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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-09-24
IrtBur 90. 80bien,
. Or. I2s, CR'Sdltimore. StraaG -
YOrR> 2tiper~ Stnte.
GrsooHts goHooisrs Sampler rGbarIottss unb
Baltimore" na6
g9cft 8uint NM RidhmunS, 20.

Sampler pcrluH'n Baltimore tiQlj5 (auggtuoms
men SoHntagsl UNI 5 llbr NldmittdQs uu6 tom.
msn I'm 80 WtOrJtns in @rts9Oiut an uno nm
9.l5 In EidmonO.
9js Sdmpfsr, Dsl6c Baltimore an WortaQsu,
WittlDO6s uHD G]rsltdptH ptrlaftH, uub an Tisus
to0tu, 8oun,ritugtu uU0 SamituQsu pom 0sit.
9oiHt %obiahrtu, ltGcu in Sloucttsr.gutut uuO
qaHouO's Q3barf on; ur0 Edmpftr, bic on
9itrt0gcH, 2ountritagcH mo 6umfdQ,n BON
Baltimore, uHD BON @stsNoint an WtontaQeu,
9littioods uno Grsitagsn %ubiabrcu, DtrOtu in
0%oritOiuH unO GlapspOut QDtuu bus 8stttr Is
erfdubN ouleosn.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-09-24

Die Dftrei9if6e g / e
rung Bat CUR 1nterftiBung Der biilfss
beOirftigen 8eb0lterung in ben bonn
6o6pafer betrpffenen 2anoest6eilen
Fir's Grite Is MiaiOnen &ronen an
gepieien. 9apon ioIen 5und6it feds
Wfi4ipnen Der npthleinenhen Ssp0ltez
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-09-24

9rattif9e Of :
8er9buu : Sngenieure, Die cine lunge
@rfa6rung in ben 9olofelpern BON
SIoafritd 6atten, BADEN cine 9enaue
l1nteriu6ung Der neu entOedten8OIOz
feloer in Mierito angeiteQt uno ertldz
rem, baB oieieIben retden 3inOIagern
melt iiberlegen iinb. Merito miro
ibrer Meinung naa balo bas an mel
ten Sob probu3irenoe Qano oerNelt
tperoen. pa miro ia Mlerifo aus iei@
nen Silbern0t6en beraustommen uno
sur 9%oIopd6rung ibergeRsn t0rnen.
Gin @e6feGbldtt brtngt
bic iberraidsnoe Mitt3eilung, oaB
bus gr0Bte grobuft in ben @ereinigten
Stuaten - ben Mtais dusgenommen
= Sii6nereier iinb. Die amerifanis
I9en 6ii6ner Iegen idbrIi4 Gier i'm
bur6f9nittli6en @ert6e bon 800
Minionen Dollars. @ir iinb ni4t in
Der Gage, Die 3i6tigfeit Der 4ngaben
ua63upriifen. Stag d6er BET Dem gro
ZEN 0er5e6r Don Stern ftimmen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
ANTOPDiNANCE.

tAppro,y,eed ~ AY gggitN e. TO .e,s AMER!-
sAM ,,, MAT ~ AMkkrN n1H a cELLA,,Rs
x T tMTLA NEE WITH STONE - > ~ az
hSD ITO i1oN RAILING; On -, S, lTfIE I
ES pRAnTE o 81 r TfIB EasT SIDE az +
!! r ESTTJ slrREET \ BETWEEN MAitf
aE Si1 : CARY STREETS. .,a CIV
BE 1t ordained by the Counc'' % : ~ IA
q T Rishm erisson be and the sane f2ena Il
harehv NY GRANTED the American Nati s1,ar
Bank 10 construct and maui, =, i,ron rail.
Entrance. with stone steps any Ne side OF
ine \ IN side OF entrance. on ,tHe s Tont h
,hn j. Z" nroperty on the east side ofrent.
street between Main and cav -
s,biect to the following conaitionee ia TO
e.That the said .do Gerar to n the plan pre-
s se Nv said American Nahohee, ,v p" en-
s snd now on fie in the office OF Gt ~ Win
gineer; and also in surn' m n" ss,ntIsfactory to
such materials as shai l' " ''''' al
the T MY saId american National Ba Hns
shall at all times Keep SHY snail mako
trance u propeft h fet cSonmm:tec on Streets
such rtp anv tine doom reasonable for otne
s snfe !" Of persons using the h,nn@as '
and around said .Cs n,n.n ~ National, Bank
ne . s the RI te fixed by the ordlna rno
~ the ctv allowing con s'rn,I, o ~ y
or xsus IL sdewalTnss r or s', Granted shall
1FTho per~nSSI'H :, ~, a m
al anytIn,e be subject 70 ar1 ,nn,l I1porI
nr revocptiopS bv the lnly cpn said 'nern1Is..
'ravocatlon OF amendmeNN 2, Ta," Rank,
ara any sul,ssnuont nwnrr ~ satn s,ch
aomendn ent or revocation; ,,.x snh,act
g The said permission IS gigeh ossorIran
~ the carnations that the sala Au'e ounar
No tional hank, or any supseH"aT,k h,rsa
~ ia house. will Indemnify, rp,nh,nnnG
o o. save harmless the city Of RlenFntphnTt
rnr any charges, DAMAGES or cusr , snn
M city may he REQUIRED to pay ps rea w "a
~ any person being injured or da,m ~ M
N n snw way. In nroperty or person, nS ~, ,t,s
~ M.tt SuctIon, existence, or malntenhtic1
~ said Cellar Entrance. a..
y s,efore any work is done NnSer tn,SS
o,r,.d i Tia said American Nationa!
Rank shall obtain from the City Eneinear
his written hermit to excavate N s'reess
nr ALLEYS OF the city, .&e 49,,
g. For n failure TO CONFORM fully 10 ,I's
provisions Of this ordinance, or any
nmendment or revocation therenr,a or any
reetuirement hereunder the said AmArl.
can National Bank, or any sunseQusht
owner of said house. shall be liable 70
Grei or NOT less than ten nor more IMAM
Atty dollars each days failure % 10
ss ~ * I, or rartr ~ ordinances
arc hereby repealed, so far ms the samh
may conflict herewith.
10, This ordinance shall be " forcee from
''s paSsAs B. y. AUGUST. nlts s'-s'-
aug 1S.5t
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REAL ESTATE.
AN OPPORTUNITY.

( is offered to secure some choice lots at
fBrooklapd Park for $40 cash and So
monthly, until paid for. These lots are
offered considerably under their ACTUAL
value and small investors are thus offered
invest in something absolutely safe ut
prices within their means Arrangements
can be made by which purchasers can
probably build on their lots at once Fun
particulars at our office.
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lANIoRDlNANcE

AAY9sssgits 4 1eSs aEn1.
Gs44Rkud hArl9 IS nShx st5 S VEN
IMb sibE /, Sr J., IHIgtR ! B 8 tt. !,
5 sSSss Rs$ z2AsS s1'1 s2Fs ssb
81 Richmond: ~ M
ist. That pert,,ssIon be and the ss e, J
Seven Seven Areas and a Coal Vault 'on the
east sldo Tonth Street between Main and
Gary Streets subject 70 the conditions rti
"S I'd. HAT 1t the said Areas ana Coal Vault
are to be constructed according to the
plan presented BY said American Natlonnl
Engincor; and also lin s,,cf,, ma t,tier, and
tory to the CITY Engneer; ", !, !.
shall al ali times keep said Areas and
{ Goa y seh repair hyp as tc cotnmttce on
Streets ay tmo snr hE
4th, Thc said American National Bank
shall pny the rate hxoa by the ordinance
or or , WI IL sidewalks or alleys.
5th.'The permission hereby granted shall
at any time be subject to any amendment
or revocation Dyl tho Slty SouIiSli'. ~ Eoii
n evocntion or amendment of said per.
mission. the said American tionni
Bank, or any subsequent owner or said
house. shall Immediately conform to s,ich
amendment. or revOcn ton.
6th. The said permission Is given s,ib-
feet to the conditions that the said Amcrf-i
cnn National Bank, Or any SUBSEQUENT
owner OF said house. will indemnify. reim-
burst, and save harmless the city OF Rich
mond for my charges, damages, or cost
that the city may be required to pay by
reason OF any person, being injured or
damaged In any way, In property or per.
son, BY the construction. existence. or
maintenance Of said Areas and Coal
Vaults II u.
18th. Before, any work is done under, This
ordinance. the said American ational
Bank shall obtain from the City Engineer
his written permit to cxcayatc in side
walk street IS ard alleys OF tho city,.
sth.. For failure to conform fully to
the provisions OF this ordinance, Z or any
amendment or revocation thereof. or any
requirement. .thereunder. the saih Ameri-
can National Bank. or any Subsequent
owner OF said house. shall DO liable TO a
fine or not less thnn ten nor more than
nifty dollars: each days failure to be q
separate offcnse. III
9Th. All ordinances or parts Of ordi-
nnnces arc hereby repealed. 30 far as tho
Same may conflict herewith.
10th. This ordinance shall be IN force
IRON us pfBSEsrNstTi r. AUGUST, City clerk
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coR SALE OR RENT.

High-Grade South Third Street Dw.A-
ing, II rooms, private bath hot water.
heat, handsomely finished, French plate
mirrors, ETC.; also Modern West-Grace
Street Dwelling. y rooms. all improve
ments, near shafer Street; immediate pos
session. easy terms.
6aa ]. THOMPSON BROWN & co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
I SUMNER RESORTS,
HOTEL WAcHAp REAGuE,.
NEAR CQRBlS lGIAND

All-year-round resort Fourrstory ele-
walton; three-story porch seYenty-f1ye
large, airy rooms, Good fishing, shoot
Ing aud sailing. Excellent surf bathing.
Free excursions on 5O-foot launch daily.
Free baths In hotel Only place on the
coast which offers so many natural ad-
vantsges and nrst, class accomlH odatloE's
at moderate prices, Va,
ent sportsmen especially invited %
come and bring their families, Come VIA
Norfolk or Old Point Comfort,
Write for references booklets. &c
A. IA, q, MEAHs, Fsrop.I
..i WachaPreaaue, Va
Mention this paper, si5 "r',p.,.
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By Edward S. Rose Company,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUsTEE's AUCTION SALE
! OF
NO. ne MuNFoRD STREET.

NO 7l2 MuNFoRD STREET.
BY virtue OF certain deed Of trust
dated goth day Of January, 1903. Of record
In the clerks office, Richmond Chancery
Court, D. B, l76 G. page 2sl. default hav.
Ing been made In the payment nj the debt
thereby secured and being required by
tho beneficiary 10 10 DO, Will sell ~ auc.
ton. upon tho premises. on
TUESDAY, Nth DAY OF Au0, 1903,
at $50 o'clock r, NJ, the property nun,
bered as abovs, This lot has q front OF IS
feet and extends back anHuiarly to al
alley sn rear,
TERNS--Cash RS to expenses of sale and
q balance due OF $3.50; balance as may BE-
named at time OF sale.
EDWARD 8. ROSE,
n.,x IltHS Trustee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

PEABODY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC,
HAROLD RANDOLPH. DIRECTOR. Ell
Mt. Vernon Place mud Charles Street, Baltimore.
sNstt PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
NAY. GAN REI'rSOE EVANS, Superintendent.
20 and rs East Mt. VERNON PLACE.
REOrESs OCTOBER for instruction. Apply
In September. 10 a. 81. TO a p. 81.
Tho Peabody offers advantages which make It
GREAT MUSIC CENTRE;
f AND SURPASSED ny ANY OTHER
CONSERVATORY ~ TIE COUNTRY.
Faculty OF. 40 European and American Masters.
BRnCIiWAY. {; rWlS.I IEISiESD DAHL. Hull
STEYE, HUTCHINSON, MlNETTl. wAD, etc.
Advanced and elementary instruction given.
Scholarships. Diplomas md rcnchers' Ger tihcateI.
& TUITION FEES. Sis TO $50 for scholastic
ycar. according to grade aud branch OF study
Glass and Private Lessons. free Advantages to
iPup,)s Circulars mailed free 4 4,
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Charming Rudd, Registrar,
WASHINGTON, Q. G.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

Readers Of The Hines O1spaten arc ..s
strong aculty and Modern EqulP
rnent Of Richmond College
,r,o nr,,fc,.ors are specialists In their DEPART
ar,s ana their ability Ia guarantee or thorF
nnrh tcnnhinr. Residents OF Richmond may sas
iy assure themselves that they nave thnv
w nnr 9oJ,rnrrf their soas at small cost.
Courses In English ancient np ~ n mone cs The the
snates anu INV So,mrcsa philosophy. History. ana
ss,sni lead T. to the degrees OF b A. D. s., d. a.
mud 3. J.. ti5 ,a..ors sill he glad to
~ nhe Wra,t'entx ~ Richmond Session begins
Ser 24th. For catalogue and sketches - I
Faculty, address. ar poATwRIGIIT
Presloeh' - - I Richmond, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Auction sAlEe-MokpAY.
1I5 ny Ed ward 8. Rose Company,
Real Entate Auctioncers. e

srRusTHEE AUCTION sAttc "a
q IN OF
THOSE TTiRgD FIR AMr1 DWELLINGS,
4 ~ NOS. 12i1, 1913 AND 1915 NORTH
TfNETDDNTtI STREET, AND !.
KNOWN AS LOTS NOS. 10. II AND IL
.-siGI IN SQUARE III, FTA1EMOUNT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

A UCTrON SALE OF TWO VALUABLE
~ FARMS IN CHESTERFIELD COUN-
ty, Va: also lot OF Personal Property.
Farming Implements. Wagons, Harness.
Corn, Hay Cord Wood, Oak and Pine,
Household Furniture, and other articles
TOO numerous to mention. on
MONDAY. AUGUST a. 1903
at ii o'clock a. NJ. on the premises.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
MONEY! MONEY!

make a speciality OF renting out property and
collection OF rents. Place your rent account
with them and get prompt statements and keep
your property rented. They will also lend you
money on your property
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
FOR SALE.
PRICE TEN PTING !!

Two now Detached Two-Story Mansa rd-
norcelaIn tubs, etc.. location not far
from Lee Monument; north and south ex-
posGres; lots front Is feet each. Ihese
Houses can be bought for $1,000 eaGh.
DOUGLAS Il. TAYLOR,
E Seller Of Real Estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

BY virtue OF a certain deed OF trust,
dated Ctr August, 1902, OF record III cerk's
office, Henrco County Court, y. B. 1864 3,
page 3a4, default having been made IN the
payment OF the debt thereby secured, ana
bcins required BY the beneficiary 80 70 co.
Z / Will sell by auction. upon the premises
d MONDAY. s4'r1i DAY or AUG. ias.
at $50 o'clock p. M. the houses numbered yer
a. above and described as follows, w.
All that certain lot Of land. lying ana pc.
Ing IN the town Of Fairmotint. IN lienriic .o
county, Va, beginning at point on th Is
east line OF Nineteenth Street between g 9
Street and Fairnlount Avenue (or ~
street), distant 124 feet north OF the norm t
line Of r street extending thence nortn.
wardly along the said east line OF Nhs 60
teonth Street and fronting thereon "
feet 6 inches, and running oack oe."e ~
two parallel lines. one OF when ls ...t
south line OF the alley between fhlInhou!ls
Avenue and r Street, 1875 feet 8 inones 70
a., alley In rear IA feet wide Fairmoun!
ia FRO wing; buy now and buy here, anu
grow with the town. 80,
IA TDRMS-Cash as to expense oI sus'
together with all taxes that may De oue'
ana A note OF $47l.a, with s per cent. m
Serest thereon from the 9Th day OF Decem.
heri 1907: tho residue as may be named AZ
time Of sale. A,1 poom
aug 1s.tds fus a'l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
BY The Valentino Auction Co.,
No. 612 EAST Broad Street.
EIGHTEEN WAGON L DADS or
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF
4 EVERY DESCRIPTION AND
GOOD TOP BUGGY AT
.. AUCTION.

we Will sell at our warerooms, No. el2
East Broad Street
August oath beginning at 1O:So O'CLOCK
is wagon loads of Furniture. etc. from
parties declining housekeeping and re,
moving from the city comprising good
Oak and Walnut Chamber Suits, Oak and
Walnut Wardrobes. several odd l)ressers
and WashstaDds. number Of single and
double Iron Beds, Plush Parlor Suit, SIX
Tables Is Wood nnd ana Moseet
Carpets. Oak and Walnut Sideboards.
Tufted ,couches. Mattresses and, Springs,
Sheets and Counterpanes. Sewing Ma
chimes, Hat Racks Pictures, Kitchen
safes, Tables. Cooking Utensils. Crockery
and Glassware Ice-Boxes and Refrigera-
tors, Children's Beds and Cribs, Heating
and Cooking Stoves, odd Bedsteads, Mat
ting, Barber Chairs. Upright Piano. etc.
etc.: also one Top BUGGY IN good con-
The ladies are especially invited to at
tend this SALE.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

BY direction OF the interested parties.
we will sell atLpuhlic.. auction on the day,
hour and placa.named above. those two
nice farms in Chesterfield county. on War
wick Road, near Branches Church. where
on the late. Fielding and w. a. Clary
resided. Ono contains 81 3,S acres, no I'M
provements. Is acres we'll wooded the
other contains 200 acres. with fair i'm
provements. These. lands lie nicely. well
watered and wooded. and about four
miles from Manchester and Richmond.
These are attractive places and parties
desiring homes near the city, should at
tend this sale.
On the same day we Will sell lot OF
personal property, consisting in part OF
Farming implements. WnEons. Harness
Hne. Household Furniture and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
TERMS-On personality, cash: the term
on the real estate Will be very hoeral ant
announced at sale.
.,g 1eS.aa Auctioneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
COLUMBIAN university
WASHINGTON, 0. c.
SCHOOLS OF Law.

HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER. LII. D., Dean.
LAW SCHOOL, Three years oourso loading TO
.degreo of Bachelor of Laws
a SCHOOL OF COMPARATIVE JUR1sPRu;
pENCE AND DIPLoMACY: Three courses OF
higher legal. political and diplomat tic t1etnir>
leading to degrees Of Matter Of Laws, Master c!
Diplomacy, and Doctor Of Civil Law.
Among the regular professors IN the Faculty are;
ZION. John 81. Harlan: III. r.. and Hon. David
j. Brewer IL. D.. Justices Of the supreme
tCo,r; OF the L. S.
lion. John W. Foster, Ill. D.. EK.sccrctary OF
lion. llannis Taylor. LII. D., Er-Min'ster to
Tor. William Writ Howe. LII D.. Es-Justice OF
the Supreme Court or Louisiana.
lion. William 4. Manry, LII. p" Menioer
Spanish Claims Com. a. ~.
lion. Martin A. Knapp. Ill. D.. Chai man IN
terstntcI Commerce Commission.
= Hon Carroll d. Wright. IL. D., Commission on
I'm. f. Mattlng,y, Ill. D.. Member " s,as
ton BAR. !, ,aao ~ r. 4
william, reynolds Vance Phi. D., LL.T D..
TN. National Capital affords spHc,hi my az
3tncrs 10 students of Law and DipionlnrS
For catalogues and other Information a'' i'
Charming Rudd, Registrar,
WASHINGTON, o. G.
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, Geo. w. Mayo, Auctioneer,
No, 1905 East Main Street.

BY Augustine Royal & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneefs,
once No. 10 Tenth Street, deader Build
ing), Manchester, Va.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-06-09

noble, mas grandioso de 10 que
en- la torpe realidad Sc muestra.
Y de esa manera sois mas dull
ces, mas inspirados, mas felices.
Y llevando en- vOsotros la vi
sion de una grandeza que nos
es negada, podreis hacer brotar
en- las sombras la luz eterna de
10 1nefable.
Todo este 10 pense en- TN mo-
mento. 10 tarde Gaia. Comen-
zaban a resplandecer los azula-
dos focos electricos; apifiaban
sus luces las vitrinas como en-
cendidos frutos; brillaban por
todas parties luminarias y mag.
nificencias. Las gentes corrian,
Sc atropellaban para ir a buscar
ell delete, la ganancia, el encum-
bramiento, el placer, todo aque-
llo que debia pronto o tarde &C.
garleS. Y los mtsicOs seguian
tocando..
Antonio Zozaya.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-06-09
JUR1ta ESC0EaR1
de Santa Isabel
SeCre*aria

En- session celebrada ell 20 del pr6xi-
mo pasado mes de Mayo, la Junta ere
y6 oportuno dar el plazo hasta el quin-
ce de JUNO para que los profesores
Graduados y Rurales que aspiren ser
contratados en- esta Municipaidad, du-
rante ell proximo curse, presenter sus
solicitudes en- Secretaria, a las que de-
ben acompaf1ar el certifcado que acre
dite hallarse ell Solicitarte en- condicio-
nes legales para desempehar Ell cargo
que pretenda.
La Junta Escolar de este pueblo tie
ne ell plOp6sito de designar para el de-
sem pefio de las escuelas, aquellos pro-
fesores que mejores notas posean en- el
orden professional, y mejores referencias
ofrezcan en- cuanto a sus condolences
morales.
Las solicitudes seran entregadas en-
la ofcina de la Junta, 6 remitida al Sc
nor Secretario por correo.
Sc hace constar que esta Junta paga
con exacta puntdal1dad, todos los me-
ses, cantidades suGcientes a los macs
tros graduadoS y rurales para alquilar
las mejores casas que Sc encuentran en-
en- el pueblo y campo de esta jurisdic-
ci6n.
Santa Isabel, JUNO de 1903.
Francisco Zambrana, Secretario-
V.o B.o 7. Bautista Hitce, Presidente
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-06-09
CIEGOS Y VIDENTES

Y lanZaba sus notas tiernas,
dulcfsimas, como evocadas en-
un pentagrama en- que las IL
meas, fueron horizontes y los es-
pacios idealidades. En- pie, en-
ell borde mismo de la acera, con
esa rigidez de quien todo 10 We
con vista interior, serena y re-
flexiva, estaban los mt1sicos con
su indumentaria pobrisima, pc
70 denunciando pulcritud y aseo,
indife1entes a la muchedumbre
que pasaba tai vez sin hacerles
case, al lrufdo de la iDmensa CO.
lumna humana viviente que Sc
agitaba sobre ell asfalto, jubilo-
sa, contenta de su riqueza 8 de
su iuventud, de la grandiosidad
de las vitrinas y de la elegancia
de los equipos, de la primavera
que asomaba su glauca mirada.
en- los brotes y de la luz vivifi-
cante de I'm sol esplendidO, que
los ciegos, resignados con su in
fortunio, nj una vez sola podlan
yer.
Y tocaban, dando a cada nota
su acento propio, a cada Erase su
expression justa, arrancando de
sus Instruments empolvados y
humildes, lamentos y gritos de
triunfo, rugidos y quejas. No;
no era aquella la m1sica ensor-
decedora y mecanica, molesta y
grosera de los pianos de manu-
brio; no era tam POGO la melopea
incorrecta y bizarra de los inter
pretes vagabundos. Era algo
melancolico y dulce que desper-
taba en- la muchedumbre ell SEN
timiento del sonido y del ritmo,
de la expression y del compass
evocando en- su coraz0n la SEN
sacion de I'm arte sublime que
va es para todos, porque todos
han socializado la vida para ha-
cerse dignos de sus bsllezas.
divide todos los desconsuelos
que la lectura de los diarios ha-
bia depositado aquel dia en- mi
amino tristc. Un escritor habfa
dicho que todas las mujeres
eran incultas, infames y peril
das.-i Dios mfo!-tQue habran
hecho a este escritor las pobres
mujeres-me habia preguntado
4 mi miSmo en- vano. Otro ase.
guraba que no era para indig-
mar ell hecho de atropellar los
tranv1as a los niilos pequeflos;
porque, decia, todos los chicos
son de la piel del diablo; en- to-
das parties estorban y molestan,
y de tOdo tienen la culpa.-Pero,
seilor-me habia yo dicho-ique
habran hecho los infelices ni1ios
a este escritor tan bueno Y tan
Simpatico? En- Otra hoja diaria
decfa I'm catedratico que habfa
hecho bien la policfa en- entrar
sable en- mano en- las aulas de
Barcelona, Y mas adelante TN
polftico juraba que los trabaja-
dores Sc quejaban de vicio. Y
20, lleno de penay de confusion,
buscaba en- mi fantasia inutil-
mente datos que me permitieran
Saber en- que habfan ofendido
los debiles a tantos hombres di.
chosos y fuertes para que los
trataSen tan NAL.
Y entonces fue cuando me sa-
CO de mi meditation I'm amigo
afectuoso. Traia en- la mano un
Semanario ilustrado Y comenzo
a mostrarme, sus hermosas la
minas. lCual no seria mi sor-
presa al mirar en- una de sus
paginas retratado ell grupo de
ciegos2 Busque cor aus1a la ex
plicacion del fotograbado, Gre
yendo encontrar elogios frases
de carload 8 de al;ento. Que de-
sengafio tan lastimosol Ali,
con la mejor intencion del mum
do, Sc maltrataba a los pobres
ciegos, Sc hacia de ellos mofa,
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