IN AND ABOUT THE CITY. 
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children. It was founded in 1794 by Governor-General Luis de las Casas, 
whose administration was one of the bright spots in the history of Cuba. 
The asylum is managed by the Sisters of Charity, and is one of the most 
beneficent institutions of the city. As an illustration of how things were 
done in the old days, it may be recalled that at one time when the Benefi- 
cencia was in danger of falling into decay for want of funds, the Junta de 
