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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-06-03

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tome las PAsTILLAS LAXANTE DE BROMA
QUTNINA. ri botieario le deyolvera 81 dnero 81
no 20 cura La hrma de B. W. GROVE 20 halla
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-06-03
0bSerVaCiOneS meteorological

Aver
Temperature maxima $50
Idem m1nima 1856
Lluvia OF
Media normal de lluvia Is
Hoy 8 a.. m.
Preston barom9trica 5000
Normal preston 5000
Tempe latura 500
Humedad relativa 85
Estado del tempo Nublado
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-06-03
PaStillaS
del Or. Richards.

El que sufre del est6mago pregona su enfer-
medad en- casi todo 10 que hace Cuando yea
usted un hombre NAL humorado, amante de la
soledad, siempre melanc6co y triste, pensativo,
timorato, huyendo del bullicio mirandolo todo
por el lado desagradable, haga averiguaciones y
vera que es dispeptico, un hombre para quien
el alimento es POGO menos que yeneno, un hombre
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17

Ha pasado 6 10 propiadad de una
raz6n social denominAda Rojas y
Ca. el estAblecimiento Ey Loavre
Son los compradorea del estableci
miento don S mon R3ias y N gr6a
SAnjurjo y d. III Maria Lahopgrais
de Mirand6s.
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COnStruCclOneS
mllitareS
EN- MARTIN PENA
EStudioS tOpografiCOS para re-
mitir IN ilfOrme

~
C1ando muchas personxs vieron
salir al sAbado h&cia Rio Piedras, al
coronel James "A. Buchanan, 81 co.
mandante Robert L. Howe y 81 ca
pit&n m6;ico Sr. Lugo V.fiAs, pen.
saron que aeAso Sc tratAbR de nm
simple paseo DOR los egidos.
e coronel Bachanan montAba "a
fAvorito caballo slszano, por eierto
de msgaffiso pxso largo, y los com
pafferoa del jefe militar, cab slgAban
tambien an buenos putros. Dir gle
ronse camino de Rio Piedras, tran
sitaron nm buen trozo de carretera y
detuyie ronse an Martin Pef1a, en- los
terrenos de Ub&rli.
ALI permAnecieron a'gdn tempo,
cuando uno de nuestros reporters
pudo vsrles recorriendo d aellos Ia
cares con atenci6c y aire re f xivo,
se dedujo y dimos 81 pdblico, ell ru.
NOR de gu us ale 4 trAbAj militir se
preparabA 8 eatRba en- estudio para
ser iniciado en- Martin Pefia.
O.dsnss de Washington han sido
racibidas para que en aquel lugar se
hsgan edifcaclones. tales como pue.
den neeesitarse pa-a acnartelamien-
4, y hospital de faerxas milit ares.
Sc estk hacienda nm conciey zudo ca
tudio topogr6fiso con objeto de re
mitir los e .tsdog Uniaos AmpIio
informe relative al caso.
Casi puede tsneyse como seguro
que el antigua cuartsl de B .llAj4 Sc,
rk desocnpAdo, pasAnao la iuris.
dicci6 civ y siendo pro robablemente
destinAdo 6 oficinas de dieho gohier-
no. Sufeirk, por snpuesto, modifi-
caciones qae mejoren Las condicio.
mes del edificio.
No ser6, pues, mucho el tempo
que pAse sin que DC yea much 4
animaci6n y buliicio en- Martin Pc.
ne, 10 cusl re lundAr& en- notoria
ventaja para los duefios de fncas y
solares de aquel lugar que aamsnta
ran de vAlor. y para la lfnea de co
rros e,e ;tricos que adquirir& an
gran contir g ante diario de viaieroa
en- los muchAchos de 10 tropa.
Ds osro lado, esta Apretada urba-
nizRcioa de San JuAn, tsndr& nm pc
queflo desahogo con 10 probAbilidsd
de que las coustrucciones mi itAres
en- Martin Pef1a arrastren 10 urbRni-
zaci6n 6 aquellos lug ares, ampliando
10 zon& urbAna en- que aqul nos re
vJlvemos. tan menesterosa de aire y
anchura.
Ipf pf3rmaremos a los lectorea de q
Rvanees de este provecto.
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Run1Ores

So dice que ser&n assendid %
CApitAn, el Tsniente sci Or Caorera,
& primer Tsniente, ia tice, & segun
do, A turo la Rosa, y& SArgento,
Francisco ST. sttini.
TAmbi6n se asegura que se crear&
una nueva plAza de Captain en- el
mismo cusrpo y otra de Ayudante
Jefe.
Que en- breve ser6 su ustituida 10
pollcfs municipal de Ponce y Maya
gtez, por 10 iasular, CAST podrfamoa
AseRurArlo.
7 sig-e acsntua adose ell rumor
que haee POGO dimos. de que ell nue.
vo Alcalde, don Ramon LAtimer, es
tara tolo nm par de meses al frents
de su cargo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17
0bSerVaCiOneS del
weather Bureau
ReiatiVaS al eStadO
de los cultlV0s
EN- EsTA ,IsLA
En- el mes de Diciiembre

DurAnte eli mes cue acaba de con
cluir, sobre toao han predominado
en- 10 secci6 condolences fsvorables
para los interaaes de IL agricultura
Lis cosechas b IN sufrido h9sta cier.
to punto debido mas aces & Il de.
mAsiada nuviA y otras 6 10 demasia.
do escaces de ella. Ref srenta am.
bas cosas se han recibido nuejas. El
eultivo de las crecientss cosechss v
10 prepar Aci6D de terreno para las
nuev.s. se hi llevAdo & cabo CON
exito, de manerA que al terminar ell
mes casi todas las operacionas de la .
brarzi, re hallabln en- condici6n 80.
tisf f Actoria Es verda1 que ha hsbi.
do afguna interrupci6 en- los traba.
jos de campo motivAdo 6 la poca lin !.
via y tAmbiel 6 ID ex .esiv prseipi.
taci6a, pero este no ha sido nj serio
nj general.
LAs condolences hsn siAo altsmen.
to fAvorables para ell desarrollo de
10 nueva ckf1a de azacar y esta cose
cha ha adelantaao materialmenta.
Durante el mes ae han hecho mas 6
menos prepArat!vos para 10 cosechs
conocidA CON el nombra de Gran
Caltura, sinembargo ell tempo hd
medo ha interfumpid Ell plantfo en-
,algunaa 10 salidades. Ii zafra priuci..
pi6 ten1prAno en- el mes, pero no 90
hiz . general. Lbs inf ,rmes indicsn
resultados desfavorAbles debido & Ia
densidad baja del g iRrapo por
consecaencia una hacie ada por 10
menos ha suspendiio temporalmente
la moliendR. Las lluvias tAmbi6n in.
terrampieron este trAbajo hasta cier
to punto durAnts los q timos ifas del
mes. Debido l& natural delica.
Do del tAbaco parece qua este sufrio
las a aaversRs condolences dal item no
mas que ningana otra cosechs. Da.
rante 10 primera quincana del mes
ell tempo de SEGA tai vez pariudic6
ligarament te las nuev 40 mstaa de ta.
bAeo, especialmente en- los districts
de 10 parte s. y csntro, en- donde los
cosecheros pasaron tr 4hsios para
poaer haeer germinar 10 semilla de
estA hoja por hAllarse In TERRA en-
ana connic.6a muy secs. En- ell dis.
trito de CAyey se present6 el gusauo
6 h.z al8da daf1o & las m ,tas de ts.
Daco. s nemb .rgo durAnte II q til
ma quincena del mes Las condicio.
mes mejofaron y como resultado 10
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EPASE

Que no publicamos comunicados
in que sean pagados por adelan-
taao.
Cada seis palabras, Sc cuentan por
una Inca y La Inca vale diez cen
tavos.
Las cartas que vengan con CO.
nuaicaao sin SD importe no SO coz
estan.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17
EC0N0MIA MAS QUE NAL ENTENDIDA T

La De los dueos De oaas hadas de zinc hero gavanizad
La pracca ha demostado de gaanzado
hierro pombagna grao,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17
"a lRRIsPoIOIIdL DE FuIRF0 II d FEBRsRo OI 1903
IunlaeaO
(Ds maestro coa.resp0sasdI,

FebYero. is Tras rxpidA \ cruel
eI Ifsrmedad, hafAllecido II yirtuosa
seiIorita Oliyia Pnj SIS y RsjAndas,
psrteneciente & una de las familias
aisting uidss de e6ta ciudA1.
ri sepeli del SHdAv u. verificAdo
en- la maffAna de hoy, b. ado unA
verdaders maDifestRci6n de duelo.
Psz los rast3s de Il que W no
existe y reciban sus deudoe Id ex
preston sincsra de nuestr& ser lids
CONDOLENCES,
Sc encaentr&n en estA ciudAd, Mr..
Fauille, Assist Attorney, Captain
Wilcox, y AbogAio Ceoaae, que vie.
mem algunos de los iuieios impor.
tsntss que sss celebrarkn en- esta
Corte.
L. Junta directivA del Casino de
estA ciudad, hs acor lado cslebrar
nm bAile de trsies, el pr6ximo Do.
mingo.
Ea Il msliana de hoy ha CONAN.
zsdo ell juicio por jdrado contra Jo.
e6 Moreno y OF Dor periurio, ca.
yos detalles enviAr6 msfIRna.
Exiats gran expectation, por Co.
nocer oil resultAdo de los juicios que
se est6n celebrando por iu ado.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17

Agustfn Coll.zo muri6 syer, re-
psntiEAmente, en- Ell barrio de Ba'
cana.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17

cosscha de tsbaco presents oh ora
nm 40 2ecto entera mante prom atsdor.
P.quef1as cantidades de C csf6 re
cojido aquf Y al hsn 1m 2letaao 10
coseeha de ste afio y ahora estk en-
prog ESQ la poda de las matAs de
este geano.
La recollection de 10 coseeha de
chinas, q 1e ha siio ms cosechs ex
ACCOMPLISHMENTS faerts, p.4:tic =
mente HI terminado. Lbs mercA aos
locales han estsdo muy bisn surti
dos de guiueos, r. rf,peros, gAndures,
chayotes y de aauellss viandas que
10 estaci6 hi permitido. A princi
pios de mes el pasta estuvo tempo.
rAlmsnts cort, On slganos distrit u
pero & sneralmenta Ilen6 les necesi.
dades del 4 gAnad0.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-02-17
GarneStOlendaS
nnDera en- Ponce
Los ejercltos contendlen
tes Sc preparan en- casa
del sef1or Fellci
TodaYla hay en- Ell sur quieI
puede ahOrfar
[De 1asestrO coarssponsal)

De nalestr0 c0YreepOnsGL
El carnayal b comenz sdo en- Pom
CO, deaididamanta. desde el sAbado
por II nocha. He hAbido 70 fre
cuantas comhates en- Lar GALES, y ell
skbAdo hnbo vArios bAiles, elt.e
ellis uno de m8scaras, de empresA.
Aver tarde salieron por las Gales
animadas comparsas de mAscaras.
a nocha b abo en- 10 casa del d lr
don Domingo Fslici una ne adable
reunion para trAtAr de la g Anizs
ci6n de los dos b4ndos qua han de
conte. der en- las dastas del g srna
val del Casino, asf como del ARE glo
del Teatro, disti ltivos de los BIN.
dos etc.
Despaes sa comerzo &iuglr CIR
naval con veraadero entusiAsmo y
alegria.
Los esposos Falisi obseq ssaron &
ID coneurrencia de una msners es'
pl6ndida.
657 imp ste. tes depositaron aver
en- ell sCr6 Tito y Ahorro Poncef1 y
81 662 80 csntavos. hAb.6 ndosa ex
padido Iibretas nuavAs
Sc h.lia en- Ponce, nusvamente,
ell lsef1or don Lucas AnAdeo.
M Sc ef sctu6 Anoch,, como eats
bA anunciado, el concerto de los
sen ores G oicoehea Mencheca y Mar
quez. D.ficu t sdes de Ultima h0ra
hiaieron que es TeAtro permanecisse
cerrAdo anoche.
Fiiel Bonilla, del barrio de Mara
Rtiez. y Nicanor G ION, del barrio
del Real, faeron heridos, s.u que pc
sepa quienes sou los aut 1res de 10
sgreai6n. Ambos estan en- ell hospital
El dis veints y dos del actual se
sbrir6 al rdblico el csf6 que estk
levantsnao ell se6or Ntevas sob.e
uno de los muel es de 10 P.aya.
E,tk ya restab.e sido de 10 er fer
medal que tuvo, el sef1or Miller,
Jefe de correos de estA ,uAad.
Por llevar armas prohibidas, sin
hcencis, hs sido multado con cinco
dollars. por el jusz Caballer, e. in
diviiuo EvAngelio Medi q.
Agustfn Coll.zo muri6 syer, re-
psntiEAmente, en- el bArrio de Ba'
cana.
Ha pasado 6 10 propiadad de ana
raZ6n social denOmiuRda ROiA@ Y
Ca. el estAblecimiento El Louvre
Son los compradores del estableci
miento don S mon R3ias y N gr6a
SAnjurjo y d. d !, Maria LAhongrais
de Mirand6s.
In sef1 orita Autonia Gatiarrez.
de esta eiu lad, hs sAlido hoy para
esa Cspital 6 pasar ahf una tempo
rada.
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Por llevar armas prohibidas, sin
licencis, hs sido multado con cinco
dollars, por ell jusz CAballer, g in
diviiuo EvAngelio Medi q.
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Exiats gran expectation, por Co.
nocer aI resultAdo de los juicios que
sc. est6n celebrAndo por iu ado.
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In sen orita Autonia Gatiarrez,
de esta eiu lad, ha sAlido hoy para
esa CspitAl pasar ahf una tempo
rada.
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s e MADEIRA dIana intro
cree e unarMulo ohastc
reproduce IA
dufadida de
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M.unnOn" Likes It "'Ot."

It may be that the quality of imagi- nation was lacking in the Boston and Salem merchants who attempted in 1S42 to introduce American ice into London. One of them tried to attain this end by demonstrating the merits of American iced drinks. He hired a hall, as the story goes, and trained a number of men to mix the cool bcver' ages of his native land. The members of the Fishmongers' association, pre- sumably as fond of turtle as aldermen themselves, were the guests. The wait CTS made an imposing entry, but, alas. the first sound that met the ear of the American promoter" expecting q chorus of approval, was that of an English voice calling for hot water and saying, q prefer it. all in all." The American completes the story, 'I made a dead rush for the door, next day set tied my bills in London, took train for Liverpool and the steamer for Boston and counted up q clear loss of 1,200." M. A. De Wolfe Howe in Atlantic.
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

Have you got nerves? Vel, you ought to have nerves. But they ous Int to be strong nerves, gool nerves. Does your hand trenlble? You are living tCo fast. Does your heart flutter at times? You had better call a halt. Americans live too fast. They crowd LOO mucn into a single day. They have too little leisure. The hospitals and insane asy- lums are filling up. The quiet pastoral scenes of yore are becoming rare. It's time that we quit this sort of business.
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Stndy the RiGht hsde.

A photographer was asked the other day if there is any special reason why most photographs show the left side of the face and not the right.
 "Yes. there is a reason," he answered "In a majority of cases the left side Is the good looking side, and photogra- phers know this and take advantage of 1t. On the other hand, if you want to get at the real strength and character of q persons face, man or woman. study the right side of 1.-the ugly side, as some portrait painters call 1t. There you will find the lines bold and harsh. comparatively so at any rate, with ev- cry defect accentuated. On the left side, however, everything is softened down, and the face is at its best.
 "Whenever you suspect a man of trickery or deceit, or woman either, for that matter, stand on his right and closely watch his expression. There never was an actor skillful enough to cover up the marks of his real person. ality, as nature has stamped them on the right side of his face"
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The Charge nt Marcngo.

As an instance of magnificent blum dering, sung by poets and treasured in story, no record is ever likely to come up to that of the Light brigade in the Crimean war. But. perhaps. most re. markable was Kellerman's charge at Marengo. From daybreak till late aft ernoon the Austrians had the best of 1t. DesaiX said to Napoleon. "rhe battle is completely lost" adding. "but it is only o'clock. There is time to gain another one." little later Keller man with 400 mounted sabers-care. fully hidden by vineyard till the fateful moment arrived-dashed out upon the flank of the Hungarian in- fantry. The onset was irresistible. Two thousand imperial soldiers sur rendered with their general, and the French, inspired to a final effort. wrest- ed brilliant victory-unique. even in Napoleon's career-from their oppo- nents.
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S1oo REWARD $1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de- stroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as- sisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testi monials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, To. ledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggist, "a cents. Halls Family Pills are the best.
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How to Get Strong Nerves.

First repair the injury already done to your nerves. The way to do this is to do exactly as did Hattie B. Curtis, Secretary of Legion of Loyal Women, Hotel Salem, Boston, Mass. She said in recent letter: "I suffered for over year with general weakness and de. biity manifested in severe headache and backache I took four bottles of Peruna, and for two months have been entirely free from these maladies''
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"NIinne Giggleo Falls.

Some years ago visited an old friend of mine in Minneapolis" said a well known Milwaukee railroad man, ''and he spent considerable time taking me about to show me the many inter. csting places in that interesting city. One day he took me out to see the ia. nous AIinnehaha falls. and after l had feasted my eyes on this beautiful work of nature he invited me to accompany him down the gulch through which the little stream fows-at least half mile and there called my attention to a little cascade that is an exact minia. ture of Minnehaha falls.
 "'What do you call this cascade? ! asked of my friend.
 I've call this Mime Giggle.' '"-AIii waukee Sentinel.
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NerV0us PrOstratiOn.

Thousands of cases might be quoted in which Peruna has been used to res- cue people from the perdtion of de- ranged nerves, and put them on the good, solid foundation of health The County Auditor of Erie County, New York, Hon. John W. Neff, in a recent letter written at Buffalo, New York, stated. "I was persuaded by friend to try a bottle of your great nerve tonic, Peruna and the results were so gratifying that l am more than pleased to recommend it."
 A Spring Tonic.
 Almost everybody needs a tonic in the spring. Something to brace the nerves invigorate the brain and cleanse the blood. That Peruna will do this is beyond all question. Everyone who has tried it has had the same experience as Mrs. D. w. Timberake, of Lynch burg, Va, who in a recent letter. made use of the following words: "I always take a dose of Fortuna after business hours, as it is q great thing for the nerves. There is no better spring tonic, and l have used about all of them"
 Catarrh in Spring.
 The spring is the best time to treat catarrh. Nature renews herself every spring. The system is rejuvenated by spring weather. This renders medi- cines more effective. A short course of Peruna, assisted by the balmy air of spring, will cure old, stubborn cases of catarrh that have resisted treat ment for years. Everybody should have a copy of pr. Hartman's latest book on catarrh. Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, Ohio.
 Mrs. Lulu Larmer, Stoughton, Wis, says:
 For two years l suffered with nerv-
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Bound to Get There.

Don't you think said the generous minded mln. that you would feel more kindly toward your political rival if yon coul1 agine yourself in his place?
 My dear sir" answer d the energet ic man. 'mere imagination won't do. I'm going to put myself in his place if 1t can possibly be managed. He has one of the best places in the govern ment service. c."-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

Did U. Miss. Me. Pa.." said the loving and convalescent wife, "when I was so i'll? I had to have the M. D."
 More than tongue Kan. tell" replied the husband. Not for the Ind. would have it so again."
 "La.w said the wife. q hope the wo- man did the Wash. all right. When l get out, Pm afraid I'll look like came out of the Ark And all that Mass. of stuff the doctor gave me! o. you must take me to Del.'s and let me have a feast Ala. carte"
 And then he sadly thought that even in the sacredness of home there are Conn. games Baltimore American.
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taking Peruna l grew steadily better, my nerves grew stronger, my rest was no longer fitful, and today I consider myself in perfect health and strength. My recovery was slow but sure, but I presevered and was rewarded by per feet alth."-Mrs. Lulu Larmer.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address pr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum- bus, O.
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pho U ONipl Aiid
 disorders until it seemed that there was nothing to me but a bundle of nerves. I was cry irritable, could not sleep, rest or compose myself and was certainly unfit to take care of a household. I took nerve tonics. and pills without bene- fit NNhan I haua,,
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

When n man feels particularly youth fu). he shows it by going out and break ing into some boys game.-Atchison Globe.
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

Milwaukee, Wis, feeIng which ambition for After prolonged illness felt 
  with MSS HELEN WHITMAN
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Up In the World.

"Are they progressive people" 7 v "Well, few years ago they were no- bCdies and TOW they can snub whom they please" ."-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
Holbrook argus., 1903-04-11

For bronchial troubles try Piso' s Cure for Consumption. It is a good cough medicine. At druggists, price 25 cents.
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TRY A TEN-CENT BOX Adams Sarsaparilla Pills.
The Case slated.

Chocolate coated) for Constipation, Bilious ness, Sick Headaches Dyspepsia. Druggists
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ADAMS SARSAPARILLA PILLS
 Purify the Blood.

Cure Billiousness and Habtual Constipation Chocolate coated, 1Oc. 25c boxes. Sold by al druggists and prescribed by nhvsoians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-18
CHAPTER XXI.
The Lieutenant Of Police.

So the fraI vessel was successfully
launched on the treacherous ocean OF
intrigue that ebbed and flowed about
the throne Of Louis the Fifteenth. It
had been rather smooth sailing so far,
the Comte du Barry confessed to himself
as he comDIai5autIy studied the chart
in his library q few DAYS after the
launching.
But there were hidden shoals and
dangerous reefs-fair and inviting
enough on the surface-to steer clear
Of lest the yentures0me craft founder
and go down with the pretty cargo of
hopes that he had taken care to hurry
aboard while she was weighing anchor
Had Du Barry seen the small cloud,
no bigger than his hand, that was gath
ering on the horizon at the moment.
his complaisance would have been
rudeIy disturbed. NervousIy the Due
de Choiseul was pacing the floor Of his
cabinet at Versailles. His furtive glance
was directed ever and anon toward the
door as though expectant of d visitor
This powerful minister was courted
or avoided by political asDirants as
they would court or avoid a malignant
spirit.
Since jeanette had been the innocent
cause of his humiliation on the mem
orabIe morning at Versailles. when she
had attracted the royal notice. the due
had armIy disputed every succeeding
step she took toward the King Rather
than exert himself in the opposite di-
rcctlon. he embraced every opportunity
TO point toward her the Jeweled finger
OF scorn-
Doubtless the minister was substan-
TALLY encouraged in his attitude by the
euvious persuasion of his sister-thc
Duchesse de Crammont- who saw her
own ambitions threatened BY one whom