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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
LOVES DREAM WRECKED.

They we're swinging In a hammock,
He and she,
Gentle winds were sweetly blowing
Der the lea.
He was strong ard brave and handsome.
She was sweet.
And he kept the hammock going
With his feet.
Would you know the tale he told her.
As they swung
Alb. IL was the sweet. old story
They were young.
Fen the leaves. II seemed. were bending
Down 20 hear
Those fair words that he was pouring
In her ear.
Zen the birds and gentle breczcs
Seemed 20 stay.
Charmed by what that gallant lover
Had 70 say.
rnto her 4 seemed a lovely
Waking dream.
But. az length. she left the hammock
With a scream
In a tricc her airy castle
Was wreck
She lad found 2 cRterpiiler
on he- neck.
Chicago Sevs.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

except that Of the cisterns. \ reser-
voir was projected and the plan was
approved by tue Government some
fifty years ago. but owing to the man
ana system it has not been finished
yet.
The history of the Spanish admins
traiion in the island Is one of cruelty
and corruption The Spaniards began
by discriminating the native Indian
population, which some historians
place as large as 500, 600, IN less than
= century. Every branch OF the adj
ninistration OF the island has been
conducted under q system OF corrup-
ton. the law vas constantly violated
by the Spaniards and the natives were
deprived Of their rights. AT elections
the Spanish or Conservative party al
ways won, Notwithstanding the fact
that il was in a large minority
The liberty of the press vas IN
known. Articles printed IL the Mad
rid or other Spanish papers attacking
the Government could not be repro
duced by any Porto Rican paper with
out the editors being punished, ever
Il the article in question had not been
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

are tie Town Hall. tie theatre. two
churches. the Charity and the Won
ems Asrluns. the barracks. the Cuban
House, aud tie market. The road be-
tween the city and the seaside Is
beautiful promenade.
The Rain highway of central Porto
Rico runs from Ponce 20 san Juan IN
a northeAstsrly course through Juana
Diaz. Co4no aud Aiboaito. where II
goes almost eastward 70 CAyey. there
70 take q winding course 70 the north
as fAr So CaguAs. where Il turns vest
e. Agras Buenzs, and then goes de-
cidedly north - san Juan through
GaAynabo aud 30 Piedras. making
IN al distance Of eighty-ave miles
The distance from Ponce % San Juan
II straight line is oaly forty miles.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
Eat and SNAKE Kept House Together.

Joseph Garrish found alog along the
Potomac River, near Williamsport,
Nd, and proceeded to chop it into
frewood. While IN the act of split
ting the log be was surprised TO see a
snake, three feet long, and large rat
occupying the same nest in the hollow
Of the log. Both rat and snake, which
seemed on very friendly terms, at
tackled Mr.. Gar-ish. The snake coiled
for a spring and the rat made for him,
biting viciously at his feet and finally
running up his pantaloons leg to his
waist. The rat was finally shaken out
and despatched with the axe and the
snake experienced similar fate
Baltimore Sun.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

wages are very small.
Life at san Juan and the other prin-
ciual towns Is very monotonous, the
only amusements being retrets or con
cert by the military bands twice week
and theatrical performances three OK
four evenings q week. ma;inees being
given very sedOm- The theatres are
owned by the cities and rented 20 Eu-
ropesn companies travelling through
the island az 50 much an evening.
san Juan. b1ilt on small island
connected with the mainland 10y the
Sau Antonio bridge Is quite heautl-
ful city. with straight but narrow
streets AMI may fine buildings. Il
has several public institutions and col
leges. several ch1rches and seven small
parks. among them the PlaZuela de
santiago. with a very good statue OF
Columbus. The city II lighted by gas
supplied by Al English company and
by electricity Supplied by local cor
poration- There are eleven newspapers
+ 81 all kinds. the principal one being
7 la CorrespondenciA. = daily political
pauer. with a circulation OF about ZOO
,opies, which Is equal 70 that Of the
other papers combined There Is
local telephone company. bat 10 water
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

wind and rain. in the other he holds
a frying pan battling with the ttful
gust blowing the fame sway from the
bunch Of sticks, anywhere bat under
the meat 20 be cooked.
Uncle sam IL his invention for
combination OF comfort and conven-
fence has not subdued the elements,
but he has done the rest. Fortunate
" II Is not always raining. This fry
ing pan, such as the First Illinois
carry. a Ia chatelaine militaire. by its
attached ring, Is, closed. a case for
the DAYS ration of meat; Enclosed and
open il forms two utensils for cook
ing. In the Crimea IN groups OF
three the soldiers cooked over IN ex-
tempore bricked collaret heating
stones with the sticks. The latter
day outpost digs hole IN the sand,
fills it with dry twigs and under.
brush, and pulling the nearest rail
fence, by crossing the space twice
with the logs a res. for the cooking
utensil Is made.
Closed, Uncle Sans frying pan Il
the ration case; open, II Is the fryini
pan and another dish for vegetable
or even soldiers quick bread of corr
-four or wheat. The American soldie
finds it a success, likewise the trav
eler or hunter may we'll consider II a
| accession.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

Some Of the interesting things about
Porto Rico srs not generally known
In size il ranks oaly 50 the fourth ot
the Greater Antilles. but IN point Of
density Of population and general
prosperity il takes the first place II
Is one &C the few countries In tropical
Americs where the whites outnumher
the other races. The best harbO- n
the island Is Guanics, the most western
port o. the south coast Yellow fever
never ScourSes Porto Rico as Il does
parts 81 Cuba. and although most OF
a. Is lov-lying. snd may be sand 70 be
very billy rather than mountainous,
u Is ore 81 the most bealthf1l ot trOpi-
cal islands
Though the hsrbor az Gnsnica.
where our troops landed. IL the best
az the island. Il l. not visited by much
shipping. The district Immediately
around i; Is low and swaupy. and.
unless improvements have been made
within the past two or three years.
the rosis sre not equal IN quality 20
ths main roads marked on the map.
Guauica Is the outlet for the produce
-us San German. Ssbaus Grade. and %
90 some extent Of 1auco. which - on
zhe railroad Porto Ricaa rebels
have been particularly numerous N
the western and southwestern DIS
trictS. AID msuy thousands q people
there welcomed tie day u General
MILES, coming IS the greatest II their
lives
The largest city and the commercial
capital os the island = Ponce, vhich
lies three miles north O. tie port @.
Ponce. on q rich plain surrounded Z.
gardens AID plantations. There ar'
hot springs II the neiChborhood
which a~e highly appreciated ~ II
valids. Along tie playa or beach Il
front of the po-f are extensive depots
N which the produce q the interior
forwArdei throuEh Ponce, tie tralinl
centre. = stored for shipment. 4
tie lsst enumeration Ponce Lad
population os s.. 81. While caa juan
the capital on tie rcrth coast. IA
only -. "a Inhabitants Ponce has
number % fne buildings. Among whic
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

Spain herself The stretches of rail-
road parallel with the coast are long
links in the line that is TO make the en-
tire circuit Of the island. with short
branches "a all the sesports and the
inland markets.
The mode Of life is very similar TO
that of the European countries except
for some slight differences due 20 the
hot climate. Fashions for men and
women alike are introduced from
Spain, aud especially from Psris and
London. The we'll TO do in the prin-
cipal towns dress Just like people IN
European countries. men wearing wool
En- clothes AZ the year round. Ine
Young women dress very elaborate
". and all wear hats. the Spanish
mantilla being worn only by elderly
women. 10 the small towns men dress
after the fashion Of the cities, but wear
linen fabrics. a. wooden clothes are
ve-y uncomfortable, are considered a
lnxury. snd are worn on holy days and
sundays only. LabOvers and farm
hands do not wear coats or shoes
They 10 not care 20 do 50. and. II they
did, they could not afford TO. SIS then
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

There are seven or eight ports Of les
ser importance.
over 500. 600 people live IN Porto
Rico. and about ;vo-thirds @. them
are white. Cuba Is thirteen times
larger than Porto Eco. aud It's popu-
la..on was not double that 81 the
smaller island even before Weyler ex-
terminated third q the native
Cubans. Besides Ponce and san
Juan, the largest towns on the island
are Arecibo 80. 900 iuhabltantsl,
Utuado 81. 600. MayAguez >, ooOl,
san German go. 600. Hauco i25.o0Ol,
JuanA Disz 81. GOO. and there are
about ten other towns with Popula-
7 ton q -, 600 or over.
In the past nifty years abont half
the population has gravitated 70 and
around the towns, particularly those
Of the seaboard. They live II com
Portable houses and many Of them
have the means % purchase al the
wares % the civilized world Porto
I Rico abo1nts II sugar. coffee. tobacco,
honey AMI wax. which have enriched
the island. and many OF the people are
well-to-do. A very large part Of the
islands trade has been carried on
with the United States, whose corn.
aour. salt meat, fish and lumber are
imported IL return for sugar, moiasses
and coffee. The natives have little
taste for sea fAring and most Of their
foreign trade is carried n foreign bot
tons.
Porto Rico is rich IN natural bless
inrs. and FOR a tropical region Is yer.
healthful. For some inscrntable rea
son spain has given the inhabltant
. far better treatment than she has tn
natives of Cuba. She has dealt Wit
, the island IS though II were 6 SPanlsl
10 province instead Of merely colony Z
B be bled by spanish officials for the en-
: richrneut Of themselves and the mothe
!. country. In fact. the island has bee
. politically a province OF spain for owe
J. twenty years spain has had little
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

The harl,or OF San Juan, the capi-
tai. is deep enough TO admit large
vessels. bat its channel commuoicat-
ing with the sea is winding anil dift-
calf and can be navigsted safely only
with the aid Of pilot
One Of the leading seaports of the
island Is Agusdilla on the west coast.
which has the advantage Of = spacious
bay sheltered from the trade winds.
Here are shipped the sugar and coffee
OF the northwest part OF the island
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

do directly with internal improve
ments in the island, but she has 80 far
ept her heavy hand OF the people
that there WAS an opportunity for the
spirit Of enterprise 10 develop. The
result is that Porto Rico has about 80
miles Of railroad, and as much more
under contraction; and q system Of
wagon roads leading 10 all the impor-
tani trailing centres that surpass any
thing Of the sort seen IL most parts Of
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

The eastern part Of tie island is less
denseis peopled than the western,
and a. the east coast - on the wind
~srd side Gnd offers less protection
Tor shipping il is not 60 conveniently
situated for trade. Here AL the
Iaxrer towns Of the eas. lie inland. or
.. least some distance from the coast
These towns are Ia the billy region
anaid rich ovsee and extensive graz
arg lads.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
PiTH AND POINT.

"He seems 70 have been having a
rocky time lately. Yes; be Is a
geologist."
He-"Mr. styles Is a self-made
man" She-"well. I consider him
a very poor architect.
Teacher Tommy. what isa knight
errant?" Tommy-'Puttin' out the
cat. Indianapolis Journal.
Jiggs-"Is Spain an absolute mon
archy?" jugs Judge SO The
king is mere child. Puck.
by the way. what is a perfect
CENT? a perfect gent is an imper-
feet gentleman. Indianapolis Jour
nal.
why don't Won get ont Of debt?"
4 haven't time. L keeps me busy
getting in. baltimore Jewish Com
ment.
Miss Expert -"Did You like your
first ride on your new wheel" Miss
Beginner-"'I was completely carried
away with it.
I What made Plodder think % tax
4 ing up literary work." Someone
offered him a penny for his thoughts. "
Minneapolis Gazette.
Gould YOU love man who was
cowardly. Julia?" We'll. I should
want him 70 have courage enough 70
propose. Chicago Record.
Ned-'.That man appears to have
lot OF good horse sense. Ted-"Of
course: he's graduate OF a veterinary
college. New York World.
Your guest didn't stay long?"
NO: you see. she begged me TO treat
her like one Of the family. 1 did. and
now she's gone. "-Moonshine.
What made YOU give that blind
man q plugged nickel" People
will take 1t from him when they
wouldn't fron me. Chicago Record
He-"What Is It about Whirly that
throws oil the other fellows in the
shadee" She-''I guess II must be
his family tree. Detroit Free Press.
Mr.. Murray Hill-''Spi:iins boasts
that lie Is sclf-made man. Mr.
Point Breeze-'Then Why did be
make a fool OF himself2"-Pittsburl
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Mistress - Bridget. these are
ewers. ] hope you'l not call then
Jugs any more" Bridget-'Thanl
yez. mum. Sure. an Is these cups
mine, too2"-The jewelers. Weekly
. Here. send these clothes back Z
: the laundry; they belong to someon
else" Are you sure?" Yes;
: counted them, and there are just a
,. many pieces as / sent out. "-Butfal
: Courier.
: HAttersOn-~I hear your boy
= studying under tutor, preparatory
! entering college. How is he gettin
> ons" Great In the la.
. three months he has increased Nv
:. inches around the chest. Judge.
y do YOU think Spain would be vii
y ing 70 cede the Canaries?" asked Mr.
(, Snaggs. Never kept canaries, az
? don't know anything about canal
Ill seed" replied Mr.. Snaggs, irrelevan
.e y.-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Is Mrs. Houser-''I suppose you'll
surprised TO hear that Mrs. Tunglast
Is mind is completely gone" Houser
nc Not a bit I've heard her 81
es Tunlash a piece of IT so often L
I'd wondered at it lasting so long as
Ter has. Buffalo Courier.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

The hardest japanese wood is whas
is called KHAKI, which resembles oak
fibre. 1t takes a high polish, and Is
used for fino work aud also for the
frames of ships. On account Of the
scarcity OF this wood, the price has
doubled within the last few years.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

The somber shadow of the war pic
lures Of the Crimea is relieved by one
comical illustration OF a soldier on
picket struggling - cook his dinner II
a frying pan. In his left hand he
holds an umbrella as weapon against
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

''Excuse me, mum, but seem dat
you're a stranger in de city and IN
perfected, I fought dat, fer q small
consideration, / might offer my ser
vices a. guide, philosopher and friendl"
Judge
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

There is no more mischievous idea
than that often put forward, even ey
men of intelligence. that an occasional
war is a good thing for nation, OF for
this nation, to rouse its patriotic spirit,
develop its heroic virtues. and clarity
it's moral atmosphere. Exactly the ro-
verse is true. War is not an exaltatioA
1t is a debauch. II not only impair
the material welfare OF a nation, but
It degrades its moral tone as we'll
Most of the industrial and social evils
from which this nation suffers to-day
are legacy from its last war. Another
war for whatever purpose would ada
to them, and infiict injuries upon the
national character that a whole gener-
alton could not repair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29
II IS NOT NICOTINE
PROFESSOR MALLET coRRECTs
CIGARETTE CRITICS
MISTAKES.
generalization in the Scientific Ansri
eans on = Matter OF Popular AEisap
prsAension- stained handkerchief Test
II NJ Tess At All

j. wv. Mallet, professor OF chemistry
I'm the University of Virginia, in a COM
munication to the current number Of
the Scientific American, says with ref
erence to cigarettes Of American man
uEacture:
Ignorance OF easily ascertainable
scientific facts is. however, common
enough, as Is often illustrated by the
brown, oily material formed in the
smoking of tobacco being pointed out
as nicotine, though in reality this is
merely the tar produced by the action
OF heat on the woody fiber of the leaf.
Nicotine when pure is a colorless
duid OF somewhat oily consistence and
strong, peculiar, penetrating cdor, but
II darkens on exposure to air and light,
becoming first yellow and then brown,
80 that it looks, in this darkened con-
dition, something like the tarry matter
which soils smokers fingers or a
handkerchief through which tobacco
smoke Is exhaled. or is often noticed
as deposited in the stem of pipe.
This tarry deposit has nothing es-
sential In common with nicotine, and
contains but traces Of this alkaloid,
when any at all.
A part, but only q small part (about
one-seventh in the experiments Of
Melsens), OF the real nicotine of to-
bacco. is volatiIized without decompo-
sition; the remainder is burned and
destroyed in the process of smoking"
The simple facts are, that such cigar
cites as have examined, representing
q large part Of those in general use
throughout the United States, are
made from pure, light-yellow tobacco
Of the high grade produced on certain
special soils, prominently in certain OF
the southern counties of Virginia and
the adjacent portion of North Carolina,
with wrappers OF the best quality Of
harmless vegetable fiber paper, and are
entirely free from the adulterants
which 1t has been asserted are present
with no evidence in favor Of such as
sertion, and in absolute contradiction
Of the scientific evidence actually avail
ahla
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29
rhanks for Short Bill.

From the Dublin Independent: Smit
On the 28th inst, Amy Jane Mary
Gmit, eldest daughter Of John and Will
helmina Smit, aged 1 day and 21s
hours. The bereaved and heart-brok-
en- parents beg to tender their hearty
thanks to DIR. Jones for his unremit-
ting attention during the illness Of
the deceased and for the moderate
brevity of his bill. Also to Mr.. Will
son for running for the doctor, and to
Mr.. Robinson for recommending mus
tard plaster.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

rrof. Lawrence Irwell of Buffalo
brings this indictment against our
present civilization: Never was there
time when such strenuous efforts
were made to prolong the lives of tha
absolutely unfit; never was thers
a race which suffered, as the EngIish-
speaking race is now suffering, from
the fertility OF the worst specimens Of
humanity" Perhaps our social disor-
ders and eufferings may yet enforce
upon ua the hrat principls OF Chris.
tihaity. which looks toward lmprovlnR
we quality Of human ne rather thAR
y aA MNs lhsfsa q u SLAllN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

There died lately in Tennessee D.
sane asylum young woman who, 4vO
years ago, in flt Of jealousy, killed
her most intimate girl-friend because
the latter had chosen to enlarge the
circle OF her companions. Alice Mitch
ell is a fatal type Of an infatuation
common among school and college
girls. which, while seldom accompan-
led by such tragic results, yet causes
untold headaches and heartburnings.
Flowers and candy, calls and drives,
notes and poetry, loss Of appetite and
failure in lessons are outward signs
of affections unwholesome in their
elfishness aVf .Iitensity. It has been
said that the ifefong friendships form
ed there constitute the principal charm
4 college life. and this is true; but
goung people and their parents ana
teachers should discourage all such a@
sorbing attachments as wrecked ths
lives Of Alice Mitchell and her young
victim.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

a pronlnanl featuEe Of fashIo1 11 ~
Rnrds fabrlca u among silks. which wlll
Be more universally worn than tnsT
have been IN many Seasonal ana tns
assuring element on this side of lash
ton Ia the fnct tfat q remarkably g0od
quality can nov be purchased NJ an
nstonlshingiy low price-for instance
q very pretty striped or checked taneta
at ff1y-nlne and sixty-nine cents .
yard A silk gown is a necessity IN
any sort OF fashionable dressing. ana
In these times OF wonderfully low
prices the number II not necessarily
limited TO one OF two. Between tho
elegant brocades and the simple mex
pensive foulards. Indlas. and suraha.
there Il a great variety OF silks moa
tempting and beautiful. which cannot
fail TO please every taste and accommo-
date every pufse- In general faFoT
they take precedence over the very
fashionable grenadines. etamines. ana
other transparent textiles. for the rea-
son that these tempting goods require
the price OF q second dress. owing 70
the fact that they require a handsons
silk lining.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

The Rev. Judson Swift, field secre-
tary at New York, has presented q
brief report of the work Of the Amer
lean Tract Society. The society pub
fishes books in 153 languages and dia-
lects, and the total number Of volumes
that have been published in all Ian
Euages at New York is nearly $4,000
OeO. The total number Of books and
tracts is about SOC, 200. 900 and the total
number of periodicals upward OF 2Sl'-
100000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

The jingoes would have been better
satisfied if the president had put into
his message some italics and profanity.
What they want of a president is the
robust vigor of Sam Jones or Ben
Tillman. They think the president
should have said, in place Of the re-
mark, "The war must STOP" You
Spaniards get out Of Cuba, or I'll throw
you out with q pitchfork." But our
William mustn't be discouraged. Ne
man can suit everybody.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

For millinery uses. for trimming
handsome summer gowns. eapes. and
nchus. great use will be made OF point
de venise laces- Some OF the patterns
are of a substantial quality. resembling
guipure. and come IN widths from tive
and one-half TO ten inches. There are
also edgings with insertions TO corre-
spond. Nearly all OF the patterns show
a puried edge. and some are finished
with an entire deux OF heading through
which narrow ribbon may be threaded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

The way in which q community may
suffer for the fault or the sins OF one
of its members is illustrated by a story,
which may be legendary, told Of Ezra
Cornell, founder of the university
which bears his name. 1t is said that
the city of Syracuse greatly desired
that the institution should be located
there; but Mr.. Cornell refused the re-
quest, because when he was a poor
young man, vainly seeking employ
ment in Syracuse, he was at i-st hired
by a man who cheated him out Of his
wages!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-29

French model is composed OF perfectly
natural-looking roses. shading from
damask red to the faintest pink, inter-
mixed with any amount OF tender green
tea-rose foliage that deepens in places
into brownish red. Four or I'VE lovely
buds and leaves form q graceful
algrette at one side. Covering the en-
tire toque. with the exception OF the
aigrette. Is misty yelling OF soft green
tulle; this also forming the face veil.
The entire drapery IL fixed in place
with Tiny Jewelled pins. the yelling
covering the flowers with . lace-like
and softening effect.