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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
IN NEW YORK.
Thousands Of Acres are Being Burned
Over Near North Creek.

North Creek, n Y, Sept. 21.-Thou-
sands of acres of public and private
forest lands surrounding this village
are being burned over, and if rain does
not fall within few hours, the de-
struction will be widespread.
Onlv once before have local condi-
tons been so serious. That was in the
spring of 1908. when more than quar-
ter Of a million acres We're deva stated.
The worst fire is at Millbrook in the
southern part of this township, where
q line of flames IS miles long and 10
miles wide, accompanied bw great
clouds of smoke. is eating its way
from the Hudson river at thurman
westward toward the interior OF the
Adirondack state park. The fire war
deus are calling out every aVaiiaple
man and a force of 200 men are hght-
ing this fire day and night. They have
been unable to check it, however.
Westward from here. at Thirteenth lake
Indian lake and Cedar river. thousands OF
acres of timber are said to be burning,
and Peaked, Colvn. Sugar Loaf ana
Eleventh mountains all are in flames.
There also is n big fire surrounding Un-
known pond.
In the Indian lake district many lum-
her camps. barns and bridges have beer
burned and scores of farm houses are In
danger.
Wells have gone dry that never before
failed Rivers and lakes are at their low
est points and many small streams have
dried up completely. In some places the
fire fighters are unable to obtain water
even for drinking purposes. Big fires are
reported at Cold river, 40 miles northwes
of here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
DEDHAM.

F. w. Fogg and Mrs. Fogg have re-
turned from Enfield where they at
tended the family reunion at Leslie w.
Fogg'S.
Schools have begun the fall terms
with Miss Alice Black teacher at the
village, Miss Mildred Seeds No. 4,
Miss Isabella Richmond No. and
Miss Rebecca Scribner at Green Lake.
Miss Nora Miller is attending the
Brewer High school.
Leslie F. and Clifford L. Burrill and
Clyde Mclaughlin are attending the
NJ. c. l. Pittsfield.
]. A. Mclaughlin and S. P. Weber
have gone to Corinth to make shovel
handlebars.
The marriage of Miss IneZ E. Burrill
Of this town and ]. c. Little of Ames-
bury, Mass, occurred at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Arvesta
Burrill. Sept 16. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Geo. French in
the presence of few relatives. The
couple left Immediately for Amesbury,
where they will reside.
Augustus Aiken has returned from a
visit in Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Belgrade Grange.

The meeting of Belgrade Grange held
Saturday evening, Sept. 10. was very IN
terestiny. A fine program was furnished
by Worthy Lecturer Tibbetts. 1t was
decided to give an entertainment at the
Grange hall Tuesday evening. Sept ~
under the auspices Of the Grange the
proceeds to he presented to Brother h.
L. Page. who lost his barn by fire re-
Gently Mr.. bennett of Lewiston Will he
present and give readings. Fire music
will be furnished and other features Will
be presented making an interesting en-
tertainment, to be followed Ey Il social
dance. Next meeting will be held Satur-
day evening. Sept. &c. At the meeting to
be neld Get. there will be work in the
First and Second degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CORNER-Mr. and Mrs.
William Colby of Gardiner We're guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Colby on Sun
day.
Arthur Cole and daughter, Alice, ar
rived here on Thursday from Lynn.
Mass.
A large attendance and good time
was reported by those attending the
singing school at the corner on Friday
evening. The next session will be on
Thursday evening. Sept. "a.
F. G.. Wright is having a Kelsey
Generator installed at his home. The
work is being done by Kelly and,
Wheeler of Gardiner
The many friends of David Stevens
in this place will regret to hear that
he is suffering from injuries received
from fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

by making a rush in the final eighth
of the third heat. Copa De ora, the
pronounced faVOrite won the second
heat in the best time OF the stakes
history and led nearly all the way in
the deciding mile. While JudeX set
sail the California gelding fell back
Major Mallow took Il new mark when
he won the first heat.
Uhlan was the choice in the 2.l0
pace trot and landed his race in
straight heats getting Il new record Of
2.07A.
Neither division of the 2.11 pace
could be finished.
The $4,000 Hoster-Columbus stake
for trotters will be decided Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
REApF,ELp DEPOT.

Mr.. and Mrs Lorenzo +. Bourne OF Bos-
ton were guests OF Mr.. Bourne pro'heiS'
w. F. Bourne of Readfield and J. l.
Bourne of Winthrop, last week. Ihey
were entertained, with others, at Y. L.
Royal's Thursday evening, leaving FRIDAY
morning for Livermore Falls, where they
will, visit Mr.. Bonrne's sister, Mrs. a. H.
Brown returning to Boston this Week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Curtis attended the
Oxford county fair at Paris last Week.
returning home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robins of Llvermore
Falls passed last week at Brainard cot
tage. Maranacook.
Mr.. and Mrs John Adell are the happy
parents of fine baby boy. born Thurs-
day, Sept. II.
Mrs N D. Gordon returned Saturday
from Bucksport, where she has been VS.
iting relatives.
Miss Mae Smith of Portland Is passing
some weeks at Mrs. ]. f. Dentons.
Simon Towle of Old Orchard is visiting
friends on his return from Kineo, where
he has been photographing the fine seen
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ S. Collins and Mr.. and
Mrs E. l.. Townsend o. Maranacook
started Monday on their annual hunting
trip in the Maine woods in the vicinity OF
Mt. Kineo.
A willow tree on the town farm meas
ured by H. D. Whittier is % feet in cir
cumberence and nearly 8 feet in diameter
being the largest tree recorded in this
vicinity.
The proprietor of the town farm has
raised corn on several acres Of lane
which produced So bushels to the acre.
Among the guests Of Mrs. Isaac Wad
leigh last week were: l.. A. Taught, Sid
ney: Frank Lyon, Belgrade; Mr.. ant
Mrs. Henry Wadleigh, Boston; George
Wadleigh, Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Weston, Belgrade, and Mrs. Esteile~ Dud
ley. Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Aurelia Brainard of Augusta, 6
former resident of this place. is visiting
some of her old neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-10A@h.
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Sept. q.
APPLES-Unchanged; gravensteins 25o@
$50
BUrTER-Steady; northern 25l:@2G.R.
CHEf.SE-Steady: York state 12A@131A.
CORN-Filmer: No. 3 yellow S9@R.
EGGS-Steady: choice 3O632.
FLOUR-Urchanged; spring patents $50
@610.
FRESH BEEF-Firm; whole cattle 914
@10k.
HAY-ouiet; No. I 17OO@l750.
LAMBS-Firm: spring l0Gl2.
LARD Higher: pure 1924.
MILL FEED-Easier.
SPRING BRAN-245062500.
MINED FEED-2650dD2900.
OATS Firmer No. ? clipped white 81.
PORK-Firm; medium backs 2125G22OO:
13O
SUGAR-Steady on basis of $40 for
grannlated.
ViGALS-Firm; 11M13.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
THORN Dixie.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Ames have
gene to Pittsfield to reside.
David Hasty Of East ThOrndike died
last week The funeral was held Sun
day from the home.
U. A. Ward of Pittsfield was in the
place Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Higgins is in poor health.
Mr. and Mrs. w. l. Hunt have been
entertaining company from Bangor and
Watervile the past week.
j. F. Afford returned from Belfast
Thursday, where he had been serving
on the grand jury.
The farmers have finished hauling
their sweet corn to the factory at
Unity The yield was large.
The pastures are getting very dry.
Some wells have gone dry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
MINOR heir LOSES. $4,000
r STAKE TO THE EEL, COLUMBUS

Columbus. Ohio. Sept. 21-Minor
Heirs defeat in the Hotel Hartman
pacing stakes, worth $4,000 was the
noteworthy and rather unexpected
main event Of the opening this after
noon of the Columbus Grand Circuit
races that will continue for two weeks.
The Eel won the event in straight
heats, while George Gano twice slipped
by the firing Minor Heir into second
place Minor Heir was a two to one
favorite originally, over the entire field.
but after the first heat, the Eel was the
choice at the same odds
Judex, an outsider in the betting,
won the Board of Trade pacing stake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
SOUTH VASSALBORO.

School opened in this place Monday
with Miss Lenora Woodbury. of Hart
land. teacher
All regret the departure of Mr. and
Mrs. A. C. Brown and family. who
have moved to Boston.
Mrs. II. n WhitehOuse is passing a
week at Augusta visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Weber have
gone to Providence, r. l.. to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Pray.
Mrs J. NJ. Hussey, who has been ILL.,
is much improved. Her daughter, Mrs.
]. D. Newman of Augusta is with her
Harry Whitcomb is moving into the
A. c. Brown house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Albion Grange.

There was a small attendance at the
regular meeting of Albion Grange on
Friday evening. Sept. IS. The program
consisted of readings by Maud Colin
and Gladys Wiggin. The questions for
discussion were why Will Not Our
Town Farm Fay AS Well AS Farms
Owned and Cultivated by Individu-
als"' discussed by f. f. Wiggm. X.
II. Blake. A. S. Bessey, c. E. Wilson
and c. W. Coffin.
The question Would 1t Not Pay the
Farmer to Have Creamery Located
Here was discussed at some length,
Some being in favor and some doubling
the benefit of such an enterprise at the
present time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Conley Gets Decision
Over. Bart Connolly.

Portland, Me. Sept. 21.-In the box
ing bout this evening at the Pastime
Athletic Club between BARLEY Con-
molly of this city and Larry Conley OF
Boston. the referee gave the decision
to COnley in the sixth round.
The bout was rather an even thing
up to the sixth round, when Conley
Knocked Connolly over the ropes
twice and the third time he felled him
to the floor while eight was counted
At this point the referee, contrary to
the custom, gave decision of a
knockout to Conley. Connolly protest.
ed, claiming that foul had been made,
but the referee refused to consider the
claim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
RIVERSIDE.

Mrs Clayton and Mrs. Fossett recently
visited Mrs A. E. Robinson at Winslow:
Harry Lee. ard son Kenneth, and
daughters, Minetta and Marjorie. of Au-
gusta, We're in the place last Saturday.
Fred T.-e of Augusta was in the place
last Sunday.
The Star Club met with Mrs. Gree1iet
Haskell of Augusta one evening last
week. It was a most enjoyable affair
Miss Leta Haskell. sang severa! solos
much to the delight of the guests. In the
peanut hrnt Mrs. A. S. Bigelow took the
first prize and in the advertising con-
test Mrs. N. f., Fosset won first prize
Ice cream, cake and fancy crackers were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
ALBION.

Harvey D. Eaton. Esq. of Water
vile was business caller In town
Friday of last week.
H. L. Leonard of Fall River was
calling on relatives in town on Satur-
day.
The drought is beginning to BE- Sc
rious affair in this vicinity. Wells are
going dry and the streams are lower
than they have been for years.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. M. Leonard are re-
joicing over the arrival of a fine boy at
their home Saturday morning. Sept. 19.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Vassalboro Grange.

The regular session of Vassalboro
Grange was held Tuesday evening.
After the regular business was con-
cluded a program was given. after
which was a social for a short time
The next regular meeting will be made
especially interesting by the features
of the program which will be prepared
by special committee. The Grange is
conGratulating itself on its recent good
fortune in securing two premiums at
the Central Maine fair, one on fruits
and one on vegetables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
MARKET REPORTS.
CONTINUED from Page Four.)

Blg1TER-Irregular; receipts 500;
creameries specials 24Q24la; extras 500
23s,: third to first 186221b; state dairy
common to finest 1S122h: process common
to special l5@2l4; western factory first
10: western imitation creamery first lSH
0D20
and nearby fancy selected white 3lG32;
do. fair to choice 25@3O; brown and mixed
fancy 2,12S; do. fair to choice ?i@26 -,
POTATOES-Weak; Maine per bag 1%
per Dbl. o25M250; Jersey 15GG2O0: eastern
shore sweets per Dbl. 1@125; Jersey l75@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Insure STRONG
DIGEST

No. Waterford, Me-, Sept. 3, 1906.
II am now taking my fourth bottle
OF your Bitters for dyspepsia. They
have been a great help to me. I would
gladly recommend them to anyone
suffering from indigestion"
Yours respectfully, James A. Kimball.
If you suffer from indigestion, profit
by the advice of thousands of people ana
begin using IL. F." Atwoods Bitters.
They insure a hearty appetite, strong
digestion, and good health. 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
JACKMAN.

Rev D. l.. Pettingill left Saturday for
the Vest. *'-
f. F.. Ring of Augusta and w. J. LAM
gan of Waterville passed Il few days in
town last week
The forest fires at this writing are rag
ing very badly.
Miss Pearl Moore, has gone to North
Arson, where she will enter the Academy
at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
To Cure
|Pir11ples

The following will often cure the
worst case of pimples: First steam the
face in hot water and then apply a
cloth wet with X-Zalia directly on the
rash. Keep wetting the cloth with
this liquid, which can be had at any
drug store. Repeat this treatment
morning and night In this way the
poison is removed from the sores ana
the flesh will heal in surprisingly
quick time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
EAST LlvERMORE MILLS.

Miss Annie Maxim is visiting friends
in East oum.ler.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. P. Gould are enjoy
Ethel Brown are attending school ut
kent's Hill.
Mrs Chas w. Whittier and son are
passing a week at Orr'S Island
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur chamberlain
are visiting friends in New Hampshire.
Ms. Ada Gordon of Fairfield is visit
ing AIRS Hattie Knowles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
No Abatement.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 21.--Today's
reports to the department of forestry
showed no abatement of the forest fires
which have been sweeping over the
state reservation and seven counties,
and unless rain falsl the loss will be
much greater within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Sept. II.
Spot closed quiet 10 points decline Mid
ding uplands $40; do. gulf 965. Sales 46
bales
Galveston steady, ~; Charleston steady
So. Memphis steady 9A: New Orlea MS
steady, 1-16: Savannah 15-16.
Net receipts for three days 79,443.
Exports to Great Britain 11,795; to the
continent 17.517.
Stock 392, 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
BUYS $4,000 ESTATE.
Robert Goelet Will Make His wife
Present Of Chateau.

Paris. Sept. 21.-Robert Goelet OF
New York has purchased for 100000
the chateau at SandIe Court that was
owned by the Marquis De Beauvior. for
the purpose OF presenting 1t to his wife.
The grounds cover $500 acres. and In
addition the estate rents another 2500
acres of adjoining woodland .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
TOWNS BURNED.
(Continued from Page Onc.)

as assuming threatening aspects all
over northern Michigan and seven
towns in danger Of destruction
1t is said that 100000 feet OF standing
lumber in the vicinity of Point Abbaye
burned yesterday and today, Several
towns in Iron county are in danger
and residents are fleeing with goods
to larger towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Three Villages Threatened.

Escanaba, Mich, Sept. 22-Forest
fires, though checked by light rains
Friday. broke out anew last night and
three villages north of Escanaba are
surrounded by flames tonight. me
villages threatened are Niagara, gum
nesses and Hermansville. Relief trains
are carrying the people out of the ter
riOry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

The Weeks Apple Shipments.
Boston. Sept. 21.--Apple shipments from
all ports for the week ending Sept. 10,
IS 646 barrels; same week last year 39513
barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Sept. IL
Evidence of accommodating stocks was
too much for the wheat market today
and an early advance, for which there
seemed no legitimate reason, was more
than lost, December closing PIC. under
Saturday. Corn slumped nearly &C., while
oats and provisions receded less violently
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-Sept. 99ss; Dec. 10OA@ss; May
1O3asMk. .
@ss.
OATS-sept 4S1a; Dec. 4s14@5s; May 5o7t
@51
MESS PoRK-oct. 1547A; Jan. 1es714
May 1890.
LARD-Oct. 1Oa71S: Jan. 1921; May !97A
SHORT RIBS-Oct 995; Jan. SS11a; May
S97Es.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FJ4OUR-Firm.
WHEAT-No. 2 spring 1902; No. SEA
1O6; No. red 1001a01011a.
CORNING. 7S@A; No. 2 yellow 1904
OATS-No. white 491a; No. 3 white Az!
@49H.
-RYE.-No. 76@h
RARLEY-Fair to choice mailing $685.
FLAX SEEDING l 1913; No. l north
western 124a
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime 32O@39c
CI.OVER-90O.
SHORT RIBS, SIDES-9S71A@1O25
MESS PORk-15371 a0D155C.
LARp-1O3711.
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-10A@h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept 21.-Archi-
bishop Sebastian G. Messmer, of Mil
-waukee, on Saturday, sent letter tt
the clergy of his diocese ordering
prayers for rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

Warsaw, Wis, Sept. 21.-The forest
fires are within three miles Of this
city, driving a dense pail Of smoke be-
fore them A rise of the wind woulc
put the city in danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
Wisconsin l':, Cities
In Great Danger

Marshfeld, Wis, Sept. 21.-Forest
fires are rapidly closing in on the city,
and it is believed that a heavy rain
is all that will save the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22

LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
CONTINUED from Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-22
For the Particular
Housewife

William Tell Flour is made for the particular housewife
the who only demands -four, that makes good looking
and good tasting bread, but
Also insists absolutely clean -four
We wish you could see how perfectly William Tell Flour
is protected
At the big mills of the A1sted Burk Company SPRING
field, Ohio the wheat in hermetcalv sealed tanks
The grain is cleaned six times. 1t then passes through
wonderful Of machinery that leaves -four
with all the natural richness and decacy that belong
product Of the Buckeye State
The bags and barrels filled by machines and the
sewing which closes them is done by machinery.
And it makes the finest bread! Ask your grocer for
William Tell Flour.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-17
Cosecha poetica

No habra quien acuse de prosaicos
a los yankees" despues de leer las
siguientes cifras establishes publ
cadas por el philadelphia Bulletin"
Seg'1n dicho periodico, durante el
afio de 1907 fueron publicadas en- los
innumerables diarios y "magaz ines
de los Ectados Unidos, nada menos
que 3.oI6.472 composiciones poeticas
De dichas composiciones, estaban de-
dicadas q la Primavera I.I23.762;
al Amor II72.84I al Des engaflo
800 oIo; a la Esperanza, 1888; al De.
der ajeno, 8I8.8Io, y al Deber pro-
pio, 2; total, 3.oI6472.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-17

PLAZA DE BALDoRIoTy No. 20
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-17
BIBLI0TECA CALLEJA-
0BRAS LITERARIAS De AUTORES CELEBRES
Is CENTAyos Ell ToMo 30 cENTAyos FRANCO DE popTr

Souvestrc.-Memorial de familia.
Bouvier Colette la Cayenita.
Balzac.-La heredera de Birague.
Noir.-La reina de los gitanos.
Mael.-Lo que cants el amor.
Salgari.-Pescadores de ballenas.
|Salgari.-Invierno en- Ell Polo Norte
Feval.-Juramento de Laguerdare.
F3val.-Aurora de Nevers.
Feulliet.-Novela de un ioven pobre
Salgari-Soberana del Campo de Orc
Salga-i.-El rey de los cangreios.
Mael.-La Gaviota.
|Salgari.-Naufragos del Liguria.
Salgari.-Devastaciones de los pi-
rataS
Silvestre. Rosa de Mayo.
Mael.-La mujer del captain.
Pont- Jest DE princesa a modelo.
Riconard.-Conficto entire dos amores.
Salgari.-Sandokan.
Salgari.-La mujer del pirata.
Enne ct Delisle, e,-Aventureros del
crimen.
Bernard.--La piel del leon.
About.-El hombre de la oreja rots.
Tony Revillon.-El proscripto.
Busnach.-Yerros policiacos.
Potey.-Malamb6.
Ponson du Terrail. Diana de Lancy.
Vialon.-El hombre del perro mudo.
Salgari.-Los estranguladores.
Salgari.-Los dos rivales.
Walter Scott.-Quintfn Durward &
tomos)
Ponson du Terrail. ail.-Capitan Coque-
licot.
Mael.-El torpedero 20.
Salgari.-Los tigres de la Malasia.
Sslgari.-El Rey del Mar.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-07-17

del t0do seuejante la de Men6ndez
Pidal. No s. 20 81 acaso Is un di-
ofpulo de este SECURE maestro; 81 no
10 es, para mi, como 81 10 fuera: AGO.
G lido esta tambikn la frmeza del
|casticismo. Es pintura sincera, pin
tura honrada, sin mixtincacioncs CO.
lorinescas traspantoias de lumino-
sidades embusteras. No hay afecta-
cion, nj mucho fnenoS hinchaz6n hue.
ra, en- sus lienzos.
Ell 1nico que esta vez nos presenta
es de los pocoS que en- Ell actual Ger
tamen tienen I'm argument dramati
co; es Ell nomento de embarque de
lunos emigrantes No es estrafio que
un artista gijones obsesione este
asunto. iHemos presencisdo tantas
veceS Ia angustiosa escenal Y Alva.
rez Sala ha sabido reproducirla con
I'm sobrio drama tisfno. Hay drama
| ST; no melodrama.
DE una lancha de vapor van pasan-
do 4 I'm trasatlantico los emigrantes;
suben por la escalerilla, de espaldas
al espectador. Apenas Sc ven ros-
tros; pero SO ven Attitudes de dolor
lresignado, Resignado, ST, porque va
no es aquel un momento de lucha.
La lucha fue antes; ahora solo queda
ESQ; una resignation y una esperanza.
Esto es 10 que Sala nos expresa: Ell
doble sentimiento del "resignado que
espera". Hay hombres en- flor de
mocedad, hay mujeres, hay nifios.
Tambien hay viejos. Y en- ell fondo.
algo lejana Sc We la TERRA, la costa de
la patria, Ell ca serfo alegre, alegre.
como para hacer mas desgarradora la
partida. Es una terrible acentuacion
del drama.
Excelente obra de pensamiento. de
sentimiento y de factura. Es tam
bien una de las obras de mayores di :
mensiones en- esta Exposition. Me
dicen que ha sido agraciada con una
segunda medalla; bien merecida la
lleva. Y mas alta recompensa que
hubiera sido.
Ell cuadro de Garcia Carrie es de
un encantador asturianismo" Son
dos buenos viejecillos aldeanos que
en- una tarde girls de nuestra TERRA
van por los prados silenciosos, iuntos,
humildes. Els ob-a de una avasalla-
dora paz campesina.
Nos parece conocer los cellados
viejezuelos. Hay en- mi aldea dos
viejecitos que me parecen fnamente
retratados en- este cuadro. Me traen
dulce nostalgia de prado y de 'poma-
rada" en- tarde placentera; me traen
ell recuerdo de aquellas horas quie-
taS.
No tengo nj Ia mas vaga noticia
personal de este artista, Garcia Ca
rrio, pero va sc de el, viendo su cua-
dro que tiene un alma divinamente
asturiana. ST yo le conociera, me
atreveria 4 decirle: siga adelante ese
camino, pinte, pinte nuestra TERRA,
psnte na<sfra alma asturiana. Y 10
diria lleno de la esperanza de que me
atendiera. Nos hace tanta falts un
arte nuestro, de espiritu cantabro
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