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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09
LOCAL NOTES.

Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hall. 1S-S-Gt
Those are nobby checks In ready made
suits. at Panooast q Sons. l0-20-lmo.
bas~Use the Excelsior polishing paste
and ha re your silver ware replated by
Dor q ENoEKE. 12-2-lm
Every smoker should try little Joker"
See our neokwear for fall,
lO-20-lmo. PANCoAsT Il SoN.
For good and cheap Photographs 60 to
T.. Rlvoire, artist, II Navarro street.
No other houses but Ramsay q Ford
sells the Rienhardt d Loelof Tree.
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hail. 12-s-Gt
For life-slze Crayon Portraits go to f.
Rivoire, artist, II Navarro s,ieet.
A bran new piano, never used, cost
$3.50, can be bought az n bargain. by
calling on or addressing Il. L. johnson,
IIGuf office. 1l-l2-tf
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, ut Turner hall. 12-S-6t
ray~DoE & ENGELKE does the most
stylish monographs In The South. 2-lm
Our custom deoariment Is superior
this fall. Finest o, imported and domes-
tic goods. PANooAsr " Son.
Ramsay & Ford use The celebrated
Rienhardt q Loelolf saddle trees. Him
Remember the orphans benefit on
the 18th, at Turner hall. 12-S-Gt
Hats, everything new for fall, at
1C 20-'mo. PANCoAsT " Sons.
For Carrie de VS. at $3.50 and $500,
cabine, at $50 AND 5 100, aud panel size
at 500 and 500 DO en-. 30 10 Il.
pivnita arlial n NnynrIn airppf-
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ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.


We have come to the conclusion to
offer cur entire silk department at cost,
for the simple reason thar we haven't
the facilities for displaying the same, or
the room to carry this line in such large
quantities MS in the past. This depart
ment embraces black and all colors of
plain and gros-grain. radZamere, surrah.
ohangeable, and in fact everything that
belongs TO ilrst-class silk department.
We will also sell at cost our plain and
brocaded velvets and velveteens. We
only ask the ladies to call and see for
themselves, and they will be convinced
that we never advertise anything that
we do not bind ourselves TO stick to.
ll-29-l2t s. DEUTsCH q Co.
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PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

w. X. Dial. Of San Marcos, Is Mt the
st. Leonard.
Daniel A. Foote, Of Chicago, Is at the
st. Leonard.
Judge A. j. Peeler, of Austin, Is at
the Menger.
Sheriff II. II. Hanna, of Travis county,
is in the city.
Judge J. A. Ware, of Eagle Pass, is at
the st. Leonard.
Captain b. F. Bayard Ia at the Menger
from Missouri.
G. II. Anderson and wife, OF Waco,
are guests OF the Vance.
Captain s. Tuttle and wife are at the
Menger, from Frlo county.
Mr.. Stephen Gould left last night for
the New Orleans exposition.
II. A. Mercer, a druggist from Pear
sail, Is registered at the Vance.
NJ. A. Toobey and wife, of Comfort,
Texas, Is at the Maverick.
Thos. w. Dodd, an attorney OF Tyler,
Is In the city with his family.
J.R. Murray, a prominent cattleman
OF Leesville, Is at the st. Leonard.
J. +. Walker and wife. Of Terrell, is
visiting the city for his wife'shealth.
ia. Wells, wife and family, from
Guadalupe county, are at the Vance.
w. W. Ford and ID. 4. Burke left last
evening for the New Orleans exposition.
Manuel Estevas, advance agent OF the
Mexican Dramatic company, Is at the
Vance.
Ex-Governor A. c. Hunt. of Laredo,
was in the city last night, but left for
Laredo this morning.
Alderman John Bolton left this morn
ing for Houston 20 attend the meeting
of the Masonic grand lodge.
DR.. Fred Terrell and wife have re-
turned from Boston. Massachusetts,
where they have been sojoJrning.
+. J. Eastwood and II. ID. Eastwood,
OF Milan county, are at the Vance.
Their visit TO the city is for the purpose
OF purchasing ranch.
Rev. A. II. Glle,t. A. NJ, agent
FOR the Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School Union. for the West and South,
and Bishop Mallilien, OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, a:e in the city.
Ms. Nelson Ciemow has returned to
her home. . : Blum Street. She has also
brought bone bouncing baby 20 re-
io,, c ibe her, OF her d;sconsolate hus-
band. NJ IS. tiemow has been on long
visit 10 Der mo, DER at Houston.
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SeasOna.ble.

Many colds are caught on the eve of
the morning, when arising from downy
couch, and stepping on a cold and badly
protected floor. This can be avoided by
getting fine, beautiful rugs. which have
Just arrived at l.. Wolfsons. lie has lust
received very large lot of fine Turkish
rugs Of many sizes, in the newest and
unique patterns as n special shipment
preceding the holidays, besides large
assortment Of velvet, tapestry and in
grains. Another surprise awaits the
visitor in viewing the fine and well Sc
lected display of children's perambula-
tors, In stock large and sufficiently as
sorted, and some ofwhich are sufficiently
stylish and grand to suit the most fastid-
lous. In the same department should
be mentioned the various styles Of carved
goods, such as wall pockets, corner
stands, book shelves and whatnots.
These goods have only lately arrived,
and will be closed out at very low Zig
ure during the next few days. l2-4-tf
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Having noticed In the San Antonio
Express of December 8, controversy
between Mr.. Charles w. Green and Mr..
George w. Rice, referring to certain
brands Of coal oil, beg to state TO our
patrons of Star oil, which has ALWAYS
enjoyed first-class reputation, and it
being the endeavor Of our company to
keep Star oil up to its full standard,
thereby securing safety and good, re-
liable light TO the consumer, that Mr..
Charles w. Green has, under date of No
vember "a, 1891, written to the Parsons
OIL company, st. Louis, mo such COM
pany existing) asking for prices on 10
barrels, also car load OF oil, and very
wisely suggests shipping the oil as pure
cider vinegar to secure low rates of
freight Finding out that the Parsons
Oh company, was not existing, Mr..
Green ordered and received 10 barrels Of
oil from Greely-Bonham Grocery COM
pany, Of st. Louis, bearing brand 'Prlme
White" which is quoted to cents less
per gallon than our Star oil. Certainly
our company did not, as Mr.. Green
claims, guarantee Prime White oil
equal to Star oil, and think il little
scheme OF Mr.. Green TO deceive the pat
rons Of Star oil. Besides, Mr.. Green has
not been supplied by me with Star oil
Tor over a week. Now leaving it 10 the
public to judge for themselves, remain,
very respectfully, G. l.. WAGNER.
l2-6-2t Agent Waters-Pierce Oil Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

The Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio railway system will place on
sale December 10, 1851, round trip tick
cts to New Orleans, at greatly reduced
rates for those desiring TO attend. As
this is the only direct all rail line, and
by far the most desirable route, 1t being
the short line, added to which are the
superior facilities of the double daily
trains with Pullman palace sleeper and
buffet cars attached, 1t of itself. COM
mends it to the public. For further in
formation call on, or address, IL. c. Ar
cher, ticket agent, San Antonio, or +.
W, PIERCE, Jr., General Passenger Agent,
Houston. S-l2-7t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

william Cameron & Co. have filed an
attachment suit In The District court
asaint Messrs. Olln & Calvert, of the
Driving Park association, for n debt of
some $1,000 end over. The attachment
was served by the sheriff on DR.. Olln's
three borses. Ocrllsl, Sleepy Tom and
Wondered. and also on his buggy and
int est in the driving park. This NOM
ing Mrs. DIN made affidavit as to her in
d;vidual ownership OF The horse Oculist.
aud DR.. DIN replevined the remaining
two, and his interest in the driving park.
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PAUL WAGNER'S BAZAAR
Avoid the Rush.

Call early to select from the largest
and most complete assortment of TOYS,
FANCY GOODS and CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS of every description at
PAUL wAGNER's BAZAAR. Our stock Of
velocipedes, Express Wagons and Wood
en- Toys in general are displayed in the
Bennett block, opposite of us.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

Ladies who a~e in any way particul n
: bort their appearance in the mode of
INNINGS of dress or bat weac, ca n
n W be sat SIZED. A la-ge lot Of assorte 1
co'oIs o. prie silk velvet. and in a va :
llefy OF patterns, has arrived at J..
Wolfson's. They are damaged by cut
In me "iold," and while actually worth
81 pes yard, viii be sold for trimming
purposes ri SIPS. The goods are of the
besr quality, rnd at the price quoted are
extremely low.
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Fresh Grated Horse Radish,
beef, etc, at Bells.


In illustration of the wonderfully low prices
at which we propose selling goods during the
coming season, read the following:
5Opicces black goods, l5c
10 pieces black goods, PIC.
5s pieces 40-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth SC, at SOC yard
~ pieces 40inch all wool French cashmere,
worth 81, NJ Gjc yard.
~, pieces l0-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth 81 20, ut Soc II yard
~ pieces Atwood French cashmere, worth
81 II, AT 1bc yard.
- pieces all wool French cashmere, 10 inches
wide worth 81 10, Mt 81 II yard.
That our stock has been well selected and Is
clean and fresh cannot be contradictcd, and an
examination will readily show the advantages
we offer HAAS a OPPENHEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09
Caution

All interested will take notice that
everyone will be prosecuted to the full
ex.ent of the law If detected selling
Prime Wblts,' "Standard White" or
o,her inferior oils for Star oil. The I'M
designed and their customers are the
only parties IN possession of and author
lied 10 deal in S,ar oil.
l2-9-6t WATERS PIERCE on Co.
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Fine Wines.

Many lovers Of good, pure wines will
be GLAD to learn that the popular and re-
liable bouse of Hugo d Schneider have
lately received, per ex steamer Weser,
from Bremen, Germany, large and
varied invoice OF superior, pure Rhine
wines, specially selected by Mr..
Schmeltzer whilst In Europe the past
summer, consisting of 800 cases Of the
following choice and desirable brands:
Niersteiner, Deideshelmer, Rauenthaler,
Macrobrunner, Ruedesheimer and Berg,
which they are offering at figures to suit
every one, ranging from Ss so to SIS
per dozen. Also direct from England.
per ex steamer Victoria, 200 casks GUM
ness stout and 200 casks Bass pale ale,
which, on account Of low ocean freight,
they are Offering at lower figures imam
ever offered in this market. l2-5-2Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

\ fine iugroin car pet for DC
a good WOODEN carpet for soc.
4 splendid wooden carpet for 15c.
Brussels carpet for zoe.
Nnpin mat, ny, fine new cOlors, $50.
Canton mating 25c.
Golored MATING best qua lily, Bic to l5c.
Floor oil clio b, hearth rugs,
trumb cloth, door mas,
Woo'en squares, something new.
]. -S-lht HAAS * OPPENHEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

Joe Fuller got black eye from
Tom Muldoon last night.
"A man found a saddle on West Hous-
ton street this morning.
Rehearsal of the Philharmonic
society tonight at O'Clock.
james st. Glare has been arrested
for theft of robe from Mr.. llaldeman.
"A bunch Of keys. which was found,
are at the LGnT Office awaiting the
owner.
j dge Neuendorf fixed the bond Of
John jirmuih, for assaulting captain
Story, at $1,000.
MIR. Modesto Torres, Sanitary In
spector, is now on duty on MIR. Opper-
mans old beat.
"A Sunday school conference of the
NJ. +. church will begin In this city to-
night at 1880 o'clock.
Mamie Valino the day before yester-
day lost n diamond bracelet between
Government hill and tine city.
is the mosquito a bird? was the
question asked LIGHT reporter by n
gentleman suffering from inebriosiias.
-Personal.-Mr. 4. c. Raleigh, II in
the city, will please call and see I. b.
johnson, at this office. l2-s-2t
"A mile race on skates Is arranged TO
take place one night this week, between
two well known young men OF this city.
An attempt was made by horse
thieves recently TO steal the horses OF
Mr.. Rosenberger. on kingsbury street.
Morning and evening services for
the remainder of this week by Rev.
Father Hyatt, at st. Mary's Catholic
church.
-Deiec,iye Hughes found one of En-
erson's little children wandering on The
streets this morning and brought 1t
home in his arms.
Two MeXioars have been arrested
nm the IIelo,es for theif. and are ex-
nertrd to nrl;ye his afternoon and be
nlnccd i'm fhe county ioil,
.,,ti1i,,,, ,.orn,ii los boen ,ronted
10, rioid v ~ ro oc'ion Of a 1nmber
~, ,V tho son,b s;Ie of Ma,Imoros
street. First ward. 10 cost 500.
,ro,nr,,ory la,,ers or Standardization
80. ,.ua',i'd' 4 ocl wood Iris
49,, 49, 81, in 'ho $40 o-Jonn novelI
, ~ h I'LL ~ hoin,, e,.eJ ot : ,oO0
'"o Uo''u o''"s "''N ~ YV' H., u
-heal esih,e nrahsleI' ilen,!e
IhNhe anu M",H W. l'fhe ~ ~ ~ ~.
Oppehhe,mer, - nc ,es. Pa vi su.ney
10y, anu I=o "cres VI 'ne sauie SURVEY
sJloo.
me SuulDe'Ian Irespa ,erian
church anu SUNDAY scloo, are arL"ng,ns
ior gfand ohliSlmas 'es,'N , any, .u eI h'i,
talnment 10 De given uprlng 'ne hui
DAYS fu.iher ho'ioe ol ua'e VIII ne
gwen
"A grand rehearsal OF the programme
for this evening. n Turner hall, was
gone through Lass night. 1t is certain.
from what lhe LIGhT reporter saw and
heard there, that to-nighfs entertain
ment viii be highly successful.
1t is iumore hat some attachments
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

by MS, so that II you ouly have 81 you can get
good one. Clothing below any former offer
ings;
Con,l emen's figured print suits at ....S 90
Genuemens fancy cashmere suits at. 100
Gcn,lemen's absolutely all wool suits ut 10 W
dentlemen's one-button cutaway worst
tu suith NJ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. o.. ..ss.. IL %
Gcntlemens Harris cassimere suits at. 10 20
button cuiaway suits at'..,.........,1, Is 90
Geniiemens basket diagonal suits at .. Is 90
Gentlemens globe cashmere fOurbut-
ION cutaway suits M. .......,..,.,...... - 90
6cntlenens blue four-button corkscrew
sulis, very hne, ut. Observation-Disclosures. 20 %
uentlemcn Shown tour-button cutaway
suits, exta fine, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. "a 30
screw, very handsome, at. ............. ss 90
i2-Sl5t HAAS X OPPFNHEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

S East Commerce street, has Just re-
ceived the latest designs 70 holiday
goods, consisting of cellu'oid blessing
cases. Flo enGe SEES, wing seis. nail
sets, infant seis, odor cases, cigar cases,
cut glass and cologne 10 .'es; also a
large assori nent OF Virgins. Pa'mec's,
Lundbo.g. Colga e 5 and Lub'n's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

our stock of quilts and comforts Is complete,
and we will offer special inducements TO early
purchasers.
A simple fact is worth a shipload of argI-
ment; therefore Il call will dspcl all doubts
from your minds. We are surely offering
goods at such low values as will cause your
surprise. HAAS * OPPENHEIMrR
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

The Frank ID. Zottarelli Company will
furnish first class music throug-
out the coming season for balls and par
talent in the city and viii insure salts
faction whenever called upon. Give us
trial. Address 6l2. Avenue T..
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

now suit of clothes or an ovcrcoat for Christ
mas. Just read the prices and you can see that
you can get either nj any price from us;
Suits for boys TO 49, ~ 20 to $50
suits for boys 10 10 10, 81 10 to $500.
Ovcrcoais for boys ~ 100.
l2-S1jt HAAS ~ OpPENHEtMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

And call on Emanuel Abrahams for bar
gains in fine brandies, French cordials,
and straight WHISTLES, at 2OG Commerce
street. 12-S-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

Carpenter and builder, 2l5 West Com
merce street, next Daily Express. Store
fitting speciality. All kinds of jobblng
promptly attended to. S-2G G-m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

We have too many 'et 'es rnd misses coai's
on hP -, aud rs we p'c IPv' HgP We v Tildw e
teT, we lave put ibe prices vnv dowr.
80 tineHl wool do pa1s, SS.
Tiis is an nsso";ed lo,. Among ihcm you
" II fiud c'op'.s tIat sod 70 me " Ms hgh rs
Si2 40 Sl5. We lose money o. eve =" coax in
the iot. HAAS X OPPGNnEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

The LIGHT Annual and Guide for 1885
is now in the hands OF the primer. An
edition of 5000 coolies VIII be printed
The book will be valuable advertising
copy early. 0-l9-tf
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Every one purchasing TO the amount
OF one dollar or more, Will be presented
with bottle of champagne.
12-G-20t HARRY BAUM q Co.
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Are bound to be sold, and / sell them,
for cash. at prices that will astonish all.
Call on the Cash grocer, Emanuel Abra-
hams, 200 Commerce street. 12-S-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

And can offer bargains in confectionery,
fireworks, fire crackers, nuts, raisins
and figs. EMANUEL ABRAHAMs,
l2-S-6t 2OG Commerce street.
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Come and inspect our large assortment
of Plush and Leather Goods.

We have the largest assortment of
Toys in the State. A visit to our store
will convince you of the fact. See the
Bargains we oflerIpn our &c, l0c. 25c, SOC
and 81 90 counters. Mechanical Toys,
Children's Furniture, School Desks,
Girls Velocipedes, etc., etc.
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ll-l3-tf

Can offer you, for cash, great bargains
in wines and liquors for this month;
BOG Commerce street. l2-S-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

In Mumm's extra dry champagne. Rhine
wine in cases. cannot be undersold on
these goods. EMANUEL ABRAHAMs,
12-S-6t BOG Commerce S, rect
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

In sums of $1,000 ard upwards. Hi'tol
Il Young, pos West Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

At the Cash grocery sore OF Emanuel
Abrahams, 2O6 Commerce street. ct
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

Has removed his office 20 the Kamp
mann block, convenient to elevator.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

Fire Wo,ks, Toys, &c.
at Bells. cor. Houston st. ard Ave. G.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

by Rice Brothers, another supply of ID
Kings new discovery. l2-S-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

Ship all saddle leather direct from Cal
forna. 1l-ll-1m
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WAGNER 5 BAZAAR.

1t will please you to call on us and
examine the Low Prices we have on all
our goods. We have no special prices
for One Day Only, but our drives are for
EVERY day. We will always guarantee
our prices lower than the lowest.
READ OUR PRICES:
Per Set.
Best IIaviand China Dinner Plates oct. 5 20
Best Haviland China breakfast Plates. 10
Best Haviand China Cups and saucers 10
Other goods in proportion.
Fine China Mossrose Tea Sets, a pieces. 30
white Granite Decorated Chamber Sets. 25
Mossrose Chamber Sets 10 pieces .,..... 30
Tin Toilet Sets, Japanned, pieces 10
Decorated China Moustachc Cups and
saucers. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cents per pair
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And thousands of other articles too
numerous to mention.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

at Bells, cor. Houston st. and Ave. c.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

402 East Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-09

COTTAGE wANTRD-Of from four or
" nve rooms, convenient to this fiice. Ad-
dress Tenant" care of Light Office, giving
location and price.
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MISPLACED black leather vaisc, with
INl the name IN letters like these engraved on
the steel plate on the side, Il. W. CAMMER.
For Information leading to It's recovery lib
eral reward will be raid Leave information
at the san Antonio Light office.
12-s-3t u. W. CANMER,
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AnlGuSGp Beer |
Cheap Column.

E'OR RENT Offices in the Kampmarn build
II ing, with all the modern convenierr"s. Ap-
ply to J. n. Kampmann or II. d. kanpmuun
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-07

Of other miserabies like himself. Centuries
OF suherings, pains, and misery, OF perse-
cuuons that crush down the most vital
forces OF our nation, are heard In these re-
citais and shrieks. These tones OF deep
sorrow recall the fortunes Of the last GEN.
Jury. the stiiied cries under the sticks and
Wmps OF our own time, the darkness OF the
cellars, the wildness Of the woods, the tears
OF The starving wife. The peasants Of the
villages on the Siberian highway UNDER
stand these tunes; they know their true
meaning from their own experience, and
the appeal OF the Neschastnyic--oi the
"suferers." as our people cal all prison.
eFs--is answered by the poor; the most
destitute widow, signing herseY with the
cross, brings her coppers or her piece OF
bread and deeply bows before the chained |
sufferer" grateful to him for not disdain- |
ing her small offering. Prince Rrapottine
IN Nineteenth Centars.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-07
rxteut Of the Cars Esia'e'

London 1inlesI .o,,t | I
sonemav form some idea o. u" I,o nus.
.of the possessions belonging 70 VIA :
ION Emperor, as properly lln'I ~. tbot
e.tnohod Ia the Crown, when we he'ii ''"S
atlacaI1 .a; estates alone cover All area oil
~. ~ 900 coo desiatins, or over lIO,0OO Sgu"
boipe, about three times the SIZE VI
III, and Wales. The Nertchinsh es
80 in Eastern Siberia, are estil,i'''0 IL
c o,,, is 600. 600 desjatins- In inc AItaI
aoOt are situ ted the gold ana silNel
Yoines of Barnaul, PauloV, Sm'!ov' "u
Toluiepp; the copper-iounur! rt,s at
SCUM, and the great ifon-"9 H;A1r;ct
Gayrilov, in the SaiagiroN ms
The receipts from these enormous $
~ are in a ridiculously pit1ul ITO
a. their extent. In the year 1857 they
~ TO $4,000 rubies, OF a httle
asnn're than COS, 900; while for 1873 the
rn.ranue was estimated at less than IAN this
49,, or about 100000 rllbes. The rents,
e." rave a surplus over expense OF admin
;str,fion of about o million and nan oil
'.,iIes ON the other hand, the worKir s
80 the mines showed \ deficit OF over |
,a;llion. Hence the result just mac ated
PARTIAL explanation OF this very unsatis
factory state OF things is to d. fount
in the situation OF the mn'tS, which
are generally in places cutie desli
tute Of wood, while the sfhoitmg.work
were naturally situated in district
wher. wood abounds, sometimes as nue.
az $40 or 700 kilometres distant from tn
mines. The cost OF transport OF raw ma
,srials became considerable In this way
By degrees all the wood available IN ia
neighborhood OF the smelting-works D.
came used up, aud II was necessary
fetch wood from distances oil even over ~
kilometres. Formerly the mines were rea
lv penal settlements, worked by convict
Who were partly helped by immigran
whose sons were exempted from militia
service on the condition OF working in t
mines. But since the abolition of scribe
this system has been quite altered, n
there Is now great deal OF free labor
the ordinary conditions,