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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-01

We can prove by the republican
newspapers, that not one Of the re-
publican candidates for governor is fit
for any Office of public trust, much
lees governor of the great state of
Minnesota: A cheerful prospect ahead
of the citizens of this state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-01
THEY FEAR HEARST

Alexandria Citizen: The very fact
that the republican papers began Gen.
tering their fire upon Mr.. Hearst
when his name was first suggested as
q presidential possibility on the demo-
cratic ticket, shows that he Is the
man whom they fear more than any
other man who has been mentioned.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-01

VIM: Raymond was in Brainerd
Wednesday.
=. c. M. Erskine was down from Clo-
quet.. Tuesday.
= n. E. Towle of Minneapolis, brother
of R E. Towle, was in the city
.Wedne sday.
7. W etzel was in St. Cload Wednes-
day. y :,
from Bemidji Tuesday:
s n. Burnham of Idaho visite DR..
Hall.
.Chas, Erickson returned Wednesday.
~ Vim. Bastieu is in Minneapolis.
Ed. Atwood has returned:
-. Chas. Ensign returned Wednesday,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-01

Geo. Powers is in Iowa on bust
ness.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-01

Gillette & Koldenhof have started a
bicycle repair shop in theSignor build
ing on Broadway.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
neus Hbout De1oit.

Mr.. lanes McKim and wife came up to
our town Friday.
DIR. and Mrs Ed Darling were at De-
lott week before last. She accompanied
her husband on his regular professional
visit here,
Mrs. Fay Pitcher and little son of YER
million S. D. visited her parents Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Winans last week.
We were visited by lack Frost" last
week but we trust no damage to fruit was
done.
Elder Charles Derry of Woodbine re
sponded to a call to come and preach the
funeral sermon Of Cyrus Dobson Mr..
Derry is an old friend of the family.
Bert Darling is recovering from siege
of the measles.
Mr.. Morris McHenry and wife, Mr..
John Carey and wife. Mr.. and Mrs N. T..
Hunt, Mr.. John Vassar, MIR. Bond and
others of Denison attended the funeral of
Cyrus Dobson last Saturday
Mr. Alfred Dobson left on Monday for
his home in S. Dakota.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish hereby t. express our heart
felt thanks to all those who SO kindly
assisted US in the serious illness anc
death of our loved one.
MRS TIC. DoBsoN.
and children.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Dou, City News.

Mr. A. I. Bond, of Denison. was seen
driving through our streets on Monday
S. A. Dow was at Denison and Spring
Grove on Wednesday last
Quite an interesting ball game was play
ed here on Thursday, the high school
against the business men The high
school winning score stood six to seven.
L. F. Sanford. Mr.. Neiswonger and
lack Ahart went to Council Bluffs last
Thursday.
Miss Mamie Bell was down from Deni-
son visiting parents and friends.
Another ball game Friday; Dow City
again Manila; Manila second best.
Uncle John Rudd went to Deloit the
last of the week
lack Ahart and Albert Birkhofer we're
at the county seat on Saturday.
Mrs. T w Swatman went to McPaul
on Saturday too see her aged father who
is reported dangerously ill
Corn planting is being rushed by the
farmers this week. Some have finished
planting while others have been pushing
the pillow and will mainly plant next week
Rev Hamilton, of Carroll who is pas.
tor of the Baptist church at Dow City, was
down last Sunday and preached two very
interesting sermons, going home Monday
morning
The name of John Howorth has been
more talked of of late than most any
other with one or twa exceptions, but he
put in an appearance Thursday evening
and received a most cordial welcome
A few days ago while witnessing ball
game wild ball struck Mr.. c. c Booth
on the hand and implicated severe in
jury. Mr.. Booth had not vet recovered
from fall he got in the school house when
/ he had several ribs broken. Later while
preparing stove wood. he was struck by a
stick flying up, cutting quite cash in his
| forehead
Mr.. Rudd. editor of the Enterprise &C
companied by his family was at Deloit on
Saturday in attendance at the funeral OF
Mr. Cyrus Dobson. father of Mrs Rudd.
We understand that Mr. I P. Black
will move to Arion Monday where he as
sumcs the management of the department
store. We greatly regret the loss OF Mr.
Black end his estimable family but feel re
signed to the fate that circumstances
force upon US and persume it will not be
long before he returns, or some otEer good
man takes his place, for although our town
has received a hard blow we feel Phoenix
! like it will soon rise all the better
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Buck Grove Letter.

Mr.. Moulter, County Supervisor was in
town Saturday. Mr. Fred Gigax Sr.
escorted him around.
Mr.. Jasper Haines has reopened his
wagon shop.
Jake Greder, Cal Carpenter, H. S.
Iseming.r and Will Switzer, allIprominent
farmers of this section, transacted bust
ness in our little town the past week.
Mr.. Frank Fowler has returned home
from Sioux City and has resumed his
duties as station agent.
Services were held at the Catholic
church here Thursday. Father Tierney
of Manila presided at the altar.
the hospital at Omaha where he has been
improved.
Miss Baker of Ute who has been visit
ing her friend Miss Glenn Harvey return
ed to her home Tuesday.
Mrs L. w Hagan and little son have
been on the sick list for few days but
are again able to be about
Mrs. Bert Walworth and her brother
Herman Haines we're Denison visitors
Saturday.
Mr.. Will White went to Rodney Wed
nesday to take charge of Pete OMear's
business, the latter being obliged to stay
here on account of the serious illness Of
his wife.
MIR. and Mrs John Faulkner visited at
the home of Crank Fee and family last
Sunday.
Letters received from our old friends
Mr.. AMI Mrs. John Fotheringham and
George state that they are we'll pleased
with their new home and they are delight
ed with their prospects for the coming
season.
Mrs. Hassett and son, sister and
nephew of Mrs. Tom White visited the
latter Thursday.
| Little Mae Gigax after several weeks
visit with her two grandmas here returned
to her home in Schleswig on Saturday.
Mrs John Green and children were
Denison visitors Saturday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18

Mr.. Rudd. editor of the Enterprise. &C
companied by his family was at Deloit on
Saturday in attendance at the funeral of
Mr. Cyrus Dobson. father of Mrs Rudd.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18

VIM Belvail. of Wall Lake, father of
Mrs. Geo Wells. arrived Monday for a
visit with the latter We understand Mr..
Belvai and wife will soon move here and
make this place their home
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Hriop NeUs Letter.

Everyone is rejoicing over the fine rain.
Miss Helen Schouten visited friends in
the Oak Saturday
pr Evans will visit Des Moines Tues
day and Wednesday.
N. p Underhiii purchased large num-
Der of hogs Saturday.
w. n. Schouten and wife spent Sunday
night at the w w. Coon home.
w. w. Coon has purchased the Wise
properly in Dow City from DR.. Con.
DR. Coon has purchased residence in
Arion and will improve the property at
once,
Penelope met at Mrs. stilsoa's on Fri
day p. NJ
The Mesdames Wise and Seeman visited
Denison on Thursday.
VIM. Seeman spent Sunday at the Wise
home.
L. Maurer is shearing sheep on his
farm east of town
Mr.. Hawkins superintendent of the
Arlon mill is laid up with bilious attack
Rev. Bashford and wife visited Wood
bine Wednesday.
]. d. Talcott and wife we're in Arion on
business Friday.
The Misses Hansen spent Sunday at
heir home in Bell.
Chas. Trip is greatly improving his
properties recently purchased of Eugene
Gul OK
We are to have ap up to date shoemaker
< ntleman has rented the Mich ! Ii use
for one year and will move in at ONCE
The building committee met on Satur-
day and decided 10 begin the erection at
once of $4,000 church on the lots north
OF the State bank.
Carfenter. carpenter. Arion needs a
good carpenter at once to locate here and
6 TO work. We need brick and stone
mason also. Good opening for good
workmen
Mr. Humphrey is the new agent of the
c. M & St P Ry. He has moved into the
Downs property west of the bank Mr..
Humphrey is man of experience in rail-
road business and man of family and
will be an addition to Arion society and
business world.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
NappeniK1 g ut all.

Lew Souders. of Charter Oak, has ac-
cepted position as pharmacist at Gynn
Bros.
| Quite a few from Vail attended the ball
game at West Side Sunday between that
team and Carroll, the latter winning py a
score of 5 to I.
4 Ira Corey has resigned his position with
the tie ephone company, and John Molseed
/ is the trouble finder" at present
Miss Anna Flynn visited with Denison
friends on Sunday
Kathryne Servoss was a county seat
visitor on Saturday.
| Matt Mccormick held a sale on tn
street Saturday OF his household effect
and will leave in a few days for Ok ahoma
Several of the councilEen were on an
inspection tour last week inspecting the
gas plants at EARLY Wall Lake and Dds
bolt
AT the election last Monday only eight
votes were cast against the gas light propo-
sition. The council will act at once and
Vail will have Lighting plant before snow
flies
Contractor Daniels. of Denison. is here
with gang of workmen putting in a
cement walk for c. Paine. and will also
put in several others.
Messrs. Claud and Glenn Mahan attend
ed the May ball at benson Friday night
DR. Randall. CT Denison, was Vail
caller on Saturday.
Texas Bills Wild West show Sundayed
" Vail and gave their performance Mon
day afternoon and evening to fair sized
crowd Their show was on the order of
other cheap shows of that calibre.
The thirteen year old son of Mr. and
Mrs Hans Ahrenkeil died at the hospital
at Omaha Saturday where he was taken 10
be operated on for appendicitis but did not
live through the trying ordeal. The re-
mains were brought 10 Vail and the funer-
al held on Monday. The family have the
sympathy of many friends.
Mrs. VIM Lawton died at the home of
her daughter Thursday and was buried on
Saturday. the funeral taking place from
the NJ E church. She has been pa
tent sufferer for several years from sever
al complications. She leaves a husband
and one daughter. Mrs. Ed. Farmer, TO
mourn her death together with many
friends.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Carnegie Library Receives a Clock.

Mr. E. G. Chamberlin has with his
usual generosity presented tn Garne-
gle library with very handsome
clock. The board greatly appreciates
the fine gift as will the public TO v HON
the gift, is really made. MIR. hamber-
lin has al says been a public spirited
man and this fine clock ia only another
evidence of thus we'll known fact.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
The Kifon Chronicle

The Mifon Chronicle
Miss Inez Sweede was schleswig visit
or Saturday last.
Scott McKim and John James we're in
town Wednesday.
Geo Wells of Schleswig was seen on
our streets Tuesday.
Miss Laura Rosemier who has been Wis
iting at the home of c. l. Johnson return
ed to Freeport ILL., Wednesday,
Messrs. A Sederberg, Herbert Ward ),
Harry Johnson and the Misses Alma Han
son and Gertie Lundberg were Den.soa
visitors last Wednesday.
Oscar Modig left for Holdrege, Nebr.,
where he will visit sister and from there
goes to Kansas City, Mo-, to remain wi h
relatives an indefinite time
/ Mr. Chas Ludeking of Freeport, III
attended the johnson Rosemeir wedding
and from here went to Omaha on a bust
ness trip.
Mrs Gust E Johnson of Minneapolis,
MINI. spent last week at the home of Mrs.
Herman Erickson She reports Gust do
ing well at Minneapolis and that they are
we'll satisfied with the place.
Mrs. Cronk and daughters Virginia and
Ruth are here from Omaha visiting Mrs.
Wahl at the hotel Kiron. Mrs. Crcnk is
sister of the latter.
Mr. and Mrs. r. M Johnson and Attic
kullberg were up from Denison Tuesday
Adolph Swanson has returned to Rous-
ton. Texas after an extended stay here
with relatives.
Mrs. Ed Allen was down from Odebot
Friday TO visit her mother.
Miss Gerte Lundberg was here the first
OF last week. She returned to Odebolt
Thursday
| Efie'Nelson and cousin Miss Bahrs and
August Lundberg were down from Ode
bolt last Tuesday to attend the wedding at
/ the c. ]. Johnson home.
Miss Ida Turine of Omaha came Tues
day and spent couple of days at the
home of j. Sandberg
| Lou. Nicholson and MIR Edholm Of
Denison transacted business i'll our locality
Thursday.
Harlan Smith and wife we're down from
Odebolt last week visiting at the c. E.
Enberg home
Mr.. and Mrs. McVey were down from
Odebolt on Tuesday last.
j. B. Johnson representing the Equitable
Life ms. Co spent the latter part of the
week in our locality.
seems to be to have their heads shaven.
Il {1,a ~ &c l,c
rather hard on them
Rev. N. P. Truedson arrived home Sat
urday from his missionary trip to Mime
sofa,
Mrs. F. G. Johnson and children came
over from Ricketts, and spent Sunday at
home of Carl Johnson.
mo. Nordeen of near Odebolt was in
town Saturday and took out with him a
1 load of furniture. Kiron does a good
business and draws customers from far
and near.
/ VIM. Fleming was over from Ellis
Saturday.
Rev. A. Berglund and daughters from
| Ida Co. was in town Saturday.
Mrs ohm Orgren spent last week at the
home of her son D. w. Orgren near Wall
Lake.
P. A, Peterson's baby has been quite
sick with erysipelas the last two weeks,
also Mrs mo. Hoaglund. Mrs. Hoaglund
is somewhat improved at present writing
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Clauson and son
Raymond left Thursday for Kansas City
Kan, to visit relatives. They will also 20
to Kansas City. Mo- to visit A Modig and
family. Before returning they expect to
take in the sights at the St. Louss Fair.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
sCHLEswIG NEWS.
From The schleswig Leader.

From The Schleswig Leader.
Henry Riese, of Battle Creek. was visit
ing at the parental home last week.
Mr.. Zern of Battle Creek, brother of
Mrs. Frank Bruning. was Sunday visitor
in Schleswig.
Mrs. VAIL and two daughters of Kiron,
we're in attendance at the opera in Schles-
wig. Saturday night.
The new church is now nearly all fin
ished on the outside, and is about ready
for the plasterers on the inside.
Otto Faul of Deniscn was a business
visitor in Schleswig between trains Satur-
day. From here he went to Mapleton.
"Doc" Gibson left Monday for his home
in Dow City, where he will visit for some
time before going to the ST. Louis exposi
ton.
Gustav FRANKIE and Henry Vogt, of Den
ison. we're visiting frinds ill Schleswig last
week Thursday. This Office acknowledges
pleasant call.
VIM Belvail. of Wall Lake, father of
Mrs. Geo Wells. arrived Monday for a
visit with the latter We understand Mr..
Belvai and wife will soon move here and
make this place their home.
The pipes are about all in il the differ
ent buildings for the gas lights, and they
will probably be tested some time this
week II is hoped to have the plant in
full running order by the first of the week.
Editor Harthun of the Denison Zeitung
came up last Saturday and visited with
old friends here until Monday evening.
The Professor" has a number of friends
here who are always glad to see him.
Elaborate Preparations are being made
for the commencement exercises which are
to be held in Schleswig. Friday evening,
May Fl. This VIII be the first class grad
uating from our public schools and fine
program is being prepared.
A large number of friends and relatives
gathered at the Edw Kasner home north
west Of town Sunday and helped him cele-
brate his birthday The large crowd en-
joyed themselves to the fullest extent.
playing cards, dancing and feasting
The Fred Meyer home. northwest of
town, was the scene of much pleasure last
Sunday when friends and relatives gath
cred at the place to help Fred celebrate
his birthday. A number from town were
also present and report very enjoyable
time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Farm For Sale

I will sell the Jonas Lofquist farm of
120 acres in Wheeler township, Sac
County, Iowa.44 miles northeast OF
Kiron, and u miles southeast of Ode
bolt. Farm is we'll improved: has good
roomy residence house. good barn and
hog and cattle sheds, all under sting lie
roof: fine bottom hay land and running
water through pasture. For further
particulars call on or address,
Il. E. ENGBERG, Kiron, Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18
Notice.

The board of Directors of Stockholm
township will receive bids at Center
school house on June 1904 at 2 o'clock
p. m to build new school house in
District No. 8. Plans and specifications
may be seen at J.. D Newcom's Deloit
or at Gustav Stehrs Boyer, Iowa. The
board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. GUSTAV STEHR,
1886 Secretary
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-18

The pipes are about all in i, the differ
ent buildings for the gas lights, and they
will probably be tested some time this
week II is hoped to have the plant in
full running order by the first of the week.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-22

En- la antigua acreditada ssstrsrfa do D. Nan
tes acabase de iAstalar suearsal de le may
reputada fAbrica de sOmbreres "LA BELLA BON
RINQUENA" de SucesOres de Jsan CahreE o. en-
O., do Ponce.
En- dichO establecimiento hallsra el pkblieo,
sontinuanente, variado surtido de SOMBRE.
RIOS de todas classes; para saballsrss, para M
nos, sehoritas ni1as.
De pajilla, dc imitaci6n Ipjapa felxs, de
pelo y Lana
Sc hace la orden cualquier sombrero; para
preeios y demas informes, dirijase FORTALE-
"a, 2S.-San Juan
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-22
IA ULTIMA PAlABRA
IA foT0GRAFla PR0GRESA-

Caenta Guyana con ana galsria fstsgsa6sa
que drige don Leopeldo Venegas.
Tode trabajs que SO Yelscione con este same Do
Ia industris nederna, ser& ejeeatads alb con arte
y Psontitud.
Espeoialidaa de esa casa sen las smpHaoisaes
postales ilnminsdas.
Para las primeras hay marcos Aemssos, de- los
tamaflos que ell pubheo socits.
De sualquer retrato qas se eRvte por ssrxso 90
haoe Ia ampliasisa postal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-22


mos diarios, quedando el resto
en- la GAIA del barco. La medida
fue'muy NAL acogida, pero ma
die potesto.
En- la primera escala, Ell regla-
mento entro en- vigor. Me figu-
raba que mi gente volveria q
bordo Sin contratiempo alguno.
Pero no fue asi. Despues de la
primera salida, regresaron al
buque dos individuos sin como
cimiento, completamente BORA
chos. Pense que aquellos dos
sujetos, alcoholics hasta la me-
dula de los huesos, Sc emborra-
chaban con muy poca cosa, pues-
to que en- aquellos paises la be-
bida es sumamente cara, 8 que
me habian enganado, disponien-
do de algun ahorro secreto. Hi
ce practicar un minuciose regis
tro en- los camarotes y en- los boil
sillos, y me convenci de que los
tripulantes no disponian nj de
TN solo centimo.
Al dia siguiente entregue Gin
cuenta centimos a cada uno de
ellos, y a la caida de la tarde re-
gresaron buenos v sanos todos,
menos dos desdichados traidos
en- complete estado de embria-
guez por sus compa1eros.
Y exclame furieso:
-iEstais pagando los excesos
de otros tiempos! i'm vase de
ron 8 de aguard1entc les basta
para ponerse en- ese estado! lPor
que no habeis impedido que
esos dos infelices Sc emborra-
charan2 iEn adelante no cobra
reis mas que veinticinco cent?
mos!
Al dfa siguiente die para mis-
lilo que es ahora no es posi-
BILE que nadie sc emborrache!
Pero al regresar a bordo me
trajeron a I'm marinero casi mo-
Al otro dia ocurrio 10 mismo.
Todos vinieron en- buen estado,
menos uno de ellos. Decidi que
en- 10 sucesivo uno de los ofcia-
les bajase diarlamente a terra a
vigilar a los tripulantes y para
darles el ejemplo resolvi inau-
gurar 20 mismo tan enojoso SER
vicio.
Nj uno de mis- marineros cir
culaba por las GALES. Al fin,
les descubri Juntos en- una ta-
berna. Pero desde luego note
que no bebian. Sentados y muy
serios fumaban tranquilamente.
Levantaronse al verne. Uno|
de ellos hizo TN esfuerzo supre-
mo para ponerse de pie, sin que
pudiera lograr su proposito. Te-
MIA delante TN vase y una bo-
tella.
-lCon que pagaras ESQ? 1DeI
donde has sacado ell dinero? TIE
han registrado esta manana y
no ten1as NADIA en- tn poder. A
yer tn bolsa.
Ell marinero metio la mano
en- uno de sus bolsillos y echo
en- la mesa medic kilo de none
das de cobre.
IA quien has robado ESQ?
IA nadie! iYo no soy ningun
ladr6n.-balbuce6 trabajosamen-
te el borracho.-iMe ha tocado
la vez!
Los demas, de pie e inmo-
viles, contemplation con ternu-
ia a su CompafleTo.
Ell borraCho aCariciaba con los
ojos V con sus manos el mont on
de cobre y repetia:
mo he robado a nadie! iEsto
me pertenec1 porque me ha to.
cado la vez!
ia vez1
Acabe por comprender 10 que
ocurria. Aquel individuo Sc en-
bOrraba a la Salud de Sus COM
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-22
Cuent0s ajenOs
LOS BORRACHOS

mar como unas tijeras, en- me
dio de la obscuridad de Ia no.
che.
Les convido a ustedes a to-
mar unas copas de buen vino
dijo ell capitan.-Vamos a mi
camarote.
Nos sentamos, saboreamos un
delicioso vino y encendimos
nuestros Cigarros. Reinaba ell
mas absolute silencio. Ell ca
pitan, que contemplate una luz
electrical que tenia ante sus ojos,
lanzo de pronto una carcajada'
-lDe que Sc RE ustedi-le
pregunte.
DE ese insecto.
Con Ell dedo me indico TN
mosquito que volaba alrededor
de la lampara, chocando a veces
con la pared de cristal.
-iY ESQ lie hace reir a usted,
captain
NO Ell animalucho, sino su
semejanza.
-iCou quien7
Con el hombre.
NO comprendo ell alcance de
la comparaCion.
-PareCe que el insecto va en-
pos de su propio dalo. ST ST.
piese 10 que es el cristal, malde-
Ciria ese producto de la indus
tr1a y Sc abstendria de acercar-
Sc a el. No desea la muerte, nj
aspira a la modification como
TN asceta. La luz constituye
su passion y CORE tras ella como
I'm desesperado, sin pensar en- el
dano que le espera. Lo mismo
pasa en- la humauidad. Entire
nosotros, los mas peligrosos es-
Collos no estan en- Ell mar.
-iTenne usted mas a los hom.
bres que a las rocas7
Las rocaS no hacen NADIA
para venir hacia nosotros, Y los
hombres hacemos todo 10 posi-
bic por estrellarnos contra elias.
-Recuerdos de las colonias.
-Si, precisamente en- las CO.
lonias estoy pensando.
-Alguna aventura.
Sc trata de una historic CO.
micosiniestra, en- extreme GU
riosa. Mandaba 70 ell "Tele-
maco' y tenia a bordo treinta
marineros capaces de beberse
cada uno de ellos un litro de
aguardiente en- pocos minutes.
En- manos de esos alquimistas,
el orc, la plata y ell cobre Sc con-
vierten en- alcohol. De NADIA les
sirven las amenazas, los conse.
jos y los castigos. En- cuanto
recobran la libertad, vuelven a
las andadas. Es in1til decirles
que en- los paises calidos el
aguardiente es aun mas veneno-
so que en- Europa y sermonear-
les cuando uno de ellos ha muer-
to a cOnsecuencia de la bebida.
Contemplan al djfunto y sc van
a beber a la salud de su alma.
Cuando sc les habla de este,
suelen decir alegremente: mo
sc muere mas que una vez', 6
bien: mo Sc vive mas que una
vez." Con estos dos argumen.
tos hallan respuesta para todo.
iCraneo de piedra y vientres de
esponja! NADIA les entra en- la
cabeza, pero el vientre 10 acoge
todO. menos Ell aqua.
Navegabamos por ell Paci6co,
ignore con que objeto. Cuando
llegabamos al puerto designado,
un telegrama del gobierno nos
indicaba otro puerto, hacia el
cual teniamOs que haCer rumbo
al POGO tempo.
Al saltar en- terra, mis- mari.
neros Sc EN- borrachaban horri-
blemente, y algunas de sus or
g1as ha cOstado la vida q mas de
cuatro indlviduos de mi tripula.
cion.