Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1895 — Poky Old Spain. [ARTICLE]

Poky Old Spain.

To what extent Spain Is still under the influence of me :ieval laws and restrictions which hamper its progress and development may be gatheied fr m the fact that among other Imposts which the tax] ayer is called upon to pay is that entitled “The Crusalo,” which was originally instituted so • the purpose of providing fun is so • the irusa e s, an I wh oh has remained in existence ever sin e. Its proceeds are now applied to the repair of the churches, the payment of the stipend of the clergy and other ecclesiastic purposes.