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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-29
Buena OCCASION

Buena OCCASION Sc yenden a en- noso De dos %
iglesia parroquial. Son ambas de maiera, con
espaciosos solares, sembrados de arboles fruta-
les pamas de COCO. Tienen tambien buen al
jibe. Para informes, dirigirse a don Arturo
Sosa, en- ell referido poblado de la iglesia,
don Hignio Allende, en- la Marina de esta Ca
pital 3-3
Or. POnte G hijO ej Girujanos Dentists; Der EaoL La,
numero SO, altos. Ultima palabra en- los pro-
blemas de La ciencia dental. P.
CarDOn mineral deras npsdo' de vapor n0 fragaas n A
cocinas economicas. Constante existencia, en-
casa de senores j. Goyco Compahia, esta
Capital, Gale del Comercio ntmero 35.-Mari-
ma. 500.
ReumatiCina, -Farmaoia del Doctor Doctor A. Pc
sY Maravilloso remedio contra ell reuma-
tismo agudo cr6nico; de venta "a farmacia
de D. FIDEL GUILLERMETY. P.
Hotel "LAS BALEARES , Este ,sso rfosai- aossI
uunca ha deiado de pertenecer Lorenzo
Soler, hoy SUCCESSION Soler Hermano, dOnde
ofrecen los senores pasajeros habitaciones
frescas comodas, seryicio 4 la carta a precios
m6dicos.-Propietarios, Soler Hermano.
BOCattO d Cadna do as9msno. ss0Gso CsEs0ee co%
pafifa, acaban de recibir un gran surtido de
productos italIanos. Todos son de superior ca
lidad; pero recomendamos muy especialment-
ell rico queso GORGONZOLA RINOMATO,
queso paImesano, jamon de Bolonia, mantequi-
liza (<butirro salatoo), moscato, nebiolo spuman-
te otros artfculos selectos.
Ell CentenariO Cafe y Restaurant esta-
te establecimiento completamente restaurado ha
pasado ha ser de la propiedad de DON VA
LENTIN SOIER. Sc encuentra completa-
mente surtiio de vinos, licores, cervezas, bran
dis refrescos, dulces, chocolates, tabacos ci-
garrillos de la Habana, etc., etc. Sc sirven
comidas cenas todas horas del dfa de la
noche. Hay en- la casa un excelente bilar.
Prontitud y aseo buen trato los parrOquia-
nos. l5-5
nFI parisipnse" PELUQUERIA PER
u oii0i0i00 FUMERIA DE SERGIO
LECOMPTE. CRUZ L. Surtido general
Importation drecta de 10 mas selecto que
en- perfumeria Sc fabrica en- Frd,scid, L,gI,,te-
IRA e Italia. Especialidad enseres de B06e-
ria q Pea.ttgaeria LegLesa. Limpieza servi-
clio inmeiorable Sc admiten abonos.
Julian E. BIanGO y SOsa soeIss s6sasso de as
de comisiones, informes eonsuItas sobre to los
los ramos de la Administrator, de La Agricul-
tura, la 1niustria i ell Comercio. San Juan
lie Puerto Rico, Gale de San Francisco hume
ro 91.-Direcci6n telegrafca, Blaneosd. P.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-29
Esta mafiana rindi6 la iornada de /,

SI"1O uOn 11HIIqUe OdIIlVJ J INUIz, JUVEH
laborioso honrado que durante muchos
amos presto sus importantes servicios en- esta
tipografia Era uno de nuestros operarios
bien estimados por su conducta ejemplar y
por su perseverance, en- ell trabajo. Descanse
en- la paZ del Senior.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-29
Fl Hnntonario Cafe Restaurant esta-
IL ONIIlOlIoI ~ bleeido en- Bavam6n. Es-
nEI parieinnen'' PELUQUERIA Y PER
IL ali0i0ilo0 FUMERIA DE SERGIO

LECOMPTE. CRUZ II. Surtido general
Importation directa de 10 mas selecto que
en- perfumeria Sc fabrica en- Fraecia, LtgI,ste-
IRA Italia Especialidad en- enseres de Bu6
ria q Per.ttsnaeria Leglesa. Limpieza y servi-
clio inmeiorable. Sc admiten abonos
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-29
BOCattO d Cardina aoi IL assmaeo. ssoGeo CeRs0se

panfa, acaban de recibir un gran surtido dc
productos italIanos. Todos son de superior ca
lidad; pero recomendamos muy especialment-
ell rico queso GORGONZOLA RINOMATO.
queso palmesano, jamon de Bolonia, mantequi
liza (<butirro salatos), moscato, nebiolo spuman
te otros artfcuos selectos.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
THIS DOG EATS ICE.
Satisfies n Queer Appetite mt an ALL
Night Restaurant.

One of the best known all-night res
taurants on upper Broadway always
has one or more dogs around, especially
between the hours of three and seven
in the morning, says the New York
Sun. Patrons at those hours are apt
to be kindly disposed to canine at
taches, and there is more or less frolick-
ing. Just now plain brindle and
white pup about six months old at
tracts more notice than any of its fell
lows in the restaurant kennel. 1t is
known as the ''ice-eating dog"
Every morning when the ice wagons
roll up in front of the restaurant and
unload the days supply of huge cakes
of ice, that pup takes its place at the
Broadway door and watches proceed
ings with an eye to business. When
cake of ice becomes Clipped the brindle
pup lights on the broken pieces and de-
YOURS them with as much relish as the
ordinary dog does raw meat or chicken
bones. 1t does not finish its meal I'M
til the operation of unloading ice has
been completed, and if piece is swept
into the roadway the ice-eating dog
chases it and retrieves it in spite of
cabs and cable cars.
Pat, the night manager OF the res
taurant, says that when the brindle
pup first displayed this appetite for ice
it took big chunk back in one corner
and hid it, after the fashion of dogs
when dealing with particularly choice
bone. When the pup returned to the
hiding place later, of course, there was
nothing but wet spot. Then the pup
set up howl that could not be quoted
until one of the walters, who had stud
led the dogs habits, gave it another
chunk of ice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29

weeks ago there were four of them, but
the better of all of them was Miss FL
lott.
She is only 81 years old, and is the
very antithesis of Lawson N. Fuller,
the old gentleman driver of New York
city. Mr.. Fuller leans Forward and
seldom takes his eyes from his team.
Miss Elliott leans back as easily as
though she were in a boudoir chair,
with each little foot poised on the bar
in front of the seat. She seems to know
by instinct just what the horse is doing,
and looks about her with the utmost
unconcern.
81 can feel what trotter is doing
through the lines, just as helmsman
can feel his craft hauling on the rud-
der" says Miss Elliott.
The race won by the woman driver
was the first ever trotted on a circuit
track under national rules with women
as drivers. Miss Elliott won the race
easily.
Her opponents were Mrs. Sarah Elise
Crosby, of West Brewster. Mass. 30
years old; Mrs. Hattie E. Meader, of
Winslow. aged 90: Mrs. Mary Wood
cock. Of Ripley 81 wears.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR HUBBY.
This Is Not the Old Joke, the Ending
IL Brnnd-Neyy.

Is Brnnd-New.
"You would never guess" said one
woman'to another on the elevated road,
reports the Chicago Times-Herald,
'what 1 have in that package"
at looks rather formidable" an
severed the friend. "Why did you not
have it sent?"
ooh, want to sneak it in, and put
it out of sight until tonight, when 1
will bring it out for surprise. 1t is
my husbands birthday present"
"Oh. Is this his birthday?"
''No, indeed. His birthday was last
February, but he could not let me have
the money then, and he's such a dear
good soul just waited and waited un-
til he could. 1t will be just as much of
surprise to him because he has for
gotten what wanted it for"
"But he has had to wait, too. Didn't
he mind that?"
"Not a bit. You see it is a lovely
smoking set, an ornament for the libra
~ and quite expensive. He will be so
pleased, and / wanted to show him
that 1 was not always thinking just OF
myself, but could spend money for his
comfort, too"
"How nice of you" said her friend
show he will enjoy it when he sits after
dinner and smokes, and"
"Oh, he doesn't smoke. You DOM
suppose I'd do anything to encourage
smoking, or live with a man whC
smoked. The ideal"
And having reached her station sh'
tenderly conveyed her purchase out o
the car while her friend sat still anC
| wondered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
FISH WITH NO TAIL.
Queer Discovery in n Muddy Pool in
Devonshire, England.

A few weeks ago one of the most eX-
traordinary fish ever known came to
light in Devonslrire, says the London
Rambler. 1t was club, found in a
muddy pool, ard certainly it was as
hideous thing as one could well i'm
agine. 1t was imprisoned in sort of
cage formed of the roots of an elm
tree that projected under the water,
and it had evidently wormed its way
into this prison when quite small. Be-
ing unable to find its way out, it had
been forced to grow in the shape of it's
cage instead of the natural form that
all club should take. With no room to
develop. the fish's tail had disappeared
altogether, save for little deformed
stump that had wedged it's way be-
tween the roots of the tree. The back
fin had also vanished, for there was no
room for it TO grow in. The whole
body of the luckless club was dis
torted and had grown into the gnarled
and twisted form of the root cage. The
scales were incrusted with mud and
arranged in layers. like roof states.
1t is puzzle to imagine how the fish
fed and lived during its growing years
in that watery prison, and what it did
when times were hard and no food
came by. 1t seemed contented enough
and was certainly healthy and strong,
in spite of Its distorted shape.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
TIE Daify l:iqGf
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1897.
ORIGIN OF COCKTAIL"
The Way the American Drink Came
Into Existence.

The Way the American Drink Came
Into Existence.
The origin of the American cock
tail" is admittedly obscure, and many
attempts have been made to trace it,
says the American Epicure. An ingen-
ious but unconvincing explanation that
has lately been going the round of the
press gives it medical significance. The
old doctors, they say, had a practice of
treating certain diseases of the throat
with pleasant liquor applied with the
tip end of long feather plucked from
a cocks tail. They finally began to use
this preparation as a gargle, and the
name cocktail chung to it. The gargle
gave way to, an appetizer-to mixture
of bitters, vermuth and liquor that is
still in occasional demand.
For my own part prefer infinitely
the story of the Mexican beauty. Ac-
cording to this legend, the original cock-
tail was made from pulque, an alcoholic
beverage distilled from the juice of the
maguey, or agave. The liquor, so it's
said, was discovered by Toltec noble,
who sent some of it to the king by the
hand of his daughter. The monarch
drank the pulque and looked at the
maiden. Whether the lady's looks gave
pleasanter favor to the liquor, orwheth-
er the taste of the liquor made the lady
seem to be fairer, is not certain; the
king, at any rate, fell in love with both,
started pulque plantation andmarried
the girl, whose name, Xochitl, thus be-
came associated with the national in
toxicant. The rest is easy. When Gen.
SCOTS troops came to Mexico they
drank the liquor, liked it, and, with the
easy adaptability of the Saxon, simpli-
fed its Aztec name into cocktail"
which they carried back with them to
the states
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
THE AMERICAN GIRL IN FICTION.
AS a Heroine She Is Smart, and De-
lights I'm Managing Men.

Sometimes the characteristic type of
the American heroine of fiction is vul-
gar, sometimes cold-hearted, or I'M
kind, or willful, or indiscreet, but she
is never stupid, writes "Droch" in La
dies Home Journal. That is the YER
dict of contemporary observers on the
American girl. Whatever she may be
or do she always has her wits about
her; she is smart" While her father
delights in managing factories, stock
operations, or railroads, she delights in
managing men. And in every kind of
fiction which she dominates the men
seem to be uniformly glad to be man
aged by her. Often in fiction she has
been lacking in certain graces-chiefy
the supreme grace of tact. But there
are signs that our novelists have dis
covered that the American girl pos
sesses this grace also, and so it happens
that to-day she trails through fiction
not only with fine clothes, and beauti-
full face, and generous deeds, and wit
ty, if impertinent, remarks-but there
is developing around her a gracious
manner, an unconscious simplicity that
shows itself in consideration for the
weaknesses of others-in addition tc
that keen knowledge of their foible.
which was always hers. What we have
yet to hope for is that her wealth Of
her poverty may be made less obtrusiv'
and less significant part of her Away
attractive personality.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
SHOT THE MAN WHILE HE SLEPT.

He asserted that he had been out hunt
ing, when he came across the fugitive.
Halt, in the name of the emperor"
he declares he cried. Then, according
to the story told by the officer, the
man ran away, and on being warned
twice more, the officer fired and killed
him.
The following day the officer was
called before his regiment and COM
pIimented on his bravery, for the fugi-
tive was known to be a desperate char
acter. Visions of medal flashed across
the officers mind and everything
seemed smooth sailing until physician
reported the result of the autopsy.
The doctor found that the bullet
which had killed the man had taken
most remarkable course. 1t had en-
tered the head &c the point where the
hair begins, near the left temple. 1t
then plowed it's way downward and
emerged beneath the right clavicle.
This exploded the officers story that
he had shot the man from behind, for
the position of the body while running
would make it an impossibility for the
bullet to have taken the course de-
scribed
The doctor declared that from the
wound it was evident that the man had
been lying fiat on his back when the
shot was fired, and that in all prob
ability his hands had been folded be-
meath the nape of his neck. From
this the authorities made the deduc-
ton that the deserter had been sleep
ing when attacked by the officer, whose
desire for glory was stronger than his
humanity.
The officer was arrested and the
corpse of the private became his ac-
cuser, silent, but backed by the au-
thority of science. A court-martial was
held, but the officer stuck to his original
story. When faced by the scientists
and their evidence, he broke down and
confessed that he had shot the man
while he was asleep. He was sentenced
to life Imprisonment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.
A Stirring Example shown by the
KIOndike Developers.


KIOndike Developers.
The energy with which the invasion
of the Klondike gold fields is being
pushed is illustrated by the enterprise
of New York company, representa-
tives of which are now on the way
thither, carrying material with which
a cable road from Dyea to Lake Linde-
mann is to be constructed, and which
the engineer in charge says will be in
operation five days after his arrival, re-
ducing the cost of transportation GO per
cent. At the same time, reports the
New York Tribune, representatives of a
Montana live stock syndicate will be
pushing forward q new trail through
the Stickeen river valley, setting q large
force of men at work upon the con-
struction of road over which stage
lines will pass in the coming spring.
When that time arrives and the Yukon
fee breaks up, the immense river will
be crowded with all sorts of craft, bear
ing men and material to the new Ell
Dorado and bringing back the wealth
which it pours forth in such flowing
golden tide. That far northern region,
so recently brought within known ge-
ographical limits, is certainly going to
be opened to the worlds enterprise and
occupancy in the promptest and most
energetic fashion. So far as the pro-
duction of precious metals is concerned
Alaska is certainly stepping to the
front in the most MAGNIFICENT manner
One of these days Russia viii begin to
be sorry that she ever sold it to this
country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.

Fifty-seven instructors, 751 stu
dents. Women admitted to all de-
partments. Tuition free. Total ex-
penses, $3.50 to $3.50.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
sion begins Sept. 20; entrance examin-
alton Sept. %; matriculation fee SO;
116 courses of study; University sys-
tenn of instruction and discipline; well
equipped scientific Laboratories, libra
nv of $4,000 volumes; Y. NJ. @. A., Y.
w. c.. A., gymnasium, athletic field.
TEACHERS COURSES lead to per-
manent state teachers certificates.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Confers a degree of Civil Engineer.
LAW DEPARTMENT Session be-
gins Sept. %; entrance examination
Sept. %; matriculation fee, payable
only once, $50. A two years course
leads to degree of Bachelor of Laws
and entities holder to practice in any
court in Texas. Law students may
pursue academic courses without fur
Their charge.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-Noca-
ted at Galveston.) Four years course.
Faculty, 20 trained specialists; school
of pharmacy, school of nursing (for
woman, matriculation fee, payable
once, $50. Complete equipment in all
school. Session begins Oct. /. En-
trance examinations the preceding
week.
For catalogue of any department, or
for information, address President
Winston, Austin, Texas. 9-19-1Ot
nj - No h.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
Fencing and Abscnt-MIndedness.

Fencing is an exercise recommended
to maidens who lack self-contTol. There
is no doubt it teaches agility and de-
velops physical graces. 1t might prove
a cure of Observation-Disclosures if that
complaint survives an age of bicycles
and trolley. In town, at least, one
must keep ones wits from wandering
and never become so absorbed in
thought that one forgets the dangers
of street crossing. Truly the day Of
the "absent-minded" is over; the sun
went down on itwhep pneumatic tires
were introduced
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
A MIGHTY EMPIRE.
The Population and Military Strength
of British India.

ana
OF British India.
In view of the question raised by re-
cent events as to the ability of India
to withstand the attacks of the Afridis
and other tribes on its northwestern
frontier, it is of interest to note that
the population last February was $685.
100000, says the Baltimore Sun. The
area of India is equal to that of all
Europe, without Russia. Excluding
European languages there rs languages
spoken, and 20 languages are spoken
by as many as 100000 each. AS re-
spects religion, 2O7, 100000 are Hindoos,
57,320,0O0 Mohammedans, 7,095,00
Buddhists and 1,491, 900 Christians. The
differences of race, language and reli-
gion make cooperation against the
English practically impossible. so that
the difficulty in controlling the coun-
try is not so great as it looks. The
army by which it is kept in order and
defended consists Of 224,252 men, OF
whom 74,29e are British and 129, 1853 are
natives. To maintain internal order
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
ACCUSED pY A CORPSE.
Austrian Nobleman Killed "A Deserter
to Gain Praise.

The old adage that murder will out
has once more proven to be true, this
time in Galicia. From there comes a
remarkable story of how science proved
an Austrian officer to have been guilty
of numbering q private of his regiment.
The private deserted with the inten-
ton of coming to this country. He
was captured by the searching party,
but managed to escape.
Three days later the officer, who is
said to be nobleman of high standing
and whose name has been kept secret
by the Austrian government, reported
that he had shot and killed the deserter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
THE ATTRACTIVE WOMAN.
What One Observer Thinks and Says
About Her.


What one Observer Thinks and Says
About Her.
That superabundant brain and sur
passing beauty may but seldom be
combined; yet it does not follow that
all women of good sense and sharp in
tellect are necessarily plain, says an ex-
change,
That bright thoughts enliven the
most ordinary face until the reflection
of the mind shining out in all its radi-
ance makes one forget that the features
are not pure Grecian. and leads us to be-
lieve that such a woman is in reality a
great beauty.
That the vivacious creature of vary
ing moods and quaint fancies is the one
to charm. A man forgets all the type
of beauty she may or may not possess,
so interested does he become in the
pleasing study of a mind that renders
her face ever winning, irresistible and
pleasing, because, like the surface of a
lake, there comes a change with every
varying emotion.
That the attractive woman should cul-
tivate the mind for grace of soul and
education of spirit counts for more
than limpid eyes, rosebud mouth and
a dimpled chin.
That she should ever be teachable, for
there is not one iota of lovableness in
the man or woman who thinks he or she
knows it ALL
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29

there are 10000 native police, differed
mainly by Europeans. There are be-
sides the regular army some $4,000 vol
unteers and native troops, reserves, etc.,
for military service in an emergency.
Back of all is the British army, which
numbers, including the $4,000 now in
India, some 1900, with large resources
of volunteers from Australia. South
Africa, Canada. etc, available in time of
need.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
Ro.ton,. nnchelor Maror..

There have been four bachelor
mayors of Boston. The first was the
late Henry Lille Pierce, who was cleo
ted in 1877, and again in 1877. Then came
DR.. Samuel A. Green, who was elected
in 1881. The third was Edwin Upton
Curtis. MAYOR during 1895. Mavor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29

Quincy is the fourth. Two. Mr.. Curtis.
whose engagement to Miss Maude Wa
terman has been announced, and Mr..
Quincy are candidates for reelection,
Perhaps before the election Mr.. Curtis
will have turned benedict. The second
and eleventh mayors were also Josiah
Ouincys
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
HANDLES HORSES WELL.
Pretty Young Woman Driver Wins n
Race in Maine.

Race in Maine.
Here is woman, young and pretty,
who can drive fast horses with all the
airy abandon of Budd Doble or any of his
compatriots. Her name is Miss Leota
Elliott, and she lives in Danforth, Me.
Who would ever suspect the staid and
dignified old Pine Tree state of pro-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
NEVER HEARD FROM.
ships That Have Sailed from Port
Not to Return.

ships That Have Sailed from Port
Not to Return.
1t is some four years now since the
last mysterious disappearance of a
great ship. says the Pittsburgh Dis
patch. This was the Naronic, freight
steamer of unusual size. which sailed
the Atlantic and was lost in 1898. Pieces
of wreckage from this vessel have been
picked up, however, which has not hap
pened in all such cases. Among the
mysterious disappearances of the past
were the steamships President, City of
Glasgow, Pacific, Ocean Monarch and
City of Boston, the ironclad Captain,
and the Liberia and Barton.
Twenty-seven years have passed
away since the City of Boston was
placed on the missing list, but some are
now living who had friends and rela-
tives on board of her.
The City of Boston cleared at the port
of New York on Tuesday, January 25
1870. She sailed for Liverpool by the
way of Halifax, with IL cabin and As
steerage passengers. Since she left
Halifax no vestige of her has ever been
seen except plank upon which was
scratched message saying that the
ship was sinking. Her. exact fate viii
never be known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29
a POOR
POSITION

Is almost impossible in news
paper that is carefully read. Its
interesting contents make every
page-every column-readable.
This is the case with the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29

Running sores, indolent ulcers and
similar troubles, even though Of many
years standing, may be cured by using
Dewitt's Witch Hazel SAWS. 1t
soothes, strengthens and heals. 1t is
the great pile cure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-29

The finest gentieaan's resort is the.
SILVER KING.