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Williams news., 1903-01-31
carry him.

Remember, gentlefolks, the NEWS has not missed an issue. The proprietor made a telegraph operator climb a telegraph pole by moonlight, cut in and order a new outfit, before the fire of the old office had died down. Folks, this takes nerve and money.
 With this big fire, as all big fires, many valuables were de stroyed which money can not re- place to the owners. Andrew Drake lost a diary which was complete from the breaking out of the war of 1861 until the pres ent time. Everyone reports val uable personal losses too numer- ous to mention.
 A comical condition as a result of '.who has de autority," came up last Saturday between Fred Coupland, Harry Cross and Prof. CD Clapp of the Platinum Syndicate. Clapp was a new man, ditto Cross. The disturb ance commenced at the mines where the question of author ity'' arose Clapp came into town and had warrants issued for CouPland and Cross under the charge of going through the aforesaid Professors grip and extracting therefrom several art icles of personal value. The .<Hi was to come up Tuesday.
 did not come, as the Professor
 not appear. COupland went
 bhe mines. Cross to Brooklyn
 the Professor to Los An
 "-s.
Williams news., 1903-01-31

pr. J. E. Harper of Chicago arrived this week and in comp any with Fred Coupland left Wednesday for the Platinum mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

VIII not only save Vu oisti essln8 pain and valuable time b . will cost you less money. There Is ala satisfaction In knowing that the very pest possible treat ment Is being given tc you by comps- tent physician who has Sxperfence in such matters and Is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham. and l am therefore known to a great many. But t you are not acquainted with me. re- CT you, with permission, to First Ma tional bank, Alabama National bank, Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my rcsponsi- bility for my contracts. cure many pa- tients by mall treatment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get well
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and 1014, new First National Bank building. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator
 Office Hours: s:30 a. m. to s:3O D. n. Sunday. 10 a- m- to D m. .g
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Later on, however, there was a better showing and this restored confidence. Re- cepts were pointing to very heavy figures but this caused no concern. It Is now generally agreed that the crop has seen its best and that the yield cannot pos sibly be increased since the killing frosts of the past few days and that the ques- tion of further rise to very high limits is merely a question of time. Opening sales were at four to nine points decline.
 Here as in Liverpool profit taking was liberal but in spite of this sentiment, was growing more and more bullish and 10,- 5Oo,O 900 was considered very top figures for the crop with good chances of being nearer ten millions.
 The short interest is very heavy. Spin- ners are showing nervousness and while prices may halt now and then the mar. ket was looked upon as in better shape for sharp rise than ever before, not withstanding big estimates from Liverpool from English operators now in the south.
 Prices eased off 12 to 15 points during the morning The weekly bureau report gave nothing of importance on the frost deestion. There was a good deal buying at the decline which Is thought had pro- ceeded far enough. New Orleans spots were 1-16 lower. while New York lost 10 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
LOCAL MARKETS.


 Cotton fell off slightly yesterday and at the close good middling was quoted at slsc; strict middling, 97sc; middling. 9Ac; strict low middlng, Sc; low mid ding, Ss.c. There were no special fea- lures in the market the usual condi- tions at the first of the week prevailing.
 Local securities held steady and no changes In quotations were reported for yesterday.
 Staple groceries were firm and closed unchanged
 Apples of all kinds overfiowed Morris avenue yesterday. Some very fine speci- mems were on sale in barrels Fancy northern stock bring s4 to s425 per bar rel, and find good demand Grapes are also arriving every day and are disposed of without trouble. Bananas have fall en off in shipments recently and the fruit has not been so mulch in evidence
 Among produce lines cabbage and onions are both very plentiful at steady prices Danish cabbage is 1hc per pound and Michigan, large heads. 1h611ac. Po- tatoes are also selling well, although no price variations have been noted for some time.
 Poultry continues active with a good business done. All prices on the avenue were steady yesterday at the close and no features were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
cothra, q Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By c. w. Lee Co.
 New York, October 27.-The market to- day showed the effects of profit taking. After such an advance has taken place recently the reaction was in order. With larger receipts and a full movement prices may work lower There was a gen. eraI feeling that in the event of Mir Bus ion coming out with an estimate of H., 25O. 900 bales, as expected, there would be a setback. This was partly responsible for the selling today. Shortly after the opening the rumor of this estimate was circulated and several large blocks of cotton came out. While the best people were not taking much stock in estimating over 11,0O0000 bales, it was known that Liverpool would feel the effects of so large an estimate at this time. Prices have advanced about cent pound, the short interest has been cleaned out and now the traders will be called upon to take care of a lot of cotton the south is willing to sell at 10 cents which was not for sale at 9l5 cents. But on the other hand the factors under the cotton posi- tions are such, that lot of buying will develop should prices break much below 10 cents. This was noticed on the break today when buying orders were placed in the market on a basis of 10 cents for January and March. The appearance of frost at this early date makes the ques- tion of production a serious one and those who need cotton are not likely to run chances. Reports from the south today showed steadiness in spot markets. A peculiar feature of the situation has been the failure of spot markets to break. 1t must not be forgotten that the local stock Is small and cotton cannot be brought here from the south at prevailing prices This will prevent short selling for. some time. of course, on any good break we would pick mp cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
The Coffee Market.

New York, October 2T-Coffee, spot Rio firm; No invoice, $500; firm. Cordova 7Ad1a.
 The market for futures opened steady at unchanged prices to an advance or five points and in spite of rather unsatis- factory cables ruled very firm during a good part of the session with prices at one time showing a net gain of 5d1O points on active support by bullish interests. Buying was encouraged by continued small Santos receipts and expectations of further crop damage reports, but realizing set in and there was a disposition on the part of room contingent to look for a reaction This eased the market off, which closed weak 5 to 15 points lower. Sales 139, 800 bags November s5.20d$5.S0; December $5.45Qs5.55; January $5.5Oas56O; Marchs5 656$58O; May $5.75@lS5.95; July $5.Sj d$605; September $5.95@$615.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
The Metal Market.

New York, October 27.-There was a sharp break in the London tin market, spot losing lid, closing at &117 10s., while futures declined e1, 2s. Cd. Locally tin was rather easier in tone, but unchanged at $2600q$2e70 Copper underwent a reae- ton of about 1O1s i nthe English market, spot closing at 259 and futures at e5s@12s. 6d., but remained steady here. though bus mess was not active. Lake is quoted at $14.0O, eleotrolytic $l3.75 and casting at s13.5O. Lead was 2s Sd. higher at a11 6s. Sd. in London but was unchanged here at s450. Spelter was steaoy at s6.121h in the local market and unchanged at a2O 15s. in London. Iron closed at 49; in. Glasgow and at 43s. in Middlesboro. Locally iron was quiet. No. 1 foundry northern Is quoted at $155Oasl6.OO; No. ? foundry northern at sl5O0d$550; No foundry southern and No. 1 southern soft at st1.75 M$12.25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Naval Stores.

Savannah October 27.-Turpentlne firm at 551a@55&c; receipts, 373; sales, 9s: ex. ports, coo Rosin firm receipts 32O9 sales 29G0; exports, 3554. Quote: A, B, C. $2. .15, D. 2.25; E, $2.S5; F, S2 2.5O; G, $2.55. II, s2.6o; l. s2.70: K, s3a3.1O; M, $3.9O; N, $3.6o Window Glass, $s 20; Water White. $4. 20
 Charleston, October 27. = Turpentiue steady at 55c. Rosin steady. A, B, c, s2.05; D, $2.15; E, $2.25; F, $40; c, $2. 45; H, s2.5O; I, s2.6O; K, $3; M, $3. 40; N, s3. 70; Window Glass s$3.90; Water White, $4 1O
 Wilmington, October 27.-Spirits of tur- pentine, nothing doing; receipts, 15 casks. Resin steady at g 10; receipts, 423. Tar firm at s1.sO; receipts. 174. Crude turpen- tine firm at s2.25d3.so and $S.sO; receipts, 263
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Fruit and Produce.

Corrected daily by c. F. Bell G Co.,, 2o1s
 Morris avenue.) Oranges-Per box, $3.00 to 1925 for Flor ida's; & 50 to $3.75 for Jamicas. Grapes-Northern Concord. lb baskets, 2Sc; northern Concord. lb. baskets. 17c; California Tokays $1.75 per crate. Lemons-Per box, extra choice, $. BOO 375, fancy. s4.
 Limes-Per 100. 75c@31.
 Bananas--Per hrncn. cu1ls esD75c. straights $150 to $2,0O.
 Pineapples-Per crate, 8 .25 t , s5.50. New Apples-Per barrel. $2Gty; fancy northern stock, $4.00@425.
 Cocoanuts-Per bag. $350. Cranberries--Per box, $300. Cabbage-Dansh. per pound, 1hc; Michigan. large heads, 114911sc. Tomatoes-Alabama per bushel, s1.0o Kalamazoo Celery-Per bunch, 5Oc Green Beans-Per bushel, $1 .006l1 25. Ruta Bagas--Per pound, 1Ac. Spanish Onlons-Per crate, $1.40 Peanuts-Fancy per pound. 6c: No. 2. 5c.
 Chestnuts-Per bushel, $4G4.25. fecans-7'er pJrnd i0c
 English Walnuts-Ptr pound. i5c. Ralsins-Per box s1.70.
 Irish Potatoes--Per bushel. 90c. Sweet Potatoes--Per barrel, white, s1. 50 to s2 .00 yellow. s2.50 to $2.75. Onions-Per pound. new northarn, 2c Navy Beans-Per busheI. g. .75@3. Peas-Black and gray eyed. per bushel. $1. .75@2.00.
 Live Poultry--Hens. 35c to 40c; large fryers 2sc to BOG; medium, 200 to 25c; small 1Sc to 20c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Cotton Seed oil.

New York, October 27.--Cotton seed oil firm; prime yellow. 3S@3s1ac petroleum firm. Rosln firm. Turpentine quiet.
 New Orleans, October 27.Cotton seed oils easier Prime refined in barrels, s5c off refined in barrels. 9ic; prime crude loose, 2Sc.
 Memphis, October 2T---Cotton seed oil. car load lots, per gallon. prime crude, 261ad27c; off crude, l9d22c; prime sum mer yellow. 31@9l1ac; choice cooking sum- mer yellow. less than car load lots, 42c. Cotton seed meal, prime, s2O@2O.5O off, SIS. .75d19. Cotton seed cake, prime s20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
6onds.
Monev an Call

New York, October 27.--Money on call: Steady at 21fQ3 per cent, closed bid 21s, offered at 2%; time money. steady; sixty days AZ; ninety days and six months 41sd5.
 Prime mercantile paper 5k@5sz; sterling exchange easy with actual business In bankers bills at 4S5 556f4S5.60 for demand and at 4S2.20@4s2.S0 for sixty days; posted rates 4s394Ssls and 4SeN; commercial 4ssa 4S31s; bar silver GOA; Mexican dollars 4els; government bonds strong; railroad bonds irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Lecsi Staple Groceries.

Appies-W estern evaporated. 75Adsiac Flour-Fancy patent. $4.90; half patent, $f60.
 Sugar-Granulated 5c; r. C.. 4%c. Coffse--0reen. ;H@9Mc. Arbuckle's. packages, 11.30; Lion packages. 10.30; Cor dova packages. 1O.3O; Porto Rico. 1OS0. Meats-Dry salted ribs. sac; dry saited rib bellies. Sc; hams, fancy. 141kc: me- dium. 1Shc: extra clears, sac.
 Lard-Leaf. SEC.
 Compound Lard-Snowdrift. 7%c. Molasses = Centrifugal. I5Q Soc sugar house. 40c: Georgia cane. 35c-
 Beans--Navy. 2.50 per s,.ei: Lima a Pearl Grits-e2 lbs, n.6S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool October 27.--Moderate btisi- ness done in spot cotton; prices ? points lower. American middling fair, 6.10d good middling, 5.92d; middling. 5.Std: low middling. 5.74d; good ordinary, 5.62d; or dinary, 5.42d The sales of the day were 5000 bales. of which 800 were for specula- ton and export and included 390O Ameri- can. Receipts, 42,0Oo bales. including s6, BOO American. Futures opened easy and closed irregular American middIing, G. O. G.: October, 5.63: October November 6.47G5. .4s; November December, 542; De- cember-January. $40; January February, b.3sI5.39 February March, 5.3s; March April. 5.37@5.3s; April-May, 5.37; May June. 5.36Q5.37.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

Chicago. october 27.-Weak outside mar kets and bearsh statistics caused weak ness in wheat today and December closed 5s lower. December corn was off A@as; oats were ss lower and January provis- ions wer from 21s to 715 lower.
 The leading futures rangea As follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

CaSn quoJatloES were aS lOliOWs' Flour-Steady. wheat-No. 3. soaSs; No. red, Sl7sa SS1k.
 corn-No. ?. 4sq4a44; No. yellow, 44a4@ 45.
 oats-No g. ss@; No. white, s5qsas7lE. Rye-No. ?, 55.
 Bariey-Good feeding. 4s; fair to choice mating, 47@56. Flax seed-No. l. 91; No. 1 northwes- tern. 95iz.
 Prime timothy seed, 2919 Mess Pork-Per barrel, l1.S5@ll.4O. Lard-Per 100 pounds, 652is@6.55 Short Rib Sides-Loose, 7.o0d750 Short Clear Sides-Boxed, 725Q7.5O. Whisky-Basis of high vines, 1.25. Ciover-Contraet grade, 10.6o@1O.75. On the produce exchange the butter market was steady.
 Creamery, 151sQ21. |. Dairy, 14q1s.
 Eggs firm, 1915d20is Cheese, easy, 1015411.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Dry coods.

New York, October 27.-The dry goods market is in a firmer condition so far as the situation of sellers is concerned. This is due to the influence of the raw cotton market and the determination of manufacturers to wait developments be- port slight increase of business in sea- sonable fabrics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
COTTON MARKET
 VERY IRREGULAR Until Break in the Last Hour it
 Ruled Unsettled MUCH REALIZING GOES ON Expectation Was for 7uIIlsh Weekly Crop Report From New Orleans,
 and There Was of Course ~ Great Uncertainty.

New York, October 27.-The cotton mar ket onened easy at a decline of 3 to 10 points and while less active than yes terday, ruled unsettled, and until the break in the last hour, was very irregu- lar The initial declines were in sympa- thy with lower cables than expected in connection with heavy receipts for the day, and better weather encouraged re- alizing by recent buyers On the other hand, the expectation was for builish weekly crop report from New Orleans, and there was of course great uncertain- ity over the attitude of the leading bull interests. These movements seemed to support the market and immediately fol- lowing the call, nearly all positions ral- lied a few points but were soon weaken ed again and ruled irregular and about 10 to IS points net lower until midday But the weekly crop report was read showing damage by frosts but speaking favorably of the progress made in pick ing, and prices rallied a few points, only to break again. and in the afternoon sold off sharply with the market finally hare ly steady at practically the lowest of the session, or net 16 10 A points loWer. Sales were estimated at 650,000 bales. A factor in the decline was a rumor to the effect that Liverpool crop expert, now in this city after his annual tour through out the belt, was to issue a crop esti- mate calling for 11.250000 bales. Later this report was denied, but 1t was un- derstood the party in question would issue an estimate in the near future, and in the afternoon hourses with European connections were free sellers of the late winter and spring months. Spot markets were rather less active according to of- ficial reports and changes were irregular, some markets being 1-16c lower, and oth- CTS lsc higher.
 New York, October 27.-Cotton quiet, middling 1925, net 172, gross 11,640, sales 346, stock 79054, continent S714
 Total today at all seaports, net S7,5S1; Great Britain 24s44: France -; continent STA; stock 596,601.
 Consolidated at all seaports, net 2o5,S77; Great Britain 67,S46; France =: continent 35,22O; Japan 1900; Mexico 100.
 Total since Sept. 1 at all seaports, net 1.769. 525; Great Britain 4S1,673; France 15,- s19; continent 47e.66S; Japan 1880; Mexico 29OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
---------- DRS. FRAZIER & LATHEM,
 DENTISTS,
Have moved their offices to the ninth floor First National Bank Buildinq.
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths oi
 the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure. l. os | Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted? It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
cIearinos anc exch.noes.

New Orleans. October 27.-Clearings x,- 94l. 92s;- New York exchange bank par; commercial 125 per 1000 premium.
 Memphis. October 27.-Clearings s1,2i5.- 0ss; balances s227.91.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Comparison
 Is the Safeguard,

And no careful housekeeper who has fur niture to buy will make purchase with out coming first to this store Here is furniture to be proud of when you buy it. Proud of it's goodness and artistic character---proud of the fine woods; the workmaiAike constructions the well-fitted joints; the easy sliding drawers and the excellent finish Every piece in this store comes from 9 factory noted for goods of real excellence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Treasury Statement.

Washington. October 27.--Todays treas- tiry balances exclusive of the gold reserve show available cash balance s234, ,s22. .s57: gold yl03 FOG, 1s1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Feed, Stuff.

Meal-Bolted, s12O; water ground, $1.2o. Hay-Per ton, timothy No. 1. $1750; clo- yer. mixed. s1e.5o; prairie. s13.o0; Johnson grass. $13.00
 Corn-Mixed, 67c white, 69c.
 Cotton Seed Meal--Pe- ton, $21.0O; hulls, per ton in sacks. $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Electric Freight Package Service
Ensley, Pratt City, Bessemer,
 East Lake and Gate City.

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company wishes to that it is equipped with frsclas facilities for hauling freight and small packages their Bessemer North Ensley, South Ensley East Lake and Gate City lines, and will appreciate share of the pubc patronage
 Rates from Three to Fifteen Cents per hundred pounds, minimum charge Ten Cents.
 Trains daily to Ensley, Pratt City and Thomas
 5 Trains daily to Bessemer.
 Trains daily to East Lake and Gate City.
 For further information call Phones Mo- IS or No. 273 Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; middling, 10 1-16c; sales, 1775 receipts 44,9S4; stock, 1s9,051. Mobile-Steady; midding, 97sc; sales, 5O0; receipts, 1860; stock, 34,915.
 Savannah-Quiet; middling, 10isc; sales, 42s: receipts, Il 1,250; stock 92, 2,305.
 Charleston-Firm; middling,. sBc; re- ceipts, 2443; stock, 12.334.
 Wilmlngton-Steady; middling, 1oc; re. ceipts 1890; stock, 26,199.
 Norfolk-Firm; middling, 10 3-16c; sales. 1165 receipts, 4544; stock, 130H.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 1037c: receipts, 635; stock, 1884.
 Boston--Steady; middling, o.45c; gross receipts, 3993.
 Philadelphia-Quiet: middling, 1oe0c; receipts, 100; stock, 696.
 St. Louis-Firm: middling, 1oc; sales, 76; receipts. 1853.
 Memphis-Steady; middling, 1Oc re- ceipts 5l94; shipments, PIT; sales, $500; stock 40,722.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York. October 27.-Eariy Liverpool advices were not quite up to expectation due to profit taking by recent buyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
LIABILITIES.
s5,s24,s7s.Ss
$5,s24,576.55

W. P. O.. President j N. Vtce-PresiuenL W. w. FORSYTH, Assistant Cashier T. '. a. F. Tu.ie w B. Brown A F D. F. Molon Robert Percy r. M Jackn j. H. Vs>Presldent; 0 Harding President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
seabcard AT LIns.

Baltimore, october A.-seabosrd Air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
Cnicaoc 'chance.

Line common '. preferred 2Oss bid. Is bonds 67ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. F. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
ANNOUNCER E N TS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28
The New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, October 27.-Spot cotton was in good demand but the heavy move ment had it's effect on prices and buyers claimed that purchases could be made at prices. an eighth lower than yesterday. Sales 6S50, including 285o to arrive. Flu lures opened quiet and prices were from 6 to 9 points lower than yesterdays closing with downward trend. During the trading, which was not heavy. De- tobber sold down to 9.S6 and up to 9.96, December 9.S0G9S1, January 9.86 to 9.97, March 1001 to 1913 and May down to 1914 and up to 1921. During the afternoon prices eased off on favorable weather re- ports the market at the close showing net losses of points on October and from il to 13 on the other months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

New Orleans, October 27.-Cotton fu- lures steady. October 9.91@993, Novem- Der 9.s2d9.S4 December 9s2@9.S3, January 9s7a9.ss, February 9.s59997 March 1O.03@ 1O.04, April 1O.O7@1O.09, May 1o13d10.14, June 1O.O6@1O1S, July 10.21@10.22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-28

New Orleans, October 27.--Cotton steady. sales 6350 Ordinary 7ss, good ordinary 8 11e16, low middling 11-16, middling 10 1-16, good middling 10A, middling fair 1O5s Receipts 2O,46O; stock 19o.5o4.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-02-10
PostaEes Esegias

Vamos q referir 4 las lectoras un ras-
90 de la espiritual Reina de Rumanfa
que tan conocida es en- ell mundo lite
rario con Ell pseudonimo de Carmen
Sylvia.
Parece que la Reina poeta no des-
miente la fama de pobreza que acom-
pafia q los hijos de las musas y que pa
ra poder corresponder la demanda de
los amigos de Bau claire que tratan de
erigirle una estatua, ha tenido que ha--
Ger una serie de tarjetas postales con
autografos suyos, que, indudablemente,
Sc pagaran muy caros, tanto por ell va
1or de la frlna, como por la hermosura
de los pensamientos.
En- una de elias dice:
''Baudelaire y Henri Heine no SUI
pieron llegar hasta el perdon; he ahf
por que su sonrisa es amarga."
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-02-10
pigra

Cierto dia Sc juntaron
Don Gaspar y su vecino,
Por ell mercado pasaron,
Y en- huena amistad compraron
Entire los dos I'm cochino.
Pudieronse convenir
En- Ia compra, mas no en- darle
Identico porvenlr
Que uno guerra matarle
Y otro dejarle vivir.
Gaspar di;o: -lQue porffa!
ia es fuerza que este corcluya.
Dos parties hay, a fe mia,
Tu puedes matar la tuya
Que 20 guardare la mia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-02-10
Ricardo Palma.
Gotta de ajenjo

En- la livida cara transparente
Del cadaver de aquella nina hermosa
Clavo un gusano Ell invisible diente;
Y el o1ot6n comic tanto noche y dla
Pel y carne sabrosa.
Que en- la fosa de- aquella halo su fosa
Pues muri6 de una fuerte aplopeg1a;
Yhay quien murnura que al morir decfa:
"Muieres no adoreis vuestra hermoSura
Vuestros encantos son fulgores vanos;
No Divides que en- la hueca sepultura,
Con vuestra carne alabastrina y dura
Sc revientan de gordos los gusanos.
Julio Florez.