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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
THE THANs-mlsslss,ppl EMPIRE.


In the latest issue of the Quarter
ly of the Oregon historical society
there is striking article by Henry
E. Reed. secretary OF the Lewis and
Clark centennial exposition company
entitled, The Great West and the
Two Easts." the West being the re
gion from the Mississippi to the Pa
cific and the Easts being Asia and the
locality from the Mississippi to the
while the trans Mississippi country
had only 1899. 404 inhabitants in 1850
it had 2l,034.654 in 1900. Its popula.
ton has multiplied elevenfold in the
half century, which Is many times as
rapidly as that OF the country east
of the big river. While 1t had Sc per
cent of the population of the United
States in 1850. 1t had 26.6 per cent
in 1890 and 27.5 per cent in 1900.
Since 1850 the farms which have
been opened between the Mississippi
and the Pacific are almost equal to
the entire land area OF the original
thirteen states, and these are increas-
ing rapidly. They will make fur.
Their large increase when the national
irrigation act of 1902 gets fairly into
operation. This region in 1900 pro
duced G5.5 per cent of the entire coup-
try's wheat. 5l.1 per cent of its corn.
1872 per cent of its barley. 81 per cent
of its buckwheat. 4S.1 per cent of its
oats and 30.1 per cent of its rye. or
53.1 per cent OF the country's cereals
in the aggregate. In 1850 on the 9TH
er hand, this locality produced only
SO per cent of the country's cereal
yield. OF the country's cattle, horses,
mules. sheep. swine and other farm
animals. 59.4 per cent were found
west of the Mississippi in 1900, as COM
pared with 1l.9 per cent In 1850.
This locality in 1900 produced 1916
per cent of the country's gold and 99.s
per cent of its silver.
While the center of the country's
area. exclusive of Alaska and the is
lands acquired in 1898, is in northern
Kansas. the center of the country's
population is in Indiana and that of
the country's manufacturers is in
Ohio. Although this region had 27.5
per cent of the whole country's pop
ulation In 1900 and furnished. in val
ne, 1872 per cent OF the country's farm
products of all sorts. the product of
its manufactures tnearly half of which
was furnished by Missouri, California
and Minnesota) was only 1911 per cent
of that of the entire country. But
here. too. there has been an immense
advance. for in 1850 this locality pro-
vided only 39 per cent Of the coun-
try's manufactures. This relative
gain is pulling the manufacturing cen
ter westward. and, with the population
center. 1t must some day come to the
Mississippi, and perhaps cross 1t. This
westward swing OF the center Of pop
ulation and manufactures will be has
tened by the growth In railroads. only
and one-half miles of
all In Louisiana, being west
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

Of the Mississippi In 1850. and $1,000
OF the country's $4,000 miles being
here In 1900. the proportion in this
section increasing from = quarter OF
i per cent Of the Tcountry's railway
mileage in 1850 to 45.2 per cent In
1900. 1t is a wonderful story OF the
Vests expansion
that Mr. Reeds figures tell. Moreover
as he points out, the chapter yet to
be written--that which will tell OF
this regions social conquests In the
near future when our commerce with
Asia and Oceauica, comprising more
than half Of the WORLDS population,
becomes as active as that OF tho Unit
ed States with Europe now-will dis
close still greater marvels.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
Aescess,

W. H. Harrison. Cleveland. Miss.
writes. Aug. Is. 1909: 81 want to say
. word Of praise for Billiards. Snow
Liniment I stepped on . nail. which
caused the cords In my leg TO con
tract and an abscess TO rise In my
knee, and the doctor told me that !
would have stin leg. 30 one day !
went to J. F. Lords drug store (who
Is now In Denver. Colo) He recon-.
mended bottle OF Snow Liniment:
/ got Soc size, and 1t cured my leg.
It ia the best liniment In the world"
ABSCESSES. with few exceptions,
are Indicative of constipation or de-
bility. They may. however, result
from blows or from foreign bodies.
introduced into the skin or flesh. sucD
as s2linters. thorns. etc. SOLD by J. L
Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo. Sept. 2, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions OF the act
Of Congress of June 3. 1873. entitled
An act Tor the sale OF timber lands In
the states OF California. Oregon, Ne
sada, and Washington Territory" as
extended TO AL the Public Land
states by act OF August 4, 1892. Carl
Hendrickson, OF Durango, county OF
La Plata, state OF Colorado, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn
statement 30. 75S, for the purchase
oil the N. w. u S. y, "a oil Section Nc,
10 in Township No 50 N, Range No.
10 w. n, N. T. NJ, and viii offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable Tor its timber or stone
than tor agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim TO said land before
the Register and Receiver OF this OF
nee at Durango, Cello, on Friday. the
18th day oil November, 1903.
lie names as Witnesses; Jeff Bar
bee OF Durango, Colorado: William
johnson oil Durango, Colorado; Peter
A. Wahlberg OF Durango. Colorado;
Jesse Shields OF Durango Colorado.
ANY and all persons Gaining ad-
verseiy the aboye-described lanas are
requested to file their claims il this
Office on or before said 18th day OF
November, 1903.
r. C. PERKINS. Register.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land Act. June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office. Durango.
Colo. Sept. l. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions OF the act
OF congress OF June 3, 1873. entitled
An act Tor the sale of timber lands
in the states OF California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory
as extended TO all the public land
states by act OF August 4. 1892. Alfred
Leslie Pierce OF lockwood, county OF
La Plata. state OF Colorado. has this
day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment No. for the purchase of
The s. T. u of n. w. u, L. II OF S. w.
4 OF Section No. Z; n. w. Il of n.
w. a OF Section No. Is, in Township
No. IS N. Range No. w, N. M. r.
a., and viii offer proof TO show that
the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and TO establish his
claim to said lana before the Register
and Receiver of this Office at Duran
go, Colo, on Tuesday. the 10th day of
November, 1909,
He names as Witnesses: Peter
Daum Of lockwood, Colorado; e. L.
Seybold OF lockwood, Colorado: H. T.
Henderson OF Durango, Colorado, c.
L. Young. Jr., OF Durango. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested TO file their claims in this
Office on or before said ION day OF
November, l1Vo.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Sept. 8,
LAT Publication Nov
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
WORLDS FAIR NEWS NOTES.

Saturday. September II. 1904. will
be Rural Letter Carriers day.
South Dakota will maintain brass
band at her headquarters.
The government fisheries pavilion
Is completed. 1t is situated close to
the south end OF the government build
ing.
The German imperial commissioner
has selected so exhibits from the ex-
position of German cities at Dresden
and will send them to the Worlds
fair.
Nevada will have at the Worlds
fair $1,000 exhibits OF miners. There
will be lib varieties Of ores, That
state will also show "a varieties OF
apples in the horticultural department.
The north end of the Palace of Ag-
ricnlture is 20 feet lower than the
south end. But SO great is the length
of the great structure, 1860 feet, the
drop Is not noticeable.
England's pavilion is nearly finished.
Stan is not used in the construction,
but In its place two coats OF cement
have been applied making the con
struction of permanent character.
The completed building of the
Travellers Protective association has
been dedicated. The largest crowd
since tho dedication of the exposition
grounds attends the ceremonies
The first of the IA pieces of statu-
AIRY. each emblematic of one of the
states or territories formed OF the
Louisiana purchase, has been Installed
on the Colonnade OF States at the
Worlds fair. 1t is Indian Territory,
by Carl A. Heber.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
CHIEF JUSTICE CAMPBELL.

The Denver Catholic is out in
strong editorial indorsing the candi-
dacy of Chief Justice John Campbell
to succeed himself on the supreme
bench, which all good Catholics and
others who admire character and ca,
pacity in a candidate for that impor-
tant position should read. II snys:
Under ordinary conditions the can
didacy of person for an Office Is
easily stated. The man is more or
less fitted for the Office and wants the
place. Sometimes there are quail
ties and services that eminently fit
the person for the position to which
he aspires. When this is the case the
voter is to be congratulated for what
he has To do is really determined upon.
When we get character and capa-
city united, we are getting together
the qualities for an ideal candidate.
Capacity is not uncommon. There are
frequently to be found men capable
Of filling the position to which they
aspire. OF course. sometimes 1t Is diff
ficult to settle whether the capacity
exists. OF course, If the candidate Is
up for a reelection the capacity to
I'LL the position may be eliminated
Under such conditions the test of
character becomes the supreme test.
Now. there are plenty Of people who
will not steal, but who at the same
time are lacking In the qualities nee
essary to fill an important position.
To dare to do right when IL may mean
adverse criticism is the surest test
as to character The time must come
TO all when they must act upon their
own understanding of right and wrong
and not to do that which Is merely
popular.
"All this is In a certain way ap-
plicable to Chief Justice Campbell.
who Is now up for reelection He has
served one term as chief justice and
his efficiency and capacity has not
been questioned. This, SO far as the
average man. must stand as sufficient
evidence as to his professional and
judicial capacity.
Regarding the test for character,
nothing can surpass Judge Campbel's
attitude on the A. p. A. question. when
Lac hON0AhOht Wuo 81 otiohS hStt u
few years ago. 1t was n movement
that beguiled many prominent men in
The state. Some Of them undoubtedly
hated the Catholic church and this
movement only enabled them TO ex.
press their hidden beliefs and desires.
There we're others. however. who
merely wished to use the movement
for their own ACKNOWLEDGMENT. And
for this purpose. on the surface, the
movement promised success. 1t was
supposed to be secret society and
Its members hidden in the dark pro
posed to utilize the votes of the mem
bers for their own selfish purposes,
Few men prominent in political life
had the courage to oppose this move
ment. especially when they could avoid
the issue. Judge Campbell was one
Of the few that had the courage to de-
fy them. This fact will undoubtedly
be remembered on election day by
Catholics"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado. Oct. II. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions OF the act
of Congress of June 8. 1878. entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, William w
McAlpine. of Bayfield,. county of La
Plata, state of Colorado, has this day
filed In this office his sworn state
ment No. 1862. for the purchase OF the
N. w. u of N. w. u OF Sec 81; w, "
of S. w. u and S. w u Of n, W. u
of section No. 20. in Township No. 35,
Range No w, N. NJ. p, NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to the
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office al Durango, Cplo-
RADIO on Saturday, the 26th day OF De-
cember, 1903,
He names as witnesses: Thos- M
Jordan. Of bayfield,. Colorado; J. T,
Jordan, OF bayfield,. Coioradoi Robert
Norris. of bayfield,, Colorado; Edward
Fennell, OF bayfield,. Colorado,
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the abovs described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
ofIice on or before said 26th day Of
December. 1903;
F. G. PERKINS. Register
Fist Publication Oct. %.
-. Qualification nac
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

Tin,bey Land, Act June 3, 1878.
United States Land Once, Durango,
Colorado, Oct II, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions OF the act
OF Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon.
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land
states by act of August 4. 1892, Rob-
ert Norris. Of bayfield,, county OF La
Plata, State of Colorado. has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. 1863, for the purchase of the S. "
of N w. Y of Section 33 and e. " of
N, E. Y of Section No. 80 In Town,
ship No. 50 N. Range No. 7 W., N. M.
p. NJ, and will ofreF proof 10 show that
the land sought 10 more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver al Duyango, Colorado,
on Saturday, the Goth day OF Deeemb-
er, 1903.
He names as witnesses: Charles
NJ. Ayres, of bayfald, Colorado;
James Craig. of Bayfield,, Colorado;
Edward Fennell. of bayfield,. Colorado;
Jacob Craig. of bayfield,. Colorado.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely to the above descFibed lands
are requested to file their claims In
this Office on or before said 2Gth day
OF December, 1908,
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication Oct. 20.
Last Publication Dec. "a.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


Department Of the Interior.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado. Sept. 20, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Angus.
tus c. Van Cot, of Colorado Springs
Colorado, has filed notice of intention
to make proof on his desert-land
claim No. rs, for the E. " of Sec.
80, Township "a, N. of Range West.
before the Register and Receiver al
Durango. Colorado, on Thursday. the
10Th day OF October. 1903.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land, Frank A.
Perkins. of Colorado Springs. Colo
RADIO; Alexander w. Davis, of Duran
go, Colorado; John w. Morgan. of Du;
range. Colorado; Charles +. Woods. OF
Durango. Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, Sept. "a.
Last Publication Oct. 30.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

Early last winter a seat on the New
York exchange was sold for $4,000.
This is the high record price. At ss2,-
900 seat the total value Of stock
exchange seats amounted to 100000
900. Since last winter there has been
q steady decline in the price OF stock
exchange seats. This decline has
been caused by the falling of in the
demand for membership privileges on
account OF the shrinkage in brokerage
business Recently seat was sold
for S52.500. At this price the total
value OF stock exchange seats amounts
to S57, $50 900. u shrinkage price of
S32, 100000 since early last winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Department Of the interior.
United States Land ONCE, Durango,

Department Of the interior.
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo. Oct. 10, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Hans
Aspaas. Of Hesperus. La Plata coun-
ty. Colorado. has filsd police OF inten-
ton to make proof on his ert-land
claim No. 1870, for the N. w. Y OF N.
e. u OF Section 10. Township "a N.
Range IL w. N. NJ. y. NJ, before the
Register and Receiver Of the United
States Land Office at Durango, Colo
RADIO, on Saturday. the 2sth day of No
vember. 1908.
He names the following Witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Frederick
Sholes. Marquis NJ. Trenton. James n.
Smith, all OF Breen. La Plata County,
Colorado; also Robert McNichols. OF
Durango, La Plata County. Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication Oct. ~.
Last Publication, Nov. rs.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.



United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, Sept. 30. 1903.
ECtice is hereby given that Kate l..
King. of Ignaclo, Colo. has filed no.
tl-e of intention to make final proof
on here desert-land claim No. 40. for
The N f. u and e. y N. w. "A OF
Section 30. Township "a n. of Range
4 w. N. NJ. p. NJ, before the Register
and Receiver, at Durango. Colo. on
Saturday. the It'll day of November,
1903.
She names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Charles T..
Dudley. of Durango. Colorado; Willis
Chef, OF lgnacio. Colorado; John
Foster. of Ignacio. Colorado; A. c.
Morris. of Ignacio. Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, Oct. l.
Last Publication. Nov. 5.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

and Receiver at Rurango, Colorado. on
Monday. the 10th day Of November.
1903.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and re-
clamation OF said land:
Fred Sholes. William Price, Bert
Stratton and Peter Aspass. all OF
Breen, Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Oct. s.
Last Publication Nov. -.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

Referring to the fact that e5 per
cent of what the people of this country
produce is consumed by themselves.
Secretary Shaw, in a speech last week.
asked this question. Suppose we
open the doors and allow Europe to
clothe us and furnish us our manufac-
turcd products. who will consume the
products of our farms. and what shall
we do with the products of our factor
ies?" The answer is--fall back upon
the so,iphouse for relief.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

The Franklin Institute of Philadel-
phia has issued pamphlet by Prof,
Lewis NJ. Haupt on the problem of
controlling the Hoods OF the Mississip-
pi river If Mr.. Haupt has the plans
and specifications for controlling the
floods of the Mississippi he might also
find congenial field nearer homo in
preparing plans for controlling the
floods that periodically inundate New
York and New Jersey.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the interior.
Land Office at Durango. Colorado,
September H.. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver OF the U. s. Land Office
at Durango. Colorado. on Oct. "a. 1903.
viz: John j. Ong. of Bayfield,. La Pla-
Ia County, Colorado. Homestead APP
plication No. 1881, for the W. " of N.
e. Y and e. " Of N. w. u. Section
Is. Township "a N. Range W.. N. NJ.
p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

Kansas City is rapidly becoming a
city beautiful through its tree plant
ing operations. which, started by IA
philosophical citizen, are now carried
forward by municipal forestry de
partment. the true plan to obtain re
suits. and one that is by no means ex-
pensive. Joplin. the fourth city of
Missouri In population, is moving in
the same direction. the lead having
been taken by an enterprising bust
ness club.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

When the smoke clears away II Will
be discovered that Mr.. Rockefeller
has. despite his unselfish labors in the
interest of the Sunday school of which
he is the superintendent. found time
to gather In enough steel stock TO con
troll the business. II there is anything
that MIR. Rockefeller has no taste for
1t is being a stockholder in business
that Is run by somebody else.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
LOCAL MARKETS.
The Durango Hide, Wool and Peit



Weekly quotations furnished by
William Wolf & Co.
Dry beef hides-No. I heavy. 12hc;
No. light. 91sc: Green-No, 1 heavy.
4zc; No. light. 3%c.
Bulls, stays. damaged and murrains,
1-3 on.
Dry sheep pelts-No. 1, SIC; No. 2.
6c&7c.
Navajo goatskins. No. l. 30c.
Mexican goatskins. No. l. 27c.
Goatskins. No 2, kids and Angoras.
12c&i4c.
White Navajo wool in good condi-
ton, free from sand and burrs. 10c.
White improved wool. 11c013c.
Extra choice stock is worth from "
G1c per n. over the above quota
tons. VIM. WOLF & Co.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22
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LeM Strauss Coos
CoPper-riveted
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court. True, 1t is held that the 5n-
dietary should be divorced from pol
tics. at the same time the general
effect will be from political stand
point. RcpubIicanism means no back
ward step and with such man as
Judge Campbell there is no cause for
backsIiding.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

Let the business interests, which
sscls'ts7 slhe merchant. the manufac-
turer. the mine owner. the farmer and
the laboring man. join hands for the
election Of Judge Campbell to the su-
preme bench this coming election.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

The gentlemanly assassin who made
1t possible for King Peter to ascend
the throne of Servia has just been pro-
NOTED to a high place in the army.
Pete may have his faults, but jngra-
titude evidently is not one OF them.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land, viz:
John F. Yoder. Charles S. Pierce. Neil
Compbell, Jr. and Alfred underhih.
all of Bayfield,. La Plata County. Colo
RADIO
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, Sept. II.
Last Publication, Oct 90.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

There have been in st. Louis two
convictions In federal court for ma
turalization frauds. and the score in
the penitentiary Is 2. There have
been In st. Louis eighteen convictions
for boodling and the score in the PEN
itentiary is 0. The state supreme
court is dealing with the boodler ap-
peals.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-22

In Grand Rapids. Mich. "panta-
forum" means place where clothes
are cleaned and pressed.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-25
Ell PEDRISCO.

confuse revoto, parduzcas nubes, grehudas desha-
chadas como girones de sucias vestiduras.
De pronto Sc umno la estancia con desumbraney
cirdeno respandor al msmo tempo que estaaba las
nubes formidable y horrisono estampido.
-iVirgen Santfsima apizdate de nusotrosl-gri-
to la mujer dando rienda sueta Ia rena q-e Ia aho
gabs.
-AIadre, apure tan pronto-excamo el hijo
semblante demudado apretando los puiios
q toio este GAIA gotta de aqua. sintoma de
los mas desesperanes en- aqueIlos momentcs.
-sQse aire soplas-pregunt6 el padre que habia
permanecido mudo hasta sentado rnc6n.
Goa los codes sohre las pernas Ia cabeza entire
nos.
Sc asom6 Rafael Ia vensana con acento que de-
nuncabs desesperaci6n amaEgura. contes,6:
-iAire del puerto
lila sierra no IA admite. iya essamos p<rdidosl
-anadi6 ei viejo.
Al acabar de pronunc es,as palabras son6 Ia cam
pana De IA Igesia acOmpasados dgubres sandcSs
anunciando segtn cos,nmbre del pais. n proximidad
de a mala sormsna Dc les caSas veeinas regaha e
eco de s,lczcs dc ayss' desgarradores; srecaba q
vcndabal eareeEeskse a TERRA. q eelo laniraba
een ssrsesisas llsnardss los 'xesltsa
iucesanie tahlssco.