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Evening journal., 1922-03-24

last week. Let's go see II know
the other feller"
sure. know him" declared
Tommy. after one look at the dead
face. Hes named Brindley-been
with the Horseshoe since February" !"
Toward dawn next day the horses
showed signs OF firing. Mine won't
last another Ave miles" said Johnny
Dawson.
They we're making camp when
Billy stopped to examine a butcher
knife taken from Slike. He caught
his breath. on the handle Of the
butcher knife the letters T W were
cut deep into the wood.
How r,any butcher knives did
you take from Waltons2 he de-
manded.
"One." replied slike.
why. hells bellsl" exclaimed
Billy. then you didn't kill Rafe
Tuckleton."
First I knew ne was dead shke
said thoughtfully. las a rule,
don't kill my customers"
"She said he only took one knife, d
Billy told himself stupidly.
He was no nearer the solution OF
the Tuckleton murder. His theory
that Slike had killed Tuckleton wa
smashed 10 smithereens by the dis
covery OF the Walton butcher knife
IN snke's bootleg. Unless Slike had
taken two knives. But slike had not
ytaken two knives.
Early one morning several days
later the sheriff pro tenn OF CrockeI
Evening journal., 1922-03-24

recent interview with the Plant
uice Man who is a unique figure
i Wilmington because OF his origi-
al theories on health.
Il suffered from terrible attacks
h stomach trouble" Mr.. Koons
continued. The attacks would
ome every three or four weeks ana
would be so bad that I would be laid
p for days II would start with
uch pains in my stomach az TO
raw me up double. Then for sew
raj days my stomach and bowels
you'd seem to be completely par
|lyzed-numb and without any feel
'ng at ALL was told that some
me I would be taken off by one
Z those spells. Besides this, I was
roubled with dropsy which affected
BY left leg and / was told that It
ould never get better but that
n fould carry the trouble 20 my grave
4 nd that 1t would help to shorten
BY life
Il was like a drowning man grasp
|ng at a straw when heard OF Plant
nice for l had tried so many rem
dies and had not gotten results.
Il ut the very first bottle Of Plant
Juice improved me and as I con-
nued taking II a wonderful change
me over me. 1 now feel like my
/ "a self again and It looks like am
ding to be able TO cheat the under
aker for quite awhile yet have
4 ot had a single attack Of that ter
BILE stomach trouble since l start
/ d taking Plant Juice. In fact. my
'omach. liver. kidneys and bow
s are all working fine. The dropsy
rouble in my left leg has almost
Isappeared. conscientiously and
merely advise everybody wko suf-
ers as I did TO try Plant Juice"
Plant Juice is sold In Whining
on at the Miller Drug Store. 404-
06 Market street. in New Castle
y r. Challenger & Son; in Newport
y c. b White; in Newark by W. L.
rown.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-03-24

Continued From Our Last Issue)
Soon they heard a scramble and
splash in the creek. Dan Slike
as coming back
Slike jammed his Winchester into
ne Of the empty scabbards and
Intied the bridle reins OF the
orses. Holding the reins in one
and. he grlpped a saddle horn and
simultaneously stuck toe In stirrup
|nsued then a nightly creak of
|addle leather. a snort, and Slike
|ound himself on his back on the
|round with one foot higher than
is head. A gun barrel smote him
imartly over the ear.
When Slike emerged into the full
possession Of his senses. he was the
| |nost disgusted man In the territory.
do you feel ike admitting that
he district attorney helped you
reak jail?" asked Billy.
"Nothin' TO say" declared Dan
bike. the unrepentent.
They found the body OF the man
I Nth his face in the water. Billy
ragged out the body and turned
on It's back.
This feller amt Jack Murray" d"
ried the perplexed Mr.. Wingo.
S Skinny shindle. Where's Jack
4lurray?"
They left Skinny shlndle lying
. eside the little creek and went 20
{ he other dead man beside the
randing fire.
{ Billy turned the dead man face
8 nward He whistled Here's an
Id number. This feller is Simon
: Sleelfoots foreman. Conley. I'd
Z ure like To know why he's riding
+ or the r T."
Came then a puncher riding on
occasions.
Il know him" said Dawson
Dawson"
Fl "C'mon. Tommy. 1t's me. Johnny
"'Lo Johnny" Tommy said. witt
straight mouth. did that mar
Nth his arms tied XIII Daley7"
rs that his name?" asked Billy
81 licking his thumb toward the deaC
s han
& Jim Daley" said Tommy. "Dlt
%"
Sure. 7 killed him." slike trucu
II ntly answered the question.
y This Is sure hard on Daley" oh
4 erved Tommy He told me h
n anne north for his health"
"North2'
yeah. couldn't stand the cllmat
+ b Arizona. he said" amplifel
tommy "He only Joined the outf
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said Billy. "or else why was he so
particular 10 tell these T u boys he
was from Arizona7"
Guerilla looked bewildered. what
did Conley have against Tip7"
IT don't know" said Billy. But
maybe friend simon can tell US
somethin'"
Simon Reelfoot. riding the range
that day. met a strange horseman.
Did Simon know whore Park Valley
was7 Simon knew.
"Shucks," said the strayman.
Here's a envelope and a pencil.
Make a III map like. will you 20
Here" said Simon, holding out
the envelope. This ought 70 fix you
up"
ITO his horror, the well-knowr
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voice OF Billy Wlngo at his back
concurred. 1T ought to-" said Billy
wingo. kindly clasp your hands
over your hat"
you oughtn't TO have given him
that envelope" Billy admonished
the strayman. 1T has the confess
sion In It,"
Simon stirred uneasily on his sad
die. Confessionl Whose confes-
sion7 He recalled that there had
been several folded sheets of paper
In the envelope. or course. Simon
could not know that these sheets
were white-innocent OF either hand
writing or printing.
Billy took the envelope and un-
folded the sheets. II was apparent
Evening journal., 1922-03-24

to Reeifoot that he was refreshing
his memory.
simon" Billy said. glancing up
suddenly. why did Coniey 90
south7"
IL dunnol"
"Yes. YOU do" Billy insisted.
striking the sheets Of paper with his
hst. we found Coniey. He was
Evening journal., 1922-03-24
IKE Drowning
MAN and STRAW
So Describes His Condition
When He Started Taking
Plant Juice
TERRIBLE ATTACKS
WITH STOMACH GONE

when say that Plant Juice did
ronders in my case, 7 say ~ with
bsolute honesty because that IS
Ist what the remedy did" declar-
d Mr.. l. r. Koons. OF 3019 Locust
treet. Penbrook, Pa. widely known
uctioneer and real estate man, In
Evening journal., 1922-03-24

working for the T U when he died"
Il told him not TO GO" muttered
Simon Reelfoot.
"Conley talked before he died"
said Billy. He told me some in
teresting things about himself-and
YOU" Here Billy stuffed tho sheets
of paper into his trousers pocket and
gripped Simon by the throat you
OContinueu on Page Twentyl
Evening journal., 1922-03-24
Lafayette
TIR E S
FOR
1t Sounds Unbelievable; But 1t is True.


Recently made direct factory connection with the Allen Tire and
Rubber Company of Allentown Pa In order the
of Wilmington and Delaware with LAFAYETTE
TIRES and purely advertising feature made
with the factory by which could LAFAYETTE TIRE
$1OO provided the purchaser buys another LAFAYETTE
regular price This that purchase for the
of plus $lOO The list 30x for example $1375 Add
$1OO making $1475 the price of tires This applicable
Evening journal., 1922-03-24

Many manufacturers spend from $4,000 to
$4,000 for advertising for only one issue in one
magazine. The manufacturers of LAFAYETTE
TIRES believe that this money be better spent
by giving the the benefit of reduced price for
a limited time. Satisfied Users are the best adver-
tisements That is the real big reason back of this
sale
,eck or money order; or tires will be shipped
Evening journal., 1922-03-24
LAFAYETTE
7 | r E s

These tires are absolutely irsts They are built to
deliver from 5000 to 5000 miles. They are good
and willing to stand back of them, just as we
have stood back of every tire that have ever sold
We have been in business in Wilmington for over
three years selling only the highest grade tires and
this is the first and only time we have ever held
sale. We could not afford to jeopardize our reputa-
ton by selling anything that in any way ques-
tionsble. We consider ourselves fortunate in OBJ
tanning the agency for the LAFAYETTE TIRE.
Mail orders will be promptly attended to. Senc
c. o. D. Add SO cents per tire for packing an
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Me,v Trimmings for Fall

Materials are beautiful if possibemeta cloths IN
brilliant eoor gold silver the crushed and cre effects
evening gowns and and hats at moderate prices
BEAUTIFUL METAL LACES from Paris to combine
with satn metal cloth in gold silver steel and old gold in
bands cdgngs and houncngs and al-overs indispensable
for the evening gowns. At SlS0 to SSsS yarn
BEAD and SEQUIN TUNICS on net or georgete for
afternoon or evening simple to make up over
Slip you have gown ready for any occasion. Black,
white and colors. AT, each, SlSoo TO >oSoo
FUR TRAININGS. GOWNS AND WRAPS are fur
trimmed, have beautiful selection Of ehinchia
caracu ernne mole beaver, apin squirrel nuta, seal
etc. l to 9 inches and IL inches wide At very
moderate prices.
ORNAMENTS. MOTIFS CLASPS AND CABA-
CHONS for the new draped Gown Wrap. They beaded
braided frnged riot of colors and styles for your
selection At, each, SOc 10 Si<oo
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Art NeedIeUOrk
Slammed Pure Linen Pieces
Imported-In Special Opening Sale


s5oST4MPED Table COVER+5-nch. of pure linen,
three simple designs for eoiored Freneh Knot ana az
daisy embroidery. At si"'
s225 STAMPED LUNCH SET-Five pieces, cover and
~ Ernnch Lnot work Set SI.6o
s2LUNCH SETS-Thirteen-piece set center plate and
tunbler doyles. Two simple patterns Tor lazy DAISY
3sc LUNcH NAPKlNs-stamped pure linen; three
patterns for lazy daisy and rreneh WORK. Al ,o
Csc HOT BREAD coVERS-stamped on all pure linen
Two simple designs. At %c
sl75 CENTER PlECES-Stamped on pure linen, SO. inch
worIs A. $l.00
sl.5o DRESSER SCARFs-stamped pure linen; .inree
simple patterns for white and eoored work. Sizes S
7sc PANTY SETS-Three-pieee stamped pure linen;
hra;d.rv A. soc
3sc TRAY CoVERS-stamped on all pure linen; six
sorted patterns for white eyelet work and coored lazy
oA'Ss Also size i2xi7 inches regularly Soc. At Sc
81 STAMPED SCARFS-Alinen oyster-wfute crash;
three new patterns for French knot and lazy daisy work
Sic 1Rx4S At 79c
s9c STAMPED cENTERs-Al-linen oyster-whte crash;
Is inches, in three pretty patterns tor simple cooIsd
embroidery At |oe
STAMPED TUMBLER DoILIES-Pure linen, 6-inch
size Three assorted designs for lazy daisy work
S225 BEDSPREADS-Fve hundred on good heavy quality
and French knot work At sl5e
8oc BOLSTER THROWS-Stamped on good heavy quail
ity unbeached muslin in four assorted patterns to match
2sc Six AND WOOL YARNS-For making light
weight articles Coors orchid turquoise black angerine
pumpkin, white, pink jade, etc. 1-oz. ball. AT He
Art NeedIework Dept-Iain
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Shop Talk

We have completely equipped
workshop, and we, do all work
under our own roof. We are
proud to say that we have an Or
ganization second to none-men
and women who have been con-
nected with the best decorative
shops in the country for many
years. We shall be pleased to
furnish estimates on draperies,
slip covers, upholstery, window
shades, cushions, bedspreads, etc.
Call Main $50 and ask for the
Contract Drapery Department
Evening star., 1922-09-17
81 and IS Corsets at $3.50
Dainty Silken Undergarments

AUTUMN DREssY MODELS ALSO PEITIcoATs,
AND NEGLIGEES
With the longer dresses will surely need Petit
coat, the fluffy ruf1ed styles but the sraightine
models that finished with embroidered scaop or fiat
pleated hounce Quite attractive Of adun pussy
willow and Jersey. in all the wonderful shades of
Gamma, peacock Autumn brown poppy American Beauty
Or perhaps you would prefer bloomer pettibocker
All most attractive and very moderately priced
Petticoats 1898 to $500.
BIoomers, $z7s to $500.
Pettibockers 1898 to $10.o0.
Plenty of the small, medium and large sizes.
AUTUMN NEGLICEES for Madam and Madamosees
Idle hours planned with delightful feminine touch
KIMONOS are very popular all of the year, and
appear in silk and cotton and brighcolored silks
BREAKFAST COATS chic little affairs suitable for
house of all kinds
While the more elaborately trimmed models heavily
trimmed in lace ribbon and tiny bouquets of French flowers
and fashioned of satin silk teta and Crepe de Chine
lovely ones that are beautifully embroidered in
and flowers of the orient
OPENING SPECIALS
1000 PIECES HANDSOME PHILIPPINE UNDER
WEARncludng gowns and envelope eheme Made of sheer
lingerie CLOTH all hand seWn scalloped and beautifully
brodered in vines and flowers. Many styes-Round and
square neck Chemse with built shoulder straps
At $1SS.
As an Opening Souvenir soiu give free of
charge a Boudoir Cap syith every Negligee Kimono
Bseaktast Coat from S5.98 up:
Evening star., 1922-09-17

CHILDRHNS O0ATg-New styles.
made Of all.wool siivertone or Ameri-
can Veiours, man tailored and wide
belt. Some with fur collars. warmly
lined. to II years. At 01oy0A
SCHOOL DRBESBE-Made Of sergs
ana granite cloth. Lovely models
with touches Of braid and braid work.
Some with separate blouse models.
Z to II years. At $500.
CHINCHILLA COATS-Spscial group
in white. gray, brown, beaver and
blue. Practical styles for little boys
or girls 3 to s years. All man tailored
and lined thruout. At $500.
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Cotys Toilet Waters

- rhe tClowing odors, at special PR
% L'Origrn Paris. In Rose, JncqulminOt.
Jasn,iu, Styx and L'Emeurt-regu-
&. larry s3.JU and $4.00. At $3.50
GuerIain's G:uerIainsde Extract. the
Yer! newest. bottle, 1lOOO
C0ty's Genuine COmpacts. at Soc
Evening star., 1922-09-17

HANDSOME DISPLAY OF new fabrics
for draperies and furniture coverings,
Imported and domestic Damasks, silk We
lour, silk gauze, kapock silks and dozens
of other desirable fabrics. A large range at
prices from $1.00 to $3.50 yard.
RUGS OF THE FINEST, as we'll as the
moderately priced ones, from the best mills
in the country. In all the wanted colors
and in sizes to fit all requirements.
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Our Fall Opening for the Home Beautiful
D1uperies and Floor Coverings Of That Higher


rten aI
buyy ind dasleSn
Evening star., 1922-09-17

OUR OLD FRIENDS AND PATRONS KNOW
like them in frequently and discuss The
new fabrics drapery designs. New friends will
be welcome We want opinion to the a ven
ideas bringing Here ew OF the many
interesting things offer either simple elaborate in taste
The curtain Vogue are rnged Curtains OF many KINGS
Filet Gande Shantung Nets, Fe Tire Anerex Net Armona
Voes Net Crochet Plain Tuscan Sampler
Evening star., 1922-09-17

rAiais RsysissessA F'iosr
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Observation-Disclosures Fashions For Fall
More Interesting Things to Show The Ready-to-Wear
1ings and Accessories More Delightful Than Ever
Children Fashions for Fall

Are Very Similar to Styles for Groavn-mbs
featured IF Crepe and Fabric Combinations
of
~ knekers panties Lovely models to and
Is
Of she svdyobe TO, s
ee~eoios shov~ !" all the materials fho used
Masy jsr eoio,s from the soft beeve,
.Sss &. to 10 and II to Is
Evening star., 1922-09-17
The Palais Royal Corset Salon

me IututS AOJut OOISeL CuIOH
PRESENTS THE BEST IN coRsETRY. SUPPORTED
BY HIGHLY EXPERIENCED CORSET1ERES
AND FILTERS.
The satisfaction of appearing well dressed is
secured through the combination of comfort and
style that comes with the wearing of Palas Royal
Custommade Corsets Every whim may be pleased
by the wide range of styles and fabrics coupled with
moderate prices, which range from $3.50 to $1,000.
MANY MODELS HAVE
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
1t will be pleasure to show you, at no obhga-
tion to yourself. We also showing new models
in Binner, Stylish Stout Nine Lyra, Practical Front,
Frolaset, and many other popular makes.
Broad assortments of Brasscres, Bandeaux and
Girdles in the desired models. At SOC to $780,
Obenimg Special
81 and IS Corsets at $3.50
Front and back lace models suitable for slender
and average figures Made of excellent quality bro
cade Rubber top or low bust, with long skirt.
Front lace model with shield in 'front.' Sizes II to g.
At $3.50.
PaIais Royal-Thrd Floor
Evening star., 1922-09-17

BEAUTIFUL DOOR HANCINGS
Made of fine grade velours, with
French edge fronts: others are fiber
silks. art silks. damasks, chenilles and
armures. Prices range from $3!9s to
SIS pair.
Evening star., 1922-09-17

Coty,s Face Powders. all shades, at TIC
Guerlnin's L'He1re Bleue and Mitsouke
Extracts, bottle olo.oO
Guerlain's Champs ElySees Extract, at
S6.25
Palais Royal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1922-09-17

BEAvER HATB-Handsome long
hair hats, In sailor, turned and poke
shapes. These are always dressy and
becoming. Blue, brown and black.
Opening price, at sass
CHHLDRBN'E BATE R0BEs-made
OF genuine Beacon cloth. Indian and
Nursery patterns. 2 to yeare. At
SCHOOL CAPEs-Of rubberfsSd sat-
cen, in blue and red shirred hood
lined In bright colors. guaranteed
waterproof. to IL years. Al el!66.
Palais ROyal-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1922-09-17
100 Ne1u Fall Dresses
MADE TO SELL FOR MUCH MORE

CATIN Faced Canton, Crepe Romaine, Canton
y Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Crepe Satin, Twill Gord'
Tricotine and Piquetine Stra,ghtllne edfects'
Cascade Drapes, Elongated Panels Bloused effects,
Wrap-around models Black, navy, brown and cocoa
Remember only 100 of these Dresses will be sold for
SIS each.
Evening star., 1922-09-17
Fall Opening Specials-300 Pairs Of
Fine Velour Portieres

All
the vanedsh adesar
Potiees wide $1z65
Potie 5inchesw zyardso
Potie, wide long, $1965 pair
RUGS better than
spe Rugs
2fee.O Offering Special at 5000.
Evening star., 1922-09-17
The Meu Bertha

of
ndreal1a,
attached with
tuxedo collars r.,. n.,,1 Hs 1s.,s to sssSs sass
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-06-09
BAJO FL CELLO DE FIELVESIAE
Fl Dinero y los Artistas

.levantado B&lzac el immortal monu-
lnentn de- II .eseaAeslia HII....m..a.a.a. II 81 81
tcnido dinero suficiente para
pagar sus ,lettlas?...
Los llamadcs premios literarios,
ofrecienio a los literatos j0venes una
grantfa contra las acechanzas de la
miseria, tienen, pues, des aspectos, Q,
81 Sc pudiera cmplear un expressive
tdrmino geografico,- dirfamos dos
grandes yertientes. sSon nocivoss
:Son plausibles?
En- tcdo case sen fatigantes. En-
Francis, mejor dicho, en- Paris, hay
actualmente mas dc Xeintc; pasemos
por alto s1l enumeration det&llada. De
todos esos premios, el de mas presti-
gio es ell dc la Academia Goncourt ;
el jur;tdo, como es sabide, 10 compo-
nen los aiIez miembros dc dicha Aca-
dcmia, hombres todos de pcrfecta ho-
nor;bilidad Y de perfcct;. competencia
Ell inateria litelaria. ESQ no impide
que d ycces desbarren, que yoten
por I'LL libro mediocre absursi9. Los
espflitus mas refinadds, al tbngrd.
garse, Sc caInerizsn, incolseientemen-
tie; Ia personalidad desapSrece, Sc
pierde ell el conjunto, en- la anonimi-
Sad, dc la asamblea, como I'm torren-
te de montana al fundirse en- I'M Ia
go. Asf libros que ell espiritu revelii-
cionario inconforme de Leon Dau-
det Sdespreciarfan que no merecerfan
tanip0co la lnenor atenci0n tie Ros-
my, 3crftico, EN- el seno del jurado, OBJ
tienen, pueden tener los sufl'agios de
Daudet y de Rosny, academies. Y
luego, &lnque esos hombres ocupan
una sitrlaci0n que les permite cierta
independence moral, no estdn del to-
do libres de las sugestiOncs del medies
&c las intrigas, de las influencias de
Il: amistad, de las combinaciones, en-
!. fin, pues no debemos olvidar que las
'comb;nas" no son I'm producto eX-
elusive de politiquerfa, hi que sieln-
pre- obedecen a estfmulos de baja ma
terialiaad Ell veredicto de juratlos,
de Academiasso juntss literaiias es.
td, tlesde haee. mucho tempo compile
tamcntel desacredifatlo. Ell no prue-
ba NADIA, no ser Ia buena sIerte Gel
.triunfador, que la-lmayor parte de has
veces es, por un extraiio capricho del
azar, el mas inferior de todos los as
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-06-09

AL final de cada aflO, una inquie-
III. dc invade u na,lnalo IL
terario los cfrculcs Sc llelal de vCri
ces, dc griios iippacienfes, hay una
ans;a tortugante Ell todos los pechos,i
comic 81 una legion dc gladiadores in
yadiese la ;srena. Los jnegos flora
les, justas del Arte Gaonde el ensuc-l
no de gloria era Ia vez estfmulo v
| fin de la lrlcha. Sc han reemplazado
hoy con los llamsdos 'Premios lite
rarios,' cuya adqlrisici0n representa-,
ante tcdo, la adquislci0n material de
lun monitor de orc. Marca de los
| ltiemposl Ese ono es el meier sfmbo-
10 del triunfo, v ys no es una figma
de mujer, III rama de laurel en- la ma
no, quien guarda la entrada al tenn
plo de Ii fama, sino el becerro de
Aaron. Ea Vter.Sto menesteroso, ell
clasico poeta sucio Y hambrientO item
Ge desaparccer. Las recc1npensas
metalioas noveladoles rimGdores
VA daillo un sentitlo nuevo a In vi
da; el scntimiento de 10 pr;ictico, de
10 ntilitario, Sc inpone con una fuer-
"a dc rcalisii.d sorprendente. La sin.
diealizaci0n genera de los Obreros de
la plulna, como la de los empleados
de fernOcarriies, serd dentro de po-
co algo mas que una aspiration. cPor
que no, dcspues de todp? El hembre
que alilnenta el fuego de una locomo-'
tora, es acaso mas necesario al pre-
greso del mundo que el hunlilde erea-
dor de quimeras, gracias al cual Sc
mantiene inextinguible Ia llama espi-
ritual dc la belleza de nuestros en-
s,tehos. de nudstras santas locur; 1
interiores?
Ambos Sc completan, amb0s son
por igual ilrlispensables. Pero aquf
surge una duda al hombre de pen
| samiento, al labrador de ideales a
cubierto de tods inquietud material,
sno es, en cierto modo, anular dis
minuir Ia importancia de su obra
FL problemG cs completely muy di-
I.ffcil de resolyer ii lat ligera. Porque
IGoethe y BrNon conocieron el comfort
I y atin el lujo;y si Barley. d Aureyilly,
Iyerlaine y Baudelaire latravesaron
dias de miseriagespsntes en- eambio
Hugo, NaauIbert, Sthendal, los Com
dstrt Daudeh yiNieren asiempre Ell
una relativa opulencia. lPeroA ihsbrfa
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-06-09

pirantcs. FL ejcmple ;tie I4tiisl 1s0ier,
pner.. per 81 81 stiI4. stiI4., bastarfa para sll desprcs-
tigio. La CUlet fue celebrc pol su
belleza. y principalmente por sus &c
nercsfdades con los honbres ililstres ::
Victor Cousin, Flaubert, Saint-BsIxc.
cincuenta mas, c0n0ceron el sabor
empalagoso de sus labios. aunque
su fnsliraci0n no alcgnz6 janis el
Euelo genial, durante aibs todos lcs
premiOs de: poesfa de la Academia
ffancesa le funron adjudicasns. Cier-
ii. vez, ella debIa prescntarse Il IN
concurso, i, hprovechando Ia OCCASION
de una gran fiesta ell sus salonrs,
encarg6 q dos fieles amigos d. rs
clibirle los versos. Estos, solos en-
el gabincte de la "bl;ss- -bleu'', no III
tubearem largo tienpo: cogieron tci
estante un Hbro de Lamartine y CO.
piaron, fntcgr;, la plimcra Eoesfa del
cantor de ElyiIa, que cay6 bajo sus
ojos. Mas tartlc Ia composition fi6
ple1Iltiuti. VI pctiiU uc I<ttISd NOlCt
Sc adorifaba con una nueva medallE.
Naade, aparentementc, sehdi6 cuenta
de la superchcrfa; Y con segui-itlad el
regultitlo ljlbrfl isido el .nlismo =
aqriellas estrSfas jhubieser sitil or
gillales de la hermossl mujer.
PosiMenientc. hoy hay mas honra
tlez y mayor cscrupuloSidad cn ell dis
ce,1iilniento de Jos preinios f6telarios.
Pcrof no 10 dig;,mcs muy fuerte.
Porqrle "Batoual Ia, sin ii mas lejos
ITO es,. no puede ser Ia lEeior inoyela
escfisa en- Francia en- ell ano 1921.
"Batoilala ITO obstsnte ha sido el
libro coronado por la Academia Con
court. tMafana ylo os hablar6 de Ia
obra de Rene Maran).
Paul Souday, con su buen sentido
habitual. obserya que nunca, casi
nulca,.. de. ningdn iurndp, ha surgido
/ In consagraci6n de un hombre de ge-
llio, de una figura de primera lfnea,
t .4ft f.