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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Hubby Was Too willing

In the midst Of her tears over
late disagreement she announced that
she would take Z trip Of three week,
b the country for . rest from hts abuse.
Hooray! HooTay!
He hurried to the station. bought
tickets, hurried back home, pulled OF
his coat, plunged into the cellar,
lugged out her trunks and com.
menced to pack.
Lying on couch, she watched him
through her tears with great curiosity.
From time to time, in reply to many
questions. she advised him what arti-
cles would be useful In the country,
and they were eagerly included.
Perspiring and exhausted after some
hours OF preparatory detail for her
departure. he sank into . chair and
said:
Everything Is ready now. You
have abundant time to catch your
train"
Il have decided" she said. softly.
mot to &c"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
To Observe Lincoln pay.

Mason City.-The annual celebra
ton Of Lincoln day by Memorial uni.
versity here. on Feb. IL. will be mark.
ed by an address to be given by Bish.
op Fellows Of Chicago. Bishop Fellows
who is on the lecture platform good
deal, has written President Patton
Of the school that he will cancel Ger.
tain dates and come here for this
event. He has served as grand chap
lain of the Grand Army Of the Re.
public and is speaker Of unusual,
brilliancy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
PEACE TERMS ARE REJECTED
Gen. Estrada Rejects Proposals o.
Tered BY PrssIdent Madrix for
Suspension Hostilities.

Washington.-Gen. Estrada, revolu-
tionary leader in Nicaragua, will not
accept the extraordinary terms pro
posed by Madriz. new president. Is .
basis for peace.
A telegram from Bluenelds Tuesday
said that Madriz proposed to Estrada
December % q suspension Of hostil-
titles pending the arrival Of commit
tee which he was sending to Estrada
to discuss an amicable and equitable
settlement. In his telegram Madriz
begged Estrada not to obstruct his
efforts for peace.
Gen. Estrada, in his reply, expressed
his willingness to meet the Madriz
commissioners. but said the revolu-
tionary party would not recognize the
action of the legislative assembly in
placing power in the hands of Madriz.
He denied emphatically the assem-.
bly's right to deal with the election
OF president. He said that he saw in
Madriz the usurper Of the rights Of
the Nicaraguan people.
Managua. Nicaragua--The new
president Of Nicaragua. Jose Madriz.
Is taking hold of affairs with strong
hand.
Zelaya left him the legacy Of an
empty treasury. and soon after Presi-
dent Madriz had publicly announced.
in effect. that the country was practi-
cally on the verge Of bankruptcy, the
arrest OF Joaquin Passes. Zelaya's SON.
in-law. and Ernesto Marines. Zelaya's
last finance minister. was ordered
They are now in the hands Of the
authorities. charged with misappro-
priation Of funds. failure to register
government bonds and the circulation
OF unsigned paper money.
Francisco Baca. who has displaced
DR.. Julian IFias a. minister general.
Is preparing q decree establishing .
commission for the purpose Of revok-
ing the franchise under which q score
Of monopolies. given to Individuals BY
Zelaya. have been operated.
These monopolies poured into Ze-
laya's purse vast sums Of money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Director Lowell Of the observatory
It Flagstaff, A. T.. reports the discov.
cry Of the FIRST Antarctic snowfall Of
the season on Mars. Is It not now
up to the director Of some other OBJ
seryatory to demand at once samples
Of the snow before the report can be
believed? Discoverers are not taking
the words Of other discoveries with.
ont proofs these days. @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Fremont Drainage Ditch.

Sidney.-Word has been received
from the clerk Of the supreme court
OF Iowa that in the case of the land
owners VS.. the board of supervisors
in the matter Of the Nishnabotna
drainage district No. 2, decision has
been rendered in favor Of the appel.
lalts. or land owners. which means
the ditch will not be constructed. This
matter has been in litigation for over
two years. The ditch as planned by
the board of supervisors and civil en-.
gineers was not what the land own.
.ers desired when they circulated
petition for the ditch, consequently
the matter reached the courts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
M.ssena Man Found Dead.

Bridgewater.-Frank Daugherty, .
middle aged man, was found dead In
the basement OF John Yarger's store
at Massena, Iowa. seven miles west
of here, of heart trouble. 1t is said
that he had been drinking heavily and
that some Of his friends had taken
him to the basement to stay until
his sons were ready to go home.
When they went to get him. he was
dead. Mr.. Daugherty was a farmer,
living few miles northwest Of Mas
sena, and leaves wife and several
children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
low. Second state in Crop Value.

iowa second 0tASe ~ crop vAioe.
Dies Moines.-Iowa ranked second
in value Of agricultural crops this
year. according to figures compiled
by Secretary Gels Botsford OF the
Commercial club from the various
state reports. The total value OF the
crops in this state was $621. Zoo. 900.
Texas was first with value OF
3623. O00. 900 but the number of farms
in the Lone Star state was almost
double those in Iowa Texas has 1885,.
600 farms; Iowa $4,000.
The average value Of the crops OF
each farm in this state was 32.135.
while Texas was S1,432. and Illinois
5000. These fgures show that Iowa
land produces more per acre than the
land Of any state in the Union.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Couple Hit BY Rock island Train.

Couple Hit BY Rock Island Train.
Charles City, Ia, Dec. 31.-Whils
driving into town Mr.. and Mrs. Cros-
by. who live seven miles east Of
Greene, we're struck by the Rock Is
land express about one mile from
Greene. Mrs. Crosby's head was
crushed over the left eye and she
is not expected to live. Mr.. Crosby's
wounds were slight One Of the horses
was carried about half mile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Doctor FAILS Dead on Patients Bed.

Doctor Fails Dead on Patients Bed.
Willow Springs, Mo-, Dec. 31.-Miss
Johnny Peterson, II years old. shot
herself through the head because she
had incurred some small debts at q
store. DR.. Abraham Mullinix, II years
old, was called to attend her. Just
after he told her parents she was IA
tally wounded, he said. I'm going.
too" and fell dead across the bed
from apoplexy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Ready with Explanation.

A rector Of Ethan once gave out
the words: who art thou?" and, 40
he paused for q moment, an ofbcer in
uniform, who had Just entered the
church, suddenly halted. and taking
the question as personal, promptly re-
piled: Sir, am the recruiting officer
Of the Sixteenth Foot, and. having my
wife and daughter with me. should be
glad to make the acquaintance OF the
clergy and gentry Of the neighbor-
hood. "f sSs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

The top record Of American building
permits IN October were: Seattle. l.
BAT; Brooklyn Borough. 1925; Phila-
delphia, 1888: Chicago. 9S6. In cost.
Brooklyn and Chicago were nearly
alike, with New York county. which
erects few buildings but big ones, Tar
ahead OF either.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Those so-called craters on the moon
mSy be merely the marks Of bumps
received IN collisions with other orbs.
but that theory does not seem to ex.
plain the presence Of tall cone in
III center Of 20 many Of thsm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

boy Rewarded for Finding Check.
4 Ottumwa. Ralph Ward. q messen-
ger boy was given nye dimes, Lin
coin penny and cigar for returning
to G. Z. Wilson, check for $505.S5
which Wilson had lost and the boy
found on the postohice steps.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Farmers Short Course.

Hopkinton.-Lsnox college Will
conduct a weeks short course in ag-
riculture in connection with the az
rcultural extension work at Iowa
State college at Ames, the dates be-
ing fixed from January 81 to Febru-
sry s. 1910. This course is particu-
larry designed for the benefit Of farm
ers and young men who are unable
to take the full courses in agricul-
ture offered by the State college or
the agricultural department Of Len
OF college. At the same time do
mestic science course will be offered
for women. The studies for the week
win include treatment of all the sub
jects in elementary and advanced ag-
riculture, as outlined by the extension
department:
Dairying, dairy cattle and feeding.
Corn breeding. Judging and demon
STATIONS.
Soils and their treatment, fertiliza-
ton, rotation Of crops.
Drainage problems.
Stock breeding-Horses. beef and
dairy cattle. sheep and hogs.
Domestic Standardization and
preparation OF food. sewing. house
furnishing, nursing. hygiene and kind.
red subjects. Illustrations and actual
demonstrations will be made by In
structors.
Valuable premiums will be award
ed in the corn contest which will be
divided into two divisions. The first
division will be confined to contest
ants who have exhibited or taken
prizes in state or international shows.
The second division will be open to
amatuer corn growers who have not
contested in such exhibitions. J.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Ayoea Man Chosen.

Council Bluffs. Prof. M. p. Crosier,
superintendent Of the Avcca e.
schools. has been selected by the
county board Of commissioners to sue
coed County Superintendent Of Pub
lie instruction 2. r. Jackson, who r..
signs to take ! government position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
switchman Loses Lie.

Switchman Loses Life.
Davenport, Ia, Dec. Sip. J. Ev-
ans. switchman. was killed and
Robert Witt, q fireman. probably t.
tally injured by the overturning Of
switch engine on newly made
grade In Davenport. a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Identifies Murdered Man.

Kansas City. Mo.-Trelius Hend-
ricks, q carpenter. who found the
body OF slain man in pile Of brush
on the outskirts Of Kansas City. Kan.
last Sunday. Tuesday identified ths
body as that Of his brother-in-law,
John Whitehead of Carthage. Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Des Moines Gets 1910 Poultry Show.
Des Moines Dec. 31-With burst
of enthusiasm which carried all be-
fore it, the Des Moines members of
the Iowa State Poultry association
secured the next exposition for the
capital city. The time was set for
the third week in January. The fol.
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year: President. ]. A. Pease,
Fort Dodge; treasurer. Fred Town
send, Abba; secretary. H. A. Guthrie.
Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
GA pll ; 4 pead,.

Council Bluffs Mrs. James w.
.Leyerett, aged 73, . pioneer resident
Of this city. died In Claremont, Cali
fornia. Of pneumonia. She and her
husband celebrated their golden ami.
!versary here three years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
pr. Gilmore GulltY.

Or. Gilmore Guilty.
CedAr Rapids. la. Dec. 31.-Dr. GIL.
more OF Monticello, on trial at Ana.
mosa, on the charge Of causing the
death Of young woman through :
criminal operation, was found guilty
BY . jury. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Shin on Fire DAYS - 8e..

Liverpool. Fire was discovered in
che hold Of the White Star liner Gel
tic when the vessel was four days
from New York. The liner arrived
hero Tuesday safely. The fire still
was burning, but its presence was
known to none Of the 400 passengers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Bids Farewell TO Lurton.

Nashville. Tenn. Nashville took
formal farewell Tuesday night Of As.
sociate Justice Horace H. Lurton OF
the United States supreme court. The
occasion was an elaborate banquet ut
the Maxwell house, rendered BY tAs
board Of trade Of Nashville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

French aeronauts have ascended IN
! nopoplans to ! height Of 1,346 feet
and IA ! biplans TO 1.1S1 feet. While
people generally are unAcquainted
With details they are satisfied that ny
lnE machines are indicating theiT
name. n III "a 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Train Hits Section Hand.

Dubuque Ia. Dec. 2s-John Henkal,
aged so. section hand residing at
Durango; near Dubuque. was struck
BY a train while riding on hand
car sustainiAg injuries that will like.
" prove fatal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Face covered with PImpies

Face Covered with PtmpIeS
Il congratulate Cuticura upon my
speedy recovery from pimples which
covered my face. used Cuticura Soap.
Ointment and Resolvent for ten days
and my face cleared and am perfect
" well. had tried doctors for sev.
eral month but got no results. VIM. J.
sadlier, 1914 Susquehanna Ave-, Phila'
delphia, May /, 1909" s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Attempted Hold up.

Lake City.-A robber tried to hold
up r. Daikker Of Auburn near here.
He grabbed his horse BY the bit but
Daikkher leaned from the saddle and
knocked him down and ran his horse
half . mile before he looked back.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
peary Invited TO Antwerp.

Washington.-An invitation to ad-
dress the Royal Geographical society
Of Antwerp, Belgium, was received by
Commander r. E. Peary Wednesday.
The invitation is to speak upon
Peary's discovery Of tho north pole.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

There is no wild enthusiasm over
the successful efforts Of French sci.
enlist to make q dead dog howl 1t
Is hardly necessary to start an inves,
tigation into the cause for this lack
OF appreciation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
cold 9tops prajnane Vvork.

Manson. Ia. Dec. 81 All drainage
operations in this section have been
forced to suspend on account Of the
intense cold. which has frozen the:
ground to such depth o q make
work Impossible.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Eecaped lneb \ Caucht,

Mason CITY. Milo 9. Knox, who o.
capped from the inebriate asylum at
Knoxville. was arrested here. He
40 sentenced from Jasper county
l ana eseaped Nov. g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
TAN At Nisce's Wedding.

New York. President and Mrs..
Taft arrived in New York Tuesday to
attend the marriage OF the niece OF
the president. Miss Louise. daughter
81 MI. and Mrs. Henry w. TAFT, to
George Hogs snowdcn Of Seat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
chivinuton Is Chosen President.

chivington Is Chosen President.
Chicago Thomas NJ. Chivington Of
Louisville was Wednesday elected
president Of the American Baseball
association to succeed Joseph D.
O,Brien, who has been at the head Of
the circuit for the past five years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

There recently died In Nebraska .
man who saw the Chicago IRE. the
Galveston Hood, the San Francisco
disas.er and spent four winters in
Alaska.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
one KILLED when Cars Collide.

One Killed Whon Cars Collide.
Mason City.-Patrick O'Neill. .
land seeker was killed and c. X. Hill.
dreth OF Kensett was seriously in
jured when Milwaukee passenger
train No. 1O3 crashed into Rock To-
land passenger at Plymouth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
I Mickey's Condition Same

Osceola, Neb. Dec. 31-Physicians
in attendance on former Governor
Mickey said that while there was
practically no change in his condi-
ton, he might linger for several
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

The new Chinese minister to this
country brings 81 servants with him.
Astute man. Had he made 1t 81 he
would have been in pickle with the
payagraphers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Victor Hugo made himself rich writ
ing books, but that doesn't say that
every man should take to writing
books.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Spots on the sun now may be seen
with the naked eye, provided the eye
Is first modestly yelled with smoked
glass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

It must be really awkward for a
bride whose husband was careless
about the staying qualities OF his di.
yorce to discover that she never was
really married.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

A Nebraska court has decided that
kissing . girl does not constitute
proposal So 30 ahead. fellers!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
rourteen.Y ear.old boy 9ulcldes

Fourtssn.Y ssr.old ooy Suicides.
Toledo, O. Sent to the cellar be-.
cause he refused:t0 get for his mother
q pail Of water, Herman Miller. aged.
u years, ron DR. John c. Miller
hanged himself Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
J. q. Wintrode Shoots Himself.

Winterset-Dr. J. H. Wintrode,
president Of the Citizens National
bank OF this city, shot and killed him
self sitting ct his desk. Ill health Is
given as the cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Man Attampta Suicide.

Nan attempts 8utctde.
Kellogg Merkle. aged 20, for
the past two years q travelling sales.
man shot himself in the right eye
with . a. caliber revolver.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

The high price Of food has seriously
reduced the income Of many stomach
specialists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Farmer Freezes to Death.

#IT9. fafmer fTeezeS 70 OeakHs
Bloomington, Ill.--The body OF Mar
tin Motifs, a farmer of near Leroy,
aged 60, was found In the road near
his home. He had fallen from his
sleigh and froze to death.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

with your i've or six inch object
glass TELESCOPE, you may easily see MI
Hai;ey's comet now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

One difference in current sports
seems to be that In aviation necks
are imperiled. while in football they
are broken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

n football would eliminate mass
plays II would no longer b encum-
bered with . death list
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Lots Of old-fashioned people VIII
soon begin to tell us Of the time when
Christmas used to come In the winter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Lunar eclipses that hope to receive
favorable mention in this column
must show up at = respectfully early
hour In the evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Ohio may be the greatest state up
q the air. but Texas IL pre-eminent
o. the ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

At last the Balkan states have
formed some kind Of union for the
purpose Of pushing the Balkan war
cloud ~ the political weather map.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Indian summer is always sure Of get
ding the glad hand when 1t plays q
return engagement
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Il WIN be new Turkey In fact, with
telephones and telephone girls In Con-
stantinople.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

The football season II ended. and
boxers are figuring up the dead and
injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

a big concern In New Jersey II 10
bring shout = cut IN ribbons. 80 there
WIN be some comforting exceptions TO
the rise OF the necessaries Of life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

r. you have IN sns1y. psesuaAs him
- % lssr hUnttug-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

An Indiana woman calls her hua
band . mag" and . "scold." Doubt
less the cruel creature has refused to
button her gown In the back.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
1 section Nan cet. eio Sum.

oeCts0n WAN SetS Dig Gum.
Garner.-After celebrating all.
night, the jury in the case Of Lehman
VS.. the NJ. & st. L. railway brought.
in . verdict Of $4,000 for the plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Mai. Gen. J. a. Wiley Dead.

Franklin. Pa.-Maj. Gen. John A.
Wiley. probably the best-known mill.
tary figure in Pennsylvania. died Tues.
day OF Inflammation Of the kidneys.
He was Sc years old
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Bee that your horse II well blanket
- and wen shod during the winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

MARI must have started deep Va
tsrwayB movement thousand Of year.
gro.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Y Hamlins Wizard on viii knock ths
spots OF sore throat, It's use MAKE
tonEilitis, quinsy and diphtheria impe =
Ill pain, soreness and inflammation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

Elucidated.
Stella-What ID the law Of heredlty.
Bella That Ill undesirable tra l't
come from the other parent.
III DONsT USE IMITATION BLUE.
U0e ssnpine RUSS BLUE. II presef - ~
cloths md makes them white = snOw. g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

H; The American Passion.
Knicker What do you think OF tse
airship In commerce? 5s
BockerFine; it will give chance
for passing lot more laws. Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

1As lrsproof nine has NJ - -
~ Al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31

"A woman may be % old q sne 81
lookA but It makes difference
whether It's before or after she III
dressed 70 60 out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
Iowa State Bystander

BYsrANDR fUR co. rsSassGs.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-31
De. Moine. Get. 1910 poultry

The town has NO IRE protection.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-09-27
QUERER ES PoDER

pronunciarian jamas Aduela aeasaoian, la mas fprm
dablc que podla or rebaid mis- propios ojos
die que haba hecho muy NAL elegir muiel
dal; por la imbeci vaindad de- probarte rrobarme
mi msmo que 81 guerra tener vcios podra haarme los
nedios de pagarlos propuse jugar gane.- he aqu
e manantal de donde he sacado 10 necestaba
vivr en- Ell desorden. 81 huberas ysto dido esa
che 10 que va sabes podras dchosa lado
asi iva mol
Pepe do estas palabras trezala; m15er fuc
hablar e abr6 para ora los oidos los ojos, el alma
entera pero ayl nnguna palabrz bro de los iabos de
la altiva Rosario.
-;Y que!-penso.-El, que es ea cupable renuncia d
NIL iy he de rogare yo que soy La ofendidas mo- mil
veces no!
Ell senco prolong6 agunos iastantes al eabe dc los
cuales Rosario levant6 ton6 Ia auz zne haba dcao
scbre la mesa del cuarto de nArido y dijc:
-Buenas noches, Pepe.
esta lave.
-; No la admites sf-pregunt6 Rosario ofendds
-No-respondio el-ya cntre nosatS0s acab6 ssio Il,
que me autorixaba para admitirz-
Rosario recog6 10 ave se@bsaase altvo; enir6
su r,arto sin ahadir palabrs eosr6 de uuevoei
rroio. r y
va ALI sola, toda altivcs Frnd6 doacr
dente profundo, prorrumpi6 1agrimss soslozns
,ue ahog6 sepultando Ia cabca esre s ro2ex Dc e
ch0