The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-08-02

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dashed to pieces BY the surf. which
was running high, as the men
jumped ashore. Nelson's arm ~as
shattered by cannon-ball as he
stepped on the jetty. and he was car
ried back to his ship BY the men.
In glass case on each side of the
altar in the parish church Of the Con
ception may also be seen two flags
which were obtained on that night.
Happily for England's prestige, they
were not taken by the enemy. They
were lost when the boats went down,
and were subsequently washed ashore
and preserved as trophies. There is
story to the effect that when Brit
ish mnn-of-war visited the fort few
years ago, some midshipmen landed,
and going to the museum where the
flags were then exhibited. actually
succeeded In getting them away. Be
fore the ship left the port, however,
the loss was discovered and the rep
resentatives OF the Spanish authori-
ties went on board and explained the
position to the captain. He at once
issued an order that the flags were
to be forthwith restored. This was
done, while the captain expressed
many regrets at the occurrence.
Close to the chapel in which the
flags are kept is another. over which
hangs cross enclosed in glass case
with descriptive tablet beneath re-
cording that: Here lis enclosed the
cross placed by the conqueror of Ten
eriffe. Don Alonso Fernandez de Lugo,
on the altar before which he cele-
brated mass OF the holy sacrament for
i the first time on the shore of Anaza
on the srd OF May. 1884," Anaza is
the ancient name given by t.s arigi-
nal inhabitants Of the island to the
portion of the shore on which Santa
Cruz stands.
Historical interest and beauty Of
situation and climate are sooner or
later bound to pail on the holiday
maker. unless he is able to obtain
that material comfort In his temper
airy habitation which gives him. as
the saving is "A home from home" The
Grand hotel Quisiana Is situated some
four hundred feet above the level Of
the sea, and commands a beautiful
view of the harbor, and of the famous
peak which is to the island almost
what Fuji is to Japan.
Charming as the hotel and its ar
rangements are, there are, however
certain improvements which might be
introduced One OF these is lift
Its absence is due to the fact that this
owner did not want to encourage this
presence OF invalids. who would, 9th
erwise, be tempted to patronize tht
hotel on account of the excellence O.
the cuisine, for he realized tha
healthy people do not care to have
illness brought prominently to theil
notice at all times. So great, how
ever. are the demands for greater
convenience that. I was told before
L left, it is intended to extend th,
n hotel on large scale, and to install
lifts, while bungalows will be erectes
in the grounds for the accommodation
of invalids. who will not therefore mi,
with the ordinary visitors. Anothe
drawback, which Is, however, proc
of the popularity of the house, is tha
the tourists who land at Santa Cru
! for the day and go to Quisisana TO
I luncheon or dinner invariably fin
that there is no room for them. When
however, the hotel is extended, nes
I dining-room is to bO provided 70
these visitors, while large hall-roon
is also to be- added, together wit
, little suites of bedrooms. dressing
rooms, and bath-rooms, the bee
i rooms being built with balconies s
: that it will be possible to sit o
$ them and enjoy the view, which is
4 | rexer-failing source of delight for tn
i harbor is as full of animation as th
y land is full of picturesqueness.-- Me
; ton Prior.