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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-07-16
Sc ALQUILAN

aabitaciones uu harmoso y venti
iado mirador, en- la casa nnmero 20
ts la calla de San Jose, a preclo.
noiicos.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-07-16
Vapores que saldran
PARA NEW-YORK

Relacijn dc los vapores que sal
drain del puerto de san Juan para
ell de NeW-York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
A DARWINIAN THEORY,
Why the Drowning Man Always
 Throws Up His Hands

The usual idea that q drowning man IS stretching out his hands for aid or 'catching at straws'' is not altogether satisfactory. X possible explanation has lately been suggested, and this supposes that the drowning man. losing all his acquired habits and even some of those inherited from more recent parents in his terror goes back to the fnstnctiye movements of his arboreal ancestors, and the movements of the drowning man are those of frighten- cd ape seeking safety by clinging to the nearest tree.
 The movement is certainly instinc. tive for it can only be eliminated by considerable training and voluntary efforts, and yet it is fatal to the ndi- vidual, for the specific gravity of no human body is so nearly that of water that the removal of the arms from the supporting fluid at once sinks the face beneath the surface. In cases of so called "cramps' the victim, often a highly trained swimmer, generally throws up the hands, but these cases are probably due to heart failure, and similar movement takes place OF land when the subject receives fatal heart wound, and it is even common ex- pression of shock or astonishment. The ordinary movements of walking or run- ming would keep mans face above water. but these curious climbing movements of both hands and feet make floating impossible and are re- sponsible for many deaths by drown lng.-Cincnnati Enquirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT.
How the Paving Value of Asphalt
 Was Brought to Notice.


 All forms of btuminous pavemcnts, whether manufactured from natural or artificial asphalt. are in fact artificial stone pavements. The industry started with the use of the natural rock as- phalt from the mines in the Val de Travcrs. Canton Neufchatel, SwitZer- land. The mines were discovered in 1121, but it was 1S49 that it's utility as road covering was first noticed. The rock was then being mined for the purpose of extracting the bitumen con- tained in it for use in medicine and arts. It is limestone found imprcg- hated with bitumen. of which it yields on analysis from to 14 per cent.
 It was observed that pieces of rock which fell from the wagon were crush ed by the weight of wheels, and under the combined influence of the traffic and heat of the sun good road surface was produced \ macadam road of as- pEalt rock was then made which gave very sood results. and finally in 1854 a portion of the Rue Bergere was laid in Paris of compressed asphalt on a concrete foundation. In 1858 still larger sample was laid and from that time it has been laid year by year in Paris From Paris it extended to Lon- don, being laid on Threadneedle street in 1869 and Cheapside in 1870 and in successive years on other streets.-Mu- nicipal Journal and Engineer.
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The DHIEY g. :e :. Pr aphie's D .: = STORY,

baby vas running toward its mother, who now was softly weeping. She clasped the child in her arms, and the sergeant noticed that Dougherty drew his rough sleeve over his eyes and then hurriedly left the room.
 It seemed strange, thought the ser geant. that the mothe-' and father of the child appeared so distant. He was still more bcwildered when the ehild's father lifted his hat and said. Shall l take Muriel to tine carriage?" and the mother answered, half audibly, If you will be SC kind.
 Then they thanked the sergeant for his kindness and passed out into the sunshine.
 At the carriage door the man assisted his wife into the vehicle and then handed tlc baby to her. She nodded her head in silent thanks. He again lifted his hat and was soon lost i'll tae crowd of Passersby.
 
 That night a woman With q heavy, sorrowful heart knelt by one side of her hahy's cradle and wept bitterly.
 For the first time in several weeks ehc had been face to face with the man whom she had loved and married, the man whose child she had cared for SC teudcr,y with true motherly affection and devotion.
 Had she but taken the opportunity to 1,; T | 11cI c1,n h1tf n him to end the wretchedness of the past Eonth. had her lips but obeyed the commands of her heart, could she for once have murdered her pride and eX- tended her hand to him, how different might their future be.
 Such thoughts flew through her mind with aeonizing tormenting quickness, There WAS no world outside her own heavy heart. Her head fell among the down coverletS of the cradle, and she sobhed aloud.
 She did not hear the soft step behind her. She did not know that some one had entered the room until an arm was about her and bescechng voice Was saying:
 "Clairc, Wife. I have returned to beg forgiveness. Please he friends again. cannot exist without ycu. Please. pleasey'
 It WAS sach a silly quarrel. wasn't it, dear':" she said. strN@giin2 closer tc him aud raising her wet eyes to his. And yet we were so stubborn. l'# sure we'll never quarrel again. and even # We Go you won't co away. ".l1 you: .lHl we won't wait a whole month to make up. will we:'
 The tiny creature in the cradle a4ovel. Tie small arms reached oHt and cldtclcd at inc SillseA taHeig@S3 of tbe canopy. Two sapphire t%ar oPeneF and looked at the ataa and We "A 4 whom tEic happiness Of renewed love had come.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
yt.c .si.:s,t f5et.r GaE.

The eight h6ur day is net such q HeE thing. On April ,, 1192 the town If partridgelicit Mass. noW Peru. voted ''to grant II10 for repairing highways ill said town, to be worked out ? thirds ill June next, al IS Cd per Day, and the other third in September it IS per day. Eight hours in day to be Deemed q Days Work
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
bST CHILD.
here did you find the kid, Dougher

bere O1u y0u lllu tlle hiu, DoaS AeH> fidn't. It found me. l guess it's ny was a-shoppin, and it must
 walked out of q store. Anyhow Ter caught sight of it until it trot. hi Into the street and took hold of Ind. waited round with it a long
 hopin' it's nanny would come
 and then l brought 1t here"
 hme me, if it ant the dandiest kster ever clapped eyes on. put
 sergeant as the absi!rd little hand D the silver star on the sergeant's $ems to be well logged out too,
 no ordinary, everday kid, judsin' } clothes"
 i object of this conversation now l up its sho!t little arms and kled Gp it's face. The tiny lips be- b quiyor as no move was made to alned if l dare hold yon' said Ferscant. I'd break you some
 or let you drop, and then e'd you be-
 Pgherty took the bundle of white
 and carried it to the window, E the sapphire eyes looked out and ga merrlly at the passcrsby. The alt sniffed and blew his nose ously. He had suddenly remem-
 that many years ago Dougherty E'ost hls three children in some fful accident.
 l4eihp EA@crs ran along the win. Elass, and the white hooded head Pa at the stream of people that ta ty. But no one noticed, and AeFN was about to plan some E"iiiUSelilent when a well dressed ''osilt sight Of the baby's face 'eh' nervous and excited, ran into ation house.
 PW came this child here:" he de. ee' almost ficrccly. as lie took the creature inte his arms and press.
 ses ch tie dimDled fists "I am lia Is father. Fell ne quickly faiae she here"
 F. '3o 1o0na t ia tie middle of the
 answered tAe sergeant refer. ' 2 !. the reSist"r it Nas at the cor.
 aAd M, ii' tie busiest part of Eopp!ns diS,r.ct."
 @od It's wonder she wasn', |ea ', to deatb Iy tie cars CT traia 'aoer h'A'sas' Eoofs."
 (.p II V%s t hnrr,el opening of the la t4oIse deor, t,ta rustic eff silker \ "." ".!ite faced, trclnblina ',, @pFeared. 1t sight of the l,al '"g Si.e stood as if too bcvildcred %'~iH @ed C speak. Then tn, ei lace asd tHa white hood ant |, '''l SAees began to wigsle an6 F-. "ad ih another moment tho
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
The Equality Line.

All people," remarked the earnest citizen, "are born equal"
 Perhaps" answered the deliberate friend, but they don't stay equal any longer than it takes for their parents to provide them with clothes and play things. s."-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-12
she Agreed With Isin,

ha She Agreed With Him.
 sa"nIfut Ste is l. You must admit that e s'e V IS better than yours. l. sm1es' of course it is.
 s'A'-lm surprised to hear you
 if, on, ,,, there's nothing remarkable ,e ma lhe mere fact that you mar ere 'n' l married you proves it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
FASHION AND FANCY.

Capes are gradually disappearing.
and even the evening wrap is now chief
y made in coat form. Sack shapes are
extremely fashionable. and all soft.
limp fabrics are now tucked. corded or
gathered. Lace is the favorite trim
ming. and entire coats Of lace are
mounted-on satin orientale or on glaze
silk much trimmed with frills and ruch-
ings OF chiffon. All the smartest even
ing wraps are cut a trifle low in the
neck and have loose. open sleeves.
The sequin at last shows obvious
signs OF sinking into temporary o5liv-
ion Considering the matter with the
seriousness betting so solemn and i'm
portant decision. we find no shadow
OF regret in the departure OF the seQuin
gown The mind and tongue are alike
weary Of appiauding its persuaSiOns.
and the eye Graves quietsr and more
subtle effects, for il must be frankly
confessed that the deliberately sequIned
frock al its best and most seductive
had certain asEressiveness Of ASPECT.
1t frequently startled rather than pleas
ed. and a startled taste is not always
Of the first order.
VIII the sable bOlero. with huge lace
collar, ever so our OF fashion, Certain
~ not so long as women have the good
taste in dress that they display at pres
ent. For those for whom sa ble is bur a
dream beaver or mink. If carefully
treated. can be wonderfully effective
Golden otter is one of the most beauti-
full skins il existence. A smart model
destined 10 form a skating gown was
seen recently. The bolero Of golden ct
ter disclosed 2 waistcoat OF brown en-
brOidery and lace. The collar of the
high storm shape. showed a stock and
jabot of lace. The coat fastened at the
waist by a narrow embroidered band Of
brown kid The skirt was Of cloth
with full plaits all round and Of correct
skating length bordered with three
graduated bands OF otter. a iaunty
little brown chapeau adorned with two
huge pale pink pompons completed this
delightful toilet.
Many people are becoming tired Of
coats and skirts in tailor made mate
rials. and some of the smarter Of the
community are travelling in well made
yelling gowns with pretty jackets which
can be worn or not, as occasion re-
quires. and a hat of the same trimmed
with quilts Rainproof cloth is made up
into plain skirts and double breasted
Elton jackets. Happily. women are
learning TO hold their dresses up more
easily, so they do not find il necessary
TO have them severely short for travel
ing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

cured for girls entering service and
those girls induced TO take up that
training in the right spirit, regarding
IL in the light Of a profession. We
should hear less about the dislike so
many women now have OF going into
service. But do not minimize the diff
culties of the position.
In the first place. one must continue
to preach the doctrine that il is absurd
10 regard domestic service as in any
way inferior to other trained work
Such social distinctions as exist will
assert themselves apart from the ques-
ton OF work or occupation. being the
outcome OF birth. nature and intellect.
and the woman who enters domestic
service can and assuredly viii take up
that position TO which she is socially
entitled.
There is no doubt but that the low
regard for this work as a means OF
livelihood has in times past been large
~ responsible for the small number Of
girls willing 10 undertake il.
Mothers who have themselves been In
service naturally and rightly wish to
better" their daughters position. but
foolishiy and without due considera-
tiOn. they allow the girl 10 take up al
most any other kind OF work. more IS
pecially II Il secures her so called inde-
pendence.
One need not enumerate cases Of sis
ters or cousins. the one in service and
the other in a laundry or workroom or
small shop. and the differences made
manifest between their respective DO
sitions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

Every bedroom should be provided
With the essentials for hcalfhful sleep
and fhe daily sponge bath.
As nearly as possible the room shoule
be kept free from anything that would
tend 20 contaminsfe the air
Il should be az large as one could AZ
ford and the windows 80 arranged
that they may be opened az the TOP and
bottom.
II possible. the 6oor should b bare
and the rugs 50 small that they can be
taken outdoors with ease for cIeaaisE
and airing.
Everything about the room should be
washable
The bed should 30 light and htted
with strong cast0rs so that u may o.
readily moved
The springs ought 10 D. firm and
strong. and the mattress - kind thaf
VIII not allow tire heaviest part - the
body % sink and 80 cause the SLEEPER
n lis in 2 crampec position.
Above all dc not ovsrfprnish the bs5-
room
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

A great many blouses are made in old
fashioned so called English" embroid-
cry, the very open patterns FOR choice.
mounted over pale colored taffeta. The
sleeves are usually Of plain lawn. very
finely tucked and OF the bishop tend
ency. gathered into band OF the en-
broidery. A sensible plan. and one
much adopted by ladies who play golf
or tennis is 70 have detachable collar
band Of the embroidery, 10 is SO very
difficult 10 procure a perfect fitting col
lar attached 10 the bodice BLACK vel
vet ribbon run into embroidery Is very
pretty for collars and wristbands. The
embroidery should be about two inches
wide. or two rows may be Joined to-
gether These washing blouses are
charming in conjunction with a blue
serge costume worn with a white straw
Breton hat turned up all round and
trimmed with soft blue and white susah
and white wings resting under the brim
against the hair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

z you are woman who likes to
score the first inning in the adOp-
sion of new fad i'm household
decoration. secure as many Indian
q ba kers as your means VIII per-
nit Happy the woman who has
summered IN the woods of Maine or IN
the wiids of Canada, where the un-
thrifty abor CINE may be dealt with
nj discount Indian baskets of the
best quality may not be purchased at
q BARGAIN counter sale or az bargain
counter prices. Tor they are works of
arf ConHoisseurs ina basketry wax as
enthusiastic over an odd shape or de-
sian or rare coloring as collectors of
ceramics over genuine peachblow
vase The basket fad Is much less eN-
ransive than the china collecting ma
MA and FL u.s. if anything. more inter
estIng.
one young woman who has friends
who 20 abroad into out OF the way
places has O. collection OF baskets of all
nations They decorate her room. and
every one has q history There Is
Iotteutot basket made Of roots and
one from Tasmania constructed of
leaves. There are south American bas-
lafs SO sAuuiy woven that they viii
hold liquids without the leakage of
single drop.
For women interested I'm the history
q their own country and with the
means TO crafty their taste no more
pleasant pastimc can Ice taken up than
The study of Indian baskets a COM
pIerr collection is not only highly inter
es-ine. but valuable from q scientific
and monetary standpoint. A California
woman who has q fine one values il ar
sl2o01 OF course the collection did not
cost her SO much. because many of she
baskets were eifts. and others were
purchased directly from the Indians.
The old Indian basket workers are
dying out. however. thanks 20 the I'm
lueuces of civilization" Only few
aEe6 sluaws may he found in some
tribes capable OF mak.ns the old fash
iouaG baskets The Younger women
Inc have been to eastern schools de-
cline 90 learn. thinking it beneath their
dignity. So ny and by the ART win be
lost 10 the world. and collections viii
Increase in value
The Navajo ceremonial baskets are
already extremely difficult 10 obtain
Their use IS connected with the funeral
ohse4 uies of members OF the tribe. ana
the survivors can scarcely Dee Induced 10
paFt win them. The Arizona Indians
make sort ot plaque basket which is
very ed. and the Ausealaras. a tribe az
Apaches. are particularly happy in has
ket making, using "a KIND of split reed
f0r tie body and contrasting II with
bands OF hrieht colors. Other tribes
have distinctive patterns ana coloriugs.
=
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
SERVANTS WORK IN
MODERN HOUSEKEEPING

The work required Of trained maids
nowadays is much more elaborate than
1t used to be, although many aids TO la
Dor not invented in olden days are now
used.
One cannot but realize that comforts
are much more dwelt on than former
~ and that we think necessary a far
more luxurious style of living.
The house of the young married wo-
man, for instance. is more deliberately
furnished. and there are pictures. chi
ma. flowers and plants to be attended
to and looked after.
The food eaten now is perhaps not
more abundant. but it is most certain
" more varied and more complicated
to prepare. Far more company" TO
use the old fashioned expression, is
kept.
Late dinners are common, and rot
luncheons in addition. with coffee after
both. and afternoon tea served with all
kinds of dainty sandwiches and hot
cakes. Flowers. tastefully arranged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
INDIAN BASKETS B a 5Saa579 ID,


A majority Of the fancy baskets sold
in the stores are made by tne Indians
Of Maine and New York The Abenakes
OF Maine make a particularly handsome
basket of fine grass which grows in
marshes and swamps. When dried and
cured. it is as smooth and glossy as
satin The Indians make the baskets
after their own designs and initiate ma
ture both in pattern and color. Ears Of
corn. the wild flowers of the forest and
familiar fruits are skillfully initiated
Workhaskets made of grass and dyed
in shade of yellow similar TO that of
the covering of the pumpkin and shap-
ca Ike that vegetable are handsome
A big bunch of yellow ribbon knotted
at one side of pumpkin basket en-
hances its beauty. Workbaskets in the
shape Of gypsy kettles are among the
novelties. Baskets initiating in color
lilacs, hydranseas and similar flowers
are used as receptacles for pins. scis-
sors. thimbles and threads. Suspended
from long bands eff ribbon knotted at
each extremity. the baskets are some
times hung beside the dressing case
filled with sachet powder. with no 9TH
er use than to look pretty and supply
a delicate perfume for fastidious noses
Small baskets lined with silk, satin OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
A Plain Gown.

A simple gown by a we'll known tailor
is in pale fawn corkscrew. The coat
is model OF cut. but extremely simple.
guiltless of revers, without a collar.
slightly V shaped back and front. 1t
merely fastens down the front like a
simple habit bodice. The basque. reach
ing TO about four inches below the
waist. is a trihe shorter at the back.
The chic of the coat is in the cut and
the trimming, which is merely a band
OF white cloth passed under narrow
tabs of the cloth and edged with dull
silver braid. The skirt is treated sim
ilarly. and the costume is a complete
success.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

I intended TO be thrown over the doll s
shoulders. while white gauze toque
| decorated with brilliants was to be
donned with the beige coloTed frock-
The third doll was attired in yacht
ing costume of white cloth. consisting
of skirt. coat and jacket. with cape
lined with white satin and secured by
a gold chain.
Each doll was supplied with COM
plete set of underwear of fine linen and
valenciennes lace. Corsets of satin
were part of each outfit, which was
complete. even to jeweled hatpins for
the millinery Each doll and its clothes
is worth enough to keep an ordinary
family in clothing for a year. No doubt
the dressmakers who made the frOcks
consider the money well expended, as
it brought them under the notice OF the
czarina, who buys magnificent court
dresses. but prefers to wear. whenever
she is permitted TO do so by etiquette.
gowns of the simplest and most mex
pensive character.
The French have taken with great
enthusiasm TO the new hat named in
honor of the czarina. 1t is turned up in
front and has in the brim three deep
fittings filled with trimming.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
Che 0dlieha daily Eagle: Sunday gorrino ouember 1907

Xenia. The three mannikins were
dressed by a great establishment in
frocks representing the height of the
mode for a fashionable Frenchwoman.
One doll was gowned in white brocaded
satin trimmed most deliberately for
evening wear The bell shaped skirt
was garlanded with flowers and fes-
TONED with narrow ribbon. The frock
was supplied with panniers carefully
pulled. The bodice was much trimmed
with mechlin lace and flowers The
hat, coquettishly turned up. was paint
ed on the underbrim in delicate shades.
Roses trimmed the crown and were
even painted upon the white kid shoes.
Another Of the dolls wore a costume
of beige mousseline de sole incrusted
with lace. a cloth mantle OF the same
shade lined with white satin and orna-
mented with lace trimmed lapels was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10

dull shade Of ecru or decorated with
Roman bands. which brighten them
enough to render any superdecoration
unnecessary.
Boxes for collars, for cuffs, for hand
kerchiefs, for neckties. for gloves. for
ribbons, for jewels and hamper baskets
for soiled linen are made so artistically
that the straw or willow baskets have
quite displaced the other and heavier
boxes and baskets. Indeed. one who has
observed the daintiness of these cannot
fail to be charmed by their beauty and
lightness.
The cheapest fat baskets. made of
chip. are often stained and trimmed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
OUR PARIS FASHION LETTER
100000 ooo0OOoo Ooooooooo2

mings consisting Of ruchings, narrow
plaits and bands give the greatest sat
isfaction because of their simplicity
Partisan women have found way of
managing the trained skirt on the
street. Hooks are fastened to the pet
ticoat and eyes to the under surface of
the skirt, and when the wearer goes
upon the street the hooks are slipped
into the eyes, so that the skirt is raised
TO barely sweep the ground.
Every device known to the ingenious
Imagination has been adopted this sea
son to give the short coat touch of
novelty. Technically, the garment is
called a bOlero, but it looks ike no
jacket under the sun. The long,
straight front was emphasized by the
adjustment of stitched lines in the
short coat of gray cloth recently worn
by a society leader with plain stitch
cd skirt of the same material. White
cloth outlined a narrow vest just inside
the open, pointed front Of the jacket
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-10
USEFUL LATE AUTUMN OUTDOOR GOWNS.

an inserting of green silk, an applica-
ton of the silk decorating the lower
part of the sleeves and trimming the
lower part of the jacket in deep appli-
qUed lines
A recently made short jacket in gray
cloth trimmed with deep stitched bands
held down by buttons exhibited a novel
feature in the use of a square yoke of
lace set underneath to look like a
blouse. The cloth sleeves ended above
the elbow and were supplemented by
double puffs of white silk muslin.
An ODD arrangement of collars and
pretty and novel sleeves attracted at
tention to a bodice of gray green cloth
worn by a handsome blond on the bou-