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Evening star., 1918-08-24
FIELD DAY TO BE HELD
BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR
Sports and Speeches on Program
for September q at Falls
Church, Va.

Among the activities planned by
the District of Columbia Christian
Endeavor Union is the regular
annual field day at Falls Church,
Va. on the afternoon of Labor
day. September 2. During the aft
ernoon program of sports will
be run off, including quoits. base ball
games and tennis contests. In the
evening a: 1880 o'clock, Rev L. S.
Knox. pastor of the church at which
the field day will be held. will speak.
H B. Otterman. former president of
the local Christian Endeavor Union,
is to speak at the meeting of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Church of the Reformation. Pennsyl-
vania avenue and B street southeast,
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The regular Saturday evening So
cial for soldiers and sailors held at
the various downtown churches will
Endeavor Society of the First Con-
gregational Church, 10th and G
streets northwest.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Church of the Reformation will
entertain the old folks at the Ma
tional Lutheran Home for the Aged
at Winthrop Heights. D. c., this even
ing. The entertainment will consist
of several musical selections, games
and refreshments. After social
hour with the old folks. the visitors
take a moonlight hike back to town,
IL the weather permits.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON.

promise of the Father" seems to have
suggested to the disciples the restora-
ton of Israel, SO they inquired of
Christ concerning the kingdom's s
restoration While Jesus did not deny
that there was to be such a restorA-
ton. He sought to make them realize
that their great duty was to witness
for Him. The true Christian does not
require the pressure of the Lords
orders. for. moved by the impulse of
his desire TO commend Him as the
great bsnefactor who could benefit
the world. alone would prompt the
follower of the Lord Jesus to testify
those who are in Christ and have been
lfilled with the Paraclete. the unseen
Holy Spirit who walks along by the
believers side, that can effectively
witness for Jesus.
The members of the early church
were known as star gaZers, because
they were constantly looking upward
for the Lords return. which has been
the blessed hope and inspiration Of
all Christs followers during the CEN
turtles. There is no subject referred
to oftener in the New Testament than
the return of the Lord Jesus. In hours
of trial and tribulation it has always
mad a prominent part in the thought
and teachings of men. The fact that
His coming is always imminent ought
to inspire US, especially in this day
of world conflict, to have our lamps
all trimmed and burning, ready for
the Lords return. The one who is
looking for His return will be found
testifyirs in every place of the Lord s
gift of grace. glory and growing
power that enables men to testify
victoriously for Christ Jesus in all
places and under all circumstances.
No Christian can afford to be a
Stacker or denier of the Lord, but,
filled with the power and under the
direction of the Holy Spirit, should
seek to aid Him win the world by
his testimony for Christ, his coming
Lord.
Copyrighted.)
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Baptist Church. morning service, Rev.
d. E. Lorenz, in charge of the Y NJ
C. A. work at st. Elizabeth Hospital.
& ae ss ~
the Army Medical Museum and Lii
brary, will speak at the Lincoln Park
open-air service Sunday afternoon at
o'clock.
Rev. Dr.. d. E. Lorenz, secretary in
charge Of work at st. Elizabeth Y.
M. c. A., will be the speaker at Pet
worth Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing. August Is. This will close the
series Of Y. M. C. A. talks at Pet
while Rev. +. Paul Langhorne, pastor,
has been on VACATION.
Rev. r. M, Little will preach at the
evening service tomorrow of the three
Petworth churches-the United Pres
byterian. the New Hampshire Avenue
and the Randolph Street churches
Rev. Dr. R. ). Hickok will speak to-
morrow morning at the session of the
mems Bible class of Calvary Methodist
hall of the church, Columbia road
near 18th street northwest.
wv Y y - y
Rev. H. w. Tiffany of Louisville, KY,
Will speak at the II O'Clock services to-
morrow morning and at the services in
the evening at o'clock at the Temple
Baptist Church. 10th and N streets. The
Louisville clergyman will close his min
istry at the church with tomorrow even
ing's service. Mrs. Louis w Hooner
will be the soloist at the morning serv-
ice. The Bible school will have class at
$3.50 O'Clock in the morning. At 1880
O'Clock IN the evening the Christian En-
deavor will meet.
ss IL - d
Closing exercises, marking the end of
the summer schoo, were held Wednes-
day evening last by the Daily Vacation
Bible School Of the lexington Presby-
terian Church on the church lawn. The
Pupils sang patriotic songs and partici-
pated in program. in which was in
cluded an exhibit of chair Gaming, bas-
kerry. sewing, crocheting. embroidery
and Red Cross work accomplished by the
pupils.
This was the fourth years term OF the
school. More than 200 pupils were reg
istered. Mrs. n. NJ. Pollock, superin-
tendent, with fifteen volunteer workers.
was in charge of the various classes.
Ss Is - %
Rev. DR.. Isaac Ward. for some time
Evening star., 1918-08-24

assistant to Billy Sunday before ac-
cepting the pastorate of the First
Presbyterian Church Of Boston. Mass,
will be the speaker at the IL o'clock
service tomorrow morning at New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
DR.. Ward preached last Sunday be-
fore large congregation.
The Bible school meeting in classes
especially organized for young men
and young women who have just ar
rived in Washington will hold a sing.
followed by violin solo and q short
talk by DR.. Ward on the lesson of the
morning.
The Christian Endeavor vesper serv-
ice will be open to the public. The
subject of the evening will be THE
Power Of the Cross Upon the From
tier" Rev. Reginald Rowland will
lead and tell of his experiences on the
prairies of South Dakota. DR.. Ward
will attend and speak
The midweek service and the daily
MONDAY prayer meetings continue as
usual. Thursday at o'clock in the
evening the topic will be The End of
the World, or What the Book of
Revelations Means to Me-" The
prayer meetings. which are held each
weekday at 1890 o'clock. are led by
Mai. Sanctuary.
in this church upon signal at IL
o'clock.
4 4 4 x
Rev. DR.. James Braker of Burling-
ton, VT, will be the speaker at the
IL O'Clock service tomorrow morning
at the Fifth Baptist Church, z street
southwest. In the evening DR.. Charles
A Fulton of Syracuse, who has
served at the mission at AZ street
southwest for the last six weeks. will
give a special message to the soldiers
before his departure. Dr. Bfaker will
succeed him at the mission.
The pastor, DIR. Briggs, has re-
turned from his vacation.
i Il IS &
A service flag bearing 230 stars,
representing the number of young
men who have left the parish to join
the colors, will be unfurled at St
PauPs Church, 18th and V streets, at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Exer-
cises have been arranged. with Sen
Iator Ashurst of Arizona as speaker.
Mgr. James F. Mackin will bless the
flag.
The committee in charge includes
the following members of the Holy
Name Society: Rev. James E. K1lg.
Charles w. Darr. chairman: P. ]. Hal
ltigan, G. H. Burke, Thomas L. Nc
Eneany, ]. A. Ginther, E. T. Fitz-
hugh. Francis Delaney and William
Mack.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Americans in Canada's List,

OTTAWA. Ontario. August 23.-The
following American names appear in
today's. casualty list:
Killed in action-Lieut D. u.
Wright, Oklahoma City, Okla; N. j.
Noel taddress given as Claire, Wis. !;
H. E. Bulmer, Lake Bay, Wash; J. j.
Gray, Santa Ana, CAL; P. J. Dewar,
w. F. Francis. Chicago; w. K. Skin
ner, Detroit; w. Priestley, Spokane,
wash; w. J. Bruce, Gillespie, iii; !;
C. Brindley, Des Moines, Iowa. Died
of wounds-W. r. Bryce, Pinconning,
Mich; C. e. Stout, Roundup, Mont.
Wounded-H. w. Brown. Red Lodge,
Mont; w. A.. Chase address given
rs Beaudette, Mimi.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
ACCUSED SPY ExoNERATED.
Indiana Man, Held in Italy, Is
Now to Join Pershing's Army.

BERN. Switzerland. August "a
Henry F. Montagnier of Terre Haute,
Ind, a noted Alpinist. who was ar
rested by. the Italian police three
years ago as spy. has been COM
against him. He was expelled from
Italy in 1915 and came to Switzer-
land The negotiations in his case
have lasted ever since. ~
Mr. .Montagnier now intends to en-
list in, the American Army.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
BIBLE SOLDIERS BEST HELP.
So Writes Marshal Foch in Thank.
ing American Society,

NEW YOORK, August 24.-"The Bible
is certainly the best preparation that
you can give to an American soldier
going into battle to sustain his mag
nificent ideal and faith" writes Mar
shall Foch in a letter to the American
Bible Society in appreciation of near
ly a quarter of million copies of the
Scriptures distributed among soldiers
abroad.
The society is also supplying thou
sands of copies every week to men in
the embarkation camps just before
they go to the other side.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
CORNELL'SUPPER
FLOOR IS BURNED
Fire ImperiIs Numerous War
Buildings Near 10th and
B Streets.

Fire in the building of the w. G.
Cornell Heating Company. Goth and B
streets, this morning about 3:45
men feared it would reach to the nu-
merous war buildings in that vicinity
and do thousands of dollars damage.
Quick work on the part 'of the firemen,
however, confined the blaze to the one
two-story structure. although the in
tense heat did small amount of
damage to the new Navy Department
building nearby.
The fire started on the second floor
of the structure from some cause that
was not determined, and SO quickly
did the flames spread to all parts of
the upper floor that firemen were un-
able to save that portion of the build
ing. The lower floor also was dam
aged. Numerous blue prints. plans
and pay checks were destroyed. Police
of the third precinct reported there
was no suspicion that the fire was the
work of an incendiary.
Lieut.. Burch Steps on Nail.
1t was necessary for the iremen to
use large quantities of water in their
efforts to prevent the fire from
reaching the numerous government
buildings in the vicinity. and many
firemen were drenched. Lieut.. Harry
Rurch of No. truck company re-
ceiyed a severe wound in his foot by
stepping on a nail. He returned to
duty after receiving first aid at Emer-
gency Hospital.
Denuty Fire Marshal Seib examined
the damaged structure. He said the
fire started in a room in which lock-
ers of employees. were located. and
probably was caused by matches left
in an article of wearing apparel.
Damage to the building. he stated,
would be about $4,000. The intense
heat, he said. broke several windows
ing of the new Navy Department
structure and twisted several steel
window frames. Damage to the Navy
building amounted to about $1,000.
Cigarette Destroys Awning.
A cigarette thrown from a front
window of the building of Gustave
Maison, 706 18th street, set fire to the
awning and destroyed it before the
arrival of firemen. No other damage
was done.
Short-circuited wires last night
about 1O:45 O'Clock caused a small
fire in rear of the building of Edward
7. Quinn, lib 14th street. Firemen
prevented the destruction of the
building. Only about $50 damage re-
suited.
! Fire of unknown origin yesterday
afternoon caused a scare in the house
of Laurena jackson, 254 Stanton road,
Anacostia. Five dollars damage re-
suited.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Cigarette Destroys Awning.
German Empress Depressed.

AMSTERDAM, August 23.-The Ber-
lin vossische Zeitung says that the
empress is suffering from nervous de-
preston, due to her numerous visits
to the hospitals and talks with the
wounded from the most recent offensive.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY. Lul
12s-12: Acts. LIS.

Golden text: Whosoever shall
confess me before men, him
shall the Son of man also con-
fess before the angels of God
Luke. 1878.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Lincoln Temple 1R,R Rss. ASH ! y 2 S1Si S;Ti
supply pastor.-11 an. subject '.our Touch
stone. 6:45 Pm, Christian Endeavor. a
cordial welcome is extended to all
Evening star., 1918-08-24

First Congregational Church
10th and C Streets NV.
REV. JAMES L. GORDON. D. D., Minister
REV. WILMER P. JOHNSTON, Assistant.
$50 a.m.-Sunday school. Glasses for all
11:oo a.m.-Sermon by the assistant pastor.
Subject: SONGS IN THE NIGHT,
TOO p.m.-Christian Endeavor, followed bv
social and Refreshments.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

The religious work department Of
the Young Mems christian Assocsation
following churches: Takoma Park
Presbyterian Church, morning service.
Harvey B. Otterman: Fifteenth Street
Christian Church, morning service, j..
|C. Miller, religious work director Of
the Y. NJ. C. A. Camp. Meigs; evening
service. Charles F. Linger; Petworth
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mersheimer and
Mrs. Frank P. Hall are spending
couple of weeks at Dunbar's. Mr.. Hall
was week end visitor, and the So
journers took him out for fishing
trip.
lq." was the message he received lwo
days ago.
He forthwith packed his kit. and
early today made a start down the
state road in the direction of Point
Lookout, intending to leave that at
lead to Smiths creek.
Fishing near the mouth of the creek.
in sight of Point Lookout and other
familiar points in that section, the
heads. spots and perch They found
crabs SO plentiful that they shipped
two barrels of them to city friends.
A H. Sahdala, Mack Sparrough and
c. z. Heard were on the Chesapeake
bay, off North Bench, one night this
week. 1t was a night whsn there was
not a cloud to obscure TIE moonlight
and, according to the sportsmen, it was
hardly necessary to have lantern to
furnish light to enable them to prop
erly bait their hoks-
"It was an ideal outing. said Spar
rough Might fishing usually is bet
ter than fishing in the no sun during
the day.
And trout usually are more in evil
dence at night" he added =
Their catch included ninety-three
trout and numerous hardaeads, perch
and spots.
y
Hardheads and tailors IRE to be had
in abundance in the Ptuxent river
off Solomons Island, according = to.
First Battalion Chief .ames Kelfher
of the fire department. who returned
last night after a fe-day fishing
trip to that vicinity. ne chief was
ber of his command. The firemen
were guests at a big farm about
thirteen miles from Lenardtown on
Kirkle creek, and fishd every day,
either in tie creek or in he Patuxent.-
Evening star., 1918-08-24
CHRISTIAN,
CHRISTIAN.
Whitney Avenue Christian Church

Vermont Avenffe Christian Church,
REV. EARLE whitley. IL D., Pastor.
mon by the pastor. Evening service. 8.
Christian Endeavor, pm. Midweek meet.
ing, Thursday, pm
Evening star., 1918-08-24

United Brethren sss;s Msss,!:, o:1. casrsn 2 e s.
Charles 2. Fuits. =. I;.,, ~; p,,,stsr;-l1 an.
services. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

1pulled her toward me.
Excuse me, folks" said q voice, II
hate like the deuce to butt in on the
Sothern and Aarlowe stun and I Ger.
tainly have enjoyed 1t, but I've got to
make q getaway and I can't do a Bro
die out Of this tree without disturbing
you"
We looked up at the anxious face of
Kent peering between the branches.
THAT revenue boat Is coming back,
and it's a cinch they're going to get
me this time II I stick around this
dinky island. I've got to beat it,
He scrambled down.
SLOW can you get away?" asked.
1.-THE launch" he explained briefly.
tive been fixing her up on the q. I.
this week getting ready for an emer-
gency She looks good for fifteen miles
an hour"
Sixteen" corrected Lucille.
IAN the better then. I'll lose 'em
out there. I don't suppose you two
doves will mind If l keep 'em so busy
that they amt got time to land Mr..
Bopp for an hour or so'' He grinned.
Not a Bit" 1 answered. Good
luck"
He started for the cove 1 watched
him out of sight.
When l turned back the bench op-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12
SERIOUS SHORTAGE
OF SEED CORN TOLD

Palmer R. Edgerton, county farm
advisor, was notified today that there
was serious shortage of seed corn
with which to plant the 1918 crop in
Illinois. This was learned at a meet
ing of the advisory committee of the
state department of agriculture at
Springfield. Two hundred letters
from farmers in all sections Of Illi-
nois were presented in an attempt to
learn where the deficiencies will be
greatest, and how much of supply
will be necessary from other sources.
Early frost and cold weather during
maturing time were said to have re-
suited in large quantities of soft
corn.
A million and half bushels of corn
will be needed to put In the next Illi-
nOis crop. it was stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

posite me was empty. A slender fig
ure was stealthily making for the shell
ter of the thicket.
When I had caught her and punished
her as she deserved for desertion /
still held her tight in my arms for fear
she would escape me again.
by the way" asked casually some
time later, where would you like to
spend your honeymoon
She considered a moment and then
parted her lips In q slow smile.
Il think I'd like to spend our honey
moon in q dining car"
THE END.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-12

The commissioner from the new
republic Of Finland, DR.. X. Ignacius,
has been busy at Washington
through the past two months in his
efforts to secure relief end foodstufFs
for his countrymen. DR.. Ignacius il
also attempting to secure recognition
from the U. S. for his government.
He will soon be joined by a colleague.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-26
FIESTA.

CIudad de Mexico, Nov. 23.-Gra-
ia suppression cauSaron en- eSta capt.
tai las noticias llegadas de Tampico,
en- as qle Sc da cuenta de que en-
aquel importante puerto Sc celebro
de una manera digna el triunfo de
los aliados en- Ia gran contienda ell
ropea.
TodaS las classes s~ociales. especial
mente Ell pueblo trabaiador, concu-
rri6 4 una gran manifestation organi
zada con aQuel motive, la cual reco-
rri6 las Gales en- el mas complete
orden.
Todas las casas que ocuVan los
hiios de las nacioneS hoy triuntantes
fueron elegantemente adornadas, Y
entire e. conjunto lucian sus color2S
los pabe ZONES rictoriosos.
e. pueblo tuvo manifestations de
simpatia para los pueblos aliados, Y
en- elias patentizo Su amor, su adnl-
raci6n Y 81 respeto a Belgica.
Esta manifestation fue eXponta-
nea. V nuede decirse cue surgi0 de
'os princiales grupos del pueblo ira
b2iador del puerto.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-26
FOLLETIN Mum. IS.
DE LA TERRA 4 LA LUNA

dSa Baroicane vueIve a ia TERRA, SuS
nosas V apunteS daran teStimonio Ge
este hecho Ge tanSa trascende2cia en-
las observacioneS SelenograficaS.
Los monteS de Doerfel Y LeibnItZ
Sc elevan en- Ell centric de una extern
sion regular que lnnitaba n suce-
sion regular que limitaha una Suce-
sion indefinida de ciTcoS Y escapes
anulares. Son ~aquellaS las dos uni
cas- cordiIleras que Sc e%ncUentran en-
Ia region &c los circos- Reiatlvamen-
te POGO accidenJadaS, proyectan aqul
y ala algunos pieoS agudoS cuya cum
bre mas alta mide Siete mil ~SelScien-
tos tres metros.
Pero 81 proyecUl dominaba TODD
aauel conjuatc Y Ell relieve desapare-
cia en- Ell intense rcsplandor del disco.
A los ojos de los viajeroS r~eaparecia
ell aspecto arcaico de los palisades lu-
mares, de tonoS crudoS, sin gradacion
de dolores. sin NUDES de sombraS. bru-
taimente blancos o negros, porque les
faltaba Ia luz difuSa- Con TODD. Ia
vista de aquel mundo desolado no de-
iaba de ser muy curiosa ' de cautivar
Ia atenci0n, preeisamente por So mis-
ma si~ngularidad- Paseaban los via
Ssros sobre aquella region caotica CO.
mo mpeldos por el soplo de I'M hu-
ncan, viendo como los pieoS deSflla-
ban q pies, p~enetrando en- las
eavidades con Ia mirada, escudrinan-
do las hendetras escalando los 4e,
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-26
Los mortIferos venenos
son originates por
desarreglos de los
ri1ones
Els PELIGROSO DESCUIDAR LOS
RINONES DEBILES. LA ENFER-
MEDAD PUEDE LLEGAR a
SER INCURABLE

Machas Intermediates incurableS
de los rinones Y vejiga. pOdrIan ha-
Der sido curadaS con facilidad. 81 Sc
les hubiera combatido a tempo, pero
los sintomas p~eligroSOs fueron des-
cuidadoS, de tai suerte que las des-
"raciadas personals que Sc hallan Su-
frieado TO tienen ahora ningun rene
die.
La NATURALEZA e Ia PRIME
RA EN- PREVENIRLO. pues anuncia
la enfermedad, va por la orina enro-
jcc!da. los fuerteS dolores Y ardOreS
al orinar. ell deseo de orinar frecuen-
temerte. eli dalor en- Ia espalda, ner-
viCsidad. debilidad. decaimlento, IN
Somnic, etc.
No descuide I'd. estos peligrosos
sintomas: no es DEBIDO nj LOCI
co. In ligero tratamiento lie CORE
gira los desordeRes de los nones Y
veiiga. lie ~alargara Ia vida.
RICHARDS KIDNEY PILLS, Pill
doras de Richards para hos RiIones,
gentlemen los mas ~poderCSOS diure-
tees V medici1as ~renaleS. de las que
Sc Duede estar SECURE daran les me-
iores efectos 81 son tOmadaS 4 item
20 nara corregir los d~es0rdenes te
les rinones. Miles de personals han
hGllado en- elias un eXcelente remedIo.
I'd deberia hacer la prueba. lnsis-
Ia I'd. en- adquirir Richards Kidney
Pills ' no acepte substitutes, compre
10 meior. .
Richards Kidney Pills. Pastillas
de Richards par alos Rinores, estan
a Ia venta en- San Antonio por la
Botica San Pedro, $40 ". Commerce
ST. En- case de que I'd. no viva en-
San Antonio. lie seran anviadas, por-
te pagado, al recibo De 75c. en- es-
tampillas @ giro postal.
4. 3. RICHARDS MEDICINE co.
SHERMAN, TEXAS. (Adv.)
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-26
LECTURAS POPULARES
O CHICHIMECAS

Dor su padre, por 10 que Ia civil
| :aci6n fue ganando terreno cada dia
mas. V el imperio cobrando fuerza.
Los reyes mas notables de Ia mo-
larquia chichimeca fueron lXtlixohiel
Y Net2ahualcoyotl.
Una de las tribus acolhuas fundo
en- Atcapotzalco an peQueMo senorio,
que creci6 ~prontamente Ell numero
De h~abitanteS v en- fuerza, al sra-
do de que va convertible en- RENO fue
rival de los reinos de Texcoco y de
Mexico. Tezozomoc, rey de Atcapot-
zalco, hizo la guerra i IxtliXochitl
rey de TeXcoco, que muri0 ~peleando.
por 10 cue Ell RENO chchimeca quedo
suiet6 al de Atcapotzalco, por brevc
tempo.
Maxtla. hijo de Tzozomoc, fue IN
tirano sanguinario, que do muerte al
rey de Mexico Y prosiguo q Netza-
hualcoyotl. hijo de Ixtlixochitl, que To-
gro eScapar de las furias de aquel
monstruo. Carsado de Ia persecu-
ci6nsde cue era objeto, un dia ell jo-
ven Netzahualcoyotl do ell critic dc
rebellion, Y levantando a SD pueblo
marcho scbre AtcapotZaico. FL rey
de Mexico 10 acompano en- la empresa,
V las tuerzas de ambos acabaron con
aquel imperio. Maxtla viendo derro-
sadas sus tropas Sc refugio en- I'm
temaxcalli, 0 bano indigena, pero e.
Juror de los vencedores 10 saco Dc
ALI V ie do muerte a palos.
La figura dc Netzahualcoyotl es
una de las mas hermosas de Mexico
antique. por 10 que en- otro artlculo
hablaremos mas detenidamente de el.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-26

yos. vomitaban q Ia vez torren.es de
lava, graniZadas de piedras, nubes de
humo V cascadas de llamas? iQue es-
pectaculo tan prodigioso ell dc enton-
ces, Y que situacion de iecadencia la
de ahora. Esa Luna no es ya>mas que
la desolada envoltura de I'm castillo de
fuegos de artificio, cuyos petardos,
cohetes, serpentinas Y soles, despues
de brillar esplendorosamente, solo han
deiado tiras de carton. isluien po-
dria eXplicar Ia causa, la razon Y la
justification de estos cataclismos?
Barhicane no escucnaba a Miguel
Ardan. Contemplate las murallas
de Clavius, formadas por anchas non
tanas de muchas leguas de espesor.
En- ell fondo de su inmensa cavidad. "a
brian Ii bocas un gentleman de era
teres pequenos y apagados, que da-
ban al suelo aspecto de colossal es-
pumadura, Y que dominaban un pi-
20 de cinco mil metros.
La llanura ~presentaba ~alrededor el
mas deSolado aspecto. Impossible ina
ginar NADIA tan arido como aquelios
relieves, NADIA tan triste como aque-
las ruiras de cordiIleras, NADIA tan
tetrico como aquellos pedazos de pi-
cos y ~fragmentos de montanas, 81
puede decirse asi, que cubrian ell sue
10. Parecia como 81 ell satellite hui
biese reventado por aquelia parte.
Ell proyectil c~ontinuaba a~vanzando
Y ell caos no Sc modificaba- Los cir
cos Y los crateres, las mntanas des-
plomadas, Sc sucedian incesantemen-