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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
a Z ID N CION

Sc Yenden los muebles de la casa de la
CALLE DEL SOL ntmero 7s todos en buen
estado Y precios m0dicos 1873
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
CHARADA

Un artista, cazador,
enthusiastic como poces,
me dice que cuando pgi2sG
q su alcance alguna 5odo,
aunque la prialsG con terciG
declare un bando ostentoso,
no resiste a M0G dos
dos tres le importa Ell bochorno
de verse preso, Y dispara
dando I'm fin Tan espantoso
que le obliga a cruzar aqua,
ana dos pYiNgG en- su abono.
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Sc VENDE

por tener que ausentarse su dueno s Ia
Peninsula, Sc vende eI acreditado estableci-
mient0 de pulperia situado On la calIe del Girls
to ndmero s. En 81 n1ismo establecimiento
infornaEan 1S-5
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SECcIoN DE ANUNcIos
S 8. 600

Sc desea comprar dos casas en- esta Capi-
! tai, de $4,000 mas m6n0s cada una.
Informaran en- el n1merO % Gale de Te-
tuan esquina la Tanca. 1876
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Sillas de montar de lejitima piel de cerdo.
Cabezadas, riendas, cinchos, gruperas, estri-
ra pareja un solo caballo, en- el almac6n de
los Sres. NJ Roman y ca Cruz Z y 80, P. r.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24

to San jose y en- 0l
KIOSKO de la Marina. Capital
I'm peg iStcystst0dO.- O.-Un peri6dico de Nue.
va-York publica el siguiente hecho ocurrido
en- Chattanooga:
"Ml primo, dice, pOseo un aserraderO hi
draulico, y prOcurandO remover algunOs obs
taculos. descubrieron, en- 81 fondo del rio un
immense tronco sepultado en- el tango, donde
parecia haber permanecido muchOs amos. Era
precise cortaF el troncO en- dos parties para sa-
carlo; y con gran sorpresa descubrimos que
estaba hueeo, aunque parecia s6lido. Uno de
los OperariOs, examinando ell trOncO, vi6 dem
trO del huecO, que SO mOVia una cosa eXtrafla:
y con el hacha hizo una abertura.
"Imag1noSe cual Seria llfl0Stra SOrpreSa, al
descubrir On el hueco IN PEI viVo que habia
crecidO ALI dentrO, hasta Ill tamaflO enOrme,
y tan cOmpletamentt encajadO en- ell huecO
que va le era impossible mOYerse; tan solo po-
dla abrlr la bOca y m0Es "a cola; perO llenO de
vida y gordura. La cues. ~ era averiguar CO.
mo pudo aquel pez penetrar ~ 81 hueco Que
fOrmaba el trOnco, aunque era de presumir que
sali6se de IN huevO bien que entrase en- ell
huecO, cuandO era pequenlt0, pOr aguna aber-
tura diminuta que tuViese el tronco; la cual Sc
descubri6 despu6s y era de dos pulgadas de
dlametro, formada pOr un nudo de la MADEIRA
a CGSGs Qate Sc rec0ns6epsdG9a :--EL BUEN
GUSTO, uno de los mejores salones de barbe
ria y peluquerfa de la Capital.
,St PgOp5etGrlO J. Apellaniz San Justo, nl1-
nero 16.--P Perfumerfa extra superior. Sc admi-
ten abonados.=- issssaero Y, Y limpieza.
LOGOGRIFO NgMERIGo
Dedicddo 4 mi querido amigo Rafael Go'sSd1eg.
| Il2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,lO,11 IL Nombre apelido de una
simpatica senorita de Penuelas. ,63,4,5 Nom
bre de Var6n.- -1O,9,8,5,2 Nombre de mujer.
9,4,11,6 Sc halla On las tiendas.-9,6,5,6 Srye
para fabricar telas.-6, 1882 Planta que gusta
mucho a los cabros. 2,3,4,1,6 Provincial de
Espa1a. - 3,4,1,6 Una planta.-3,6,5, 1862
Una fruta (no del pafs).-34,5,2 Cuadrdpedo.
~, ,6,3 30 Parte de un arbol.-2,5,6 Nombre de
mujer. -, 9,8,4,5,4,1 i idem idem. -, idem
/ idenl.
Ell TEsORo DE CoFREsf, por 81 DocEo1
FRANCK, a % centavos el ejemplar.
Deventa en- las Ohcinas de La CORREsPON.
DENCIA DE PUERTo-RICO.
Los pedid0s del interior deben venir acom
panados de ctVos mas para el franqu6O poI
cada noYea de las citadas.
Tn agricultor frances, Mr.. Prilleux, ha des
cubierto un nueVo remedio contra la enferme
dad de las patatas (papas)
En un heCt6litTO Goo litrOs) de aqua 81
echan seis kilos do sulfat0 de c0bre y seis kiloi
de cal, y Sc riegan las plantas enfermas con ess
mezcla.
LA EMULSION DE SCOTT os IN triunfO el
los anales de Ia Qnlmica y dc Ia Qerap6utica
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
i TINTEROS! iTINTEROSl

Pobres, ricos, todo el que necesite com-
prar un tinTero no debe hacerlo sin antes yer
el gran surtido que de este articulo tienen los
senores ARMAS y JIMENEZ
Sc venden en- este estabecimiento Ia
mitad de su precio
~ No es reclamo es realidad 10 que Sc
anuncia 1871
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
EN- Ell TEMPLE.

orlando esta Ia virgen de sus labios
como rosa entire alberta la plegaria
aIza temblando el vuelo de paloma,
Y hay beatffca unci6n On So mirada
lQu6 hablan esa alma Vi 6FgaaO que gine
esa oblaci6n que la piedad leYanta,
las lagrimas del cirio, ell blanco incienso
que ondula perf1mado sobre 81 ara?
iOh virgen! 10 que piensas squien 10 sabe7
tqui6n sabe 10 que pasa en- cada alma9
yO solo Sc que al verte de rodillGs
siento rodar del labio la plegaria.
V5ceSete 4cOstG.
1Quiere Y. comprar bueno, oonito y bara-
to- Quiere N. ir q la moda pues encamine
sus pasos s "a Elegdyc5d Cu6asa, Fortaleza
admerO 40.
FUGA DE VocALEs
end. p.s. pr t. els.
t. vi. n 4 b.lc.n. -.-..
t. DIR. |. q. m. p.s.
s. m. 81. j cr.z.n
~ Baron del 1ssro.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24

Puntos on donde SO vende LA CORRESPONDENT
GA DE PUERTO-R Rico:
TIENDA de D. Elneterio ochoa, plazuela
de San Jose en- el
KIosKO de la Marina. Capital
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
ANAGRAMA
TITA GLA IONA MENEN

Con estas letras formar 81 nombre ape
lido de una simpatica nifla residente en- esta
Capital, QUien POGO le demuestro 10 mucho
que la QuierO.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
Nombres de mujer.
ARPA ACR0sTICA

Leyendo horizontalmente tendremos un bo-
nito nombre de mujer.
Eg Fe6sinso,
Calderos surtidos, molinos para cafe, quail
drapas finas entrefnas, timbres el6ctricos
cinchas abrochadores, relojes dc pared, espejos,
4lamparas colgantes.
Que enumeration es esa I Es una palida
muestra de los muchos efectos que hay de
yenta en- casa de Armas Jimenez.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
AlaEEAoa..T ps aassUeEoA

DE OLYMPIC OTERo, ATooHA No 4. - Ponce.
Mdsica para piano dos manos.
Bacci Peccia. otelIo (Verdi) gran fan
tasia dramatica 90 cts.
zdens Otello (Ferdi) gran fantasia Ro-
martica -..........., 100 cts.
Bgsgg. ia fiesta en- q Harem, facil, ca-
prichO. -..ss.. ...4. $500. 40 cts.
Para pedidos en Ia Capital p Jose Gonzales
Font.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
CRIPTOGRAFfA
A,A,E,I,R,M,N,N,U,z

Formar con estas letras ei nOmbre de una
bella Y simpatica senorita de esta Capital,
Ruy- Bids.
Ninguna de las preparedness extranjeras
que aquf pagamos precios exorbitantes, pue-
den compararse con los polVos dentales del DR..
Salicrup.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
R[MA
A MI padre.

81 vieres que mis- ojos vierten lagrimas
por tanto padeceE;
ST escuchares de mi algun sOllOzo
pOr insomnia cruel;
notares que mis- penas redoblaban
cual amarga hiel,
No sufras So. no.. bien amado,
que es mi estrelia,
Ese signo desdichado .....
que Sc ceba, del que mace
tan pobre. y desgraciado
y. M Pousa.
No 10 dude u: Ell mejor chocolate, pas
tillas y helados, en- La Palma, los mejores al
muerzos On la CatGlG1eG, 81 mejor hielo el de
Bayam0n.
GzRoGLIFIGo
Dedicddo q S0lVGdOr..
ESQ S.
RE. T.
Juana- Diaz In BY60GdSer
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GzRocL1EIco

DedicddO q Salvador
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
a 90 AQUI y.

Juana-Diaz.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24

IN peg itcyWstddo. I'm peri6dico de Nue..
va-York publica el siguiente hecho ocurrido
en- Chattanooga:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24
FUGA DE VOCALEs

C..nd. p.s. pr t. c.s.
v t. VI. n 4 b.lc.n. !.
:. dr.. !. a. m. p.s.
s. m. 81. j c.r.z.n
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-05-24

a. CGsGs que Sc recons5esad11e :--EL BUI
GUSTO, uno de los mejores salones de bari
ria y peluquerfa de la Capital.
e@t Pr0p5etGrio ]. Apellaniz, San Justo, I
nero 16.-P Perfumerfa extra superior Sc adI
ten abonados. EsseeaeraY Y limpieza.
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25
@ArTrNORE s. ONO RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect June -. 1891
f,5tr,a rrAyE DELAWARE AvENuh DEPOT.
A.----- EAST BOIND

~, .r,sa rrAyE DELAwAAE AvgAUK DEPOT.
EAST BOUND
Express Trains. ,ogs an 20 81
New York, daily, OF, 10, a. l9 3D. d lh ~ ~
noston. bsspm dsily, with Pnilma" baiist
sieepiuc cars, ruuHing 81 qutu - 'Netun "l'N"-s
rhanre via Poughkeepeie oriuac, ldholAk pa'Ae''
gers n b. s. M' station Boston; 4 ara as ia
? a. H0 40, 0U. 90, 20 OF. DO sU, y ". =, I
65'a45,3G5. $40, S a., IS. iei iii s0 10 19
a P5lIa5elphla. Sundays 0s, IS. W. So Q o.,
saqs ii s0a IA; 90. i5, 9 CO. 10, > o. Is 80
IA. s 80. 10 90, u p 2 m
WEST BOUND. 80 =,
Bstissore and Ntisni siuu' al' q W. ~ iV "
.13 i0 2u5. 2 55. 5 01. 8 ~ s. p m daily,
Baltsmors aud wsy stations, O' ni ana ~''
Is Bsi1imore nis and principals stious on Phiadephia
sivision. 1906 m eeily
pittsburg So % nl. 5 uG IN. daily.
CHICAGO. ~ q nl; 3 OG p - both daily,
flireineati and ~ Louis. IL 10 p m anc o. ? y
Siugerly Accommodation lO2 o. M 200 f'S'
az fapdenbe,g sceomodation week days. 02
ai0Oa m. 2 30 aud 3 IS p M. sunday. ~ ~
Q.55 and 1ub p M. . ...,r =, ,a5,,r
Leave PHILADELPHIA FOR WIl.MlNStCk
Week days, f.2O- 600 % 70, 5 ~ Ply iv,g y,
Ss5, 90 8 80 5 ls, 80, 20 iQ 10 10 ana lia'
2-aniay. 4 20. 100 si5, 20. 8 80. 1900. u =
am L Do noon. t5q. 3 %. 81 : 50. . ss "
20 8 20. i0lOA-d liao p m.
slepNnuc i1l
q Western poiniswesicIn than
&. o. SCUl.L. GenI Pa
1KII., Gen raj hlanaaer.
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25
DELAWARE DIVISION

sstops to leave passengers ''0H'
and points north ........ov TRAINS -
NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION Ii,4A'''5 ~ :,
-sva wilmington :sJ6 night. and 'eo D, NJ
ssuy adj % a m. 6.i5 D. m NJ weyS \, ds{ dalic =
Leave JcyCaste tt 6,SO mn u. NJ days. Avs
sI,-1- I-opK PHILADELPHIA AND No"'
NEW FOLK r. Il.
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25
LgYT0N GRlER D. D.S.
DENTIST.
mar

Ofice over the Bank.
]. 4. D. !. :. :. !. s. !. !.
"a THE dental rooms for
.@iN inrrls oc upied by Dr S.
ss y Marshall.
f- - Fittings crown, ana
-.ss3 bridge work Special at'
teption gwen 70 ruppel
t ~ Gas and local anaesthe
. .,l,,;ristore3 fer the extracting Of teeth. u'
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25
DRANCH ROADS,

n,,,wARE. MARYLAND VReININ n, f,.tion- IONS
Leave ,,,sei, avs SO D. m Tuesdays Thurs
1lS9 j. and n' saturdays Returning trah lg4aos 'rnes
rIsnklin 600 H.' weeh ws,,rSs,s GTS
Gays 3yssye Harrington for Georseown ana LeSS yves
"a 81 n M, 6.s5 p. m. Returning iea'es
749 IVA a us,in' @ leave Harrington l05s a. m si.G S
g a. M Returning, leave beillh ''O< a. N''' ''''
.. m week days
o,vpv ANNE s. KENT R. R--LeaYe I"wnSe,,5 ',S
V5Lar,,freyiio and way stations 929 H' m sliu
Ss5p' m. week.days Re uTnins' MINI, a,ys iea'e O''''
o;II S;ne Az n. M, and 3 90 p. IA. week days
'iI,o c.,vs.rsAlxER X. R-Leave Clayton tor
,l5or5 % a. and way stations at 9f2 a. m ana e.UO
=, S,aef.days Returning, leave OXFORD o'oV - 1T
and an .. m. weekdays s..o-,
C.,,ne1nav 4 sEAFORD r. R.-leaye seaIols y, i,s
FOR cambndge and intermeeiate ssons ~ and
e. lh. h.l.. 49, : hi "a. M Returning, leave CamoSege
Ss1 sSs M and On Tuesdays, Thursday ana '"''
ara@FH VSChas E. PUGH, General Manager.
r WOOl3. General PASSENGER Agent
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25

,,..t,bts old Point Express. il,lO p.
lesFS ps,,i,,',re & as p m. Wilmington ~ ",
NJ ue,y rir NJ Dover aud Delmar resnlAry
a. NiddlagfowS, clayton. wyom9E I,e SSon 20 enve 1
TneSn BFdge sfai95S d5d anp points lIG'' north Or
passeh gels "a for poiu u south Of Delmaf.
p5veT 10 a. A. rtgggEly arriving sn5 PSadelpb Sib
4,la M t,.,i leaves Delmar at $50 p, M; MSeS
9,iv a. living I at Wilmington 50' p M, ~
dsys' ~ baltimore s.35 p. m,' sloppi"E "'
Briscna intermediate 5.aions, ,: a, searord Bridge
he ,i.r,iotou, iv2 "a tOr wyoming CLAYTON aee
vle; 10 leave passengers from p9i nls soi.
~ elar or take on PASSENGERS lt9,n y t tri
and pOints hOftn =AiaF s''t
Milford chronicle., 1891-12-25
,,:o,7o,o,sn trains connect with s7ains to and
from FRANKLIN CITY. u., ..., r.,
cong North read down. eo'sE ''"se sontR. itl1

HF. KuNrY. General s superintendent, ,
= r. u. BOMBAY snuerinienHeni
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-31
IN CARIBOO.
BY JULES VERNE.

'Brave little Pauline!" cried Leon.
"Spoken like true Alsatian. but who
the deuce
Morel raised his hand and motioned to
his son to keep silence, and then contin-
ued, when Roberts heard these words
he broke out fiercely:
Glove another? What, can it be pos
sible that you have allowed this un-
known adventurer, who happened to
save you from the grizzly Roberts
paused, fairly choking with rage, while
our Pauline grew redder and redder.
Some desperate from the states he
blurted out, low riffraf that has drifted
into the province since the gold was dis
covered. Morel, you're fool, you're q
madman! But go your ways! Iwish you
luck with your new son-in-law. He'll
be credit to your and seizing his
horses reins. he swung himself in the
saddle and rode off,"
We've made a dangerous enemy"
cried Leon, "but we're honest folk, and
have nothing to fear from anybodyT'
Roberts may not be as bad as his
reputation" said Morel. "rm told he
has a son and daughter in the province,
and that it's the sons influence with the
government which keeps the father in
command of the mounted police"
"Come, come" exclaimed Madam
Morel, testify. "are you men never COM
ing to dinner. Everything is getting
cold. I've cooked stick full of tor
tillas for you. Leon, and for you. papa,
I've got lovely mess Of pigjeree (bacon
and rice), so come one and come all and
let little Pauline's lovers take care Of
themselves"
There was hearty laugh at Paulines
expense, and the family gathered around
the table, which was formed by setting
a stake under the tailboard Of the
pack wagon. Leon had much to tell
them about his mine and how he was
land owner in the province. Turning
to his father, he cried out;
"If we strike it rich, little papa,
shall yet be French senator"
"And what shall be, hey" inquired
Morel, "plain Alsatian farmer, | sup
pose, with no other duty than to be
proud Of his son and say to everybody he
meets: Have you read Senator Morel's
last speech? That's my son, you know. -"
How nicely bottle of bon ordinaire
would go with this pigjoree3" cried out
Leon.
''Ah. dear old France" murmured
Madam Morel. II wonder when we
shall see her again"
What, homesick already, little moth
ery' inquired Pauline. "Why, think
this is beautiful country"
"Fine country for grizzlies, said Leon,
at which Pauline's dark eyes were quick
ly lowered and deep blush mantled her
sweet girlish face.
LET her alone, you men," cried Ma
dam Morel, ''why shouldn't she be
grateful to her rescuer?"
Gratitude, mother" replied Leon.
elves next door to-
But Pauline's little hand stopped his
mouth.
The rest Of the day was passed in look
ing over their mining outfit and laying
plans for beginning work on Icons
claim. The sun had set behind the
towering larches and its golden light
gilded the wonderful red barked trees Of
the forest. On the distant ridge the
pines stood like columns of fame be-
meath the glory of the sunset The
whole sky glowed with wondrous tints
OF yellow and scarlet. The laughter
and gayety Of the light hearted Morels
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-31

Lucy Roberts was the only white
woman, or. more correctly speaking,
girl, for she was only twelve years OF
age, to make her appearance in the min
ing camps along the bed Of the Fraser.
Large for her age. her sweet girlish face
lighted up by wide opened blue eyes OF
rare beauty. her head decked with an
unusual growth of golden hair, Lucy,
who was a most daring horseback rider,
fitted through the mining camps like .
sprite, her long hair thrown to the wind
and glittering in the sunshine with .
golden sheen.
The rough miners idolixed her, and she
often came like an angel Of peace among
them, quelling brawls. staying the hand
uulifted with muYderousintent. or rescu'
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-31

the gloved hand OF the captains daughter,
who had not dismounted, pressed it to
her lips.
"Oh, you are really the angel that peo-
pie call you" exclaimed Pauline, still
clinging to Lucy's hand and keeping her
dark eyes, now swimming in tears, rivet-
ed upon the fair face of the English girl.
II fear you will not leave me that
ITO DE CONTINUED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-27
From the St. Louis Republic.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
when Gen. Grant returned to St Louis after
his famous tour around the world" said q
Missourian, II heard him make remark which
removed from my mind all the prejudices I
ever had against him as the commander of the
federal army Of the United States"
He stopped at the Southern Hotel and had
steady stream of callers-old friends who had
known him in his adversely aud his poverty
was sitting In the parlor ono day when an
elderly lady called and wanted to see General
Grant. She was promptly admitted.
:. General, she said, Il dom suppose you
will remember me. as you have met 80 many
people since saw you last
Madam, said the general, 4 never yet for
got friend. Don't you remember the day
whom some Of your people took me out of the
gutter, took mo to your house and gave me a
clean shirt! And don't you remember how
you nursed me back to health and strength in
side of two days? l hope you have forgotten
either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-27

the lady guests, or more likely with his wife.
Nellie Grant and her younger brothers had
many gay hour running about among the
people. Since then the White House occu-
pants and their guests have formed the bal.
eony group and not come down among
the people. The balcony 10 not a
very good place to listen to the
music, but a crowd Of distinguished people
sitting and standing around the President and
his wife make il decidedly more interesting for
the audience ON the lawn. From the balcony
Is also the best place to watch the kaleido-
scopic picture the scene in the grounds makes
The playing band. the constantly passing
and repassing multitude Of new faces
and forms, all framed in the dense foliage Of
the fine old trees and the blue sky above. the
silvery Potomac in the distance, the shining
monument and the PARKWAY stretch Of the vir,
gina hills all details in one of nature grea
pictures, Of which Mrs. Harrison says nothing
she has ever seen seems half a. fair or nearly o,
beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-27

From the San Francisco News Letter.
They are not very rigid as to cour. for NAL
tiles down on the Rattlesnake lode in Arizona.
Il don't see the prisoner" said tho county
judge. as he walked up preparatory to sentence
ing a culprit. where is he?"
I'm blessed if know" said the sheriff,
looking under the bench. "Just lent him my
paper of fine cut, too
"was he a big red-headed man with a scar on
his cheek?" asked the foreman, who was play-
ing stud-horse poker with the rest of the jury.
That's the cuss." said the clerk, who had
been betting on a horse race with the prosecute
ing attorney.
''Why, them" said the foreman, ''he asked
me to go out and take a drink about an hour
ago. but showed him had three Sizes and he
said. Well, next time, then, and walked out"
1.-The thunder you say" roared his honor,
However, he's sure to be in town next week
to see the dog fight, and some of you must re-
mind the sheriff to shoot him on sight. The
docket ID just damned full of horse-stea ling
cases, and there is no time to waste over Z
measley homicider. Next case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-27

All kinds and conditions of men are apt to
be found in the crowds, from clerks to million
aires, and there is music enough to stir all
their souls. There is generally q good deal
more music than there are seats to aceommo-
date a 1.-THE Of those who could listen best /!
they could be comfortably seated. As rule.
you viii ind the old folks sitting
around. and a big. fat black NANNY" Is
frequently a eonspicuous ornament Of one
settec all by herself. Her generous equipment
Of starched skirts adds largely to her ample
width. and IL would he courageous soul who
would dare TO offer TO share the bench with
her. There are oftentimes quito lively battles
of words over who shall occupy bench. aud
one afternoon last summer two reputable citi-
zens got so excited over their respective rights
that they almost came TO blows. until a wary
policeman whispered a word Of warning.
CUSTOMS AROUND TIE WHITE HOUSE
do not change much as the yearu roll around,
a, least so far as the band concerts are con-
eerned. The Presidents of thirty and forty
years ago record as having enjoyed
these gatherings on the lawn and as having as
sisted IN every way TO make them the events OF
the summer season. In those DAYS the high
officials OF the government did not go away SO
much IN the summer time as il such a com
mon practice nowadays. The Presidents did
not seem TO have any more leisure than they
have OF recent wears either and, conseqne ntly,
all. or nearly all, the fashionables remained
here. When they came to the music. it was to
mingle with the crowd in the garden as we'll al
to watch the scene from the balcony. The old
time custom was for the President to promo
made all around with some lady he desired to
honor. while his wife selected some gentleman
To escort her. When they led the way up and
down the garden. all the rest of the invited
guests followed II they 80 willed. In those
days. whom candleiight suppers were the fash
ionsbie entertainment the President would
~ NIL fhs..s. ri.
repast To wind up the evenings hospitality
Gen. Grants family and their guests upon
these occasions made interesting groups. Gen
Grant frequently walked around escortina one OF
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Agnes Was Sympathetic.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Agnes was n tiny girl, just three years old,
and she was very beautiful
Her great wondering brown eyes attracted
attention wherever she went. Those eyes had
a way Of seeing everything to such an ex-
tent that papa called her his little interrogation
point.
Agnes had not besn living long in New York
when she was taken very i'll with the grip. Her
brown ourls did not bob up and down In as
lively fashion as was their custom aud for
days she had to stay in her crib.
Then her only comfort was Topsy. her pet
dollie, who was held very close during each
hard pain to the patient little girls heart.
The first bright day that Agnes was we'll
enough to 60 out she went with her papa and
mamma to Brooklyn.
just az the train started when they werc
going over the bridge tho little girls quick ear
detected sound which she immediately wanted
to have explained.
To her many eager questions papa, who did
not care just then to 60 into details, said:
''That is the grip, dear. Il always makes that
sound az you start"
Papa and mamma continued their talk, not
suspecting that anything was troubling their
little daughter untfl they heard Q half-smoth-
cred sob and then little quivcring voice cay:
~ am 20 sorry for the car, papa ] didn't
know II could have the grip, too"