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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

The shah of Persia lately underwent the
operation of having tooth extracted. Pray
ers tor his safe passage were offered up in ad.
vance in the mosques, and he made his will
and took an atfectionate farewell of all his
wives. He never would do for Philadel-
phia politician who only says three words be-
fore having several teeth removed from his
jaw, and those words are: "You're liar.'-
Boston Post.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

as the game pretty good this season."
asked California tourist of San Francisco
urchin, who, with difficulty supported upon
his shoulder fowling-piece almost as big as
himself. "Bully,". said the boy. "Plenty of
snipe, plover and ducks, SUPPOSED" ''Snipe
-plovers-ducks? Naw," was the con-
temptuous answer. "Plenty of Chinamen!'
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
Description of American House Property.

The American House, owned by Mrs. E..
Barr, is situated in the town of Boerne, Texas,
famous as health resort. The hotel is built
on two lots fronting on the public square, with
the Cibolo river on one side, being about three
acres of land. The hotel is new frame two,
stories, twenty rooms. galleries all aronnd, 70
and down stairs-over 600 feet of promenade.
Two wells of permanent water, one cistern,
splendid garden, fine peach orchard. pear and
ounce trees, fine grape arbors, all in full
bearing. A good rock stable. The house is
well furnished with new furniture. This valu-
able property is for sale. Address ED. LIGHT,
San Antonio, Texas, or A. w, Barr, Boerne,
Texas,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

eyes, this must be the ladies cabin, said a
young lady to her friend as they halted at the
door of the cabin of Fulton ferryboat and
peered inquisitively in. "Why do you think
SOL" doubtingly asked the other. "Oh, be-
because there are so many men in it," was the
answer.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
AUSTIN, TIE.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, April y, 1877.
have used the "Wond erful Eight in a
case of chronic diarhGa. of nine months
standing, and found it to effect permanen
cure. have also known it used successfully
in a case of rheumatism VIM. KIRBY.
For sale by F. Kalteyer & Son. 2-2I-f
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
T'u1,ko- Russian Baths 81.
CORNER COMMERCE AND ALAMO SITS.
A. lillian s 5% Prop'r.

MoNToPToI-As FORD, TEX, April II, 1877.
This is to state that have used your "Won-
derful Eight for pains, sickness of the stom-
ach, cramping of the bowels and headache,
and can truthfully says that it complies with
its recommendations. F. S. MAYFIRLD.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

There are many forms of nervous debility
in men, that yield to the use of Carter's Iron
Pills. Those who are troubled with nervous
weakness, night sweats, &C., should try them.
Wholesale by A. Dreiss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

For cool lemonades, milk punch, ice cold
beer and fancy drinks, call at Henry & Mikes
saloon, opposite the Sunset depot. 5-S-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

The yellowest case of jaundice can be
cured by Carter's Liver Bit ters. They exert a
peculiar influence on the liver and bile, and
remove that unhealthy sale w look from the
skin. Wholesale by A. Dire iss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
The FSi eral Court.

The special term of the United States court
which opens tomorrow is for criminal business
only. There are eighty cases on the docket,
which are for mail robbery, smuggling, offences
against the revenue and for selling government
property.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
City Items.
The Big 8 Show

The colored minstrel club, known as the
"Big s." gave an entertainment at Krisch
hall last night to fair audience. Some parts
of the entertainment were extremely laughable
and seemed much enjoyed BY those present.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
San Pedro Springs,

An open air concert every evening from
o'clock to 10 p. M, at San Pedro Springs
The public cordially invited. s-I2tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
AusTIN TEXAS SeDte mber 81. 1876

AUSTIN. TEXAS, Septe mber Fl, 1876
DR.. J.. S. Methodist I'm afflicted with
''weed' in my breast, and 10y the application
of your "Wonderful Eight was entirely re-
lieved in short time.
MRS. M. E. TRIGG.
For sale by F. KalteYer " Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Those who want wagons painted in deco
rative or fresco style for the coming Volks.
fest will do we'll to call on J G Edwards, q
Soledad street. He can't he excelled in his
style Of work, and is ready to make one OF
two more contracts. S-I7-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
For Sale Very G. heap:

A beautiful assortment of ! ow-quarter sum
m mel shoes, at Martin & Sc p's, corner St
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
LOst-$5 Reward.

Five dollars reward will be paid for return
of roam mare, branded with circle on lief,
hip, to 2IS st. Mary's street. I6-s-4t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
Do Not be Deceived

By slick takers, and beautiful sample books,
but when you want hrst-class printing call
around and see the LIGHT Office. We only
show samples of our own work.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Mexican Hit on the H cad with a Revolver
Yesterday afternoon about dusk Mexican
was knocked on the head with revolver by
some unknown party, on Houston street, near
corner of Milan square. Fortunately Drs.
Stevens & Yates were passing along at the
time. who administered on the case. Dr.
Stevens dressed the wounds, while Yates
prescribed, and from last accounts heard from
the unfortunate man was doing we'll.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

MIR. Fred Locker requests us to say that
the paragraph in contemporary saying that
H. Kaplan accompanies him is inaccurate.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
The Il, Il. A.

This association held its usual meeting last
night at Strives hall under the presidency Of
Mr.. X. E. Bond. No business of importance
was done beyond the nomination of Mr.. J. H..
Copeland for membership, the expulsion Of
Messrs. Kaplan, McLin and Campbell, and
the presentation Of the reports Of the trustees
and the Kaplan investigation committee.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Furnished rooms, with good board, car
be had at reasonable prices (two-story house,
at 348 Soledad street. s-4-tf.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
Wanted.

ANY one with a few dollars unemployed,
who would like to engage in a paying bust
ness, will please call on X. A. Blackshear,
222 King William street. Call; it will pay
YOU. 5-IS-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

f. J. BOwsky, II SOIedad Street,
One door north of Main plaza, has Just COM
peted and fitted up new first class hot and
cold shower baths. Has also floating river
baths. Has three frst-class BARRIERS constantly
in attendance. Polite attention and superior
workmanship guaranteed. Give him a trial.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

"A sober, reliable man and not afraid Of
work, wishes employment Address ii. g.,
this Office. I7-2t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
What Folks Are Saying.

That the city is wretchedly lighted.
That lawyers should not be law-breakers.
That Judge Smith was in the right place yes
terday.
. That straight line is not always thing of
beauty, nor mark of equity.
That persons who put houses in the public
way should remove them when necessary.
That a little attention to the sidewalks in
the outer district is desirable.
That the city should have Commerce street
paved with wood.
That the proposal to build market on the
pIaza is an absurd one.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

A reliable man wishes employment; no
objection to country or Mexico. Address IT.
L.," this Office. S-IS-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

The Arbeiter Verien give dance at their
hall on Alameda street Sunday evening, the
2Ist inst. Members and their guests invited
| to attend. 16-eod-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

-Boarders wanted, 81 miles west of the
city. S. E. Northway, care box 255. 5-Io-IW
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

If you want a nice dish take two table,
spoonsful of Tobn's chill con-carne to four
eggs; beat up we'll together, and make into
omelet. 5-I6-Im
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Blue Flannel suits for ten dollars-color
guaranteed, at PancoaSt h Son. 4-I9
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
SHEEP FOR SALE.

One of the largest stocks of hats to select
from at A. Pancoast & Son. 4-Io
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
Wanted,

A nurse girl and house servant at sSI
North Flores street. 4-s-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

A newspaper exhibition" has been opened
in Dresden-'a competitive setting-forth OF
journalistic history by example" is the descrip-
ton of it given in the appropriate circular. The
intention is to collect copies of every known
newspaper in every cline and in every tongue.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Furnished rooms to rent, 1.-TWO story
house,, 34S Soledad street. 5-I5-4t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

If You Have u Good Thing
Advertise it ! And. when you do so, use the
best medium, Try the LIGHT.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

"A fine walnut cabinet sewing machine is
offered for sale at this Office at 4 discount.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
HE EVEN.
""fsday. May 1S, 'S2.
Meteorological.

Daily Bulletin-Sigr.al Service U. S. Army;
division OF Tes.grams and reports for the
benefit OF crmmerce and agriculture.
Observations recorded at 5:34 A. M. May IS.
"The following observations are taken at
the same moment of time at all the stations
named"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Madame Virginie Donaldson's scholars
hop to-mornw night Friday, May 10Th, at
Arbeiter Verein hall, East Commerce street.
All scholars, ladies, and present class, ladies
and gents, free: old scholars, gents, soc;
strangers. introduced. lgents) 75c; strangers,
introduced, ladies' soc. It
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Have you seen Pancoast & Sons stock OF
clothing? Nothing better in the market.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

"Did you 60 to war?' "No, but was in
camp at Elmira for ten days" ''Have a
heavy fit of sickness" "No." severe you
accidently wounded?" mo" "Contrac,
rheumatism" "No." "My friend" said
the lawyer, as he looked at him in fatherly
way, "some pension agents might be dis.
couraged over your case and refuse to touch
it, but | shall at once forward your papers fol-
a pension on the ground that you were broken
of your usual rest during those ten nights
Call again in 60 days for your back pay. Good
morning, sir-next!'-[ Brooklyn Eagle.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18

Fanstino -, insulting language; fined SIS.
]. Naylor, assault; fined $40.
7. Smith, drunk; fined SIS.
Schryver, leaving team; fined So.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-05-18
Recorders Court.

Hon. M. G. Anderson, Recorder.
Juan Esparza, insulting language; fined SIS.
Simona Al,evero, insulting language; fined
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06
Up in Vermont

Here is one of Fanny Ferns" old
sketches resurrected from paper Of twon.
ty years ago:
'How did ] ever live 50 long without q
great green mountain in front of my win
dow? That's what / said to myself as |
watched the shifting shadows upon it from
nv pro tan. home in Brattleboro. Perhaps
that accounts for my lack OF reverence,
who knows? hug theory that no one
can be born in the. vicinity Of any such
grand challenge Of nature without having
corresponding elevation in his own soul;
and the more am laughed al for it the
more cling TO it. Why! that mountain
is Just like a church to me. II hushes all
my nonsense aud bids me tread with soft
aud reyerent steps toward the Heaven that
lies beyond. Why do rise so early here,
when the day Is 80 long in the country
Do YOU think | would miss the gradual
lifting Of the mist from that monntain2 Or
that first peeping Of the newly awakened
birds? Or the soft rosy tints that edge, one
by one, those gray clonds2 Besides ! do
not fiad the day long 10 the country !
could sit lAzily under that tree all day IN a
trance Of cat-like purring enjoyment Bot
1 III tell you what rouscs me out Of Il; That
group Of city ladies who come sailing past,
inside those enormous hoops freighted vpih
round trimming, aud square trimming, and
pointed trimming, tripping dantily, lest
an atom OF dust should invade the pre-.
cious dry goods. Why, ladies should son
,d.noys travel like turtle, ultA your city
house On oour backs Surely tho.e sweet
scented clover blossoms might suffice
without shocking US with 'patehouli or
any oG those horrid perfumes thai stand n
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06

IHE MISSISSIPPI RlNER-lfS IEVEES AND
IT'S FLOODS. To form proper conception
of the Lower Mississippi and the causes of
its overflow, imagine the mighty stream
flowing from the mouth Of the Ohio River
through vast alluyial PLAIN thirty miles
wide and gr dually extending to width
OF $50 miles at the Gulf of Mexico.
Through the entire length of this plain this
tarbid stream flows III o zig zag and con
stantly shifting channel a distance OF near,
~ thousand miles to where it empties
though it several mouths into the gulf
This plain, containing about 40, 900 square
miles, has been formed in the course Of
ages from material brought down from the
uplands of the Mississippi and its tribu-
tares. Rich in vegetable and organic
matter, finely filtrated, it is consequently
one of the most fertile and productive
regions in the United States, the richest
portions being found in the bottom
land, Immediately contiguous to the river
and its numerous tributaries. Both sides
are lined with plantations which extend
for miles back into the country, all Of
which are more or less under cultivation,
while thriving towns and cities dot its
banks to the Crescent Ciry.
In the summer and when the river is low
It's surface is depressed from twenty to
thirty feet below its banks, but when the
autumhals rains set in followed by the
spring thaws, the channel rapidly fills, and
wherever unchecked oyerflows its banks
right and left, spreading for many miles
over the great wide level plain 70 pro
tect the cultivated lands from this yearly
threatened inundation they are guarded
by artificial embankments thrown up in
front Of each plantation These are called
leyees, and these are hundreds Of miles in
extent, almost lining the entire course Of
the nyer. They vary in height from six to
forty feet in some places and are proper
tionatoly thick through at th' base. As
might be expected the cost silding
and keeping in repair these i'm. nth
structures is very heavy; in some i.
it deyolyes upon the county, in on.
gu the state IN many instances upon the
individual planters, and it is largely TO
the want ot a proper and comprehensive
engineering system capable Of coping ef-
fectually with the yearly threatened dang.
er that disaster follows
A crevasse or break iu the leYee once
made IS rarely closed, and only then under
exceptional circumstances and with great
difficulty. torrent Of water several feet
high pouring through an opening ot
earth walls is no easy Thing 10
check, and, in fact, rarely is checked.
Unless there IS existing or has been erect.
ed "a protecting leyee' IN the rear it only
takes a very few hours for the sea Of waters
to rover the cultivated valley, drowning
the crops. destroying stock and spreading
ruin and desolation broadcast
There aboul 5000 square miles Of coun
try between Memphis aud Vieksburg'
Miss, subject to overflow. aud nearly all
of this eountiy ~ now under water The
population Of this territory is 10000, aud
fully one third, or 10000, are suffering
and will be dependent upon the bounty Of
the government forty days to keep them
from starvation
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06
VOl UME XXI.

Washington, leasips fortune u about
sA0oo.eoo had a daughter married IN thp
family of Arundel. The samo lori NO mas
ried daughter 10 Cecil l.aga baltimore
I The late Col Thomas 4 Seuu. having
married cttly "a lito aud haSo0ea al1eptt
with children, married considerably later
the daughter Of respectable editor IN
Piushurg, who was worry we'll bred, hat
who had, ior a while, Think, earned hrl
living a. an amateur artist
Jay could has plain sensible family.
10 which hc gives an The attention e,au
paiiblc With his vast schemes apd sl,,cu.
laLions lie secn,s 70 have adopted Tie
policy Of bringing his children up simpl,
aud naturally Instead q haunting then
names IN the newspapers a, best mpu par.
y queens, bridesmaids, etc
stephen Girard, the ueh philadelphiab
who was curious compound Of the mlsrl
and the philanthropis, The infdcl aol lls
Quaker married unhappily, and according
TO general tradition was very unkind TO his
wife Yet he left the hest handled estate
ever gwen in this country OF perhaps IN
any other TO charitable need
Senator Gsin, who il still liyius. is said
TO have discovered his wife il Kentucky at
the washiub as he rode mp to the house TO
get his dinner on his way TO Tennessee aud
Mississippi Gwin, after he had rdlca
whole day ON the way toward home, drove
back, introduced himself, aud proposed 10
marry her then and thoro
Commodore Carriage in New York at
traoted great attention lie was quito an
old man, but splendid looking one, aud
meeting at Saratoga young lady Of ST.
Louis, who was considerable younger than
either of the commodore's children ho pro.
posed to her and was accepted. Yet, not.
the disproportion ofagc, the
is in probably as robust health
as his wife to day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06

place 81 good homes, soap aud water. Ia.
dies ayAaui Yop are no, hall a. pleasing
a. that spotted toad hiiching down youder
path, ip his awkward independence. And
nov little two AMI a.half year old toddlcs
Mp to mo on the glass and says. Tell ne
what the trees are Whispering about "
Sle' the Firl Tor ne Do You suppose
those dressed up ladies ever have such =
thought as that9 But Why should grum.
ble2 surcly they have the worst - il com
peeled TO exhibit 50 many yards ol silk and
lace and 50 many flowers and icathas
each day from the rising Of the sun 10 the
going down thereto, and to keep them in,
maeulate during the process. Ladies. you
have my sincere pity, | wish | could pro
vido you oil with comfortable home in
yonder lunatic asylum, but humane re.
gard for the directors OF that institution
prevents II is strange to me that every.
body don't live in Bratteboro There is
not an ugly walk or drive in the whole
town, am exhausted admirine things.
sat on tho coachmans box yesterday and
forbade him, as we drove along, to tell me
OF any more "Broadbrook roads, OF cas-.
cades or waterfalls till was able 10 bear
It, That's the state Of mind IN in and
Vermont is answerahle for it, How love
to poke about and explore a new place. to
pick handfuls Of flowers and throw them
away for something prettieri to sit down
on fence when I'm tired and ask any.
body see milking COW to give me some |
They are such nice people up here. Why |
a good Providence makes some people 10 |
take hold OF things by the right handle,
and others to tip everything they touch |
"bottom upwards, " he only knows am
SO glad to see that the repulsive old coun.
Try church.yard is being done away with
that cid church.yard oyergrown with
lettles and mullen stalks, where the cows
and wherein ever tree ora flow
n humanized the place. Here there is n
on rising ground, command.
ng one of the loyeliest mountain and river
that ever was seen; carefully kept
md ornamented with grass and flowers
md every way a lovely spot "Ou BdbH
'Ow children, NJ VIE" How quick
y even the stranger heart responds TO such
whether those nearest to il
walk in this sweet sunshine or lie peace
ully with Then eyes forever closed TO it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06

and Mabel received her Own. As soon AZ
tea a. hef share u the estate could b,
obtained, the wrctched woman disappear.
ed from the neighborhood, and vas under
stood bad sailed for Australia
Although young aud almost hr,cae'ss
lawyer, was appointed Mabel's guardian,
and so faithfully fulfilled my trust thai
after six years, when she was little more
than eighteen, she gave herself as well as
her estate into my keeping aud as ] write
this after my coy tea, aud as Mabel leans
on the back OF my chair watching tho rap.
ID strokes Of the pen. she declares that !
did not praise myself at all in the grand
act OF justiee did and the courage |
showed at the reyolyer's mouth, TO sustain
her rights
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-04-06

Sculptors who execute busts often hear
droll things said. Here arc two anecdotes
taken from a French newspaper. A sculpt.
! or had produced the likeness OF celebrat
ed parsonage, in whose biography iti.
mentioned that he regarded architecture
as secondary art The son of this per.
sonage visited the artists studio for The
purpose Of examining the bust. when, at
ter considering il with the air ola eonnois.
sour, he said "Could you not express
more clearly his contempt for architect
ure?"
Another lime it was the husband of
beloved deceased wife who came to see her
bust "Pray, study it we'll, sad the AT
ist; 1T is only in the clay, and ! can still
alter it. The wilower looked at it with
the most tender interest 1T is her very
selfl' he exclaimed; cher large nose the
sign Of goodness Then BURSTING iuto
tears, he added ''Sho was good Make
the nose little largerl'
Inc above seems capped ny the person.
al recollection Of a correspondent, who
writes as follows Quite nifty years ago
for it was at the time that the Exhibition
of the Royal Academy was hell IN Somer.
set House 1 was paying a visit 10 the
room devoted to sculpture. There were
but three or four persons in the room aud
the silence was complete, until IL was brok
en- by the exclamation Of a girl of about
fourteen, who was evidently under the care
of a motherly woman Of about fifty years
Of age oh, there's Lord b cried
the young girl how likep pointing to
bust which was in truth an excellent rep
resentation of well known statesman
Like retorted the elder parsonage in a
tone of ineiiable scorn-'likel Why, don't
know his face as well as ] know yours
and isn't his nose always twitching!'