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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-12-02

Els, querida senora de los clos ex-
Craordlnaf1os, que en- este adorador de
10 clasico, hay un romantico que vie
ae de muy lejos.
-S Desde donde?
-Desde Ell Caucaso.
-oY desde cuandoq
-~Desde Promoted No Sc lsomhra
lsted, y escuche estos conceptos: 5Por
ventura Promoted no es la encarnaci6n
del eterno elemento romantico en- medic
de la cultura helenica9 Quien ha di-
cho esas palabras, en- catalan, es un com.
patrlota de Raimundo Lulio, un ma
llorquln cuya b6veda craneana encierra
lcosas hermosa5 y profundas que han va
brotada en periodos robustos en- ala
dos apotegmas que anuncian cosas gran
des. Sc llama Gabriel Alomar el Fr-
turista.
Palma parecla verdadera v fantasti-
camente incendiarse. Habla en- el am
blente como una miel vespertina un
abeJeo de versos. En- la parte de la cos
ia en- que nOSOtrOs nos hallAbamOs no
habla sol en- tanto que la ciudad apa-'
recla nuestrOs ojos toda una luz viva
~ alucinante. la bahia especular re-
t1eJaba Ia milagrosa vision 4 modo de
un CRYSTAL de encanto.
Lady Perhaps-este es el nombre de
mi amiga--se qevant6 y Sc puso 4 SON
reir delante del magn1fco espectaculo,
y sonriendo, dijo lentamente He aqui,
pues, una tarde clasica Y I'M momento
romantico.
--Lo clasico, no romantico, 10 silnbo-
lista, 10 decadente, no son mas que face
tas del eterno diamante Poes1a. listed
misma, sonora, a quien no sentara sino
bien el nombre de Musa, comprende to-
dos esos aSpectOs, puesto que en- 81 com
tiene la Ira y la Illusion. Un mtisico hi
20 una vez delante de mi el elogio de
la mentira, pero no tan bella y elegan-
temente como un poeta compatriota de
usted. Pues bien, la mentira no existe,
pues ella no tiene representation sino
como la negaci6n de la verdad. No hay
mas que una verdad, asi como no hay
mas que una belleza, sin ser esta res
plandor de aqu6lla, seg1n Ell decir pla-
t6nico. Ahora, esa verdad y esa belle"
"a son vistas traves de las lentes inf
nitas de las Observation-Disclosures. 7 esta.
mos metaflsicos, mi amable Lady.
(Continda en- Ia Ia. plana.) !
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
New tuberculosis Remedy
Based on Medicine

To say that specific exists 70. the
'uie OF Consumption is perhaps too
'ronc statement, but in Eckman's AL
;erdtils We have a medicine that has
Hcen tho means of saving many life
. years of usefulness, and In perma-
emily curing large number OF Con-
rumr'ives.
Certainly person afflicted with q
wasting disease should be we'll fed with
wholesome. nourishing food, but fire.
lucntly raw eggs in quantities cause .
liceStiNc breakdown, and then no food
..ou. isles AS for milk, very good
God fer many. but a producer Of bill
BUSINESS for some,
Any diet that keeps Consumptivo
vel r'u'shed is the right one, but
What is ;;oing to cure the patient Eek
ing many Il case Of Consumption. Let
hose speak who know. Here is a speci-
mcn-- 90 savannah ST., Rochester, N, Y.
GCntlemen: "On June 3, 1907, I was
operated tiron for Tubercular peritonl.
Us. at St Mary's Hospital, Rochester,
y. \. After the operation. my physician
gave me up as hopeless. was then
urged by priest to take Eckman's AL
terat!se. which l did. My weight at the
steadily gained in health and strength.
| now weigh l95 lbs. and am absolutely
cured Believing l owe it to myself and
others. 7 make this statement"
lSigned AflidaviD EDNA FINER
Eckmans Alternative cures Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Affections. Ask for booklet Of cured cases
and write to the Eckman Laboratory,
philadelphia. Pa, for additional evidence
Tor Sale by all leading druggists and
y 4 Clamm.r Croscn
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
OPEN AIR SCHOOLS INCREASE
sixty-Five Places Instituted for Chill
dren Afflicted With TubercuIo.
sis Since January, 1907.

New Yorkshire January l. 1907
65 open air schools for children af
flicted with or predisposed to tubercu
losis have been established In % cit
les, according to an announcement
made in bulletin issued recently by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention Of tuberculosis.
The first open air school In the
United States was established in Jan
uary 1, 1907. by the board of education
of Providence, r. l., at the instance OF
DR.. Ellen A. Stone. The next school
was established in May of the same
year at Pittsburg, third one at Bos
ton in July, 1908. and the fourth al
Bellevue hospital in New York in De
cember. 1908. During the year 1905
ten schools in five different cities were
opened; in 1910, 16 schools in II cit
les were opened; and eight schools If
Ave cities have been opened to April
/, 1911, while definite provision hat
been made for ~ more schools in sil
cities. Many cities are considering
the question and will act during the
coming year.
New York city now has in operation
IL open air schools and classes, and
definite provision has been made fol-
II similar classes to be opened by
next fall. Boston has Ave open all
classes in its schools, and Chicago also
has several
According to reports received by the
National Association, the result Of the
open air class work has been to re
store most of the children to norma.
health and efficiency. One of these
open air schools or classes should be
established for each $4,000 popula
ton. especially In cities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

"Allow me to welcome you. sir" he
said. "Nly name is Aaron Randall.
and ] have the honor to be cousin to
the poor children you have befriended.
May ! offer you morning dram. sir?'
Moreau accepted the glass with his
native courtesy and. raising 1t. muir
INJURED: with yoh. sun! | regret" he
added in his best manner. THAT |
have never been able to meet the la
dies Of yoh Cousins household. and !
was delighted to hear today from Mr..
Randall that am to have the pleasure
Of helping to complete the punishment
| began mob than a year ago on the
destroyer Of this family's happiness.
| allude, sub, to the notorious Cameo
Kirby"
you call pistol ball through the
right lung only Il beginning. coionel"
mildly inquired Aaron. impressed by
his visitors evident prowess
1.-THE ball put through Kirbys
right lung. sub, was the result of my
Indignation fob Others" replied Mo
reau "The one shall hope to put
through his heart is fob myself. Yoh
family's plan fob disposing Of the
scoundrel has my entire approval. sub.
have the honor to tell yoh that
Cameo Kirby's continued existence has
achieved this Importance. 1t has be-
come an annoyance to me-Colonel
Jacques Gaspard Deschamps Moreau-
and shall wipe him from the earth"
'Let us hope so." agreed Aaron.
"Miche I.arkin Bunce TO- to see de
genaman what's jest come" announc-
ed old Group. popping his head around
the door and making polite bow.
Before the gentleman could arise Kir-
by's partner shouldered his way past
the negro and strobe into the room.
"Well, Moreau. I've run you down
ut last" he exclaimed cynically. eying
the startled gambler. i've hunted
the town for you. from the Sale de
Condo to Congo square. reckon you
know who I come from"
Moreau. momentarily staggered.
quickly recovered his wonted compo-
sure. His immediate task was to get
rid Of Aaron before the latter was in
possession Of any plain truths-truths
with which the Overheated Bunce
seemed to be bursting.
"Mr. Randall he said politely and
with no evidence of haste. my bust
ness with this gentleman is private
Might ! beg Of YOU
"He kin stay for all I care" inter-
rupted Kirby's partner.
Not at all. not at ALL" apologized
Aaron. 1.-THE house is yours. SIR" he
added. turning to his honored guest
With another bow. which this time in
cluded Mr.. Bunce. he hastily left the
room.
Seemed kinder anxious to git him
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LUMBER YARDS ARE ALSO
THREATENED BY FLAMES.
Kaiser Box Factory Is Burned, Loss
100000, With Insurance
Of $4,000.
Ito be continued,

saltwater. May 8. - A destructive
fire visited South Saltwater. The loss
is 100000 with $4,000 insurance
The great piles of lumber GOVERNS
acres with foundation Of sawdust
edgings and other combustibles made
It difficult to extinguish the flames.
The department of this city as wei
as of the village, with the aid of fire
fighting apparatus of mills and factor
les, together with hundreds of men,
were combined to check the flames
The United States boat yards with ID
buildings were endangered and only
saved by streams of water poured
upon them, they being within so fee,
Of blazing lumber piles.
The A. A. Ewart sawmill was under
sheet OF flames, but was saved by its
automatic sprinkling system and
streams Of water from the mill. The
David Tozer big saw mill plant and
lumber yard and the st. Croix Manu-
featuring Co. plant. adjoining imme
diately on the south, and were saved
by favorable wind and plentiful use
of water. the village of South Still.
water being across the street from the
destroyed factory. The fact that there
was strong gale of wind directly to.
ward the east and the st. Croix
meant the saving of the village and
other valuable property. The factory
destroyed was owned by VIM. Kaiser
as was the burned lumber yard of sew.
eral acres.
The factory was worth $4,000 with
an insurance of $4,000. There were
100000 feet of lumber worth $780,.
600, with 100000 insurance. There
were IL Omaha and N. P. cars. some
loaded with lumber. partly burned.
GNnd Rapids Has Bad Fire.
Duluth. May S-Grand Rapids,
MIMI. suffered a $4,000 fire. The
Hughes block and contents were de.
stroyed. The building cost S35, 900 last
year and contained the Hughes de-
partment store. practically all of the
legal offices in the town, and the hall
which has been occupied by the Cath
Ole church since the church proper
was destroyed by fire last winter.
The insurance was nominal The orr
gin of the fire is unknown. Reports
from Grand Rapids are that the fire.
men at one time had the fire under
control. but switch engine ran over
the two lines Of hose which were
strung across the railroad and severed
them. cutting off the water supply
temporarily.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

ton o. fI' marse. Rut he gun to yell
lahk he's kilt. Den li'r nmrse all he dc
Is to smile when we bend oveh him
an he say to de pickaninny. Come
cheer up OATS all he say. lyin' dere
wifi his laig broken. OATS all. subj
Group hesitated aud then added: II
amt seen III marse sence he was a
i'r boy. and dey say he tuhn out very
bad. But iahk ! tole 20 Is de way he
done when he was Ii'r boy. an dey
call him LIT Marse Come Cheer Up
Thank 20. sun" And. with bow, the
old serving man withdrew.
"Perhups you can understand" com.
mented Nine. Davezac.
MY dear lady replied the judge.
II fear the argument Is wasted. 1t is
q fact that the late Emperor Nero, q
we'll known but disreputable charac-
ter in Roman history. was very ten
der hearted during his boyhood."
"And." added Aaron. with much bit
terness, that soul of such promise
as child should have fallen SO low as
man makes him all the less deserv.
ing Of your pity. The case against
this Kirby is quite clear"
perhaps I am YER foolish that
can't believe with you." she returned
But are we not going to the planta-
ton to forget all such things? Let
us not discuss the matter further"
1t was not long before young Ran
dali arrived and acquainted the others
with his happy meeting with Colonel
Moreau. 1t was then agreed that the
boy in order to prepare his home for
the honored guest should precede the
others to Plaquemine. Judge Pley-
dell having orders to leave at his
plantation. proceeding from there to
the Randalls' home. the pleasure Of
receiving Colonel Moreau was thus
left in the hands of Aaron.
HE may be here ut any moment"
explained Tom, land as must change
into riding toys you will have to re-
ceive him, cousin. One Of our blood
must be here to welcome him. don't
think we can show too much honor to
the man who tried to avenge my IA
ther. So far am the only member
Of the family who has made his ac-
quaintance l will come down as soon
as l can. but you will not find him
difficult to entertain. He's fine fel-
low in every sense Of the word"
Shortly after Judge Pleydell had de-
parted. while the ladies were busily
engaged with their packing and young
Randall was dressing. the tall figure
Of the flower of southern chivalry.
portmanteau In hand. arrived at Nine.
Davezac's and was heartily greeted by
the expectant Aaron. who. sensible Of
his duties as host. put forth every ef-
fort to receive this distinguished Wis
itor in the manner betting one who
owned such presu1nable rank and vir-
tue.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

seconds. fob. already having had one
encounter. we are permitted to meet
alone. Gentlemen. see yoh have
guessed the truth. The fact is ] am
going to relieve yoh of the annoyance
certain plan might have occasioned
yoh. have just received word that
Cameo Kirby is awaiting me now at
the dueling oaks. We show our weap
ons on sight. and this time shall kill
him."
mo. by God. you don't! claim
that right!' cried Tom. Our plan il
bad! | never liked it anyway. They
kept ME from going out after him yes
terday. Now he's where | can get
him
This quarrel is between Kirby and
myself. suh.' sharply interrupted Mo
reau. 1.-The message was to me-"
Il take it off your hands," exclaimed
Tom. laughing wildly. Its mine by
right. and | claim it. Thank God. in
half an hour can look my family in
the face without shame. and Adele
will at last take off her mourning
Il repeat. subj" returned Moreau.
with quiet fnality. that this ia my
affair. regard it as an execution.
cannot and will not permit any inter-
ference on yoh part. Merely tell the
ladies that was delayed and will fol-
low on horseback later. And kindly
take charge Of my portmanteau."
Sullenly realizing the others fxity
Of purpose. the boy turned to his sad
dlebags, from which he produced
silver mounted pistol. White faced
and trembling with passion. he hand
cd it to the colonel. AT least" he
said. with an effort ut dignity aud self
composure. do me the favor of using
this instead of your own Since my
fathers death | have always carried
it. 1t belonged to him and is the one
that scoundrel caused him to turn
upon himself"
II respect the sentiment and yoh
wishes, sub" replied Moreau. hand.
ing his own weapon to Aaron. who
gingerly placed 1t in the colonels
pOrtmantean.
won't you even take me as wit
ness?" pleaded Tom. ''EIc won't see
me. for III hide in the underbrush."
Impossible Mr.. Randall. ask yoh
word to continue yoh journey exactly
as yoh have planned. Never fear:
shall see yoh at the plantation this
evening When yoh come In sight Of
yoh fields today look upon them In
peace. fob by that time there will b.
no one to dispute them with yoh. Yoh
servant. gentlemen And. bowling.
the good colonel blithely stepped forth
into the morning sunshine and headed
for the distant ducling oaks
From the window Tom Randall i'm
patiently watched the others depar-
ture. and when at length the estima-
BILE defender Of the family. serene
upon his coming interview with Kir-
by. had turned Il nearby corner the
boy sprang Off the window seat and
seized his hat.
"Where are you going?" sharply de-
manded Aaron. attempting to bar the
others way.
'Don't NEEDLE with me.' violently
warned Tom. IF ever a man had the
right to another's life | have right
to Cameo Kirby's. Colonel M"reau
may have taken it from inc. but do
you think I'm not going to see 1t
doneY"
Not in honor" said Aaron sternly.
Each was to so alone"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

While no way has yet been found to
make life perpetual, it is a fact that
life can be prolonged. Many people die
before their time because the organs
become clogged and cannot do their
work. To keep the body open, active
and free from impurities there must be
no constipation. dyspepsia, fatulency.
liver troubles, etc. If old or young
people suffer from these complaints they
can find ready cure with DR.. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsin. It is absolutely
guaranteed to do what is claimed, and
if you want to try it before buying,
Sem your address for a free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caid-
we'll Bldg Monticello; III. 1t is sold
by all druggists at SOC and 81 a bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
TERMS
EVergreenS.

Those who are in need of evergreens
will do we'll to call on me at my place
% miles east of Protivin. l also have
some fruit trees for sale
also have few young Aberdeen
Angus bulls to offer. They are out of
such strains as Prince Ito, Baltimore of
Glendale. Aberlour, and Pansy's Black
hawk, the worlds champion at the St.
Louis worlds fair and the Chicago In
ternational stock show.
Inspection invited.
JOHN J. WALENTA,
Route 2, Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps7

No, Never. Its foolish to fear fan
cied evil, when there are real and dead
ly perils to guard against in swamps
and marshes, bayous, and lowlands.
These are the malaria germs that cause
ague. chills and fever, weakness, aches
in the bones and muscles and may in
duce deadly typhoid But Electric
Bitters destroys and casts out these
vicious germs from the blood. "Three
bottles drove all the malaria from my
system" wrote VIM. Fretwell, of Luz
CANA, N. C. "and I've had fine health
ever since" Use this safe, sure rem
edy only. SOC at P. A. Clemmer's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

"What honor did klrby snow my IA.
ther?" cried the boy. Get everything
ready at the plantation and tell Adele
that Colonel Moreau and I will follow
on horseback. If Moreau doesn't finish
Kirby will. III get him somehow"
And. finging aside Aaron's detaining
arm. he dashed from the house.
Ito be continued}
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Inflammatory Rheumatism Immedi.
atelv Relieved.

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind. (,
says: "My wife had inflammatory
Rheumatism in every muscle and joint;
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition: had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians, but
received no benefit until she tried DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. 1t
gave immediate relief and she was
able to walk about in three days. am
sure it saved her life" Sold by Ed
ward T.. Tomas, Druggist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
Prolonging Life.

z. A Clemmer, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12

out O. the way" commented the in.
truder after a moments silence. ~
reckon you didn't hardly caIkilate OH
Gene Eirby's turning up here in Moo
Orleans just about now. I reckon u
you had you might have stayed hid In
Mexico"
you think I'd hide from Gene Kir.
by" demanded Moreau. folding bis
arms and gIaring at the other.
u don't think you will no more" re-
piled Bunce laconically. you know.
Jack what I admire about you is the
impidence Il good skeer puts into you.
You're so skeercd of Kirby's getting
you you've got ih:' lnipdence to he
here with the Randall family because
sou think it's tue last place he'd look
for you"
"Well?" demanded MORGAN.
Yes: he's pretty we'll again. and he's
waiting for you. colonel. He don't
know these folks. and he don't care
what they think Of him. It's you he's
after. and guess you wouldn't exact
~ like him to have talk with Tom
Randall That's where I've got you
You've got to meet Kirby yourself
stead o. waiting for this young Ran
dali to try 1t for you. You've got sense
enough to know that. II Tom went
you might have both of them after
you"
Il suppose" said the other suavely.
you mean may hope for a settle
ment Of my affairs with Kirby?"
'Oh. you bet you can hope" chuc-
killed. Bunce when | left Gene two
hours ago said Id find you for him.
He went to the 'dueling oaks'-yOu
know them-and will there for You.
He'll be ut the fur end-alone You 20
into the grove at this end-alOne. After
you've seen each other shoot when you
please. Do you understands"
"Tcll him I'll be there" said Moreau
grimly.
On Bunce's departure Colonel Mo
reau, with his usual amiable manner
and native regard for the truth. ac-
quainted Aaron and Tom Randall with
the sudden alteration in his plans. add
ing that for the present he must defer
his meeting with the ladies.
"Foh this" he concluded. producing
his Derringer. means an appointment
l cannot decline We dispense With
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER v.
~ HIS trouble has driven Tom
pretty near crazy" went
kE%3 on the judge. land I've put
or his and nv daughter
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' sssss sss Of M9zzlS77z@
use Aliens Foot.Ease.

the antiseptic powder to shake into the
shoes. Makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. Relieves painful, swollen, ten.
der, sweating. aching feet and takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample free. Address,
Allen S. Omsted. LIE Roy, N. Y. "a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
KING DEL

The largest -rro,ting Bred Stallion in tho
country. weight 800 lbs. can easily be made
to weigh 1000 lbs \ No. | sire of carriage
and general purpose horses.
WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1911
AT
CHESTER nom Thursday night TIL Monday
morning.
DAVIS CORNERS Monday noon.
CRESCO. ut Dr. Buttons barn, Monday
night until Thur sday morning.
MIR. WALTERS FARM, $ miles north OF
Bonair. Thursday noon.
Parties wishing to raise horses of good
size, Il I'D who do not care to use sires of the
draft breed. would onsult their best interests
to look this horse up
DESCRIPTION AND PEDIGREE
KING DEL was foaled in May 1888: Is a
bl lck with star in forehead: II hands high
and weighs l,o0O lbs.
SIRED by Mark Dell 2:l5l4, son of Del
march 2llls. the sire of ~ in standard list.
DAM-Daisy, by Ilawleys Trouble, son of
Il ouble 800. sire of . and of the dams of in
standard list. Son of Almont 33, sire of 81 in
standard list. Almont's sons have sired 5S7
and his daughters have produced l33 in
standard list.
End DAM-Betee, by Dan McIntirc, son OF
Mambrino Champion.
TERMS
$1,000 to insure live foal. $500 TO insure mare
in foal. $500 for single service cash at time of
service. Parting with mare or removing
from neiyhborhood for fetS the insurance and
pay for service is then due. viii he careful
to prevent accidents, but will not be respons-
ible if any occurr. License No. 266.
W. l.. CARTER. owner. Chester, Iowa.
GEO. THOMAS, Groom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-12
The Farmers Home.

A Sl.0O day house. Especial at
tention paid the farmer trade. With
more stable room l am prepared to
give farmers better accommodation
than ever. J. w. WENTWORTH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-25
yo HAVE CHOICE or DEATHS.

Condemned men in Nevada will have
the choice OF death by hanging, shoot
ing or poison, as proyid by = pro-
posed statute drafted by the code COM
mission and presented to the legisla-
ture.
Hydrocyanic acid is the poison Mon
toned, and one drop on the end Of the
tongue will produce instant death.
The proposed statute says that the
Judge at the time of pronouncing sem
tence shall allow The defendant to des-
ignate which method OF death he de-
sires. II the condemned person elects
voluntarily to take hydrocyanic acid.
he shall be provided with a sufficient
QUANTITY To cause instantaneous death
at least 10 minutes before the time for
carrying out of the death sentence by
the prison physician at the order OF the
warden.
This shall be written on the bottle:
There is contained herein sufficient
quantity of hydrocyanic acid to cause
instantaneous death. you are author
lied to take the same for the purpose
of carrying into execution the sentence
Of death heretofore pronounced against
YOU"
Should the prisoner fail to take the
poison then, it is specified, be shall be
hanged forthwith.