nine at night
The newspaper _ La Libertad _ explained what was going on , and was reprimanded . A meeting was organized at the school ; the governor had granted permission . The school was not lighted , and Cæsar sent a man to the Capital for acetylene lamps , which were put up on the walls , and which made a detestable smell . The reunion took place at nine at night . Cæsar presided , and had San Román , the bookseller , on his right , and Dr. Ortigosa on his left . Behind them on a bench were some of the members of the Workmen 's Club . The audience was composed of the poorest people ; the rich Liberal element was drawing back ; there were day-labourers with blankets around their shoulders and mouths , women in shawls holding children in their arms .