - hice engan'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-17
MUY BARATAS

Sc venden dos casas en- Santurce
acabadas de fabricar, con ServiciO de
aqua, inOdoros, luz etc. etc. Informaran
en- esta imprenta en- la bOtica Colon
plaza de Alfonso XII, capital.