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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
q. ANNOUNCEMENT.
R. E. HinChey, the Photographer,

DEsrREs inform his patrons that account of his
- studios and other work in St Louis and DeSoto, re-
qurng his entire attention he will rerove from Farming
ton about February %. He takes this opportunity to
thank the many customers he has had in Pennington and
the surrounding country for the liberal patronage extended
to him. and to invite them to visit the Hnchey Studios
1896 Olive Street. St Louis and BIG North Main Street.
De Soto Mo-, when again in need of highclass photo
graphic portraits All who desire place orders with Mr.
Hinchey BEFORE HE DEPARTS, SHOULD SIT FOR THEIR
NEGATIVES WITHOUT DELAY Orders taken too late to be
flushed here will be finished in the St Louis Studio and
the pictures mailed back.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Marriage licenses.

Marriage licenses we're Issued during
the week a. follows:
l2lh, G.. I. Horn Of Pennington
and Miss Mabel ThomasScn Of Fred.
eriCktpwn; married on The 18Th by
Rev. " :. Velyiek.
ltth, }. ~. Bryan and Miss Fannie
Dent Of bismarck
lj,h, Preston T.. Robinson and Miss
May Edwards Of Doc Run; married
on 10th by Judge J S. Gossom.
HiTlh. Samuel Palmer Of Washing.
ton county aud Miss Mary Cour.ll Of
Flat River
18th, Edward Dix and Miss Vickey
Suulhers Of Doc Run; married on the
18th By Judge ! S. Gossom.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
J. D. Drdfanl Found Dead

j y. DcGrant was found dead boz
his stable at Doc Run about 4 O'Clock
Ihursday morning. February 18Th. by
Mrs prGrant. he left the house
early "Wednesday evening, saving chat
be vas gong down town. lie did not
return, but Mrs. D5Gmul wa. not par.
lrularly Attained However, uhon
she went 10 the stable the next morn.
Ing to feed the COW She found him
lyug ia the Stable dead. llr no doubt
had an sll1ck ui heart trouble which
wa, the cause VI hi, death, ~ he was
Often troubled with heart disease. lie
was j3 yeats 81 age aud employed in
the cllcines ~ Doe iIun H. leaves
wife aud several childrIn Doe Run
had few moro pcaccahie ~ generally
liked men than Mr.. DeGmni, and b.,
death Is mourned BY al!--Farminglon
News.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
MMlIn, VI, b,,l phoIogInpher.

hSttiu, you' br'I phOlnEI phet'
llinchoy positively does M "chenr
John" work.
Eli liauulI 'pcul Saturday and Sun
day 10 ST. Louis.
February 2slh is uinchsy'a !asi day
10 Pennington.
Moore s Overall are selling all win
ter goods al cost.
See Iliacbcy's announcement else
where IN this paper.
Now is the time 60 buy winter good.
81 cost at Moore s. OyeraIrs.
Mrs + J. Bean Of Irondalc visited
Mr-. " l. MlLin over SUNDAY
bees NauleJ-IItghcN msikc, price
paid. Apply 10 jacob lIcibcr.
II you want linchey photograph
have sitting before q b, too late.
Lli,s ST. Leah Omcr j., IN ST. Louis
attending The millinery oprutus,
Contractor J " Mccarthy was in
81. Luui, several days the pas, week
For corn, hay, oats and all Kind, Of
seed, 60 10 Mccormick, sprrDt A TO.
Chss Lauphcr Of Frcdctickrown
WAS 10 Farmiupton several days this
week.
MIR. J. c. waron was in Chilli.
CO bc aud Jefferson Cny last week on
business.
Miss Nan Ca.tlcman Of Pu,o.i /, the
guest Of friends and relatives Ia town
luis week.
MIR. Chas. W. Luomis made a bus.
incss trip to Columbia The latter pant
Of last week.
Curranis, seedless Faisins, cilrou,
orange aud lemon peels at Klein Gro
Get CompanI's.
Mrs. f.. j. Mckinney and children
left Tuesday ior FrederiekIown ON
visit TO relatives.
Have dupliea,e pbotogrspb. from
your negatives made by iilnchey be- ,
lure It Is too late.
Rev. C. " Latham Of jackson will
occy,v the p,eshy,arian rnl,l, Supd,,
morning and evening
We are selling q! winter clothing
n, r,,Iuced ,,ices En-, hs,g,ir. on ,n |
MeCormick surut g. Co.
A. 1.,u.. ma, .,,. ..a ,,,,l-..
=, snos,nn a,a ,,.i,,ra A., Ttoi,'.
- IA, Mn, ,,'',
$3.50
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Programme

Washingion's birthday Entertainment
to be given at Carleton College, Fri
day. February 2lH, At $50 p. m,
ior benefit Of the College:
rRArgn.
MusiC-Indlu8 Chorus
Washington The Manly WIN. knight
WnsnIngton-Thg Amerlcan-by John hen.
needy.
Vocal solo-D. y. Eulam
Washington o. The Statesman By George
Miller.
Recitation" Battle Of Bunker nm by
Miss Ella sackmann.
PIANO Soio-Mlss Bzeasie
Grafton. by A. N. stirkney,
Rscita;loH-"The story OF the Little Hatch
et'-by Miss Belle RsGrant.
Q0artet-Misscs Lindrman and Martin and
Mcssrs. Kiilem ana conway.
Grafton. by Henry Guessing
Recitation "Tbs aide Of PAU. Rcv.or''--by
MlSs blanche Moon.
Violin solo-Fieldfng Mccormick
Bccltation--" Jennie McNcal's Ride by
Miss blanche Cole,
Vocal Duet-Miss Martin and Mr.. Conway.
rableau -" Pocahontas Rcsculng Joha
smith"
Piano DuCt-silsses Lindoman ana Krleger.
Tahleau-'' Surrender of CORVALLIS. -
Tabieau-iihcr,y and the Colonies.
Admission to entertainment and re.
ireshmenls, rs cents.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

by her love for tho Master. finding
voice In thoughtinlness for bis servant
and minister. Thank God for such
livesl l remember lhls though I, has
been many years ago, because OF her
earnest, kindly manner. Il was but
natural that such character would
be loving faithful wife aud mother.
llay her Savior comfort her husband
aud children and finally re-ani,e the
entire faulty Ia heaven.
J. A. HUssgLL.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Pennington Times
THURSDAY. FEB 20, 1909
COURTS

Cmcrt, COURT o. FOX. Jadzc-sorond
Mondays T. aay and November.
CouStrfCorEI-F Pint Mondays 20 fchrua D..
~, HAY August ana November.
PRoBArK COuET-seconi Mondays IN jan
uary, April, july ana urtu1et.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Charles Homer W,sioycr, the lille
.year.old son Of Nr. N. II. West.
over, died February 9th, 1909, at the
home Of bis aunt. Mrs. W. Year.
gtn, 10 Pennington Tho ehild's
mother died when he was six weeks
old, and Mrs. Yeargain took him TO
rear Tho iiIIie fellcw had been a
sufferer from spinal trouble for about
four years, =ad Il WAS from The effeeis
Of this disease that be died. The
aunt bad become very much al,sched
to the child, IS much 40 ~ u he had
been her own, and she and the be.
reaved father have the sympathy Of
many friends Ia their sorrow.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Little Gilbert EdN ard Williams. oul,
child Of WIN. and Lillian Williams
died February IS, 1909, aged on'
year aud % days Was buried In tht
Welser graveyard.
"shsd not for him the bitter tear.
Nor give the heart 90 vain regret.
lis but the casket that Hes here,
The gem that iillcd Il svaIkles yet,
ERE sin could harm or SORROW fade.
Death came With friendly care.
The opening bud TO heaven conveyed
And babe &c blossom there
This lovely bud. 50 youna, - fair,
Called hence by early doom.
Just came 60 show how sweet a fuWer
m paradise would Gloom
N }, JAHHETrE.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

The commissioners Of Asylum 80 (
met at the Laclrde Hotel ia st. Loris
last Friday Gov uOgkery was pres
cut Al the meeting % was decided to
call for bid, for the furniture, beds
aud other furnishings OF tine respective
buildings; heating plant sud fixtures
Tor the dining hail, Kitchen and lann.
dry buildings; cooking aud culinary
equipment Tor the kitchen building
aud serving room Of dining hall;
washing equipment for the laundry
building; the construction Of $40 feet
Of brick lunncI connecting tho cot
lagos composing the asylum with the
domestic Buildings, aud for extensive
graniluii sidewalks, curb, aud cutters
about the grounds The estimated
onsl Is 10 be about s35, 600
Archilec, llaheu.chlld exhibited his
preliminary plans for the ward for the
violent insane, the a-ylum barn aud
other buildings WHICH are yet to bc
constructed, and these plans were up.
proved by tie board.
The commissioners have advertised
for bids for furnishing the building,
as set forth above until March 9th
Plans aud specifications arc on file at
the architects Office al HUlla aud at
the asy Ium at Pennington.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Fer Saie-sThe BaEroli Building, on
Colnmbis street, four doors casl Of
Post Office. See Mrs. baFrull.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

See our Queen Quality ladies'
shues--c7sy paiT guarantccd.-Nc-
CormIck, sprott & CO.
Use Chase & Sanborn's Seal and
Special COtfecs Fur sale only by The
Klein Grocer Co.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
The Traveliur Library.

The travelling library will be here
iha latter part Of the week. Mrs. Jen-
nic Heidelberg win be the librarian
and The hours will be from 10 to ii
on Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday
mornings The trustees of the tray-
cling library hare decided to charge a
fee u ten cents for the privilege Of
reading ffiy books for four months.
Those who have cCsiifibuted TO the
present library win no, pay any fur.
Their ie. Tic fees received from this
fund Will help secure another library.
While the library is free, the traaspor.
,alion charges have to be paid each
way The catalogue viii be Published
next week
Don't telephone the libTariin to ak
u certain book is 10. 60 during the
library hours yourself aud see
Don't ask The librarian to keep a
book for you when Il comes iu--that
is not igir 10 the pcrsons who 90 to
see. DO Not 60 for books outside The
library hours
Fur the best meats go 10 Auiscn &
Aibaugh's City Mea, Market
Kraul At H!riu's by the gallon, hall
.ltful and barrel.
Every day is bargain day At Moo Q
& Oycralls.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

atieAffsAitkkfttsifftft!
Have your pictures framed by
g ". JONES lie har large
siecs Of tho finest moaldiag sad
glass 10 be found 10 the city.
The prsees ere Fight.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Bustersak fashions iof March jnsi
received VI Kogsi's.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Don't Wait

TIL the spring rush to have
your rooms paperrd, but sllNni
to it now, so you will 60, be dis
appointed 10 getting the work
done when you want It. G.. ".
JONES has the finest line of wall
papers in town and will do your
work we'll and cheap.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

The IrSings played to good hsuses
herc Monday and Tuesday evenings,
and gave a clean, credf.ahIe entertain.
Eisut Both Mr. aud Mrs. Irving are
at hcme bcfoH the toalligh,s, and do
their best TO please. In which they
succeed, IL Oae may luslgs BY ;he APP
piausc that gree,s them at the close Of
each sketch. II you den't beliave
two people can give 9 good entertain
menl, 60 and heaF them.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Anne Vance was born In St. Fran
co.'s county December 20, 1870. She
was he oldest daughter Of the late
Samuel aud Meiyina Vance AZ the
age Of eighteen years she united With
the NJ 4 Church, South The beau.
tiiul Christian life she led was a con.
stant Joy aud inspiration 10 al who
know her. The inyslidi,m OF her
mother threw on her. early In lie.
heavy burden OF household cares. To
this great responsibility she devoted
the best energies Of her exemplary
life On Saturday, February /, 1901,
she went to her reward after ten days
suffering with pneumonia During
her illHcss she maintained tho calm,
spiritual furtiludc that was so Charac-
lerisIic of her whole lie. She sang n
number Of sacred songs aud. after
speaking joyously Of the glorious pros,
pect Of eternity, she passed away in
the sweet triumph Of boundIess faith
In God. C.. q. y.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Everything Is sweet, fresh and clean
at AniseE & Albaugh's City Meat Mar.
kel. Give them a trial.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
OBITUARY.

Alice l.. Morris was bora Ia St.
Francois county November 20. 1863.
was married to C y. Morris January
Z. 1892 aud died February IS. 1909.
aged 90 years, months ard 10 days
She pfoiessed faith Ia Christ at the
age Of nineteen, uniting with the Little
Vine baptist Church, changing her
membership 10 the Pennington church
about two yesS ago. A, the timc Of
her death she was faithful Chrlsilau.
wife. mother and church member. 10
the death Of Sister Morris the church
has los, one Of rs best members
meek 10 spirit, lovely 10 disposition,
aud true to her hasbsud aud children
The community mourns the loss Of a
loving, patient, helpful friend and
But we realize that our
loss Is her gain, aud bowling subniiss.
lively 10 the will Of our Heavenly
Father, We extend to the bereaved
husband and children our heartfelt
sympathy and prayers.
J. ID. WArsuS, Pastor.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Iuion Suits that were 81, now soc;
Silver Gray uuion suits, we're zoe, NOW
Coo; Misses union suits, we're 2jC,
now zoe. Don fail 10 see these suits
At Moore 4 OveBlrs,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Gent Horn Of this place and Mis-
Mabel lhomasson Of FfedeiIcklnwn
were married on the 18Th at the home
OF the officiating clergyman, Rev. ".
} Nelvick, 10 EIvins
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Mr. J. NJ. Sonar Of Flat River an.
n0unces himself this week as a eand.
date for Sheriff. Mr. Semar ic one Of
the leading merchants II the Flat
River district. lie came 10 THE cnun.
ty ABBOTT twelve years ago and worked
underground !ss scar at Doe Run.
In 1890 he went iBto the tin and hard
ware business at Desloge, and In 1897
engaged In general merchandising 8,
Flat River. lie has been a success
ful business man, Is staunch Demo.
cFst aud enjoys the confidence Of all
who hayo bad dealings with him "a
any way. lie viii make n strong race
az! IL nominated aud elected will
mako the county q Shayitf who will
discharge the duties Of that important
Office with fidelity and lmpaniality.
MFR. NJ. II. Murphy Of BOnue Terrc-
better tpcwn as MosIsy Murphy, an.
nauaces 10 THE TINES ibis week az
candidate for Sheriff Mr.. Murphy
ess born and reared ia st. Francois
county, aud IL grandson OF William
Murphy, who staked off and occupied
the first land settled IN the county Ia
1901. lie IL 3 life. long Democrat;
has been "a earnest patty worker.
Ihougs fever before an asplFsat for
public position; Is q man Of upright
phaTsster aud enjoys The essssm aud
respect Of al whe know him. He has
many irlsnds over The county. "a veil
as at Boune Terfe. who will delight In
giving him their support. Democrats
arc requested " cts his claims favor I
able confederation.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Tho Monday Club will hold lis next
meeting with Mrs c g. Fleming
Misses pc,rI aud Myrs Clarly will CE.
terrain the club Friday afternoon.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

You will find Martin 10 tho People s
Best Photographer Phone III.
Buckwheat aud pancake tiour and
maple syrup at Klein Grocer Cos
Choice liuc Of cvaporaied and dried
fruits nj Klein Grocer Go.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Seed eats, clover and timothy seed,
orchard grass. millst aud all kinds Of
iiold and garden seed can be found at
Mccormick, Sproit & Co.'S.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Fresh fish every Thursday at Au.-
ser & AIbaugh's meat market, oppo.
site the Court House.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

There ere only two eases Of small
pu2 reported this weck--Nr Frank
klcia aud one member ol his family
aud VIC are informed that they ave
both rapidly getting w,ll II was ru.
m0red that Marshal Eichus had email
puy, bat Oh, malliy proved to be ia
grippe.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Mayor Wilson ha- been 20 ST. Louis
the past week looking after Deep Well
Whitney = i, sand there J, un at
tachmcu, oc Mr Whitney mnchiu.
cry At BcIlcyille, H., and Mayor vii
son aud MIR Whilaey are trying tu
make arrangements TO have il released
20 the work ON fatminst5n's water.
s, 5rks can be started.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

For the best meats go 10 Autscn &
Albaugh's City Meat Market.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Talk Il over, get the family together.
bring the childtcn-liIIle, big. old aud
youug-it will 80 ,ou good in days 10
come, II you get photographed before
ll.nchey leaves town.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Read this and place Il where time
came, erase 1t from your memory
aud when yuu have forgotten h., look
lu your albums and ;uu will dud the
photos taken At ll.nchcy's studio to be
as fresh As the day they were taken
:;ya the gallery,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Virgins, The siy.yeat.old daughter
IT Nir and Alfs. s t. Iurlry, died
on lbo 10th inst at Magnolia, tli.s.
The hltlo bsdy was brought here ior
inlermcui, aud the funeral to, \ place
yesterday "wednesday FROM the resi-
denee Of Judge j. :. Clay. Mr, and
Mrs Tuilcy could not come, owing to
the srTious illness Of their other child
They have many relatives aud friends
here, whose sympathy goes out to
them Ia their sufrowful bereavement
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Furniture, etc. for The Asylum.

Every day is bargain day at Moo Q
& Oycrall's.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Kraul At H!riu's by the gallon, hall
.ltrul and barrel.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

The Ladies Aid Society Of the In.
theran Church gave a surprise party
to MIS- A l. RohlGnE, president Of
toe society aud wife Of the pastor, on
the I2ih inst Two handsome chairs
and rug were presented Mrs Nobl.
ting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-31

such noiseless ease that one will
hardly know that there is a fire in
his neighborhood save by the clang-
ing bells of the rushing artillery ap-
paratus.
In point of economy the modern
appliances will, it is claimed, cut the
expense of fire department in big
city to third or more less than they
are at present. It is claimed that the
use of the chemical extinguishing
powder will work vast saving to
property owners in salvage, to say
nothing of the economy in expense
to city. 1t is a fact that the great-
est loss from fire is caused by water.
Such damage will be obviated by the
new methods proposed. It is GER
tain that fewer firemen and horses
will be necessary under the new
regime. Nor will the expense of
maintaining equipment for fire en-
gines and the like-hose wagons and
reels and hose, for instance-be half
SO great, according to the best esti-
mates
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-31

ably in subterranean galleries from
the mainland.
The mineral springs, for which the
island has worldwide reputation, are
remarkable especially in pulmonary
rheumatic and throat affections.
A chemical analysis shows the wa.
tiers to be impregnated with oxygen
and carbonic acid gases, chloride OF
sodium, sulphate of lime, carbonate
of lime, iron, magnesia, chloride OF
calcium, nitrate of lime, slick and ex.
tractic organic mater. Temperature
of water, SO degrees Fahrenheit.
The climate is described as "deli-
cious, the air pure and balmy and, not
withstanding the island being sur
rounded by water, is considered dry.
Inc winds coming from the sea and
passing over the pine forests are gen
tie and invigorating." The year is d.
vided into two seasons. The wet (llu-
viosa) or summer, June until October.
The hottest hours from ten to IL a. n.
About $3.50 p. m. the breeze (la vir-
azon) blowing in from the sea mod
crates the temperature.
The dry season( seca), or winter,
extends from October to June, with
occasional visitations tom November
to February of los nortes. The an
nual rainfall ranges from so to So
inches, or less than on the gulf coast
of the states. The average rainy days
is ten in the month, and the average
humidity foE the year, Is per cent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-31
THE ISLE OF PINES.
It May Become a Possession of the
United States.
1ich in Natural Resources and I'M
excelled in Scenic Beauty-An
Ideal Winter Resort for
Invalids.
Especial Correspondence. ]

Especial Correspondence
n CCORD1NG to President Roose-
n velt's proclamation the new
constitutional government of
Cuba will be inaugurated May 20.
Immediately thereafter the subject
Of treaties with the island govern
ment will be taken up and, among
other things, the determination of
the status of the Isle of Pines. It
will be remembered that this island
was omitted from the constitutional
boundaries of Cuba, fixed by the
army bill of March 2, 1901, the title
to it being left to future adjustment
by treaty. In well-informed circles
it is taken for granted that the Unit
ed States will formally annex the is
land, which is of immense strategic
value, besides being one of the most
beautiful strips of country in the
world.
The division of insular affairs at
Washington has just prepared an in
teresting pamphlet on the island,
from which it appears that it lies in
q deep blight off the southern coast
of western Cuba, about IS miles from
the nearest point of the mainland.
It is IS miles S. S. w. of Batabano,
the Cuban end of the steamer line,
and is in communication with the
United States via Batabano Cos miles
water), and Havana (25 miles rally
to Miami, Fla, 23s miles (total dis
lance, water and raiD; $50 miles to
Tampa, Fla; $40 miles to New Or
leans, La, and 713 miles to Pensa-
cola, Fla.
Owing to the numerous keys which
surround the island on the Caribbean
sea side, it's defense can be accom-
plished at very little expense by
means of mines.
The Isle of Pines is $50 square
miles in area, or very nealy the size
of the state of Rhode Island. 1t has
a population of 3,199.
In it's physical features it is very
picturesque.
In general, the surface is plateau
of 50 to 100 feet above the sea level,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-31

broken by ridges, the most remark.
able submits being the Sierra de la
Canada, 1000 feet; Daguilla, 1900
(from the summit of which may be
had a view of. the entire island) !;
Sierra de los Caballos, 1,o74 feet;
Mount Casas, composed of beautiful
marbles of various colors, and Mount
Cristales of various height, its sides
being covered with green-rock crys-
tails.
The southern part, comprising
about one-third of the entire area,
is an impossible cienaga or salt
bayou and lagoon, interspersed by is
let's and rocky lodges and occupied
by fishermen.
The island has number of rivers of
excellent water, the most important
of which are the Nuevas, five to ten
feet deep, and navigable four or five
miles; the Sierra de Casas, near the
mouth of which is situated Nueva Ger
ona, and accessible by vessels drawing
five feet.
The Isle of Pines is connected with
q labyrinth of reefs and islets, of
which the best known are the Jardines,
so named from verdure-clad islets
strewn like gardens" amid blue wa
tiers, and from which fresh water bub-
bles up from the deep, flowing prob