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White Oaks golden era. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 188?-18??, 1883-12-27
dncing for us the best public enteftain-
Inent our town has known.
The Dance.

The dance on Christmas night was d
most enjoyable occasion, and was flllv
attended by all the young people who
dance, ell the old people who dance, ali
those who could dance and didn't, and
all those who couldn't dance aud
wanted to. Fifty-fivc couples danced.
The excellent music was furnished by
Mcssrs Bonnell, Albright Wallace,
Sam Williams aud Keely. who rested
each other on the organ, violins and
banjo, while Ms. Green assisted adj
mirahly with the guitar The main
credit for the entertainment is due to
Messrs Fred Blood and Elmer Albright.
upon whom fell the burden Of manage
ment, although all interested gave
them cordial assistance. 1t i imposi-
BILE to tell who was the best looking,
best dressed. best behaved, or best
dancer, or to give the details of the
program. Probably the most impos.
ing event Of the evening was when the
aged Baxter mountain poet, the young
Carrizozo poet, the Alcalde of Man
chester. ard Jimmy the Jigger. al
danced in the same set. I'm
was an awe inspiring sigh
nothing prettier, AMI nghin,
speaks more highly fQ' dauci,
amusement, than B see the old
young Cancingtogelher; the c,
certainly diacqnit themselves
indeel. Our devil Nj Manuel dan
he sag this morning that hh lt
him.
Wdtried to name the bsie
bail, nd finally figured it oul
own atisfacticn, but dare uot
result as we are already MARI
Eyfything passed of pi
Late } the evening pane of
accidntally broken, but the
il occ.sioueH soon blew over.
A nost elegant supper of
cold meats, salad, Coffee
served at DR.. Lanes, and
order aud absence of con
service was remarked by al
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
The Folly of the Day.

There is dreadful ambition abroad
for being 'genteel.' We keep up appear
ancss too often at the expense of hon
esty; and though we nay not be rich,
yet we must seem to be respectable,
though only in the meanest sense-in
in mere vul gar show. We have not
the courage to 90 patiently onward in
the condition Of life in which it has
pleas d God to call us; but must need
live in some fashionable state, to which
We ridiculously call ourselves, and all
20 crafty the vanity Of that unsub-
stantial, genteel world, of which we
form a part. There is a constant
struggle and pressure for front seats,
in the social amphithcatre; in the
midst of which all noble, self denying
r solve is irodden down, and many fine
naturtsare inevitably crushed to death.
" hat waste what misery. what bank.
fnptcs come from all this ambiion 10
dazzle others with the glare of appar-
ent world Y success We need not de.
scrite. The mischivous results show
themselves in thousand wavs-in the
rank frauds committed by men who
dare to be dishonest, but do not dare
to ,eem poor: and in the desperate
dashes at fortune, in which the pity is
not so much for those who fail as for
the hundreds of innocent families no
are so often involved in the ruin
The Home Journal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
sslstf Reabing.
Cne Secret of Succe IS.

Don't live single hour OF life with
out doing exactly what is to be done
ar il, and going straight through it
from beginning to end. Work, play,
study, whatever it is-take hold at
ouce aud finish it up squarely and
clearly; tten do the other thing, with
out letting any moment d'op between.
It.i, woude rful to see how many hours
those prompt people contrive to make
in day; 1t is as if they picked up the
moments that the drawlers lost. And
if you find yourself where you have so
naty things pressing you that you
has lly know where Ia legin, let me
tell you secret take hold of the first
one that comes in hand and YOU will
lind the rest all fall in file, and follow
after like company OF we'll drilled
solriers; and though w,rk may bt
hard 10 meet when 1t charges IN a
squad, it i easily va quished If you
eau bring into Inc. lou may have
often seen the an.edoie Of the nah
whs was asked how he accomplished
81 much in his lite Ny father told
me- was the reply, when | had any
thing to do, to 60 and DO IT,. There
,s the secret-the magic word-now.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
~ot B5Cd acquaintance

\ Jolly crowd of commercial travel
lers sat in the realing-room of Chi
cago hotel, cracking jokes and telling
'ghost' stories, when in came a slab
sided gawky Hoosier, who thin king
himself unobserved, quietly sat down
and took in all the fun. One of the
boys, without calling anybody's atten-
ton to the countrvman, casually re-
marked, as he pointed to chum who
was reading u paper:
Il shouldn't think Jim Bennett
would sit there and pore over that old
sheet. Why, if | was rich as he is I'd
rails the roof off this house,
The countryman's eyes fairly bulged
out with wonder when he heard this
allusion to the editor of such a big
paper, and he slowly gathered himself
up and shuff1ed toward the chair occu-
pied by the alleged Bennett. Gazing
at him curiously for moment, he
said, in faltering voice, ARE you Mr..
Bennett, the editor Of the New York
Herald"
The drummer looked up in amaze
ment; but, catching the wink from
the rest of the boys, he quietly replied :
That's what people say
Gosh" exclaimed the Hoosier.
We'll. my lad benignantly said the
pseudo editor, what can ! do for YOU:
why, sir murmured the almost
paralyzed youth, why sir, my-m,
brother takes the Hera1d Do you
know him."
The supposed Bennett tainted, and
he rest of the crowd went into hyster.
ics while the Hoosier didn'tstop walk.
ing until he struck the State line.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09

Josh Billings Philosophy.

Sum mems humor IL like dried ap-
pies. Answer in our mex.
Give me honesty fust, and after that
ennything yu please.
Honest poverty has this advantage.
All it owes it owes to heaven.
All the vices are relations, none
more remote than first cousins.
The unthrifty are not only born so,
but are fated to die 80.
The man who acts from impulse
generally acts lght.
| believe there is such a thing as Il
dishorest diffidence. also such IA thing
as and honest impudence.
God haz made but few things impos-
sible, certainly none that ought to be
possible.
Industry, without economy, is like
IA bag with u ho!O at the bottom ov
it.
Fanaticks seldom undertake to prove
their belief; they are satisfied TO as
sert it.
| observe that those " no know the
most believes the most; it don't take
but few brains TO doubt and differ.
There il much the same difference
between honor and honesty that there
is between notoriety and reputashan.
TO be great man IL not necessary
that man should unlike others, but
that he should always be like himself.
Kindness iz never wholly wasted,
but when you are dealing with mules,
alwuz keep your eye on their heels.
Men ov genius don't depend upon
their memory it IL easier far them t.
krente a new idea than TO to II call all
old one.
Most Nv the literary kriticks Nv the
day are those who hav failed in writ
ing themselfs, therefore they hack, and
stab, aud murder without mercy.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
An Original Decision.

st. Mary's County has an original
ma .istrate. 4 man was recently
br rh, before bin charged with steal
lns hog iffS iioaor fad a yer,
small personal opIuion.of the prisoner,
~as seen 10 shake his head omni-
ously aud fro~n potentiou.ly during
the proceedings. The prisoner sue
ceedcd in establishing an aliti, ana
hi at'orn,y told him TO so about HE
business.
Hold on Bill smith" roaied his
Honor, I've 20, ,hlug or two 10 sa!
TO that"
Addressing the sp eta,ors. his
Honor said:
This here prisoner stands commit
ted to jail. know the evidence fails
to convict him stealing Bill Simmonses
hog, but tie darn cuss, | make ne
doubt has hitchcd on 10 some other
felers pork in the rast, and If he has
not done go in the past. he rs just that
rotteu mean that he will steal some
body's hoes or hog sometimes or other.
and | think Is III, duty t. cage hlm.
But your Honor. said t le prls"rer's
lawyer, my client has proved an allbi.
i don't kcer for your alii,i's or any
other rigmarole, this man will be
caged.'
III sue ut a~rit Of QUO warranto
and mandamus AID shame YOU with
4 witt Of hai,us carpus" yell,d the
attorney.
You may quo warranto until you're
blind and maudamus. or any other
damus, until you're dumb and dig W
all the corp.es IN county. but you can't
move this court. Numbered the Judge.
Mr.. Constable the prisoner stand
Committelr
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
A Perpetual Weather Table.

The following table was construct
I'd by the celebrated DIR. Herschell.
upon phi'o. ophic consideration OF
the attraction oi the sun ard moon.
II is coltilmed by tie experience OF
many wears observation, and will sug
gest to the observer. what kind OF
weather will probably follow the
moons entrance into any of her quar-
lers. As Il general rules it will be
found W, nderfully correct.
Ii the moon changes at l2 o'clock,
noon, the weather Immediately aft.l
will be very rainy if in summer, and
there will be snow or rain in winter
If between 2 and O'Clock p. IN.
char geahle i'll summer, fair and milo
IN winter.
Between 4 and o'clock p. m fail
both in winter and summer.
Between 6 and 10 o'clock, p. m, il
summer, fair, if the wind is north
wesr rainy, if south or southwest. Ii
winter, fair and frosty, if the wind i:
north or nor thwest; rainy, if south OF
southwest.
Between 10 and IL o'clock, p. m.
rainy in summer and ia and frt sty il
winter.
Between 12 at night and 2 o'clock
II. H., far in summer and frosty il
winter unless the wind is from tn,
south or southwest.
Between Z and o'clock, a. m.. colo
and. very showery in summer, and snow
and storms in winter.
Between 4 and 6o'clock, a. m., rain,
both in winter and summer.
Between and s o'clock, a. m., wint
ard rain in summer and stormy il
winter.
Between 8 10"'clock, a. m., shower,
and in summer and cold and wintery il
winter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
A Fault of Character.

lnsufferable though the giggling,
gushing girl may be. she is angelic
when compared with her sarcastic
sister. The sarcastic girl is, in some
instances, the pr duct of hastv or
lll-adsised compliment paid her by
some thoughtless admirer on her max
ms some spiteful criticism or some
rude remark concerning an acquain-
tance or companion. She has not the
ability to distinguish between impu-
dence and satire, and it is an easy task
to convince her that i'll bred rudeness
of speech is the perfection of irony
and that to say spiteful and unpleas-
ant things to everybody she meets is
sure to win her the reputation of be-
ing sarcastic. She eagerly cultivates
her fancied talent, never allowing an
opportunity to exerci> it pass by un-
improved, and she generally succeeds
In making herself heartily disliked by
those who are unfortunate enough to
be numbered among her acquaintan-
ces. Young men, who are generally
sensitive to ridicule, avoid her system
atlcally. She attributes this to the
wholesome fear in which she is held.
the family think her brilliant when
every one else pronounces her insult
ing. Her sarcasm generally degener,
ates into insolsnce, and she is regard.
ed as pest. Without friends. she
becomes lonely aud dissatisfied, but is
still far from guessing the true reason
of her forlorn state, for her petty
vice has become second nature, and
she cannot estimate its disagreeable
effort upon others.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
Bell of Justice.

In one of the old cities of Italy, a
bell was hung in tower, which any
one was at liberty to ring who had
been wronged and by it summon the
magistrate to see that justice was done
him. 1t was called the Bell of JUS
lice,' and the following beautiful story
is connected with it:
When, in course of time, the lower
end Of the bell rope rotted away, a
wild vine was tied to it to lengthen il;
and one day an old and starving horse
that had been abandoned by its owner
and turned out to die, wandered into
the tower, and trying to eat the vine,
rang the bell.
The magistrate of the city, coming
to see who had rung the bell, found
the old and starving horse.
He caused the owner of the horse
in whose service he had been worn
out to be summoned before him. and
decreed that as this poor ,horse had
rung the Bell Of Justice he should
have justice, aud that during the re-
mainder of the horses life his owner
should provide for him proper food
and drink and stable.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
gelrrt ]]ofiry.



lie told me tha, my heart Was cold,
My love fleeting sigh,
When | had vowed, with warmth untold,
My love should never die.
lFroudly gave HIM back his ring
And told him he was free,
Aud hoped that memory 'er mig ht bring
passing thought OF me.
lis tender eyes were on my face,
But still bore my part,
For he should never, never trace
The pain that wruug my heart.
Ee sadly turned and said Good by :"
Then passed into the night,
sud then ! knew my wintry sky
Held not one ray Of light.
Play upon the dewwet grass,
And Sobtsd in bitter woe,
and called my darIing's name, alas
Too late for him To know.
But no his voice was in my ear,
And on his thrObbing breast
lie drew me close and dried each tear,
And sooihed my heart TO rest.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
TUFTS
EXPEcToRANT

Is composed Of Herbal and Nael as,noas prud-
ucts. which perme ate the substance ofthe
Lungs, expeetorates the acrtd matter
that collects the Bronchial Iutcs, and forms .
soothing coating, which relieves the fr-
Titation that Causes the cough. 1t cleanses
the luags OF all impurities, trengt he ms
the IA " hen enfee bled by disease, inyigor-
ates The circulation Of the blood, and braces the
nervous system. slight colds often end In
consumption. It 10 dangerous to neglect
them. Apply the remedy promptly. A
tes: OF twcn'y years warrants tho Assertion that
40 remedy has ever bee n 70 ID that 10 .
prompt in rs effects "a TUFTS ExpeCroRAhI.
n single dose raises the phls gm. ut-isss
ia snaation. and is speedily cures the most
obstinate cough. A pleasant. cordial, chill
e,-en take IL readily. For Group Il u
Invaluable and should BE- IN every family.
I'm 25r. and q Rostles
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09

BRowN'S IRON BITTERS is
composed Of Iron in soluble
form; Cinchona the great
tonic, together with other
standard remedies, making
a remarkable non-alcoholic
tonic, which will cure Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Malaria.
Weakness, and relieve all
Lung and Kidney diseases.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09

A young gentleman, who was look
ing over a pretty girls shoulder while
she was playing cards, observed:
What a lovely hand!' You may
have it, if you want it, murmured she
and all the rest of the evening he was
wondering what her intentions were.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09

The best e~slaper il The county
the PoRT TOBACCO TIMES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
Mansfield. Ohio. Nov. IS, 1851.

Mansfield. Ohio. Nov. IS, 1851.
Gentlemen: Ill have suffered with
pam in my side and back. and great
soreness on my breast, with shoot
ing pains all through my body. at
tended with great weakness. depres-
sion Of spirits, and loss Of appe-
tite. have taken several different
medicines. and was treated by prom
inent physicians for my liver, kid
neys. and spleen. but got no relief.
thought | would Try Browns Iron
Bitters. have now taken one bottle
and half and am about well-pain
in side and back all gone-sorrness
all out of my breast. and ! have a
good appetite. and am gaining in
strength and flesh. II can Justly be
called the tiEg y ,'.ciI.tsST.
JoHs X. ALLESpER-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
EVOLUTION COI1R0VEl2ED.

A ID ID Il + s S
OLIVER \. BRYAN,
BEFORE THE
BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY,
OF
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09
Medicinal Advertisements.
SEEK

ncdltn ana aNOlu SICKNESS.
Instead of feeling tired and
worn out, instead of aches
and pains, wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong2
You can continue feeling
miserable and good for no.
thing, and no one but your
self can find fault, but if you
are tired of that kind oflifc,
you can change it if you
choose.
How ? By getting one
bottle Of BRowN' IRON BIr-
TIERS. and taking it regularly
according to directions.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1883-02-09

Look at you!' shrieked Mrs.
Ecomi, as the nurse let the badly tum-
BILE. Two inches nearer the wall and
that child would would have smashed
a $50 statuette and the hall lamp
And then they picked up the baby.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

4, The proof Of the pudding is not in chewing
the string but in hdYing an opportunity to test
0rynski, druggists have free trial bottles OF
Dr.; Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, for each
snd every one who Is afflicted with Coughs
Affection.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE LIGHT has received from the commit
tee an invitation to attend the Newburgh CEN
tennial, to be held at Newburgh, New York,
on Thursday, October rs, commemorative
the closing events Of the revolution.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
HelOteS Rancho.
STANDARD STATIONS.

MAMBRINO HOWARD, (trotter) see No.
II. j. Treaoy's catalogue, Lexington, Ky. He
is a FLOODED bay, 10 hands high, weighs LOO
pounds. Service, s25.
KNIGHT OF ST. LOUIS (thoroughbred),
sired by Glendower, dam by Epsilon, see Bruce's
Amt elcan Stud Book, volume 8, page 352. He
is Il dark chestnut sorrel. Service. s25.
DICK (Kentuoly jack, Is hands high, weighs
800 pounds. win cover mares or Jennet9.
Service, SIS.
Short-horn Thoroughbred cattle, Red Bulls,
by twenty-eighth London Duke, Lexington,
Ky. Services, $40.
Spring season, February l. Terms cash. Ser
vices paid when mares taken away, and II not
with foal, have the privilege TO return the next
season free of charge. Stock delivered at AL
fred Reaves', Main Plaza, will be taken and
brought back without cost.
v. GUILBEAU,
1281y Helotes. Tex.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THR article published in the LIGHT few
days ago, about the wife OF President Con
zales, Of Mexico, is strictly true, and did not
in fact give all that could be said on the sub
ject.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE assessment rolls show an increase Of
nearly 49, 600 Of taxable property in Bexar
county over that Of last year. This speaks
large volumes for San Antonio and shows
that the boom has been and is a reality.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE LIGHT's correspondents are getting the
bulge on Alderman Lockwood and his reso-
luton il the Council on the ditch question.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE Waco Examiner says: "The State Of
Texas will be compelled to deal with the cat
tie and land monopoly business one of these
early days. She has too many grave interests
to suffer things to go at loose ends in this sort
OF a way"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

IT Is refreshing to read the statement that
snow fell at Sheboygan, Michigan, yesterday.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE steamship Weser arrived at Galveston
yesterday with over 1000 German immigrants
on board. Texas is fortunate in securing
these thrifty people for future citizens, and it
will only be few years until they will make
their presence felt in the great improvement
Of lands and homes.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE San Marcos Free Press advises Demo-
cratic editors to go slow in the matter of ira
ducing Mr.. Tilden or Mr.. Ben Butler, for it
is more than likely that one or the other will
receive the Democratic nomination for Presi.
dent, and the Free Press thinks it would be
rather awkward to be compelled to eat their
own words.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

THE Lancet, speaking on the subject of
colds, says: 1.-THE natural indication to ward
off the effects Of a chill is to restore the vital
energy OF the nerve centers, and there is no
more potent influence by which to attain this
object than by strong and sustained effort of
the will. The man who resolves not to take
cold seldom does.'
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER go, 1888.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

Entered at postoGice at San Antonio, Texas
~ second-clAss matter.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-29

SENATOR BAYARD is very busily engaged
in denying the statement made in the Chicago
Herald that he approved Ben Buffers poliu-
cal actions, or endorsed him in any manner.
If there is any one thing that Mr., Butler likes
more than another, it is to have the other
fellows talk about and abuse him.