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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21

"She ruined up the railroad track"
No more words were needed. Back
of the garden was the branch railway
from La Paz. The evening train was
nearly due.
Leaving the twins to toddle after as
well as they could in their exhausted
state she ran. Ran? She flew. The
bright invalid shawl was beacon.
Mrs. Brantome sat upon the track,
idly playing with some yellow flowers.
Charlotte knew her patient well.
Mother" she said, 1T is late and
the boys are calling, and you must feed
the chickens"
The mother shook her head. Per-
suasion was no persuader. Then
Charlotte scolded. Alike useless.
Then, as a last resort, she used gen
tie force. A failure. Sit there and
pull those yellow flowers to pieces
that the poor unbalanced woman would
do, nothing else. In Heavens name
what was to be done? Those who
have had experience know the strength
of the insane. The train whistled for
the crossing mile away, and lust
then, some guardian angel guiding
him, James Duncan jumped the fence
a wet handkerchief in his hand.
Blessings upon the medicine which
subdued the bugs! 1t subdued this
poor woman in moment, and he had
lifted her out of danger before the
train rushed past.
Then he explained. He had been
copying the inscription on the Indians
tombstone as the boys went screaming
by. He gathered enough from their
incoherent words to learn what the
matter was. The chloroform idea was
simply an inspiration.
GLOW can l repay you9" asked wet
eyed Charlotte, as the party, boys,
mother. and all, were walking back.
"By making over to me Pierre
Brantome's manuscripts-and his
granddaughter. l can never write
the history without her."
"Well," softly, "in the cause of
science-perhaps.
And this is how it came to pass that
the boys marched up the church aisle
before the robins came again with
Charlotte and the bug-man.-Flord l..
StdnfeZd.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21
Pathetic Incidents at Ischia.

In describing some of the scenes and
incidents attending the excavation of
the dead and living at Ischia, a cor
respondent says: a boy of twelve had
just been found, not hurt, but wander
ing among the ruins, looking for the
spot where his home had been. l asked
him whom he had lost. "They're all
gone he said, "father and mother and
everybody Two young girls who had
been buried for three days, said when
they were dug out: "Ah, you do not
know what it is to be buried in the
dark for ten hours" They had no idea
of the real time which had elapsed.
One of the most touching incidents
which came under my knowledge was
that of father distractedly urging on
the work of the eXcavators on the
spot where he hal lost his little son.
He was calling the child's name in
hoarse and trembling tones, when sud-
denly little voice was heard from
amid the broken masonry: =" | am here.
papa. Don't be afraid; take courage
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21
HSHE DOES NOT KNOW CHICKEN
FROM TURKEY"

Helene is the handsomest girl of her race;
She's an elegant form and an exquisite face,
And she dresses with perfectly consummate
grace.
But she doesn't know chicken from turkey.
She knows many languages living and dead {;
In science and fiction is very well read,
But she cannot cook meat, and she cannot
make bread,
And she doesn't know chicken from tur
key.
She can play "Fantasia or "Nocturne I"
with skill
Can sing up to "Bn-has a wonderful trill;
Can write good story or sonnet, but still
She doesn't know chicken from turkey.
She's been up the Tiber, the Rhine and the
Nile
She's painter in every popular style
Can decorate china, plaque or tile
But she doesn't know chicken from turkey.
She's always self-satisfied, graceful and cool
A critic, both just and correct, as a rule;
And knows every stitch of the Kensington
School,
Butts doesn't know chicken from turkey.
one Gull WOTh u ueSlSl Dy lellSlng OF DuTU,
But she cannot cut out for her children a
skirt,
Or make for her husband well fitting shirt
She doesn't know chicken from turkey.
I'm willing a girl should read Latin and
Creek
Should German and French and Italian speak :
And be Cup" in the latest @sthetical freak.
If she only knows chicken from turkey.
Id Ike her in music and song to take part;
Read poetry, science, and cultivate art,
If husband and children were first in her
heart,
And if she knew chicken from turkey
Knew barley from rice, knew tart from a
pie:
A bill from stew, broil from fry;
And /. she went into the market to buy,
Knew very well chicken from turkey.
For. to make a home happy, all knowledge
must blend;
Art. science and service their benefits lend;
Then, ladies so clever and wise, condescond
To know about chicken and turkey.
Lille E. Barr, in the Continent.
An old saying for poor housewife.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21

An old saying for poor housewife.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21
Well Acquainted.

WHAT ask me if 1 know Bill
Wittleson," exclaimed man, turning
upon a questioner. "Know him, I'm
better acquainted with him than his
father is. Why, l shot piece of his
nose off last week. See that place
That's where he got into me with a
knife. Bill is one of the most sociable
fellows in the world. Know him,
well, should snort. "-Arkansa,c
Trdceler.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-09-21
Continued from last iceek.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

In buying 4 silver watch case great care
should be taken TO secure one that is solid
silver throughout. The cap OF most cheap
silver cases is made of composition known
as albata, which is very poor substitute
for silver, rs it turns black in a short time.
The backs of such cases are made much
thinner than those of an all silver case,
being robbed in order to make the cap
thicker and get in as much as possible of
the cheap metal. Another important point
in silver case is the joints or hinges, which
should be made of gold. Those of most
cheap cases are made of silver which is
not a suitable metal for that purpose. In
4 brief period it warps, bends and spreads
apart, allowing the backs to become loose
upon the case and admitting the dust and
dirt that accumulate in the pocket. The
keystone SilverWatch Cases are only made
with silver caps and gold joints.
ST LOUIS. Mo, Feb l., 1853.
ilour long and varied experience in handling ches,
cannot but acknowledge and give tnony that
the Keystone Solid Silver Watch Cases are the best
made knowledge. Having soldering they re-
main homogeneous, harder and sFer than they would
be were they heated for soldering, and have more
resisting power against pressure than any other
in the market. MERMoD JAcCARp JEwELEN Co.
Send cent stamp keystone Watch Cs,e Factories. Phla
dephia Pa for handsome Illustrated Pam phet showing how
James Boss and Keystone Watch Gases are made.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
BARGAINS OFFERED


Rock house on Alamo street. Ten rooms,
stables and carriage room. Lot 90 by $50 feet.
Vacant lot, 90 by 20 varas, on Presa street.
Enclosed, good plank fence, good well water,
$3.50.
Hard rock house, with 10 rooms, elegant
home, one block from Alamo plaza and post
office.
Five nice cottages on and near Avenue C,
with modern convenences, offered for less
than present cost of building.
Two story commodlous house Of 10 rooms,
large cistern, stables, &C. on four large lots, at
great bargain on San Pedro avenues
Seven room cottage on San Pedro avenue,
$500
Four room cottage ono block from San Pedro
avenue, $3.50.
Nice new cottage, elegantly furnished, Z
rooms, one block from San Pedro avenue,
$500.
Six room cottage on Camden street, $1,000.
Improved farms, dairy farms, ranch proper
ties with liye stock, large bodies of land in
Texas and Mexico.
Six nice cottages In Ward 4, price $1,000 TO
5000 paying 10 to - per cent. rental
New cottage with three desirable lots, one
block from West Commerce street. offered. ut
cost.
Three vacant lots corner of Zavalla and
Leona streets, west and opposite the chapel,
for Sl,2O0.
Ten acres OF land fronting south on street
car line the line beginning at officers quarters
running west across Alamo ditch. Apply to
j. W. BRADLEY,
h-Ibtt 4OH Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
Boarding
At Mrs. V. c. Paschals, go Crockett street.


Rock house OF eight rooms and kitchen out
side, with two large corner lots, on Acequia
street, for $3.50.
New cottage, four rooms, ceilod inside and
in good order, large lot and stable, on Leona
street, for only $500.
New cottage on Dignowity hill with city
water, for Sl6OO, worth S2250.
New cottages on Avenues G and b for sale at
less than cost of building.
New cottage, four rooms, nicely finished, just
back or Sunset depot, and chicken house, $500.
New seven roomed cottage and lot on San
Pedro avenue, $500; will rent for $50.
Rock house and lot on Nillita street, near
centre of city, 5000.
Rock house and lot, three rooms and kitchen,
three blocks from Menger hotel.
Handsome residence, eight rooms, on DiRno-
witty hill, and four large lots, $1,000.
Rock house, with two lots, eight rooms, well
finished, on San Pedro avenue.
for $3.50.
Cottages and cement houses on Avenue at
low figures.
One hundred lots near Sunset depot, on Hack
berry, sherman and Olive streets, $3.50 each,
only part cash.
Twelve lots on San Pedro avenue, cheap.
Houses and property in all parts of the city.
Apply to
W. f. HILTON, 2Os West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
What Is the Present State of the Bexar
County Finances

What Is the Present State of the Bexar
County Finances?
AT the County Commissioners meeting
this morning it was agreed that the Human
road petition should be reheard at the Novem-
Der session, providing that Mr.. J. B. Brown
would undertake not to fence in the road and
to allow Mr.. Human the use of it, Mr.
Brown having agreed to this the order was
recorded
Penelope Haynes, pauper aged "a years,
infrm and unable to work, was granted a
monthly allowance OF SIS.
The petition of Clarissa Taylor, blind, for
an allowance was considered and an order
granted for her admission to the workhouse.
The County Collector reported the receipt
Of $40, 36I to August 8, 1883.
The County Treasurer's quarterly report
was presented, and showed the following
recapitulation;
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

The San Antonio Blues and the Austin Reds
played match game at the Springs yesterday.
The score was Reds as, Blues 10. The Reds
did some good playing and showed that they
had considerable practice, while the Blues
did MOI display any good playing. wicks and
German did better than usual. Wicks made
four runs and three base hits, while German
made three runs and four base hits. Miller,
Horst, Kuechler, Castor and w. Hopkins,
OF the Reds, played very good. Only one
three base hit was made, by Flander, of the
Blues
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Dempsey, German, renting a room from
some parties on Elan street, was badly
bruised up, his face cut in different places,
and his head bandaged up. 1t appears the
woman from whom Dempsey rents has been
sick for some time, and now enciente. He
has been abusing her and using disgusting
language towards the woman for some time,
and yesterday he broke into her room and
swore at her in a shameful way. A friend of
hers hearing Dempsey carrying on, went in
and thrashed him all over the place. The
case Is put of till Monday next.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
PERSONAL.
Items Cleaned in the Hotel Corridors aud
From Various other Sources,

Items Cleaned I'm the Hotel Corridors ant
From Various Other Sources.
Judge Brewster arrived in the city on Satur
day.
Mr.. A. A. Eidra, of New York, is guest
at the Menger
Mr.. c. II. Warehouse, Of Galveston, is in
the city
Major W. N. Monroe arrived at the Menger
this morning.
Judge Hall, Of the land fraud commission,
is in the city.
Judge J. II. Morrison, Of Cincinnati, is So
journing at the Central ,
The genial Dick Lombard, editor Of the
Eagle Pass Maverick, is in the city.
Mr.. Carlos Zuazua, merchant Of Piedras
Negras, is registered at the Menger.
Professor w. Maloney, Of Murpbysvile, is
in the city, guest at the Central.
b. Cotton, prosperous young English set
tier OF this country, is at the Central.
William Veeder and wife, Of this city, are
registered at the Washington hotel, Galveston
d. Campbell, prospector and tourist from
the City Of Mexico, is domcied at the
Central.
Mr.. J. NJ. Basset, Of San Francisco, and
Mr.. II. d. Lamotte, of FL Paso, are at the
Menger.
Mr.. J. Annoy Knox, Of Texas Siftings,
spent yesterday in the city, and left for home
this morning
J. NJ. Brown, large and well known stock
man OF Preside county, has his headquarters
at the Central
Mr. and Mrs. Parker leave to-day for New
York to select fall and winter stock Of mill
merry and fancy goods.
Madame Anna Rosetti- Gerhardt leaves
shortly for San Francisco to join Mr.. Charles
Gerhardt, who awaits her arrival there.
F., NJ. Long and lady, OF Sweet Water,
Texas, are here for the purpose of locating
They are guests at the Central
Mrs. T. w. Howard is visiting friends in
LaGrange. Herhealth is somewhat improved,
and it is hoped that the change will do her
good.
J. b. Billingsby, an old and prominent citi.
zen OF Bastrop, is visiting San Antonio for
the purpose of becoming benedict lie
guest at the Central.
Miss Emile Schaublin, of Las Cruces,
New Mexico, who has been visiting relatives
in this city, has returned home. Her return is
regretted-by one, especially.
Charles DeVere and Mr.. Davis, the cap
tain of the Blues, were arrested on a charge Of
being disorderly at the springs yesterday.
Both were dismissed this morning.
Mrs. Bailine and her daughter, both ac-
complished musicians, from Nashville,
Tennessee, are on their way to this city,
where they intend to make their future home.
At the St. Leonard hotel are J. W. Meme
fee, J. c. Wood, r. II. Jackson, Sedalia, Mis-.
souri,; J. A. Stokes, Palestine; J. T. Edelin,,
r. Douglass, Eagle Pass; +. b. Bronson,
Pecos, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Mr. J. II. Kampmann appeared before the
Recorder this morning on a rye of deiiling
the waters Of the Alamo ditch. Mr.. Kamp-
mann said he had fountain in the yard the
water OF which went into the ditch, also the
water which he used for cleaning his carriages,
but the kitchen water all ran away into cess.
pool, and the latter was the water which was
claimed defled the ditch. The case was dis
missed on a promise being made by Mr..
Kampmann to keep the place clean.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

A man died on Friday, not from cholera,
and some malieiously disposed persons started
the rumor that two men had died from
cholera. The LIGHT heard the rumor in sew
eral places on Saturday morning, but de-
clined to say anything on such wicked hoax,
as persons outside the city are willing to
magnify everything that is prejudicial to San
Antonio. Since, however, the rumor is mani
tested, the LIGHT makes this note to show
that there is no foundation for il.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Att late hour on Saturday night a lady hur.
ried out OF prominent hotel in this city, and
with her bag and baggage. She left the spot
in buggy, accompanied, it is said, by two
gentlemen. We cannot say what she had
been doing, but believe she is a married
woman, and we are informed she did not
leave OF her own free will, but was elected at
moments notice, on being discovered in a
rather delicate position.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Last night a negro broke into house on
Rusk street, where German woman was liy-
ing evidently with felonious attempt. Un-
fortunately for him the woman was awake, and
the neighborhood around soon re. echoed to the
sounds Of shots. The brave woman fred at
the negro. The cOlOred man made lightning
like tracks and has not since been heard Of
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Yesterday the members OF the Alamo gun
club met and shot off the following match:
Twenty-iour balls, at IS yards rise: Vei,h
y, Frederick al, Flood al, Cosette "a,
olsmith 10, Huck IL, Richter I7..Ties at
81, Flood II, Frederick 3. Ties, at II, veith
l. Richer ". Mr.. Cosette thus gained the
highest score of the afternoon, namely, az.
Owing to the base ball match many members
were not there
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Manager Simms, Of the Vaudeville theatre,
is now in New York engaging talent for his
show the coming fall and winter season.
The first company of stars will open about
September II. The hall is to be considera-
bly, renovated and new scenery painted.
Stage Manager Sparrow promises the at,rac.
tons to be frst-class.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Fred. Spencer, a soldier in the Eighth Cav
airy went to Jonas garden on Sunday and at
tempted to get up a row. He got hold Of
stranger from New Orleans trying to 60
through him, but he knew better and told him.
So The police were sent for and Spencer did
not take that good advice and accordingly
was minus SIo after his trial this. morning
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Yesterday bay horse, IS hands high, was
found in field, where he had been staked
out by some person who must have stolen him,
as the owners OF the field did not know the
horse and had never seen it. Ohioer Mar
unez has the horse in charge, and by apply
ing to him the owner can get it. 1t is branded
on the left shoulder and right law.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

About time to think of getting your fall and
winter clothing In readiness for a sudden
change In the weather, which ia liable to occur
AZ any time. You may have some garments
that could be made serviceable for some time
yet by little ronovating. Get them secured
cleaned, dyed aud they will look rs well as new
Caen's French dyeing and securing establish
ment, on Casino street, is the only place that
can be relied upon TO do this work In a very
EuppTlOr manner. NJ.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

bay pony, about three years old, IA hands
Nigh branded on the left shoulder with half
circle above. Is now at Carter & Mula-
ly's stable. Owner can have same by proving
property and paying feed bill. 8-l8-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Revolver shots fred on Soledad street at
noon to-day attracted considerable attention.
1t was only two policemen trying to kill dog
that they supposed to be mad, and they had
to fire four shots to do it. Competent persons
say that the dog was not mad.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Last Saturday afternoon a mule hitched to
milk wagon became frightened and ran away
on Madison street, spilliug the milk and
driver in the street and smashing the wagon
against water hydrant. The driver, young
German, was badly frightened as well as
bruised, though not seriously hurt.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

E. J. Gallagher is at all times one Of the
most genial and pleasant men, but yesterday
he was what the girls call awlully nice. A
very pretty baby colleen had arrived at his
residence and he had every reason to feel
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

A hop was given at the springs Saturday
night, under the management of Mr.. c. Scholz
and Mr.. Barney Eberhardt. The music was
fine, and all the arrangements complete, but
owing to the smallness Of the crowd it can
not be called grand success.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Justice Adam says the LIGHT is right when
it says that he has performed OF marriages
this year. The Express says the LIGHT is
wrong Evidently it is the Express man who
is of his base
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

A citizen residing at 23s villita street, states
that he has read the account of Mr.. Alder
mans motherless babe in tine LIGHT of Satur-
day. II Mr.. Alderman sends the babe to his
place he will receive it without any conditions,
and deliver it to the father whenever he
wants IL
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

On Saturday morning a horseman endeav-
ored to ride between the street car and Mr.. E.
Quirk's body. There was no room for him
to pass and he collided with both. lie was
thrown from his horse in front of the street car
and had narrow escape of being run over.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Is offered in the store house and lot with or
without goods, at No. 3lS south side East Ala
media street. Lot 4SXl75 feet, soft rock house
good well of water, a fine business locality.
Apply TO HAMBLETON & DIGNOwTTY,
S-l-Bt No. 10 Neramendi street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

WahrenberRer Il Beckmann, architects No. 10
Yturri street, until the 2sth instant for the
building of y Hook and Ladder house on
Avenue G.. Plans and specifications TO be seen
at their Office j. H. FRESCH,
S-20-7t Mavpr
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

The Sunset Base Ball club will give their first
mop at Meyers hall Friday night, August "a
Music VIII be furnished by the military band.
tickets 81. S-2O-td
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
Arrived This Morning In /

Small cottage near San Pedro springs In.
quire at Willey's on Evergreen street ~ 81
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

n. James to Albert lillian, lots s, 9, IS
and 10, block II, east side River avenue;
$500.
Jesus V. Ramirez to Antonio ?. Rivas, land
in San Antonio, west side San Pedro creek;
Szs CO
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

-. A fruit store, with three years lease
Terms reasonable. Apply at 43l Austin street
opposite Sunset depot S.2O-it
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

And can be seen at 81 Soedad street. Watches
lewelry and diamonds TO be sold at auction by
Hosack Newton. Everything guaranteed as
closed out. X On ~
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

Mcssrs. Vail & DeVere, No. 313 East Houston
street, telephone No. 20, are Offering their en-
tire stock of wall paper and decorations at
cost, In order to make room for next season
goods. Those who are wise will not let this
chance pass TO decorate their houses ut a small
condition. g--1m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

one car of choice Denver onions. For sale
low to the trade, GuENTHER & ZADICH,
22g Houston street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

For the best of custom made boots and
shoes 20 to the new store of Martin, next door
to Nette's drug store, 237 Commerce street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

NeWsi hooks, stationery and Varieties.
Full supply Of office stationery, printers
supplies, &C., G.. W. BALDWIN x Co.
b1u 261 Commerce street,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

We have some special bargains TO offer in
clothing. New goods Just In.
S-l5tf PANCoAsr & Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

A fine horse, jump seat carriage and harness,
sold for no fault. Address Abbott, this office
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20
Connor a Hawks.
Lightning roda Mt Of canta n foot

Shirts in white and oolored, all kinds Of
underwear suitable for the climate, at
PANCoAsT q Sons.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

AffiNeu ms morning IN Refrigerator Gar,
Potatoes cabbage, apples, krout, at
GuENTHER IADICH's, 22g Houston st
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-20

A good thing TO advertise in: The LIGHT
ANNUAL AND GuIDE. Seeure spaoe enrly. LII