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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
peerless Club Attempts
to Sign Champ for 20
Round Contest, But
Rantam King Is Not
Vet Ready to Accept
By LOUIS H. JAFFE

.--r, HERMAN, the bantam champion,
Pm add $1,000 to his bank account
,vsr he says the word. All he has
Nn !, box Kid williams twenty rounds
rofsree's decision in Baltimore. for
,,.A the Peerless A. c. will guarantee
,,,,sbolder $4,000, and as soon as Pete
.,.u. the papers, the Kiddo will present
nth a nice, new. crisp $1,000 bill
-. y. hscame known last night in the dress
.oor, Of williams following his tough
-. with Herman at the Olympia, in
~ .,.s The champion retained his crown, al
n.nsb williams really held an advantage
.s.r The scheduled six sessions.
,rt.n Herman was asked about twenty
va match with williams for $1,000, Petey
w. p',lsa and said "Sure, I'm willing" and
~ ~ ..-,Io became wider when some one ex-
ns nn,srosd That's a lot of money, Petey-
nIotels - But" continued the title
nl,sar y 'rny manager is the one to do the
sDsirsss whatever he says goes" Then
". nroposition was put to Jerry" Gar
W. n, pete's adviser, and he said he would
- tbe bout with both hands-'but not
row" IT. -, T.. >,.
o,issns in a few days. where he will appear
Y hout, probably with frankie Burns,
.,y A After this match he will return 10
csiuv-he likes this town-and following
rsl-earned vacation, as Gargano was
-, 10 saw, speaking both for himself and
y, worlds champ, he will be ready to talk
business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

hantams hattled
like a pair Of
gamecocks, and
the h uge but
sweltering audi.
ence grew hotter
and more fren-
zied every min
ute Of the scrap.
From start to An
ish there was
action. and the
spectators file d
out OF the build
ing perfe ctl
satisfied. They
got their moneys
worth.
II was the
closing show Of
the season at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
Titleholder Is in Bad
Shape in Third Round,
But Weathers Storm
and Puts Up Great
Battle Before Finish
By ROBERT W. MAXWELL

HlD WILLIAMS, deposed bantam cham.
1A pion. defeated Pete Herman. the title
holder in six Of the fastest. most strenuous
ana sizzliny rounds staged in our city in
manN daN. For eighteen minutes the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
Scraps About ScrupperS

Seventy-six hundred dollars filtered
through the doors at the Olympia Club
last night, and about 5000 persons wit
messed the bout. Williams guaranteed
Herman $4,000, and the Kid was given 62 "
per cent of the gross receipts, which netted
the former champion 500 more than Petey
received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
PENTATHLON NEW SPORT
FOR THE SWIMMERS IN HONOLULU
Hawaiian Feature May Be Adopted in This Coun-
try by the A. A. U. Officials for Annual
Tank Championships

HONOLULU has introduced an interest.
J. ing novelty I'm water sports-the aqua.
tic pentathlon. II is proving very popular
with both contestants and public, and sew
eral prominent swimmers Of this country
are now advocating giving It a thorough
trial here, changing some Of the events II 1t
seems desirable. then adopting It as an
official all-around test and making It
regular feature Of the annual a. A. U.
championships.
The pentathlon arranged by the Hawaii
ans includes a 50-yard breast-stroke con-
test, free-style sprints at IS and 22O yards,
rescue race and a short swim in full
street costume.
This program. however Ia thought by the
home mermen to need revising in order to
provide a well-balanced all-around test
Rescue Race Valuable
All agree that the rescue race should re-
ceve first consideration, for 1t is the most
valuable event on tho list, but hardly any
see why swimming in clothes should be
brought into the fixture, since even a be-
ginner usually knows enough TO undress
when thrown Unexpectedly into the water
or before going to the aid OF some one in
danger of drowning.
SO they would abandon this event in
favor OF n baclJ-stroke race, and also alter
the distances of the various swms, particu-
larly the free style ones, both because sew
enty-fve yards is not n recognized course
and because they believe the listing of two
sprints is unfair to the distance men and
against the principles Of an all-around test
A suggested pentathon that seems to be
favored by a number of the leading local
competitors calls for 100-yard swims at the
breast and back stroke 100 and 4iO yards
free style and rescue race; another also
favored placing the breast and back stroke
races at the classic A. a. u distances, 200
and 15O yards, respectively, and gives the
same other three events
Many claim that the increased distances
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
Herman Retains Title, But

Herman still holds the worlds bantam
..lgh, belt because a decision wasn't, and
.onlant be rendeed by Referee Frank
cRrsn. Whether O'Brien would have
s,vsn the bout to Williams cannot be stated
- @pop" absolutely refused to make any
Comment on the contest, but a resume of
~ set-to, round by round, shows the for
ssr champion was the victor.
The fracas was one of the fastest ever
,,,nsssed in Philadelphia between little
,.tlovs From bell to bell there was almost
ssn,lnuous punching-and a lot of it-with
onIv occasional clinching, mostly by Her
wsn The first round was even, as was the
AR. williams had the better of the other
nsriods. excepting the fourth, in which Her
nan held the advantage by reason OF twice
taggering the Kiddo.
After Herman opened the bout with left
Aook thereafter most of the leading was
Sone by the former champ. Herman did
nat box a defensive battle by any means,
but he usually waited for Williams to lead
b4fore Petey got off with his punches.
The Kid excelled with a left jab. short
l.ft hook to the body, left uppercut and
rIght cross while Herman's best blows were
A left hook, right cross and his famous
'bootblack" body attack, steady tattoo
with both hands at close quarters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
First Round Was Even

The battlers fought nip and tuck in the
first round, with both scoring hard wal
lops throughout the three minutes. Each
evidently was bent on finishing his sched-
ued eighteen minutes work before that
time; one to prove his absolute right to
the title; the other anxious to retrieve his
hst crown And they fought hard.
Williams got off with a right to the
head, starting the second, and after an ex-
change of punches Herman broke ground.
williams tore after the champion with
left swing to the body and when the ropes
stopped Petey, the KID whanged away with
both hands to Herman's midsection. Later
in the same period Williams again forced
Herman to the ropes where a left to the
head made Pete clinclI. Herman left hook
ed to the head at the bell, but Williams
had the round with plenty to spare.
The third round, which also belonged to
Williams by a wide margin was opened
with rush by the Baltimorean. He was
like an unleashed tiger and fought fero-
eiously Getting into close quarters Williams
pummeled Herman with terrific body blows.
When they were separated by O'Brien the
Kid crossed a hard left to the jaw, and
when Herman came forward again a hard
right this time to the temple, stopped Pete.
Several times during this round Herman
was guilty of holding, and about half a
minute before the bell Pete was rocked
with right handler. A right hand upper
cut inside made Herman hold and after
some sparring the bell sent the glovemen
70 their respective corners to one minute
rest for the fourth frame.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Ill. low DO ! feel? Well. lust like frbtIrr
6ock , aiter victory I won. surely. / did'
ibt ibSt %s mb,cS Sid n New Orleans, when gained
championship. Williams IL inst nnSe tns
{ac' Jus punches can't hurt me, and know
~ None OF his blows tonight affected me
u nnu nne bout gone over ten rounds I am
snre Mhllams would have been counted ont
nes gone back, even more since his houi
t WIN me last January. I'll box Williams
~ tLen.s Iouhas as soon as my MANAGER saws
t, the word And, take II from me, Williams
VIII not 20 much more than ten ronnds
when the time comes. WI iO'""7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

AGGRES0ln ENEoo III "a OF WILLIAMS GIVES HIM VERDICT
OVER HERMAN IN SIZZLING BATTLE At TIJE 0I VnNp1
BALTIMORE OFFERS $4,000 PURSE FOR RETURN ROJTT|
ma Williams and Herman
Each Claims He Won Bout
BY KID M1II1A,,s

twenss rOsu sSsctly how beat Herman foF
AIRY, No NV. IN New Orleans last Jauu-
NJ iee. out LOT eighteen ont Of the twenty
tsst isl, forced the championship con-
bar. @ @om Dell TO bell. and there sheuldn't
n"ns been any doubt who was The winner.
present tpea,.cctw willing TO giye Herman a
ConIon sIOOO: as did with johnny
man a. belongs TO me, I won from Her
donh, ah SLY rounds tenlght. Was there any
in tyrenty md l can win more easily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN
BASEBALL TODAY
AMERICAN LEAGUE


Schedule for Today
AMERICAN LEAGUE
V1.,roIt at PhIladelphia--clear.
ThicaEo at New York, two gamos-ciouuS'
81 TouIs at BostOn-clOudy
Sisveiand at Washington-elear'
NATIONAL LEAGUE
.Lu.dsIphla at CincinnAti-elear.
pHston at ChlcagO-clear;
RSookIyn at st. LOuis-eleai,
SnwS York at PittsburEh-elouaS'
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
,a.Io al ROchester-elear.
Dunnt.Sai AT TOFOntO-clear.
mndtinnre at Richmond, two games-eleer'
nna,sarE at Providence, two games-eioudy
Yesterdays Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE
A.hi.tIes a. Detroit 2.
NsXS York, IL ChleaEQ, 0:
uosfon 2t St Louis, o.
81 Louis, II Boston, t2d Eame).
syVsshin4ton, ~ Cleveland. 8.
sWashlngtOn,1i Clevel'd,1 (2d camel
sEleven Innings. Darkness
NATIONAL LEAGUE
.n,,,,.. 4, Cincinnati, s..
fhiine'' New York, u Pittsburgh, 5.
Other games poetponea-rH'n'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

As the Giants also won. the Reds mscues
were all the conspicuous, The Phiis still
leading by half game margin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Joe Borrell will he down to his best boxing
Weight-l5s pounds-when he encounters Jack
BLACKBURN tomorrow night at the Cambria. Sir
Joseph is anxious TO slip Jack a sleep poultce.
Eddie Mullen and Charley Rear are TO be semi
hnalists. Other bouts are Jack Brady VS.. Charley
Devlin, Tony Raspo Young Jack Hanlon
and Joe Weston VS. Johnny Kelly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Il was Alexander's eleventh victory OF the
season and continuation Of glory on the west
ern trip. The Great hasn't been beaten since
the Phils took the road West He has lost only
three games thus far.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Williams again started action In the
iourth round when he hooked a left to the
Jaw Left and right body blows drove Her.
man TO the ropes, and Pete fell into a clinch.
left jab made Herman cover up, but the
singing slam apparently gave the champion
real hghting inspiration. He left hooked
-Fetes best blow--and hooked his left to
"a ,ne Jaw again, this time staggering Will
ilAms' who rose on his toes and settled back
"a MS heels. The Kid came back with
ugnt to the jaw, followed by a left jab and
ueh right uppercut, when williams again
Iseled, this time from a right handler on
"a ,le chin The end of the round, which was
nermans by far found the lads in a clinch.
both were wary at the bell starting the
Inl.n' and they spared for several seconds
before either led. Then williams got off
WIN light left jab, which Herman fol-
owed up with a hook After Williams
~ labbed TO the nose Herman slipped to
Ie moor but he was up in a jiffy. The
hampton again was forced to cover up
wnen Williams hurled hard wallops at Her
mans head. While the Baltimore boy
paved for the head in the latter part of this
Uund, Herman directed his attack to the
voaN With nothing to choose between 'em,
sne round ended while each was waiting for
an opening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Hal Chase smothered Alexander's delivery for
a total OF three hits, a double and a pair Of
singles. Dode PaHkert, however made II all
even because he also made four bases on
total OF three bingles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
FINAL Round Is Fast

rhey Just about touched gloves after the
Sshs signal for the final three minutes.
tnen @ Williams, as in the other rounds, ex-
ssgpslng the first, was first to score He
aOped stiftiy to the nose, and they came
olese quarters. O'Brien was forced to
~ he boxers apart, as Herman was hold
s ught' while Williams kept whanging
ensy at the body, Fast boxing with an
essonal right cross by each, was the
Tasure Of the last chapter. However
"nnams landed bit the harder, and he
Tsssrved slight shade for the last period.
Sotn' while somewhat fatigued from their
80. pace appeared to be sufficiently strong
NJ 81 along for many more rounds Will
.ssn,, mad slight bruise above his right
kl"ssshoone while Herman's mouth was
Trstssuihs slightly Between the rounds the
seconds worked over him harder than
s.any other of his contests in this city,
sn,.L ps corner was a puddle of water at the
'n, Herman had only two men in his cor
ses ms manager, Gargano, advised Pete,
snS Neo Walsh, trainer rubbed his body
arms At no time was a fan used.
nelson Loses TO Bratton
4. ~ Nelson and Jack Bratton didn't put up
~. neious bout OF their previous meeting
me latter winning. Nelson was hit
H tne second round and he said after
oput' that he didn't know where he
iQt the remainder of the contest.
4. 'kie Clark added another victory 70
k string BY dealing out nifty laclns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

In the llmelight tOday-Kopf, ROush and
shean. Their respective errors, all in one in
ming tho eishth. enabled the Moran men 10
score twice, thus grabbing the game with the
Reds out Of the ire Regan youngster, de-
spite his defeat, outhurled Alex, giving only six
safeties. Eight were Earnered over the National
Leagues best boXman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Benny Leonard lightweight champion OF the
world and baseball umpire is about to break
into the referee limelight. Muggsy Taylor has
gotten the New Workers. consent to visit Phila-
delphia next Tuesday night and referee the
Broadway Clubs wind-up between Eddie O'Keefe
and Al Wagner. the clown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

The Yanks beat the White 6ox in ten innings.
The two teams made a total of thirty-throe hits,
good for forty-one bases, and there were twsntya
six players in the contest,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Babe Ruth pitched the best game OF tho day.
shitting out the Browns, ? to o. with three
hits Davenport and Hamilton gave up only
three hits to the Red Sox.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Larry Strouer, Iron Man OF the Army" Is
assisting Sergeant Hatcher. Of the United States
Marine Corps, in giving boxing exhibitions this
week at Broad and Arch streets. Strouer has
had many bouts since ensting under the wing
of Uncle Sam in 1908.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

The White sox starred in therwasted hit role.
They made eighteen sAfties on Nick Cuilop bes
fore he was taken out in the nlneh from which
thew were able TO put over but FIVE runs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

lack Dlllon's duties as a sailor following his
snIistnent the other day. will be postponed until
after July /. on which date he will box Charley
Weinert in New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Other players who nicked pitching for a trio
berg Peckinpaugh, Zimmerman. Judge and
Wambsganss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Dear sir-How many times was Johnny
Nayo knocked down by George Chaney at
thI National A. c. recentlyg f. C.
MAYO went TO the floor twice, but was up eaot
time without taking a count
Toe Welsh. a brother, Of Louisiana; GRABBED
of honors in the hnal bout Ior me P0Uh' St
al o oornateuT championship at the Gayety last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Dear Slr-A bets Leonard would knock
out Welsh says he doesn't lose because
welsh wasn't counted out. Who wins?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
New Orleans { ot;On,

New Orleans, Jan. 2d.-lhc buying movement ill cotton was carried over into today'S session of the market here, an the first half hours busi- heSs active months advanced 1G to 20 points. Cables were Letter than due and general expectations were for a very favorable weekday statistical, sta emcnt
 Al level of 20 to 21 points up. the market commenced to feel rcalizins sales, and in addition reports of a falin% off in the spot demand stiln ulatea moderate short offerings. To ward noon prices were 70 points down from the highest.
 In tlc early afternoon on a dull tsrc plice5 were depressed ID with H i to points Of yesterdays clos ;. tnt the demand in2reaaed following the posting Of the weekly statistics. which proved to be oeidedly bulisn.
 Cotton elCHed steaoy at an adyanc4 o' to points
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
New York Cotton.

Nctw York, Jan. 2G The cotton market was quiet, but ahowcI renew ed ftrmress early today, and aftar opening eady at a ncc advance Of 12 ta l6 l,iuts sold 70 1N points above E uiaUGs closing. This made new h. gh arogud tor the movement. May scljinE a' l1.39. or $i.28 d bale above the low }cvej of last Monday. Buying Naa Ho' particularly active, but scent ed te hp eGl ura&e3 by rather a more optimistic view Of peace prospects, while selling was restricted by the builish aVclaGe Of over night spot advicos
 Increased realizing was encounter ed on the carly advance to 11I2 for Nay, or about 70 points net higher. and reactions of t6 or 1S points foi lowed. There was no caanGe in tnc general character of tic news, how ever, and after selling off to 11.25 &ar May thc market stcadicI with fFiaes ruling ab0ai $ to points net higher carly in the noon hour.
 Trading was very quiet during the carly afternoon and tHcrc was litt'n further change in prices. May sold eff to 17.22c. or back to within d point ei last nights closing figures under realizing, and then rallied to 17.2@c.
 prrv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
Grain and Provision.

Nhicago, Jan. 26.--Announccmen oi aD empargo on eastboynd shipment over me Pennsylvania railroad we ,t ,oi P1ttsburg put wheat rrices today o, 'iae eoWh grade. Bulls were handi capped also by word that the Cam. 'o'an government had greatly enlarged the official estimate o9 wheat acre age figures. Besides, indications of any decided revival Of export busi- Less appear e7 10 be lacking. Open- Ing prices, which ranged from inc same as yesterdays finish to 20 lower were followed by material setbaclks all around. but then a moderate rean. tion.
 Corn weakened under heavy realiz. Ing sales by holders. The heaviness of wheat seemed to be the chief n1o. tlVe Tor unloading After opening 1 -2 to 3-Sc lower the market continued to sag. ''
 Oats gave way with corn and wheat. Relative firmness at the ont Set quickly disappeared.
 Larger recipts of hogs than expect ed pulled town provisions. Bearish resulted also from the weak. ness of grain.
 Rallies later were not of a lasting sort. The close was steady at 1-206 l 10 1W1 7-S net decline.
 Subsequently, signs pointed to Iib- elal export dealings and there were aovices that half of tile winter croo was without the protection which
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two
 months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
BANK GUARANTY ACT
 MEETS WITH FAVOR,

Little Rock, Jan. 26.-ArkanSaS will probably have a bank guaranty act before the end of the legislative ses- sion. In fact such bill has been agreed to by one faction of bankers. Others want nothing ill the nature of a guaranty bill, while still another, led by I. Nakdimen. Fort Smith bank CT, wants stil more liberal law. The compromise bill, which will re- place al bank guaranty bills now pending in the senate, will be intro duced Monday. It will be known as the Bush. Duty, Garrett and Hester bill for all these senators have bills displaced by the new one.
 The new bill will require the state banks to pay 190th of one per cent, instead of 10th into the guaranty fund, will permit the state banks to lave deposits to the extent of twen- ty times their capital stock and will require that only two thirds of the reserve fund be invested in Arkan sas
 The banks and banking committee of the senate will hold an open meet ing on Tuesday night to which all interested persons are invited, and from all indications, this will be a lather warm session. l. Nakdimen will appear before the committee to insist that the bill provide for state banking board which shall meet once q month to advise with the staic rank commissioner, and also that the re- serve of the banks be investsd in county and state warrants instead of mortgages and other securities. Mir. Nakdimen states that this will i'm mediately put all state and county warrants at par, for it would take them off the market.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
NOTICE TO THE PTBLIC.

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned, representing the Commit tee of Fifteen on Flood Control of the City of Pine Bluff, will apply to the Arkansas legislature or February 26 for the passage of an act creating an improvement district covering all of the property in the dit* of Pine Bluff and some lands adjacent thereto fol the purpose of overcoming the fool ing of the city by backwater from the Arkansas river. and the disposal Of the sewage and storm water of said city.
 ,FLOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN. By J. E. BOYCE, Chairman A. R. COOPER, Secretary. 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
St.-Lnuis I.iYeSt0ck.

'St Louis, Mo, Jan. 26.-IIogs-Re- ccipts, 12000; 5c to 10o lower. Light, $l .2oml1.7o; pigs, $9.25m10.75; mix ed and butchers, $ll.31M11.S5; good heavy, $l1.7oM11.S5; ,ulk. $11.35M $l1.S0.
 Cattle-Reccipts, 1,5oG; steady. Native beef steers, $7,50@11.5O; year. ling steers and heifers, $S.50@11.5C; COWS, So.oOMS.75; stockers and feed- CTS, $3.3oMS.5O; Texas quarantine steers, $o.50MS.00; Southern beef steers, $S,00M9.OO; beef cows anl hoifers. $4.250D75O; prime yearling steers and heifers, $7.5o@9.00; native calves, $6.000 l4.5O.
 Sheep-Receipts, 300; steady to strong. Lambs, $12.75@14.5O; ewes, $6.30W10.25; yearlings. $11.OO@12.25.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
WARNING ORDER. No. 5490

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County. Arkansas.
 Emma Rockamore, plaintiff, vs Robert Rockamore, defendant.
 The defendant, Robert Rockamore, is warned to appear in this dourt within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Emma Rockamore. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 5th day of Janu' ary. A. D. 1917. (SeaD F. M. REEVES. Clerk.
 $. r. VAULX, D. C. 1-6. .2O-27-2-3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-27
In San Juan.

One of the most striking things about San Juan is it's cleanliness. Everything is as spick and span as the most exacting housewife could desire. Even the fruit vendors have little buckets tied under their carts into which they insist discarded skins be thrown. The streets are all neatly cobbled or asphalted. The bright sum- light of the Porto Rican sky bathes everything in rays of glistening white.