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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
CEMETERY CASE CONTINUED.
Defendant In Test Suit Secures Pos'
ponement for One Week.

Al the request oil NOT. J.
Friend. counsel for Fred Barrett. JUS
tice b. B. Semmes yesterday morning
continued for one week the hearing
on the suit of the Newport News
Cemetery Company against Fred NJ
Barrett for the collection of 81 fees
which II is claimed the defendan'
owes the plaintiff for keeping mp his
To-, in the cemetery for the past fou'
years. Phis suit is test case to DE
eide whether or not the company ha'
the right to assess the lot owners 10
the up-keep of the lots when th'
owners keep them in condition.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
MANY TONGERS BEGIN
WORK ON JAMES RIVER
Hundreds of Graft Gather on
Rocks on Opening Day of
Oyster Season.

Yesterday marked the opening OF
the season for longing on the public
rocks in Virginia waters and there
wss great activity on the rocks IN
James river. Hundreds OF oyster
boats were gathered around the rocks
north OF this city and if Is estimated
that something like 1000 tOngers and
culIers began work yesterday morning
in this civin;ty.
For the past three days the tongers
have been gathering near the rocks
ready for the opening Of The season
and the river has literally been alive
with little craft coming from lork
county. Hampton and the Eastern
Shore. Among the craft were a nun
Der Of two-mas;ed schooners and bug
ewes which are 20 take the oysters 20
he markets IN this and other states.
There was no more trouble on the
river Yesterday a. the tonecrs intend
n abide bv the agreement made with
Commissioner Ice not 20 attack any
more stakes IN the river II the com
mission will have a rcsurvcy made.
beginning either next Monday or
Tuesday.
IT'S said hal there Is fairly good
snppiv Of bivalges IN the public rocks
IN Iamcs river this year and the ton
gers arc looking for a rather heavy
yield this season.
Csrrisres--CsH W. y. Rouse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
BivinS' Appointments May
Bring Harmony to trustees.
VARIOUS CHARGES MADE
o. o. Bachelor Named Chairman OF
Rules and Regulations Committee,
While Huffman Heads Finance
Committee.

With the announcement yesterday
of the new cOmmitte appointments
by President Fred c. Biyins, of the
board of school trustees, members OF
the board believe that there will be
no further provocation for a reopen
ing of the trouble between Division
SUPERINTENDENT of Schools Willis A.
Jenkins and Col E w Huffman and
that in the future there Will be more
of harmony in the board than mere
has been in the past.
In naming the new committees
for the coming year. President BiVlhs
moved Col. Huffman from the CHAIR
manship Of the committee on rules
and regulations and made him chair
man of the finance committee. Inc
committee on rules and regulations
passes upon the selection OF teachers
for the schools and Superintendent Jen-
kins has most of his dealings WI II
that committee. o. d. Bachelor IS
chairman of the committee for the
next wear and J. Z. Harrison and G-
Albert LEM are the other two mem
hers The best of relations exists
between the. new members and me
superintendent.
other Changes.
President Bivins made some
changes in the other committees, 0ut
G.. V. Sutton remains as chairman OF
the committee on buildings anu
grounds. J. H. Christie also is con-
tinued on that committee and EDWIN
Phillips. who served in that capacity
while a member of the board sever di
years ago, completes the committee.
President Bivins named himself anu
" Cosby with Col Huffman on the
finance committee.
President Bivins has announced tha'
while he is president of the body he
will expect the chairmen OF all coih-
mittees' to make their reports TO 'he
hoard in writing. He believes 'hal
this will greatly facilitate matters DIT
the board meetings.
New System Proposed.
A suggestion which was made son-
time ago and which very prooaDis
will be carried out is that the commit
tees OF the board have stated meeuhss
for the consideration of matters pehu-
ing before them and that all OF the
business that comes before the poaru
unless it is imperative that it be rlsh-
cd through. be referred to the comm :
tees and threshed out there lns'e"u
of on the floor of the board.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
DESTROYER ROE DELIVERED.
Little War Craft Turned Over to De-
psrtment at Norfolk Navy Yard.

lowed by the shipyard tug Daunt-
less. the new Oil-burning turbine-driv-
en- torpedo boat destroyer Roe. the
latest product OF the plant of the
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry
Dock Company. and the first destroy
e. to be built here. left the shipyaTd
about 10 O'Clock yesterday morning
FOR the Norfolk navy yard There
the destroyer was delivered TO the
navy department. the commandment o.
the yard accepting her on behalf Of
the department.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
INSERT-News of Shipping.
Issues Notice to Mariners.

Lieutenant-C Commander deStuigeur
of the Fifth lighthouse district, has
issued the following notice to
mariners:
50 FOOT CHANNEL, CEiESA-
PEAKE BAY. VA. Thirty-fve Foot
Channel Buoy. 3. 1st-class can.
found adrift, was replaced in position
September II.
35-Foot Channel Lower End Gas
Buoy, No. 2, was found damaged and
extinguished. September IL, and will
be replaced and relighted as soon as
practicable
EAST RIVER, MOBJACK BAY
VA. Cedar Point Flats Buoy. l, a
srar. was discontinued September II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Coal for Havana.

Carrying cargo of about 1000
tons of coal, valued at $10,S0O. the
Norwegian steamer Aker Captain
Gronn. steamed yesterday for Hava-
ma. Cuba. This is the third foreign
cargo of coal sent out of this port
this week and several other vessels
are loading now for .oreign ports.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
First District Representative
Urged to Enter Field.
MUCH LOCAL INTEREST
Friends of Congressman Have Been
Hoping Quietly for Some Time That
Ne Would be in Race Next Year
Norfolk Landmarks Article.

Much Interest was manifested here
Yesterday in the announcement from
Norfolk that a strong effort is being
made to put Hon. William A. Jones
in the field as candidate for the Unit
ed states senate Mr.. Jones friends
in this city and elsewhere have
been quietly hoping for some time that
next year would find him in the sena-
iorial race. but nothing had been said
about il publicly until two Of the
Richmond afternoon papers suggested
one day this week that the First dis
trict congressman might be caDdl-
date against Senator Martin.
Yesterday the Norfolk Landmarks
said:
with developments following each
other with an unheard of rapidly in
the Old Dominion the political haze
that has hung over this city for sew
eral weeks past is beginning 10 rise
and as il does so there are several
separate and distinct facts peering
through the mist like beacon lights
through the fog
1T is generally conceded that a
new power has arisen in the Local
arena and that the old guard is wor
ried as they have not been within
decade.
THAT William A. Jones, OF the
First Congressional District, will op-
have a strong backing in this sec
ton. as stated in the Landmark Mon
day, is generally believed by those
who talked with Mr.. Jones at Rich
mond yesterday.
"A wire received in this city Mon
day afternoon stated that Mr. Jones
rad not considered the senatorial
race. This statement was taken FOR
its face value and many believe that
while he may not have been consider
ing the nomination he is now consid-
ering it and considering il very serl-
ously. He is reported TO have told
a member of the delegation that went
TO Richmond Tuesday that if he made
anv announcement in the near future
he would have to be certain that there
was genera ueAidHu iOi AAiii ~ ~'''
at is known that he received a
number of letters from Norfolk yes
terday advising him to make his an
nouncement without further delay
II is understood that the episode al
the Academy of MUSIC Monday even
ing when the senior senator from
Virginia was roundly rebuked by rep
resentative Norfolk audience has
been the occasion of as much interest
in Richmond and other parts OF the
state as it has been here.
THE mention of Congressman
Jones name was roundly cheered TO
the evident embarrassment of Sena-
tor Martin.
There was a fairly well developer
move among some of-Ihe leaders on
the stage to have one of the speakers
make formal demand that Mr..
Jones announce his candidacy at once.
older heads. however. prevailed and
argued that inasmuch as Senator Mar
tin had been requested to occupy
seat on the stage by one of the
speakers it would hardly be proper
TO make such an announcement es-
pecially after he had received such
an uncomplimentary reception from
.ba audience
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Old Dominion Line
Daily Service
FOR NEW YORK.

Steamer leaves Norfolk, foot OF
Church ST. 700 p. m. daily except
Sunday for New York direct.
JAMES RIVER NIGHT LINE
STEAMER FOR RICHMOND, VA.
Leaves Pier "A" $50 every evening".
pa sengers only. Stop at Claremont
10 land or receive passengers on
signal.
VIRGINIA NAVIGATION CON
PANY, James River Dav Line for
Richmond and all James River lani'
.n2s. Steamer leaves Newport News
tuesdays. Thursdays and SATURDAYS
at Sis a. m for Richmond. Leaves
Newport News Monday, Wednesday
ano Fr&ay at p. m, tor Norfolk
and Old Point.
"SMITHFIELD" leaves Pier "A
daily except Sunday 300 a. m. for
Norfolk, and 4:30 p. IN. for Smith
field. Ocracoke leaves pier a daily
except Sunday 3 a. M, for Smithheid
and y. m. for Norfolk.
All freight received and delivered
AT Pier A, foot OF Twonty-fifth street.
II. G.. PARKER.
Acting Agent,
Newport News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
LITTLE coy BREAKS ARM.
Playing With Heavy Moving Wagon
~ Falls Beneath Wheels.

While engaged with number Of
other boys in pulling a heavy trans
fer wagon around in a vacant lot in
East End. Roscoe Marks. the seven
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
T. Marks. 2s10 Chestnut avenue. fell
beneath the wheels Of the wagon and
sustained a fracture Of the right arm
inst below the elbow and several
bruises. lie was carried home by
his playmafes and Dr. W. J. knigh;
attended him, setting the fractured
bone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
NEWS OF SHIPPING
Speaks British Bark Eudors.

Captain Maggie, of the British
steamer Gloria de Larrlnaga, reported
at the custom house yesterday morn
ing that he spoke the british bark
Eudora, Captain George. OFF the coast
OF Carolina ON the morning of Sep
TENDER ~. The bark asked TO be
reported to her owners as being safe
and well.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Sailor Taken to Washington.

Detective Sergeant O'Dea, OF the
Washington. d. C., police depart
ment. yesterday came here for Ma
thew NJ. Lawrence. the young sailor
who was being held here for the
Washington authorities. He was tax
en- back to Washington last night 10
stand trial on the charge Of passing
worthless checks TO the amount OF
800
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
SHIPPING REPORT.
Thursday, September Is, 1910.
Arrived

Steamer Maltn Head (Br). Camp
bell. New Orleans-to Chesapeake &
Ohio Coal Agency Company for bunk
er coal.
Steamer Melrose, Frostad, Boston
to New River Consolidated Coal
Company in ballast.
Barge Sagua from Boston-to Ber-
wind-White Coal Mining Company in
ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Collier Melrose Arrives.

The big American steam collier
Melrose. captain Frostad, arrived yes
terday morning from Boston to load
1900 tons of coal for the return trip
to Boston. She will be loaded by
the New River Consolidated Coal
Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Texas OFF for Havana.

Carrying quantity of export
freight loaded here, the Norwegian
steamer Texas. of the Bryde Line
steamed yesterday for Havana and
Vera Cruz. She drought passengers
and merchandise here from Christi
ana, Norway, Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Arrives for Fuel Coal.

The British steamer Malin Head
Captain Campbell. arrived in por'
yesterday evening from New Orleans
TO load fuel coal. She is bound TO
port in Europe and will steam to
day after taking her supply.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Enters Suit for Divorce.

Through his attorney. W. T. Moss.
John William Dobson has fled suit
in the clerks Office Of the Corpora.
ton Court for a divorce from his
wife. Hattie w, DobsOn. who now
lives in Pittsylvsnia county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16

I-rIfafrI. or infanrd tcofl VIII pafnIuI
s-slhnRs - the joirte. tins trestrncnt
r1ves Instant rrlicf, and nnintr 70
ss--rlv r-,r. q tho mos. distressing
rsses cufic1Ira sap f25c.l and 'uti-
s-,rs Oinfu,cnt Co., arr sold through
cr,f the World. Guaranfc~d an-oirteiy
rr.r.. Potter Drug a Chem Corp. Soc
Prop-.. las Columbus Ave, BostoE-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Manv Vessels Coming.

Quite a large amount Of tonnage
is under charter to load here at this
time and for the next week it is ex
pected that there will be large mum
Der of arrivals in port.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Ask Your Physician

About "TIsIT.~ acts like magic on
the liver and bowcls-no gripping.
i0c and &c. Au Druggists and ).
G. GORSUCH 4 co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Sailed.

Steamers Gloria de Larrinaga (Brj.
Maggie. New York via Boston; Texas
CNor.), Havana and Vera Cruz; Aker
{Nor). Havana.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Calendar for Today.
Weather at Cane Henry.

CAPE HENRY, VA. September 10
Cloudy. wind north, thirty-six miles
moderate sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Cleared.

Steamer Texas (Nor). Peterson.
Havana and Vera Cruz-Furness.
Witty & Company. Ltd.
Steamer Aker (Nor). Gronn, Ha-
vana-Berwind-W White Coal Mining
Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16

cIIra Soap. Dry am
ancint freely with
Curcura Ointment.
Wear during the night
light bandazcs u old,
SIT cotton ~ linen
For rcd. rough hands.
dry. itching palms.
with rhapclcss nails.
and for tir- scninr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE.

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RY.
Fast Trains TO Richmond and the
West.
Lave Newport News 1905 a. m,
and sos D. m. daily.
Local Trains 10 Richmond
600 a. m; 500 y. m. daily.
Trains arrive Newport News 1000
o. m, 1890 a. m, $3.50 y. m. and
1920 p. m.
Steamer Service for Norfolk.
Leave Newport News 1895 a. m.
and 5:35 y. m. daily.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
Katie Green's Case Continued.

Jn the police court yesterday morn
INK. Justice Brown continued until to-
day the case of Katie Green. a nc
gross. charged with arson. The
woman was arrested wednesday
evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
SORE FEET
And Hands, with ShapeleSs
Nails, Yield to Cuticura.

Soak the feet or hands on rrtiruz
N q strong. hot. creamy iathcr a 'uti.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16

Au,omobnes-cau W. y Rouse.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16

Just Try c. B. S. Special
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16

Jus; Try c. B. 5. Special
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
PHILLIPS LINE

Fast steamer fUkONOkET leaves
P.er A every Monday. "wednesday e.d
Friday 7.fs a. m. for PETERSBURG snd
James River lsndinEs- Every Toes
day. Thursday ssd Saturday for No
solk at sto 2. -. FrsiEft aud p1s
s>nK-r EoIs,;ts<. n CHRISTIAN.
49,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-09-16
M. & NJ. Transportation Co.
STEAMSHIP LINES

Passengers and Freight.
Newport News TO Baltimore
Daily Except Tuesday S p. m
Fares $500 One Vsy-S5Joo Rovad
Trip-inclucins ststeroom Berth.
Tickets to All Points
Norfolk to Boston
Daily except Thursdays p n
Norfolk to Providence
Every Mon. Thur and Sat .. m
First class fare 70
Boston Providence
One rav . s12.g0 s12e0
Round frip - a20G 1900
Including Meals and StaterooE Berth
For tickets and further Information,
apply to p. y. BRAGG. Agent,
Newport News, Va.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-06-12
"Mpnos Calonei; Duran mas

Ell secreto esta descub;erto V puede
seguir existien do como 81 la adivinan-
"a nunca hubiera sido preguntsda.
No, ,tsmpoco puede seguir. San Juan
no va seguir siendo 10 que era sntes,
asi es que lus casas van 4 parecer mas
hermo sas, V mas rrjsperas las perso-
mas que en- elias moran, Parte del di'
nero que gastaban en- otras pinturas
lea queiari para comprar o''a' cosas.
La contesta: ijn a Ia adiviusnza q
la sigui,nte: paede I'd. pintar un edi-
fcio con menos galones de pintura de
Plomo y Zinc ''Devoe" que de otras
pinturas, y lie durara mucho pas que
81 10 pintara con piuturs de Piomo y
aceite mezcladas 4 mano.
De clio hay prueba abuudante en-
todos los Estados Unidos, y de 10 que
el pdblico economizsrd con ell uso de
esta pintura habra aun todavfa mas
abundante prueba. - JULIAN Ma
TIENzo SUCRs; venden esta pintura
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-06-12

Magdalena de mis- promesas? VI
este Sc fua v faltar'po una, a falta
por mil yquinientas. Que no Sc digs
que a Leon, a todo un leon, Sc le hs
lido la cabeza por tres traguitos
iVenga ell szumbre! No, mejor e;
pegar Ia boca a la llave que no hay
mejor leche que la mamada directe
mente de la propia vaca!!
Y ALI 10 encontro Nagdalena er
toda la horrible repugnancia de Is
embriaguez, revolcandose entire vi
no v cieno.
Ell lfquido que salia por la abierts
llave lie azotaba el rostro Y en- su in
consciencia creyendo era alguien q
le molestaba, dando manotadas
al surtidor del vino generoso, lie de,
cia con lenguaje trapajoso y pesado
iQuitate majadero!
Magdalena sinti6 una compassion
sin lfmites, al contemplar aquel-
cuadro, condujo a SUI habitaci6n a
su desgraciado consorte, 10 asisti6
diligente, sin desplegar sus labios
para emitir ell menor reproche. Guam
do los vapores del vino Sc lie hubie-
ron disipado, Leon Sc sinti6 suma-
mente avergonzado y no pudo con
tenerse cuando al tratar de acaricia
a su virtuosa companera, esta lie di
10 con tono burl6n y sonriente:
iQuitate majadero!
Mira, Magdalena, 81 quieres
que tengamos la fiesta en- paz, rega
la @ bOta esas tres condenadas barri
cas-. No quise tropezar con clistia
mas, menos con otra turca tan ma.
jestuosa como la pasada.
-Tu sabes, LEON, ,tmio, que aqut
Sc hace 10 que tu quieras.
-Si, 81, 10 que yo quiero; pero re
sulta al fin que hago siempre 10 que
te da la CANA. Ella por toda replica
lie present6 Leoncito, estampando
cada uno un beso en- los mofletudos
carrillos del bebS.
Tn aho habfa transcurrido y Leon
exceptuando que Sc lie iban los ojos
tras cualquier falda, llevaba una vi,
da ejemplar.
A la verdad, Sc decia, que me es-
un santo varon, desde
que SOY papa; nj me entusiasman
la gentileza y contoneos de esas 81
renas de TERRA, nj me hace chas-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-06-12
axsUV

no amiga que estrechaba, ha ldo
|senalando las cartas con las cuales
he arruinado Embellishments a
mi marido, pero 10 he salvado mo-
ralmente Y he asegurado ell porvenlr
de nuestro hijo.
-sDonde esta Leoncito, nuestro
hijo?
-Miralo, ALI viene a reclblrnos
amenazante con su espada de hola
de lata.
Ell Leoncito es va nuestro tlra-
no, Magdalena.
va d omar6 bien ese cachorro.
Y Leon estampando un beso en- la
frente de SUI esposa lie decfa
81, 81, eres la domadora de Leo
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-06-12
(61 del Campeonsto do la Correspondence.

, la astronomia, bibliomano del lbrt
)cuaresmal y 10 que es peor hija, po
, una Eva abandona cualquier para
so. Tu vas q ser muy desgraciad'
al lado. de ese viborezno."
-Pues, amiga mia, asf con tod
sus lunares, asf 10 quiero; mancha
tiene el sol y la luna; y 81 quiere We
un rostro agraciado ponga una mai
chita negra en- forma de lunar y II
hace suggestive y bello. Pues me gus
tan mas, defectos vistos, que alifa
| fes tapados. No me agrada que ha
BILE en- esa forma del que ha de ser
mi esposo.
NADIA de 10 dicho, ninita de mi
ojos, que 20 me Sc Ia coplilla
Isl hablar es mengua
Pues ponen hocico,
Atemos la lengua,
Cerremos el pico.'
Tres fueron las condiciones qut
puso Magdalena q Leon Llera pars
dar su mano al famoso libertino
Que estableciese su casa frente aun
garlic; que deseaba lie sirviesen las
doncellas mas buenas mozas que sc
encontrasen; y que la bodega la pro,
veyese de tres bar1icas de vinos gene
rosos acreditados por SUI proceden-
cia Y antiguedad.
Tn POGO Sc arisco nuestro hombre
con tan extrahas peticiones; perc
como el capricho era facil de salts
facer y era muy de su gusto, miel
sobre hojuelas.
Sc efectu6 ell matrimonio y hago
gracia al lector de la luna de miel,
pues la dentera es siempre una sem
saci6n desagradable y basta supo-
ner un diluvio de carihos y sonrisas,
unas cuantas gruesas de caricias Y
'algunas toneladas de besos, mas dull
ces que caramelos en- boca de repre-
sentantes; pero que a Leon va leiban
empalagando tantas dulzuras. Por
otra parte tres tentaciones en- su ca
sa en- forma de tres carilindas, que
la luna de miel las trafa medic de-
rretidas, era mucho para un hon.
bre de carne y hueso, fragil y levan
tisco por la raza.
La hora serfa que San Pedro por
tercer vez neg6 al maestro, cuando
Leon en- gatuperio inaudito Sc diri-
gia a la habitaci6n de las doncellas,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-06-12

quear Ia lengua de gusto ell rico Me
doc 8 ell Chartres legitimo; no hay
duda que con los amos Sc plerden
los gustos. Lo que ST recuerdo con
placer es la emocionante sensaclon
de poner algunas CALIFORNIA; sobre
un dos de oro seductor V esparar
ansioso, con la vista fila en- las ma
nos del banquero, con ell corazon
palpitante, los nervios rabeldes, ln-
tranquilos, anhelante, como espe-
rando ell 81 sabrosisimo de una boca
rola y graciosa. A f6, que esta noche
vlslto la vecina timba, que para ESQ
son los vecinos, para e'trerhar re-
laclones con ellos v despu5s tener Ell
gusto de enfadarse Y negarles ell sa-
ludo.
Y poniendo .n practica su prop6
sito, las ocho de Ia noche Leon lu-
gaba en- fir me, acreditando su nom
bre, con toda Ia experiencia y entu-
siasmo de los del oficio.
Pero encontr6 10 inesperado: una
dana con un dense velo la faz:
acercandose altapete verde empez0
& hacer apuestas formidables hasta
que termin6 por copar Ia banca.
Entonces, dirigi6ndose Leon, lie
diio:
-Caballero, no Sc admiten puests
por menos de veinte luises.
Llera Sc sinti6 mortificado V ex-
tendiendo un chek por mil pesos, so
10 diio; "Juego".
Mas Ia suerte le era adverse, diez
veces repiti6 la misma operaci6n con
igual resultado. Cuando vic por
Ultima vez su derrota, cay6 desfa-
llecido sobre la silla, diciendo: i Es-
toy arruinado!
No, lie dijo una voz$dulce. Era
| a banquera, la cual alzando cl velo
que cubria su faz, lie presentaba los
cheks que habia eXtendido.
-iMagdalena!
-Yo, amigo mio, que he querido
probarte que ell jugador tiene que
robar 8 dejarse de-robar.
-SPero, tn sabes jugar,?
-Por ii he aprendido, esperaba
este momento. Vamos a casa.
Y al cruzar Ia calle lie decia: Yes
este anillo; ell lugar de ocultar Ia
aguja emponzonada como el de los
Borgias, que heria de muerte Ia ma