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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
SCARCITY OF JANITORS
EMBARRASSES OMAHA
business Men Find II Necessary to Do
Their Own Window
Washing.

OMAHA. NER June I5.-Janitors
are so scarce in Omaha that business
men have 10 do their own window
washing. A. least that was the reason
why pedestrians along Fifteenth and
Farnham Streets the other morning
were amazed when they saw Isaac
Kahn. president of the McC;rath Sta
tionery Company, calmly washing the
windows of the store.
Wearing clothes that would do for
any tailors advertisement Mr.. Kahn.
rerspring but happy, washed the win
dOws
"Democracy's wonderful thing.
isn't it, said one man to another rs
they watched the performances
You're wrong" said Mr. Kahn who
overheard it, there's shortage OF
janitors, and besides it's good eXer-
else"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
APPEAL TO CHILDREN FOR
OLD CLOTHING AND SHOES
Fabulous Prices Asked for Goods i'm
ROumnnia, and Red Cross
Is HELPLESS.

BUCHAREST June Is Especially
Twenty thousand Roumanian war or
phans, through the Roumanian War
dren OF America an appeal for old
clothes and shoes. y pair of shoes
costs fabulous. amount in Bucharest,
and the price of a suit OF clothing is
prohibi,ive Thread is 81 spool.
Undertaking costs SIS a suit The
cheapest pair Of shoes costs 500 and
FOR suit Of shoddy material $3.50 is
asked. Wool cloth is SPA yard
The American Red Cross commission
10 Roumania. is totally unable TO meet
the demand for clothing. Colonel IL.
Gideon Wells, of the American Red
Cross, who is cooperating with the
War Orphan Society. has appealed to
American school children to sort out
their old clothes and old shoes for
eventual shipment 10 their needy little
allies in far-om Roumanin.
Queen Marie and Prince Carol Of
Roumania are intensely interested in
the work being done by the American
Red Cross for the war orphans of
Roumania. Prince Carol is actively CO
operating with tho Red Cross, which
has distributed tens of thousands OF
cans Of condensed milk to the babies.
American doctors are having hard
fight to overcome the epidemic of small
poX which has broken out in all parts
of Roumania, and which is taking
heavy toll of the children. The war
orphans are being vaccinated whole
sale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
ReDiew Of Weeks
Trade in Richmond
Shoe and Clothing Busi-
ness Brisk Jobbers and
Manufacturers Busy.
In retail circles there was not quite

In retail circles there was not quite
SO much activity last week as the week
pciore Bad weather a part of the
week kept TIE dry goods and millinery
puyers away from the attractive stores
but they tried in many cases to MAKE
up Tor this the latter part Of the week
However OH the whole, business In
theae lines tell OFF somewhat in volum.
as compared with that OF scvcra! weeks
past.
The shoe store men were kept fairly
busy and the clothing merchants had
m" trade The returning soldiers, who
&c shedding their khaki for store
cI"t continue 10 be lively patrons
OF the clothicrs.
The Wholesalers had a very good
week, especially the shoe jobbers. who
are now Ming and filling large orders
lor the coming fall and winter trade
These merchants are no longer COM
planning OF = disposition on the part
OF retailers 10 refrain from stocking
up., 1t Is quite evident that the re-
tailers throughout the country have
been studying conditions, and the out
look for lower quotations on footwear.
and have reached the conclusion that it
vii! be long while before they see
a marking down of prices. Hence
they are no longer hesiiaiing about
stocking up, In fact. the majority of
is the time TO buy in order to avoid
still higher prices
manufacturers of all classes of goods
made in Richmond report activity about
their shops There is no dearth Of
orders. and some OF them are finding
IL somewhat hard to keep up with them.
'bor shortage, al least nothing like
ih,re was "A few months ago. even
i-w weeks ago.
ON the whole, business is generally
good in Richmond. the banks have
The money and are liberal with II.
collections keep up Well and the be
summer duh season" finds no evidence
of dizziness in any line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
S = e I E. 7 Y

Philip Rhinelandcr and his daughter.
MISS Rhlnelander, Of New York, are
2ues.s OF Miss Rose Walker and John
r. rr,n walker At their home. 2oi West
MSaiker nave issued invitations for II
vance Sa to be given on Wednesday, even
ing at the Country Club OF Virginia in
honor OF Miss Rh!nelander.
at the Woman's Club.
musical program will be rendered
at the Woman,s Club this evening at
George Harris, tenor. of New York
Mrs. Norman Cali Is chairman of the
evening. An invitation has been eN-
tended to the Musicians Club OF Rich
mond to be present, and members OF
the club arc each privileged to invite
one guest Mr.. Powell Will speak on
Music and Nationalism," and Mr.. Har-
ris Will sing folk songs OF Britain and
America.
Smith--Lindsny.
pretty wedding Of interest here
LOOK place recently In Norfolk at the
home of Captain and Mrs r.. c. Lind
say. 32i Pool Street when their dau.h-
ter Miss Lottie Pearl Lindsay, became
the bride OF Lawrence Edward smith
performed by REV. Floyd Putney: The
bride. who was given in marriage by
her brother. Carey Lindsay, Jr.. wore
Il gown white Georgette creme and
carried bouquet OF White CARNATIONS
and ferns. The bride had as her
matron Of honor her aunt. Mrs Leroy
iSiHuSdS, VINO wore gown or tauDe
Georgette crepe and carried bouquet
OF white carnations. After short
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Smith viii
reside at ll24 Twenty hrst Street. New
port News.
For MIX und Ice Mission.
The hrst OF series OF entertain
inents for the benefit Of the milk and
ice mission vas given on the lawn at
1901 East Broad Street Thursday even
ing me entire entertainment was
managed by crowd OF children and
neat sum was realized. Those TAX
ing part in the exercises were: Misses
Elizabeth Hallihan, Arella Gordon
Ciarice Ford and Kathleen Black: Mas
ters Thomas Beckncr. Eugene Bois-
seux. Morris Harwood and William
Black.
Luncheon for bride.
Saturday a luncheon wa. given by a
few friends In honor OF Miss olive
Myers. whose engagement TO James
Minor Tarpley, OF Danvi,lc has been
announced Covers were laid for seven
and color scheme of pink and white
was effectively carried out. The CUES,
OF honor was presented with "A hand
some cut glass vase.
Those present were:
MedAmes Misses
Elan Toonc Mamie DIV. Sfyer.
fl.nt HKSf insey MgsS T Ks5n
Annual commencement.
The eighth annual commencement Of
Mrs. Matte Mann Rldouts music
school Will DC held in the City Audi
evening Will he the playing OF the
Maurer Mandolin and Guitar Club. Of
which Mrs W. H. Lucy is director.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
RAILROAD CELEBRATES
BY DRIVING COLD SPIKE:
Winchester and Western System Is
Completed to West Virginia
State Line.
BANK PURCHASES PROPERTY
Planters National OF fredericksburg
to Have New Building-Danville
Authorities Offer Reward for
Person Turning In False Alarm.

WINCHESTER. June l5.-Omcials OF
Virginia and West Virginia yesterday
afternoon met at .afoilcttsviic. near
the state line. and witnessed the driv-
ing OF gold spike to mark the COM
pietion OF the Winchester and Western
!K IA TO the Yves, Virginia line.
William Il. Cornwcll. brother of
Governor John j. Cornwcll. OF Yves,
Virginia. Dinner was served a, Canon
Springs. w. Va. The road will be
completed TO Wardensviile. w. Va,
the western terminal. this fail. when
large territory rich in virgin tim
Der. minerals and metals, will be fully
developed by various land and mining
corporations already formed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
IN And OUT or TOWN.

Major and Mrs. Richard Beirne are guests
OF relatives on Park Avenue.
Miss Kathleen Rogerson is tending an.i
AZ the Virginia Military Institute.
Mrs. !. y. Vaughan Mr. and Mrs Bos-
ley Vaughan and Vaughan Pr!ddy inc,or.d
u Camp Lee las, week TO visit Walter
vaughan. who has Just returned from
abroad.
Mrs. G. J. williams and Miss Elizabeth
Williams arc leaving this week for visit
10 relatives In panvIlle.
:. Aubrey = clarH. son OF Mr, and Mrs.
Edward Clarke. Of 10? West Cary Street.
who saw service In France with the Second
Division and was also in the army Of oc-
cupation, has returned to his home.
Miss Pearl Talley Of Alice. is visiting
relatives In Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

lNChESI Ek, June lJ.-Dr. Archi-
bald Randolph. member OF prornin.nt
Clarke County family. VINO lives near
Cppervii!c. Loudoun COUNTY is re
covering slowly from the effects o.!
serious Injuries suffered last week
when MS horse teli in attempting to
take hurdle at the Leesburg Horse
knees. and in rega!ning its feet threw
up Us mead. striking DR.. Randolph a
terrlnc blow Oh the head He was
knocked unconscious and fell from his
saddle and was dragged some distance
SUSTAINING serious and painful Injuries
tie was treated at the Loudoun Hos
p'tal before being taken 20 his home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
FRENCH ACTORS UNIONlzlNG
Stage Workers Join Labor Federation
and Demand Certain WnGe
Scales.

FAIRS. June l5.-The actors and
singers OF the Paris stage have de-
cided to FORM regular trades union,
TO be affiliated TO the Central Labor
Federation and SO compelled TO take
part in any strike ordered by that
body.
The machlnists electricians and
other employees OF the theater and
music halls have been unionized for
some time. The new union Will try
TO establish minimum salary of 81
day with payment during rehearsals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Name Democratic cand,d,,..

w INCL rs Err, June l5.-Thc Demo-
cratic committee met Yesterday after
noon at iSerryville, and declared Ken
ne,h y. Cii!pen. of clarke County. 10 b..
delegates from Clarke ana Warren
=, ountics: there being no opposition 10
ms reelection. lie served as ensign
~ the NaNai aviation service durio o,
the war. The COMMITTEES also daci,roi
: oioneI Robert r. Leedy OF I.uray. To-
6i me senatorial nominee from tho
uI , composed OF Clarke. Warren.
and Page Counties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Seek Efrc-AInrm Joker

DAENlLLE, June l5-The chief OF
The IRE department has announced
that a reward OF $50 will be paid Tor
the arrest OF the man who SATURDAY.
u, the height OF the soldiers parade
turned IN false fire alarm. The ire
chic! had ordered out all of the motor
apparatuE 10 take Il part in the pa :
rade when word reached him that the
nre bell vas ringing. The machines
broke ranks and proceeded to the
scene OF me supposed fire. Some con-
iusion IN the number resulted in one
OF the machines travelling 10 the other
end OF town.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

DANNli-LE, June l5.-While police
men are on the Iui vive for ajitomo-
tariiN took possession Of one stolen
car. y lady complaining that a strange
ear ear was standing in her alley, prevent
~ htr from pnttinG her machine in
ing 70 hnd the owner OF locked. new
touring car. They failed. and ,in.nI,.
70 20, star me engine. 1t was placed bod :
llN on truck and rc,noy,l IN IN.
city ourthousc '''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
CASUALTY LIST SHOWS
285 WITH 80 DEAD
Seven Are Reported Killed in Acton
and Ten Died OF
Wounds,


and Ten Died OF
WASHINGToN. June I5.--Casualty lists
given out by the Committee on Public In"
formation show total Of 2s5 casualties.
divided as follows: killed in ACTON. seven :
died Of wounds, ten: died OF accidents and
other causes, sixteen. died Of disease. six:
died OF other causes. one: wounded severely
twenty-eigh, wounded tdeEree undcter-
inned), seventy nine wounded slightly,
100: missing in action. eighteen.
, V!rginians ana North Caroinians in the
lists
KILLED IN ACTION.
Private.
Gariick. IIayws od w: Bumpass, Va.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Private.
Davis T inTs,Hikb Rssppsomy!ile ~ c
bowman. Wade Vance; Hickory, Va,
w 66txss2p %a bEc III hisS y
Privaten.
Holder. OTIS r.; High Point. y. c.
watson WG65ttsSsinskbp r. gPI.fdiuTTLY'
Prfvntes.
BRAY. Charles E.; Merritt. y. G.
Robertson, Dayton; Frosty. y. c.
Wood. Jessie Grange, " c.
kesler. Carl C.: Sa bury. y. e.
Minton. John b.: Auiandcr. y. c.
MISSING IN ACTION.
PriruteS.
Edwards. Claude H.. Mount Airy y. c.
Station. James s.; Marshviile. y. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Change Meeting Dates

WINCIIEsTt.K June i5.-rhe direc-
tors OF the Clarke County Horse and
colt SHOW, IN session in Berryvil!c
Augusi . and to August 5 and o the
Weekend dates being more preferable
IN aGu!tloN 20 q program % high class
ing events, the society will hold "A
cattle snow FOR the nrst time, ana
mere Will be classes for other farm
animals Kenneth y. Gi!pim has been
elected general manager Of the society
X Powei Page, Of Royce. Is president,
Or. Lewis NJ. Allen, vice president.
ana John X. Crown secretary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
BANDIT WITH A HEART
Lets Soldier Go With His Money In
Keep From CHUstng Him
Embarrassment.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. June 15.-Even
burglar has conscience when il
comes to holding up soldier and tak-
ing all his money, jeopardizing his
Of court-martial for non-appearance.
This was proven when Harry Bsta-
brook encountered n masked bandit as
he stopped from a taxi to board a
tabrook. a soldier. explained his pre-
dicament to the burglar, who without
hesitation, let him go and held up the
taxi driver instead.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

WINCFIESTER, June l5.-Robcr, G
during TWO Republican administrative
ana Tor the last twenty years postal
Inspector, with hcadquarter. AT Phila
Hc!phIa ana later al Jacksonville, Fla
resigned Yesterday TO manage IN. 49,
tate OF his father, the late = NJ Glib
pens Mr.. Gibbons figured prominently
IN many important cases involving tho
arrest or notorious criminals in IN.
i'hi!ade!phia division Most Oh his
work was done in the Reading section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
nnnk I,uy. proncr,y

FRED itickSBURG. June 1.-THE
Planters National Bank OF Fredericks-
burg has purchased the large brick
building at northeast corner Of Com
merce and Princess Anne Streets from
NJ. Carter Han and SpOtswood Il Han
ana also the adjoining brick building
bank building will be erected on This
property. which viii bc the home Of
the Planters National Bank The
bank intends TO avail Itself of the on
poriunity presented under the national
bank act Of opening a trust depart
inent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Increase Gas Ru,cs.

WiEo II rs t:R: June l5.-Rather
than force the Winchester Gas Cow
pany into the hands of a receiver. who
would. IL was asserted. charge n hisb
Iate Tor gas, the Common Council has
Withdrawn all opposition to the COM
pany's petition for an increase Of IA
per cent over present rates The i'm :
crease will probably be granted hy
me state Corporation Commission, eff
iectiNe July ID.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Ovcrncnn Mninr uon,c

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. June i5.-Ma-
jor William u, Scott. 4 Baltimore sur
geon. who has been overseas for more
than year. arrived IN New York by
steamer Rotterdam, and was mustered
out OF service at Camp Dix, few
here for brief visit to his parents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Sec brilliant Meteor

N II+NI MN ONk, june :! 8 = Friday
afternoon just before sunset persons
living in tins locality heard IL kissing
noise ~ the heavens, and. looking up.
saw large and brilliant meteor sweep-
ing across the eastern sky at an Gle
Eation OF about fortN-fve or nf,y de-
grees. l. WAS travelling in a nor,hcrlv
direction, and appeared about as large
mans head. leaving behind tra!!
OF light and smoke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

WINCHESTER. June 1.-THE Dem
oc:at!c committees OF Frederick and
Shenandoah Counties and the city of
Winchester. in session here yesterday.
declared Senator Harry r. Byrd the
nominee FOR the State Senate from the
Tenth Senatorial District. there being
no other candidate Ming notice with
the committees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

I,:NN LIE. june l5-prohihjfion
and local officers looking for moon.
Sn n whisky on the Milton, y. C.. road.
Wilkinson. intoxicated In a wagon
Which was found Ia. contain quantity
OF mash. The negro according to tho
the law and boastcd Of a sill in hts
mouse. The officers went there and
round complete siXty-hve- gallon Ont
ht ana arrested the man
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Coufscute Nine G,,,or.

department took steps to seize liquor
wnlch they had reason TO believe was
pelng gathered for yesterdays cele-
oratioh, ana squad on visiting Luck
town. nearby colorcd settlement.
connscated nine gallons aud took three
negroes into custody. All haze given
Dond Tor their appearance i'm Hpurt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Laundry Property Sold.

fhf'l'Eit1Ck SBURG. June IL
property on Main Street, known ae; the
steam Laundry" also all machinery
and everything used i'm the laundry
business TO a. Wilmore Cox and Floyd
Sale. The purchasers Will take charge
within the next ton DAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Major Receives promo,ton

WiNCiEST June ia.-Major
Jr., Of Rerryvlle, has been promoted
70 the rank OF lieutenant colonel in
the army medical corps. He has been
actlng as chief medical adviser of the
third army! occupying CoblcnZ. Ger
many. for the past four or five months
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

He was in command OF the Three
hundred and Twentieth Field Hospital
or the EiEht!eth Division. which was
the only division in the American ex-
peditionary forces whose troops were
ordered into action upon three differ
eut occasions on the Meuse Argonue
offensive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
WOMES's MEETINGS.

The James River Garden club viii hold
it, asst meeting for tho spring season Ned
neEisv at the country resd~nC" % Mrs
Coleman workman In Chesterfield County
The kubJect will re vegetables"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16

red CLOTH worth dollar half sold y prominent
drug stores in town for limited contains chapters
First Aid Bandagng Care Wounded Burns scad Broken
Limbs How to Recognize Different Diseases the Taking Temper
atre Giving of Baths Advice Mothers Care Infants ETC.
The home will find within its pages reliable up-to-ate
instruction for caring for the SICK the professional nurse will
renew her hospital training Such book invaluable and every
woman should have for ready reference druggist does
not have it for sae Worlds Medical Pess 54
Washington ST.. Buffalo. N, Y Edition is limited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-16
Ial commencement.

The eighth annual commencement Of
Mrs. Matte Mann R!dout's music
school Will be held in the City Audi
torium on june 26 A feature OF the
evening VIII he the playing OF the
Maurer Mandolin and Guitar Club. Of
which Mrs. W. II. Lucy is director
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-04-06
CAPITULO VI

.Ahora. ell la noche que courtroom
los s~ingalares SUCCEEDS que Noy Il
referirle. Zapata no estaba enter
mo: tampoco ebrio, pues cast nunca
bebe. En- TODD el tempo que 10 ne
visto. Sc ha rehusado a tomar un solo
traso de alcohol; Y, sin embargo,
suele beber. Esa noche, Bonllla lie
ofreci0 una copa de cognac.
Una sofa copa, mi general; al
cabo listed es fuerte....
No. muchacho, no. Sc van a en-
borrachar todos tquien los culda?
Y no bebi0. Esa noche eStaba mus
allegro el russo; 70 pensaba arreglar
algo que no puedo dccir Il listed
que era; sin ser prohibicion!Sta. tam
POGO quise beber; pero ESQ no que
re decir que no empinera las bote-
Has U me pasaba mi companero,
ell rusc de la tunica. Simulando be-
| Der. dejaba Satisfechos a mis- com
! paneroS.. DE pronto VI aparecer en-
la puerta del cuartucho donde nos
| hallabamoS. a I'm muchacho Maya
ma. nue. Sc hizo soldado ALI. Creo
que era dc Puebla. muy jovcn. cN-
traordinariamente gorde. Y tan hge-
70 V tan valiente como el miSmo Ge-
novevo de la O.. Magma Sc acerco a
| Zapata Y lie dijo estaS palabras eng
maticas:
La paloma canta.
Zapata sonrio V sc plSo de pie. La
pistola que cargo el clnto, hacia AIDE
lante. la habia dejado encima de Ia
mesa Sc 10 hice notar. Rcgrcso. IA
enfuudo Y abroch6 el ola! dc bron-
&c. In el centro del cuarto. volvlo
cl rostro para ernos cl russo DC
la turica rodsba bajc Il mesa; ei
Agente de Lenine sc erguia ante ell
licenciado Soto Y Cana Y, o su
inolvidable correction, le aseguraba:
De nosotros es el mundo. ami
90 MIC. TO hay que qucdarse atraS
en- esta lucha social. Observe listed.
No c-eo. no creo... .-grItaoa
deSolado Soto Y Cana.
Fl Cubano estaba borracho. de
bruces Sobre Ia mesa: ci Obrero In
Gustrial del Mundo. abrazaba 4 un
soldado zapatista V le !lamaba dull
cerlentc 'herm&no".. La musica
del pueblo que Nevada ell nombre de
Emiliano Zapata. e%ntonaba en- tono
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-04-06

destemplado, pues va los artistas
estaban ebrios, la International.
Yo pense Estes hombres no ARE
claran cl mundo; 81 en- u manos
estuviera ell destino de la humani-
dad
Zapata sonrio. Probablemente Sc
considerable, V con justicla, un hom-
bre superior d aquellos, pues sus
rudos instintos sin freno, iban a
ouedar ~satisfechos, iban a un trlun-
70; Sc considerG, sin duda, "unlco
hombre" entire ~aquella turba de po-
brcs bagazos de varios pueblos de ! q
TERRA.
La paloma canta,-volvi0 a de-
cir Magma.
-Zapata salio. La musica tocaba,
ahora. esa plea clasica en- Mexico
profundamente tristc y dolorosa que
Sc Hama La Paloma.
Unos cuantos minutes mas tarde,
sail de la pieza. Estaba Ell las puer-
tas del cuartucho viendo ell espec-
taculo que p~resentaban los SoldadoS
ebrios bailaudo en- tarlmas que ha'
| bian colocado Sobre ell Suelo, con
muieres NADIA bellaS nj NADIA reco-
mendables unos Y otras con un as
) pecto internal por la luz que deSpe'
dia la hoguera: los musicos Sentados
en- mos pequenos bancos, en- cl por'
! tai de Ia casa, cuando sc escucharon
gritos de mujcr en- Ia casa de enfren-
te.....
Nadie hizo case. Nadie dcjo de
bailar. 81 ESQ estaba hacienda; de CO.
mcr, 81 estaba en- Ell Suelo, sentado Y
con I'M pcd&Zo de carnc en- las manos
Y una botella al lado.. Como 81 eI
critic hubiera sido una de las notaS
dc la charanga......
-A!%uicn grita.-.e die a un
solGato que cntraba al cuarto donde
los .iefes zapatistas cstaban ebr;os
va discutiendo.
Son coSas de nj general Zapa,
ta.....-rep!ic6 sonriendo cinica-
mente el soldado.
Pero los gritos no cesaban. Los
lanzaba IN voz ~femenina; de prom,
to Sc acallaban Y v~olvlan I hendir
los aires de Ia nochc perfumada por
los azahares de TN naranjal que C,
tabac n el patio de la casucha..
Fueron tan violertos los grItos. que
empeZarcn las cabeLas dc los bAila,
dores a ~volverSc hacia la ~ventana
de donde venian: algLnoS soldados