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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-10-19
HOME TALENT
ENTERTAINMENT
To Be Given At New Auditorium in The School BUILDING
Friday Evening, October goth

Invocation Prof Victor G. Kee
Plantation Lullaby -"'o'
Mes,rs Cnder Travis Num- and Shrode
Instrumental Golden Stars SteaooS
Kemp and Dixie Triser
Vocal Daddys Lullaby Harris
Isabelle Guess
Instrumental Duet B. p O. f. Conche
Allie May Yates and Lilly Doss
Solo, Silver Spray Ryan
Stella Redd
Vocal Forgotten Coroles
Mrs " Walker
Instrumental Flight of1e Dragons Boscovy
Mrs. jenkins and Mrs. Tisler
Vocal Solo, Lest Winter Come Coroes
j. l.. Shrode
Instrumental Duet Sheperd Song Mrs Trer and Mrs Mcdonnell
Vocal Music ater Lilies Minnich
PearD Maud Flanay Katie Yates Katie Yandel Susie
Bo Ruth Melton.
Instrumental Duet, Moonlight the Hudson Wilson
Moore and Mrs Triser.
Instrumental Solo, Gallop de Concert Keterer
Mrs Marshall Jenkins.
Vocal Solo, James Travis.
Vocal Duet Picnic for Two Won Tlzerl
Hazel Pollard and Hershe Ramage Lily Do'' accompanist
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-10-19

FOR Enthusiastically in the
Morse School of Telegraphy.
s. NJ. JENKINS.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-10-19

Negotiated Calomel never saIiyaic'
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-10-19

Negotiated Calomcl never grippe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23

The Knights Of Pythias have elect.
ed the following officers: w. b.
Saunders, chancellor commander
Geo. A. Adams, vlce-ehancellor
Claude Bell, prelAte; w. S. Wilson,
Sr., master Of work; T. A. Searcy
keeper Of records and seal; Ed. 5.
Derden, master at arms; Jno. NJ.
Caldwell, inner guard; r. NJ. bod
son, outer guard. The other officers
hold over.
The l0ng-talked-Oi and much de-
sired Bryan and College railway is
an assured fact. Enough stock has
been subscribed TO the company 20
warrant the beginning OF prelimi-
nary work. The compAny's repre-
sentatives will be before the busi-
ness league at it's next meeting TO
ask Tor cooperation.
Wanted-To rent, without board
nice cool room with all modern
cohNenlences az residence; couven-
lent 20 business part Of town. VIII
pay any reasonable price for suitable
accommodations. Address Y. care
Of Eagle office. III
Miss Mcdonald and Miss Cora
Wisuer OF Houston, Misses Annie
Belle and Nettie Clay Of Indepen-
dence, pupils Of Villa Maria Acad-
envy, left for their homes yesterday
afternoon.
NJ. II. James, Jno. NJ. Caldwell
Ben Calhoun, Jim Thomas, Mere
dith James and John Caldwell, Jr.,
returned Wednesday night from a
pleasant outing on the Nayasota
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
GOOD CROPS.
Fine Corn aud Wheat 10 0kIshOma-The
Difference Paying Out and
Taking Ia.

Weatherford, o +, June 20
During the past two weeks We have
been trying to lAy.by our corn.
The corn crop is fine. We have
had good rains this spring. Wheat
is fairly good and We will begin 20
harvest in about ten days.
Mr.. Eagle, wish you would
send about a car load OF good
cheap Texas hands up here to help
Us through harvest These north.
ern ducks won't talk 10 Us for less
than $3.50 per day. or $3.50 to
$500 for themselves and teams.
These wages seem high to me this
season. Last season | raised no
wheat, but worked for SO 90 la day,
and | did not think received too
much wages. This year, however.
have two hundred acres of my
own, and ] guess this il why the
wages seem so high at present
} ". |. T.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
HOW GERM DISEASES START.
People With Weak Siomaehs In q Con.
tinual State Of DANGER.

Nearly all disease germs that find
Judgment in the system gain en-
trance with the air we breathe, or
through our food aud drink.
III the stomach and digestive or
gans be weak, so that food does not
readily digest, they will contain a
sour, Shiny fermenting mass, an
ideal spot for the disease germs to
grow and spread through the whole
system.
People with weak stomach are In
continual state OF danger, and they
should use the best means. Mi-o-na,
TO strengthen that organ and tone
up the whole digestive system. This
remedy Is certain cure for all dis
eases Of the stomach. excepting can
GER. Used before each Ineal, IL so
strengthens the whole digestive sys-
tenn that you can eat what you want
and all you want without fear OF in-
digestion. There will be no fermen-
tation Of food and the stomach aud
intestines will be so clean and pure
that disease germs cannot possibly
live, when Mi-o-na is used.
II you suffer with headache, back
ache, variable appetite, nausea.
gnawing at the pit OF the stomach,
sallow skin, heartburn, furred
tongue, sleeplessness and general de-
bility, II shows that the stomach has
been oserworked and weakened. A
fifty cent box OF Mi-o-na tablets will
give quick and speedy relief.
Ask +. J. jenkins. one Of the most
reliable druggists IN Bryan. 10 show
you the strong guarantee under
which he sells Mi-o.na.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BRYAN.cOL
LE0E RAILWAY.

Mr.. J. T. Maloney brought some
news Of an encouraging nature for
the friends and promoters Of the en-
terprise above named, on his return
from Austin yesterday. He finds, AZ
others have found before, that there
is widespread interest away from
Bryan In the success Of the proposed
railway, on account Of the benefit II
will be to the College.
In this connection the Eagle can
say that DIR. ID. f. Houston says that
Bryan will be called upon TO take
care Of at least two hundred boys at
the beginning Of the next session OF
the College, II the means OF travel IL
provided.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23

MT sim Cooper has purchased a
half block Of ground from Lamar
Bethea, adjoining the latter's home,
and will build a handsome cottage
thereon.
No waste, no trouble, always ready
for use-Wigglestick Blueiug. For
sale only by Fountain 4 Co. i75
Mrs. g. +. Stevens and daughter.
Miss Laura Stevens, and Miss Elolse
Morris. left for Liberty yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. q. A. Foster OF
Montgomery are here visiting rela.
tives.
DIR. a. Benbow returned from
sweetwater yesterday.
Whit DOremus went to Houston
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Rob Roberts buggy house at
bis fathers residence burned last
night also bis buggy. The servants
house caught fire but was extin-
guighed.
Mr.. Sam Trant Of near Keith was
drowned yesterday while trying TO
cross creek near his residence. A
more extended notice will appear
later.
A Bargain-All my summer crash
suits will 20 from now on at greatly
reduced prices. w. J. Coulter.
81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids will be received by
Jno. Nj. Lawrence or II. G.. Rhodes
up to u noon, Wednesday, July u,
for i25 cords Of good merchantable
wood delivered to the Bryan public
schools. Bids will be opened at the
store Of Jno. NJ. Lawrence & Co., In
Bryan, Texas. Right reserved TO re-
ject any and all bids.
Jno. NJ. Lawrence,
II. q. Rhodes,
Committee City School Board.
a.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
INSURANCE

We are prepared 70 insure any kind OF insur-
aole property stocks OF merchandlse,
machinery, corporation property, Warehouses
cotton, Country PROPERTY, gins. etc.
We can insure your life IN the best companies
on earn. for less premium than many con-
panies charge for the same class OF property
This u important, AZ statistics inform % that
Wills Fire Insurance IL good thing. Life In
surance 4 more important AZ out OF i20O ore
risks one burns, where every nan who insuFes
bis life dies.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
Sends out Five Million Feet 81 Ca,
Every Twenty. -Four Hours.

Mansfield. o.. June 22.-Expert OIL
and gas well drillers believe that The
monster gas gusher recently struck a,
Butler. o.. will be the greatest pro-
Queer Of gas In the world. The well 8
coming out with tremendous force. -
100000 feet OF gas every twenty-four
hours. and shows no Indications Of d.
minishlng IN pressure Every farm
within a radius % twenty miles has
been leased by of and gas capitalists.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
c.uahcd undar engine.

caushed under engine.
Al Johnson. Cleveland. lie was bad
ly burned.
]. A BARLEY. Akron. died In hospital
Henry Trinz. New York. barber o.
buffet car
-Four unidentified bodies.
oficials OF the road say the Twen
tieth Century limited win continue 4
run.
ID. J. Arbaugh, Milwaukee.
l. NJ. Eirick. manager Keith's thea
Der. Cleveland.
Charles LAmarche former manages
Haltmorth's garden. Cleveland.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
II. a T. G. SCHEDULE.
NORTH BOUND TRAINS:

Eff. Parks went to Hearne yes
tsrdAy.
VIII Gibson Of Calvert was In IN,
city yesterday.
Mrs. w. A. Reed left yesterday "a
visit at wellborn.
Prof. +. G. Green OF College went
TO Tyler yesterday.
For Sale Cheap Baby go-cart.
Apply TO Mrs. Pico. i70
l.. ID. McGee OF Prospect was In
the city yesterday.
" N.for Rent-Five room house. Apply
10 Malcolm Carnes. Il
Ring 227 for fret class shoe repair.
ing. Frank Todaro. II
Judge w. q. 1aliafero Of Kountze
was Ia the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Maloney re-
turned from Austin yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cam Of College
left yesterday for Stephensyille.
Mrs. w. c. Fountain returned
from a visit at Greenville yesterday.
Marriage license has been issued
TO Halle Price aud Miss Irene Kelly.
Mrs. J. F. Parks, Jr., OF Nc Kinney
IL the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Parks.
Mrs. Hazel Smith returned TO Aus
tin yesterday after n visit 20 her
parents.
w. X. Hughes OF Galveston was
In the city yesterday and went to
Calvert.
Miss Bessie Hooper returned TO
Calvert yesterday after a visit to
relatives.
Mrs. Harry Field and daughter,
Miss Ada Field, returned 10 Calvert
Yesterday.
1 J. NJ. Hare has been quite sick the
past two days, but was reported bet
ter yesterday.
Peach time has come buy your
Pint, Quart and half gallon fruit jars
from J A. Myers. III
For Sale-A high grade Jersey COW
heavy mixer. Very gentle, fresh in
milk. j. II. Webb. i72
Miss Cory returned to Hillsboro
yesterday after visit to DR.. and
Mrs. II. l.. Fountain.
Try wigglestick Blueing no waste,
no trouble, always ready for use.
Sold only Fountain 4 Co. i75
Misses Katie wray Ward and Ellie
Ward, pupils OF Villa Maria Acad-
envy, left for their home In Ballinger
yesterday.
Prof. G. S. Potts was 10 the city
yesterday, and win leave today for
New York 70 take a university sum
mer course.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. English and MT.
and Mrs. NJ. F. Dansby leave today
to visit the Lewis and CLARK exposi,
ton al Poftisnd, Oregon,
Eugene Parks returned yesterday
from La Porte and will spend some
time in this city with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Parks.
Henry Crenshaw was here from
Fort Worth yesterday visiting his
wife and son, Herbert Crenshaw.
The latter has been III at the home
Of MFR. and Mrs. f. w. Crenshaw,
attended TO by his mother who will
remain with him. We are glad to
tate the young man is convalesclng.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
cEYLON EXcELLED.
Togo Blend Tea the Perfection OF Aro.
ma and Flavor.

ma and Flavor.
The most fragrant and delicious
blend OF tea ever made is being
served daily during business hours
at the store Of +. ]. Fountain 4 Co ,
who have exclusive possession Of the
formula In Bryan. and who obtained
IL in the east. This tea is exceeding
ly popular In Canada as well as the
United States, and appeals instantly
10 those who appreciate the most
refreshing of all beverages. The
regular selling price of Togo blend
is si,0O per pound, but in order to
introduce to the trade the best arti-
Gle on the market Fountain d Co.
will sell II for q limited time at IS
cents per pound. Ladies' are espec-
tally invited TO call at the store OF
Fountsin q Co. aud test the supe-
riority OF Togo Blend. i75
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23
T. R BATE
Aa'y Law
IL FOUNTAIN
Mgr Real Estate Dept
T. 2. BATE & co.
LAW, REAL ESTATE, AND INSURANCE
We oFFER FOR SALE

Tires brick buildings 90 Main street.
Three family residsnees one block north OF
courthouse square from e60 70 $3.50.
Beautiful ouilding lots fronting graded school
Lots In cavitts addition for sale cheap.
Joe y. Reed residence, an elegant home lana
suitable tor private boarding house and oonveui-
ent % Main street
V. n. Hudson two story residence a good
comfortable home ard all modern conveniences
ana near graded school
Jno. Keistler place. pric, $3.50.
Lots and houses OF all kinds ana descriptions
IN any part OF town 70 rent ard for sale. Most
Of this property car Be bought % tine b. par
ing one th'rd cash.
Lots Improved for.parties desiring us 70 30 co.
VIII sen, rem, and exchange property m :. most
any part Of the state.
We have a number OF good upland and creek
bottom farms that We otter AZ bargains.
We also have Brnzos bottom lands for sale In
any sized tracts desired, improved and unim-
proved ne richest land In the world.
We have hog and cattle ranches for sale IN
Brazos and Bnrleson counties ana large cattle
ranches In Western Texas aud Merico.
Loans negotiated
We have property listed with a. for saleigand
exchange 10 most every part % Texas, bothlcity
and country properly.
We bur rsaleststs as well as sell H.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-06-23

Judge J. W. Doremus went 10
RockdAle yesterday.
Miss Marie Adams returned from
Taylor yesterday,
Tom Rady Of Palestine is the guest
OF Clarence Wick.
$. II. alpha went to San Anto-
Dio yesterday.
T. b. McCsy went to Navasota
yesterday.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
CORTE De DISTRITO

-Mafiana Sc reunira la cCmisi6n
designada para nombrar los jurados
en- el pr6ximo perfodo. Como digimos
estA compuesta por los sefiores Pania-
qua, Amsdeo y Zechini.
Ell abogado Falcon solicita Ia
devoluci6n de Ia fapza que tenfa pres
Iada Isabel Caballero, alias Ardi-
lla-Parte de esta fanza fue coufisca.
do para el pago de 200 dollars de
multa.
Sc asegura que ell asunto de los
Marshall de Distritos Sc resolver6
d&udoles caballoS6 6 una cantidad pa.
ra msntener los que ellos compren.
Creemos mejor la Ultima formula
pues es la mas economical para el
Pueblo de Puerto Rico, y 10 que mas
convene q tales funcionarios.
-Maflana llegara aesta Capital e
fiscal don Luis Campillo, que Sc en-
cuentrs hoy en- Mayagbez.
Ell dfa cinco Sc vera aute el Mas
hall, el primer iuiclo en- terceria a.,
SO celebra en- esta corte desds que est
implantado el nuevo siStema.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
MEETING ANARQU|STA

En ell Palaclo de Bellas Artes, de
Barcelona, Sc celebr6 un meeting anar-
quista para protestar de que Sc invier.
ia tanto dinero en- festas carnavales-
cas-, en- tanto que millares de obreroD
perecen de hambre.
AL acto asistieron fuerzas de la
gusrdia civil y policfa municipal.
Pocos momentos despues de em
pezsdo el meeting ell representsnte de
la sutoridad superior suspendi6 ell
acto, debido q los fuertes ataques que
hicieron por los orsdores contra el
goblerno y determinados elementos
obreros, q quienes caliicaron de CO.
bardes y serviles.
A la salida del local la fuefza 90
liclaca cargo contra los anarquistas,
derivandose lie este carreras, peque
nos cheques entire ell pueblo la pc.
licia, lesionados, y. numererosas de
tenciones.
Inmediatsu ente Sc hizo, por order
del fiscal de la Audiencia, un minu
cioso registro en- domlcilios de ansr
quistas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
|MPORTANTE ACUERDO

FL Comit6 Central de la Fedora
ci6n Libre de Mayaguez, tom6 Ultima
mente ell acuerdo de dirigir una solicit
tud al tercer Congreso obrero que en-
breve tendra lugar en- aquella ciudad,
para que del seno de este sea nombra-
da una Comisi6n que, trasladdndose
a los Estados Unidos y en- union del
leader de la american Federation Of La-
Dor, gestione cerca del Presidente Y
Senado de la repdblica, varias refor-
mas en- la Ley Fundamental de Pu' rto
Rico.
En- concepto de aquel comite obre-
70, ell Bill Foraker atenta contra la
dignidad de los puertorriquehos y per-
judica hondamente los intereses mo-
rales y materiales de la clase trabaja ia
dora,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
Los BALES De Ia MURETE

En- Matsr6-B Barcelona, Sc cele.
braron On el tiltimo carnaval tres bal.
les, teniendo cada uno de ellos un 6nal
dramatico identico por complete
Francisco Oarriga, al disponerse
a salir de un bale ccu sus hijas, su
fro un sfncope, y fu6 conducida al
Ayuntamiento, donde spenas empeza.
ron q auxilisrla, qued6 muerts.
AL siguiente dla de este suceso,
cusndo bailaba un rigodon un senior
de ape!lido Riera, sinti6se repent ma.
mente indispueSto y, al sentarse en- un
divan, muri6 sin que hubiese tempo
de prestarle auxilio alguno.
Pocos dias despues, en- un bal o
celebrade en- .el Ateneo Obreto. una
muchacha de diecinueve, amos llamada
Clorinda Oliver, que iba vestids dc
mascara, sufrl6 un fuertlsimo ataque
de nervios, llevSnd6sela q una farma
cia, doade qued6 exanims q las dos
! hOrAs
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
HACIENDA JUSTICIA

Un peri6dico repdblicano refri6n.
dose & los nombramientos para AL
calde y Juez de Psz de ls Cidra pro-
puestos en- favor de nuestros buenos
amigos don PrsXedes Santiago y don
Escoastico Ferrer Santiago, explesa-
90 en- los t6rmInos siguientes:
&No por ser sdvesarios deIamos
de reconocer los meritos de estos ciu-
danos para ell desempefo de los pues-
tos pdblicos para los cuales prorto
seran designados. El senior Santiago
es un hombre de valer que, merced d
su inteligencia, ocupado distintos
cargos en- la administracl6u de su pals.
Ell se1or Ferrer es q nuestro en-
tender ell ciudadano mas laborioso de
la Cidra csbi6adole Ia gloria dc ha-
ber sido ell Presidente dc los autono'
mistss durante mu, hos amos en- Ia az
tigua dominaci6u, cuando Sc perseguia
& estos por sus avanzadas ideas dc
libertad.S
Nos gusta yer la prensa adver'
saria en- esta texitura
;Oial& que Sc mantuviera siempr'
en- ella.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
Fl CARNIVAL EN- MADRID

Segdn escribe un diario espahol,
ell carnaval en- Madrid no tuvo la es-
plendidez de otros amos.
Salvo unas cuantas carrOzas que
ganaron premios, no hubo NADIA de
particular.
Ell unico detale digno de menci6n,
fue ell ocurrido con una mascara que Sc
present6 en- Recoletos y que fue silba-
da estrepitosamente.
Iba vestida de carlista, con ira
buco y boina, y la oraci6n fu6 tan gran
de, que los guardiaS tuvieron que sa-
carla de Recoletos, para librarla de
las iras de los anticlericales.
Hubo mas adn.
<Previendo la autoridad un desa-
guisado mayor, fu6 llevada dicha mas
cara q una calle apartada y ALI la des
pojaron de su disfraz, los guardias
sin miramiento alguno.
lPobre mascara desnuda!
Cuando don Carlos 10 sepa, 81 e.
que va la noticia al Pa acio de Vene
cia, igual que el doctor Paudolfo a
mirar la calavera del burro del epi
grama, dira con amargura:
i Fdlgame DiOS 10 que SontoSl
Ya nj la ropa nos dejan.S
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
EJERCICIOS RELIGIOSOS

En- Ia iglesia Catedral J durante
ell novenario de la virgen de los Do
lores, dHrSn principle los eiercicios
espirituales de 10 Santa Mission q car
go de los reversndos padres capuchi-
nos FIR. Gsspsra M. de Cebrones , FIR.
Victoriano M. de Valladolid.
La misitn, 10 mismo que Ell move
mario, empezar&n el cinCo del corrien'
to mes.
Todos los dias 4 las siete de Ia
maiiana habrA misR rezsda con ejerci'
clos de meditation y explicaci6n de ur
punto doctrinal.
A las siets de Ia noche, rosario
platica, c4nticos, sermon, moral , ben
diGi6n con el Sannsimo.
Nots; Ell llustrisimo senior ObispC
Conoede so dtas de indulgencia por ca
da acto de ssistencis.
El liltimo dis communion general
por la noche bepd!c!on PsPAl,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04
ESPERANDO S|EMPRE
COMO WYE WHO FL Pals BAJO TUTtLA SIN tSPE-
RAblAS De MAyOR|OAD
|LUS|ONES Y F|CC|ONES
Cua6do bcan a eaer caen los pueioIIquehos' oade mas
|LUS|ONES Y F|CC|ONES

Ocurre aqui con los partidos una
cosa donosisima.
Sc feunen unos euantes hombfes
plantean, diScuten y acuerdan un pro-
grama organizan un grupo polftico
que reheja de modo mas 6 menos fiel la
opinion popular, luchan en- los conf
clos, exponen sus ideas en- la tribuna
en- la prensa, y todo este, que cons
tituye una labor respectable, apenas
tiene valor a los ojos del gobierno, 6,
81 10 tiene, es de un caracter muy rela-
1.-Two.
Es precise meditar sobre este, ana
lizarlo con cuidado, fjarnos bien en-
10 que para nosotros signifca.
Por de pronto clio sale de los mol
des corrientes observados en- todos los
paises cultos, regidos por leyes demo-
craticas, en- cuanto concierne q las
relaciones entire pueblo y gobierno.
Este no funciona q su capricho. Atien-
de siempre a 10 que expresa la volnn-
tad del pals cuya vida regula y dirige.
Sc apoya en- el.partido que ha obteni-
do ell triunfo por medic del sufragio.
Con el colabora en- todos sus actos
gubernativos. Y es de tai merito y
valia tanta ell prestigio de esa entidad
llamada partido, que un NAL gobier-
no podra violar las leyes, para conse-
guir que alcance la victoria una agru-
paci6n Unpopular, pero que responde
cumplidamente q los designios polfti.
cos de aquel; pero despues de canada
la batalla, procurara que sus actos
todos lleven ell sello de la mas estricta
legalidad por err6neos periudiciales
que sean, ajustandolos al criterio de
las mayorias que aparecen representa-
das en- los cuerpos legislativos,
Sc comprende, por este case, OUT
muchas veces Sc reduce todo unt
simple formula. Pero es que esa f6rmu
la cubre cuando menos las apariencias
Siquiera demuestra una consideration
de tenor, una sombra de respeto q
pueblo y 4 Ia ley. Es verdad que :,
mistifca ell sufragio, pero las Cana
ras que en- vista de este legiSlan des
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-04-04

pues, no son menosprecladas nj dc
sat ndidas. Sc mueven con la am
plitud y dignidad que sus funciones
requieren. ST este fuera tambien me
noscabado, de NADIA servirian las for
mas representatives, de NADIA el regi-
men constitutional. La gran Illusion
caeria minada por su propia base.
Y es que un gobierno democrati-
co no puede obrar por ST y ante ST.
Esto seria escandaloso. Por mons
truosos que sean sus arbitrariedades,
ha de cubrirse para realizarlas, OBJ
servando siempre las formulas legales,
legitimamente 8 no, con elementos
propios del pals que dirije, esos ele-
mentos han de imprimir su cardcter 4
esa polltica.
De aqui Sc desprende una diferen-
cia muy original por 10 que Sc refere
q la situacion Su, generis de Puerto Ri
co, comparandola con la de otros pue-
bios. Y es @sta. Para bien 8 para
NAL, en- Espafa gobiernan siempre los
espaholes, en- Francia los franceses,
en- Italia los italianos, etc, etc. Puer-
to Rico es la tinica exception de esta
regla. Aqu1, nj para NAL nj para
bien gobiernan nunca los puertorri
quefios. Mejor debiera decirse los go
/ biernan.
Laraz6n es obvia. ESQ pasa aqui
'por nuestra pequehez nuestra mise
ria, tanto mas agravadaS cuando gra-
vitan bajo ell peso de una fatalidad
historical. Aver nos gobernaban los
espafoles-la autonomia pas0 con la
rapidez de un meteoro. Hoy nos go
biernan los americanos. Nunca, nj
aver nj hoy resplandeci6 con firmes
rasgos la personaldad del pals puer-
torriquefIo. NADIA importa que ahora
Sc muestre esta pujante y triunfante en-
los comicios, 81 aqui Sc detiene aban.
donando apenas los linderos de la
abstraction, el testimonio de nuestra
soberanfa.
Menester es que principiemos d
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