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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06

Mrs. Luther Thompson was a
visitor from Fowler between
trans Wednesday.
A limited amount of sour kraut
at Martins Meat Market at Is
cents per gallon.
Next Sunday will be Mothers
Day-attend church service on
that day somewhere.
Mrs. Cora Louer left last week
for Kansas City where she goes
for medical aid.
Mrs. E. NJ. Dutton went to
Hutchinson to-day for a short
stay.
H. Llewelyu Jones went to La
mar, Colorado Wednesday on
legal business.
Miss Beulah Marshall is at
tending the Sunday School Jubi-
lee being held in Topeka.
Miss Marjorie Bodle left last
Sunday for an extended stay in
the eastern part of the state.
Mrs. J. w. Ross was called to
Pratt Wednesday on account OF
the serious illness of her mother
Thos Martin and family have
returned to Fowler to reside,
Mr.. Martin came to Meade up
on his election to the Office Of
sheriff four years ago, from Fow'
Ter.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06
Cimarron Items

o. j.. Wayland went to Forgan
Monday after his sister who
came to make them a short visit.
M. c. Banker delivered hogs
to Plains Friday.
Joe Lee, Alma Grinstaff and
Miss Huston were callers at P.
r. Carrells Sunday.
Lone Star school closed Tues
day with a program, and basket
dinner.
J. E. Kuntz's spent Sunday at
]. NJ. Adams.
]. Stockmeyer lost horse last
week.
Jake Blues were the guests of
B. w. Wards Sunday.
James Ticknor spent the week
visiting his Uncle Wilson Powell
and wife who live near the river.
J. S. Burgets and H. M. Trout
mans were Sunday visitors at
E. M. Sparks.
NJ. c. Banker is having a we'll
drilled in one of his pastures.
Grandpa Powell had valuable
colt to die with the distemper
this week.
BETTY"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06
Notice

DR.. G. A. Davies, specialist
on diseases of the eye, ear, nose,
and throat will be at the office of
DR.. Leslie in Meade on Monday
every two weeks, beginning on
May 10th.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06
Strayed or Stolen

One brown mare colt, coming
two years old this fall, weight
about 800 pounds. Reasonable
reward for information leading
to recovery.
Ira McSherry,
Meade, KS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06
Berries

Braden will have berries Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday of
each week during the season.
Leave YOUR standing order.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06
For Sale

When you are thinking of
having good grade of photos
taken remember that Backe, the
photographer at Meade. not only
promises you a good picture,
strictly up to date, but he also
guarantees you satisfac-
tory picture.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-05-06

Get your window glass at The
M. & M. Drug Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20
The L-eqion OF Honor.

In 1902 Bonaparte proposed the for
nation Of Il legion Of honor which was
to include in its ranks men Of distinc-
ton from every walk in life, not only
soldiers, but savants, jurists and au-
thOrS.
at is aristocratic in it's tendency"
said Berlier, a distinguished lawyer,
leading France back to the ancient
regime when crosses, badges and rib
bons were the toys Of monarchy"
Well" replied Napoleon, "men are
led by toys. The French are not all
changed by ten years Of revolution;
they are what the Gauls were-ferce
and tickle. They have one feeling
honor. We must nourish that feeling;
they must have distinction
III oath taken by new member of
the Legion Of Honor was to devote
himself ito the service of the republic,
to the maintenance of the integrity of
it's territory, the defense of its govern
ment, laws and of the property which
they have consecrated; to fight against
every attempt to re-establish the feu-
dial regime or to reproduce the titles
and qualities thereto belonging. ma
poIeon and the End of the French
Revolution" by Charles +. Warwick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20
SOCIAL

The Blue Bird club will meet
with Mrs. w. E. Tubbs next Mon
dav evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hagestad will
entertain at six o'clock dinner to-
morrow evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Nj. E. church will meet in their
social rooms next Thursday, May
n. Everyone is cordially invited
The annual banquet of the Tues
day Club will be held at the home
of Mrs. Deneen on Tuesday, May
Is, at one o'clock, Program.
Mrs. Chas. Bartholomew, Mrs. Fl.
Elliott and Mrs. George W. Chin
mock, Jr., entertained the Priscil-
Ia Art Cncle Tuesday evening at
the first Of their series of month
Iy picnics.
The Improvement League are
planning to hold their next regular
meeting at the Park Dining Lodge.
This is to be an open day and
any Que int rested in the work of
the League is invited to come,
whether a member or not. DR.. u.
ID. Gallup will give short talk on
CITY Sanitation, and then we will
have an old fashioned basket pic
mic. The League will provide COT
fee for every one, and it is hoped
that there will be a large attend
ance.
The Auction Bridge Whist Club
closed it's season with an elabor-
ate six-course dinner at the home
of Mrs. Everett Fuller Monday
evening. The six with the high
est scores entertained the other
six members. The hostesses were
Mesdames A. E. Fuller, F. Spald-
ing. e. Buck, E. Carisch. r. l..
Williams, and Miss Bess Spalding.
Their guests were Mesdames A. NJ.
Baldwin. W. E. Tubbs F. X. Kno-
bel.R. w. Freeman, w. c. Fortune
and Miss Benice Sanford. Mrs.
Carisch was presented with the
prize for the highest score Of the
season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20
AUCTION SALE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2sih


On above date the undersigned
will sell at auction at his place
2 and z miles northeast of River
Falls. on the farm known as the
"Chas. Krauth" farm in Kinnickin-
mic, the following property;
LIVE STOCK
1 Span of Mules, 10 and II years
old; weight 1900 lbs.
Good Mich Cows, fresh since
last Nov. and March
Last Winter Calves.
Brood Sows; 2 with small pigs.
the other will farrow soon.
13 Fall Pigs.
80 Barred Plymouth Rock Chick
MACHINERY, ETC.
1 eft. Deering Binder, nearly
new.
l 5-ft. Deerng Mower.
1 SIT. Deering Rake, nearly new.
J. |. c. Corn CultiVator, nearly
1 Studebaker Tuck Wagon, near
ly new.
1 Combination Rack. new his
spring.
1 2-hOrse Boss Harrow.
1 No. 4 Sharples Cream Separa-
tor.
1 Set Heavy Harness, new last
spring, and numerous other
articles.
Sale Begins AT I p. MI. Sharp
r. w. Reynolds c. N. Wiger
AuctIoneer Cashier
F. j. Herda
Owner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

The first of the week Twin City
papers came out with a front
page sob story telling Of tn e
starvation and injury suffered by
Leslie Dietz while seeking an in
terview with President Wilson in
New York City. It must have been
amusing for said Leslie, at his
home in Mayville, this state. where
ne IS engaged in the grocery bus
mess. When they fake up and
feature stories of that sort it
gives a good idea of what to eX-
pect in the line Of truth concern
ing the war =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

Announcement-The Violin de-
partment o. h Normal School
will hold it's recital during t h g
present month. The department is
stead ly growing and great interest
is shown in she work. M r..
Howard will continue i n h e
work except for short peri
DDS which h e will d e viot to
concert playing. Arrangements for
summer work may be made now
at Mr. Towards office in the Nor
NAL building. Phone 411.--adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

Mrs. L. w. Clark, former resi-
dent Of River Falls died Of paral-
ysis at Los Angeles, CAL, last Fri
day, May a, at the age Of SO
years.
Mrs. Clark was born in Sheldon,
N. Y, August 1888. She was
married at Whitewater in 1852.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark moved to this
county in 1854. living in Clifton I'M
til 1897, when they moved to this
CITY. Mr.. Clark died here three
years ago. The surviving children
are Geo. H. and Charles Fl. Clark
and Mrs. U. B. Gage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

DIED

WRIGHT-Mrs. L. c. Wright died
at her home in this city this after
noon, at the age of IS years, 10
months and l6 Gays. Funeral ser
vices will be held at 1880 Saturday
morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

| have for sale the following
first mortgages. bearing 6 per cent.
interest. Jay Fl. Grimm.--adv.
!. $500 on 100 a. valued at $4,000 +
:. $500 on 100 a. valued at $1,000 i
). $500 on 40 a. valued at $1,000 i
j. $500 on 100 a. valued at $4,000 4
!. $1,000 on 100 a. valued at $4,000 +
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20
Panama Exposition Contest

The following are the standings
Of the contestants in the Panama
Exposition Contest at ] w Allard's,
for the week ending Wednesday,
Morr 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20
The Local Market

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid BY
River Fails merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

PIERCE-Mial C. Pierce died at his
home in this city yesterday, May 10,
at the age of SO years, 8 months and
Is days. Funeral services will be
held from the home in the Third
Ward at 1850 tomorrow afternoon,
and the Masons will have charge OF
the ceremony at the grave. Obit-
uary notice will appear in the Jour
NAL next Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-05-20

SMITH-Henry Smith, p 10 Il e r
resident of this locality, died at a
St. Paul hospital the 10th inst, st
the age of rs years, month and 20
days. Funeral services were held
from the home here yesterday Eight
members of the Saltwater lodge of
knights of Herman, of which Mr..
Smith was the last living charter
member, were here to attend the flu
neral, and they took charge of the
services at the grave in Greenwood
cemetary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
sueet Margaret. 5. .. (Rennockl

Sweet Margaret. b. m. (Rennockl
1854.
Time 2:174 222A FISK 2:Ish
Fourth Raee-2:2o Stake Pace. $1,000.
Toneko. b. & Collins lii.
Uneeda Patchen, bl. N. tFinney)
3.2.2.
Senator James. b. h. (settle) fell.
Direct Bell. bl. & Johnson 4-3-3.
Basil Duke, g. g. CWisman) 2-4-4.
Time 2:l4I AJAX 2:14R.
Fifth Raee-2.1e Trot, S5oc.
Carnation. b.. &. (Mallow) 6.S-1-4.
Sweetheart. b. N. CKarns) 2-2@-2.
Fanny Berkshire, bl. N. tRoush)
l.1.6-1.
Bari,la, bss. Fleming) 5.5.3.
Resale, b. m. tReaves) 3.3-4.
Col. Riser. b. s.. (Breman) 1923.
Time 2:I7h 2:1eA 2:l6H 2;1SA.
Sixth Raee-2:14 Pace, $500.
Pearl Carter, br. m. CRoush) 4-4-4-4.
Lady Venice. br. m. CStout) 3-2-1-3.
May E. Pick, b. n. lAnderson)
l.l-3-I.
Bonie Cope. b. m. ray 1922.
lame @'A4@ -
seveth Raee-Runnina s. Mile, Purse
S1oo.
King Stalwart 1st. Sunkist 2nd.
Briarius Bird. Lawsuit and Stromo al,
so ran.
Time 1904.
Lord ]. Talbot is trial TO beat
2.30A trotting. made the mile IN
9:27A.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfor1's Black-Dr aught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years" says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, Of
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black raught, which | did,
and | found it to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep BIack-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and it
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell Of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught-"
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak Stomachs, aid digestion, re-
iieve indigestion, colo, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
han a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black raught. Price only &c. Geta
package to-day. N. c. IA
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26

who had May Peck, by a head. It
got almost dark before the fourth
heat, and the wind was blowing so
cold that the crowd began 10 leave.
The crowd came out in great num-
bers TO watch the sport OF kings. The
sun kept the field warm and gave
hope TO the fair officials for good
weather for the next few days. There
was no sign OF rain. although It was
cloudy at times, but almost too cold
for Jupiter Pluvius to become active.
The harness contests we're undoubt-
edly a treat. the only mishap. being
the unfortunate fall Of Senator James,
a big stallion being driven the Set
tie, an expert from Paducah. KY. Mr..
Settle seemed TO have the crowd
with him when the Senator romped
to the scoring quarter. and most OF
them liked che stride Of the horse.
This is the second accident Of the
meet. Lord Darling falling at the
home stretch Tuesday.
The summary OF the races follows:
First Raee-s1 .ooo-2:23 Trot.
Ina j.. b. m. (Ernest) Ill.
Marvellous Sheet, oh. m, Brown
4.34.
Maj. Stout. ch. M. (Stout $-4-2.
Lord Talbot, b. g., Lighter 2-2-3.
Second Race. $500 Purse-2:22 Pace.
Time. 2.16H, 2:l4A.
W. H. G. bl. g.. (Fleming) 3-3.
My Dearie, b. m, Booth ~.
Toy. b. e.. tReavesf %.
Elsie s.. s. m, packer IL.
Time. PAX, 2:14A.
Third Race-2:25 Trot, Purse $500.
Capt. Denny. b. s, Fleming
1.2.Out.
Tom Worthy. S. &, CFinney)
7.4.4.3-4.
Lord Sweet Apple. br. s., (Stou9
47.2.6-2. !
Bulgarian s 6. Davidson) 3-l-3-3-@,
Eva L., s. m. Wisman) $500.
,Santel. b. m. (Ray) 2-3.l.ll.
Beverly Axworthy. $. n. McHenry)
S.S.7.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
LOCAL DRUGGISTS
MAKE MANY FRIENDS

Martins Drug Store reports they are
making many friends through the
quick benefit which Fairmont people
receive from the simple mixture of
buckthorn bark. glvcerine. etc. known
as Adler-i.ka. This remedy became
famous by curing appendicitis and 1t is
the most thorough bowel cleanser
known. acting IN both the lower and
upper bowels. Just dose Of Adler
tka relieves constipation and gas on
the stomach almost Immediately.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
HAl {. PICK IS.
AGAIN WINNER
OF PACE EVENT
popular Horse Still is Great
Fayorite With Local
People.
lNA ]. WINS IN TROT

lima ]. the favorite at the Fair
races Wednesday gave a good &C
count of herself. when she rrotted
home, IN three straight heats in the
ySB00-2:23 trot-ahead Of such horses
as Mai. Stout, Lord Talbot and Mar
velous Sheet. Ina j., won two heats
on Tuesday, but on account OF the
rain, Il was necessary TO postpone
the finish until "Wednesday. The
third heat was the first Of the day
Wednesday. Maj. Stout contending
all the way, but never able to catch
the winner.
The second race OF the day as
scheduled was not run. 1t was to be
the finish of the 2:22 pace, Of which
Elsie S, won two heats yesterday.
The owners Of the horses in this
a got together and decided that
they would accept as final the scores
made Tuesday.
In the third race. the 2:25 trot,
Santel won three out OF five heats.
Sartel liked the cool weather. having
come here from Toronto Can. Cap
tain Denny who finished /, .. in the
two heats run Tuesday was outdis'
tanced in the third heat on account
Of the captains breaking" and run
ming too much. Eva L.. Of Fairmont,
seemed to like 5th place. as she
finished there four times. and then
was ruled out to make room for the
high steppers. Bulgarian. a bay geld
ing from Morgantown was in the
money every heat. This horse seems
TO have the goods, and will in time
be running in the best OF company.
This big gelding likes mud and will
always be able to hold his field in a
2:25 trot. Lord Sweet Apple took
third money in this event. Tom
Worthy coming in for fourth.
In the fourth race. Toneko, a bay
gelding from London. Ont. easily
won from Uneeda Patchen. Direct
Bell, and Basil Duke. This vas the
2:2O stake race for $1,000. Senator
James, a bay horse. who was the
most feared in the race. was out
early. due to a bad fall. the horse
virtually standing on it's head. and
throwing the driver. Settle, clear OF
the ,suiky. This accident happened
right under the grand stand about
100 feet from the wire Basil Duke,
the Fairmont horse. owned by ". B,
Campbell. took third money in this
race, having finished 2-4-4 in the
three heats Direct Bell who was
always contending seemed 10 tire on
The last quarter in the first heat but
managed to shake Basil Duke in the
second and third.
The fifth race, Fanny Berkshire,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26

Don't fail to see the line of pianos and player
pianos that we have on display. Our stock con-
sists Of the worlds best pianos, we have such
makes as Steinway, Chickering, Knabe, Krak-
auer, Hartman, Stultz & Bauer, STROLLER, Price
& Teeple, Foster, etc.
These makes are so we'll known that it is IN
necessary for US to go into details, other than to
say, that during this week we are offering very
attractive propositions on these worlds best
makes of pianos and ~player-pianos. :,
We have several slightly used Pianos and
Player-Pianos that we are offering at Special
Bargain prices. We have pianos Of well known
makes that are in good condition which we are
offering at, $4,000, $780,. $4,000, $4,000
$1,000, S185.O0 and S198.0O.
Player Pianos, 50 note, all the latest improve
ments, with bench and 1 doz. music rolls, $265.OO,
S285.O0, S3335.O0, $25.00.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
RELIA BILE PRICES

Some of these instruments can hardly be dis
tineuished from new, they have all been tuned,
regulated and put in the very best Of condition,
and we guarantee each and every one OF them
to be a genuine bargain, and just as represented.
We are in Fairmont to stay and make good.
Our reputation and future depends on the ousl-
mes we do today. Therefore, it is to our interest
to offer the people the very best there is in the
piano line. We are in a position to do this and
if YOU will pay a visit to our store we feel sure
that YOU will be fully convinced that we have
what we advertise-the Worlds Best Pianos at
the least possible prices.
We give you the privilege of paying for your
piano on easy monthly payments, and in event Of
your death, your family is given a receipt IN tull
for the instrument, even If you have made out
one payment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
NeW.Way Wonder
for Cons, ''Gets.It''
The Big Surprise for Com Owners.
It's Sure, Simple, Safe, Quick.

Listen to the wee story OF "Gets-It."
the worlds greatest corn remedy It's
q short S~tory,-only about " ieet.-
"Mary had a little 'Gets-1t,' and
corns upon her toe; and every time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-26
Stop Misery md EmbarrassmenE Ike
This With Simple. Easy "Gcts-It-"

BOD MlAEEY uuu
This With Simple, Easy "Gcts-1G
she put on 'Gets-It.' the corn was
sure 10 go" Mary. like thousands OF
others, used TO be a heroine. suffering
martyrdom. using painful bandages,
Irritating salves, sticky tape. toe
harnesses, blood-bringing razors and
scisSorsi She says now there's no sense in
It. Use "Gets-It," applied in 2 seeonds.
Easy, simple. new way-just painless com.
mon sense! Millions are doing It
Never fails. You can wear smaller shoes
now, You don't have to limp around
any more, or walk on the side Of your
etoes to try to get away from your cornSi
You know for sure before you use
'Gets.It" that the corn or caIus is going
away. For eornS, c~alluses' warts and
1""Gees-Its is sold by all druggists.
&c bottle. or sent direct by E. Law
renee & Co.. Chicago.
Sold in Fairmont and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by W
R, Crane & Co, Mountain City DruE
Co. Hall Drug Co.. Martin Bros. j. H
McCloskey & Co.. and Holt Drug Co.
Fairmont.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-08-24

Mexico. punS he dido r0niar que
Por ari lambiin los h0mbrrS sue
len pardrr 81 yaI0r, Y tamp"co CIR
ru!an. E~SpIiquaSr listed ESQ com"
guStr; 70 me r0nfoFm0 con an0-
tarI0.
rnrS idrn, prrti Ia esperanto II"
lirgar haSta una persona de lanta
va!ia, como dchcn pcrdcrla alcunos
rahallrroS que pretrndnn acrrcar-
sHir 4 IA miSma y no prrciSamfn-
IT, on laS ryrrlcntHS inianri0nrs
miaS. ! sin Sahhr como nj cUand0,
fui a plrar p0r iltim0. con RI ram
biola Inc me- drclard false y 50
bs>pouia u marrarmr mas dc Ia
lar oir"S Ia han hrrho. l'Sied i'll"
-alln y - Ia aerain2cn. Aliora. i
uS!"d runra magninim0, M ahn-
rraria maynrr- pnnSas rn este
mHndn arahando con mi vida. ME
in p!"mri". rahall"r"?
A-uar,l6 IN Instant" 81 "biiimhi-
que" y coma yo M r. r"SpoHii"ra.
yolvid a dcrirlnn:
Me 10 promote. raba!lrro?
Sr@ui IN Silrnrio: Y entonrrS. con
voz an@lsljda. rlan6 dr ml"yo:
NJ ,.- .,i.fE.r.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-08-24

de Francia 10 estaba cerrada, GQut
hacer? "a que empresa ~dedicarSe?
Pidio libros en- Ia biblioteca; pc
70 Ia lectura exigia una atencion de
Que no era capaz. Trat6 de escribir;
pero no encontraba NADIA que decir
nj aun 4 sus amigos de Pierre-Be-
mite.
La fatiga fisica sucedi6 4 la laxi-
tud moral. el sentimiento de su de-
bilidad irremediable excitaba sus ner
vioS. Noel Sufria accesos de rabia
que lie haeian apretar los puhos Y lie
~arrancaba soIIozos. Despues apodera
base nuevamente de el la atonia.
Tn domingo Noel atraves6, como
de cosCumbre, los grupos de pasean
ties de IA plaza, dirigiendose a la orr
la del lago.
Sentia una gran debilidad en- las
plernas ' frecuentes escalofrios. Tu
70 que s~entarse; IN sudor frio mo-
jaba u sienes Y sus parpados Sc al
zabaH dificilmentc.
Isl NE quedo aqui-murmur6-
no voy 4 poGer levantarme".
t. pensamiento de que iba a caer
entermo no lie cause emocion algu-
ma.
Lenta Y penosamente regreSo a la
cludad; tard6 IN cuarto de bora en-
sublr Ia escalera de su casa; Y Guam
do al fin lego a Ia h%abitaci6n que
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-08-24

ocupaba, Sc dejo caer Sobre el lecho
agotadas Sus fuer2as por complete.
Fuera brillaba eI sol.
Quiso ~leyantarse para cerrar el bal
con. pero lie fue impossible.
-iQuitamc este soi.-Gritaba-iLa
noche. La noche.
FL delirio apoder6se de e. Y perdiG
Ia conciencia de TODD.
5Cuantas horas paso asi? ;Cuan
tos dias? No hubiese podido decirlo.
Fran cuerpoS 0 sombras los objetos
que Sc agitaban ante Il ojos?....
Tan pronto creia yer hombres yes
tidos de negro inclinados sobre su
almohada, tan pronto ~retrocedia an
te una mujer de rostro enrOjecido Y
muy robusta que le sujetaba entire
sus brazoS.
Otra forma femenina atravesaba
su sueno; pero a esta Ia guerra. Iba
Y venia por la h~abitacion cor la
gracia ' ligereza de Ia juventud; 81
dulce Y palido rostro volviase hacia
el enfermo sonriendo; SUI mano lie
~presentaba una taxa con gesto de
suplica Y. despuGs de haber bebido,
sentia II frescura en- sus venas. Vol
via toda las noches, pareciendo ur-
cir a Ia clariIad indecisa de la LAM
para, para desaparecer al primer "a
yo de sol.
Noel entonces Sc e]ncontraba me-