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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
FRANCES WILLARD UNION
 Fl ECTS OFFICERS

At a meeting of the Frances Willard Union, Woman Christian Temperance Union. held recently, officers were. elected for the coming year. They are: Mrs ". H. Nichols president, Mrs James Frankiin,s vice president; Mrs R. G. Holton. secretary; Mrs Charles Donoho. corresponding secretary ana Mrs. William Coats, treasurer.
 The Frances Willard Union recent ly put on a membership campaign which more than doubled its number of members and great enthusiasm is feIt over the work for the next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
LOUIE COMPTON SEMINARY

On Friday evening the faculty and boarding stude4ts of the seminary en- loved an informal reception in the seminary parlors, where old and new met on common ground. Ices were served during the evening.
 On Saturday afternoon girls and teachers went for an outing to Avon dale, park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MUSIC AT THE
 CHURCHES

The following musical programmes will be given today at the churches; The Church of the Advent:
 10:40 a. morgan preludes: ta) By the Sea- (Schubert), (b) Meditation" (Wag- ner), Co Melody for the Bells of Berg hall Church" (Sibelus).
 | a. m.--Processional, "Alleluia! Sing to Jesusi" CElliotD, "Te Deum" in flat (Stainer), offertory solo, Consider and Hear Me" (Wooler), MT. Edwin Hickey; organ postlude, 'Scherzo' in minor Cclias Blum, Ferdinand Dunkley, organ ist and choirmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MISS HANDLEY
 GOES TO FRANCE

Friends of Miss Virginia B. Handiey will be interested to know that she has been greatly complimented by being re- called to France to spend the next three months to assume charge of the unit or which she. was a member during the recent war, She has received a leave ot absence from the Red Cross here. where she is one of }ae field secretaries, and will leave the last of october. when she will join the JarVin d Ensants unit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
RECEPTION FOR
 BRIDE E-ELECT

Mrs Arthur Forsyth and Mrs Ed ward keiser will entertain at recep- tion on the afternoon of Tuesday, -Oc- tober 12, at the Southern Club honor ing their sister, Miss Dorsey Harris, whose marriage to MT. E. c. krug of Memphis will be a lovely event of Oc- tober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
KRuG-HARRIS z
 WEDDING PLANS

An interesting marriage Of oe'oDer ,,,in he that of Miss Dorsey Harrls ana Mrs. E. c. -Krug of Memphis' "hion wi,, he celebrated on the afternoo" oi ,,.sa.,, October 18th, at the home or the brides brother. MT. George o' nai
 ris and Mrs. Harris on Aberdeen roau' Mrs George c. Harris will De Phe matron of honor. and Miss hhzape'n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
SUPPLEMENTARY
 MARRIAGE

A marriage of interest to friends Is that of MT Ernest M. Britain of Savari- nah, but formerly of this city, and Mrs. Evelyn Rylant, which was quietly cele' brated last evening at the home of MT Mir. and Mrs. Britain will make theu home at Port Wentworth near Sa- yannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MARGARET ALLEN SCHOOL

Friends and patrons of Margaret Al len School are cordially invited to at tend the opening exercises of the school at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. The programme promises to be of unusual interest Pastors of the different churches will conduct the devotional ex- ercises, followed by brief talks from other friends. Miss Virginia Reese Simms, director of the music department. win bive selections on the pipe organ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MRS. HARRIS
 BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs George c. Harris will entertain /at bridge on the afternoon of Tuesday, october 5, at her home on Aberdeen, road, honoring Miss Dorsey Harris, bride elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
ELIZA COMES TO STAY"

Mrs. Earle McLinn's expression class begins to practice for the play, Eliza Comes to Stay at an early date-at the studio at Cable Hall. The play will be given several times during the season and will be beautifully staged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MRS. WHITES
 BRIDGE TEA

Mrs. Walter L. White will entertain at a bridge tea on Wednesday after noon. october 1s, at her home on Han over, Circle, honoring her sister, Miss Dorsey Harris, 3 bride-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
MRS. HENDERSON'S
 LUNCHEON

Mrs II. NJ Henderso. entertained al luncheon yesterday at the Southern Club, honoring Mrs. J. M. Ford of Nashville. the guest of Mrs. Theo Koenig. In the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26

party were Mrs. Ford. Mrs. A. A. Adams. Mrs Charles Ford, Mrs. Koenig ard Mrs J R. Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
LUNCHEON PARTY
 FOR MISS HARRIS

Mrs. John Sidney White and Miss Val ley Young White will entertain at luncheon on Saturday. honorng Miss
 DorseyssW w llite. A elect
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

ly owing TO illness Of number OF
the pupils.
Gaylord DeHyes. son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Denyes, y. Eighth St.
is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Billy Kirkpatrick. a vaudeville
actor who has been visiting his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Kirkpat-
rick left yesterday for Chicago
where he is booked for a week be-
fore going to New York for several
weeks engagement.
Mrs. Edward Debley has returned
to Plymouth, Ind, after a visit with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Barnard of
Michigan Cit, arrived here Satur-
day morning for a few days visit
with River Park and Mishawaka
friends.
a son was born Thursday to Mr..
and Mrs Walter Jensen. y Sixth st.
Edward Krill and son are i'll with
influenza at their home on 5. Ninth
street.
Miss Florence Williams left this
morning for Chicago, called there
by the critical illness of her aunt,
Mrs. George Burton.
l. d. Barley, of Marion. Ind.
has returned after several days with
friends here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

home following a stroke OF parai-
ysis was held Sunday az II o'clock
a. IN. at Olive Chapel. Rev. Stewart
officiating. Burial was in The ceme-
terry near the church
The marriage Of Miss Margery
Wade. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wade. and Jesse Harring
ton. viii take place Saturday eve
ming at 6 o'clock az the home OF
the brides parents on Michigan s..
The young people viii reside on a
farm near Rolling Green.
Airs Mary Crouch was hostess on
Thursday at a meeting of the Home
Charity circle AT pot luck dinner
and a Christmas tree, with presents
for all. were among the enjoyabl
features Of the meeting
Mrs. Conant is quite ill.,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker are
parents of a baby boy.
The Missionary society of The
Christian church held an all day
meeting Wednesday at the home OF
Mrs. Z. r Whitinger. OF South
Bend
Mrs c.. w. Doughty Will enter
tain the ladies OF the Charity circle
Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
CONSTITUTION
IS EXHIBITED
Original ParChmentS of Dec
laration of independence
Displayed BY Lansing.

~ Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Recent
activities OF radical propagandists
Ted sec'y Lansing this week 20 dis
play FOR the first time in eighteen
years. the original parchments Of
the declaration of independence and
the constitution OF the United states
In the presence Of a group of Of
flcials the parchments were removed
from the protecting walls Of "a steel
safe enclosing them and placed on
view in the state department for an
hour, while motion picture cameras
recorded their appearance for the
benefit or the 10000, 900 persons
wing under the principles enunciat-
ID b. them.
To Exhibit Films.
Theaters from Maine 70 California
and from the gulf 20 Canada will
exhibit the films in the coming
weeks in an effort TO remove from
he public mind in every city, town
and village any possible effects OF
recent red" activities.
Owing TO their age. exhibition Of
he parchments IS a rare event. Tx
posture 70 light, even though each
sheet is protected carefully from air
o. hermetically sealed glass plates,
causes additional fading OF the ink
lnscribing the immortal words which
brought the republic into being.
II was only the hysterical clamor
of radical agitators. which caught
the ear Of many local citizens be-
cause Of the reaction after the war,
Ehat induced Sec'y Lansing to enlist
the cooperation OF the press and
motion picture industry 10 remind
the people of this country Of their
debt 10 the land in which they live
Fearing a great crush 10 see the
precious sheets II the plan became
known with the possibility Of serious
damage resulting. announcement Of
what was done was not made until
Saturday.
In Good Condition.
Both the declaration and the con-
stitution were found I'm excellent
condition. The former for many
years has been very faded, due to
The fact that a ''letter press copy,
from which reproductions have
come. was made about 20 years ago
and in the wetting necessary, much
ii the ink was lost. The signatures
are very indistinct except for the
famous John Hancock" written
Extra large with flourishes and right
the most prominent place so that
lis advocacy OF the documents prin-
.iples should be known TO all the
world.
In an address to the company
witnessing the exhibition of the doc
lmeEts, Sec'y Lansing said he had
.ound the constitution safe so far as
he forces OF nature were concerned
md that the American people should
protect it equally we'll in their minds
and hearts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
WILLOW CREEK

jan Ahs
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Snyder and daugh-
ter. Evelyn left for Texas Saturday
Several couples Of this vicinity
were entertained by Mr. and Mrs
J. f. Wommer of y. Hill ST., Misha.
waka Thursday evening. A very
pleasant evening was enjoyed. A
lunch was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Eberhart
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Palmer Eberhart
Miss Ines Smith is doing fine after
having her adenoids and tonsils re-
moved.
Rev. Parker OF Mishawaka viii
preach at the Willow Greek NJ f
church Sunday afternoon, Jan. IS
Mrs. Felix DeGroote spent Wed
nesday with Mrs. Alice Jude.
The Community Grange meeting
was postponed on the account Of the
bad roads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
NEW CARLISLE

Jan. a.
The agricultural department of
the International Harvester com
pauy. cooperating with our com
munity. will give an agricultural
short course that promises to he
both highly entertaining and in
structive, at the high school build
ing Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 10
and 20. Everyone is cordially in
vited 70 attend. There will be eX-
hibits of livestock, small grains
fruits, vegeta bles, domestic science
and art. The following speakers
will have charge OF the program
r. A. Hayne. livestock breeder and
alfalfa grower; r. r. Robertson
horticulture. potatoes and garden
ing: Miss Zella Wigent. home and
school work Prizes are offered
moving pictures of interest shown
daily and a fine musical entertain
ment given each evening. The
senior students will serve meals at
nominal prices.
G. r. Smith, local Ford dealer.
has purchased l. c. Van Wrinkles
interest in the White garage. Mr.
Van Wrinkle will remain here in
Mr.. Smiths employ in the repair
department.
Mrs Fanny Bleasdale and daugh-
ter. Mrs Fred Fowler and children
have returned to Findlay, Ohio,
after visiting Mr. and Mrs Howard
WykOff
Mrs John Zigler visited friends
in Toledo, Ohio. during the past
week
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ruunels are
parents of a son born Jan. e..
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Danielsou
and Frank Bleasdale made a busI-
ness trip to Chicago on Thursday
The funeral of Job G.. Smith.
who passed away at the family
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
PLEASANT VALLEY.


Nj. and Mrs. r. c. Smith and
family were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Eyer Sunday.
Flora Gogler, of Mishawaka. spent
Saturday and Sunday with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
GOgleT
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burwel, of
Chicago Heights, called on Mr.. and
Mrs W. Marx Tuesday evening
The school bus has missed two
days on account of the bad roads.
Don Gogler is i'll with pneumonia.
Reuben Eyer spent Tuesday with
his brother, Lloyd Eyer, and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Schauman
visited Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Smith
and family Friday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
PARK
FOR REPORTER CALL
River Park Eseli Phone as.

Or. Davis, district superintendent
OF the NJ. +. church, Will deliver the
sermon at the River Park church on
Sunday evening at 1870. There viii
be special music by the choir and a
solo by Miss Thelma Paige. Other
services will be Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m. Marshall Ball superin-
tendent. Preaching by the pastor.
Rev. G.. l. Rulison, at l0:45 u. m,
subject, 'Iaw and Order" Ep-
worth league devotional at $50 p.
m topic, "A Worth While Life"
Miss Ruth Rulison and Miss Blanche
link will have charge of the meet
ing. The Ladies Aid society VIII
meet "Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Mil
Ter, y. Eighth ST. Prayer and praise
service Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Service at the Free Methodist
church. Fourteenth and Vine SITS,
will include Sunday school at 10 a.
M. l.. r. Wolfe, superintendent.
Class meeting at II a. m. leader.
Mrs. Lena Niekard. Preaching by
the pastor. Rev. r. +. Hitchcock. at
1880 p. m Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 1880, leader, Rev.
Hitchcock.
A business meeting OF the Victory
Girls of the NJ. L. church was held
Friday evening at the home Of Miss
Della Gleason, : Twelfth St. when
the election of officers took place.
The following We're chosen: Presi-
dent. Miss Katherine Waters; vice
president. Miss Violet Straub; secre-
tary. Miss Helen Larsen; treasurer,
Miss Della Gleason. Plans We're also
made for a membership contest
with the comrades Of the church
20 begin on next Sunday and
end on sunday. March DIST.
The defeated class viii give a ban
quet to the successful class. Con
tests featured the social hour. Fa-
vors were won by Albert Worl and
Katherine Waters. The class social
will be held Friday, Jan. %.
Miss Vera Miller was hostess 20
the Truth Seekers last night at her
home on y. Eighth ST. During the
business session plans were partially
made for am entertainment 10 be
given soon. Miss Ora Hubbard rem
dered several piano selections. Re
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be held i'm two weeks
at the home of Mrs. OrasyHubbard
I Mishawaka av.
A party of young people enjoyed
a bobsled ride to the home of Mr.
and Mrs =. r. Parker. south of the
city. Friday night, where supper
? was served and the evening was
spent with games and dancing.
Mrs. Harry Stockman was hostess
/ TO the r. =. r. club Friday after
noon. tt was voted 10 hold meeting
the second Friday of each month
instead of fortnightly meetings.
t,vo-course luncheon was served a
a table conferred with pink hya
cinths. The next meeting will b'
Friday. Feb. IS, at the home Of Mrs
| Samuel Dixon. y. sixth ST
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Christensen
8 Eleventh ST.. entertained IA mem
/ beers of the Friendship club Frida'
evening. The evening was spent so
ciauv with games ard music. Re
freshments were served by the hos
| tess.
a meeting of the boys physica
/ training class in charge of r. l.
/ Surface will be held at the schoo
/ house Monday evening.
The sleigh ride and supper Of tn
/ eighth grade pupils OF the Rive
/ Park school scheduled for Frida
night has been postponed indefinite
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
GRANGER.

JAN To-
Ray Overmyer or South Bend
spent Saturday night and Sunday at
he home Of his sister. Mrs. William
Fissel.
Mrs. Hiram Shankweiler and
slaughter of Grand Rapids are visit
ing az the home or her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles r. HOFFMAN.
Mrs Stella Kasperak entertained
her sister and two children from
Gary over the week end.
Mrs. Alfred Devine and daughter.
Evelyn visited friends in South
Bend Saturday and Sunday.
The Thresher CO. held an oyster
supper at the home Of Dick Segger-
man Thursday evening, there were
80 in attendance.
Miss Bernice Freel spent Satur-
gay night and sunday with her
grandparents I'm South Bend. She
accompanied her grandfather home,
he having spent Friday and Satur-
day at the home OF his son, Ray
Flreel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Barr attended
The funeral of Mrs. Barr's grand
mother in South Bend Friday.
Airs. G. w Gogley and son. Paul
visited the formers sister in Niles
Thursday.
Mrs. John Walsh and daughter
and Joe Gciscl were in Niles and
South Bend wednesday.
Mrs. Ray Haas and two daughters
went 10 Elkhart Monday for a few
DAYS visit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
PARTNERSHP

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership under the firm name and
style of John Zabik and Sylvester
Kolesiak Co. has been dissolved on
the 16 day OF January. 1920. and that
business Will nOwIbe transacted un-
der the name of Sylvester Kolesiak
Said business being located at 1881
w. Fisher St. in the city of South
Bend. St. Joseph county. state of
Indiana. All debts and liabilities
after this date are 10 be borne by
Sylvester Kolesiak
SYLVESTER KOLESIAK.
S9S3-19-Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

jan
A son was born Thursday. Jan.
Il to SIR. and Mrs Theron Saun-
ders.
Miss Lura Reynolds is spending
the week end with her parents at
WestviIle.
Invitations are out for the mar
riaSe of Marjorie Edith Wade "a
Jesse Harrington. Saturday. Jan. Il
at the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. p. ". Wade
a number from here attended the
olive township sunday school con-
vention at New Carlisle sunday.
Farmers are making plans for
The Farmers Short Course at New
Carlisle. Jan. 10 and 20. a very
interesting DroEram has been pre-
pared. Members OF the Senior Do
mestio Science class OF the high
school viii serve meals
The children OF Mr.. and Mrs. r
II. smith are on the sick list
Mrs. Ralph Keller and children
who have been III are on the way G,
recovery.
A son was born TO Rev. and Mrs
Perry Runnels Tuesday. Jan. g.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

Five queens now are staying in
England They are Queen Mother
Alexandra and Queen Mary of Eng
land. Queen Victoria Eugene OF
spain. the former Queen Amelie and
the former Queen Augustine Vic
toire. wife of former King Manuel
of Portugal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
SACRED AND STANDARD SONGS

1S195-Carry Me Back TO Old Virginia orpheus
Darling Nellie Gray Quartet
45135-star Spangled Banner .WERRENRATH
America WERRENRATH
177S2-whispering Hope Kline and Boxer
Abide With Me ....... Kline and Boxer
16742-Nearer Ny God to Thee HAYDEN Quar-
Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me. Frcmantle
16394-RocI of Ages ......... TRINITY ChoT
Lead Kindly Light. Hayden Quartet
16749-When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Hayden Quartet
t4a Teadeth Ne .......... Werrcnrath
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
THE INNER MYSTERIES OF
RHEUMATISM"

work written by an authority
who has scientifically studied the
cause Of rheumatism and its asso-
ciated disorders for over twenty
years-reveals facts and good news
for sufferers overlooked by doctors
for centuries past. VIII be
SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE
go al. who write H. +. Clearwater,
No. 1ss-E Street HslloWell, Maine
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

The principal industry of Nigo
Spain. is sardine packing. The Nigo
district furnishes almost one-fourth
ot the worlds production of sar-
dimes. The exports az those in OH
in 1915 amounted 20 100000 cases
~ 100 tins each with am estI-
mated total value OF sI30O0.Ooo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

"Salsad" softens water; saves Ia
Dor in the washing and cleaning.
Advt.-9O46-1S
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-19
EFENER|DES :.
;. hEX|CANAS
ES TRASLADADO. ITURRIGARAY
AL coNVENTo DE sETLEMITAS

IS DE SEPTTEMBRE DE 1SoS-Al
amaneccr del IS de septiemb-e de csc
ano Sc despert6 Ia ciudad de Mexico
con Ia noticia de cue n noche anterior
habIa sido depuesto 81 virrey Y Sc
nallaha preSo, 10 misro que la virrci-
na y sus hijos.
Grande fu6 Ia sOrpreSa que recibiG
el pueblo de Ia capital de "a Nueva rs
pa1a Ia cual Sc aument6 81 cabe, a
lcer Ia proclama que ell nuevo virrey
y Ia ~audiencia p%ublicaron y fijaron en-
los lusareS publlc9s. Esa proclama as
taba Conccbida Ell los sieCienteS ter
minoS:
"Habitantes de Mexico, de todas ella
ses y condolences: Ia necesidad no
esta sujcta 4 las leyes E.
pueblo Sc ha apoGerado de la persona
Gel EXmo Sr. Virrey: ha pedido inpe-
riosamente su separation, por razones
de utilidad Y conven!encia gene
ral......
El pueblo qued6 maravillado al yer
que so le declaraba autor 90 la pris:6n
del virrey. en- IA que no habfa tenido Al
te nj parte.
Lo mas curicso er;t que IA misma All
diencia que en- las iuntas ~celepradas
para resolver 81 habia de accederse a
Ia petici6n del .A~yuntamiento de Ne
Xico de que asumiera 81 virrey Ia au-
toridad del pals, Independence de to-
da junta o autori6ad ~espanoIa, Sc ma
bia opuesto q que Sc rcconociera la
soberanfa del pueblo, ahora IA invo-
caba para cohonestar Ia deposition de
Iturrigaray.
La prision del virrey fuG IN golpe
habilisimo del partido europeo. que
desconfiaha dc que Iturrigaray Sc al
Ease con ell RENO. Sc tenta comprada
Ia guardia de ~palacio, por 20 que Yer
mo, que era el jefe de los conspirado-
res, que eran los dependencies dc las
tiendas. orden0 que Sc reunicran en- los
portales de Mercaderes Y de Flores :
una veg reunidos, a las doce de "a no.
che Sc dirigicron hacia palacio. Solo
en- Ia puerta del norte encont-aron o.
posici6n do parte dc IN centinela que
no estaba en- ei secreto V Que despuhs
dc haber dlsparado varios tiros fus
muerto por ell disparc 6e uno dt los
conjuradcs.
a pcsnr del ruido dc los 6isparcs q
v;rrey no sc di6 cuonta de 10 que pasa-
ba en- las puertas nismas dc palncio.
Mas nnE cerca de las once de Ia Doche
hahfsn pcsado el virrey y su esposa'
en- ~carrun1o, frcnta Il los portales. dc
resreso DEF teatro. La virreiHe que no
70 Que hrbia graz reunion de gcnte en-
los rortalcs. sin motive aparente, 10
manifesto as! t. Ru espesa, pere este
no do inpertancia : tai Detls!a,
De esa manera u yirrey fqe setpren-
dido en- Is cana y levantandose sebre-
saitado 10 prin,ere nue Stze a. init
nfarsele Ia ar1en de darse prese, fue
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-19
CARLOAD

La verdadera carload no e1iste. To
dos La declamamcs, pero ninguno la
lIevamos al terreno de Ia prectica-
Acsrcase a nusstras puerIas IN me-
nestereso V lie damos una moneda pc
quena delante de muchos, para CUE to-
dos elogien nuestra p~robidad; Smas
partimos acaso nuestro pan con 81,
euuivocadamen,e, como deberiamos ha-
cerlo?
ST I'm harapiento sc acerca a nues-
ira puerta pidiendo abrigo. lie damos
e. meior que poseemos? No; cuando
mas IN andrajo destinado al b~asurero
ponemos en- sus manos para que Sc
cubra sus raqulticas carnes, ) queda-
mos satisfechos de nuestra obra-
El peor -inc6n de nuesra casa 10
deStiuamos 81 p~eregrino que llama q
nueStras puertas pidiendo albergue. >
nuestra conciencia Sc hincha, creyendo
que ha cualplido o IN deher. Hay
mas: en- nolnbre de Ia virtud sojuzga-
mos las acciones lie nuestro pr6jimo,
sin advegtir que nosotros somos mas
mentecatos que aduellos que creemos
cue son Ia escoria 3e la Humankind.
;Es esta Ia verdadera carload?
Que miserabIes somos los seres hu-
manoSi
La verdadera carload consiste en-
partir por igual con el hambriento los
manjares de nuestra mesa, en- cubrir
las desnudeces de nuestros pr6jiInos
con 1uestros propios vestidos, en- al
! hergar c6modamente al errabundo pc
| resrino. en- 6ar !ejemplo sin tacha a
todos los que nos rodean.
No hacer NAL 4 nadie. hacer cuanto
b:en possible este a nuesrro alcance con
Ia humanidad que gravita a nuestro
rededor, esta es Ia carload ~verdadera-
Victor HUGO