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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-10
FOR SALE CHEAP.

THE FRAME HOUSE. WITH BAY WIN
dow. adjoining williams brick house on
Buel street. will be sold cheap for cash, in
installments. with or without the lot or furni-
tnre. For particulars. apply to John A. Me-
Oormick ct D. p. Jones, corner OF Robbins and
buel strsets. jyl7 1ms
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10
4 Parsons Faith in Grace.

A few days ago minister on one Of
the western roads sat down to his dinner
at a station, and, bending over his plate,
murmured silent grace.
Always do that?" inquired a rough
looking specimen who sat beside him.
Yes, my friend, replied the dominic
81 never miss returning thanks to the
Giver of all mercies. You don't know
how much good it does
"Does it do the grub any good?" asked
the stranger, becoming interested. IF
it does any good at all, L should want it
to commence with the grub"
"It certainly does" returned the par
son earnestly, hoping to make convert.
"Tbink that piece of bootleg has been
benefited" as he pointed at the dominic s
dish.
II think So said the preacher sin
cerely. Il think there is no doubt about
It,"
"And it is thing you can make work
right straight along, or is there limit
to the game?'
cit never fails" persisted the minis
ter, who had an especially nice steak be-
fore him.
"Thenw exclaimed the stranger, grasp
ing the parsons plate and substituting it
for his own dish of doughnuts and beans,
"you pray this business of mine up to "A
square meal, while I get away with the
grub already ssnctified. Go it, stranger!
Don't leave lick on my account. and if
you make the rifle you can bet your eter
nal fortune is made right on the line of
this road! And any man who can tone a
bean dinner up to satisfying meal can t
60 broke in this country, not while the
raw material holds oat and my mouth is
in order"
But the parson finished the beans and
doughnuts in silence, and the stranger
wrapped up the "sanctified grub" with
further suggestion that if the dominic
lost his grip on that plate there were
plenty more beans in the cellar for him
to practice on until he struck the combi'
alton.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10
The Worst Lines In English Poetry.

In criticsing With severity the piece
on Mary Magdalen which stands in the
forefront of Crashaw's poems, and bears
the title of 1.-The Weeper," have the
misfortune to find myself at variance
however, avoid the conviction that the
obtrusion of this eccentric piece on the
Threshold of his shrine has driven away
from it many q woodbe worshipper. II
language is ever able to abuse in the
hands of clever poet, it is surely out.
ragged here. Every extravaganza and in
appropriate image is dragged to do SER
vice to this small idea-namelv, that the
Magdalen is forever weeping. Her eyes
therefore, are sister springs, parents OF
rills, thawing crystal. hills of snow,
Heavens of ever falling stars, eternal
breakfasts for brisk cherubs, sweating
bows of balsam, nests of milky doves, .
voluntary mint of silver, and Heaven
knows how many inconRruous objects,
from one to another of which the labor.
ing fancy fits in despair and bewilder.
ment. In this poem all is resigned to
ingenuity; We are not moved or softened,
we are merely startled. and the irritated
reader is at least appeased for the
fatigues he has endured by u frank GUT
faw, when he SEES the poet, at his wits
end for a smile, plunge into the abyss OF
absurdity, and style the eyes OF the Mag
dalen
Two walking baths two weeping motions
Portable and tompendious oceans.
These are the worst lines in Crashaw.
They are, perhaps. the worst lines in all
EpOlish noetrv Init thew must not be
omitted here, since they indicate to us
the principal danger, to which not he
only; but most of his compeers were Ii
able. 1t was from the tendency to call q
pair of eyes portable and compendious
oceans" that Waller and Dryden, after
both of them stumbling on the same
stone in their youth, finally delivered
US Cornhill Magazine.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10

A gentleman near Winchester, New
York, made rookery in front OF his
house, in which he planted some beauti-
full ferns, and. having put up the follow
ing notice, found it more efficient and
less expensive than spring guns or man
traps. The fear inspiring inscription
was:-
"Beggars beware, Scolopeniriums and
Polypodiums are set here"
The wall of gentleman's house near
Elinburg some years since exhibited q
board on which was painted a threat
quite as difficult for the trespasser to
understand as the preceding
ANY one entering these enclosures
will be shot and prosecuted"
An eccentric old gentleman placed in
field on his estate . board with the
following generous offer painted there
on
II will give this field 10 any man who
IL contented."
1t was not long before he had ON sppli-
cant.
We'll. my man, arc you . contented
fellow"
Yes, sir; very"
"Theu why do You want my held?'
The spplican. did not wait to reply.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10
Deaf in One Ear.

A pretty girl presented herself, the
other day. at o clinic in one OF the hos
pital, of Vienna, and asked to be exam
ined, explaining that she had become
suddenly deaf in one of her ears, and
none of her friends could account for
the unexpected affection. Prof. Gruber
kindly replied that he would see what
he could do, and accordingly began to
question her as to the circumstances i'm.
mediately attending the appearance OF
her deafness. After much hesitation,
and with many bushes, rather one pro-
longed blush. the girl at last confessed
that when her lover returned home after
long absence he took her in her arms,
and pressing his lips to her ear confer.
red upon that organ most intense and
vigorous kiss. At that instance she felt
a sharp pain and had been deaf ever
since. The professor made an examina-
ton, and found that the drum OF the ear
had actually been ruptured, aud there is
no reason to doubt that the kiss did It.
The old consolation suggested after re-.
cording this painful accident is that 1t
need never be repeated. If ardent lovers
will only remember that o Kind Provi-
dence has provided feature far more
kissable than the ear, and one which no
amount Of osculatory denomination has
ever been known to injure. Waveriy
Monthly.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10
He Would Sec for Himself.

A story is in print to the effect that in
q certain Office under the crown it WAS
found necessary many years ago to en-
ploy Q staff Of foreign examiners in order
to translate the documents which we're
submitted in support OF certain charges.
An old German was seated with one OF
the commissioners. renowned for his
piety and courteous speech. Tue CON-
missioner. pointing to name on the list /,
inquired what had become Of him. The
German replied:
"Oh, he is dead and gone to hell"
The commissioner. horror struck, re-
piled:
my dear sir, You must not speak of
him in that way"
Never.a. mind" said the German,
"never-a. mind" then in Q mysterious
and emphatic whisper he added "You
vsit-some day you will seel"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10

Corn Soup. An excellent soup can be
made by taking one can Of corn and
boiling the corn in one quart OF milk and
water in equal proportions; season with
salt, pepper and butter. After It has
boiled for about ten minutes stir in it
three we'll beaten eggs. Serve hot, With
little rolled cracker. sdded just before
sending TO table.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10

For q long time the variations Of the
very large tower clock Of the White
Star Line in New York could not be 90.
counted for; but one day the man who
had charge Of 1t saw pigeon light ON
the minute hand and ride there until il
got to such an angle that il would clip
Of, which caused the clock to lose two
or three minutes.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10

From the lowest depth tbsrs is . path
10 the Hottest height.-Carlyle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-05-10

lSutu tudt can enlist Qer services In
making that horrid old man withdraw
the imputation he has cast on my broth
er's conduct"
"And when will you go?"
"rhis very evening"" said the girl, de-
terminedly, but on this occasion simply
to reconnoitre the enemy's outposts.
Tomorrow will pay her q visit when
her father or grandfather, or whatever
relation the old Turk may be to her, is
gone to business"
1t was beautiful moonlight night as
Ethel and stood in front Of Mr.. Cos
wells mansion. They we're sitting in
front of the house, the old man, the girl,
and young man, whom we could not
recognize in the dim light.
Presently they went aside, and the
next minute the lamps were lit in q room
on the second floor, and the blinds were
drawn down.
Suddenly / gave a start.
Ethel, said, watch that shadow
on the blind-the shadow of man with
q big mustache and long pointed beard
As live that is the shadow saw on the
blind of the partition the night Grosven.
or's bill was lost
+! had told Ethetof this little Incident
before, but she had, as had my self
given it no significance; but now she was
alert to its importance.
Gerald" she said, "are you surei
See, he comes to the window again
Look J. is it hep"
"As surely" replied, .as I now
stand beside you in this lane"
Then We must act ct once"
How"
''Do not distract me with questions
Como along"
She went boldly mp to the door Of the
house, rang the bell and asked 10 SEX
Mr.. Goswell. Just then the fair girl va
had seen, came tripping down ths
stairs.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
STREET PAVEMENT ERRORS TO BE
AVOIDED.

Every one who has considered the stree
pavement question and posted himself, is
convinced that mesquite block pavement i:
the most available, can be put down cheaper,
and will rank in the first class as TO durability
and cleanliness. The best streets in Calves
ton are wooden blocks.
The paving with granite, or any stone or
composition that will Withstand the traffic of a
comm ercial street; is out of the question.
Macadam is not only Objectionable for its
filthiness, but in the end is the most expensive
pavement that can be put down, as it requires
constant expense to be kept up and kept clean.
1t has proved failure in every city where il
has been used
One of the dangers or errors to be avoided
is to keep our city authorities from attempting
experiments. The experience of other cities is
worth more than the crude ideas of aldermen
who are anxious to immortalize their own
crude notions.
Commerce street is good street to try the
mesquite block pavement on to begin with.
that the road bed shall be dressed down so as
to make the pavement conform to the curbs:
then well rolled or pounded down-the blocks
to be six inches deep, and the spaces to be
well filled with broken stone screened of
all dirt; a layer ef sand to plant the
blocks; and then firmly driven to solid
basis; no tar or pitch should be used Such
a pavement can be easily taken up and laid
down again in case it is necessary to get at
pipes or sewers. The use of tar or pitch is
entirely superauous, especially with mesquite
blocks. A 6-inch block is better than a H.
inch
Commerce street has such firm road-bed
in consequence of the continued layers of
gravel that have been placed upon it that it |
offers firm foundation for a block pavement |
without making one.
We have heard of some nonsensical ideas
advanced from the Street and Bridge COM
nttee that will cost the city double the
amount of a pavement such as we have de-
'cribed and not be so good.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
G. II. MuelIer's

Stock of artists and painters materials en-
bracing material for oil and water color paint
ing, lead pencil drawing, crayOn and pastel
painting, porcelain and china decoration
chrome photography, wax flowers, decorative
art, coach painting, artists fine brushes mathe-
NAUTICAL instruments, Oh and water color paint
ings, engravings and chrOmos surpasSes any
thing yet seen in Texas and students and low
ers of art in its various types should see this
elegant stock. He has also the largest and best
selected stock of picture frames and mould
ings, all sizes, ever brought TO San Antonio,
which he is Offering at extremely low figures.
He has the sole agency for the well known and
most durable Asbestos" paints ready for USE
These paints in color and durability are admit
TO be the highest grade in the market His
stock of oils, paints and wall paper is complete,
and his supply of window glass of every size
and description is very large. Byscalling at
2O5 Commerce street, the public can be pleased
in any of the lines mentioned as well as in the
low prices, which are d rule of the house.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
New Billiard Parlor.

Messrs. Sommers & Peterson, of the Post
Office Exchange, have just completed their
fine billiard pa"lOr in connection with their
saloon opposite the post office. The tables are
two billiards and one six-pOcket fifteen ball
pool; all of them of the celebrated Monarch
make, out of the Brunswick & Bake Co.'s fac
tory. In connection with this they keep on
hand full assortment of the choicest wines,
liquors and cigars, both domestic and i'm
ported. They keep the celebrated Monarch
and Ripy brands of whisky, unsurpassed any
where. Connected with the establishment is the
POsTOFFICE EXCHANGE RESTAURANT.
The undersigned have opened the large and
spacious restaurant opposite the POstOffice
where we will pay special attention 10 furnish
ing large suppers for sOciabes, balls etc and
where we will be pleased TO see all our friends
and epicurians-"und allie feinschmecker. D."
First-cldss cooks first-class attendance and not
TO be OutdOne in moderate charges will be our
motto. 2-2l-3m SIMMAEG & HAMPEL.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
SPECIAL ELECTION.

Whereas. 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 II. French, Mayor of the city of San An
tonic. in accordance with section - of the city
charter, and by virtue of the power conferred
an election be held, in the Second ward of this
CITY on
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

THE death of two children is due to the
carelessness of the city administration or to a
system of false economy which prevents an
expenditure for covering the bitches which
run through the city. One of the two was
drowned last week, the other yesterday. The
bitches are death traps and should be covered.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

THE toast: "To the Federal Union May
it be perpetuated," was not responded to at
Governor Irelands legislative supper. The
man to respond was absent and those present
bent their brows in silence.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
THE GAMBLING PROBLEM.

Our city is going through an old experience,
the suppression OF gambling. The result will
be beneficial, but not absolutely success; it
may result in retiring the evil from public
view and breaking up the ground floor, cleo
tric-light saloons, where the day labores and
working classes are robbed of their weeks
earnings.
Gambling is a natural vice, and its entire
suppression has not yet been accomplished in
large metropolitan cities. No doubt our
sporting fraternity will find method to pros
ecute their profession. There is nothing to
prevent clubs from being incorporated and
run upon the most approved plans. Club
rooms can be multiplied to meet the wants of
every class of people, and we warn the en-
thusiaslic reformers that there are many ways
Of whipping the devil around the stump. The
grand jury will adjourn and San Antonio will
open up as lively as ever.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
SATURDAY, March "a, PrOXimO,

for the election Of an Aldermen TO fil the I'M
expired term of George W. Caldwell, deceased.
The polls will be opened from Il. IN. to q
p. m, corner of Veramcndi and SOledad streets.
Presiding officer, Max NeuCudOrH
In testimony whereof I hereuntO
49,, sign my name and have caused the
LIS. seal of the city TO bee affixed this LIST
'-~-l day of March A. ID. 1882.
f. p. ClaudOn, j. IL, FRENCH,
City Clerk. Mayor,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
Special for Editors.

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ciation) are prepared to furnish daily tele-
tiers, containing special news of San Antonio
and district, Mexico and Great Britain at terms
which place it within the reach of all. For fur
ther particulars address the managing pro-
prietOr, III. Ryder-TaylOr, EVENING LIGHT Of
fee, 235 Commerce street, San Antonio, Texas,
U. S. A, P. o. Box 545. The agency represents
the Austin Statesman, Fort Worth Daily Ga
zette, Chicago Tribune. Ennis Recorder, ar :
other American and English newspapers. tt
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

THE contest for the alderman for the Third
ward was remarkable one. The candidates
were of the same political faith and both were
esteemed citizens. BY the election of either
the voters would have acquitted themselves
creditably. To choose between the two was
with many persons difficult. The result is
gnobiectionable to all. The Alderman elect,
Mr.. John H. Bolton, is a gentleman of known
integrity and will, we doubt not, serve the
public satisfactorily. While he has more
cause than is usual for graduation his oppo-
nent may rest assured that had the other can =
didate not been of Captain Bottoms calibre he
would have been elected by an overwhelming
majority
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
FOR SALE

The Residence of the Late Ex-Governor
Davis.
The residence of the late Ex-Governor Davis
at Austin, Texas, is for sale The house is
large and rOOmy; the grounds are highly i'm
proved and every modern convenience has
been studied to make the premises cOmfOrta-
be. About seven acres of ground is included
in the property. The site is one of the finest in
the State. Mrs. z. j. DAVIS,
If Austin, Texas.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
MONDAY, MARCH IL, 1888.

IT IS suggested that as Virgins has already
"gone to Halifax" his cup of felicity is full.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

1T is reported that the water of the Alamo
ditch is polluted by refuse at the Menger ho-
tel. AS water from this ditch is used by
many persons after it has passed the Menger
hotel, an investigation should be made aud
means adopted to prevent the continuance of
the practice Of defling it. The evil results of
the practice are so obvious that they need not
be mentioned.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12
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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

AT THE Governors supper at Austin, given
to the members Of the Legislature, the first
toast was against the division of the State
which was responded to by a carpet-bagger
named Chenowith. 1t was followed by
toast to the memory Of Sam Houston, the
father of Texas and the author of the annexa-
ton clause reserving the right to divide Texas
1t takes carpet-bagger to tell US of the glory
Of the Lone Star State.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

The New Orleans Times-Democrat de-
votes column of its valuable space to the de-
Tense of duellism, subject which, we think,
may be dismissed in few lines. AS society
in this country does not brand as a coward a
man who, because of family ties or other good
cause, refuses to engage in duelling, but in
stead applauds him for so refusing, it may be
asserted without fear decentralization that as
rule society can spare all duellists, and that
the loss of any one Of them would be felt by
but few persons.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

GOVERNOR IRELAND has reinstated him self
in the hearts of the Democracy by stating that
''the opponents of Democracy in the last cleo
ton were aided from Washington City" Mr.
Ireland is Governor; he holds high position;
he should state nothing that is not the truth
even when reviewing a political campaign.
We now call on him to give his evidence of
the truth Of the statement made. If such aid
had been given from Washington who was it
given to 1? To Colonel Jones? To the Re-
publicans We think the Governor forgot
his place for the moment and became the
irresponsible stump orator.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

THE editor of the San Antonio LIGHT says
he cannot resist the temptation whenever
the Confederate flag is unturled to the breeze
to give it a shot. But the editor of the LIGHT
found no difficulty in resisting that sort Of
temptation during the four years that the Ccn-
iederate flag foated every day in the breeze
i Houston Age.
Dan, it is strange You can't appreciate a
figure OF speech" The American flag ex-
cites you as much as red rag does bull
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-12

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