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The Word "Masher."

To the Editor of the New York Sun.
l notice in some of the newspapers here and
abroad many conjectures as to the derivation
of the word "masher." Some go so far as to
find Latin root for it. One has it that it
comes from "mesh," meaning that a person
is meshed (mashed) or netted. am positive
that this word was originated in the district
bordering on Eleventh street and Third ave-
nue. in this manner: 'In 1870, or there
abouts, an old sea captain lived in that neigh
borhood-a regular weather-beaten, cork
screw curled, earringed and boxwood-colored
tar. He used to make trip three or four
times year to the West Indies, and on
his return with pockets laden with gold moth
ing was too good for him. Indeed, he was a
strange sight at times, with his hat decked out
with feathers and his coat turned inside out,
astride an old white horse that he had hired
from some drayman, and with crowd of 100
boys or more always following him. Some
days he would distribute $50 or more in loose
change among the boys, and it was a sight to
see them scramblng over one another to get
the coin. The mans name was Macha. pro-
nounced by the boys "Masher." This was
taken up by them, and thereafter invariably
whenever they saw a man at all remarkable in
appearance he was termed by the boys a
"masher." am positive that this is the way
the word originated.
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The Printer

1t has been the habit of writers to represent
the printer as making extraordinary plumbers
in composition, substituting one word for an
other, and thus altering the sense of the whole
article. To those who are familiar with tine
sort OF manuscript received in newspaper
Offices, the wonder is that the printer makes
so few mistakes. If he had not more than
average intelligence and patience he would
probably make as many mistakes as he gets
credit for. He does occasionally try to i'm
prove on what the editor has written. He
thinks that the editor certainly could not have
meant it that way SO he drops in a word OF
his own to ''make sense" as he expresses it,
which subsequently causes the editor to use
harsh and unfeeling language.
The printer is one of the indispensable
adjuncts of civilization and progress; and, in
the United States, from the ranks of the army
of printers have risen more brilliant men in
literature and greater number of statesmen,
whose names will be set up in large type in
history's pages, than have risen from the
ranks of any other trade calling, or pro-
fession.
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Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of
weight i'm the back, lOins and lower part of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he
has some affection of the kidneys or neghbOr-
ing organs. Attimes, symptoms of indigestion
are present us tiatulency, unelsiness of the
stomach, etc. moisture like perspiration,
producing Il very disagreeable itching, partic-
uarly at night after getting warm in bed, is Il
very common attendant. Blind bleeding and
Itching Piles yield mt once to the application of
DIR. BOSankO'S Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing the TumOrs.
allaying the intense itching, aud elfecting
permanent cure where all other remedies have
failed Price 80 cents Sold by c. Schasse, A
Dreiss and L. Orynski.
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Sunday Observance in Europe.

"Sunday closing" is a topic of the hour in
two rather widely separated European capt.
tails Berlin and Athens. In the German city
petition upon petition has been signed. many
thousand persons altogether thus expressing
their sympathy with the new departure. The
press, as rule, has looked coldly on the
movement, and there is not much prospect of
its having general success at present AT
Athens the printers and the hatters have re-
Gently agreed to close their shops on Sunday.
The missionaries of various sects have for
many years dinned into the ears of their
hearers the wrongfulness, if not the waste, of
seven days work per week. One printer, and
one only, was prevailed on, many years ago,
to give up Sunday labor, and his business is
said to have been better since that time than
it was before. The other members of the
craft have now made an iron clad contract to
follow his example, mutually depositing large
sums to be forfeited by any one breaking the
pledge.
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LA NJ A2I0N !
SPECIAL ELECTION.

Whereas, a vacancy exists in the office OF City
Councilman, from the Second ward, caused by
the death of Alderman George w. Caldwell,
and said vacancy occurring more than nine
months prior to an election, now, therefore, !,
James H. French, Mayor of the city of San An
tonic, in accordance with section y of the city
charter, and by virtue of the power conferred
on me by law do hereby order and direct that
an election be held, in the Second ward of this
city, on
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Saturday, March n, PrOXimO,

for the election of an Aldermen to fill the un-
expjred term of George w. Caldwell, deceased.
The polls will be opened from n. IN. to q
n. m, corner of Veramendi and SOledad streets.
presiding officer, Max NcucndOrff.
In testimony whereof | hcreuntO
sign my name and have caused the
LIS ! seal of the city 10 be affixed this lst
49, day OF March A. ID. 1882.
f. p ClaudOn, j. II. FRENCH,
CITY Clerk. Mayor.
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For Alderman, Third Ward

At the request of many voters, | hereby an
nOunce myself as II candidate for Alderman of
the Third ward, ut the special election March
10, 1883. 2-4-tf. JOHN II. BOLTON.
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A Forest and Lake for Sale,

Any one wishing to purchase 1000 acres of
heavily timbered land fronting on Il fresh
water lake, and situated thrty-siX miles north
of Houston on the International railroad, can
address the undersigned. The timber il large
pine, oak, black walnut and other timber.
JAMES p NEWCOMB
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Legal.
LAND SALE.

The executors of the estate of A. Nettc, de-
ceased, will sell ut public auction, on Saturday,
March H. 1889, at I'D O'Clock q. m, lands belong
ing to said estate. Lot 10 and half of III 'front.'
ing on Gonzales street, between Sycamore and
Walnut streets. One lot on east side OF LOSoya
street So feet front, IS varaS deep. Also the
premises now occupied by the Evening Light
Printing COmpanY. Commerce st. 2-2O-tf
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A Gentleman and Wife,

Or two gentlemen, can procure board and
lodging in private family by addressing "X,
this office. References given and required,
where applicants are not known. 2-2S-tf
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Please Take Notice.

! am now ready TO contract and deliver the
following classes of stock on the border: 10000
mules and 1860 horses and mares. Parties de-
string to purchase call at once, as in few days
l shall leave on Il business and pleasure trip to
the frontier. Respectfully
2-2S-lW NARCISOsLEAI..-
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Want of Faith.

If G. Schasse, l.. Orynski, or A. Dreiss, drug
gists, do not succeed it is not for the want of
faith. They have such faith in DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup as a remedy for Coughs
Colds, Consumption and Lung Affections, that
they will give trial bottle free to each and
every one who is in need of medicine of this
kind.
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Houston Property for Sale.

A good cottage house and lot on Mckinney
street, near Miss VI. Il. Brownies young ladies'
school. Price $1,000; title perfect. Address r..
Il. johnson, EVENING LIGHT office. 3-2-tf
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stoekhoIders s. A. Gas COMPANY Meeting

SAN ANTONIO, February q, lSSi.-The annual
meeting of the Shareholders of the San An
tonic Gas company will he held at the office OF
the Gas Works. at p. m, Tuesday, March IL,
1888. THOS. G.. WILLIAMS,
Sec'y ). A, Gas Co.
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For Alderman.

We are authorized to announce George
Dullnig as n candidate for Alderman in the ;}rd
ward at the election TO he held in the 10th
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Eleven miles from town 1000 acres fine grass
lands, permanent water, two jaCaIls 40 acre
field goes with it. Apply to
81 Wv VIM. ii. ELLIOTT.
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REMEMBER

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SALlClLlCA Is known as common-sepse
remedy, because IL strikes directly al the cause
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only treat locally the effects.
1t has been conceded by eminent scjeptists
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lotions will not eradicate these diseases which
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on this acid and so removes the disorder III is
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lcal Academy of Paris reports 95 per cent.
cures i'm three days. 1880
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DR. BARCLAY, private Office corner Avenue
IL land Houston street, San Antonio. Special
list. Private diseases quickly cured. New
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X ERALD GRIFFIN, Attorney and Counselor at
GLaw, Office, No. "a French building, 5. r. Cor,
ner Main plaza Will attend promptly to all legal
business entrusted to my in the State and Fed
eral Courts
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and Great Northern
Avertising Directory.

KNIGHTS PYTHIAS, Elk Lodge No. 30,
IN meets every Thursday at 7:3O p. m castle
in Fireman's Hail. Visiting brethren welcome.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
POTTERY MEN EXCITED.
FEARS THAT FOREIGN MANUFAcTURERs Will
FLOOD THE COUNTY WITH TER WARES UNDE
THE NEW TARIFF.

FEARS THAT FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS WILL
FLOOD THE COUNTY WITH TER WARES UNDER
THE NEW TARIFF.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrSE.l
WASHINGTON, March l6.-The manufacturers Of
china and eartnenware are considerably worried
over the discovery made by the customs officers or
the Treasury that sections z and 10 of the new
tarf law became operative as soon as the act was
approved. The decision of the Treasury this
will affect the pottery manufacturers seriously
than it will those engaged In any other industry,
and strong representations have been made by them
upon the subject. Representative Mckinley, OF
Ohio in whose district extensive potteies sent
u teegraphic dispatch depr,catIns the action OF tho
Depar rtment; and Representative Brewer, Of New
Jersey. who not only represents a constituency
largely engaged in the branch OF industry, but
10. "a pottery manufactures himself, came to WASH
ington this week TO SEQ ii something could not be
dono. The American manufacturers seem TO appre.
bend that heir foreign competitors will make hay
while the sun shines and before July next will
make imnense shipments of china. carthen etc.,
to the United States with the hope aod expectation
Vf seizing and retaining control of the American
market. Representatives of the pottery industry
who visited Washington while the tariff was under
discussion strongly urged that undsr the old law
the advantage they derived from duties too
narrow TO afford them fair basis for competition
with the Stativrdshre manufacturers whose opera
tves receive only starvation wages. The
American manufacturers do not expect that tho
men, women and children working in the English
the oversight OF Congress. but believe that their
employers " i'll
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
AFFAIRS AT ALBANY.
FLAMES IN THE DELAvAN HOUSE.

FLAMES IN THE DELAvAN HOUSE.
PANIC AMONG THE GUEsTs-No ONE INJURED
THE LOSS SLIGHT.
IFROh THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.
ALBANY, March 18.-Many members Of the Legis-
lature came into the New Capitol to-day with a
smell of fire on their garments. All these men
looked as IL their sleep had been interrupted, and
they RarulOusly described their escape from peril
during fire in the Delavan House early this
morning. The fire was discovered about 3 a. m. in
the kitchen of the hotel on the second floor Of the
building. As soon il was perceived. servants
were sent through the hotel warning all the inmates
of their danger.
Meanwhile the smoke had filled the Railways. and
1t was with much difficulty that of the
dodgers made their way TO the lower floor
Many of the members of the Legislature have their
families here with them. II was therefore mixed
tnrong or men, women and children that poured
down the starways and sought refuge in the recep-
tlon room on the first floor. Many we're not able to
clothe themselves. The scene a ludcrOns and
at the sa ne time a somewhat painful one. General
Francis Is: Spnola highly distinguished himself by
clothing himself completely, even adjusting his
wonderful collar. He then grasped his huge cane,
ana leaving his room went TO whore the fremen
were at work. To these men be made some sugges-
u0ns, having run witn the " machine" in New-YOrk
Grady, of New-York, boldly returned TO
the third floor and recovered the watch
Of Assemblyman Butts, of Monroe County, who had
lett 1t behind while hurriedly leaving the apart
ment: Senator Boyd of New-YOrk said ne found
that he could not retreat by the maiu stairway IN
consequence of the dense smoke, and cropping his
way 10 stairway in the rear of the building escaped
py that patti; There were over 100 guests in the
motel. The fire was put out in half an hour and
they returned to their rooms The damage amounted
to about $4,000; fully insured.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
THE CHALMERS MANNING CONTEST.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBUNE.J
WASHINGTON, March 16.--rhe witnesses who tes-
titled in the Chalmers Manning case to-day were
Assistant Postmaster General Hatton, Register
Bruce, of the Treasury Department, ana General
Raum, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. General
Manning's counsel sought TO prove by Mr. hatton
that the Administration had made o bargain with
Chalmers. Mr.. Hatton testified that he knew Of no
bargain. When Secretary Henderson, of the Repub-
lican Committee, first told hia that
Chalmers was seeking recognition from
the committee, he mad expressed the opin-
ion that Chalmers too recent a convert !;
but afterward, when he was informed that the Mis-
,issippi Republicans considered Chalmers accept
able candidate, he said that if they coald stand il
OF tside Republicans had no right to object.
Register Bruce was asked if he had insisted upon
the withdrawal of a Republican candidate so as 70
give Chalmers free field and replied the mega
tive. He did send dispatch. he said, to the effect
that Republicans in Washington thought it would
be wise TO allow Chalmers free In regard to
monay sent into the district he knew only what
had been told him by Chalmers-thas
the Republican Committee hal sent $1,000.
General Mannng's counsel vas anxious to ascertain
why General Raum had appointed two men, Messrs.
Wimberly ana West, TO places on the Internal Rev
enue Service, whether thev did any necessary work
ployed and how much money they We re paid. The
last two questions General Raum was unable TO
answer without reference TO his books. lie Is 20
testify again tomorrow as also is Register Bruce.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
COLLISIONS BETWEEN TRAINS.

BOSTON, March 16.-A narrow escape from
what might have been fearful catastrophe occurred
this morning at the point where the Boston and Maine
aud the Eastern railroads each others tracks
One train approaching each track and the right
of way was given to the Boston aud Maine train from
the signal tower. The engineer OF the Eastern train
stared however and the two engines came together at
he crossng causing some damage TO them but none TO
the passenger Great excitement caused among
the huudreds Of passengers tie heavily loaded trains
ROCKVILLE, Tenn. March 16.-A passenger train on
the East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia Railroad, at
Limestone niuety miles east Of here in collision
this morning with freight train, wreckng both en-
gines and demolshng eight william WhitlOck one
Of the enRnees crushed beneath the debris Of tue
passenger train and not exJrcate1 until noon His
injuries are fatal Others uIed, but none killed
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
GENERAL DIAz WELCOMED IN ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, March 16.-General Diaz and party
arrived here this morning. reception committee
posed of members of the Merchants Exchange met the
train at Kirkwood twelve miles from this city, General
Daz and party formally received address Of welcome
delivered by John A. Dillon, in Spanish The visitors
were escorted to the Southern Hotel where ala informal
reception was held General Diaz being Welcomed by Mr.
Parker the acting Mayor President Ewald OF the Mer
chants Exchange, delivered formal address of well
come which aferward read in spanish by John A..
Dillon, OF The Post Dispatch. General Diaz responded
Spanish, thanking the Merchants Exchanga for the
warm welcome, which, said, he had deserved per-
sOnally, but which he accepted tribute for any
vices lie might have rendered his country. John W. Fos
ter, United States Minister 6pain and his wife, well
coined General Daz as special representative of the
National Government. After a snort rest the party
the parks This evening a reception given in his
har
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE IRISH AGITATION.

LONDON, March 16.-A dispatch to The Times
from Dublin says that the Government has refused
to accept the evidence Of James Mullett.
Carey, the informer, has received letters from
all parts of the Kingdom stating that there are
plenty of men to take the places OF those arrested
He IS now not allowed to read the newspapers con-
tanning attacks upon him.
DUBLIN. March 16-The Waterford Court of As
sizes crowded to-day. as 1t was expected that
the Crown would proceed with the case against Dir.
Biggar. member of Parliament for Cavan. for his
utterances 10 q speech he delivered in Waterford
last December No bill, however, was presented
by the Grand jury.
1t is doubtful whether Mr.. Parnell will attend the
Philadelphia convention of the Land League. He
thinks the business IN the House OF Commons will
be of superior interest
key TO important cipher documents has been
obtained mt CrOssmagcn. One of tho informers in
connection with the PhGnix Park murders will
testify at the Belfast assizes.
HAvRE, March 16.-John Walsh was released
from custody to-day.
o'DONOvAS ROSA IMPLICATED.
LONDON, March 17.-It is stated that magis-
trate has uneaTthed astounding evidence connect
ing ODonovan Rossa with the Patriotic Brother
hood conspiracy.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
COUNTERFEITERs OF COIN.


WAsHINGToN. March 10-Chief Brooks. of the
Treasury Secret Service, says that the number
of counterfeiters has increased many. fold
since metal currency resumed circulation,
aud that the amount of base money now
current is much greater thar before that resump--
ton but that the total amount OF bogus money made
Is much less. Counterf.ters Of greenbacks National
bank notes and bonds necessarily y men Of great
skill aud were the rossessors Of sope means.
They were for the most part men
who would not steal and commit burglaries but
made engraving and connterfsiting their profess
sion. When they had completed the plates for
counterfeit issue they were In the habit Of
printing large number of notes. and the capture
OF counterfeiting establishmen: during the Of
paper currency, MAS almost always accompanied by
the seizure and destruction of Thousands OF dollars
in face value of their production ready To DO
worked off upon tie public.
The coming Of counterfeit subsidiary silver ana
of gold coin brings smaller prohts but requires
comparatively little skill and experience. snd sneak
thieves burg ars and confidence men are won't 70
vary their enterprise by OCCASIONALLY resorting To II.
An outlay of two or three dollars, will, If the
operation Is successfully carried on. result
i'm a profit of $50 or $50 Small
pam phlets havs beer issueo for the benefit OF in-
tending count ffeiers OF coin, descrbi the alloys
W iob are hest calculated to deceive the unsus-
pacting fradesman, and the process by which plas-
{ cr of paris mouds may be made from. the genuine
pieces.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March 16.-The United States Steamer Quin-
nebaug has sailed from Lisbon.
VIENNA, March I6.-The Lower House has adjourned
after adopting the budget aud bill Tor the relief OF the
sufferers by the floods.
ROME. March 16-The man who recently fired at the
coat the front of the Austrian Embassy here
Las been sentenced 10 three years banshmeIt
B Rim. March l6-The Upper House Of the Landtag
has adopted the budget the form In which II
adopted by the Lower House. The Landtag has been
prorogued until April Is.
BERLIN. March l6The Haiionol Zeiiun0 says that Ad
mra Won Stosch has urged the Emperor TO accept his
resignation Chie OF the Ministry of Marine for po
cal aud personal reasons.
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
INDUCED NOT TO MARRY 4 SEAASTRES
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

BosToN, March 16.-Miss Cora Barker, a
seamstress, has begun breach of-promise sult for
$4,000 against John C. Phillip and heir Of the late
Eben B. Phillips OF swampscott, who died leaving a
estate valued at about SlO0OO00 Miss Bakers homo
ia In Norrdgewock Me-, but she has for
employed by a Lynn tailor She is about thirty years
old and described as fair looking and very industrious
Mr.. Philips said TO have been very attentive TO her.
and made the engagement known TO his friends with
much apparent satisfaction. The wedding outfits for
both ma le aud Mr Phillips invited friends
TO tue wedding which To have occurred last
meT. Before the "eddng the fouds OF tue expect
aut bridegroom induced hun TO break OF the nstch.
Phillips Is bout thirtS five forty years old and
puted 10 be worth several hundred thousand dollars
New-York tribune., 1883-03-17
TROUBLES or BUSINESS MEN.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 16.-The Chaplin
Paper and Pulp Company has ned petition in iusolv
ency The liabilities reported between $4,000 and
$4,000. Among the creditors the Holy oke and
Whiting Paper Companies, Dickinson n Clark OF
Hoyoke, and the Collins Manufacturing Company, Of
Wilbrahnm.
PHILADELPHIA, March 16.-Samuel Hecht x Co.,
wholesale dealers In notions have failed The llabi-
ties reported at $4,000, and the nominal ssets
$4,000.
NEw-0RLEAss. March 16-Luclus w. Miller A Co.
dealers In machinery, have failed, with liabilities OF
S3e.I2A. and assets OF S2D. .O7O.