davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
GLOUCESTER ACADEMY
Burned Buildings Restored With Great
Energy,
Especial to The Times-Dispatch)


GLOUCESTER C. H.. VA, October a.
A correspondent stated lately that the
Gloucester Academy, Gloucester. Va, Pro-
lessor John Tabb, principal, would be
opened two miles from the dwelling"
while the schoolhouse is scarcely two
hundred yards from the dwelling, being
built in the fine lawn which surrounds
the Tabb h6rle. The school has opened
most auspicibuslt.e The building and fur
riture were destroyed by fire In May. and
the promptness with which Mr.. Tabb re-
paircd his losses speaks volumes for his
administrative ability.
There seems to be an educational mi
crobe abroad this session, judging by the
well filled schools In Gloucester and the
number who have left for college and
normal schools.
October admonishes the farmers that
the time for frost is a hand There is
much activity in the way of storing fruits
and vegetables for the winters use. The
season has been a profitable one for
farmers, the hay and corn crops being
especially fine.
Mrs w. N. Waller, who much to the
pleasure of very many friends spent a
few weeks in Gloucester, has returned to
Norfolk.
Miss Sally Tompkins is at White Marsh,
the guest OF Hon. and Mrs. J. N. Tabb.
Mrs w. S. Mott has returned from a
| visit to Clarke.
Miss Leila Duval is at Summerville.
Mrs. w. T. Jones left yesterday for
Norfolk, accompanied by Miss Sally Jones,
| who will be a pupil Of the Lockwood
Seminary, Of that city.
Miss Catherine Dinllle Is in Norfolk.
Mrs. W. e. Corr and Mrs. Cassidy have
| returned from Baltimore.
Professor and Mrs. Jefferson Stubs and
family who spent the summer at valley
| Fore have rturned to williamsburg.
Mrs. Green and daughters, who also
| spent part of the summer at Naiiey
Fore, left on Wednesday for Norfolk.
Mrs. Leila Brunson and Miss Lucy
Brunson are guests OF the MISSES '7'upps
| al Valley Fore.
Judge J. l.. Taliaferro has returned
from a business trip to Baltimore.
Mrs. w. H. Graves is in North Caro-
lima.
MI and Mrs. c. Graham have returned
to New York.
Mr. and Mrs Corb!n Waller and fam
ily left to-day for Norfolk.
Mr.. Allen, of Norfolk. Is a guest or
Captain and Mrs. r. w. Byrd at White
| Hall.
Mrs. A. w. wthers and Master Dun
ham Withers have returned from balt1-
] more. ~
t,n}ore. guest of Miss Mary Lisle Clarke,
Mr.. and Mrs, Fudge. who spent some
weeks at Wilson'S Creek, guests of MT,
and Mrs James Meredith, have returned
to Philadelphia.
Mrs. ]. Lloyd Tabb and Master a. Lioya
Tabb, Jr., haze returned to Bait'hlo'e LOT
the winter. ~.
Mr.. John Marshall has returnedato New
York and gone into business again WIN
his former partner Mr.. John CriRlull'
who has been visiting DR., John Crlshah'
has returned to Richmond,
A number OF people from Gloucester
viii attend the Richmond Horse Show,
among them bevy of young ladies. who
will be chaperoned by Mrs. H. @. san
ders, and who will board at NO Duo i1ast
Grace Street.
Mrs David Sanders and Mrs, John san
ders spent part of the week WIN Mrs,
r. 3D. Lane, of woodstock Mathews
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
AT THE COUNTRY CLUB
A Good Bill for Week at the Theatre
DR.. Taylor's First Sermon.
(Sneclal 10 Tho Times. Dispatch']

(sreclal @ Tho Tlmesi, pihsnTtsnl very
PETERSBURG, VA, Octope! 80 VIZ
aelightful hour was spent at the Country
Cub this afternoon by the members and
their friends. The committee was assist
ed by Misses Mary Bunting, Annle W .,1aa
sou, Marie McGll, Martha Collier, Al'ce
Collier, Louise thinner. Jean Ir'sg, o.
Abingdon Va; Renn Johnston, E,lha
Temple. Charlotte NJ. Bird, Jeanette ber-
nard, Mary Patteson Josephine hunu,
Nellie Hamilton. Carrie craddocK anu
Nan Davis
Black Patti, Monday night; Harry Be-
resford, Tuesday night, In The Profes-
sor's Love story" and Elizabeth kenne,
ay, Wednesday night in 'As You Ike
IT," are the attractions at the theate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
seen here last year. and n fine bunch of
harness horses and four-in- hand team:

seen here last year, and nefine bunch OF
harness horses and four-in-hand team:
Morris & Joslyn, of Albemare; L. ID.
Passano. of Warrenton, with Colleen
Eawn, Marjorie, Red Cock and
Others; Jack Henderson, of Orange wlth
his famous Bohemian horses Hiawatha
and Bo-Bar; Rogers Brothers, with Red
Raven. and others; T. l. Evans. OF
Hempstcad. L. l.. with Joker and La
lorraine; Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Johnson.
with their celebrated saddler, Robin
Adair, and X-Ray, a fine jumper; Car
Der & CARRIER. OF Harrisonburg, with
large stable of fine horses; Miss ShldeH.
with her fine jumper, Jack of Diamonds:
Mr.. j. Scott Parrish, with Major b., a
fine park saddler, which he has recently
purchased in Clarke county, with record
Of four blue ribbons and three reds won
al the shows this season, and many
others.
OTHER FAMOUS HORSES.
Among the other famous saadlers and
hunters winch will be here are: Garrett
Ripple. Grey Rock. Chipmunk, King
Dodo, Lady Hathaway, Grey Dawn, Te
con!te. Forest King, Blizzard. Pathfinder,
Easter Lily, Granite Huntsman, Janice,
Dancing. Gertrude L., Judith Armstead,
Mopsie Massey, Simon kenton, Profit,
yellow Jacket, Margrave Chappie, Free
Lance, AlneElCd' Lazy h'"'o'o' -"
many others.
Mr., j. Stewart Bryan, of this city, has
In Elevator one OF the finest jumpers to
be seen here, and will make the winners
in the green hunter classes hustle to
win.
Mr. CORTLAND II. Smith. with his string
. of hunters, will not be here, having ar
ranged to Kansas City instead. There
will be so many fine ones that nobody
viii have a sure thing, however fine his
entries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Two Small Fires.

The storage rooms of Adam Diaconr,
mattress manufactured, in the rear OF No.
aged to The extent Of about $40 yesterday
morning by fire. The orGin of the fire Is
unknown, and quickly eTt!ngushcd by
Engine Companies ] and 2
the explosion of n hall lamp last
night al S o'clock was the second call
OF the fire department The alarm came
In from Box So AT the corner of Itescr-
was trlllng.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
| Sunday. He was son of the late Dr.
| J. II. Hatchett, of Lunenburg, who re-
! fa,,

J. Suh M HntoS S Ms Of L su Who re-.
sided not very far from here. ,,,
~ called by his friends. and acquain-
tances, was about fifty eight years o.d,
and served as member of the Ninth
trlia cavalry. ua1er Geneth 2.'.1i
Boiling, who was his lifelong friend "A. At
revenue in Lunenburg, and later served ,ei
as deputy sheriff several terms; For
the past fifteen years he had resldcd IN
Durham, Henderson, and Raleigh, alter ter
ener acting as correspondent. Since 1900
his health had been failing, and he
struggled hard with poverty and ~
health against him, to maintain himself.
a few months ago he went to the Sol
delI Home. in Raleigh, where he was
a patient in the hospital most Of the
on the morning OF the 9TH and on the
following day his remains We're taken to
bu r4iac tt4r II. tteu .i!p
OF Confederate Veterans met at the de-
pot and escorted the body to n the eem me-
graves Of his parents.
Mr.. Hatchett was brave. ch!valrous ana
high-minded, and a true son of the South.
ready to defend the "lost cause" and it's
heroes. About ten years ago some mar
t1tt -n!nGe3, p5It4s = -t
wrote scurrilous article about President
Jefferson Davis, ana Mr.. Iiatcnett re-
piled to same with characteristic vigor,
answering the fellow SO well that Mrs.
Davis--now at the point Of death-wrote
Mr.. Hatchett a personal letter thanking
and commencing him
Let us hope the poor, weary spirit OF
the Drove old hero, whose proud nature
suffered SO keenly While struggling Of
late years against adversely. Is at rest
He left one sister Mrs. NJ. H. Fair
hr er, of Greensbor n. u, and one
brother Mr.. W. NJ. Hatchett, of Yazoo.
Miss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
COL. STERN TO
INSPECT BATTERY
Howitzers to Assemble a
Their Armory Wednes-
day Evening.

The Richmond Howitzers will be IN
s,acted next wednesday evening by Colo
~, - lane Stern, assistant Inspector
general, in person, It is said.
Acting under orders received from me
Adiutant- Generals office, Captain Mye
last night issued the follo"'ns o'ue' "
tho battery; o,t.,., q 1909
Orders No, 10: 49,,
In compliance with Instructions IRON
the battalion Headquarters, this date, the
officers and enlisted men OF TINS battery
arc hereby ordered to assemble IN TINS
arm armorv on Wednesday evening, October
I Z 'l loos, at O'Clock. in fatigue uniform
with Side arms, military collar, While
gloves and black shoes, for annual inspec-
ton and muster by Colonel 10 Lane
stern, Assistant Inspector-General OF
Virginia. Each man VIII see that h's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
MISS BESSIE ANTHONY
WOMAN CHAMPION
(By Associated Press.)

WHEATON, ILL. Oct, s.-The Wo-
man's national golf championship be-
longs to Miss Bessie Anthony, OF the
Elenyiew Club. Chicago. She made
runaway match of her game with Miss
j, Anna Carpenter, of Westward Ho. in
the finals for the championship over
the Wheaton course to-day, taking the
lead at the fourth hole and steadily In
creasing 1t until the end came at the
twelfth hole. Miss Anthony winning 7
up and to play.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

coo. Wool Bourettc lifeline Novel.
ty Suiting, zoe. yard.
Light and Medium Weight Dress
Fabrics, splendid imitation OF the i'm.
ported kind large variety. medium
mixtures Bourettc. stripes, checks.
plaids and plain mixtures, very styl-
ish and dressy; special Monday, zoe.
FOREIGN zIBELiNES.
They are In solid co:ors, some with
invisible stripes, are in strong de-
mand for the coming season for the
highest class Of street gowns; the
favorite shades nre represented In
various lines at :s1.25, 81 80, n.5O,
S18O 81 so and 81.
Etamine and Wolfe are popular In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
The Deer Season Open.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
SHIRLEY. VA. Oct. 3.-Thursday was
the first day Of the deer season in
Charles City county. A party of gentle
men were out this morning, but did not
succeed in getting deer. Among those
in the hunting party were: Mr. Samuel
Clark, of Philadelphia, Pa; Mr.. j. NJ.
Gill. Of Granville; Mr.. Royal Gateward,
real estate agent at Ellto, and Master
Thomas Clark.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

In this city next week. There is more
interets being taken in the theatre than
has been for several years, and this sea-
son promises to be one of the most sue
cessfu in the history of Petersburg the
aires.
Rev DR.. W. c. Taylor, the new pastor
of the First Baptist Church. will preach
at that church tomorrow morning and
evening
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Vote at Lyrch's.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
LYNCHS, VA, October 3.--The official
vote here: For Scnate-O'B ren, Sc; Thorn
as, 55 For Household, 10o; Trevillan,
81 For Observation-Disclosures, 60; Goggin rs.
For clerk-Clay.2S9; Brown, 81; Maker 81.
For commissioner of revcnue--Willtinson on,
126 FL n.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
EuNERAl NOTl f.

PIERCE, Funeral of Mrs. j. -, PIERCE will
i take place from Christ Church TO-DAY !Suu,
View Cemetery, she is survived by six chil.
dren-Mr. l.. s. Pierce, d. A. and r. ", and
a. S, Pierce, OF Richmond, and Mrs. c. A.
Kraft, of Clifton Forge; Mrs, l.. s. Cross,
of Richmond All friends of the family arc
cordially invited 10 attend.
WASHINGTON a. ca and Atlanta (Ga.)
papers please copy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

uniform Is in a neat condition with an
metal parts of his equipment polished
bright
The Chiefs of Sections will SEQ that
copy of this order is delivered to each
member of their respective sections and
that every available man Is present.
BY order
WILLIAM M, MYERS,
Captain Commanding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Receptionand Dress Drill.

Walker Light Guard. Company "B" OF
the Seventeen Regiment, will give re-
ccption and full dress drill in. the. near
future. Lieutenant William A. Stack,
Sergeant James II. Spencer and Sergeant
Stuart A..rWeiss compose the Committee
of Arrangements.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
mas-Musselman.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,)
MISREPRESENTATION. VA, Oct. 3.-Mr.
John M. Thomas and Miss Sarah Mussel-
man, both of this city, We're married
here last night at the Methodist par
sonage, Rev. j. S. Hutchinson officiating.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
DEATH.

DoNoVAN,-D at the home OF her father,
No, lois Buchanan Street, ut D $50 L. NJ. yes
tcrduy, LUCY JANE DONOVAN, aged eight
months and fourteen days.
Funeral ut 4 o'clock TO-DAY from the resi-
Gencc. lntermenl at OakwdOd,
One by one life's ties are broken,
AS we sec our love decay,
And the hopes so fondly cherished
brighten but to pass away.
One by one llfe's hopes grow brighter,
rs we near the shining shore,
For we know ACROSS the river
Waits The loved one gone before.
HARDWOOD, Died October 3D., at $50 A. NJ. at
Wesley Hospital, Chicago. H. HARRY s.
HARDWOOD, in the thirty-sixth year of his
age. The remains will reach Aichmond Mon.
day morning al 7.45 O'Clock,
Funeral notice later.
JARVIS. -Dled, September 20, 1903, at 9 p. NJ,
SIrs, cATHARlNE JARVIS, aged seventy.
Funeral took place at residence, New Kent
county, Va. Interment In Family buryins-
ground
JOnNsTON.-Dicd at los o'clock this
Sunday morning. GEORGE b, JOHN
STON, infant son OF Mr., and Mrs, G. l..
Jonnston, No 1917 Buchanan Street, In
the sixth year Of his age.
Funera! MONDAY AFTERNOON at
1880 o'clock.
WAIrERs.---The funeral of Mrs. MAY, WAL.
TIERS. who was killed on Saturday GU Chesa.
peaGe and ONO Ry, opposite the AlDemprle
Paper Mills, VIII take place at p. NJ, TO.
DAY Sunday ut Mt Calvary Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

prices we quote mean in every case
Az &c. pair--Lades Fancy Colored
Hose that sold for 12lsc. pair.
At Sc. pair-LadIes' Black Drop
stitched Hose, that sold for 12lsc.
pair. -. e.a, r1oso
IN the world, black Hercules ribbed
At .-3c.-Ladles' Plain Black
Hermsdorf Dye Hose, real price 25c'
At 33c.-Ladies' Thin ,-'sIe RIM
ished Hose, that sold sor soc,
Infants and Children's Heavy Cot
ton Fleece Shirts and Wraps worth
17c. Monday, lie.
Boys Fleece Shirts, %Sc.
Infants Ruben's Shirts. no button,
double at breast, all doctors recon-
mend them, zoe. to zoe.
nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
4. Hatchatt..

Especial 10 mhe Times Dlspatch1
FORT MITCHELL, LuNENBuRG
COUNTY, VA, Oct sword has, been
ett. IN the Soldiers Home. Raleigh. last
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Clara Richard.
lsnecIal 10 The Tlmcs.Dlspatch.

Especial 10 The TImes-DlspatchD
LuRAY, VA, Oct. 2.-,Mrs, Clara Rick
ard, widow of Asher Richard, died al
her home near Kimball yesterday, aged
about so, She had been In falling health
paralysis several months ago, She was
the mother OF Messrs, M. l.. Calvin, !.
a. and w. u. ltickard, all well-known
residents OF the county
Her funeral took place al o'clock this
afternoon and was conducted by her
pastor. Rev. II. A. Wilson, Of the Metho-
dist Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

Ladies' Handsome Tan Broadcloth
Tailor Made Suits, made In latest
style, with long blouse coat, elabo-
rately trimmed with silk braid and
ornaments. with trimmed flared
skirt at sag.
Ladies' Snowflake Cheviot Tailor
Made Suit, in tan and gray, with
three quarter length blouse coat.
trimmed with fancy silver buttons
and patent-leather belt, at $3.50.
Black and Navy Blue Chcviot Skirt.
walking. unllned, five-gore flare skirt,
with corded seams. stitched bottom.
IS value. for 1926.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

Children's Heavy unc Medium
Weight Shirts. in white, zoe. to 500.
Children's Medium Weight Gray
Shirts, all sizes. 2oc.
Infants Wool Bands. 25c. to 600.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Tight-Fitting
Corset Covers, light weight long and
short sleeves, 25c
Light Weight Jersey Ribbed Shirts
and Pants. silk bound edges and tape
neck; special value for SOC,
Ladies' White. Gray and Medicated
Shirts special prices, 81 and $l.16.
Children's Union Suits, fleece lined.
ribbed soc. value, 25c.
Misses Ribbed Shirts, special value.
25c.
Special sale Feather Pillows, 600.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

SiL'oi i@AiNi- SCAIS,
All persons who have engaged seats are
expected 10 take them up TINS week.
The management Will be found at the
Office, No, s2l East Main street every
day, beginning Monday. from 0 A. NJ.
to 5 r. NJ
Among the well known horses and
horsemen who viii be here are Mr.. Wy
eth of Mountain View Farm. with David
Harum, Lord Algy and Lord Radiant.
all In fine trim. David Harum went
lame last year but Is in perfect cond.
t!on this year,
Mr.. Willets' Heatherbloom and other
entries and Mr., Richard Walach's en-
tries will be shipped direct from Brock
ton. Mass, to Richmond.
Among the well known exhibitors whose
stables win be shipped TO Richmond are:
Mr.. D. b. Tenant with JuDllee and
others T. S. Ricketts,. OF Orange. with
Lady Olga and long string of thor
oughbreds; ). w, and j. - McComb, of
somerset with a large string OF good
ones; W. +. Boeing, OF Greenwood;
James Il. Porter, of Iodsa; Mr.. and Mrs.
"A h Dietrich. with Buck. fine jumper
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Swell Tailor-Made Suits and Skirt.
Every New Idea and Style.

OF
CAREFUL slecte prices
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Womens an0 Children's Hosiery and Underwear.
seasonable Weights, Best Make. High Grades.

This osier
linz, kind
saving those usually
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-12

Il Vieron Rocambole y Carmen, mu-
dos 6 inm6viles. que aquel brazo
Sc baiaba con IN rapido movi'
II mientO.
Il Oyeron p0co despu6s un s1spiro..
Il El negro no habfa desperdiciado
Il ell golpe, y ST herido con su mano
certera y segura. La nodrizs re-
cibi6 la pufialada en- Ell coraz0n y
Il pas6 de Ia vida la muerte sin des-
pertar y sin lamar nj un layl
Arroi6 entonces Ell negro ell pu-
f1sl, y con gran precipitation corri6
las cortinas de la cams, obede-
4 ciendo ese tenor superticioso de
/ que La vfctima podrfa abrir los ojos
mortecinos y hiar su mirada en- 81,
en- case y, segdn sus creencias de,
morirfa Ell tambien y. mas tarde
mas temprano aaesinsdo. Estando
corridas las cortinas no temfa esa
desgracia. Sc inclin6 sobre el fue-
go y cogi6 IN tiz6n, sobre eli que
empezo a soplar, arrancandole al
gunas chispas, y sc apresur6 a en-.
Gender la luz colocada en- Ia mesa
de noche con el obieto de poder
saquear mejor Ell dormitorio.
Psro de pronto sinti6 que lie aga
rraba una mano fuerte, una mano
de hierro. sujetandole por Ell cue
ITO. mientras que otra cogfa el pu-
nal ann ensangrentado, cnya pun
"a lie apoyaban en- Ell pecho.
Lieno de terror quiso desasirse
J lamar un grito.
lCalla 8 ts matol-le diio una
Voz imperiosa y sorda.
al mismo tempo vi6 Que las
cortinas de la ventana sc aparta-
oan q IN lado, y IN postrer res.
plandor del hogar lie hizo yer q
carmen, ia que 6l crefa haber
maeado, en- pie y miranda con des.
preciG.
Il No es mf Quien asesinas-
tel Es Namounal
hocamoole segufa apoyando la
punsa del paflal sobre el pecho del
aGfaciai- exclam6 este tras.
tornado por el miedo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-12
de la mano la hizo entrsr otra ez

de la mano la hizo entrsr otrs ez
al tocador.
--Ahora, ,-diio, : descorre Ell ce.
rroio, abre Ia puerta y gufame al
cusrto de la v!ejs.
Y Carmen lie obedeci6. no sa.
blendo 10 que Rocambole intenta-
ba hacer, = le scompaf16 al cuarto
en- que la vieia dormfa va profun'
damente, siendo presa de las alu-
cinacioEes del opio.
La cegi6 Rocambole entire sus
brazos como ST hubiese sido un IL
gero fardo, y sc la echo al homhro,
del mismo modo que Narciso habfa
cargado las maletss, y luegO, Sc.
guido de la asombrada gitana, vol
Vi6 con ella al dormitorio de esta.
-Desnddala y metela en- tn ca
ma.-orden6.
Carmen no comprendio NADIA, y,
sin embargo, obedeci6.
En- pocos minutes desnud0 d Ia
vieja y la acost6 en- So proVia ca
ma.
-Ahora,-epaga la luz, -dijo ell
hombre de Ia polonesa.
Apag6 Carmen la Vela de3a pal
matoria colocada encima de Ia me.
sa de noche, y en- ell dormitorio no
qued6 mas luz que Ia del 1ncterto
resplandor del fuego, que estaba
consumiendose en- Ia chimenea.
Rocambole coloc0 las ropas de
Ia CANA de manera que ocultaban
ell rostro de la nodriza.
-IAhi IYa comprendo 10 que
quereisi-diio Carmen.-Pero va
vera en- seguida que no soy 20.
-Te equivocas. que no vera ma
da: sno sabes que los negros no
asesinan mas que oscurasP
Esto 10 habfa averiguado Rocam-
bole eu Americs. I'm efecto, en-
los Estados Unidos hay Guien dice
que ell negro tiene miedo de encon
trar Ia mIrada de 81 vfctima, y
este lie impulsa herir en- Ia som
bra.
Echo Rocambole IN abrigo so
bre los hombros de Carmen, Y lue-
90 se escOndi6 con ella detFas do
los cortinsies de las venbanss.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-12
El fuego iluminabs de una ma.
nara roraw woNa In habit oi6r

El fuego iluminabs de una ma.
nera muy vsga la habitaci6n.
En- Ell salon sc oyo ruido de pa
sos: era NarcisO, que volvfa y que,
habiendo lido en- derechura al cnar
to de Ia nodriza, no IL habfa halla
do y sc fguraba que Sc habfa mar
chsdo.
-Ha tenido miedo, Sc dijo;-
10 que no tiene NADIA de particular
porque querfa .mucho 81 sefiors
Z Sc desliz6 de puntillss hasta
Ia puerta del dormitorio, que abri6
sin hacer ningdn ruido.
Carmen su protector no respi-
raban apenas mientras que ell ne.
gro sc detenfa en- ell umbral de Ia
puerts poniendose escuchar con
mucha atenci0n.
En- la CANA hallabase Ia nodrizs,
que segufa durmiendo cuya res.
piraci6n igual Sc percibfa con toda
claridad.
-lC6mo duerme murmuro en-.
ire dfentes Ell negro.
DID un paso hacia la CANA.
carmen QIe Ia segu18 con La mira
da desde Ell fondo del hueco de la
ventana, vi6 briliar en- su mano la
hcja de IN pufIal. ca Ia que Sc re.
fiei6 durante IN momento In mori-
bunda llama del hogar.
I'll negro sigui6 acercandose al
lecho.
HAY mucha luzI murmur6.
justificande asf Ia opinion de Ro-
cambole.
Un chispazo que Sc desprendl6
de pronto del hogar produio de
pronto una esffmera viva lug en-
Ia habitsci6n. y gracias q esta ella.
ridad, pudo conVencerse Narciso
de que Ia cabeza de la dormfda
estaba tapada bajo las ropas de In
CANA = este hizo que acabasen sus
yacilaciones.
Desliz6se con a prudente lentf- l
tud de IN reptil, apoyandose en- |
las manos = en- las puntas de los
pies. hssta cue lego oil lecho ' en-
sonces 80 fncorpor0 de m salto Il
Ieyant0 el braxo -.