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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Daily kennebec Journal.
MAINE POLO GAMES.
LEWISTON. a; GARDINER. 3.
Clean and Scientific Game ard Visitors Score
the Winning Goal.

Gardiner, Me, Dec. H-(SpeciaD.- Gar
diner saw another fast game of polo, this
evening the home team losing to Lewis
ton by the close score of to 3. The game
was very fast from beginning to end and
at times very exciting. Hipson of the
Lewiston team, was very fast and his
drives were very accurate. Janclle in
goal did well. For the home team. Woods
and Legion played a fast game blocked
well and did some great juggling with the
ball In goal. Swords did all he could do
and though he left his goal many times
it was always for the best AS rush,
Dawson did well, having greatly inn
proved. With another fast rusher the
home team would be very strong. Tho
weak point just now is the rush line. The
summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
NOT AT ALL PLEASANT.
The Steamer Garonne's Hard Luck and Sol.
diers' Difficult March.

Seattle. Wash, Dee. 1i.-Letters have
been received announcing the ground
ing Of the transport Garonne on the
coast "a northern Luzon. She struck
twice. being rescued both times by the
Yorktown. The Yorktown used a ,
inch wire cable to pull her off and the
second time the cable caught in the
Garonne's wheel, causing a further de-
lay of L. hours.
The letter also tells about a hard
march of The American troops under
Gen. Hall. The line of march was
over steep mountains for a distance OF
- miles. taking in all six days, ut the
conclusion Of which 165 men wore IN
der medical treatment for several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
TO DIE CHRISTMAS DAY.
Sou!hingon, CT, Boz Sentenced TO Death in
the Philippines.

iouthinGton. Conn, Dec. 14.-NcWS
has reached here in the form of an Of
fetal communication from Gen. Mac
Arthur that Lima Skinner, a former
Southington boy. has been sentenced to
he shot in the Philippines on Christmas
day for sleeping at his post when on
sentry duty. Tho young man is a mem
Der 81 the f3d u. :. Vols. now station
ca near Ta"lrban. Leyte. i. /. His
father, John L. Skinner who is II
years Ola, is nearly hcart-broken by
The news ANA has left for Washington
to plead with President Mckinley for
his sons life. Young skinner has a
wife. who is now employed as = clerk
in a New York dry goods store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
WORST in YEARS.
Reno. New. Reports Snow and 6C-EliIe Gale
With Great Damage.

Reno, New. Dec. 1l.-TelegraDhic and
telephone communication with San Fran
cisco is entirely cut off and a big storm
There has been a heavy fall of snow in
the Sierras and the wind is blowing %
miles an hour.
An immense ice plant at Wicks Station.
a few miles east of TrUckee. mas been
blown down. The storm is the worst
known in years. The amount of damage
done in Reno is not vet known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Charles B. Roger, 900 W. Washington
treet, Morristown, Pa, writes:

my oil d Q 8 t
daughter Malin-
da Roger, IFS cured
Of deafness by
Peruns. w hen
she began to take
Peruna we had to
60 up close to her
and talk very
loud to make her
hear.
"After taking
one-half d ox en-
bottles Of Peruna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

At a recent meeting of Russell Re
lief Corps the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. Zina Miller;
senior vice president, Mrs. Helen
junior vice president, Mrs.
Annie Walker; treasurer, Mrs. Alice
Graffam: chaplain, Mrs. Tilda Buker'
Mrs. Nellie Stafford; guard,
Mrs A Il Stinchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
The Columbia Will Be Seen.

New York, Dec. 14.-Secretary eddie
of the New York Yachct Club an
nounced, this evening, that the old cup
defender Columbia would, during the
trial races against the new defender,
be in charge Of ex-Commodore Z. y.
Morgan. and would be sailed by Chas.
Farr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

The Christmas trade was brisk all
day. yesterday. and during the even
ing. the streets were crowded during
the evening in spite of the cold. There
is now the usual tide of sightseers
and lockers round" but the holiday
trade is starting in very we'll Christ
mas windows are blossoming out every
day now. and the Christmas stocks in
the stores are taking the lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

W. NJ. King and Sylvan PaGanicci
have purchased of T. F. Dearborn of
Oakland. a wood lot Of about 50 acres.
The lot is only about four miles from
the city and is Very heavily wooded
with good fire wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Considerable damage was done
Thursday night to the house onsBou-
tcllc avenue which was once selected
for a city hospital, by the bursting Of
the water pipes and heating apparatus
The house is not occupied at present
the last tenant having just moved out.
y tank in the top froZe up and burst
and also some of the heating pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Restoring Communication.

New York. Dec. 14-At ; O'Clock the
Western Union Telegraph 90. reported
that they were getting one wire
through to san Francisco from Chicago
but that nothing was said as to any
less of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

when soldiers are visiting Manila and
becoming hilarious.
Heavy rains have fallen for several
days. This deters war operations es-
peC.ally on the part of the cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

y Christmas entertainment entitled
Christmas in Other Lands was given
by the scholars Of the Myrtle Street
school in The school building. last even
ing. There was a large number Of the
friends Of the school present ana the
evening was made m ENJOYABLE one BY
the pupils The proceeds Will be devoted
to the purchase Of reference books for
the school lihrarN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Tie directors Of the Dominion Iron
and Steel Co. whose plant is now an
preaching completion at Sydney. c. E.
Eeid meeting at Montreal, Friday,
ana decided to erect a big plate and
ram mill Tie funds necessary will be
provided by the issuing of sc, 00O. 900 of
preferred stock. which has been under
written by strong syndicate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
A COOL DEED.
Mrs. Furbush Summons Grandson by Telephone
Who Frghtens Away Burglar.

There We're some noises about the home
of John Ware on Silver street, early yes
terday morning. that We're not caused by
Jack Frost. A suspicious looking charac-
ter was seen prowling about the premises,
Thursday evening, and it was discovered,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
TIE Car Goes Gu. Doors.

LiVadia, Dec. 14.-Emperor Nicholas,
Tor the first time since his illness be-
gan went into the open air. yesterday,
sitting on a veranda. Subsequently
he received one OF the ministers in au-
dience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

There will he Christmas Science ser
vices each sabbath at p. NJ and
Wednesday at :. a. =. NJ. at q. A. Il.
hall. Dec. l6, subject, rs the Universe.
Including Man Evolved by Atomic
Force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
PORTLAND, 8: BATH. S.
Fastest Game OF the Year and Captured from
League Leaders.

Portland Me, Dec. H.-Portland defeat
ed Bath at polo here, tonight, III the fast
est game played in Portland. this year
The passing and defensive work of Port
land was beyond criticism. The lineup
and summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Cases of drunkenness are conspicu-
Gus by their absence in the municipal
court, these days. The city is not so
dry as it was but still it's not every
one who can get what he wants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

The day express No. 8. from Chicago.
on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chi
cago Railroad, collided with the Leets
dale accommodation, eastbound. near
Edgeworth. Pa, about $50 A. NJ, Fri
day. Both trains were wrecked and
four trainmen were injured but none
OF the passengers were hurt. 4 mistake
in signals caused the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

The Peruvian Legislature has passed
a law granting absolute amnesty to all
persons who may have been concerned
in any political transgression or
offenses, with the right TO fill public
offices. All political prisoners con-
fined at Lima have been set at liberty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Mr. FOrser Nesrina the End.

Putnam. Conn, Dec 14-John Addi-
son Porter. former secretary to Presi-
ueht Mckinley, has been falling rapid
y through the day. and the end is
thought to be near
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. John r. Young, widow of the
late John Young, died at her home on
West Front street, Friday morning.
She had been in poor health for several
wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

G. H. O'Brien, Augusta manager of
the New England Telephone & Tele-
graph Co. was calling on friends in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Colds and sore threats are very pre-
valent about the city at present, a
goodly number of people being con-
fined to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
Standing.
Other Games.

At CIinton-ClintOn. l: Lawrence. O.
At Standardization. 3; Plymouth l.
At New Haven-Ncw Haven, I; Meri-
den. s.
At Waterbury-Watc l.; Hart
ford S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Mrs. Naomi Turner. VINO has been
the guest of her niece Mrs. Lewis Pol
lard of Winslow. returned to her home
in FoXcroft, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
WATERNILLE.

G. W. Waldron of the Auburn Pee
ord. formerly the Auburn Democrat,
was among the city's callers, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Principal and Mrs. +. w. Johnson of
Coburn, will leave, today, for Calais,
where they will spend the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
LEWISTON
GARDINER

Score-Gardiner. 8; Lewiston. 4. Stops
Swords. %: Janelle, "a. Fouls-Conway.
Referee. Connolly. Timer, Purnell. All
tendance, CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

In Holland no landlord has the
power of raising the rent or of evict-
ing Il tenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15
PORTLAND.
BATH

Score-Portand 8; Bath. s. Rushes-
Campbell, >; Whatmough. t; Mercer, ..
IS; Burgess, %. Referee, Lane. Attend
ance, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

CABLE distinguished
commend great national
friends throughout the safe reliable medicine
q
positive for the universal disease catarr and those who
will try medicine will find a
Very respectfully, CeLso Cesar Moreno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

she can hear you in any part Of tho
room. She can hear an ordinary con-
versation."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-15

Mr.. w. M. Holland, of Hartwen, Ga,
proprietor Of the Hartwell Tin Works.
writes Of Peruna as follows:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
Fuera del Ii este.
PuntO final.

Porqne hicimos la buena obra
de Greer que la redaccion de nuestro
estimable colega <La Democracia>
no replicaba artfculos que habfa lei
do anteriormente, supusimos que su
autor serfa ajeno la redaccion; por
clio Sc nos atufa nuestro amable CO.
lega y dice que 81 es insobornable,
cosa que jamas hemos puesto en- to.
la de juicio.
Cuanto a que plumas extraf1as
a la redaccion sean las que traten
los asuntos econ6micos en- nuestro
diario, no es exacto. Cuando esos
asuntos son de ajena labor, ell autor
10 suscribe con su frma 8 con sus
iniciales.
Todo 10 que no lleva firma es
nuestro y aunque no tan peritos y
galanos nj tan cient1fcos y profun-
dos, no falta a nuestro diario un
cuerpo de redacci6n, que piensa
bien 6 NAL; pero que 10 hace con su
cabeza.
Y como ell espacio es corto y no
vamos q entrar en- dimes diretes
con nuestro colega, damos por ter
minado ell incidente, dirigiendo al
compaf1ero ell proverbio americana
ipoco tiempo!, hermano, ipoco item
no,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
EI hanlbre
en- Cuayani||a la,

Son alarmantes las noticias que
nos llegan de la antes RIGA y pros
pera poblaci6n de Guayanilla.
La miseria ha llegado alli a H.
mites insuperables. Jornaleros y
propietarios Sc confunden por ell
hambre, y unos y otros Sc lanzan
despavoridos jurisdicciones extra
nas en- busca del pan
Ell Ayuntamiento hace cuanto
puede por remediar ell NAL; pero es.
to es insufciente: es necesario que
el Gobierno & e] Board de Carload,
acudan pronto prestar auxilios
aquellos infelices, antes que perez
can de inanici6n.
Urge Ell remedio, toda vez que
el hambre es mala consejera, y asf
Sc evita que hombres honrados Sc
conviertan en- verdaderos crimina-
les.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
Ell Ripert
elect leo

A las muchas invenciones es de los
tranv1as electricos, debe S sef1alarse
con especialidad ell Ripert q electrico;
este es, ell carruaje que participa de
las propiedades del tranv1a y del
Ripert a la vez, y que con excelen--
tes resultados ACADIA de estab lecer en-
Berlin la casa constructors Siemens
y Halske.
Tiene la ventaia sobre los tran
Was electricos, el que, merced un
aparato de trolley, puede lnarchar
por las Was de un tranvfa electrico
de conductor aereo, y al mis- mo item
po lleva una TRACTION suficiente pa
ra que ell vehiculo pueda circular
pOr las GALES en- que no hay circu
lacion de tranvfas electricos.
La GAIA del coche va 81 sostenida
por largos resortes puramen tie flexi
bles. Para que ell carruaje pueda
marchar por las Was, lleva n juego
de ruedas en- la parte delantera del
mismo, perfectamente adaptable a
los rails, y que mediante un senci
llo sistema de palancas, puede lie
vantarse bajarse a voluntad desde
la plataforma anterior del vehfcu
| 10.
~ Este sistema de ruedas- gulas va
tambien adaptable las ran l1ras dc
los rails, que 'adn en- las cu urvas y
| con una velocidad de treinta kil6
metros por hora, queda perfecta-
mente garantfdo ell no descarrila
miento del carruaje.
Este sistema de carruajes cree
mos sera de una utilidad preciosa
toda vez que en- las grandes capita
les existen un sin n1mero de GALES
estrechas, donde es de todo puntt
impossible circular los tranvfas elec
tricOs
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
tn OORRI PONI)IyCIA tn PUIIl1 ORlCO.
Dao absoutamente ipareia dc opn6n peensa
San Juan Puerto Rico l7 de Abril de 1900.
Eneed Post Office San Juan B. as matte
June n, l8Yy.
Sobre correoS.

No hace un mes que publicamos
un suelto relative a la poca preyi-
sion que Sc tiene por Ia Direction
del ramo de Correos, en- 10 relative
que es mny facil las extraction de
las cartas que Sc deposita0 en- los
buzones.
Nosctros indicamos 10 conve-
niente de que para evitar un fraude,
cuyas consecuencias nadie puede
preveer, Sc extrajesen cada una 6
dos horas los documentos en- deposi-
to, sobre todo en- aquellos buzones
que por 10 centrico, pueden llenarse
a las pocas horas, como ell que esta
enclavado en- ell exterior de las mis-
mas ofcinas.
Anoche volvimos a nc tar la de-
ficiencia. La GAIA estaba tan reple-
ia, que con algdn trabajo pudimos
colocar nuestra correspond dencia. ST
algdn d1a sucede algo an 6malo en-
tai sentido, no habra que echar la
culpa q nadie: LA CoRRESPoNDEN-
CIA ha sef1alado ell peligro dos We
ces, y hasta ha indicado el modo de
Que no Sc olga, Sr. Jefe del
Board de correos, que no Sc olga
que predicamos en- desierto; porque
es muy grave, no de expon Ter la CO.
spondencia pdblica a los apetitos
de los merodeadores de oficio, que
no faltan en- esta ciudad del borrego
paciente y confado; y es necesario
abrir ell ojo en- estos calamitosos
tiempos, en- que ell que men os CORE,
vuela.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
EI material
agrlcoIa americana,

Sc emplean mucho actualmente,
unOs nuevos arados, cuyas yer.
tederas tienen claraboya. Estas en-
lugar de estar hechas con una Ia
nina entera, estan formadas de pe-
queflas laminas, entire las cuales hay
espacios vaclos, que van siendo mas
grandes desde la reja hasta la extre
midad posterior de la vertedera
Estos arados no son complete
mente nuevos, pues va Sc emple.
aban antes, pero Sc abandonaron no
Sc sabe por que, pues prestan muy
buenOs serviciOS en- las tierras pe.
gajosas, Estos arados llevan ell
nombre de arados esqueletos
Hace amos un agricultor de gran
merito, escribi6 entire otras cosas,
10 siguiente sObre este asunto: Gel
terreno es una arcilla muy adhe
rente, particularmente compacta, y
que medic SEGA y medic mojada, Sc
adhere la vertedera como la liga,
doblando triplicando la resistencia
del arado al tiro. Reemplazando la
vertedera con tres 8 cuatro barras de
hierro, que no permita la adheren-
cia, 20 tiene un trabajo tan bien
hecho con dos caballos, como con
cuatro, porque la superhcie total de
frotamiento, es la tercera & cuarta
parte de la de una vertedera ente-
ra.
Esta idea abandonada durante
mucho tempo, como va dijimos, Sc
ha vuelto a acoger recientemente
por los contructores americanos de
instrumentos agr1colas, quienes la
han modifcado. En- efecto, en- los
antiques arados esqueletos, las ba-
| rras de hero que constituian la yer
fedora, eran rectilfneas, y por con
secuencia, deb1a comprimir la caps
de TERRA Iabrada; al contrario, en- e
nuevo arado de claraboya, las parte:
macizas estan inclinadas seg1n |;
direction de los diferen puntos de |;
capa de terra volteada.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
Ano x. Mum. 1894.
E| 't|'' llgl.t'
En- ell estado
d E N ew-Y York

Ell 20 de Mario de este af1o Ell
Senado de la Asamblea de Albany
Capital del Estado de Nueva York;
aprob6 por solo la precfsa mayor1a
de votos la ley <Lewis>, por la cual
Sc revoca la ley <Horton,, que per
militia ell pugilato on ell Estado. Ma
die esperaba que este .pudiera suce-
der, porque clos grandes intereses,
afectados por la nueva legislation
trabajaban activamente contra ell
proyecto, como trabajaban ahora
los <intereses protegidos, contra ell
libre comercio entire Puerto Rico y
su nuevo due1o,
Sin saberse como, la discussion,
que al principle solo revestfa un in
teres social, Sc fue hacienda arma de
partido, hasta que los dem6cratas
Sc pusieron en- fila compacta en- con-
ira del preyecto de impedir las H.
dias de hombres.
Los Republicanos encontraron
una oportunidad para poner mdsica
a sus deca antados ideales de hu
manidad, civilization y cultura, y
apoyaron ell proyecto, hasta que pa
Sc. ahora solo falta que ell Gober'
nador Roosevelt le ponga ell <eje'
cdtese>, de 10 que parece que no hay
duda, pues Sc dice que 81 mismo fue
el iniciador de la idea. De este re-
sultara que 81 pueblo, que Sc muere
por ell pugilato, Sc inclinara del lado
de los dem6cratas, que le favore'
cen.
Para no echar a pique de un
solo golpe la lucrativa industrial de
los Clubs Atl6ticos, que ell un mo-
mento comenzaron q florecer, la ley
no entrara en- vigencia hasta Ell pri'
nero de Septiembre. Quedan asf
cinco meses de vida para las gale
ras humans, y en- csc liberal per1o'
do, que comprende 10 mejor de la
Primavera y 10 mejor del Verano,,
los puzzles y los expenditures en- ell
ramo tendran opOr tunida sobrada
de hacer su agosto. Como este es
pectaculo no volvera a repetirse en-
ell Estadc acaso por algunos amos y
acaso por algunas generaciones,
contadas seran las personas que no
querran presenciarlo antes de que
pase la historic.
Solo en- la ciudad de Nueva-
York hay seis grandes Clubs At!e.
ticos, organizados es specialmente pa
ra dar funciones de pugilato, estos
son, el Broadway; el Seaside, ell
Hercules, ell Pelfcano, el Greenwood
y el Nacional. Fuera de Nueva-
York, rara es la ciudad del Estad0
que tonga alguna importancia y Ca
rezca del suyo. Y algunas, como
por ejmplo Bdfalo, tienen tres.
Ell termino medic de las entra
das de cada Club en- una noche de
combate es de 1926 900. FL Club de
Coney Island hizo S72 900 enla pc,
lea de Fitzsimmons y Jeffries, y $50.
600 en- la de Jeffries y Sharkey.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17
Lavaaar1s palhGc1s.

Mas de una vez Sc ha ocupado
esta hoja de la necesidad imperiosa
de los lavaderos pdblicos. Antes,
la falta de aqua potable hac1a impo-
sible la realization d Q tan bello pro.
yecto; pero hoy nos brinda el acue-
ducto aqua en- abundancia y no de
bemos permitir que contra la salud
pdblica y la moral Sc conviertan pa
tios y zaguanes en- indecorOsas exhi-
biciones.
En- cualquier patio de vecindad
vereis grandes tinas de turbia aqua,
con mugrientos pingajos en- infusion
permanecen allf horas enteras i'm
pregnando ell aire de miasmas dele.
tereos. Pero no es este solo; gro
seros cordeles atraviesan la azotea
en- todas direcciones y cabalgando
en- ellos Sc orea al sol la ropa aque
LA que dejando gran sedimeuto en-
la tina, no ha ''aflojado'' aun todo ell
sucio y 10 deja escapar ahora en- la
gotta que destila sobre la azotea Y q.
ell declive envia q los algibes Y esa
es el aqua que bebemos despecho
de todos los microbes despecho
de la hygiene.
Y aquel pequeno 1avadero sigue
obstruyendo hasta la noche la puer
ia del dormitorio- cocina de la lavan-
dera, que all1 ha chapuzado a los
chiquillos con el apodo de banjo, y
Sc verifica ell milagro de seguir vi
viendo en- unas condolences mortffe
ras para la vida organica.
5Y Sc ha de permitir que este
estado de cosas eontinde, pudiendo
remediarse POGO costop
La zona del ensanche brinda 81
tios aproposito para la construc
ci6n del lavadero p1blico, que reuna
las condolences que los modernos
adelantos exigen y que la salud pd
blica requiere, Y no muy distante
de esos lavaderos surgira por la exi'
gencia de la economic social, la ba
rriada de los obreros que reuniendc
las condolences de habitabilidad brir
den albergue econ6mico higienice
a nuestras desgraciadas classes 20
pulares.
No es ell capricho de solicita1
una innovation mas ell que guia nues
ira pluma; es INA necesidad general
mente sentida y unanim memente pc
dida.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-04-17

Sabemos que ell estado econ6mi-
co de nuestro Ayuntamiento no lie
permite hacer estos gastos, por ESQ
una de las obras DE utilidad pdblica
que 'incluye en- su proyecto el Sr.
Secretario Civil, es la construction
de un lavadero pdblico por cuenta
del Estado.
Y no Sc objete que en- este Sc
beneficial tan solo la Capital de la
isla, como con mezqninos razona-
mientos Sc ha arguido por algunos.
Nuestra poblaci6n fotante es
tan numerosa, sobre todo en- las cla-
ses desvalidas, que van ser las mas
directamente beneficiadas con ell an
terror proyecto, que bien puede ase
gurarse que los menos son los capi
talef1os, teniendo representation to.
dos los pueblos de la isla. Benefi
ciase, pues, la provincial en- gene
raj