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The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
COLORED FOLKS RED
CROSS AUXILIARY
Vigorous Campaign For Funds-Lit
erary Meeting.
Reported for The Robesonian,

Reported Tor Ihe RObeSOnlan.
The colored peoples auxiliary to the
local chapter of the Red Cross has ini-
tiated vigorous campaign in rails
ing its allotment for the chapter. The
success attending the efforts of those
In charge, while not phenomenal, is
gratifying.
On Thursday evening, 21st, a liter
ary meeting was held at the A. M E.
Zion church, of which Rev. A. E. Lo-
max is pastor, in the interest of the
Red Cross, at which time a silver Of
fering amounting to 1896 was taken
The vice chairman, Rev. j. H. Hays
wood, presided in the easy, graceful
manner so characteristic of him, and
in stating the purpose of the meeting
spoke inforn1ingly of the Red Gross
and made an urgent appeal for its
support. The music by choruses from
Thompson institute and Redstone
academy, and the select reading by
Mary Robertson, teacher at Redstone
were numbers that delighted capac.
ty audience. The feature of the even
ing was the reading Of original selec
tions from manuscript by Rev. w. C
Pope. These contained an abundance
of native wit and humor, while the
depth and diversity Of thought give
promise Of a worthy contribution tt
Afro-American literature from thu
pen of our fellow townsman.
WILLARD J. MCLEAN.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
1.-THE MILLION
DOLLAR Doll"
At Opera House Tomorrow Even
ing.

One of the features of "The Mil
lion Dollar DOLL" which will appear
at the Lumberton opera house Tues
day, February 26, will be the illumi-
mated Runway" on which number
Of the songs and dances will be given,
over the heads of the audience. The
Runway" is one Of the latest novel
ties and brings the company end audi
ence in close touch with each other.
breaking down that barrier known as
'behind the footlights." This novelty
has proved veritable sensation in
many of the cities, and some Of the
many as 8 and 10 encores night.
This is only one Of the many new and
novel features presented in this new
musical comedy, which mas been her,
aided as the most pretentious musical
offering Of the day.
After the first act any one not sat
isfied with the show can go to the
box office and get money back.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
RED CROSS IN
HOWELLSVILLE
Branch of Lumberton Chapter Will
Be Organized at Ten Mile March
2O-Temporary Organization Form
ed.
Reported for The Robesonian.

At a~meeting held Saturday after
noon at the Ten Mile school house, the
following persons were elected as the
temporary organization for the pur-
pose Of bringing together the people
at Ten Mile on the Goth of March, at
which time is also to be held the farm
ers' institute, when a permanent or
ganization of a branch to the Lum-
berton chapter of the American Red
Cross will be perfected:
T. w. Maxwell, temporary chair
man; Miss Fonnie Britt, temporary
secretary; committee on organization;
Mrs. Geo. Humphrey, Mrs. T. W.
Maxwell, Mrs. J. B. Regan, Mrs. N. A
Mercer, Miss Ruth Townsend, Miss
Mamie Jones, Miss Nellie Kinlaw
Miss Francis Carter, Miss Mary Bry-
ant, Mrs. K. M. w. Tack, Miss Dora
Seasons; Messrs. D. C. Regan, ]. B
Regan, Thos. Kinlaw, Ed. T. Taylor
N. A. Kinlaw, N. A. Townsend, J. I
Townsend, J. w. Barker, H. NJ. King
Spurgeon Jones and Prof. H. J
Rhodes.
It is proposed that the territory tt
be included and covered by the branch
chapter to be organized shall include
the whole Of Howellsville township.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
South Carolina Mob Lynches Ne
gro in Short Order.

Walter Best, a negro, was taken
from Sheriff J. B. Morris and two
deputies by mob near Fairfax, S. c.,
late Saturday and hanged to tree by
the roadside Best a short while be-
fore shot and killed William Wilson,
young white man, at a garage in
Fairfax, following an argument about
repairing a tire. After killing the
white man the negro fled but was
soon captured by a policeman and
placed in the town guardhouse. The
officers were on their way with him
to the county jail at Barnwcll but
had gone only short distance when
the mob overlook them, stopped their
auto, and demanded the negro.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
in SOCIAL CIRCLES
Lumbee Research Club.

The February meeting of the Lum-
bee Research club was held with Mrs.
j: X. Poole. After the program deli
cious refreshments were served by
Mrs; Poole. The meeting was very
much enjoyed by the members.
Marriage Last Evening.
A marriage was solemnized at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II Inman, in the eastern part
OF town: last evening at Z o'clock,
when Miss Roma Innan became the
bride Of Mr.. c. G. Hall. Rev. R. A.
Bruton officiated. Both the bride and
groom are well known here and have
many friends.
Luncheon at Lorraine in Honor of
MIR. A. P. Page.
Officials Of the Lafayette Mutua
Life Insurance Co. gave a luncheon
at the Lorraine hotel Friday after
noon in honor of Mr.. A. P. Page. form
erly cashier Of the company, who en-
listed in the U. S. army last Decem
ber and who is home on furlough
Mr.. Page was presented by the com
pany with $100 Liberty bond in ap
probation of his six years services a
cashier of the company. Shor
speeches were made by Mr.. w. j
Beattie, president of the company, Nh
K. M. Barnes, vice-president, an
Messrs H. E Stacy, E. M. Britt, L. E
Whaley, R. E. Lee, and DR.. T.
Costner. Mr.. Lee was master of cere
monies.
Others who attended the luncheo
besides those mentioned above wer
Messrs. E. E. Page and Sam Page
, The occasion was altogether a pleas
ant one.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Zion Hill Rantist.

Zion Hill Baptist church, Howells-
vile township, has called Rev. J. T
Tyner of Whiteville, R. 1, and Will
have regular services as follows
First Sunday at II a. m. and evening
before at early candlelight; third
Sunday at II a. m and day before al
2:3O p. m. The Sunday school houi
has been charged to 1890 a. m. PRAY.
er-meeting Sunday afternoon at 8 ex
cept second Sunday, when the wo
mans missionary society meets. Ev
erybody welcome.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
Mt. Elm.

Rev. DR.. Chas. L. Greaves, pastor of
the First Baptist church here and also
pastor OF the Mt. Elm Baptist church,
Will preach two Sunday afternoons
each month at Mt. Elm during the
summer. He will preach the second
and fourth Sunday afternoons at 8
O'Clock. A large crowd attended the
services at Mt. Elm yesterday after.
noon and DR.. Greaves preached a pow
erful sermon.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

A monkey turned loose in cafe
scene in the new Goldwyn photopiay
Sunshine Alley" starring Mae
March, destroyed $68.82 worth OF
fancy glassware before the director
and his assistants could stop him. He
wasn't even scratched: This picture
will be shown at Pastime theatre to.
day and tomorrow. ....-.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

Mr.. Mack Fisher, who is keeping
books for his uncle Mr.. A. NJ. Breeze
at Pembroke, came to Lumberton Sat
urday to spend a few days with his
grandmother Mrs. L. r. Breeze.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
STATE NEWS.

The main building of Whitsett in
stitute, a well-known school estab-
lished in 1888, was burned week ago
yesterday, the building and contents
being a total loss. The school work
will be continued for this term In
churches and rooms of the town.
n \ X y.
Congressional jeanette Rankin OF
Montana visited Greensboro Friday
and spoke Friday evening at the State
Normal college on equal suffrage, the
war and woman's part in it, and other
public matters.
r. A. Hawkins, an attorney, was
burned to death Thursday night al
Warrenton when the postoftice, above
which he was sleeping, was destroyed
by fire.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Trinity.

Thursday at 8, evening prayer and
sermon.
FRIDAY p. m. Litany with address
20 winch boys and girls are especially
invited. All welcome.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

). A; >turey played such sour music
on flute IN taking the new Goldwyn
Pnotopiay, Sunshine Alley" starring
mae Marsh, that he drove everyone
OUT or the studio save the director
ana the camera man, but his technique
is so perfect that to look at the film
one one would think he was master of
the instrument: This picture will be
SHOWN at Pastime theatre today a d
tomorrow:
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Notice of New Advertisements

Buy Thrift stamps with savings
Lumberton Bargain House.
have you money in the bank?-
First National Bank.
MILDLY suits, MILDLY ties-L. H
Caldwell.
The Million Dollar Doll at opera
house tomorrow evening.
= Spring tailoring opening at White
q Coughs Wednesday and Thursday
Sunshine Alley at Pastime today
and tomorrow.
Garden seed.
Farm horses and autos for sale
Jno. T. Biggs.
Three town lots for sale-E. Moo
Rowan.
Geese Strayed- Lawson
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

Lumberton, R. 4.
Sulphur solution for spraying fruit
trees and flowers BrosA
Bees for sale.
Mrs. Mollie n. Martin has qualified
as administratrix Of estate Of the late
c. NJ. Martin.
Lulu Bryan has qualified as ad-
ministratrix of estate of late Mollie
Bryan.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrators of the
estate OF C. M Martin. deceased late of Robe
son county. North Carolina. this Is TO notify
all persons having claims against the estate
OF said deceased to exhibit them TO the un-
dersigned at Fairmont. N. c. on or before
the 25th day Of February. 1919. or this no.
tiee will be pleaded in bar OF their recovery
All persons indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment.
MOLLIE N. MARION
Administrative Of c. NJ. Martin. deceased
This 23rd day of February. 1918. 1856 Mon
ADMlNISTRATRIX NOTICE
All persons having claims against the es-
tate OF Mollie Bryan, deceased. are hereby no.
titled to file the same Immediately with Me-
Lean, Varser Mclean. attorneys. Lumber
ton, North Carolina or this notice will be.
pleaded in bar of recovery
This 23rd day of February. 1915
LULU BRYAN,
Administrative of Molie Bryan, deceased
Mclean. Varser Mclean
Attorneys for Administrative, 1856 Mon
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

25 FINE 10c PACKS OF GARDEN SEED,
crown in 1917, post paid for only 40c, or
Is packs, S1.OO Address Chas. F. Howard,
LIB 95, Windfall, Indiana.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

LONG STAPLE COTTON SEED FOR SALE.
Produced II 1-2 bales on 20 acres in 1917.
This cotton now selling at 40c a pound.
Price of seed $3.50 per bushel. 10 bu. or
more, 81 per bu. Supply limited. Apply in
person or by mail to A. w. Mclean, Lum-
berton, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

If YOU WANT A GOOD CAR SEE G. L.
Thompson and buy Hupmobile. Car load
lust received.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

If YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL REAL
estate address P. o. Box No. 1856. Lumber
ton. N. C..
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

FOR RENT: NEW BRICK STORE, WATER
and lights. Opposite Lorraine Hotel, Lum-
berton, N. C.. Apply to Stephen Mcintyre.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

For SALE TWO GOOD FARM HORSES,
one I passenger automobile and one Ford
yunabout. Apply to John 7. Biggs, Lumber
ton, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
GRAHAM ROLLS FRESH EVERY AFTER
noon. Dubois Bakery

TAKE NOTICE: WE ARE NOW OPEN TO
buy all kinds of furs, and will pay the
highest market prices for same. Also we
buy all kinds of junk, iron, brass, metal
and rubber. Blacker Bros, Lumberton,| N.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

in any of the Lumberton cotton mills or
banks, address P. o. Box Ss6, Lumberton.
N. G..
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED FARM
lands in Robson county at five per cent
anc on any time not exceeding ten years.
Chlcamauga Trust Co., John H. McNeill,
agent, Lumberton, N. c., Mclean, Varser
q Mclean, Attorneys
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

IF YOU WANT THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR
your cotton and cotton seed sell to John
T. Biggs.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE AT A BAR
GAIN 6O-inch tread. In good shape. T. c.
Lewis, ST. Pauls, r. F. D. No. 8.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

LIBERTY BREAD IS HEALTHFUL, NUTRI-
Bois Bakery.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
BIJSINESS BUILDERS

prEs FOR SALE-APPLY TO s. AUGUSTA
RIake. Robesonian Office. I
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

DON'T FORGET THE BEST PLACE TO
stop hunger is at the Olympia Cafe, Elm
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

TOBACCO SEED, BEST VARIETIES OF
States Improved seed, tobacco canvass,
Burt seed oats, seed rye, rape, garden seeds
and onion sets. All fresh stock. L. H.
Caldwells everything store.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

LIBERTY BREAD. WE ARE NOW MAKING
Liberty Bread. Try it. Dubois Bakery.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

! AM MAKING LOANS FOR FIVE YEARS
on improved farm lands in Robson, Scot
land and Hoke counties, in amounts g.
10000 to $50,000.00, bearing interest at the
rate of 5 IL per cent. Call on write
A. T. Mclean. Lumberton. N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

COMPARE MY INTEREST RATE AND
terms with others who are handling the
same class of loans. Amounts, 81, 100000
TO s5o.o00.00: Robson. Scotland and Hoke
counties. Rate of interest 1-2 PER
SENT. A. 7. Mclean. Lumberton. N. C.,
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

hoNEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED LAND
IN Sooeson county on long time. Rates as
good as any can give. Stephen Mcintyre
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

FOR SALE-PURE NEW ORLEANS SYRUP
at Soc per gallon in barrels. Pure Sugar
House Molasses 55c. Porto Rico Molasses
As. w. H. Davis, Wholesale Molasses, Box
S. Columbia, S. G.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

THREE LOTS FOR SALE IN PART OF
iumberton known as Frenchmore. Will sell
10 highest bidder at court house at noon,
Monday March 4. E. Moo. Rowan.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28
(94 & 96).

SOcietatea rOmina de ajutor 81
cultura ,,R. Cafpatina" din Gle
vcland, Ohio, invita- GU drag pc
toti fratii membrii a lua partc la
Petrecerea Sociala Familiara,
care Sc va tinea in ziua de 2
Scptemvrie 1913 Labor Day..
Accasta pctrecere find data
nnmai pentru membrii Societatii
81 familiilor dior ar Fl dc dorit
ca nici unul sa nu lipsaesca, ell
att mai mutt am dori ca Gel pu-
tin 0data de cind exista Societa-
tea noastra sd ne vedem cu totii
la un loc.
La dispozitie va fl o muzica
dintre cele maj bune, care va
cinta romineste, unde 81 familiile
mai pot juca cite un briu, sirba
81 invirtita.
Nu uitati a aducc 81 pui fripti
81 de ale mincarci.
Bautura va fl Gil pretul redus
pc acea III.
Pretul de intrarc: so cent? dc
pcrsoana.
Mcmbrii care nu au : familie
pot aduce Gu dinsii o DANA.
Membrii apartinatori Uniunll
inca Sc admit.
/ La aceasta petrecere vom pri-
mi 81 membrii noui, aceia ce vo-
iesc a sc inscrie sa bine voiasca
veni la aceasta petrecere.
Deci veniti Gu totiisa ne petrc-
Gem odata frumos 81 adevarat ro-
mineste 81 sd ne ramina O ri de
suvenir.
Gu aceasta ocaziune yeti vedea
81 hala din nou vopsita 81 frumos
decorata.
Comitetul aranjator.
(92 93 & 96 & 97)
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28

tului, d-nul Alexandra Rachita.
Servitornl Petrea, d-nul Isidor
Petarlacean.
o declamatie din partea d-lui
Alexandra Rachita.
D-nnl Adam Prize Va cinta O
cintare.
Sc va cinta ,,Barbnl Lautarnl'
de catrc d-nul lsidOr Petarlacean.
Dams pima in zori de ri.
Pretul de intrare: Domnii 80
cent, Damelc gratis.
Snprasolviri Sc primesc cu ma
re multumita 81 sc vOr cuita pc
cale ziaristica.
Bufetul va Fl asortat Gu cele
mai gustoasc mczeluri 81 banturi
rccoritoare.
In speranta ca toate surOrilc
Societati, Cluburi 81 Parochii ro-
mInesti din loc 81 jur, precum 81
toti fratii aliati de ginta latina,
precnm suni: Societatea Italiana,
SOcietatea Sil'beasca, Societatea
ereceasca 81 Societatilc Sl0va.
cesti, speram ca tOate ne yor ola
tot sprijinnl moral 81 material
precnm 81 eel patriotic, pima la
rcvedcrc ramInem asteptIndu-va
en- inima dulce 81 Gu bratele deS-
chiSc.
Onoratii dclcgati ST. oaspetii
straini vor fl astcptati la CARA
de catre membrii Socictatii Stca.
ua Romina" pentru fl condusi
la adresa Societatii noastre.
In numcle Societatii ,,Stcaua
Romina' din indianapolis, Indi.
ana:
Comitetul aranjator.
(95-97)
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28
MANON LEScAuT.
ABATELE PROVOST
EIJrmare).
r D n A n :


Mi Sc paru ca vorbclc accstea @
nmpleau de bucuric.
- Crczi, imi raspunse ca, mereu
m am gindit la asta de cind sun
tenn in America? Tcmindu-ma C a.
re sd ii displaca am inchis aceasta
dorinta in ininla mea. Nu 'ndraz-
nesc a rivni sd ajung sofia ia.
- All! Manon, exclamai, al Fl
ajuns curind sofia unui rege, daca
cerul m 'ar fl nascut cu coroana. Sd
nu mai sovaim. Maven ne teme
de nici o piedica. Vreau sd vorbesc
char astazi gnvernatorului, 81 sa j
marturisesc CD lam inselat pima a.
cum. Sa lasam pc seama amantilor
dc rfnd, adaogai, friea de lanturile
uccinice ale casatoriei. Ei nu s'ar
teme de elc daca ar fl siguri, ca moi,
ca vor pnrta totdeauna lanturilc iu-
hrii.
Am Nsat'o pc Manon in culmea
bucuriei.
s &ppt convins cd nn,i ON cinstit
pc saume care sd np Fl aprobat We
5eile Mele IN ippssjnrkrile u esri
n,x gxseam; adica robit fntr nm
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28

casatorie, 81 Cd are alte vederi asu-
pra Manonei.
= ,,Alte vedcri asupra Manonei
lam zis Gu nespusa ingrijorare
de suflet Si-anumc cc vedcri pa
rintc?
Imi raspunse ca nu trebue sa nit
ca d. guvernator e stapin, ca Ma
non, find trimisa din Franta pen
tru colonie, in drept sd dispuna
de ca; pima atunci nu facuse mimic,
fiindca credea maritata, dar af-
lind de la mine ca ma este, gasestc
cu Gale S o dea domnului Synnelet,
CARGO iubeste.
Fnria imi intuneca prudenta. Po
runcii Gu mindrie preotului sa iasa
din casa mea, jurind ca guvernato-
rul, Synnelet 81 tot orasul nu vor
indrazni sd sc atinga de femeea sau
de amanta mea, ori cum asi numi-o.
Am spus indata Manonci vestea
|grozava. Ne gindirAm CD Synnelet
induplecase pc unchin-sau dupa ce-
am plecat, 81 Cd era rezultatul unui
plan ticluit mai dinainte. Eraa
eel mai tari. Ne allan in Nonl- Or
lans ca in mijloeul m4rei, adica
despartiti de restal lumii prin spa
til inlense.
Unde sd fugim, intro tara me
'cunGcuta, p11I, sau loeuita de
flare 81 de salb16sei tot asa ds bar.
Ehsri ca ii .elel Bram Atisast in oras,
'dar mn plitcam nAdhjdni sa att in
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28

Sofronia, tigancu, dina Floarea
A. Stanciu.
Mitru servitor in cancelarie,
dnul Pavel Butum.
Dol cOpii de corturar: Lac 81
Poranim, domniSorii Dionisie 81
loan Comsia.
8. ,,Pencs Curcanul", declama-
tic, de d-nul Simion Pasere.
10. ,Durerca mamci'', predata
de dina Florica l. Comsia.
Muzica vestitulni Samoil Sinu
din Youngstown, Ohio, va distra
onoratul public Gu cele mai fru-
moasc arii dc dams 81 cintcce ma
tionalc.
Pretul dc intrare: Domnii Is,
Damele so cent?.
.Suprasolviri Sc primesc ell ma.
re multumita 81 Sc vor cuita pc
calc ziaristica.
Rufetul va Fl asOrtat Gu cele
mai gustoase mezelnri 81 banturi
recoritoare.
Dcci in speranta ca toate su,
rorile SOcietati, onoratele Paro.
chii 81 Clubnri, precum ii toti
fratii RomIni din loc 81 jur ne
vor da tot sprijinnl dior posibil,
participind 1ntr'nn numar cit sc
pOate de mare la aceasta pctrc.
ccrc, pima la revcderc am rdmas
salutlndu-va GU tOata dragostea
frateasca:
Comitetul aranjator.
(94 & 06).
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28
DARE DE SEAMA 81 MULTU.
MITA PUBLICA.

Societatea romina dc ajutOr 81
cultura DIR. lulu Maniu'' din
Canton, Ohio, a avut o petrecere
(picnic), in ziua dc 4 August
1918, la care avnt I'm rezultat
foarte multumitor, att din pumct
dc vedere moral. cit 81 material.
tDeci pc aceasta Gale aduce cele
mai sincere 81 vii multumiri frati-
tilor membrii care dcosebit de
taxa de intrarc au mai dOnat 81
GU suprasolviri. Nh putcm trcce
cu vederea mai intii de nOta pc
On0ratii DOmni care au dOnat la
accasta petrecere niste Obiecte
folOsitoare petrecerei in valoare,
precum urmeaza: Nicolae MOga,
salOner, in valoare de $3.50: n.
Dates, salOner, in valoarc de $28
Vulcu 81 Magean in valOare de
$3.50; Ben Gleser. saloner in va
loarc de SD.
Gu aceasta ocaziune au bine
volt suprasolvi urmatorii:
G. Caplea 50; l. Todoran 81
Const. Popa 81; T. Morar 81 /;
Fanitia Moldovan 81; Vulcu 81
Magean So; |. Ghebu 81; Tn fra
te Polac S1.25; |. Giurca So; n.
German So; Const. Vestemean s.
Y. Toma So; G. Buturean So; V.
Sabau 50; G. Poplacean So; d.
Macrea 81; Il. Kisi So; Ilie Va
lean 50; |. Beteagu 50; Cos. Stro-
ia 81 Il. Hurbean 81; |. Popa 50
7. Oltcan 81; n. Oprean So; /.
Popa J.; G. Vandor So: /. Plesia
81; Aug. Macsin So; n. Bradu
81; Ar. Macarie So; Aur. Bora
81; Cav. Murasian 81; G.. Nina
escu 81; ]. Lup 81; d. Grcavu
-; Micke Marcofscki 50; l. Ga
tea 81; Toa. Macaric So; Ilare
Grusea 50; Ar Dragomir 81; T.
Gruitia 81; Micke Muller 81
Leo. Gruitia So; n. Barna 81
Radi Tepsi 81; G. Marginean 81
|. Blagu 81; |. Roman So; G.
Neamtiu 81: n. Moldovan 81; l.
Badila 81; NJ. Pol So; r. Oltea-
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-08-28

destul poporul in favoarea mea, ca
sa pot nadjdui un ajutor proportio-
nat cu nenorocirea.mi.M Mar Fl tre-
butt bani F; cram sarac.
De akfel succesul unei agitatii po
pulare era ncsigur; si daca near fl
lipsit norocul, nenorocirea noastra
devenea fara leac. Gindurile ace
stea imi chinuiau mintea. Imparta-
sii o parte din ele Manonei. Si-mi
mai veneau altele 1nainte deaf fl
ascultat raspunsul. Luam hotarf-
re, apoi respingeam pentrn al
ia; vorbeam singur, raspundeam
tare la gindurile mele; in sfirsit, e.
ram intro turburare care nu sc
poate ell mimic asemui, caci MA exi-
stat una egala.
Manon tintea aochii asupra- mi
81 dupa turbnrarea mea, judeca ma
rimea primejdiei; tremurind pen
'tru mine mai multi de cit putea ca,
fata accasta duioasa nici nu in
.draznea sa deschida gura ca sa-mi
exprimc temerile sale.
Dupa Q multime de ginduri, no.
tarii sa mi due Ia guyernator 81 81
caut sal ipdupiec prin ideia onoa-
rel 81 prin amintirea respectului 81
iubirei mele. Manon vTu 81 M MI
lase. Imi sise cn laeraWile n ocAi.
! Pc duci ID ,noarte. He roy y
eide: N am 81 te yliz. Nnean q NOR
inaipte de tire,
Mia frebnif mult pentrn a q
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rajos, dar furtunatic 81 violent. Nu
era insurat.
Frumusetea Manonei il izbise in
Ca din ziua sosirei noastre, 81 ocazii-
lc fara numar pc carl lea avut ca
o vada, timp de noua sau zece lu-
nj, ii Inflacarasera intr 'atit pasiu-
nea in cit sc topea in taina dupa
dfnsa.
Gu tOate acestea, fiindca era con-
wins, imprenna Gu unchiu-sau 81
tot orasul, ca cram intr 'adevar in
surat, Isl stapinise iubirea 81 n o
lasase sd izbucneasca zelul sau sc
I'declarase pentru mine in mai null
tc ocazii caci mia adus diferitc ser
'vicii. l. L'am gasit linga unchi-sau
cind am ajuns la fort. N'aveam nici
I'm motiv care sa ma oblige sd i as
cund planul meu, asa ca am spus
totul fata de cl. Guvernatorul ma
asculta Gu bunatatea-i obicinuita.
Lam povestit o parte din astoria
mea, pc care asculta Gu placere 81,
cInd lam rugat sd asiste la ceremo
MIA pc care 0 planuiam, lra asu-
pra-i toate cheltuelile sarbarei.
M am retras foarte multumit.
Peste un ceas vazui pc preot in.
trind Ia mine. Imi 1nchipniana ca
vine sd mi dea oarecasi instructii
asUprs oasstorici nnsie; dss; 1upSS
ce ma saluta Gu raceala, imi decla-
ra in doua cuvinte Cd d-l guyerna-
tor imi fntrezicea sa ma gfndesc la
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mod fatal de-o pasiune pc care n o
puteam invinge, 81 hartuit de re-
muscari pc earl nu trebuia sa lc
'nnabus.
Oar Sc va gasi cineva care sd ga
seasca ca-mi sunt nedrepte plingc-
rIIe END ma tinguesc de asprimca
Ccrului care respins o hotarire
pc care no facusem de cit. ca SAL
intru n voc? Val! &c zic? n a res
pins o! a pedepsit o ca pe-o crima
A fost plin de rabdare cit timp mer
geam orbeste pc calea viciului, 81
cele mai aspire pedepse ale sale imi
erau rezervate pentru c1nd ma voirl
intoarce la virtute. Ma tenn ca mi
va lipsi puterea sa ispravesc pove-
stirea celui mai nenorocit event
ment care s'a 'ntfmplat vre-odata.
M am dus la guvernator, cum ma
'ntelesesem cu Manon, ca sal rog
sa consimta la ceremonial casatoriei
nOastre.
Mas Fl ferit sal vorbesc lui sau
orcarei alte persoane despre lucrul
acesta, daca asi fl putut fl sigur ca
preotul sau, care era singurul din
oras, mi-ar ii facut serviciul 81 fa-
ra ell: dar neindraznid crede ca ar
consimti sa taca, ma hotarisem sd
lucrez pc fata.
Guvernatorul avea un nepot, a.
hume Synnelet, care'i era nespns
de drag.
Era nn ON de treizeci de ami, cu-