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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

MILWAUKEE-Flo - Firm. Wheat :
Higher; No. l northern. on track, 99c: No
= northern, on track, 95c Confirm; No
white. on track. 44l1Ac No. 3 white, OF
track. 41M431ac. Barley-Dull; No. , Oh
track, 63c; sample on track. 40dj1c. Rye
Firm: No. l on track. 691ac. Provisions
Higher: pork, loo: lard, 1T.
Flour market firm; hard spring wheat
patent in wood. 100000; hard spring
whea; straight, in wood. 4.S0G4.90; export
patents, i'll sacks, 4 20; first clear, in sacks.
80 80: low grades, in sacks, 33oM3;4o rye
n n;{H county, o puts ,d IN seeks
Milistuffs are steady, quoted at 170Oqi
II % for bran. 1TOOM1I.25 for standard mid
dIngs and 1880 for milwaukee, -four mid
das n, an}y sa naSfs red Zoe dog goo
May, 97Nc; July, 9o1Gc: September. s63sc.
f a1 d%chc s2 Se3tem mSy 5s ss
age. Pork-SIay. 1900: July, 49,
LardaMag ~; July gdy 1s2A Ribs-May
LIS; southwest, Liz; February. liz;
May. 1141A, Clover-February, 1O.75M11 90.
Barlcy.Cash, 40a6Oc. Timothy-February,
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Close-wheat-
May, 997sc; July. 95asM951ac; September.
see Corn-May, 607sc; July, 5S5sc; septeni
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Feb. 15.--Close
Wheat-May. 965sc; July. 96asc; September,
S6TsGS7c; on track, No. / hard, 9S1sc; No. l
northern, 911sc: No. northern, $3.50; No.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Feb. 15.-Close-
wheat-May, s31&c; July. soc: cash No. Q
hard ora 81 s@s9e 0S 80 o s3@sae; Na red
No. , mixed. Bottle; No. 2 white, 441aQl
45c; No. 3, 431ac Oats-No white, 43c
No: 2 mixed, 4014@4114c:
ST. LOUIS, No, Feb. 15.-Ciose-W Wheat
95c July, 871s@S7Ac; No. ? hard, SSG921bc.
Corn- lalg No cash. 45lac; May 501sc;
NAY NAY 4 3S So wBs 4 NO e cash 4
DuLuTH Mimi. Feb i5.-wheat-1n
store No. | hard, :7Mc: No. 1 northern,
961sc: No. . northern, 925sc: on track. No.
northern. 937sc: May. 96hc; July, 96c: Sep
tcmber. S63sc. Flax-In store, on track and
to arrive, 1.15k; May. LIS; July, 1.19.
On track and to arrive. 64c. Barley $40
Isl: Nep's ne'' ''''' 90 pineA' .
OMAHA, Neb.. Feb -Cattle-Recepts,
s stocfers and dee feeders, . 75aoo Iossa :.
ceipts, 1000; market steady; heavy, 1850
1900; market steady to lower; sheep, 2.5O@
400; lambs, 4.5OM3. 20.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 15.-Cattie--
receipts COCO, including lOOO southerns
market strong; beef steers, 3.S0@5.25
southern steers, 325Qd4. 10; southern cows,
225@2.G so; native cows and heifers / 800
400; stockers and feeders, 2.7oM41 Is. Hogs
Receipts 800; market 5@11Oc lower; heavy,
.95M5. 10: packers, 4.oU0L5. 90; pigs and
lights, 4.6O@4.S5. Sheep--Receip1s. 5000;
market 5@1Oc lower; sheep, 2.5ONd4. 80;
lambs, 5.COG5. 10
ST LOUIS. Mo. Feb. 15.-Cattle-Re
ceipts, 45OO, including 100 Texans; market
steady to easy with Texans lower; beef
steers, 3.75tGo. Is; stockers and feeders. 900
@4O0; cows and heifcrs. 2.25@4.25 Texas
steers, 2650I4. 10. Hogs-Receipts $500;
market steady; pigs and lights, 4.7N05.00:
packers. 4.SCM5. 10; butchers and best heavy.
!. 1O0t5.30. Sheep-Receipts. 500: market
firm; sheep, 3. 1914. 60; lambs, 4.5O65. 70.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
DEAFNESS Cannot 10 Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There is only one
way to cllre deafness. and that is by constitu-
tlonal remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Ellstachian Tube. When this tube is 1nflamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an nIamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, G.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Prisoners in France are permitted to
visit q DYING
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
DUKE OF NORFOLK WEBS.
Ceremony Performed After Four Post
pOnements-Gifts from King.

London, Feb. 15.-The Duke of Nor
folk and the Honorable Gwendolen Mary
Constable Maxwell, eldest daughter of
Lord Herries, were married today in the
Roman Catholic church in Everingham
The ceremony, which, for various causes,
had been postponed four times. was very
quiet, the only guests being near rela-
tives, the tenantry and a few personal
friends. Costly presents were received,
including gifts from King Edward and
Queen Alexandria The Duke OF Norfolk
presented to the town Of Sheffield public
park in commemoration of the wedding
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
NOTED DIVINE PASSES AWAY.
Dr.. Clinton Locke, Rector Emeritus Of
Grace Church, Chicago, Expires.

Chicago, H., Feb. 15.-Dr. Clinton
Locke, rector emeritus of Grace Epis-
copal church, and for thirty-hve years
its active pastor, died Friday night at
Biloxi, Miss, where he had gone for his
health. He was 10 years of age, and is
survived by the widow and daughter,
Mrs. John II. Mackenzie. The funeral
will be held at Grace church on Tues
day morning.
DR.. Locke resigned from the active
pastorate Of Grace church in 1895, be-
cause of an affection of the throat. Aft
err the loss of his voice, he became well
known as writer on religious themes.
During his career in Chicago he founded
st. Phillips and st. Stephens churches
and was for many years honorary presi-
dent of st. Luke's hospital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
DECISION IN BURTON CASE.
Federal Judge Will Hand Down Opinion
on Demurrer.

St Louis, No.. Feb. 15.-Judge Adams.
in the United States district court, an
nounced that he will tomorrow make
known his decision on the demurrer OF
United States Senator Joseph Burton of
Kansas to the Indictment charging him
with accepting money from the Rialto
Grain and Securities company for using
his influence with the postotfice depart
ment to prevent the issuance of a fraud
order against the Rialto COMPANY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
DEFRAUDING CITY IS CHARGED.
Ex-Comprol!er Of Grand Rapids, Mich
and a Printer Arrested.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Fec. 15.-War-
ex-city Comptroller Leo A. Caro- and
Eber Rice, charged with conspiracy to
defraud the city in printing city reports.
Rice has not denied an overcharge of
S657. but declares that it was due to
defective bookkeeping.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
BALTIMORE BANKS OPEN.
Withdrawals Are Small and Deposits
Are Made at All of the In
situations.

Baltimore, Nd, Feb. 15.-All the saw
ings banks opened for business today.
twithstanding the legal holiday The
Withdrawals were small and deposits
were made at all of them. The clearing
house association reported clearings today
of nearly $9,0O0,00O and balances of over
81 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
MILWA UKEE, FEBRUARY 10, 1904.
EGG AND DAIRY MARKETS

MILWAUkEE : Eggs Market steady;
strictly fresh laid. loss off, cases returned.
Sl932c eases included, at mark, aoc; stor-
age, city, Anril No. /. 24@25c; storage,
country, G3c: second. pc.
Butter-firm; choice grades are in fair
demand; dairy is easy; creamery, extra,
per Isron II. 2454c; prints, 2oc frsts, a1a22c
seconds, 1Sc; renovated, 15Ml6c; prints,
lIH: dairy prints. 1sc; fancy dairy, 1b@17c;
I 10 lS@l4c; lines. 13@14c; packing stock.
,G,heeseI,dSsteady. American full cream
twins, lO1g@11c: Young Americas, lie;
DAISIES. lOAc; Long Horns, 111ac Limbur
ser. per 10, new. No. 1. 1001012c; off grade,
o0!c; fancy new Brick. 11@l11ac; low
grades. S09c: imported Swiss. 25c; Drum
Swiss. domestic, 13@13hc; fancy Block,
l-Ad13Ac; Sapsago 1Sc.
ELGIN, Ill.,, Feb. 10 Butter Offerings,
249 tubs. All sold at &c. Official market
&c firm.
CHICAGO, H.. Feb. Butter-Flrm;
creameries, f5@25c: darles, 131k&d22c Eggs
Steady: at mark, cases included. 2s1a0e
311sc Cheese-Steady to firm; daisies lG1a
41O34c; twins, 106l 101@c; Young Americas,
l0Ac Poultry-Live steady; turkeys. 12c:
Firm: burbanks S7MS9c: rurals S.Gi22c;
red STOCK, 72@S9c. Veal Easier; sO0riO
lbs, &c: GaM15 lbs. 6M715c; S00125 lbs, So
S1ac; SJ011O lbs, a0i3hc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
RUINED BY THE
BALTIMORE FIRE.
Peabody Fire Insurance Company Is I'm
able to Meet Loss Of 100000 and
a Receiver Is Appointed.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 15.-Richard F.
Post was appointed receiver today for
the Peabody Fire Insurance company Of
Baltimore. The company lost 100000
by reason of the ire and it had assets
Of only 100000. Application for re-
ceiver was made today by the Firemen's
Insurance company Of Baltimore, the APP
plication will be heard February %
Both companies last week re-insured
their risks not affected by the fire in out
side companies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
NEW GOLD ZONE IN ALASKA.
Miners Report Discoveries Extending
Over Area 1000 Miles Long.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 15.-New gold
discoveries prove the existence of Sec
end gold zone traversing the British
Yukon and Alaska and lying consider
ably southwark Of the first discovered
zone. The first strike in the new zone
comprises the Tanana gold fields. Last
summer rich new placers were found in
the Alsek country west of White Horse.
Gold has been discovered on the Susi-
tina and other streams Of western
Alaska, while still other placers are
being worked OH Bristol bay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
BEAR IN COLD STORAGE.
Mr.. Parker Has One Plugged in a Log
Right in His Dooryard.

N1S1It III IT'S DUUlydIu.
NeWcomb Parker Of Wicklow, N. B..
has bear sleeping in his dooryard hui
finds it no inconvenience and proposes
to let Bruln have his nap out. He has
the bear in safe Deposit
"A few days ago, when Parker was
getting out some frewood on his farm.
he saw a bear curled up. asleen in -
hollow log. He wanted the bear. but
had no gun, and SO got a big block OF
wood, with which he plugged the omen.
ing, securing the plug with spikes.
Then he hauled the log home and rolled
1T to one side of the dooryard, where it
will be allowed to remain till snring
When the bear wakes up he will walk
out Of his log bed into cage, and Farm.
er Parker may exhibit him at the county
fairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Where GERMANY Fails.

The effort of Germany to become in
dependent of foreign countries for num-
Der of products by developing them in
her colonies has failed in the matter Of
cocoa. tobacco and ginger. The only
definitely successful venture is that With
sisal hemp. Peanuts have done fairly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Cause of Badness.

The cause Of badness is attributed by
DR.. Gilbert to tight hatbands. He re-
marks that women and savages do not
suffer from the condition. and suggests
the use of small cork tenders around the
hatband, avoiding pressure to certain
parts or sections, leaving the intervening
space free for normal blood supply and
free ingress and egress of air from in
side the hat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
SINKS ANOTHER
OF HER CRUISERS
Russia Sends O1e Of Her Own
Big Ships to the
Bottom.
DROWNED NUMBER 1877 MEN.
Report That the Bogarin Had Struck a
Mine Is Confirmed at St.
Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 16.-The Russian
second class cruiser Boyarin was blown
up by mine February Is, in the same
manner as was the Russian torpedo
transport Yenisei. She had on board 1917
officers and men, all of which, it is I'M
derstood, were lost.
No details of the disaster have been
given out.
ST. Petersburg, Feb, 16.-The report
circulated here today that the Russian
cruiser Boyarin was blown up last Sat
urday and that all her officers and crew,
1877 in number, were lost, is confirmed
from a private source.
The Boyarin was 34S feet long, Al feet
beam and is feet draught. She was of
5000 tons displacement and her trial
speed was % knots. Her armament con-
sisted of six 4.7-inch guns, eight 1.S-inch
guns, two 1.4-inch guns and three ma
chine guns. She was also fitted with six
torpedo tubes. The Boyarin was last re-
ported as having taken part in the en-
gagement of February at Port Arthur
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
MILWAUKEE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Ut = - * = Nf-1 II Z oION,N N-hNNTl.
HOGS-RcceiptS, none; market heavy;
steady, light. lower: light mixed, -i.500i4 So
fax to good mediums and heavy. 4.950i5 To-
selected o.13@5.2o; pigs, so to 10 lbs, 400
QI4.40
CATTLE-Receipts. / car: slow: calves
s.eady; butchers steers. medium to good
l0o0 to 1900 lbs, 4.25lt4 10 fair TO medium,
POO to 1850 lbs, 3.50M4.25: hefers, common,
2.oO03.OO: cutters. 225d2.Go: bulls com
mon, O02.1 10; choice, 3.00l3.1l feed
crs, 500 to $50 lbs, 3.0CFd35O: Stock2rs, 500
to 100 lbs 2.5003.O0: veal calves, light.
T. Nd3.Co; choice. 5.25@G.U Milkers-No
demand unless choice heavy, 3o.UOM4J.O0.
SHEEF-Receipts, none; steady; 2.Iou
3,3; bucks. 2.J0Gi2.1 40; lambs. 5.O00lJ.15.
chicago receipts: Hogs, 5000; cattle,
-, Goo; sheep, $4,000,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Three Fall Thirteen Stories to Death

New York. Feb. 15-Three men were
killed by the fall Of wall Of building in
course of construction on East Twenty
first street today, the victims, who were
masons working on the cornice brick
work, being precipitated thirteen stories
to the bottom Of the subcellar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
RUSSIA SINKS
THREE OF HER OWN
TORPEDO BOATS.
Shelled and Sent to the Bottom by the
Forts, Being Mistaken for
Japanese Vessels.

Chefoo, Feb. Unreliable authority
says that three Russian torpedo boats
have been sunk by guns from the for.s.
They were mistaken for japanese yes
sells.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
VOTE ON CANAL TREATY.
cation of Panama Agreement
on February 20.

Washington. d. c.. Feb. 15.-The Sen
ate in executive session today agreed to
vote on the Publications of the Panama
canal treaty on February %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

Most fishermen on the French coast
avoid going to sea on the first two days
of November owing to a superstitious
fear of the death wind and the belief
that drowned fishermen at that time rise
and capsize boats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
MILWAUKEE HAY MARKET.

Timothy. steady; CARROTS, choice timothy,
Ia. JO411.Oo; No. l timothy, 3.1JQt10.Oo: No
timothy. S.Oo@S.o0; clover and clover
luiXed. I50@17o
Irairie hay steady: choice Kansas 1000
&Elo2o; No. l Kansas. 9.000I9.J0; No ,,
i.5u@S.J0
Straw. steady; rye, $50; oats. ESQ; wheat,
Go; packing hay, 6.25dG.5o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Washburn's Taxes Sent In.

Shell Lake, Wis, Feb. 1871 Special.
The treasurer of Washburn county has
RENTED $8434.81 to State Treasurer
Kempf The amount Of the common
school fund will be $480717.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

The first electrical railway was that
of Siemens, at Berlin, in 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

Prisoners in France are permitted to
pay ore visit to dying parents.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19
Incidente dipIOmatiCo

Los periodicos de Martinica relatan
el Siguiente incidente, ocurrido con
motive de la presencia en- aquellas
aguas del crucero holandes "Konter-
naer''. que lego a fines de Mario
Fort de France.
El comandante del buque visit6 al
gobernador de la colonia francesa y al
consul de Holanda, pero no penso que
tambien, en- cumplimiento de su deber,
debla visitar al Alcalde de la ciudad.
Despues el gobernador solicito del
Alcalde que cediese el Kiosko pdblico
para una retreta que darfa la banda
del crucero, pero el Alcalde Sc nego
acceder a la peticion.
El Gobernador tuvo que pedir a Mr.
Yvannes, propietario del "Gran hotel"
que permit1ese Ell uso del Kiosko pri-
vado para responder cortesmente a Ia
solicitud del Jefe del crucero "Korte-
nae.
Ell barco referido desplaza $500 to-
neladas y logra I'm andar de 10 millas
Corresponds por su categorfa a los
guardacostaS blindados, y l1eva una
faja blindada en- toda la 1lnea de flo
tacion de Is centfmetros de acero har-
veizado.
Su armamento es de 3 cafiones de
FL centimetros sistema Krupp; 2 de
IS centimeiros; 6 de IL libras tiro "a
pido; de una libra y tubos lanza-
torpedos; 200 hombres componen ST
tripulacion.
Es de sentirse que el Alcalde de
Fort de France observase tai conduc-
tai con los marines holandeses.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19

en- sn ditimo prodigioso iihro.
liay cue scr. anic todo y some
todas Jas cosas. homhrcs
e.
Hscc pocaS noches. cuando
cnvuelto en- ms abrigo procura
ha esquivar Ia frialdad del wien
TO de Ia sierra. vi pasar junto q
ms dos hombres que llevahan
un enfermo 3 un herido en- una
camilla Los portadores ersn
robustos v sanoS. No obstsnte.
maldecian del tempo. de su
suerte Y de todo 10 humane Y
divino. Dejaron la camilla en-
el suelo v entonces me acerque
levante con mano temblorosa el
hule V vi una cara descompues-
ia. febril. pero que, al VERNE. sc
centrajo con una sonrisa.
Como vAl-pregunte sin
saber a punto flo 10 que decia
Ell enfermo sonrio de nuevo Y
me contesto:-Malamente. Sc
nor. Pero me consuela saber
que no es por mi culpa. Tengo
ell titus exantematico. No sera
tanto-le replique.-iAh, ST Sc
fior!-siguio Ell infeliz.-Lo que
hay es que me siento con fuer-
zas para todo. ST he de morir,
que sea como un hom bre de bien
y como quien Etiene alientos y
corazon.
Sc acordaron los conductors
de la camilla. Volvian echan-
do por la boca blasfemias y ter
nos y oliendo a vino. Ninguno
me dirigio la palabra. Echaron
a andar. Ell enfermo levanto el
hule y me dijo "adios" con la
mano.
De aquellos tres hombres el
1nico que saba morir era el mo-
ribundo.
~
Y tenfa razon, como la tenfa
ell estoico hace dos nil amos; des-
pues de todo, vale mas morir
como un hombre que vivir ton
tamente, como un irracional.
saMtOn6O ZO@ay
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19

en su dltimo prodigioso iihro
Hay cue scr. ante todo y scbfs
todas Jas coSas. homhrcN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19
HOTEL FRANCES"
(REFoRMADo)
Frente a Ia Plaza de CriSt6bal Colon
Guayama, Puerto Rico
(REFoRMADo)

Guayama, PueTto Nlco
Esta antigua y acreditada casa de
huespedes, situada en- el punto mas
centrico y pintoresco de eSta culta
ciudad, ha sido refornnada brindando
al p1b1ico y sus numerosos favore-
cedores 'toda clsse de comodidades.
Espacioso salon de recibo, amplios
y 1impios dormitorios, extenso y ven
tilado comedor.
Servicio la carta y mesa redonda !.
Comidas a la americana, espanola,
criolla y francesa.
Inodoros, bafos gratis para los pa
sajeros.
Precio de hospedaje: S so.
REPRESENTATIVE,
Juan II. C6Nt9'6as.
3m-amj mis-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19

.aM tonic ZO=GyG
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19
BaquerO Y Gandara



Maiz superior. del pals.
en- medios sacos. rKE-
clo CONFESSIONAL
cemento DRAGON, en-
bsrTiles 3 } o.
Mani superior. en- sacos
quintal - ~ $50
Zinc acanalado america
no de o pies. quintal -, 500
Alambre puas rollos de
90 libras. rollo A.. 400
Grampas en- barriles de
90 libras. barTil n. ago
Sal en- medios sacos, quln-
tai, o.6o
Puntas de Paris. GAIA de
90 librss, desde "a has
ia S pulgadas. GAIA -. 24o
San Justo I3yIs, San Iuan, p. R
elI5f
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19

krboi solitaire parecc una selNa'
" esa selva Gamma. como en-
Macbeth. echandose encirna con
sus negruras v sus medrosos so
brecogimientoS. In plena ca
pital, al retirarnos del trabalo,
cuando el viento nos zarandea y
la fatiga cerebral nos puma en-
las sienes. caminamos aun mas
solitarios que a campo alberto.
Vemos pasar a nuestFo lado a
los trasnochadores que salen de
las casas de juego. de las taber-
mas v de los cafes con "honoreS
de tasca Pero a nosotros. sque
nos importa toda aquella gentei
Caminamos solos. muy solos,
pensapdo en- los chiquitines que
duermen, en- la companera de
nuestra vida que vela segura-
mente. pensando en- nosotros, en-
la habitaci6n retirada que nos
espera, a la cual habremos de
entrar pisando muy quedo. para
no despertar a los que reposan
en- otras cercanas.
Un amigo .. ilos tengo? Un
conocido me invita- a ganar no
sc cuanto dinero en- .el Club.
Renuncio a tanta dicha. Con
ese dinero podria yo. en- su OPT
MON, procurarme no sc cuantos
goces. Y ESQ me 10 dice a mi,
que anoche he sofado que era.
Quien soy. No sc persuade ia
cilmente a temperamentos como
el mio.
Las venturas que lloro ausen-
tes son las que no dependen de
mi; pero trabajo sin tregua por
elias V las vislumbro en- TN es-
pacio que no tiene piedras mi
liarias Y un tempo que no pue-
de medirse nj por amos nj por
centurias; pero en- el cual hay
que dignifcarse para ser libre
y, antes que llamarse soberano,
hay que mereCerlo.
En- una epoca triste, cuando
todo ell mundo hace gala de
meIancolfa incurable, de dege-
neracion, de desaseo y aun de
ataxia locomotriz, no soy yo,
sin embargo el 1nicO que pien-
sa de este modo. Quiero Greer
todavia que piensan como yo la
mayor parte de los hombres
equilibrados.
Y ALI, registrando nerviosa-
mente el 1Ilimo hbro, resolvien,
do en- nuestro cerebro todos los
afanes del dfa siguiente, nos
dormiremos para despertar en-
tire risas y charloteos, para en-
contrarnos rodeados de caras
resplandec1entes de bondad y
carifio. Que por algo nos hemos
sabido hacer On mundo a nues-
ira medida; un poquito mayor
que ell de los alcoholics, los as
pirantes a sif1liticos y los imbe
Giles d n0ttyEt0te.
***
Canine solitario entire SOM
bras. Una mujer me detiene y,
tiritando de frio 8 de verguenza,
me ofrece no Sc que placeres.
La miro: lcuanto tempo seria
precise para que pudiera 20 CO.
locarla a la altura de mis- boti-
nes7 No 10 Sc; tai vez. amos, pro
bablemente decadas. La des
dichada Sc va co1ivencida de
que pudo colorear mi vida TN
instante. Desconoce segura-
mente nj soberbla. Antes que
amante necesito ser creador
amo y amare a 10 que he mode
lado con mis- dedos. NADIA pue-
de satisfaeerme en- la terra,
porque siento Ell ansia de 10 Abb
soluto; pero, idejadme siquiera
\ -, -, a
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19
La Ultima paIabra
LA FOTOGRAFIA PROGRESA

Cuenta Guayama con una galeria fotogrAfca-
que dirige don Leopoldo Venegas.
Tode trabajo que Sc relacone con este ramo
de la industrfs moderna sera ejecutado ALI con
arte prontitud
Especialidad de esa casa son los ampliaciones
y postales iluminadas.
Para las primeras hay marcos hermosos, de los
tama1os que el p1blico solicite.
De cualquier retrato que Sc envie por correo, se
hace la smpliaci6n postal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-04-19
Secci6n R'eEigiosa
SANTOS DE MANANA

Abril 20. miercoles.-Santa Ines del
Monte Poiiciano, virgen.
MISAS DE MANANA.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-05-19
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

ReT. Charles Gordon Ame< Of tia
Church Of TIE Disciples Boston. has
s1St ceseerz,ed his seveay-dfrh birth
6zy-
Rev James L no1Gver. father OF
tAe Junior senator from Iowa Is con-
Ing 70 BE- re-2r5ed as The Grand Old
Nan 60 te Backeye State Il = SIX
Y years SDce Ae entered the ministry
Coss1@ \ A Pipe has founded q
cAurch without Say Secearznss1 IN
CoA@sSe- Mass Il memory Of his son
Al are usAcoze 70 worship in the
eAuryA pagan % Christian Jsx o.
Ce-rA
4ST. Dr. Jsha :. Ea3Sakzznn pas
tr e s. Peters Lcfberzn church
B-sksyl c&h-zsrd lie otb<- day an
Uz1SzLl 6eChs= anniversary. the TWEEN
U-zt1A cce-r-zcs Of his Wedding day
aid - IL date upo1 Which he assun-
81 IL p~ss-ur1te q TIE church