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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
DR.. Abbott On LawIessness.

"There is more lawlessness in the
United States than in any other
civilized country in the world, said
DR.. Lyman Abbott in addressing the
Connecticut Valley Congregations
Club lest week on "Lawlessness. "
'"RlOh men and rich corporations are
among the greatest violators," I" be
ssid. 1T is safe to say that no mar
10 New York with money can be con.
viCted in less than three years after the
charge has been brought In court.
"We have shuddered in horror al
the tales OF bArbarOus lyncbiugs in the
South. | have no excuse to offer,
brethren, but | think / understand the
reason for them. When ones blood il
boiling at fever heat at lawlessnesI
that touches his family or friends, ht
will not wait three years for punish
ment, and he is right. 1t ought tC
come at once.
"Lawlessness IS not the distinctive
result Of immigration, as has so Otter
been stated. We like to plAce th'
blame on the poorer clas~es, Int there
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
County Court in Session.

The County Court met yesterday
aud will be in session today to
grant saloon licences aud transact
such business as may come before the
court. There are thirtY-hve petitions
for saloonGliceuses 10 this county, as
follows; Alma l, Concordia 4, Corder
2, Higginsville 5, Lexington IA,
Napoleon 2, Odessa ., waverly 2,
Wellington 3. Itall Of the petition.
ers are granted license the total semi
annual tax paid by them to the state
and county will be SI2,625 O5. This
does not Include city tax. The total
tax paid to county aud state in a
year will be $685. $50 10
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
A Christmas Tragedy.
Columbia, Missouri.

odessa Democrat;
Little did he think when he left
Odessa last saturday evening for Col
umbus that in less than twelve hours
he would be followed by his coffin, but
such was the fate OF Hubert Martin.
Young Martin was IN Odessa last
Saturday and during his stay became
very much intoxicated. He lett here
late in the evening for Columbus, an
inland town In johnson county, to
attend Christmas tree. In an alter
cation he was struck on the head with
q club from the effects Of which he
died about O'Clock Sunday morning
A coroner jury Tuesday held Hiram
Hyatt responsible for the killing and
his brother Paul Hyatt as accessory.
The Hyatt boys are arrested and are
in Jail at Warrensburg The Hyatt q
live near Columbus, while Martin lived
about FIVE miles north OF town. All
are young men.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Stove ExpIodes.

Isy Gratz had narrow escape from
being seriously burned Wednesday
morning by the explosion Of the kltch
eu range. Owing to the severe cold
Tuesday night the water pipes had
become frozen, thus preventing the
hot water box of tie range from
becoming filled. Mr. Gratz was put
ting some coal on the fire when
the water box exploded, blowing the
range to pieces and filling the room
with smoke and Goals. The fire,
however, was put out before any
damage was done. The range is a
total loss and the walls and ceiling
Of the kitchen we're damaged oonsid
erably,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Death Of Mrs. Bruins.

Died, at the residence Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs Edith Moreton, on Third
street, Mrs, Ella Jane Bruins, aged
fifty years, three months and twenty.
one days Mrs. Bruins death, which
occurred Friday, 2Sd, was due to com.
plication of diseases. She leaves a
husband, Henry Bruins, and six chill
dren, the youngest being ten years OF
age.
The funeral was held from the
residence of Mrs. Edith Moreton Sun
day afternoon at two o'clock, Rev.
e. G. Gordon officiating.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Music Recital.

The music pupils Of Miss Carrie
Loomis gave a recital Friday, Dec. 2S,
at s O'Clock pm. A number Of invited
guests we're present. all Of whom were
very much pleased with the program
and with the work Of Miss Loomis as
a teacher. While all the pupils
acquitted themselves very credltably,
the work Of Master Carl Stalling
deserves special mention The
following was the program rendered.
PARTI.
l. Duet, Festival March Teilman
Misses Afford and Loomis.
q. Solos, a Sprlngtime Greeting
Baldwin
b. My Mama Waltz
Streabbog
Miss Nellie Clark.
3. Solo, Etude, No. Is Kohler
Master Robert Stiffler.
4. Solo, The Dancing Lesson
Lichner
Miss Izetta Gafln.
5. Solo, The Sleigh Ride-Galop
Ducelle
Master EdwiH James.
8. Solo, On the Lawn Dance
Becht
Miss Mary Miller.
I. Duet, Two Juveniles Burty
Misses Eatherton and Clark.
s. Solo, Curly Locks Orth
Master Herbert Adams.
8. Solo, Petite Polka Hoist
Miss Julia LAWS.
PART II
l. Solo, The Little Drum
Major-March Ange
Miss Marguerite Ghormley.
2. Solos, a. A DAINTY Revel Sudds
b. Impromptu Mszurka
Lack
Miss Mamie Collins.
8. Solos, a. Angels Dreams, Nocturnt
OrSt
b. Llchnerette Geibe
Miss Bessie Eatherton.
4. Solo, Au Revolr LiChneI
Miss Blanch Clark.
5. Duet, Ambassador March
Klamme
Misses Gatiin aud LOOMS
6. Solos, a Plerrette, Air de bale
Chaminad
b By the BrOokSide
Ortl
Master Carl Stalling.
Ia Solo, Woodland Whispers
Braungard
Miss Annie Rostagno.
8 Solo, Mazurka, Op "a, No ,
Les chestizb
Miss Carrie Loomis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were issued Saturday:
Ben Fisher and Orphia Ella Long,
both Of Lexington; Herbert Jackson
and Flora Olella Ray, both of May
view; Chas. E. Williams and Pearle
Dlshman, both OF Odessa; Lutzie
Kranz and Pauline Miller, both Of
Higginsvllle; Joseph B. Williams
and Ethel Igo, both of Lexington;
ChaS. W. Bell Of Clinton, and Jessie
G. Stark of Odessa; James H Rogers
aud LoLJie Harrington, Of Hodge.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
CogIey.Gibbs

Cards have been received 10 this
city announcing the marriage OF Mr..
James Charles Cogley and Miss Ethel
Gibbs at the home of the bride 10
Kansas City, Dec. 20.
Miss Gibbs was for several years a
student and for two years a teacher
in Lexington College. She has a
great many frierds In Lexington,
where she was admired for the graces
Of her personality and for her accom-.
plishments as musician.
Mr. and Mrs. Cogley will be al
home after February lst at 2Sli
Holmes street, Kansas CITY,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
TOmpkins.ChandIer.

Married, Thursday night, 9 o'clock
at the residence of the brides mother
on Main street, Miss Fannie Copeland
Chandler of this city and Mr.. Whit
field Terrill Tompklns of Kansas
City, Rev R. B, Briney ofhclatiug.
rhe wedding comes as surprise to
the friends Of the young people. 1t
was known that they we're to be mar
ried, but not at such an early date.
Mr.. Tompkins came down from Kan.
sas City Thursday night and went at
once to Miss Chandler's home where
the ceremony was performed. Only
the near relatives aud a few intimate
friends we're present.
Miss Chandler is the daughter OF
Mrs. Louise Chandler and is a most
estimable young lady.
Mr. Tompklns is salesman for the
Baxter Syrup and Preserving Co. Of
Kansas City He is well known here,
having lived here about eight years
ago. He is brother Of Mrs e. B.
Campbell and son OF Mrs. N. G,
Tompkins who is making her home
here with Mrs. Campbell.
Mr.. Tompkins returned to Kansas
City Friday morning. His wife will
join him Sunday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
How Much PORK To Acre1

1t may be unusual to estimate the
amount Of pork that can be produced
from an acre OF certain crops, but it is
claimed that an acre OF land in clover
will produce 800 pounds OF pork; peas
S75 pounds; corn $50 pounds; oats 500
pounds; barley 42O pounds, and wheat
226 pounds.
The value OF each crop on one acre,
when converted into pork, IS as fol-
lows; Glover sS2; corn s22.4O; peas
s15; barley SIC so; oats $lS.20, and
wheat 90, estimating the pork at four
cents per pound
OF course. something epends on the
prices ruling for be crops. The
amount of produce pc" aers required
to give the pork mentioned on An acre
Is 900 pounds OF wheat, 1850 pounds
OF barley, 1890 pounds of Oats, 2,24O
pounds OF corn, 10000 pounds OF peas
and $4,000 pounds at green clover.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Chinu until Jan. Srd.


Miss Goodnight of Wareusburg,
No., Is the guest of Miss Name Neslou.
Miss Louise Fields of Kansas City Is
the guest OF her sister Mrs. Herman
Debolt.
Mrs, T. NJ. Chinn and daughters and
Miss Little OF Davenport, Iowa, spent
Saturday in Hlgglnsvllle.
Messers. Martin Roach of William
Jewell College and Maurice Noraees
Of Wsrrensburg Normal are spend
ing their holidays with homefolkS
here.
The Baptist Christmas tree was held
in the Baptist church Dec. 20. An
elaborate program had been prepared
By the Sunday school pupils and was
very enjoyable.
The tree given TO the pupils Of the
Christian Sunday school was well at
tended by young and old and many
pretty gifts made glad the hearts Of
those who received thsm.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
knights TempIar Elect Officers.

At Monday nights meeting Of De-
Molay Commandry No 3, the following
officers we're elected and installed:
R.A. Hicklin, E. O.; R. N. Cook,
Gen.; ]. f. Marshall, Z. G.; J.C,
Shelton, Prelate; F. T. Wilson, Re,
corder, W. D. Rankin, Treasurer
w. B. Waddell, s. W.; .. o. Oraw.
ford, J. W.; JIG. Crenshaw, Ward
H. H. Savage, Standard Bearer; John
P. Gordon, Sword Bearer; M. Engle'
hard, Sentinel.
After the installation ceremonies
the members repaired to Hinesley 1
aud partook OF sumptuous banquet,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
10 Contempt Of Court.

Fred Urfer, formerly an attorney Of
Higginsville. now Of Kansas City,
leading attorney for Frank H ttman
charged with the murder Of Clarence
Meyers, was ordered by Judge Wofiord
to be arrested and brought before
court Jan 8 for contempt. Without
explanation he failed to appear when
the Hoffman trial was called Dec. 10.
The newspapers said that he had gone
to St. Louis to visit his sick mother.
The case was continued from day to
day and kilograms sent Urfer failed
to bring replies. Judge Woftord is de-
termined that the case shall not be
further postponed without good reason
and he believes that Urfer's excuse is
made earth. The matter will be
sifted Jan 8.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Letter List

The following letters remain uncaIled
for OF the post' tiice, st Lexington. Mo
Dec. so, 1904
Miss Grace Au,on. Miss Mauie
Barnes, Chas, O Brown, Miss Lutte
Canates Miss Anna NJ. Carson, Robert
Candon, Tobe Divers, Mrs. W lhsn'
Forder, Miss Gerue Gnlmore, W 9
Alice Faye, II. ?. Haltou, Hal'ie King,
Jack Kennedy. Aug. Leilzel, Il. w.
Lippack, j. G, Meade, Miss Georgia
Mason. James marshall, Miss LAME
Stewrrt, II. !. Steady, Miss Lula
Norton, Mrs. Ida NJ. Lsnoex.
When calling for these please say
they were advertised.
JAMES NJ. CROwDEK, P. NJ
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

charged with the theft. Though
Scott was arrested Immediately aod
before he left his position near the
money drawer, about $50 in bills had
disappeared but s39 10 silver was re.
covered.
Scott was taken before Judge
Price and bound over to await the
action CT the criminal court.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
To OOen Branch Office Here.

Fred Phares Of Kansas City was in
our city Monday for the purpose
OF establishinga branch ofiice here
OF the Jackson Laundry Co., OF Kan,
sas City. The ohice win be ready
f5anuarY lst., and win be located in
B. D. Brock's Notion store. Mrs.
nhares win have charge temporararIlY.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
he Elrst Istance.

Cora Hubbard, an inmate of =
State pentientia-y, whose seuteuc
been commuuted BY Governor ID
and who will be released fl
Institution January l, bearsiss my
tlncuon Of being the FIRST ing her
woman TO serve a term in tt
State penitentiary on thhy, what
bank robbery, having &
yoars otA tw"lvo ycHrs' ectedly yes
4 found her
with Toms
lesw-Detroit
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Brace To Be Chief Judge.

The Missouri supreme court at its
meeting January 8 will reorganize for
the ensuing biennial period, OWING to
the retirement from the bench of Judge
w. M. Robinson, who is the present
chief justice OF the court. Judge
Theodore Brace will be the Oldest
justice 10 point of commission on the
bench at the meeting In January and
be will be elected chiet justice In
pursuance with the established custom
of the court. Judge W. @. Marshall
will succeed Judge Brace as presiding
Iustice of division No. / and Judge
CAN'T, being the Oldest in commission
in division No. 2, will remain presiding
justice there unless through courtesy
he tenders that honor to Judge Burgess,
or Judge Fox.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

Saturday, George Nasser who has a
grocery store ou East Main St.
s robbed of about 500 He had
ne to the cash drawer TO change a
when he discovered his loss.
b Scott, colored, who was Ia the
be at the time was arrested and
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

Constable Preuitt Of Higglnsvllle,
brought Roscoe Perkins, colored,
aged about IA years, and lodged him
10 jail here Thursday. Perkins was
charged with stealing ring from 4
travelling man at the Arcade Hotel.
Capt. H. NJ. Peck returned from a
visit in sedalTa Thursday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
JANIS NJ. CRowDEK, P. NJ

Rev. A. f. Smith returned from
St. Louis Thursday evening.
Mrs. August Limberg went to
wellington Wednesday eyeuinp for =
few days stay
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Christmas DANCE

About twenty-five couples Of young
people enjoyed an informal dance at
the Elk's home Tuesday evening.
Music for dancing was furnished by
Days orchestra Of six pieces. Punch
was served. all report the most en-
joyable time had during the holidays.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Winter Courses At The University.

The annual course in Poultry. Farm.
ing at the Missouri Agricultural
College. located at Columbia, Missouri,
will begin this year January 18th,
MIR. T. E Orr, Secretary of the
American Poultry Association and
Superintendent of Poultry at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition-one Of
the most noted poultry experts in
America, has been secured to give the
work in this course The course will
include the more important subjects
connected with profitable Poultry
Culture, such as the care and manage
ment Of fowls, the handling OF
iucubators aud brooders, and the pro.
duction of fancy fowls. This course is
open to all persons whether residents Of
Missouri or not. The work will begin
January 16th and continue for one
week, Full information regarding this
course may be had by writing to the
undersigned.
The regular Short Courses in
Agriculture, Animal Husbardry and
Dalrying will begin January Srd and
continue for eight weeks.
F. B. MUMFoRD,
Columbia, Missouri.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31
Mayyiew Notes.

Mr. Irwin McElroy was shopping
IN HigginsyllIe Saturday.
Mrs Vivion OF MaYyiew was shop
ping IN Higginsyille Saturday.
Miss Alice Little OF Davenport,
I,ta will ba the guest OF Miss Bass
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

have been no greater viOlat )rs of law
than certain rich men and certain great
corporations. Wealth has in too
many instances been amazed by open
and hagrant violations Of the law.
"The public is busy reading
'Frenzied Finance, but have not the
sense 70 discriminate between the truth
and the falsehood of Lawson's articles
and hence don't care to read them.
But 1 am sure from what have seen
and heard thst there is no little viola
tion OF law in the top as we'll as IN the
bottom part Of society "
La Junta tribune., 1904-02-24
,oeA, Aso ,sa.osAl ,rsns.


See Dunkin for bread, cakes.
pies and cookies.
Money to loan on farm and city
property.-C l.. Seeley.
La Junta Souvenirs on sale at
]. w. Fishers bookstore.
Call snd.see ou, new sample
book OF skirts and suits to order.
&C. r. Kendall
James Lowe has been released
from the Santa Fe pest house and
has gone to work again.
I DIR. E. w. Ragsdsle, Central
block. Office hours, 10 a. m. to
az m; 2 p. m to ! p. m.
/ DIR. A. l.. Stubbs was a Sugar
City visitor last Monday in con
sultation with DIR. Waxham.
Mrs. w. LatimeT. who has
had seige with typhoid fever, il
reported much better and able to
be up again.
Fox RENr-pleasan suite OF
rooms, nice location; all modern
conveniences. Apply TO Mrs. NJ.
NJ Barngrover.
Manager Kincaid is anxiously
looking for the new switch hoard.
II was reported SHIPPED in January,
and should have been here by this
time.
There viii he no prayer meeting
at the Baptist church to night, an
adjournment being taken TO at
tend the revival services at the
Christian church.
]. NJ. Bosley, Sherman &
Forbes delivery man is out again
after 2 four weeks tnssei with the
small pox. He says the qnaran
tine was about the worst part of il.
Frank Linn is back from Grand
Junction where he has been doing
some ditch surveying. He says
they have some find farms there,
orchard lands selling for 81. 900
per acre.
Fox SALE-FuInitnre; must be
sold a. once; an squares; center
tables, rockers; iron beds; heaters;
shades; lace curtains; steel range.
and various other articles 100
numerous to mention. Inquire of
Mrs. Grant Harbour.
7. c. Henry was in town Mon
day, en- route home from Old
Mexico. He brings a favorable
report from that country, claiming
that sugar IS sold at two cents per
pound, and the manufacturers
make good profit at that price.
4 QUARTET of hoboes, three race
horses, country orchestra, bicy
Gle race for life, thrilling storm
effect and objects OF still lie from
a camera to a tollgate can be seen
in Lost River" big scenic
melodrama by Joseph Arthur, at
the La Junta Theatre shortly.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive
Fireman, Lodge No. 37s, of La
Junta. gave grand ball at Dough
erty Hall on Monday evening.
The hall was handsomely decorat
ed with lanterns and with the FIRE
mems colors. WonderIy's orches-
ira furnished the music and larg
crowd was in attendance.
The Ladies of the ST. Andrews
Guild will give series OF Lenten
teas at tie home Of Mrs. c. F.
Kendall, on Ration avenue, from 3
to 9 o'clock, on the following
dates: Saturday, February 10th;
SATURDAY.. February 77th; Sstur-
day. March 5th; Saturday. March
I2th; Saturday March roth. Tea,
ten cents.
In order to minimize the loss OF
freight en- route and keep in con-
slant touch with all consignments
on the entire Santa Fe system, c.
w. kouns. the superintendent Of
transportation has installed a trac-
La Junta tribune., 1904-02-24


La Iunta Souvenirs on sale at
w. Fishers bookstore.
q. s. Thompson, undertaken and
embalmer. Phone No. ais.
For fresh bread, pres or cakes go
TO Fishers postoffice news stand.
La Junta Souvenirs on sale at
j w. Fishers bookstore.
Buckley s. Hart have a list of
'bargains" in homes. Look at
them.
Complete line OF materials for
the new Norwegian embroidery,
al kendalls.
Fox RESr-Five room house,
Furnished. Inquire of Mrs. f.
l,Rogers, Ola Illinois street.
& Mrs. John Joy. OF Dodge City.
kansas. formerly an old resi- lent
here, is visiting with friends.
Mayhem House Furnishing Co.,
undertaking, embalming. Phone,
"a black; night phone, +62 red.
DIR. A. L. Stubbs. Office in
Simonton block; telephone. 1922
red; residence phone, 7S2 black.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church will meet
at the home OF Mrs. {. Il. Buckley,
Thursday afternoon at ago o'clock.
c. c. Baity, has moved back
to his own domicile in Home
Place He says il the Otero Canal
furnishes any wate, this season. he
will raise a garden.
The masons commenced on the
foundation OF the new Matlock
Block Tuesday and the work or
the new building will be pushed
as fast as possible.
Miss NJ. G. Humphry left for
Chicago last Saturday evening to
purchase her spring millinery
stock Miss Lulu Wisdom is in
charge of the store during her abb
sence.
Tuesday was bowling success
as dusty day, and the busy house
wife looks on with disgust and dis
may. II was dust in the parlor,
dust in the dinning room, dust in
the kitchen, dust, dust, dust, every
where.
The Rock Island is running its
fast California trains over the
Santa Fe at present, owing to a
strike on New Mexico division of
that road. They threaten to re-
move their division headquarters
to Ell Paso.
Mart Cook "resigned" his posi-
ton on the TRIBUNE last week to
accept a more lucrative one with
the Swink Gazoot, as travelling
war correspondent. When last
heard from he was on his way to
the front, hitting the high places
1 II
Mrs. w. Athey, who had long
serge of typhoid fever is now at
fected with appendicitis. DR..
Kearns called DR.. Finney in con-
sultation the first OF the week, but
the patient is too weak to stand
the shock of an operation and
very little hopes of her recovery
are entertained.
Beginning March Ist, the Santa
Fe will have all OF its brass work
done in Chicago by the Hewett
Manufacturing Company. This
means that the brass founderies in
San Barnadino, Albuquerque and
Topeka will close down and the
men now employed in these de-
partments given their time.
A La Junta Mexican was last
| week fined $40 aud costs for bru
tally beating an 10 months old
child. The fine should have been
ten times as much and term in
| Jail should have been added. Ord
way has a good running mate for
this fellow. The victim in this
La Junta tribune., 1904-02-24

We still have some good
tailor-made suits left, which
you can pick Of cheap for
cash. Don't 60 naked when
for a few dollars you can
dress like a king.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-14

En- la Corte de Distrito Sc han pre-
sentado esta manana algunas mocio-
mes: n del abogado don Juan Guz-
man Benitez, sobre Ell testamento de
don Mauricio Guerra, s~enalandose la
vista de la referida moci6n para Ell 10
del corriente.
Ell abogado Moraza present6 una
mocion en- ell expediente sobre dispen-
sa para contraer matrimonio entire
Nolasco Colon Rivera y Juana Rive
"a, senalandose para la vista ell 10 del
actual.
Sc recibi6 la information testiical
en- la ~declaratoria de herederos de
Juan Pablo Clemente.
En- la saia del tribunal Sc vic la
vista del divorcio entablado entire los
esposos Antonio Maria Costoso con
Petrona Vargas, reservandose ell iuez
del Toro Cuebas la resolution de la
.sentencia.
Estuvieron Representatives por Ell
don Manuel Moraza.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-10-14
CORAZON DE OBRERO

-Pues bier, ESQ no sucede-
RI; te 10 digo yc, qua soy tn pa
Ire. La We euenza no caera
sobre la casa 3 quien sirvo lesl-
I ente desde h.ce trpintA amos,
nj sobre mis- csras. O tie casas
cln ell sthor Psscusl....
-iJAm&sl... iLterrumpi
n ell acto.
% tn hijo desaparecera.
Lance IN CRITIC d. Juror.
-Aquf estoy 70 so ma
DIRE, para defenderlo- die. Me
matsreis aDtes que arrebatArlo
de mis- br.zos.
M rAdre sonri6 iron Ca
mente.
--Veo que no me compren-
des, dijr. no sc trats de arreba-
tarte & tn hijo, sino de impedir
que nszca.
Ell espanto que sc apoder6
d mi me hizo saltar del lecho
sin que mi padre tratara de de-
RI fexionad bien hasta
N fana. O te casss cor Pas
cual 6 to hijo no viene nj mundo.
E.a es mi Ultima palabrs. y Sc
march6.
70 permanecf durante lar
go tempo con la espalda apoya-
d. en- Ia pared, los pufos convul-
sivamente cerrsdos Y los oios
de.encsjados. aHsbfa dido bienl
FL coude y Ia condess .habf.n
sin duda comprado & mi padre,
nHra que este procediera asf.
Use guerra mi sscrificio 8 In
muerte de mi hijol On bastar-
do de aquella roderosa casa no
debfa vivir. lQ.eh.cerf Ca
sarme con aouel miserable que
habia vendido So honor, 50 con-
ciencia. todol janis. de-
jar asesinar & mi h'jo! Prime'