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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17
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s6tano.-La policia.
La CONFUSION
En- el teatro &New. Century. ,
Locos de terror.-Se mi.
cia el salvamento.

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bA ssmprarlos, residents On au parts
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mas antez dc que muchos pudierAu
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cuenta pers0nas.
Aumsnt6 la confusion y el psligro
10 nube de polvo que 90 lsvAnt6, que
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4 los homhsros, politfas y ambulan.
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17

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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17

aus sells marinsros, que 90 lhogaron.
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bres , sl vapor que 10 rsmolCaba no
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la infanlS dona Maria Isabel,
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17

Boraiso, Nsnta- Arvsnsis, Bsplisia,
saultsriA etc., J nll otras subslAnsias
matAn sl Dolor, y no produesn sfisaos
psligrosos. Con sstas % que 10 pre-
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de NAtsrialss DsntAlss do jose Sal.
gado Jim6ns1 30 San Fraus'sao ssn
Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17

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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-12-17
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
HOW DVNAPFS 8 GAME INTO 4Rd EXISTENCE M| A FAIRY TALE Ed
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Once in the long, long ago there lived In a vast country that stretched itself from sea to sea tribe of powerful giants They were c bloodthirsty people and menaced all the tribes of lesser people that had dominions round about Soon they grew so bold that they made frequent raids on these tribes of small people, laying waste their villages and robbing them of all their possessions And gradually they began driving these helpless tribes from their own territory, thus threatening to destroy them root and branch.
 Now, in the mountains that bordered close upon the dominion of the giants there lived band of gypsies who were on the friendliest terms with the tribes of small people, for they were of ordinary sise themselves. The queen of this band was the descendant of a fairy, and 1t was said of her that she possessed superhuman power over men.
 After one of the giants raids on the surrounding tribes-a raid in which many members of the tribes were foully mur- dered and all their provisions were taken away from them--the chieftains of the suffering people went in a body to the gypsy camp in the mountains and ap-
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awoke and raised himself on his elbow, looking In wonder at the beautiful queen whose eyes burned with m unnatural light. "Ah, here Is that gypsy queen have been seekingn' he cried in voice that caused the ground to tremble. Slaves, away with her, Bind her hand and foot and take her to the stake."
 But the queen waved her wand and the slaves fell helpless on the floor. The king. In anger, tried to rise, but he fell howl ing on his bed, unable to move a muscle. To-day you turn to dwarfs," spoke the queen calmly. Then she cried aloud in foreign tongue, waved her wand and a terrible darkness fell. Then lightning blinded every thing and thunders rolled over the city with deafening roar. When the angry elements subsided the king rose, weak and trembling. About him lay his slaves and subjects. But what had happened 7-they were dwarfsi And then the king looked down at himself and found he was no larger than one of his feet had formerly been. And he, with all his people, fell a-weeplng, for they now understood what the Fairy Gypsy Queen had done unto them. And so 1t would be with their children and their childrens children unto the end.
 And so died out the race of giants and came in their stead a race of weddings called Dwarfs. And never did the tribe round about the old giant dominion suffer again; neither did they abuse their su- perlor strength over their Dwarf neigh bors, but were friendly and lived with them in peace, for such had been their
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wash the windows for yon. I can work an hour every morning before sch ol and as long on Saturdays as you need me-
 You are Just the boy l need" said Miss Clein. I've got to deliver a dozen hats this afternoon to customers. Easter Is such busy time. And I was going 10 have to send my assistant from ne trim. mingroom round with these bonnets, for my errand-boy has quit mo for another place. l was in an awful dilemma: but now l see my way through. l can trust you, and I am glad to help you In so worthy m object. You may come to work for me this afternoon and every evening after school till the busy season Is over. For this afternoons work I'll allow you 60 cents, and for the evenings after school l shall give you S2 week, and your work shall consist of sweeping out the store and delivering goods in the neigh borhood. Now, I'll put the hat in il box. and you may carry 1t home to your mother, who, 1 dare sny, will be prouder to own such son than to have all the Easter hats ln the world"
 And this was the way that Bobby Hart got for his mother the new Easter hat. and the way In which he became known as 'the hest boy to his mother in the world" for It did not take Mrs. Hart proud mother that she was--long to tell the story of how her darling boy had, in his love for her, sacrificed his little treas ures that she might go 10 Easter services fin a new hat. And when she put the hat on her head she said to Bobby: Dear. this Is the finest hat to me in the world. When l cease to wear 1t I shall wrap 1t in tissue paper and lay 1t away for keepsake, as it Is the first Easter hat bought for me by my dear son with the money he earned himself"
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own people slain.
 Again the queen waved the wand over the crystal ball and spoke her strange words The ball became lusterless, grad ually shriveled to bead again. Upon this she blew her breath, and the bead at once changed shape, becoming once more the amulet which the queen placed teDderly in her bosom.
 Then she walked calmly forth into the light and joined her people, who were about to sit them down to feast of fresh baked kid and fruits. Stepping among them she raised her right hand high above her head as she spoke:
 ''At last the hour has arrived when l must sacrifice my life for my people and our friends. This day have seen visions of what is to happen in the near future, unless I use my power to prevent it. To- morrow night the moon reaches her full, and if I act 1t must be then, for at no other time can 1 use the wonderful power which l inherited from my fairy mother. But as my father was an ordinary mortal this power has been strangely and danger ously given me. The very hour that l exercise it I must die, for only once may I use 1t. That Is the reason I have de- layed in claiming the advantages of this strange gift, for l wished to use 1t when the greatest good could be had through my own self-sacrihce. This day 1 start for the land. of our enemy-the giants. I will reach their city, where the king dwells at the very minute when the moon reaches her compilations; for then, and only then, will my charm work.
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Fare thee well, my subjects and my dear people. I shall never look upon your faces again in life. My spirit, though, may come as fairy and guide you in any darkness"
 As she ceased speaking low sobs and lamentations full from the crowd of gypsies about her, and they would have pleaded with her to not do the thing she had planned to do; but she turned a deaf ear to their pitiful walls and went hur- rledly off down the mountain side toward the land of the giants.
 Now, in the city where the giant king lived there was a great palace of marble and gold. On a silken couch the king slept on the night of the full moon. About him kneit hls slaves. who had fallen into deep slumber. Also the watches at the city gates had fallen asleep, and as giants sleep is as heavy as the giants are large no ordinary sound would awaken them. So it happened that the gypsy queen passed lightly through the gates and walked right Into the sleeping apartment of the king. As she stood be- side the bed, which was higher than her head, she took from her breast the amuleh held 1t in her left palm. while with her right hand she waved her wand above her head, speaking In loud tone: Awake, Giant King. and see yourself and your people change to weaklingsl Behold, the moon is at this moment com plete, and I wreck your ruin and avenge the wrongs you have done the harmless and peaceful tribes about you!"
 While she had been speaking the king
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more carefully. One dollar and 30 centsl What-could 1t be possible that was ALL7 A shadow fell on the bright face, all hope fled. Only dollar thirty -nine The Easter hat could not be bought for twice-maybe thrice that sum. And Bob felt n mist gathering in his eyes and a pain at his heart. Oh. who can fathom the disappointment of childl
 Slowly the little fellow raised to hls feet. forgetting to tell the baby anything about his troubles. although as rule he kept no secrets from the little brother who never repeated anything. (For baby had not yet mastered the art of talking) Into his pocket he thrust the money and walked to the window, looking out But in his despair there was :. comforting voice spoke within his heart-the voice of Hope. "Be of good cheer and plan will present itself to you," spoke this voice.
 Bob's face frightened and immediately a plan flashed through his fertile mind. Running to baby he gathered hin In his arms and carried him upstairs to the Hat above where Mrs. Brown lived. Mrs. when she smiled and Invited him In la said: "Say Missus Brown will you be so good as To keep baby here till mamma comes from market? I've got awful important chore to do, and l don't want to wait till mamma comes back"
 Why, Of course, I'll mind the blessed little soul" said Mrs. Brown, receiving the baby in her own motherly arms.
 Bob went down the street like fnsh turned corner and drew up at little millinery store where his mother always dealt when she had money to spend in such n place. Into the shop Bob went, and, to his delight, there were no cus- toners present. Miss Clein. the little mill lner was at the desk running over some accounts. Bob, removing his hat, walked back to her and said: "Howdy-do, Miss Cleln. Have you got brown straw hat something on the order of chip trimmed with the purpleist yiolets you ever saw, and on the back, where It turns up so styllshy. there is bow Of brown ribbon as big as q cabbage-headF'
 Miss Clein went to a case and took down a brown straw hat, trimmed-who would have believed it?-with purple vio- lets and brown ribbonl And the hat turned up behind, too. Bob's eyes glls- tened as he looked at It. "How much Is it2' he asked.
 -Four dollars.' said Miss Clein.
 Now, Miss Clein," said Bob, his eyes fastened on the yiolets, "I want to get that hat for my mother, but, as you know, cant pay for 1t all now. May l come here and work out the remainder of the $4? I can sweep out your store, run errands and sweep the pavement and
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comes the boy what Is lucky enough to have these here skates will be in luck. Now, what am l bidY'
 Twenty cents." called Dan. who had been waiting for the skates.
 What only 20 cents-two dmes!" cried Bob, his bosom swelling with indlg- nation. No, I'll bid 'em in myself be- fore I'll let em go for that. 1 bid 40 cents against your 20 cents-I double 1t. you see"
 "Forty-three cents!" cried Dan, anxious to own the skates.
 "Forty-four cents" yelled Bob, bidding against his customer, and thinking It perfectly legitimate way to do. Forty four cents once-44 cents twice"
 ''Forty-fve cents!" cried Dan. warming to the work.
 ''Forty-six centsl' raised Bob. for that moment almost hoping that his opponent would not go higher. Then the thought of the Easter hat brought him to hls senses, and he held out the skates toward Dan. will you make it 50f' Le asked, his cheeks aglow from the excitement.
 Yep, l raise her to 30, but not another cent" replied Dan, taking a nttle pocket bank from his breast pocket and shaking out five dimes 'I bid 50 cents"
 Fifty cents do I hearl-50 cents once 90 cents twice-50 cents tree times, md knocked down for 50 cents to Dan Per kins."
 Dan handed oyer the Ave dimes and talk ing the skates said goodbye to the crowd and departed for his home. where he in- tended to spend the remainder of the day skating in the cellar.
 Now, here's the last article I've got to turn Into money" explained Bob taking up his bear-skin cap. What do l hear bid on this fine piece of animal? Just think, kids, this here cap was once on the back of a dangerous big bear. Maybe this bear eat up men!-who knows? What am l bid?''
 Nine centsi" called out q little fellow who had just that amount iii his pocket and who had been watching for that cap. As no one else bid against him Bob let the fierce thing go for the nine cents.
 Then without ceremony the boys hastily departed, as boys are wont to do-bless them. and Bob was left alone to count over the result of his sales. Down on the floor he sat beside Bab- and turned the bright coins out of his pocket What a pile And how his face beamed as he saw the hat on his dear mothers head Quickly he counted over his cash. looked bewildersd and sroceedeA t- recount It
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the baby and his clothing. Bob had gath cred together his valuables the night be- fore. tied them securely in a sheet from his bed and hid them in the closet of his room against his mothers possible dis coyery.
 Kids and fellers. I have here all the things I can call my very own In this world. I am very anxious to turn 'em into money. Any of you as wishes to buy will bid as much as he has to bid, and please be awful quick about it. Now. the first thing l put up is my boxin' gloves. You all know what dandies they are for most of you have felt 'em in the stummiek or jaw" (Here low snlcker ran round the crowd, but no one Inter rupted the auctioneer.) Now. what am l bid for this pair of boxersf'
 Fifteen centsl'' yelled "Fat" Black, a sturdy fellow, who wished to become an athlete and was willing to spend his three nickels towards beginning.
 ''Ab, the idenri' sneered Billy. ''l bid a quartern'
 "A quarter-a quarter?' said Bob. hold ing up the tempting boxing gloves. Do ; l hear thirty"
 Thirty five cents!" exclaimed Frank. proudly holding up three dimes and nickel
 Bob's eyes filled with pleasure The -DTOWn fdW-SOuleI0lHS Ou tut oihci VI a chip-trimmed with The purplelst vio- lets you ever saw rose before his vision. Tint hat was an assured thing. Smiling 1y he held the gloves toward Frank, cry ing: Thirty five l am bid 35 cents once, 35 cents twice. 8 cents three times, and going-going to Frank Cooyer for 30 centsl"
 Frank walked up and claimed the "box- ers,' and Bob pocketed the three dimes and one nickel.
 Then next came the kite which brought few and indifferent bids. and which was knocked down" to "Fat" Black for Ills 15 cents. If he could not cultivate muscle through the use of gloves he could by flying the biggest kite in the town And In quick succession went jack knife tfrog g-stlcker as Bob called it), stuffed owl. a portrait of George Washington tinted with water colors by Bob's own hand, a carts wheel and a bag of marbles. These numerous articles br -ht the handsome total of 45 cents. And still the treasure of the collection remained to be sold-the skates.
 These Bob picked up tenderly. held them caressingly, choked down lump in his throat and began: ''As fine pair of
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peared before the queen.
 "Oh, Queen,Y spoke the leader of the chieftains, '"if you do not help us through your divine gift, we must surely perish at the hands of those terrible giants. They are growing more bold and violent as they increase in numbers. and the time is not far distant when not only we, but you, mnst die, for it has been told to the giant king that you exist and that you possess superhuman powers oyer things of the earth. In conseduence the cruel king has ordered a search to be made for you and when you are taken you are to be put 10 death at the stake"
 When he had finished speaking the queen of the gypsies turned very pale, but there was strange light In her eyes and her voice was firm as she said: "Go, friends; return to your camping ground. I shall think thls matter over and act at once. There shall be no delay. But to you and yours I say adieu forever. shall never have the joy of beholding your faces again, thank you for the many hospitalities you have shown to me and my people in the happy past. and you shall have proof that do not forget q friendship or hold the safety of my friends lightly"
 Then. bowing and waving her slender
 
 turned and entered her private cave. The chieftains, wondering at her strange words betook themselves down the noun ttain side in silence.
 The queen walked far Into the cave. then turned into q dark chamber into which no ray of light had ever pene- trated from outside. When far from the reach of any mans eye she paused, took from her breast a tiny amulet which she gently blew her breath upon. The amulet gradually turned into a marble-sized bead, glowing like q live coal of fire. The queen held 1t In the left palm, while with her right hand she waved over 1t her wand, speaking In a hoarse whisper some in- cantation of gypsy words. Slowly the bead grew and grew, turning to q white crystal ball ss large as an apple. In this ball the queen saw a pietuTe form pie ture of an army of giants Charging upon the helpless tribes of lesser people. They slew them mercilessly, leaving not even a child to tell the tale. Then up the noun tain side this terrible army went till it came to cave. Here it halted and sent warriors into the very bowels of the earth to bring forth any beings that might be found there. Then the queen shuddered in every fiber at the next scene, for she was there in miniature being burned alive at a stake, while all about her lay her