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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Thirty One More Crosses and Five New
Members for Veterans.

StOnewall Jackson camp Tuesday
night received five more recruits
namely-W. A. l.. Anderson. Co. %
14th Va. cavalry; Edward L.. Hensell
Co. b, End Va. infantry; John w
HopewelI, Co. L, 9Th Va. infantry; ID
N. Kerr and M. l.. Leonard, Co. +, Isl
Va. cavalry. This makes nearly lo'
| who have joined the camp since thu
crosses have been offered to all mem
bers. It is natural that veteran oil
the great war should like TO have some
enduring mealento of it to wear dur
ing the rest of his life and leave be
hind for his descendants. This senti.
mont was emphasized in the resolution
which was offered by Capt. Morton
thanking J. e. b. Stuart chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy, and its
president Mrs. Mccullough, for pro
curing the crosses. and SO handsomely
referred to by Capt. McIlhany in his
second to the resolution.
Another lot of crosses were present
ed at this meeting to the following
yeterans-G. w. and Newton Argen-
bright, w. l.. Balthis. Henry G. Bear,
Frank r. Bell, Y. NJ. Bickle, John M.
Brown. j. Alex. Bumgardner, J. II.
Cameron, Jacob B. Gale, G. Ed. Craw-
ford, M. E. Carrier, G. A. Fonerden,
James FL. Fur. G. w. Fishburne, s.
II. Henkel, Martin l.. Haldeman, G..
F. Keiser, Walter @. Hullihen, J. l..
s. Kirby, Jas. W. Lawrence, VIM. II.
Moorman, G.. Crawford Miller, G. Ju-
liam Pratt, Geo. A. Piper, Elias Rid
dleberger, j. A. Snyder, Green M.
Thacker, j. A. Templeton, Jas. II.
TrOtter and Thos. d. Woodward.
The camp decided to meet only once
a month, on the 3rd Tuesday, during
July. August and September, and re
4uested, by unanimous resolution, DR.. |
A. NJ. Fraser. chaplain of the sons, to |
net as their chaplain during the alb
'ence of DR.. Scott in Europe. He
sraciOusly accepted the invitation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Raphine Items.

Raphine, June 2l.-Snmmer. tb
queen of seasons" is bringing il
many pleasures. We are indulging il
the out door sports, etc. We paus
with admiration as we behold the earl
dOnning itself in its robes of green
strewed here and there by flower
which have been termed 1.-The beauti
full of Gods creation"
Summer is also bringing to us the
lovely vacation" that is 30 dear IL
the heart Of the student. as we'll as The
teacher. We are enjoying this well.
earned vacation, and the lovely flow
ers whisper to us in their perfumed
breath of their joy, and the birds sing
to us of their joy of the sweet summer
days. The month of roses is drawing
to close and another day is deepen
ing into twilight with the rosy tints of
a dying sunset.
Summer is also bringing us the sweet
companionship of absent friends be-
ing our guests for some time.
Miss Stephie -Roadcap who has been
teaching in Aecomac county, has re-
turned to her home here. Miss Roadcap
gives fine report of her sojourn in
that county.
Mr.. M. z. Gatewood of Pleasant
View, Amherst county, accompanied
by his sisters, Mrs. Watts of Amherst,
and Mrs. Thornton of Buena Vista,
have been the guests of their cousin,
Mrs. M. J. Parker. Mr.. Gatewood by
his many sterling qualities has won
for himself host of friends and is a
merchant in Amherst.
Miss Lillian Rawlings and mother of
''Las Vegas" are absent for some
weeks at the Variety Springs. We
hope that Miss Rawlings will be much
benefited by her sOjourn there.
Mr.. Alex. Hamilton of Illinois, has
been visiting bis father, Rev. A. H
at the manse at Steele's
Tavern.
Mr.. Robert Wilbourn a popular
1oung business man of Clifton Forge
s visiting his mother, Mrs. N. E. Will
,ourn. We are glad to see him again
n ours midst.
DR.. Emory Rawlings is spending the
hummer with his parents at Las Vegas
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Pay for Rural Carriers.

The pay of carriers on rural route
has been changed so that carriers now
receive so much year according tt
the length of their routes as follows
Routes "a miles and over $780, IS to "a
miles, 1902; % to % miles, 1854; p te
" miles. 1866; 20 to 81 miles, $64s; Is
to 20 miles, $612; 16 to IS miles, 1915
IA to 16 miles, $40; ~ to IA miles, $500
ten to II miles, $46S; s to 10 miles, $463.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Distressing Accident.

! Mrs. JohnE. Mason. a well knou,
iady of fredericksburg, was shot ir
the head Saturday morning while n,
1ne back porch of her residence on tbs
National Bouleskrd. The ball entered
ene back OF the left ear, and she is not
expected to live. The SHOOTING wss o
mystery. and while it was believed ,o
oe accidental, no one could throw n,
neot upon how it happened. ABB =, .
ooloek' Rev. Decatur kdwa,ds Ran
.ls1 Minister, who lives in the naiah
oofhood, hearing OF the aoo,aaa. .
MRS. Mason went to the b>,me Of tbs
lady, and when he heard the circum
stances he was convince d that the hq,,
n I'd been fired by him,.e,f
Cats in the neighrorhood have be-,
destroying the Young chickens at th.
nome OF Mr.. Edwards, and Saturday
one OF the LADIES of the family purcbas.
Gu a rine 20 be used in soaring them OFF.
ana shooting them if necessary. Tb, +
morning about clock car waskiII.
ing Some young chickens and Mr.. Ell.
wards got the gun and fired at it. The
oack porch of the Mason residence il
on d straight line from the point wbe, =
Mr. Edwards shot at the cat, aud ,.e
was 80 FULLY convinced thar he fire.,
'ne shot, that be offered to give BIN
self mn tn tho autbor;t;o. l.. |
ng was so entirely accidental and u :,
oremeditated that it only remains for
Mr.. Edwards to be vindicated. Mr..
and his entire family are
'trlcken down and distressed over tbo
occurrence, and the sympathy of the
ntire community goes out to him anil
o MT. Mason. the husband. and two ,
aughters OF the wife and mother i
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
WIthdraWs from Race.

ExG Gov. William E. Cameron, of Pc.
tersburg, candidate for Congress from
the Fourth district of Virginia, in a
speech delivered Monday at Boydton,
Mecklenbury county, where he and
his opponent, Hon. r. G. Southall, of
Amelia county, had joint discussion
announced the withdrawal of his can
didacy and gave az his reason his weak
PHYSICAL condition. the complete l.
lapse of his health and his utter in
ability to conduct canvass.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Big River Personals.

Big River, June 21-Mr E. r. Ram
sey of Craigsville, spent Sunday witt
his father, Mr. Z. g. Elder, who hat
been quite sick for some time.
Miss Mary Elder returned home last
week from visiting her brother and
other relatives in West Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo II. Davies, Mr.
II. X. Clayton and Miss EakIe spent
Sunday at the Cold Sulphur.
Mr.. w. A. White of Griffith is spend
ing few days with relative here.
Mrs Sitlington who is in the hos
pitai at Richmond, is reported very ill
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Some New D. DIS.

Among those who have received
honorary degrees from different col
;eges in the State, the titIe of Doctor
of Divinity has been conferred upon
Rev. NJ. L. Wood, pastor of the Bap-
fist church Of this city; Rev. L. Il
johnson, former pastor of Hebron
Presbyterian church; Rev. McC. White
now of Tabb st. Presbyterian church,
[ etersburg, and Rev. J. B. Morton of
Pulaski, Va. Presbyterian church
both of whom are we'll known here
aid have preached in the Presbyterian
churches Of this city,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, June 9th, 1904.
TN Mary Morrison, Eliza Black, Mary
Palmer, Lee Dawsey, Jane Mon
roe, heirs at law of Adowa Truss, decd. .,
and all others to whom 1t may concern
rake Notice, that at a sale for DELINQUENT
Iaxes held in front of the Court House
Tor Augusta county, made 2Sth Dec 1902,
Dy James N. Mcfarland, Treasurer Of
Augusta county. a Lot near Asts assessed
in the name of Adowa Truss, was sold tor
the non-payment of taxes for the year
1901. and purchased by J. H. Dawsey, who
desires to obtain deed for said lot You
are further notified to appear here within
four months and do what may be necessa-
ry to project your interest
HARRY BURNETT, Clerk.
Jun 17-4t,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Killed in a Runaway,

News was received here Saturday
evening from Bluefield, W. Va, stat
ing that DIR. F. w. Parkins had been
thrown from his buggy and so serious
iy injured that his life was dlspaired OF.
His brothers DIR. II. M. Parklns and
MIR. Nathan l.. Parkins left lmmedi-
ately and reached his side few hours
before his death, which occurred Sun
} day evening about Z o'clock. DIT
Parkins and his friend, DIR. Sidney
McNeer were driving a young horse
along n quiet road when, without the
slightest warning and for no apparent
cause the animal broke into a mad
run, throwing both of the occupants
from the vehicle. DIR. Parkins receiv-
ed injuries which resulted in bis death
as above stated, and DIR. McNeer was
so badly hurt that while he is still liv
ing, he is hardly expected to recover.
DIR. Parklns was about % years old,
the son of Mrs. Mary E. and the late
JOHN III. Parkins, and was born near
| Fort Defiance. Hestuded at the Au-
gusta Military academy under Col. Q.
S. Roller. took an academic course at
the University of Virginia and the
medical course in Baltimore at the Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, being
q fine student with bright mind. He
has been practicing about three years,
one year at the naval hospital at Balti-
more, year at Ft. Defiance and since
October had been surgeon in chief at
the mines at Bramwell.
Among his professional brethren DR..
Parkins was regarded as physician
and surgeon of brilliant promise. AS
man be was held in the highest es
TEEN, and bis death comes as severe
blow to the members of devoted fami
Iy and to large circle of friends.
The deceased is survived by his
mother, already named. and by four
brothers and three sisters as follows: |
Nathan l.. and DR.. Thomas M. Park |
ms of StauntOn; CIV. and John H. of
FIT. Defiance; Mrs. Ernest Keezee of
Richmond. Misses Mary Ella and
Bertha of Augusta.
The funeral took place Wednesday
morning from Old Stone church, and
large concourse of friends and relatives
were present to pay their tribute to
the memory of a brilliant young man,
whose untimely death has cast gloom
over the entire community. The SER
vices, which were very impressive were
cond acted by Rev. J. N. Vandeventer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Live Stock Markets.

DdIbIINUTG JUIlG Il.
Cattle-Receipts for the week 1910 head
against 1898 head last week.
100 car loads on SALE Market oversup-
plIee; mostly common and medium grades
prices ranged Csc to fully SOC lower.
QuOte-Steers, export, IS 75a5.85: butch
er, $3.75a5- 80: heifers, So 25a5 90; COWS
81 5Oa4 90; bulls, So OOa4.25.
H0gs-Llght supply, market about steady
QuOte-Westerns. light. -S5 65; from
other points, IS 25a5 So; roughs, So .50a4 rs
Sheep and Lambs-Light supply market
steady. Quote-Sheep, ,S2.0Oa4.75;
Lambs, Sc .00a6 So.
Calves-Fair supply: market higher.
Quote com mon to best 81 .00a6.50. q
Fresh Cows-Fair supply: market stea-
dy. Quote-common to best, S1Sa50 per
head
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Driven 10 Desperation,

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
of Bucklen 8 Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth. Csc, at Il. F. Hughes
Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Personals.

Mrs. ". G. Marshall is Visiting friend
in Fauqnier county.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Arbogast AIT
children of Marlinton, w. Va, are Wis
iting relatives in Monterey.
DIR. w. B. Dodge and Mr. H. Vanc
of STARTS Draft, were visitors her
this week.
NJ isses Mabel and Alma Nimmo O
Clifton Forge, are visiting relatives
here and in the county.
Mrs q. b. Stricken, wife of Rev. &
b. Stricken, ID. D., is seriously ill al
Memorial hospital in Richmond, and
her condition is regarded AZ serious.
Mr.. Herbert e. Fox. of the Putnam
Organ Co, has returned from an ex
tended visit to relatives at his old home
in Vermont
Miss Daisy Hanger of Strlbling
| Springs, has returned home after spend
ing some time with her sister, Mrs. j.
II, Noon.
Mr.. John !. Whtlock of Covington,
KY, left for home this week, after
spending some time with his mother,
Mrs. J. N. WhitIock.
Miss Lillian Stevens, n pupil at the
Virginia Female Institute. has return
ell to her home in LynchDurg, after
spending some days with her friend,
Miss Bonnie Snyder.
DIR. Il. l.. Murphy, Superintendent
Of the State Hospital at Morganton.
N g., who has been visiting Capt. JAS.
Bumgardner, has gone to New York
for short stay.
Mr.. Geo. .. Greene. editor of the
Clifton Forge Review, was in the city
this week He was talking, while mere,
of the big day they proposed to have
there July 4.
U. s. Deputy Marshal John ID. Rod
gers and Miss Minnie Bethel were mar |
rled in Washington on Monday after |
noon. Rev. A. w. PitZer performing
the ceremony.
Among the Virginians attending the |
w Orld's Fair are Messrs. Il. 4. Coiner |
aud w. G. Ellison of Waynesboro; J.
NJ. and VIM. Harris of Spottswood,
and d. G. Ogg of Clifton Forge.
In the distribution Of medals at Wood
curry Forrest College, Malcolm Alex
ander Holiday, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
McH. Holiday of this city, was one of
,he six students to receive medal for
The highest standing.
Coyington Sentinel: Mrs. Walter
deatwole and child left Wednesday
to visit friends in Augusta
Dunty--Mr and Mrs. E. A. Crawford
eft yesterday morning for Augusta
county to visit friends week or ten
lays.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Lecky of Buena
7 ista, have Issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Emma Lee,
% Mr.. Albert Sidney AmOle. The cere
nony to take place "Wednesday even
ny, June Goth, at $50 o'circ.: IN the
Presbyterian church at Bt;ena Vista.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Warden of
Bristol, are in the city. Mr.. Warden,
Who recently accepted a position as
ashier Of the Bristol bank is here to
axe his family to their new home. Mr..
nd Mrs. Warden's departure from
stanton will be regretted by large
ircle of friends.
Prof. j. w. Michaels of the Arkansas
Deaf Mute Institute, was recently or
aimed TO the Baptist ministry. and
Turing the vacation will preach at diff
erent places in that State to deaf mutes.
'ref. Michaels is well known here
1here he was a teacher in the Virginia +,
choOl for the Deaf and the Blind some {
ears ago. II
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Small Farm for Sale.

| desire to sell farm containing 90
acres located near Moscow. Augusta c0un-
ty, Va. This is the same property on which
the late George w. Swink resided at the
time of his death. For information address
w. j. SWINK, Executor.
6 24-4t Craigsville, Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
JULIUS c. sCHEFFER OF sTAUNToN

IULIUs C. SCHEFFER OF sTAUNTON,
- SAiS-FOURTH OF JULY
Or any old day-in the good old summer
time-every day is big day at the New
Brown Stone HOTEL and BA r lie Is manag-
ing-acroSs the sire let from the old Virginia
Hotel the Brand New Brown Stone on the
corner Julius is THERE it's near to ever! :
where-nearest to both Railroad stations.
All treated white. Good BEDS lunch, dining
rooms and package rooms. Best bar in town.
LIVERY drinks delight-every bite-is- a
relish" Please bear in mind it's the New
Brown Stone Building, in StauntOn South
New ST., and Scheffer Is manager.
6243m J. CLARENCE STAFFORD,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

YOU WILL NOT GET WELTY'S WHIS-
i KEY anywhere else here-and the doc
tors recommend Welty'S. It's ours exclusive
ly in Stanton at our New Brown Stone Bar
Cafe. Every drink delight. Welty'S
Whiskey. j. C. STAFFORD.
Julius c. Scheffer, Manager. 3nl
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

Mrs. Joseph Lacelle, Ottawa, East,
Ont. Canada, writes.
Peruna is better by far than any
other medicine sold in the Dominion for
the troubles peculiar to the sex. I suf-
fered with backache, headache and
dragging down pains for over nine
months, and nothing relieved me a par
neie until took Peruns. A few bottles
relieved me Of my miserable half-dead.
half-alive condition. am now In good
health and have neither ache or pain,
nor have had any for the past year.
II every suffering woman would take
Peruna they would soon know its yalue
and never be without tt."-Mrs. Joseph
Lacelle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24
Free Home Adyice.

In view Of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some form OF
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, tho renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis.
eases, has announced his willingness
10 direct the treatment of IS many
cases as make application to him
during tho summer months without
charge.
Those wishing 10 become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co.. Columbus, Ohio. "a
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

IT is THE PINK OF PERFECTION-WEL
i TVS Whisky. OTIS not red liquor.) It's
| a luxury-to the last drop. Nobody else sells
| it in Staunton. Just Welty's. stanton ply
| Sic ans recommend Welty's. The New Brown
Stone Bar-Cafe. j. Z. STAFFORD,
| Julius G. Scheffer, Manager. 625 3m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

Attorney General w. A. Anderson
will not enter the race for Governor
but will stand for reelection to the DO
sitiOn he now holds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

\, EVER SOLD BETTER ir lifelong expe-
IN rience, says Julius C. Scheffer, Manager
of the New Brown stone Bar Cafe. Julius
SO speaksof WELTY'S WHISKE1. Remem-
ber-Weltys. Physicians recommend We'll
| tvs Sold exclusively by j. G. STAFFORD.
Orders solicited. j. G. Scheffer, Mgr. ga 3m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

NLD WELTY WHISKEY- Just as soft as
sunshine-but be certain it's Welty's
To be sure-get it at J. c. Stafford's New
Browns tone Bar-Cafe. ]. G. SCHEFFER,
Manager. - Physicians recommend Well
tvs to the sick. "a 3m
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MONEY TO LEND

On real estate security in sums to suit
borrowers. Office over Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank-enHauce on Augusta st.
Jun 10 At JOHN NJ. CARROLL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-24

The Augusta Baptist Association will
hold its annual session at Laurel Hill
eptember g.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-01-30

La duquesa, para evitar un nuevo
esczndalo, hizo acostar 4 Ia joven en- SD
propio dormitorio.
A las 6oce de Ia noche levantose
Dolly, 10 misno que Ia vfspera. La
duquesa, que estaba sotre aviso, llamo
mediatamente las damas de pala-
clio, y con elias siguio las huellas de la
joven.
Dolly, como Ia noche anterior, sc di-
rigio al monasterio.
Ante aquel espectaculo, nadie dudo
de le culps bilidad de Dolly.
La comitiva entro tras ella en- ell es-
tudio y alli VIC Dolly sentada ante el
caballete.
Ell ruido que Sc promovio en- torno de
ella y Ia e1aridad de las antorchas Ia
dcspertaron s1bitamente.
Todo el mundo Sc conVencio en-
aquel momento de que Dolly era So
nambula.
Debido 4 esta circunstancia, Ia hija
de Ruthwen de Cove habfa servido in
conscientemente de modelo AVIAN Dyck
El insigne pintor obtuvo 81 premio
de Roma y fue colmado de honores y
de riquezas por la corte de Inglatcrra.
A los pocos dias de esta escena, Sc
celebraba en- San Pablo ell matrimonio
de Van Dyck y de Dolly, Ia hija del
noble y poderoso conde Ruthwen de
Cove.
H. LESGUILLON.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-01-30

Van Dyck tom6 possession del hotel
de Blaiford, situado en- frente del pa
lacio de Saint James, donde debfa pin
tar sn cuadro para el concurso, al mis-
mo tempo que Sc ocupaba en- los frescos
de la capilia.
Cogi6 sus pinceles, y recordando el
rostro celestial de Dolly, trato de rel ro-
ducir su imagen. Pero Ia sensaci6n
le impidi6 en- aquel momento realizar
cumplidamehte SD prop0sito.
Pas6 todo el dia hacienda in1tileS
rsfuerzos, y le sorprendio Ia noche ante
SD cabaliete intentando en- vano trazar
aquel fugitive parecido.
Brillaban en- el frmamento las estre-
Has y nm suave resplandor iluminabs
Ia antigua abadfa.
De pronto sc destaco del palacio de
Saint lanes una sombra que atraveso
Ia plaza y entr6 en- el monasterio.
Es diffcil explicar como aquella mu-
jer habfa saido de su albergue y pene-
trado en- aquellas ruinas. hasta llegar
al estudio del pintor. Lo cierto es que,
una vez allf, sc apodero de una silla y
Sc sento ante ei cabaIlete.
Aquella mujer era Dolly.
FL artista cay0 de rodillas como para
dssle gracias. Pero Dolly le indic6 con
ma mano que Sc levantara y luego le
seffal6 los pinceles.
Van Dyck olvid6 Ia realidad de su
vision y arrebatado por uua inspiration
marayilIosa, en- pocas horas cre6 Ia mas
hermOsa y IA mas pura de las virgenes.
a 1fven ee ievanf6 f1e nronto sin
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-01-30
Baquero V Gandara
OFRECEN

Alambre de puas, rollos
de 90 libras e. 5 2.65
Maiz superior, del pals,
quintal, a precio conventional
ZINC Americana acana-
lado, de pies - 3.75
Grampas, en- barriles de
90 1ibras J, 900
Gemento DRAGON, en-
barriles . 2.75
Puntas de Paris, cajas
de 90 libras, tamafios
de II2 hasta S pulga-
das, gruesas y finas . ), $50
Mani superior, en- sacos
de 100 libras mIm, quin-
tai ;, 900
Sal superior. quintal ;, ;, o.4o
San Justo 1sy IS, San Juan, p. R.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-01-30

1Rsndido de canssnci0 Sc desplom6
cf una butaea y Sc durmi6.
al despertarse, 10 primero que hizo
fue correr 4 contcmplar su obra. Eh
vano trataba de desCubrir Ia verdad de
10 ocurrido, dotando su pcnsamiento en-
tire Ia Virgensy Dolly. Para salir de
|dudas, resolvi6 escribir Ia j6ven la
siguiente carta:
"Decidme 81 rcalmente sois un au-
gel fDecidme 81 q1ereis volver loco al
pobre artista 4 quien hab<is dado Ia
vida. Decldme 81 esta noche Sc me ha
aparecido una Virgen 8 una mujer."
La duquesa de Abby estaba encarga-
da de abrir Ia correspondence de las jo-
Senes con6adas 4 su custodia
= --iQu6 horror!-exclam6 al leer Ia
|carta, de Van Dsck--iC6mo esa criatu-
Ira Sc ha atrevido faltar de csc modo
4 sus debcresl
Acto continue hizo lamar 4 la culpa-
|ble. Peros acrecent6se si indignacion
cuando Dolly, tranquila, COMO de cos
tumbre, lesasegur6 que no comprendia
Ia causa de sus terribles censuras.
La duquesa, que esperaba una confe-
sion sincera y que tai vez hubiera per-
donado, decide que la infortunada Do
lily regresase al dfa siguiente q casa de
50 padre.
De NADIA sirvieron nj las sdplicas nj
el llauto.