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TRAVELLING BY ELECLRICIrY.

1t is altogether probable that the
problem of cheap motor for railways,
like that Of q cheap light for street.
lamps, is to be solved through the APP
plication- OF electricity. Electricians
say that we are only on the outer verge
of electrical achievements. and, con-
sidering what has been accomplished,
we may as we'll accept their doctrine.
In the direction of applying electric
ity to the purpose of propelling ma
chinery, very little has been done in
America, but various successful expert
ments in Europe leave little room to
doubt the practicability of the electric
motor.
Representatives of leading American
railroads, who have examined the new
electrical motor invented By Mr.. LEO
DAFT, a graduate Of London Universi-
" and electrician of the Daft Electrical
Light Company, whose works are stu
ated near Greenville, on the Newark
and New York Railroad, have expressed
themselves as highly pleased with it.
The inventor claims that he has at last
solved the problem of deyising a substi-
tute for the locomotive which, by reason
of its merit in point Of simplicity Of con-
struction and working, and in the esseL-
tial matter of cost, will practically ena-
bic electricity to be used instead of
steam on the railroads of the country.
The Daft Company operates its motor
on an experimental railroad about one.
eighth of mile in length, laid as an
ordinary steam railroad track is laid.
The conditions of actual working are
secured by a sharp curve in one place
and heavy grade in another. The
electricity, which is generated by a
powerful dynamo of Mr.. Daft's con-
struetion, is carried by the rails and
traverses them in a harmless current.
The motor, which takes up the current
from the rails as it runs along, is small
and simple affair, placed under a plat
form resting on ordinary trucks. By
one lever the motor is started and
stopped, while by another its brake is
put on. A motor weighing four hun
bred and fifty pounds will draw five
| ton car at a considerable speed. One
constructed specially to secure speed
was found able to whisk car contain
ing seven passengers along at rate
that took their breath and sent hats
flying to the rear.
The cost of the motor is small in COM
parisOn with that of q steam engine,
and it can be used upon ordinary rail-
} way tracks, both those upon which the
locomotive and those upon which the
horse is at present furnishing the pro-
polling force. No third rail is needed,
and the loss of electricity from defective
insulation is very slight. Mr.. DAFT
claims that he can make his motors
exhibit on the railroad track seventy
five per cent. of the power Of the steam
engine which runs the dynamo supply
ing the electricity, and that being
granted, he holds further that he can
draw the same loads now drawn by
! locomotives at forty per cent. less cost.
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PERSONALS.

tx SENATOR FERRY is about to sail for
Europe, to be absent one year.
SENATOR BAYARD will deliver the Grafton
at the Yale Law School commencement.
GENERAL Francis A. WALKER thinks that
all the work of the Census Bureau will be
ready for publication by the 1st of next
July.
THADpEUs FAIRBANKS, of st. Johnbury,
VT, one of the principals of the firm that
invented and patented the celebrated Fair
banks scales, is now over ninety years old.
GENERAL MORGAN, who Is we'll known in
Ohio politics, fell down stairs at Mount
Vernon, in that State, few days ago, and
was injured seriously. The least of his
hurts was broken arm.
JUDGE GRESHAM. the NV Postmaster Gen
era, used crutch for several years after the
close of the war, but new he can get along
with cane. A bullet plowed deep fur
row in his leg at the battle of Peach Tree
Greek, before Atlanta.
MR. STEPHENS, the Democratic Mayor
elect Of Cincinnati, never was "a bobbiu-
boy in a factory" but he served his term
as q cabin boy on an Ohio Steamer. He is
wealthy now, owning large glue factory,
in which he made his money.
WN. ?. ALLEN and Horace f. Jones, OF
Caribou, Me-, have bought 10000 acres OF
land in ArooStook county, in that State.
This land will be selected by immigrants
from Sweden, and a new town will be or
ganized that will probably be named STOCK
holm.
Mr.. TuRSEs, one Of the Kentucky Con-
gres,men, declares that Florida is the
most GOd-forsaken spot on earth" One
of his principal objections to the Flower
State is that one "csh get nothing to
drink" In Kentucky Bourbon is as plen-
tiful as blue grass.
RANDALL D. GEoRGE is the most prosper
Gus colored planter in Sluth Carolina He
recently bought the Rensker lands, in Col
Teton county, for $4,000 cash. He offers
to subscribe S., 900 toward the construction
of branch railroad through the section in
which he lives.
Gov. BCrLEG at a recent hearing before
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GLADSrONE'S POWER OF ENDUR
ANCE.

\ writer who processes an intimate
acquaintance with the great English
premier, Mr.. Gladstone, has given
very interesting sketch of his daily
habits of life and methods of work,
which satisfactorily explain the great
powers of work and endurance with
which this man is astonishing the
world.
He states that Mr.. Gladstone's
ability for doing so much more than
ordinary men is partly due to his ex-
eeedingly methOdieal habits, and also
to the physical gift he possesses of being
able to sleep under any and all circum'
stances. This advantage is one which
he shares with very few people, for
probably not one man in hundred
thousand is able to will himself to sleep
at any time that he chooses. This gift
was possessed by Napoleon l. and by
NJ. Theirs, and is also personal pos
session which Gov. Butler can lay claim
TO. Although it is undoubtedly an ele-
ment OF mental strength, it may be
doubted whether it is in all eases ass &C.
lated with marked mental ability.
Certainly it is found much more CON-
monty in the lower types Of the animal
kingdom than among human beings,
and may often indicate an absence,
rather than a redundancy, of thought.
BE the occasion for it what it may, it is
a possession of inestimstable advantage
to man in public life.
At any time during a dreary debate,
or in riding from his house to West
minister, the English premier can close
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

The New York AdrOcGts says that
the Rev. DR.. f. 5. De Haas, who has
gust completed pastoral term of two
years and q half in Central church,
Brooklyn, is about to retire from the
active duties of the pastOrate to the Old
Avondale homestead, on the banks of
the Ohio, near Martins Ferry, where
his venerable mother has resided for
many years. The members of Central
church make gratifying expression of
their affectiOnate esteem for pastor,
under whose guidance they have
reached a higher state of spiritual and
financial prosperity, and greater nu-
merical strength, than they have ever
before enjoyed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

his eyes and catch the sleep and rest
needed to enable him to sit through an
sll-niaht session, and yet be on hand
early the following day to receive depu-
tatlons or attend to executive business.
Even with this advantage, Mr.. Glad
stone has found the burden of public
life an enormous tax upon his vital
energies. Without it, one may be sure
that he would long ago have retired
from Office, completely broken down
in health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

NJ. De LESSEPS not only has an en-
ergetic way of pushing things, but he
is distinguished for the most serene
confidence in his ability to accomplish
whatever he may undertake, and to do
il in the time and in the manner pro-
posed. Despite all the obstacles and
diseouragemepts encountered down on
the Isthmus Of Panama, the enterpriS-
ing Frenchman is full of enthusiasm
over his canal scheme, and insists that
the big ditch will be completed in 1888
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

THE West Virginia member Of the
late Tariff Commission is out OF favor
with the New York Herald for advocat-
ing tariff on paintings Of the lower
grade which he denOminates "Da:ch
Iaphs ~
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DIED.

HoLMES-Saturday morning. April 1883,
at $40 O'Clock, Margaret, wife OF Robert
Holmes, in the Goth year OF her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her husband,
No. I4O Seventeenth St.. on Monday afternoon
ut o'clock. Friends OF the family are In.
vited TO attend. Interment at Peninsula
cemetery.
TURNER-ssturday morning, April !. 1888,
Lille Isabelle, youngest daughter OF Eliza
beth and the late Alexander Turner, In the
nth year Of her age.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence Of her mother, 81 South Front street,
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment
private,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

THE JOSEPH SMITH MormOns, now
in session in Ohio, theoretically de-
nounee the BRIGHAM You've Nor
mons, now In session at Utah.
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EDUCATIONAL.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS sEPrEM.
i Der 8, 1872 Ten Separate Schools, In.
Guiding School Of History and School Of Eng
Dish. Full courses In Law and Medicine, ex.
facilities for study Of Physical sciences and
Agriculture; completely equipped Chemical
Laboratory. Thorough courses in Ancient and
Modern Languages and Literature. Text books
at cost Necessary expenses not over ol71
For catalogues and other information id.
dress WI WILSON,
President
egoe Norgantown. w. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

IT is a question whether England or
Russia are most excited at present over
the dynamite peril.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09

ALL the Cars preparations for the
coronation are complete except order
ing the undertaken.
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MONDAY, APRIL 8. 1858.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBS RS

The date priRted oH'the wrapper o.
sochpGper denotes he time i0hea the ssIo-
scTfptiOn e1yltres.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
LIGHT SPARKS.
Charlotte Thompson.

charlotte thompson.
The receipts for the city pound during the
month of January amounted to $7S ID.
The Knights of Pythias meetto-night at the
castle in Firemen's hall, on Market street.
+ "A Methodist sOciable will be held at Mrs.
VOtaw's, on San Pedro avenue, tonight.
The drawing in the Little Havana lottery
takes place February and 20. Tickets can be
had of w. w. Waling, Commerce street. 1t
Marriage licenses have been issued for the
union of Gil Y. SantO and Juanita Tijerna; j..
b. Caldwell and ID. Melinda Patterson, Helmar
Toepperwen and Ira Ellis Davis.
"A German, aged % years, supposed to be in
San Antonio is being anXiously sought for by
the police to ascertain why he took $50 and
other property from Mrs. Bilsten, of Selma,
and abscOnded.
A meeting of the San Antonio Debating
society will be held at o'clock tonight in the
Federal court room. The subject for debate is
Resolved that city administration is respon-
siblefOr the sanitary condition of the CITY,"
The public are admitted free to the debates.
Adam Schaefer aged SO, one of the little
company of German immigrants who, led by
Prince SOlms, founded New Braunfes, died at
the residence of his son Mr.. j. H. Schaefer, SIG
Avenue G yesterday morning. His funeral
took place at 10 o'clock this morning. Many
friends of the family were present.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
An AbseondIng County treasurer.

w. Wood, Treasurer of Jackson county, left
Edna few weeks ago for the purpose of con-
sulting San Antonio physician, and has not
since been heard of. Suspicious rQmors being
afiOat his safe was burst open and found to
contain nothing of value. In addition to county
funds he has embezZled the trust of several
friends, and his defalcatiOns are said TO be not
less than $4,000.
Wood was a prominent republican, and had
been in Office for several terms, enjoying the
confidence OF both parties. His bOndsmen are
said to be good, and it is believed that the
county will sustain no loss.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
LOCAL PERSONALS.
Items Cleaned in the Hotel Corridors and
From Various Other Sources.


From Various Other Sources.
Colonel Belknap is suffering with bronchitis
Mr.. George II. Kalteyer is reported to be still
seriously i'll.
The Fay Templeton troupe arrived this
afternoon.
Bishop Manucy, vicar apostolic, is lying
seriously Ill at Victoria station.
Mrs. Burke is lying dangerously i'll at Burke's
cottage, st. Mary street.
Mr. II. w. and Mrs. Lusk, of Waco, are in the
city seeking location in the district.
Mrs Thee. Baldus and her family are about
to start for the district of Ell Paso to visit
friends.
The Right Rev. Bishop Elliot is announced to
preach at San David's church, Austin, on Sum
day next.
Mr. j. j. Greer, son of the late j. A. Greer,
arrived in the city last night to attend his faith
er's funeral.
Mr.. Stonewall Bond, of the Crescent route,
and bride, arrived at the Maverick last evening
from Houston.
Mr.. August Leck, one of the enterprising
farmers of Bexar county, near Converse, paid
the LIGHT a call to-day.
Mr. A. Theakston, formerly of Hollands tea
store, leaves the city tomorrow for business
tour through Texas and Mexico, and may be
absent for several weeks.
Mr.. W. A. Pillow, late clerk in charge of the
Western Union telegraph Office, Austin, has
arrived here to take charge of the San Antonio
office, vice N. j. Petrich. resigned.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

success in business; he has capital at his COM
mand, influential friends, wealthy relatives
ever ready to endorse his paper,-perhaps
steps into an established bushes, and yet in a
short time he fails. Another has none of these
advantages and yet in a short time builds up a
large and extensive establishment. One of
these latter individuals is our enterprising
merchant, j. NJ. Emerson. When asked by us
to what he attributed his success in business he
replied, that it was by fair and impartial deal
ing in all his business transactions by advertis-
ing and giving the public just what he adver-
tised, and by not asking too much for any arti-
Gle in his stock, ALSO by giving the customer any
advantage he might, by careful buying for
step in to buv he would deal as fairly eni as
though the highest and loftiest person were
purchasing.
No doubt Mr.. Emerson's views are correct
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
The Present Aspect of SMALLPOX.

The mayor informed LIGHT reporter that
no new cases of smallpox had been reported
for ten days. except that of the colered woman
who had simple varioloid, and who was getting
well at the time or the report. Several reports
lad been made which, upon medical eXamina-
ton, had been found 20 be uHfoHnded. Only
six bOna fide cases had been under treatment.
He condemned newspaper telegraph reports
which had unduly magnfed the outbreak, and
led to false impressions outside the city
n Is stated that Conductor CrOweI who lies
in a Sunset cabOOss, has taken relapse and il
Is feared that he viii dle,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Wreck on the International.

The International train due at p. m. last
evening arrived at $50 a. m. to-day. The delay
was occasioned by its being wrecked twice
between MinneOla and this city. The first time
the engine jumped the track; the second wreck
occurred through failure of machinery. AS
far as can be learned, the injury to stock is
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Gases Set for Trial.

Have been set for trial by the District court
on February9 the cases against Jose Gomaz,
James Wood, Frank Raymond, alias Roper
Grip, Mariana Garcia, Court Goodrich, E.. A.
Hicks Vic Horton, S. Berliner, A. b. Balalch,
r. Hernandez, S. Villanueva, J. b. Harrison,
Wallace Mitchell, Charles Murray. James Tim
Lin and i. NJ LYONS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Garrison Lodge InstaIls Ofic,

Officers for 1888 of Garrison lodge No. s.,
United Brothers Of Friendship, were installed
day before yesterday. They are Dudley Harris,
recorder; X. Catide, treasurer; Edward Garri-
sou, chaplain. The installing officer was DR.. d..
Whitley, ID. d. NJ. Other offices are to be filled
at the next regular meeting.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Sweep Your Sidewalks.

At the Recorders court this morning Jesus
Madrid, E. Longoria, J. Harmon, and Peter
North were charged with being drunk
and fined S., p. Salinas paid S. for fighting, and
Mr.. S. A. Reynolds, Texas Pacific express office,
ID. Hger, Mrs. Feille and the Merchants EX-
change, Mr.. Stephen Gould, secretary; were
charged with failing to sweep their sidewalks,
and were each fined 81, except stephen Gould,
who was acquitted.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
The First Train Through.

The first through train to California arrived
from New Orleans last evening. 1t WIS drawn
out at GAO p. m, by engine No. ll9, Dick White,
engineer, and when it left here 1t consisted of
two coaches, one sleeper, an express and a bag
gage wagon. The cars were well filled with
passengers and were in charge of Conductor
Rogers.
The first train from New Orleans is due at
l0:2O tO-mOrrOW morning.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Building Permits.

The following permits have been issued to-
day: E. Bellingcr. lumber dwelling 26xl6, east
side of Burnet street, TO cost $40; f. Suites
man, lumber addition I2xl2, nor side of La
chapelle street, TO cost Sl0J j, s. Lockwood,
humber addition 40X24, corner of Fifth and
warehouse 2Sx:0, north side OF West Commerce
street 10 cost $500.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

We are determined that when our new
establishment is completed, that not one
dollars worth of old goods shall go into it. All
must be sold, therefore everything will be
offered at actual cost for thirty days only.
ll0t HAAS IL OPPEHHEIMER.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
The Acme

OF restaurant service and lunch at the Post
Office Exchanges; Anton Hampel, the Oldest OF
cusinieres, too well known to need comment
superintends the kitchen. All dainty viands
known i'm the eating line and i'm season. Mr.
Richard III. Lentz will wait on you and see you
served with anything that you may wish. Cal
on us and be convinced.
2222m HAMPEL s. LENTZ.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

AS Armstrong, on Houston street, makes a
speciality of butter and fruits, those who are
epicures in taste should see his elegant fresh
butter which he is receiving semi-weekly from
the best dairy in the southwest. If they try it
they will have no other. l-29-:}m
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
A Car Load of Carp,

United States fish commissioners have arrived
here with a car load of carp for distribution to
all persons who desire to propagate them. The
commissioners state that application for the
carp should be made to Major Lerich, of Alamo
plaza. The car will leave for Laredo tomorrow
night,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
A Portable Electric Lighter.

Scientific American, New York. December 49,
a Portable Electric Lighter for So 90 Is being
extensively sold by the Portable Electric Light
Co., of ~ Water street, Boston. 1t is an eco
nOmical and safe apparatus for lighting for
home and business purposes. 1t.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Wanted,

A good cook, to do the general house work for
a family of two. A pleasant home and good
gins, at Harris Gold ROOM" corner Commerce
and Flores streets. 2-l-tf.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
MatZOs Easter Bread

AS / am the authorized agent of b. Moses, of
New Orleans, leave orders with the under
signed c. BAUM,
Cinderella Shoe Palace, Corner Avenue C.
and Houston street. 1-26-10t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

The newly finished room adjoining the post
Office exchange on Alamo plaza for restau-
rant, only first class men need apply. Inquire
on the premises to
l-29-6t. /. n. PETERSON.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Mask Ball.

On next Saturday evening, February 3, there
will be a mask ball at the hall of the ArbeiteI
Verein. Judging from preparations, the affair
will be one of the recherche ones of the season
Tickets can be had of the committee during
the week, of which only limited number are
to be sold.
1-29-6t JOSEPH HERMANN,
GEORGE WAGNER,
WILLIAM WAGNER,
Committee.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
For Sale CheaD.

The land for one mile race track with all the
improvements, known as the Race Course,
three miles south of Main plaza, this city. In
quire of George Caldwell.
Lett ED. STEyES.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Fine Granting.

and first-Class work I'm all branches of painting
a speciality by those reliable painters ut IA east
Houston street. Page L. Herwick are first-class
workmen of long standing in this cOmmunity
and will do justice to customers. l-l-S3-3m
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

We are receiving new goods every week and
keeping up our sizes and assortments in cloth
ing, hats and furnishing goods.
l2-2-tf. PAECOAsT & Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

We have never deceived the people yet and
never will. We propose to sell our goods at
cost and viii do so. Convince yourself by call
ing at HAAS L. UPPENHEIMER's.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
For Sale.

Black earth and gravel from cellar of Haas
& Oppenheimer's building on Commerce street.
Apply on the ground to Franklin * Darby, con-
tractors. 2-l-6t.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

We have concluded that it is wiser TO sell
our goods at cost than il would be to pack them
up and save them for next winter. Therefore,
do not miss the opportunity for bargains, but
call at HAAS & OPPENHEIMER'S.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Mardi Gras.

Round trip tickets for the New Orleans Mardi
Gras will be on sale from February to the 6,
good until February H. at the Galveston
Harrisburg and San Antonio ticket Office.
Price 49, st,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01

is high over the new lunch stand Just opened
by Louis Fielder, at the Turner opera house bar
Mr.. will always supply his friends and Gus
toners with all the danties of the season.
heli5hes artistic cookery and palatable dishes
not 70 be eXcelled; open day and night. l-20-lm
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Charlotte Thompson
As Jane Eyre, Turner opera. hall tonight.
Deaths DOings.

The following deaths are announced: wv.
Small, aged A., from Alabama, died from con-
sumption at the Vance hotel, and J. NJ. Noble,
a visitor TO the city, anotheryictim to the same
disease
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Wanted.

An Office boy IL or IA years old.
j. II. MCLEARY, LAWYER
Rooms l and 2, up stairs, northwest corne
SOledad and Houston Streest. jan2j-6t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
For Sale.

Twelve desirable lots on East Commerce and
Latitte streets, belonging to Victor Consider
ant. A. FRETEJLIERE, Agent,
2-l-lm. 81 North Flores street. ~
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-01
Charlotte Thompson

In the great emotional play, New East Lynne,
benefit of the German sufferers by the floods,
Turner Opera-hall Saturday night.