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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
NEW HOSE CART.
Fire Equipment at San Bernardino Is
Being Improved.

San Bernardino. Cal. Dec 2O.-The fire
department al the Santa F'e yards in this
city viii shortly be the possessors of a
new hose cart It was ordered from Al
buquerque some time ago, has been COM
pleted and is now the way west. This
addition was made at the suggestion of
c. .. Young fire department inspector for
the Santa Fe lines. Mr.. Young made many
helpful suggestions during his visit to this
place, which have been carried into effect
and which will eventually make the San
the system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
New Roundhouse at Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Kas, Dec. G0.-The
Union Pacific reilroad is to exDend S12.-
600 next spring in the erection of a new
up-to-date modern rOund-house on the
site where the present dilapidated one
now stands. In an interview with a high
official OF the road who was in the city
yesterday, a reporter elected the infor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

Lawrence, Kan, Dec. 20-WhiIe at
work in his laboratory at the Universi-
ty of Kansas. DR. Z. c. Franklin's face
was burned by an explosion of sulphu-
rio acid His eyes were not injured, and
aside from the severe burns on his face
and neck he received no bad injuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
TEST the Feliow-servaDt Law.

Jefferson City. Mo. Dec. e0.-The fell
low-servant law, which has been upheld
by the Missouri supreme court, will be
tested in the United States supreme
court.
The Missouri supreme court recently
held that Thomas Callahan of ST. Louis
was entitled 20 damages against the
Merchants Bridge and Terminal Rail
wav eomnany on account of an iniurv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
Goes to Guatemala.

Philadelphia, Dec. 20.-Charles Otey
Gwatlxin, formerly general eastern agent
of the Wisconsin Central railroad, has
been appointed general manager of the
Guatemala Northern railroad. with
headquarters at Guatemala City, Guate-
nlala Mr.. Gwatkin will leave New York
for his new post on next Sunday. Mr..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
Report is Confirmed.

st. Joseph Mo. Dec. cot is authori-
tatively stated that the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railroad expects TO
enter st Joseph from Kansas City over
the double tracks which are to be laid
between the two cities. This makes the
fourth road which has announced its
intentions of entering this city when the
double track system is completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

Gwatkin is a native of Lynchburg, Va
He entered the railway service in 1880
as agent of the Great Western Dispatch
fast freight line at Binghamton. N z
Since that time he has held positions Of
responsibility with various railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
SOUND AS A DOLLAR

That is the result of a course
of treatment with SCOTS Emul
sion. We have special refer
ence to persons with weak
lungs and sensitive threats.
SCOTS Emulsion does some
things better than others This
is one of them 1t has a pc
culiar action on the throat and
lungs which gives them
strengthand makes themtough-
That's how SCOTS Emulsion
drives out coughs. colds and
bronchitis. It keeps them out
too.
Wen send you l little 70 Try, If you Ike
SCOTT < BOVINE ~ Pearl street New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
Teaset for Judge Lawrence.

winfield. Kas.. Dec 20.-As a mark of
esteem. the November jurors of the dis
trict court have presented lanes Law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

b. Rartm
TOT o
ties Of eatarrh the of
II
coughs find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20
Interesting Letters from
Catholic Institutions.

In every country in the civilized
world the Sisters of Charity are known.
I Not only do they minis
THE ter to the spiritual and
l SISTERS l intellectual needs of the
C0On charges committed to
49, their care, but they also
~O1~A. minister to their bodily
f---- needs. With so many
children to take care of and to pro-
tect from climate and disease, these
wise and prudent sisters have found Pc
runa a never-failing safeguard.
Dr. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

In every country i
world the Sisters of Oh;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-20

shop.
The trains are running little bit nearer
the schedule time
Charles Smith of the, brass foundry was
indisposed Thursday
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

mausoleo que guarda los restos del malogrado
vats del duIca melanc6Iico GAutier snitez
Largo ratio estuvs contemplanto aQuel busto
de alabastrino mGrmol don pRrece que "a a
palpitA Is vida Ia mirada Vsga y soha1orz
del iaspirado cantor de Borfuquen.
LEI So pateslca Ultima prod estan-
pada en- caraetares negros sobre su tumba v
advert dolcrosa soTpresa qua contfene
unos cuantos groseros errores de impression
20 Is ideA SO f1rmsrS del rssp9to vene-
raeion que gnardamos una de nuestrss mas
legftimss giorias, ell extrangero que eche de
hasta oil apelido del eximio poeta ha sido pro-
fanado escrlb6ndolo equivocadamenteP
PaT6esms, pues, de absolute urgeneia, que
ell puebio de San Juan, y, sobre toso, las auto
rfdades Iitsrarias cue sl:f residen, procuren.
por todos los medi9s, snsttnir In lapida actual
CON otra donde Sc lea correctamente grabada
en- bPouce marmol "a inspirsda <Sdpiica q
mis- amfgosS, !levando eabo de ests modo,
una reparaci6n que con tanta justicia daman-,
da la memerIa del Chopin de nuestras letras,
del ilustre escrtor que cuents, entra otros me
ritos, oil haber encarnado en sus N eiores pro-
ducsiones, ell amor 3 Ia region, sse sentimien-
to tan a5surda intustamente demostrado ac-
tualmente nuestro pafs por Rigunos insen-
sstoB que, sin dudas tfenen idea de 10 noble
y feCundo que resuGts todos los 6rjenes de
Ia actividad humsna f)msntar y euitivsr al
amor Ia patrtG cHtcG dentro q e liz pOtrto 0rd7a.
de.
Rafael A. GateII.
Yauco, Erero 10 1902.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

El grumete 8braz6 q 81 madre,
que sonrefa en- efecto.
-Asf quiero verte: va debes ha-
ber descansado. VolVamCs & casa,
porque Sc come las seis: CT merEs
CO nmigo.
No, hijo mfo; hey 10.
-AcueTdate que asf eued6 con-
venido con Ell sef1or Claudio.
y 10 gceptsrfa si el estuvfera;
pero hoy Ell sef1or Claudio esta au-
sente, no copo2co 4 los demas cria-
dos de la casa y estaria coTtada.
-IMe das IN disgusto, madTe!
-Comere otro dfas va es muy
tarde, y de aquf Cha nton hay
buen canine; llevame Ia avenida
de Neuilly, donde toInare el tran
via con correspondence para IN
omnibus. y este me llevara 4 Ia
estacion del calnino de hero.
-lTan prontol
- Es precise.
-Vamos, pues; pero la primeYa
yez que We ngas, has de comer ctn
nosCtrcs.
TIE 10 pronete.
DespLes maiire & fdio tcmaTun
por el boulevard del Eena hscia IL
avenids de NerilIy.
SCfmo Ior Que nTestro amigo
MarteRu estala fuera lie casa?
Sc 10 diremcs 4 nIsstros lscto.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

res. Inmediatam men nte despnes de
Ia partida de Fabricio para fr q
blascar q Paula a la casa de salud,
Lorenzo sc iirigi6 hacia ell pabe-
lion desu amigo Bordeplat, porque
ya recordamos que hat,fa o1irecido
Ell emo emborrachar & Claudio
aprovechar su embrieguez para
arr8ncarle el secreto de su lhallaz-
go. El ex- marinero estaba solo
com poniendo una red.
Habfa anviado q Pedrillo q casa
de- IN frefdor Gle pescado, III que
suTtfa dos veces por semana.
Claudio, que, como sabemlbs, ha
bfR escuchado todo ell dialogo de
la noche anterior, esperaba la visi-
ts del mayordorno y no pudo me.
ntIs de soDreir' al YER aparecer de
le1os la silUeta del amigo Ltrenzo.
: Atencion, amigo Claudio Sc
diio,- y cuidsdo con tn pit,c: que
sea el, Tor Ell contTariO, que lie olga
lOGue Qu1ere saber.
Claudio sc BIZ bfa fhstaladO cerca
de IA Dtana, en- mapgas de CO.
nlisa, y d esta Sc acerco Lorenzo
J y11ijo:
-BUenDs dfas, marlnero. sC6mC
estamcs?
- Bien, sc nor Lorenzo. ~ vos?
Perfectamente; pero.. . lqna
VOL ss1n no os hatels vestirof
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
UNA REP PARAC|ON

AllA en- IN rinc6n del recinto Norte de Ia
vieja San Juan, fuera do las murallas, como
usurpando un espacio al rigar, Sc halIa la me-
cr6pDlis Para llegar 4 ella hay que Atra vesar
una Gale estrecha oscura en- cuyas easas Ia
hum sdad ha de1ado ell Verdoso rastro de sus
estrsgos y despu6s bajax una t6trica rampa
que ntraviesR Ia muFAila q manera de t6nel.
Educsdo en- dichs ciudad habiendo pa
sado ALI los me1ores amos de la vida, no quise
desp0rdietar la ecasi6n, despa6s de tansos amos
de aUsencis, de dedicar nm recuerdo q anti
guos amigos que duePmen alf el eterno suefio
Que impression tan extrsnA honda des-
pleFta en- el amino del visitsnte ell espectAculo
del % ar que en- vez de mostrarss en- aqueI ST.
tic sereno apacible, respetando ssf el reposo
de Il que fueron, sgftase embravecido ru-
giente estrellando sus nlveos espumsraios con-
ira las rocas que sirven de cimiento oil solite-
rio csmenterio iQuizA ST tan peregrino con-
FAst0 entire ei siiencio de las tumbas ell
atronador grito de las olss nos recnerda una
vez nlSs que no exists eL descAnso en- ell seno
de 10 natuTaleza que sI1 donde nos parece
sresidir ell etsrno reposo, buiIe con mas inten-
Ndad la vida en- sus perdurables maravilosas
transformAciones
Una vez traspasado Ell umbrsl de Ia IL ae-
brs mansion, fue despertando en- mi alma los
mas caros recuerdos de la 1uventud Is lectura
de aquslos nombrss que lenan La httmed1 v
0scltr6 gGteT1d Sc ven 1nseriptos en- los diver
sos panseones esparcides en- ell campo del ce-
men nte1fo, sumiendOme estado especial
de anime, mezcla de temeroso recogim gimianto
de pre- funda In editaci6n, del que no 50 eximen,
26n los mas est6icos ante oil pavoroeo eterno
problGmA del mas aid
al dAr vueita Ia rotonda central que ocu-
pa Ia capilla, halieme eDfrents del sencillo
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

f1onazo de Brest! TendTfa que ser
de gusto muy raro para no rasarlo.
Buena mesa, buen vino, buena
cana. :. quiero viyir eternamente
en- prision semejante: Ipalaora de
honorl
Ell hecho es replied Lorenzo
con tono significativo, que hay
prisiones menos apetecl bles que Ia
nuestra, y vos debeis saberlo, vos,
que habr6is tenido 6pocas duras.
-lQue ST las he tenidol. Isl
fuera a contaros TODD 10 que 20 he
pasadol. ..... pero dejemoslo para
otro dfa.
1No, no, ccntadlo; nuDca he
mos de estar mas despacio y como
somos amigos. porque Vos sois
mi smign, Sno es Verdad?
-lPardiezi
-Pues bien, entire amigos verA
daderos Uada sc Gala.
Caudi0 Sc re1a de los progresses
que iba hacienda la embrisguez en-
Lorenzo.
-Pues bien dijo, -empezsr6
por decir's que he sido IN verdads.
70 ganapan.
- Es pCsib'e?
- CusDdo pequefio era Ell mis- mo
diablo, y mi padre me puso Ia
puerts de ID casa de IN puatapie,
recibido IN POGO mas abajo de Ia
espalda, G. vpestro respeto. IA
vuestra saludl
IA la vuestral
-Entonces me hice grumet9
troSue los pescozones paternales
per los del cCRtFam aestre, hasta
que por IN, despu6s de dar la vuel-
ia al mundo no Sc cuantas veces,
regres6 q Melun, mi rafs natal.
- MelUn.. Meluni. bal
buce6 Lorenzo;-6que he DIDO 20
de MelunP iAh, va sc, allf es donde
habeis hecho de las vuestrasi 80.
Todo Sc sabe,
Claudio an26 uLa carcs1ada SO
nora, Y replied con Ell tarta mudeo
de a embri gue2:
ST 10 sabeis TODD, no hay para
cue ocultaros NADIA: es verdad, all
he heeho algunas diaolnras'.t'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
pAutA BALTus EL MEbfCo DE tAs todAS

-IQue vino beberAn les serIoresY
--pregunt6 el moao.
-Burdeos.
Ode primera calidad?
-Por sDpuesto.
--SUna botellaP
Dos 49,. para empezar,
Slrvi6se un entrec6te Ia bordole-
sa perfectamente presentado; y la
ultima gotta de vino accmpa1o al
tiltimo bocadO.
Lorenzo bebi6 ent6nces un gran
vase de aqua.
-ICallel-dijo Claudio riendo.-
GOs entregaisP
ATenia much8 Sed.
No repitais ESQ, senior Lorenzo,
6 creere que quereis hacerme una
iugsrreta.
La de trastotnarme un POGO,
ouedando vos f1rme.
IA vos?. j. S5on que objeto?
Ademas, serfa diffcil, pues bebeis
thas cue 20.
no tai, amigo mfo. !. somos
de la Inisma fuerza.
LEGO ls mariners; Ell mo2o
pregunt6 qu6 vino trafs.
-Del misrho. dos botellas--diIo
Claudio.
- Y con los cargrejos-exclamo
Lorenzo traefeis Sauterne seco.
-4Otras dcs botellasT
--ISiempre!
4-lPardiezl pens6 Ell moa6
Sou dos. .~nAWn neles, y acaoaran por
fodsF rdeba1o de la mesa.
AbreviemOsi las boteilas dSsapa
fecfan como por encanto; La sea
sobte vino al apetito; cada VeZ Sc
comia menos y se beols mas, J
Claudio, snnque dueno s1empre oe
sf. hngfa torpe su lengua y tarta
mDdeaba, mientrss Lorenzo. que
en- realidsd empeEabs q perdler la
cabeza, 1uzg6 ia favorable el mo
nento de enpezar q cumplir su
encsIgo.
ID noue es decir, marinero :
exrlsnn6. que 10 pAsais bien en-
huestra casa?
--sQue 81 10 paso bien9. j. Ca
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Don Jaime de Borb6n
NOTICIA ACLARADA

Ei hijo del pretepdiente a la corona de Els
pans, don jaime de Borb0u, SO encnentra gra-
vemente eDfermo no cerca de Viens, sinO en-
Niaa, Alpes maFisimos,y seg61 prescription IA
cultativs, eneuentrs algo jor.
No es cierto que estuvtese moribnndo.
Ell padre, don Carlos de B0Fb6n fu6 YER 3
sa hiio, para 10 que tuvo que pedir una sutori-
zaci6n especial al gobterno francs p0es hab1a
aldo antsriorments expulsado de Ftsncia por
sdplica que sqnel gobierno le hiciera 81 de
Esps1s por estAr sllf consDlrsndo contra la
m oaar qufs de dSsn Alfonso XII.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
t. OlOM BHA

Est< sguardkndoss que los fnsurgentes
atsquen q la eiudad d. Coon.
Cnentau con gran n q nero de soldsdos v
iefes dispuestos combatir oou Ia fusrza de- In
ciudad.
Is asegura que ha habido 'aessmbarcos De
pertrechos.
Adn cuando los rebsldes colombianos
muestren diapuestos q aGacar ID la ciudad de
Colon las fuerzas IeaIes estsn prepaPadss .
nc delRrse osupar los pusstos eatrst6giaos.
LIS vigIancia por mar Ell tamben muy
activa.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Manifestation poIltica
Csguas,s Enero 10 de 1909.
Sr. Director de LA DEMOCRAC1A.

Muy sedor mfo: Aprovecho Ia OCCASION de-
hallarme en- esta ciudad, para snplicarle haga
p6biico mi decision de separarme del partfdo
repuhlcano.
81 en- IN momento de ceguedad me afli6 &
las alas de los fncondiconales, que Dor al pro
pio medro venden las lhertsdes da Ia patria.
tengo ahora suflciente civismo para confesar
mi error rectihcar ni conducts.
Quado desltgado de TODD com promise polf
tico. Desde Nsguabo, donde reside, seguira
la marchs de Ia po!1t1ca de- mi pals, cusndo
SO nsceste ell concurao de mi voto, 10 deposi-
tare en- Ia urns por Los que deaen Ian los bue.
nos principles que hacen los hom brsg dtsnos
los pueblos fbres.
ruego de Federico Ramirez Bsrrios.
Ramon Batista.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

d verne alegre, contenta; no me
smsygues ell dfa, 20 te 10 suplico.
Tienes raz6n. hijo mfo--excla-
mo Ia sefiora Tallandier epjugando
sias ojts;-- pero no es culra mia;
Use extraf1o parecido me ha hecho
inucho NAL. va ras6; va Sonrfo..,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
BIBLTorECA DE <LA DEMoCRAC1A>

z despues de una pausa anadi6:
-iY no he pre- guntado NADIA! No
Sc donde vive: Sd6nde la podre
encCntrar?
NO llores, nos ma dijo Ell nif1o
al yer que ascmabsn I6grimas en
los ojCs Gle su madre. ~ Has venido
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
FRIT7E. LUNDT C co.

ON g AAs nj M@S
Casas en- Mayagsies q San JMa1s.)
BanquerOs y eemhshOmfSt@g
AGEN
d, las siguientes cOmpaiifas de vapores
Hamburg American Lime
Hamburg.
IA wELOCE
G6nova.
New KOrA @nd PGO. Rico .. g. Go
New York.
MOnsOn Steamship Line,
New York.
sarra Steamship Line
Liverpool.
vaUores cOrrsOS clio sohrInOs do Herrera
Habsna.
uanvcatOn HSest Indies o. Co
Galveston.
De las siguientes Companfaa de Ase-
garos contra incendlo'
La BALOIsE, ,u
HAMBURG BREMENSk,
AACHEN IL MUNICH.
AsEGUROs MARITIMOs
Norte GernAnica.
RepwcOeme@EAscO
AL Roard Of Underwriters of New York
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Ramon Batista.

eLA BORINQU ENS-De Targss s. CO no
olVidar que esta casa es la que mas uaFaso
vende que constantemente Introduce nue7As
10 haze IS.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
para curar un ResfraadO

en- un lia tome las PASTILLAS LAXAN-
TES DE BROMO QUININA. I'll boticario
lie devolvera ell dinero ST no Sc cura. La hrma
de e. w. GROVE Sc halia encada cajita.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Mercado de New York
COTlZAC1ONES DEL. DIA

Harina de trgo ell Gigante9 sI 8 395
Tdem De maiz <Goldon Mafze2 $50
Id da trigo Gel Pre- milo Mayors 3-65
Id eCsballo VolanteS , 3-O5
Altmerto p. caballo Stock Food 1-3O
Tocino de Norton p 1o-12x
Woodlwn p II 25
Tocino xCreciente1 , 1852
JSmones California las 100 10 , s-25
Salchichones 1900
Quesos 1900
Manteca q La Vencedora CO.
rriente) 100
Manteca La Primera1 para , $50
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Semanario popular

En- estos dIss empezar& pub.icarse en- San
Juan un semanario sAtfrico titulado La ArGftG
dirijido por uuestro qaertdo amigo don jose
Mercado (Momo.)
Para que Sc forme Ell rdbiico una idea de
10 Que serA ell novel colegs basta .copiar las ST.
gulentss frases que MaSno consigna Ga q pros
pecto:
eCreo 'sinceramente que mi peri6dico ten
dr& 6xlto. Lo trse ell pslenque de las ideas
algo nlisterioso que palpite en- Ia conciencis
popular. Que DIos los hombres buenos me
syuden en- esta obra modesto patri6tica.
SaIud, hermsnos
-
Lo Araf1a ser& un perl6dico digno de Ia
euItura-no bien iuzgada s6n-1el psfs Duer-
torriquedo. TendrA ocho pfginas de 25 por
IS centfmetaos estar& impreso en- buen pspel
satinado. Su direction artfstcs estA encomen
dada & IN caricsturista discreto genial.
No faltar& en- La ATafn la Information
gr&Hca, para rogocijo de los lectores.~
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Sam Juan

IA DrMooKAo1A se encuentra dc ven
,a an los sstabIecimientos siguientes
seHores Allen Company, Plaza Ai
Farmaeia r. Il. Patron, San Justo 8.
id. 1erbf, Puerts'tisrrs.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Enrique Fournier,

New York, City.-44o W. ~ Street.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24
Desde Nueva York

Sr, Director de LA DNMoCRAcIA.
Csguas, p r.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

Ademks saldrA todos los diss un vapor
las S. 80 dis la maGana de CstAho para La Oapi-
tai otro 6 las e.1s de Ia tsrde desde Ia Capt
tai para Cstano no teniendo, por ahora, estos
dos vaporps com hinaci6n de trehes.
BaYann6n 81 de Agl1sto q 1901.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

Rafael A. GateII.
Yauco, Enero 10 1902.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-24

Salidas de la Capital y Bayam6n
Sgva u1tk anTpnnn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-03-15
THE ATIIENAE.ANS.

Al Ms late period | notice in the DO
un"f"tt Of the 2Sth of February. an
ptt"" tamus Letter.. from our friend.
'IHHii.>, which doubtless would nave
"nrrp". my notice had it NOT been for II
fI."i.: Hho has been 50 very ohIiging nS
- .'"...'..i; IN" with the copy now before
ua'. .!"w his letter remained Il whole
""r.. "@lutcrd "Fimus" may query .
',l". ..e will not think it negligence on
r." 1.r.. for it is very rarely get an
q. t"''T 10 p"ruar Il copy of the I've.
u.DrrIt aud to b" candid. WHENEVER
dn, T. j. more from good luck than good
II .n- nmnt. This then may account for
II rii''>' Letter. remaining 81 lon" I'M
answered.
/ "to>I sincerely hope Mr.. Editor
t. : hi article. lacking the literary pos
sessions If Il "Famus Letter" laS moth
Ing nt'rr could be expected from :; mere
..h"ul b"yl will not b" an rnronchmcnt
uTpn y. excellent columns of your wide
~ circulated paper: since ":,onr of the
fair AthrnnranS are" so "drsrouS of
seeing their mighty efforts in prints and
NOR" specially since friend "FamuS' by
solemn aS$rvcration declares that he
will !I;rrrrGc in their behalf"
20 NY last article, although hastily
prepared, | did not express my Senti-
mrnl, respecting "FamuS' Letter with
ont 'irSr being assured that | stood on II
firm basis regarding Truth as an impcnr-
trlhl" and immovcabc foundation; for it
j. evident that "FamuS " article was de-
Signed throughout us Il slur upon the
whole performance of the evening-and
'.rtt,i, i,,iu,r b, I /, lint
ana proper that did express in public
ami Unmistakcablr manner my scnt-
mcnt~ in relation To the same and my
opinion of thoS" or rather the "one" who
advocated such meaSures-and still it
does appear II little out of place. for IAN
Athrnacan' to come down with such Il
wonderful "bludgcon' ON poor FamuS''
when he so 'innoccntly" and so good
naturcdly" but IL few lines only, relating
to an Anniversary Exhibition and ut the
sam" lime, honestly declaring that he
had not the rcmotCSt intention of wound
ing the sensitive feelings, or manning the
dignity If amy Of that Sapicnt and won
dcrfuI fraternity Wonderful The slur
"unintentionar ~ what Inconsistency
Wholly--ycS, wholly ''unintentional." For
Heavens sake ''yc gods and little fishes
y" h"fnggcd and benighted Delta
phIans " and you, We unsophisticatcd
damsals Of Elkton; listen to this well
planned defence of poor Famus' which
he mUnrnS Il pcnitcnt, lin sack cloth and
ashes
Now, Mr.. Editor. in attacking "Famus'
on the grounds which did, have | acted
justly or unjustly Does the criminal
n Ii viI tb, Ia
of the law in proportion as his "inten-
tions" or actions call for ? If the former
land what "Famus says be true), then
the Atheuacan would humbly sue for
pnrdon. and in tears of blood would fall
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in penitencc ut tn" feet of "FnmllS m
soothrr, imputed and conscience tlou-
blcd. until the much wrOngcd "Famls"
would whisper in n~ ear the cAry ring
words, pardon pardon But if the lat-
ter. then ! rrproHc', n self that | was
unable to ind language sufficient to cX-
press the contempt that was justly due
10 such Il u3e as "Fau.;if." Rut iiurtrr
myself, that what I have said. though
comparatively of ~ weak nature G0r GER
tainly they mist Er Acknowledged to he
weak in coming from one OF 50 "dcIicatr
a nature a# myself, and one of "ap-
proXimating tendencies to the feminine
genderD has sunk deep into the heart of
poor Famus." caused his mind to he
come so distracted. that he knows not to
what one god" to pray .ur relief: in sue
ccSsion he invokcS tn" gods" the little
fishes. the "hcfoggch Delta PhianS."
and the aides of Newark Oh what an
guish. what pain he undoubtedly suffers:
would to heaven that the little fishes
which he invokcS for succour. might be-
granted him: but If his prayer for thes"
Is undeSrrving of IN answer. do for our
sake. . Heaven. show him il little mercy
and grant him IL minny ut least for his
In addition to some other Wanting re-
marks of "FamuS" in his last article. he
ventures to say that he has Thought
leSsly given the AthenaennS IL stab. from
which the very lifes-blood is likely TO
ooze out ? Now Mr. Editor. this is far
easier said than done: and let me bid
"Famus" rest assured that the .\thrnar-
ans remain uninjurcd. without II scratch
ut its dieam---to indicate that ever they
had such Il glittcring sword as that
which presents itself in his last article.
drawn against them. They are as vet
unconqucred and mdauntcd: and would
tell "FamuS' that his "StahS'' must be
Surer and more in number. before he
gains signal victory: assuring him also
that If his following struggles with others
las DOUBTLESS one like him will have
many' terminate no sooner than the pre-
sent. there is much time vet left him. be-
fore he can. like Alexander. sit down and
weep because he has overcome the world
and that there is no more left for him Ia
conquer
AN ATHNNAEAN.
Delaware College. March Sth. 1852.