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fourth foor. and from my balcony I can
see over most Of the roofs of the C!,-. Stcp
out of the window with me and. take A
bird s-cye view of BucDos Ayres Below ana
about us lies vast ragEc, plain uf ON,
and two-story houses. whose nat roofs are
n AIDE Of bricks. or brick tiles or corrugated
iron. Some of them rise high above itr
others. and the whole looks like a lat az
great store boxes jumbiei together along
narrow canyons which ARE the streets
Away 10 the south You few Smok.-
stacks. the masts of ships and big ware
houses That is BARRACKS the part Of tie
city where meat, wool and hides are pre-
pared for shipment Ia America and Europe.
To the north there is a spot Of green
woods. That is Palermo Park where all
tn" swciis 30 to ride and drive every after
noon. You may see a thousand carriages
there at a time.
To the east beyond that thicket Of masts
and sPars lining the docks, extending on
and ola until they meet the horizon. are the
muddy waters Of the Rio de Ia Plata.
which connects Buenos Ayres with the rest
of the world. The river here is twenty
eight miles wide ana in the fosgy. misty
air We cannot see its opposite hanks
Buenos Ayres Is only fortN-eiEht feet
above the Atlantic ocean. and back around
and beyond il extends the vast plain Of
the valley OF this river. as rich here as
that of the Mississippi. 1t Is cut up 10y
railroads and spotted with farms. some OF
which support cattle and sheep i'm herds OF
thousands
AS you look more closely at tho roofs below
you you see that many Of them surround
little courts or patios. This is the Spanish
style of building. There are no gardens in
front or behind the houses. and the masses
here live without plants. flowers or trees.
There are no chimneys The Argentines do
not think fires healthful in their living
rooms You see here and there a black
StCvepipe coming up through the roof.
Those pipes are connected with the
kitchens. not with the parlOrs.
There are a few open spaces in the city
OF roofs. These are the pazas or parks.
There are twelve in the city varying in
size from four TO twelve acres. That one
near the river is the Plaza de Mayo. II IS
the ecclesiastical, governmental and fiuan-
cial center of the city. Upon il face tn"
cathedral. the presidents house congress.
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cal name Of the country he represents, is
a typical South American. He is of a dark
complexion. with darker hair and eyes. amt
is quick and alert in his movements. He is
= lawyer i'll his profession. but he has been
connected with The diplomatic corps for Il
number of Years. and was the Brazilian en-
voy at Pekin. Lisbon and Bucnos Ayres
before coming here. Mrs. Brasil Il is bright,
accomplished little lady. and very giriish
in her appearance. which she certain
" has Il right 10 bc. as she was bride last
year and only left school when she was
married. Both Minister and Mrs Brasil
speak English. the latter having acquired
hers i'll ENGLAND, where she received part
of her education. There are two little girls
in the family. daughters of former mar
riase. who have been placed i'll school at Il
convent.
Senior NiCuna, the Chilean minister, and
his family have taken the residence former
ly occupied by Minister Mendouca on Con-
necticut avenue and they are fitting it UP
in very handsome manner Minister vi
Cuna Is Il man of great wealth and of in
huencG in Chile. He has held some of the
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away last spring Mr.. and Mrs MerCu Sc
cured some exec eIIUEly tue tapestries and
pictures. which add decidedly 10 the beauty
# their lcne. SsUCr Ca,Vo and his family
have taken a residence a iOor or two be
yOud Minister MerUu'<. and are just I.Cw
busily engaged in getting settled ami pre-
pairing TO entertain the presiCen- Ct G : a
RIcd-
Their many friends VIII regret TO learn
that Secretary and Mrs. de Elguera Of the
Peruvian legation have returned to LiIr IA
They sailed on the 18th of the month.
lamar 81 Elxnsra received word Ihnt his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-26
FROM OTHER LANDS
new FACES FROM SOUTH AMERICA
Families Of Distinguished Ambas-
sailors and Ministers.
FOR THE GAY SEASON

when the members of the diplomatic
corps gather IN the blue room of the White
Houss next New Year day 10 present the
good wishes Of their governments to Presi-
dent Mckinley there will be Il decided
change in the personnel from what it was
when they last met there, for i similar
pUrp' -. two years ago.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. with his magnifi-
cent physique and in his splendid red and
gold rcgalia, will still hold his place of
horror as dean of the corps. but it will be
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n other was dying. and. CT course, left for
his home at the earliest possible moment.
1t is hardly likely that they will return to
Washington, as the senor's fat her. who is
very wealthy, is old and feeble, and it is
probable that it will be necessary for
Senor de Elgucra to remain and take
charge of his affairs.
Among the late accessions 10 the corps
are the Brazilian and Chilean ministers.
Senior Brasil, who bears almost the identi-
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highest official positions within the gift of
his government. Mrs. Nicuna is of an ex-
Cee3ingiy attractive type of beauty. She has
fair shin, with hight brown hair. but tn.
large. dark eyes of the Spanish women.
she comes from one of the oldest and most
distinguished Spanish families of Chile in
which there has been an iaJcrInarrying with
the English. that she is Of Spanish En-
glish extraction. They have four children.
three little daughters and a son, the latter
OF whom has been sent to school at the
Georgetown University. Mr.. Nicuna is also
accredited TO Japan. but has no intention of
going there this winter, although ii has been
stated.
The bachelor ministers of the various le-
cations are all at their posts again after
tn" summers outings, and promise to De
as popular in society as ever this season.
From China and Japan.
The oriental countries will be as fully rep
resented rs usual, but there will be changes
in them also. Minister and Mrs WI. with
their large rctinuc, are at the Chinese lc-
gatipn after most charming summer al
Atlantic City. In fact, the seashore quite
captured his exceIIency. Minister WI, and
there were well-founded rumors that he
indulged in dancing and swimming lessons.
At all events. he is 4 thoroughly up-to-1ite
diplomat, and if he thought it We're wise
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A Difficult Case.
From Puck.


Patiant-"fou are worried about my case,
doctor; | can see it in your face"
Doctor-"No-o; not exactly
Patient-"Tel me the truth. doctor; l
went to know just what you think
Doctor-"Well, to be quite candid with
you, l was worrying about your bill You
haven't paid me cent in two years"
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L - - " ~ y - u
three months since
our gallant soldiers
under General Miles
landed at Guanica,
Island of Porto Rico,
and began those
promising operations
which were so sum.
marily closed by the
protocol Of peace.
Since that time near
ly everything has
been written about
the island, it would
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. the London, the New
= York. the Paris of
the Argentine Repub-
lie. 1t is even more.
1t might almost be
called the Argentine
itself. 1t controls
this country as no
3 capital of the world
does the land it is
supposed to domi-
nate. 1t is an old
saying that Paris is
France. She is not
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A Description Of the Metropolis of
South America,
In MANY WAYS IT Is THE ARGENTINE
Has Grown With Wonderful Ra-
pidity in Recent Years.
SEEN FROM THE HOUSETOPS

Copyrighted, 1898, by Frank G. Carpenter)
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BUENOS NYRES, October j., 1898.
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Delightfully."- Diversified.

A magnificent mountain road connects
San Juan with the fine city of Ponce, on the
southern coast, giving a glorious drive in
coach or diligence of seventy miles. And it
will be hard to find stretch of country
more delightfully."- diversified than this. with
it's towering mountains, deep gorges hills
covered with tree ferns and bamboos high
ways lined with cocoa palms, plantations
on which coffee and cacao are cultivated
and others devoted to tobacco and sugar
cane. In a general way, then, there are
climate and scenery, which rank first as
attractions to a summer winter resort ;
there are quaint specimens of architecture
and quainter peoples; finally, special OBJ
jects for invaids in the springs.
While translating the gist of a Spanish
book on Porto Rico. recently. l took pains
to note few of the natural objects therein
ment. one d which might interest tn ger eral
traveller. Aside from the natural features
of coast and country, and the artificial
features of town and city, there are also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-26
NEW WINTER RESORT
Porto Rico Possesses Many Charms
for Tourists and Invalids.
FOUNTAINS OF PERPETUAL YOUTH
The Earlier Explorers Overlooked
Many Good Thing.
CAVES AND WATERFALLS
FOUNTAINS OF PERPETUAL YOUTH

Written for The Evening Star.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
BIRMINGHAM IN
 THE LEGISLATURE Fight Will be Made on Police
 Commission, TO HAVE IT KNOCKED OUT Gentleman Now Regarded as Mayoralty Timber Will belStrong Candidate for Chief of Police Before
 the City Council.
TO HAVE IT KNOCKED OUT

The fight to abolish the police eommis- sion of Birmingham will be renewed at the coming season of the legislature.
 In fact, the city of Birmingham will play an important role before the next general assembly. The new city charter and re- quest, for an election in the Greater Bir- mingham scheme will be features for dis- cussion during the session. There will along with the fight on the police commis- sion be an effort made to have the inferior criminal court abolished.
 The lines are already being drawn on the police commission fight and it will be fierce. Mayor Evans, the present head of the city administration, is opposed to the police commission, his views having been out lined before the League of Municipalities.
 The term of Chief of Police T. c. Me- Donald expires January l, 1899. There are already a number of candidates in the field for his position It is said upon good au- thority that if the police commission is done away with he cannot be elected by the city council. Among other political tips it is given out that a prominent city pol1- tician who is now regarded as mayoralty possibility will be strong candidate before the board of aldermen for chief of police.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
STORM IN SOUTHWEST.
Kansas City Almost Shut of from the
 Outside World.

Kansas City, Mo-, October F.-The ear Hest winter storm in the southwest in twenty-five years has today almost shut Kansas City off from wire communication. The opening on the east aloneik kept the city from being totally isolated. It has been raining for twenty-four hours. Shortly after midnight the rain turned to snow and sleet.
 Hundreds of telegraph and telephone poles have been broken down by the strong wind or broken by the weight of the snow covered wires.- At Fairmount park, near Kansas City and Leavenworth, where DOT tions of the Third and Fifth Missouri and the Twenty-first and Twenty-second Kansas regiments respectively are en- camped, many tents were blown down and the soldiers made to suffer acutely. The storm came up with great suddenness and caught many unprepared.
 Numerous cases of suffering to man and beast wiK doubtless be reported when com munication shall have been resumed. Rail- way traffic, while more or less hampercd, has not been badly interrupted. as far as can Do learned.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
BREEZE TOO CHILLY
 FOR THE RACERS
Meet Postponed Until Wednes-
 day and Thursday Night.
GOOD PROGRAMME PREPARED
Batch of Racers Game Over from Atlan- ta Yesterday Kramer, Windy City Rider, Will Enter the
 Professional Events.

The chilling breeze from the north last night was too much for the abbreviated tights of bicycle rider, os well as the com- fort of the spectator even in winter wraps.
 This made the Cycle Racing association postpone its meet, which was to have be- gun last night, to Wednesday and Thurs day October IS and 2O
 Weather Maker Jacobs will be given two days to repair his apparatus and be pre- pared to turn out something besides biting frosts and chilly breezes.
 Bob Wathour, John Chapman and Eli Winesett, who had been in Atlanta riding brought with them George Kramer, Chi cago rider. Walthour and Winesett declare that they are going to make the middle distance champs" open their optics in their match race.
 Midget Frank Franc is not doing much talking but under the chaperonage of Geo. Quinn he is putting in some hard training licks. He will be paced by the fastest pro- fessional tandem team that can be secured, and feels confident he will lower the south ern mile record. He will challenge the winner of the Winesett-Walthour contest. The entries for the two nights are: Wednesday Night
 Third Race-Three mile amateur. En- tries: Joe Riddle, Jack Cooper, c. w. Grace, Ped Hickman, Albert Ges, R. l.. Chisenberry, John J. Durfeld, Jr., D. D. Spencer Lebe Harvill, Red Strickland, Birmingham; H. B. Ware, M. c. Flaw thorne and Tom Perkins, Bessemer. Thursday Night
 First Race-One mile amateur. Entries: Jack Cooper, c. w. Grace, Ped Hickman, Nick Hickman Joe Riddle, Albert Geis, R. L. Chisenberry, John J. Durfield, Jr., D. Spencer, Lebe Harvill, Red Strickland John Watley, Birmingham; H. B. Ware, M | c. Hawthorne, Tom Perkins, Bessemer. | Second Race-Two miles professional. | Entries: Bob Kennedy, Chattanooga; John Chapman Atlanta; George Kramer, Chica- | go; George Quinn, Memphis; Eli Winesett California.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
~THE PLAYS

Tonight at O'Brien's Opera house Gray, Black & Ranken present Evans & Hoey's evergreen success. the sparkling, laugha- ble, rambastical, archidacious. melpomeni- cal paragon of all farce comedies, "A Par Tor Match" No matter what you call 1t or how you call it, you know it means nine thousand seconds of fun that gets upon its hind feet and hams while tears of laughter cut curleycue rivulets of humor in your checks And the music-There is a stand ing bet of $2O in gold coin against rusty horseshoe that no individual with a musical soul that can listen to it and go home without humming or whistling the tunes The feminine portion of the company would draw capital prizes at a beauty show.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
IN THE COURTS.
Another Move by the Warning Street
 Gar Elements.

In the city court yesterday the Birming- ham Traction company, through its attog- neys, London & London, sought to be made a party defendant to the petition of the Birmingham Railway and Electric conn., pany for writ of prohibition directed against the commissioners appointed to condemn the Woodlawn crossing. The peti- tioners resisted the motion and the matter was taken under advisement by Judge tSii- werson.
 The regular docket for the week was taken up in the first division and juries organized as follows:
 Jury No. 1-J. B. Elliott, A. J. Tanner. F. B. Yielding, J. L. Brasfield. John Rob- erts, sr. James Brown, l. N. Bivins. John 8. Sellers. A. N. Lacy, Thomas Gilmore, Sidney Sandefur. F. F. Green.
 Jury Mo- 2.-I c. McCrary, Joseph Mar lin, Felix M. Drennen, S. J. Livingston, Jo- siah Hawkins, 5. B. Hays, s. F. Fields. G. B. Powell, w. c. Adams, J. J. Finley, R. W.Nardin, Francis Crowley.
 The case of J. w. Snow ct al. vs. the Birmingham Mineral Railroad company was taken up and is on trial.
 Circuit Court
 Lewis D. Tidwell has entered suit in the circuit court against J. w. Worthngton, H. F. DeBardeleben and W. G. Robinsonb late partners, doing business as J. w. Worthington & Co.,, for $10,OOO damages.
 The plaintiff alleges that on October 2z' 1897, he was thrown from tramway ana badly injured, which necessitated the ann putation of his right leg.
 Charley Scott has entered suit in the same court against the Louisville ana Nashville Railroad company for $l,OOO TOT injuries alleged to have been sustained m a wreck at McAdory Switch, on the Bir- mlngham Mineral branch. ,
 Criminal Court
 The misdemeanor docket was taken up III the criminal court yesterday and the cases set for the day disposed of. .
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
FOR SALE.

s5000-Elegant South Highland home, lot 122 feet front on prominent street; Broom house with every conven- fence; large stable and servants $ house. s1 75e-Each for two choice South Highland lots, on car line, at bargains { S75-Nice small home near 18th st. and 9th avenue. & 3OOo-Comfortable home on easy terms on car line, near 18th st. and 10th avenue south. s4,OOO-Nice 2-story home in choice locality, near 9th ave. north and 24th st. stores and residences for rent and property for sale in all parts of the city, East Lake, Woodlawn, Avon dale and West End.
 MCCONNELL & WHATLEY. Phone 46. III 21st Street. cod
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
TEMPTED DEATH
 FOR AN HEIRLOOM Edward Thomas, a Furnace WatGhma1,
 Roasted to Death. TRIED TO SAVE HIS WATCH By Rushing Into a Soothing Mass Ol
 Flames. GAS SET FIRE TO TAP HOUSE Blown Over from Furnace by a Driving Southeast Wind-A Native of
 Wales With no Relatives
 in America.
GAS SET FIRE TO TAP HOUSE

His love for a plain silver watch which was an heirloom caused the death of Ed ward Thomas, a watchman at the furnaces of the Pioneer Manufacturing company yes- terday morning.
 Thomas was employed as top filler at fur mace No. l at Thomas. His duties were in the top house, 15O feet from the ground, where the gas from the furnaces is cut off or regulated at stated intervals by lever. Gas from the furnace blown over by a driving southeast wind set the top house safety platform, but rushed across and en-
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
ON THE RACE TRACK.
LatonIa Resnita

cincinnatil October 17.-Latonia results: First Race-one mile Aunt Maggie. to 1, won; R. B. Sack, second; Seaport, third. Time, 1:42A.
 Second Race-Five and one-fourth fur ond; Volantes, third. Time, 1:10
 Third Race-One mile. Lena Myers, to l, won; Possum, second; Friar John, third. Time, 1:44A.
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs Miss Verne, 2 to l, won; Osmon, second Barton third. Time, 1:17.
 Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Name M M 5 to ?, won; Duplicate, second; Norma Tyler third. Time, 1:04.
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Gibraltar, 10 10. won; Dave S., second; Star of Bethle- hem, third. Time, 117%.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

tered the house to save his watch The time piece was swung on a nail to the wall behind the door and from all appearances Thomas made an effort to get it while the flames were leaping about him. The chain was evidently broken in several places for the melted portions were found on the floor It is supposed that he snatched at it and broke the chain. The heat must have been intense, for the watch was almost entirely melted It stopped at S:53.
 Men on top of furnace Mo- 2 witnessed the actions of the top filler. He first rushed away down the incline to a safe place, but as though having forgotten something he rushed back into the top house. As soon as the fire was discovered the blast was taken off the furnace and number of fell low workmen rushed to the top house. The flames were extinguished in a few minutes. but 1t was too late. They found the poor Welshmans body lying on the iron floor burned almost to a crisp. It is supposed that he was at once overcome by inhaling the flames.
 Buried in a Casket
 President Samuel Thomas of the Pioneer company was present when the unfor- ltunate accident occurred He ordered that the remains be placed in a handsome easket and this morning they will be laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at the Presbyterian church.
 Thomas was 29 years of age and native of Wales. He was all alone, none of his relatives residing in this country.
 General Manager Adams said that he knew little of Thomas except that he was good Christian man and was highly es- teemed by his fellow laborers
 The remains were prepared for burial in the company's office and party of furnace men watched over them last night.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
SEQ Plus SEQ Equals $40

To be given away on December S1. the above sum to the person holding the lucky ticket, one which give away to each pur- chaser of bottle of my famous "J. Mar lin Rye." feel that it is not necessary to praise this goods-the wonderful sale proves that it suits the people, one trial, and you are an advertiser for me. Come and be convinced.
 Prompt attention to man orders.
 VIM. WISE. TO- -12- tf-wed- -fri-su 2Q9-2l1 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received at the office of the Steel Works, Ens- ley. Ala, for five days for building twenty-five tene- ment houses, contractors to furnish all material. For plans and specifications see w. N. Sawyer, Supt., Ensley, Ala.
 Tennessee Coal, Iron & Rail-
 road Company. l0-13-3t
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
Strange Miss Brown

The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown which appeals to that class of peo- pie who appreciate refined high class com edy is the first production of this kind of a play booked for this season, and it will ap- pear here tomorrow at matinee and night.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

The telephone leading to the Birmingham ice factory is now in working order and you can telephone your orders for Cahaba coal, the best that ever happened. You will never be dissatisfied with your coal if you use Cahaba-the genuine article, such as the Birmingham Ice Factory company sells.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

WANTED-Occupants for beautiful rooms, with first-class board also table boarders' Mrs L. w. Mckay, 531 18th street. D-25-tf
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

WANTED-To buy a secondhand upright Chickering or Steinway plano for cash; must be cheap and in good condition.
 Address, with terms and particulars, Piano. care Age-Herald. 1O-l2-lwk
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

WANTED-To loan, s5O,OOO or any portion thereof on Birmingham improved prop erty. Address, J. this office.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

WANTED-Two couples to occupy two newly furnished rooms with board. 17Ol Sixth ave. north. lO-l5-ol
The age-herald., 1898-10-18
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-By w. A. Smith, 1S16 9th ave,
 9-room house, No. 1918, oppos te First Methodist church; storeroom No. 1903 2d ave-; large double front office, 1S0lh Ed ave. 10-15-1wk
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

The story depicts husband in female college in search of his wife, when unusual complications arise and fun spurts forth as lavishly and furiously as lava from the crater of disturbed Vesuvius. The cast is made up of the very best selection of metropolitan talent, including that world renowned artist Miss Lucia Moore Both press and public are singing the praise of the Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" now on it's first southern tour.
 "149a"
 Speaking of stuart" the 'Isabella" in the big production of "1492," at O'Brien's s Opera house Friday night, an exchange says:
 ing role of "Isabela," queen of Spain. As a female impersonator Mir. Stuart is him. self alone. Where others left off he began; he perhaps has no equal on the stage to- day. He is an excellent dresser, a graceful impersonator, and as vocalist he is re- prano voice. His high register is as clear as bell. His voice is highly cultivated, is of bell-like tone and faultless intonations. Suffice 1t to say that he is an artist upon whom nature has bestowed all the requis- ites Stuart has assisted nature, and those who have observed his onward and upward progress, have reason to regard his ad- yancement with great deal of satisfac- tion.
The age-herald., 1898-10-18

If your blood is poor and impure you cant do better than take Hoods Sarsapa- ril1a