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CTJBA’B METROPOLIS. OAT AND NOUN HAVANA’S PIO TUUKSQUK SIQIITI*, IH iMill—i Harbor and Its De f—W TlH> Ottjr’s AwWtooUir*- «ers BMB KreryWhert. x Mm long Imm reck M OD«d the eighth commercial I ttiar Os the world. Morro Cattle, with ita Dahlgren gn> peeping ont through the yellow stones. «>d Ha MU sentinel lighthouse, ■tends guard over the narrow entrance es the harbor; the battery of La Pua- Si on the opposite shore answering to the Mem. It fa a proud and a atroog fort, bat ita defense, declares the QWaago Timee-Herald, is merely a natter of sentiment. With snoh *r- Hiiaint as Havana has, an invading ■ ‘•T-iMf ■ i,* i ■ yjOEk "jp- * l leat oontd be bald oat of the bay. The sastfe ie re-enforced by the long range of cannon and barrack* on the city aid* and the mssssive foitis— of the Oabanos crowning the hill behind the Hanoi. All these are decorated with the red and yellow flag of Spain. So many strong fortifications show how haportant the home government re* gards the plaoe. The harbor of Havana compares favorably with the most famous in the world. Infinitely more picturesque than New York Bey, it is mnoh live lier in maritime interest than that of the Golden Gala. The bay is shaped Ike a human hand outstretched, with the wrist as the entrance. It is popu low with ships from almost every Na tion os earth. The one idea it im presses is that of activity. European and American mail steamers come and go daily. Coasting steamer* aud the boats of the regular line* from Mex ico and the i*lands of the Oarribean seek the bay. and great ferries ply be twaaa the docks of the city aud the Beige chorea. Thera is also a fleet of •ailing boat* yacht* gathered from all aver the world, rowboat* and what net in the seaway. The eity itself is pleasing or irrite* the newcomer according to the I spirit Oat may posse is him at the time of We arrival. But all traveler* agree Mens point—they universally declare it to be one of the noisiest, liveliest, pell-mell, bappy-go -luoky, wide awake, siameeon*, dangerous towns in exist* anon The gnat Humboldt said of it mhm entered it from the bay that it was the gayest and most picturesque sight in all America. It is certainly not American, and yat'there is nothing like it in Europe. St is intensely Gnbaa, and a type of HmH In a general view the town possetsts churches, cathedrals and other structure* that fores themselves into neeminence against the background of lass imposing booses. Chare is noth* ißg in this great extent of public build iagS that strikes one aabeing specially valuable from *a architectural point es view, and even if there ware its beauty would be entirely subordina ted bj a ooloaaal prison near the shore, which was built for the purpose of having a capacity to lodge with ease a mailer of 5000 prisoners at a time. The city ia divided into two parts, sailed the intramural, or old town, which Mss between the hey sad the tits of the ancient walls which have —* r I&%££S^Z ~»s, —• ■i I * PS?® 1> L. TSSSBmsSs* . ~7^w - WWiT*‘ dr-"- > I w' \j_ofiai ■ -ajfiV fk U«v “ •. "‘v* _3g^g^y> c ,2., - ssaaagg-... " .I'.. «*. ' "**** MOKBO OASTLB, SHTBIBCB TO HATAIIA. Mm iatodeoey and have been used for bo upbuilding of the new cttrysud beyond tb» ette of the old mile «od la mote or feed madam in it* arohiteetur*. The Sheets of the old town ere laid ont in ftirly regular order, ead wo nretty wJlpaved. Bat tlkeeo tboroughtiiroe att aerro-r it the extrema, with aide vs!k« lwrcly *Me ennnjh lot one ' > A :. r \ V/T-’ -.'■ • ,/v.*- **.•'./ ' '•■■'■' OENKBU, VIEW OF THE CITY ON HAVANA. pedestrian. The streets of the sew oily, although laid only in maosdam, are wider, airier and fringed on either aide with pretty palm trass, giving the town a garden-like aspect. The architecture of the dwelling* houses is heavy, and this gives them sa appearance of old age which they really do not deserve. The material wed in their building is the porous stone which abounds in tho Island, and which, whan first quarried, is as easily worked into bloeksas wood, but which become* as hard ai granite when exposed to the atmosphere. The facades of the houses are generally covered with stucco, painted la au colon. Blues, yellows sad greens ate used indiscriminately, and the visitor is at ones unpleasantly atruok by the bissars affect, but soon learns to ap preciate the nice manner in which this apparently many end unsystematic laying on of color harmonises with the glowing tropical atmosphere. This coloring of the house fronts is not without a reason, in feet. It has been found to absorb mush of tbs sun's ray* which, without this disadvantage, would* work serious injuries to the eyes. There is no eity ia the world where noise—pure noise, made for ita own ■ako sad nothing else—-reigns m su preme as in Havana. At daybreak all the bells in the city are rang farioasly. Church bells, fire bells, pablie bells and private bells unite with ono ac cord to produce a discord calculated to drive a oivibsed man mad. Add to this the crowing of game cocks, with which the town is overstocked for gambling purposes; the rattle of in numerable cabs and public convey* sacee, the clangor of gongs on street ear lines, electric sad otherwise, and aCßilft MMWni 111 flf P mmi u| s (H s : II Jilia jyj j Mm ilregSMlmftfi&fr ifAl A TJ’ffo MHKg lam/, ‘/p fi >■ 1 ■ ! * OBISPO. THE PDISCII’ATi BP3ISSS3 STBBCT IN HIV ANA. the general roar to which every waking Havenses adds bis mit* and the eity, even in the time of moat slumbrous peso* can well be sappoeed to surpass any other town of 800,000 copulation in the world. The populaoo of fi*van* at least in times of peace—and this acoonnts for ita disquietude in times of war-is es sentially gay. This acoonnts for the number and variety of tha oafe* caches, eating end drinking places, lounging places ead reaorte of seery color too complexion calculated to offer opportunity to idle and bay men. A recent visitor to the island, daeerib tog the habile of the men and their unspeakable indolence, ray* this of the town'* resorts and their habitase: i "The mea luxuriate in the oafs* at spend their evenings in wens plans. IA brief period of the morning only is ' given to hnslsoas, tbs rest of tbo day BraSS WjM' s ‘\ ,V. •‘! v ' " > and night to masting sad lassitude, telftMng and luxurious ease. Evidences of satiety, languor end dullness, the weakened capacity for enjoyment, are sadly conspicuous, the inevitable to qnenoe of indolence and vice. The arts and smsnoes seldom disturb the thoughts of such people. . “Tho pretentions town house is side by side with the humble quarters of the artisan. High Ufa and low life are aver present in strong contrast, and In tha best of humor with eaoh other, affording elements of the piotoreaqu* if not of the beautiful. Neatness must he ignored where sneh human con glomeration exists, and, as we all know, at oertain seasons of tha year, like dear, delightful, dirty Naples, Havana is the hotbed of pestilence. Tbs dryness of the atmosphere trans forms most of the street offal into powder, whish salutes nose, eyes, cere end mouth under the influence of the slightest breese. Though there ace ample bathing facilitiee in and about the oi|y, the people of either sex seem to have a prejudice against their free use.** Havana is abnndaatly supplied with paras, squares sad pnblio plaoe* The squares are ornamented with royal palms, and here and there an orange and banana tree, and now and then an Indian laureL Tha Plasa da Arms* fronting the Governor’s palace, and the Parqne do Isabella are two splen did specimens of Gabon appreciation of the rlobness and fertility of the soil and the rare climate. TheParque do Isabelle is a picture of gay life In the evening, and is one of the beauty spots of Havana. % Tho oases are innumerable and some of them the equal of the beet and most exclusive restaurants in Europe or 1 America. The principal playhouse is the Tsoos Theatre. Other plaoes of amusement are Payret Theatre, the Album Theatre and the Giro* Teatro do Jane. The Casino b a pises of amnaeaant and iostraetion combined, a sort of athenenm, in whioh such art as lives in Havana is fostered sad in whioh state balls occur. The glory ot the new city lies in its splendid streets end the well ordered vegetation that boa been cultivated along their line* The churches are without number and are enthosiaetie ally filled on Bnndays and holiday* On these occasions unnsoal demonstra tions ere indulged in in the way of bell-ringing. No eity in the world, with the pos sible exception of Sen Francisco, is so lavishly supplied with food pro ducts as Havana. The earth and tho sea render np all their bast frpit, and living ia cheap. Tho great Havana market ia where tha visitor opana his eyes. An upper floor ana a lower open on all side* and noder a roof. It covers a good-sized block. All Havana ia hero buying its dinner and other supplies. Thera ia a multitude of booths, containing frails of tho tropic* fish, meats, leather good* jewelry and eorio-t such as only a seaport mart can piok up. The human beings who preside here are representatives of every na tion on tha glob* Tho hotels are bnflt around a court, ao that every room has direct com munication with the open air. A ter race often encircles the upper story (tha eeoond), and on it are shrubberies and plant* and maybe a few parrot* There is a most comfortable place to sit; indeed,the majority ot the citizens of Havana spend their time on their bouMtop* They dry cloths# there, •nxnae the apace for a book yard. At tha hotel* aa at many private bouse* two meals a day or* served breakfest in the late morning, and dinner in the evening. Coffee oaa be had shortly after rising. Wine is freely drank. Gandies serve as illumin ation when yon retire. Almost everybodyin Havana smokes cigarettes. Cigars are very cheap ordinarily. Cigars that oost “two for a quarter” in the United States are bought in Havana (os $5.60 a hundred. SMcarr tv the old ram or hayxsa. - Other tobeaeo is equally cheap, and so man, boys and women smoke. Even in tames of poaoo civilians are scarce in Havana. Soldiers stand at every oorner—they are the polico. The uniform is the same bine as tha marine** but the blouse, trousers and blue cap are trimmed with crimson. A sword and heavy revolver, and some times a rifle, constitute the equip ment. The Spanish Government offi cials around the docks are dressed in ontaway suits of the prevailing bine. A wide-brimmed straw hat, looped up at one side with a cockade,is a familiar headgear. There are many other uniforms— cavalry, artillery, officers’. Yon osn* not walk five steps without meeting one. AH these distinctive raiments are nest, hot look cheap beside the dress of a United States soldier or , marine. The oloth resembles cambric and is porous and cool. However, it fits the wearer well; hois always elean, and his shoes are blacked. The men gre not sswell set np as the Ameri cans. In fact, the men are not as robust sa our odnntrymen. They are sallow and thin. It may be the olimate, and it may be tho exoessive smoking. With all his politeness and kind ness, the Havana citizen looks on the American as legitimate prey. If yon have the misfortune to be of that nationality your fate is sealed. You oanuot hide your identity. Yon walk too fast and yon are too straight. Evan the very children on the street recognise yon. The boatman chargee yon 50 cent* when the ordinary price is only 20. Figures on fruit and all merchandise rise alarmingly when the American approaches. New Picture of Collectors of Washingtonians will be interested to learn that a hitherto unknown engraving of the Father of his Conakry has recently been discov ered. It is not mentioned in W. S. Baker’s “Engraved Portraits of Wash ington,” which is the standard work 'on the subject. Bnt Mr. Baker has recognised it os a valuable addendum to the contemporary portraits of oar first President The engraving in question, accord* , ing to the legend thereon, was “Pubd. 15th July, 1784, by Whit worth A Yate* Birmingham." These English engraven are well known as the publishers of other valuable prints of the seme subject. It shows Wash ington in his early manhood and dif fen considerably from tha more fami liar portraits which limn him at a ms t/Fua .11 { || j i okxesal wunmerov. (A now portrait which has just been dis covered). *««*•** MM !a this eity, who purchased half » dozen impressions belonging to 2 farmer in the West. The Wester n Zn taw? Sliu’J tw “w *■« fS! generation* bnt could give no farther information. Ho I"*, © f *j»e rarity of his property.-—New York Herald. The Archdukes Joshph and Joseph Angnst of Austria have cone to Woo* nehofsn for their snonal Knelpp oars. BUDGET OF FUN. KfUMOBOira 9KKTOHKS VXtoif VARIOUS sou acres. And His Departure—A Dlftereat Feeling—A Theory—Not Hta Fill Title—la Constanti nople, retc., ate. And then they both begun to slag. The key was, I think, B fiat Bb« took tha alio, May tha air, And I—well, I took—my hat. —Town Toptos. nruuxsn. Bingo—“ That doctor mast have found out how much I am worth.’’ Mr* Bingo*—“Why?” “I jost got tha hill.”—Life. wax an dadxp. She—“l think I might love yon more if you were not so extravagant- ’’ He—’lt’s my extravagant nature that makes me love yon so. "—Life. A ntmsßNT rnmnra. MissTimberwheels —“How were yon impressed by Mr. Noodles?” Min Huugerford—**l wasn't M preaaed. I was oppressed. Judge. our or BIMXJXX. Teuriat—“How long will it take me to reach the ferry, me good man?' Polios men—“l ain't no mind reader. Pm a policeman. ’’—Detroit Free Pres* A COUPIiDOKT. Editor—“ Your story ia flat” Author—"las!” Editor—“l wish to oompliment you. Most stories we get are rolled up.”— Pack. MDETO HOT MECMSART. Berth whistle—“Do you ride your oyole to reduce yonr weight?” Dusnap—“No bustling for the money to meet the install mente for it does that”—Puok. A THEORY. "Maria—“ How kin these weather prophets toll about the weather, any way?" Joalah—'*l dnnno; unless mebbe they go by the almanac*”—Puok. ih cossrr AimsoMun. The Sultan—“ Have they ceased to allude to me as the 'Sick Man?’ ” The Grand Vizier— “No, Commander of the Faithtnl; but they are witling to admit that you are not in business for your health.”—Truth. 0 yon H» full tint “Hungry Higgins?’’ said tha kind lady. “Os course that la not yonr real name!” “Nome,” answered Mr. Higgins. “It's wot might be called a empty title."—lndianapolis Journal. BOHKTHIHO BUAXi BOBBED. Ethel—“ And would yon really be willing to die for me, George?" George—“ Darling, I swear it" Ethel—“ But, would you be willing to die of hydrophobia or appendloiti* or something like that, George?”— Truth. EOT AT noux TO HIM. Caller—’“l* yonr father at home?" Little Daughter—“ What is yonr name, please?” Caller—“ Just tell him it is his old friend, Bill” Little Daughter—“ Then 1 gnoea ha ain’t at home. I heard him tell mamma • if any bill came ha wasn’t at home."- Washington Times. SAKCAOHC. Mrs. Aehcm (reading)—“The Chin ese ate a cheerful people. In Ohms, while the dentist polls the tooth an . assistant stands by and drowns tha lamentations of the victim in the noise of a large gong.” Mr. Aebem—“So they have adopted tha painless method of extracting teeth in China, eh!”—Norristown Herald. UXOHXIiX TWISTED. Ha entered the store hurriedly, with tha air of a nun whose mind waa filled by a weighty commission. Thoss whom he passed at the door heard hi® conning under his breath a formula which he seemed to might slip away and be loot. He approved tha counter like one who wishes *t wax* well over. . ,„„ - "J wish to gel,” he said boldly, “soma ribbon for a rad baby. k"»* vqSSSS* 3as now and four «•* 1 and seven easterners gathorea baby’s riba—aome rad ribs ,0 * °“® baby— some—thunder and gun* Where’s ths*way out?” Be departed on • ran. “I wonder,” said tha salesgirl thoughtfully an hour dr ao afterward, “if ho oosld bava meant some red baby ribbon I”—Mew York Pres*
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