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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
A Gandsr That Danced.

A bobolink, placed in a cage with
some canaries, exhibited great delight at
their songs. He did not sing himself,
but with peculiar cluck could always
set the canaries singing. After a while
he began to learn their songs note by
note, and in the course Of few weeks
mastered the entire song.
A lively air on violin will sometimes
set whole flock Of geese wild with de-
light. On one occasion, at country
wedding there was curious perform
ance. Alter dinner a lady entertained
the guests assembled on the lawn with
music from an ACCORDION. A flock of
geese were feeding in the road just be-
low the house, and with outstretched
necks answered back with loud notes OF
satisfaction. Soon white gander com
menced to dance lively jig, keeping
good time to the music. For several
minutes he kept up the performance to
the great delight of the company. The
experiment was tried several times for d
week or more, and the tones Of the &C.
cordeon never failed to set the old
gander into lively dance. Popular Sci
ence Monthly
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
QuinIne.

Quinine is an alkaline substance OBJ
tained by chemical processes somewhat
tedious and expensive, from cinchona
bark, which yields two to three per cent.
Of its weight. This quinina, or quinine,
IS almost universally used in the form of
a sulphate-a union Of the 9kali with
sulphuric acid-and whenever outline is
spoken Of without qualification the sur
phate of quinine is meant. The reader
has doubtless noticed that in all pre-
scriptions the suIphate of quinine is
specified. It's effects, are quite similar to
the powdered bark or the simple quinine.
During the war, when providing 1t for
the use of the United States Sanitary
commission, or for private use, it cost,
if we remember rightly, about 800 q
pound, or six dollars to eight dollars per
ounce. To-day it is quoted in Europe
as low as one dollar an ounce C4364
grains), and can probably be bought in
large quantities as low as that in New
York. This very low rate as stated
above, is due to the present over stock,
resulting in part from the production Of
the cinchona trees by the English
government It is said that even with
the recent great improvement in the pro-
cesses Of manufacture or extraction
present prices are below actual cost. But
it is doubtful if the wholesale prices will
ever rise to 50 an ounce, unless it be dur
ing some temporary corner" For
merly there were only two or three
manufacturers in our own, or in any one
European country. Now there are
several, and competition is likely 10
keep prices within reasonable limits.
The old charge Of three 10 six cents a
grain may be maintained by druggists
dealing it out in small doses, but any one
can get an ounce Of sulphate Of quinine
for from 81. so to $2.-NeU York Herald.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
THEN AND NOW.


loved you not. A year since leaves were
falling
And autumn clouds hung gray with dis
content,
And through the woods the signing wind
were calling
As if to find the way the summer went
Do you remember when the sullen river
Gave back the dreary skyi-then first we
met
And OIL how soon sped darts from Cupid's
quiyer,
But harmless fell-Td not learned loving
yet
For then 1 loved you not
/ love you now Again the winds are rag
ing
Amid the leaves upon the autumn boughs.
And scarlet red and brown the leaves are
changing.
As all things change, except, perhaps, our
vows
l love you now-what need to pause and
ponders
Love knows no law, and leaves no room to
guess
The reason of his coming then why wonder
That so prize these hours of happinessi-
For OIL / love you now.
Boston Beacon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
A Question for the Doctors

Every now and then facts come to
light which seem to conflict strangely
With the theories of the doctors. For
instance, at Howden, dirty, desolate
village on Tyncside, boy was born who
It the time Of his birth had the follow
ing extraordinary number of grandpar-
ents and great grandparents alive. The
grandfather and grandmother on the
'ather's side were hearty and well, and
20 were both parents of the grandfather
and the motherof the grandmother The
grandfather and grandmother. on the
mothers side were active and strong,
ind so where both parents of the grand
mother. The boy thus had four grand
parents and five great grandparents alive,
each of whom was in active work
arning his or her own livelihood. Yet
the village where these hale and hearty
grandsires and granddames live and
flourish is one of the most unsanitarv in
england. Open sewers run down the
center Of some Of the streets. Until a
few years ago the water supply was from
one shallow well. Only one solitary scav-
enger is employed on half-time for
cleansing, repairing and maintaining all
the streets. Houses have been con-
demned wholesale as unfit for human ha-
bitation, to the intense disgust Of The
people. Yet, notwithstanding all these
adverse conditions, these families live
and thrive -L London Pal Mall Gazette.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
NUMBER I3.
FUN.

The darkest hour is when yoN can't
ind the matches. Puck
Highest apprObatiOn-Applause from
the gallery. Chicago Sun.
The sweetest thing in walking sticks
the sugar cane.-Boston Bulletin
A promising young man-One who
gets his clothing on credit. - Chicago SIN.
1t is the manufacturing chemist who
always has retort ready.-LouceU Courier.
A cat concert on the back shed BY
moonlight, is rather amew-sing. -Siys-
ings.
It is not an observation of natural his
tory that steam whistle makes horse
Kankers Gaaetts.
'ssweets to the sweet, snickered the
dude, as he passed the Young lady
boarder the sugar. ''Like cures like, !"
she replied, handing him the cold veal.
Philadelphia CaU.
''The New York market is extensively
supplied with foreign eggs We
thought our fathers cast of the for
eign yolk for good more than a hundred
years. ago.-B0stOn Transcript.
When Chinese boy is one month old
his head is shayen and a bladder j.
drawn over it, and as his head grows the
bladder bursts and the queue sprouts
forth. Itwould prove fatal to try this
plan on an embryo American dude. His
head would burst before the bladder
N0JTistolcn Herald
We do not now remember where we
heard it, but it is 90 good we repeat il
without authority. 1t was in an Illinois
court: ''Have you, asked the judge Of
recently convicted man; anything to
offer the court before sentence is passedE n
'sNo, your honor, /" replied the prisoner,
e'my lawyer took my last cent. H-BlOo1e-
ingtOn Eye.
THE MUSICAL MAID.
A maiden languidly doth 60
And seats herself at the piano;
She clears her lovliest Of throats,
And tries to conquer s'high CT notes
And soar
A cynic In the parlor there,
Doth criticise her voice and swear
Her song doth CRATE upon his ear,
And make his tympanum feel queer
Aud sore
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20

Mr. Marshall, Of Virginia, was chief
justice of the Supreme court for thirty
five years.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20

Vermont was the first State admitted
70 Union-- March 1, 17O1
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20
Good Dinners Beat a Champion.

The failure of Hanlan, the champion
oarsman, in his recent sculling contest
with Beach is attributed BY the press Of
Sydney, Australia, to his luxurious mode
OF training.
Hanlon is to row another race with
Beach for 81, 500 side and the champi
onship. This race takes place on the
Paramatta river, Australia, carly in
May. The famous sculler is said to have
INDUCED daily in the following choice
viands while training for the race:
Breakfast, two oranges, two chops ard
some stewed kidney, with bread. Din
ner, roast mutton and roast turkey, with
carrots, turnips, csulifower and plenty
of butter sauce, a large slice Of plum
pudding with champagne sauce, and tho
wherewithal to wash down these good
things was found in a glass Of stout, and
also q glass of stout and champagne
mixed, The menu was changed daily
for the sake Of variety. Nor did the
Canadian shun the society If his fellows,
as athletes Of old were supposed to do.
A week before the race we read that
Hanlan invited the mayor Of Sydney ana
a large party Of ladies and gentlemen Is
his headquarters at Blandville. After
inspecting the boats, the company, at
Hanlan's invitation, adjourned to Thu
principal club-room, where champagne
was opened, and a number Of toasls
were proposed. On the following We'd
nesday another like party visited the
Mercantile Rowing sheds at the instance
Of the champion. Refreshments wetv
quickly produced; the American consnl
took the chair, and 80 on.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20

Lincoln died in a private residence in
Washington, Immediately opposite the
theatre in which he was shot.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-11-20

San Francisco had but 500 inhabitants
IN 1S4O, 1880 she had few more-2sS,
a5s.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
LOCAL NOTES.

Those are nobby checks in ready made
suits. at Pancoast q Sons. 10-20-lmo.
Gey' Use the Excelsior polishing paste
and ha re your silver ware replated by
Doe Il ENGELKE. l2-2-1m
Every smoker should try Little Joker"
See our neckwear for fall,
l0-20-lmo. PANcoAsT & SoN.
For good and cheap Photographs go to
f. Rivolre, artist, ii Navarro street.
No other houses but Ramsay & Ford
sells the Rienhardt q Loeloff tree.
For life-size Crayon Portraits 90 to +.
Riyoire, artist, II Navarro street.
"A bran new piano, never used, cost
$3.50, can be bought at n bargain. by
calling on or addressing I. b. Johnson,
LIGHT office. 1l-l2-tf
sB-DoE Il ENGELKE does the most
stylish monographs in the South. 2-lm
Our custom department is superior
this fall. Finest Of imported and domes-
tic goods. PANCoAsr IL SoN.
Ramsay q Ford use the celebrated
Rlenhardt Il Loeloff saddle trees. Him
Hats, everything new for fall, at
lO-2O-lmo. PANCoAsT d Sons.
For Carte de Visit at $3.50 and $500,
cabinet at $500 and $500, and panel size
at 500 and $500 a dozen, go to Il.
Rivoire, artist, II Navarro street.
Look at our show windows.
lO-2O-lmo. PANcoAsT & Son.
pa5"DoE & ENGEIKE make the finest
jewelry at their factory, PA Commerce
street. 12-2-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
SeasOnable.

Many colds are caught on the eve Of
the morning, when arising from downy
couch, and stepping on cold and badly
protected floor. This can be avoided by
getting fine, beautiful rugs. which have
Just arrived at l.. Wolfsons. lie has just
received very large lot Of fine Turkish
rugs OF many sizes, In the newest and
unique patterns as 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-
ious. In the same department should
be mentioned the various styles Of carved
goods, such as wall pockets, corner
stands, book shelves and whatnofs.
These goods have only lately arrived,
and will be closed out at a very low fig
ure during the next few days. 12-i-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06

w bfa'l IIOlk
Is worthy Of being recommended TO
every one ilrst-class flour, 1t IL not
excelled ny any other In quality and
taste. This flour is not claimed to be a
patent flour, but II is manufactured by
mills that are furnished with all the best
improved machinery, and only the very
best wheat is used; the flour not only
contains the starch OF the wheat, but
also the gluten, which secures the origi-
nal strength and taste of wheat flour.
The real white patent flour contains
very little gluten, and is, therefore, less
nutritious. Guenther's Best Flour has
been In the market since 1861, and its
name was never changed. Since then
many different kinds of flour, with high
toned names, and ornamented with di-
plomas have been introduced into this
market, but nearly all of them have
silently disappeared. The wheat crop
has been very good this year, especially
in Northern Texas, and the manufac-
turers Of Guenther's Best are now able
to furnish good flour at very reasonable
prices. The flour Is not retailed at the
mills, but in order that customers may
have the flour fresh, 1t is delivered daily
to all leading grocers.
ll-1-lm c. III. GUENTnER & Sous.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06

Many lovers of good, pure wines will
be glad to learn that the popular and re-
liable house Of Hugo q Schneider have
lately received, per ex steamer Weser,
from Bremen, Germany, large and
varied invoice of superior, pure Rhine
wines, specially selected by Mr..
Schneider whilst in Europe the past
summer, consisting of 800 cases Of the
following choice and desirable brands:
Niersteiner, Deidesheimer, Rauenthaler,
Macrobrunner, Ruedesheimer and Berg,
which they are offering at figures to suit
every one, ranging from IS 80 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 than
ever offered in this market. l2-5-2Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
The Mayor Question.

This Mayoralty question is very Sc
rious one, and of deep interest TO one
and all. ! assure you, from what hear
each day, that the people are awakening
to Its importance, and will consider well
before answering. A number of good
citizens have been named and debated
upon, and from all | can gather from the
people generally, they are not prepared
10 endorse any until all the material Is
IN lhe ned TO select from. That candi-
date that means business and work. has
abilny and express ion, together with
the. confidence Of the people. and open
ly declares for progression and improve
ments, will win the race.
Inc people are tired, business and Ia
boring men discouraged: they do NOT in
tend TO be hoodwinked or misled bv nny
committee or convention, they are going
10 think for themselves, and act where
their interests point; and when thev
vote. viii do so for that man whose
ability VIII be n help in leading MS ont
OF the wilderness we are in. We are nil
looking. tor Moses 10 lead. The good
sense OF the people will find him.
Mayor French has been Mayor for ten
years, with his hands shackied bv The
present city charter. Many have the
faith and believe that, were those
shackles broken, a more liberal charter
granted, and from his ability and
knowledge of municipal affairs, no one
could better fill the bill. But we are met
by his positive declaration that he will
not be n candidate.
we must then do without experienoe
will work. '' '" nv
This city cannot afford to make miss
or taSe wrong step. When every man
has become fully impressed with The
CITY requirements, then find The man
htted Tor the place and put him there.
Dignity In office is necessary, and some
other things. name them:
experience In municipal affairs.
Ability In transaoting business and
mas Inc confidence of business men.
Snowledge Of public works and i'm
proVements, and how to make them.
active and willing to work for the
good OF the city, without fear or favor
Liberal, but with enough force 70 he
positive and stubborn when in The right
NOW, gentlemen of the Committee of
ivo, WIN you name him for us, or shall
the people find him for you
pnOauEss
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06


We visited the San Antonio Eve and
Ear lniirmary this morning, and DR..
Burnham showed us new drug that has
the most wonderful effects. A few drops
placed In the eye will, In few minutes,
render II insenslble to all pain, no mat
ter how badly inilamed or hurt, and by
It's means Cataracts, Pterygiums and
Tumors, in or about the eyes, can be re-
moved, and crooked eyes Strengthened;
In fact, all operations about the eyes,
ear, nose and throat can be performed
without pain or the use of chlOroform or
ether. Thus, people who could not take
an@sthetics, and need such work done,
can now safely venture and feel no pain
whatever We advise all who have any
diseases of the eyes, ears, nose or throat
to consult DIR. Burnham, at San Antonio
Eye and Ear Iniirmary. See his double
column advertisement. ll20-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

Tomorrow Is the second Sunday in
Advent.
Judge Anton Adam did no business
this morning.
Look out for Madame Donaldson's
circular next week.
Next Monday is the Catholic Feast
Day of the Immaculate Conception.
Wake up We seven sleepers and sub
scribe to the Aransas Pass railroad.
M. Friedrlchs horn chair exhibit
will b. sent to the Exposition to-day.
"A benefit entertainment is TO be
given the Ladies' Exposition society.
Professor Whitehead's dancing class
held very enjoyable drill last evening.
Some interesting cock fights will
take place at the cockpit tomorrow
afternoon.
The Belknap Rifle ball last night
was very pleasant affair and largely
attended.
The first winter reception of the
San Antonio club will be held on the
evening Of December %.
Why are those large boulders Of
rock allowed to obstruct the sidewalk In
Tenth street so long,
Officer Andrews Coy arrested u man
named T.. W. Hunt, last night. on n
charge Of theft of two horses In Wilson
county.
"A. Shawl, of Eagle Lake, has writ
ten a letter to Marshal Shardein to send
him wooden shirt he left In shed on
Soledad street.
"A bureau Of accommodation and in
formation for the Worlds Exposition at
New Orleans Is organized and will be in
full operation next week.
The frame dwelling next to the gas
factory caught fire yesterday afternoon
about 2 O'Clock, from defective fue
Little damage was done.
Real estate transfers: Clement 5.
Robinson to G.. Il. Davis. two lots,
bounded by Leona and lIidalgo streets,
for n nominal consideration.
Pat Bowlin. n nagman of the Inter
national railway. was accidentally run
over by an engine in the yard yesterday.
llis.injuries are said to be slight.
An attachment was served yester-
day afternoon by Deputy United States
Marshal Niggli, on Olsmith q Co.'s gun
store, in favor of Morse Il Sons. New
York, for S2,GSj.9j.
Judge Neuendorn was engaged this
morning with jury in trying case of
pugillsm which took place between T..
Il. Conner and j. WEIGH. at the store of
the former in Beanvllle.
colonel Belknap says that II Il po-
liceman would visit the yard enclosing
the Tenth street Methodist church. adj
joining the Avenue & street car stables
any morning early or night, he could
run in lot Of tramps who sleep there.
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
on Soledad street. Tomorrow At
$3.50 n. M, Sunday school; ut II a. M.
services led by the pastor; at 3 p m,
Young Peoples Mite society; at 1880 p.
M, preaching by Rev. Mr.. johnson, of
San Angela. All are invited.
Regular services ut Trinity NJ. T..
church Tomorrow at II n. m. and 1880 p.
IN. Sunday school at p. IN. Free
seats. Personal attention will be given
by the pastor to the heating of the
church, so as TO insure comfort to all
who may attend. The public are cor
daily invited to attend al services.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
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 as in the past. This depart
ment embraces black and all oolors of
plain and gros-grain, radzamere, surrah.
changeable, and In fact everything that
belongs to iirst-class silk department.
We will also sell at cost our plain and
brooaded velyets 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 10.
ll-29-lN =. DFtfTsCII A. IN
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
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
veloclpedes, 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, 1884-12-06
BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Tuesday and Wednesday, December Q and 10,
at Turner Hall.

!. Grand Opening Eighth Cavalry band: Mr..
Frank A. Hall, leader.
2. War Songs-Rally Round the Flag BOYS,
Dixles Land, etc.
3. Tableau Goddess OF Liberty and groupe;
Kate Raymond Howe.
4. Exhibition Drill-San Antonio rifles; Cap
tain Badger.
0. Macbelh-sleep Walking Scene; Kate Ray
mond Howe, Matte Small physician, Mics
Annie Silsman (chairwOmau)
.. Male Quartette-Seected.
I. Tea Pariy-Comedy by Mrs. Howe; Misses
uillis Teel, konk @, SeHol Robertson,
Mathews. Semllnger. MaitsberRer, Howe.
:. Poem. Hevoillc; NJ =. Howe. Miss SALESMAN,
4. II. Heusts. Post Band Drum Coris.
y. Tableau, la four rcenes lCnting Tonight;
Mr.. Weiser sol Soldiers OF q. A. H., Con-
tederate Veterans Hnd Camp, Mrs Howe Ms
Picket In Soldiers Costume, Mrs. Kaizen-
berger, solnist.
10. Tableau-woun'e d Drummer-Mrs Howe,
Drum Major of the Post Band Mrs. ord
and Quariette.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
II, Grand Camp Fire soldiers, ttc.-Iluc and
Gray, BAKED Beans, Hard Tack Coffee
Also, on Wednesday night, Mrs Howe vii
recite the DANDY Fifth" In place of No. o.
the pri Rraminc, and the cntortnnmeut IN
close with grand camp tre tuup r, with nd-
ditional charge of % cents.
Captain Green, of the Dclknap Rifles will
furnish squad OF men for exhibit ~ dri on
Wednesday. In place of No. Of Tuesdty
nights programme.
The orchestra will diecrurse sw,c' muse
Int rspersed throughout the perform g. CO..
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
ANOTHER REMARKABLE CURE.

An Unfortunate Man Stricken with Paralysis
Cured by Or. Weathers.
To WHOM Ir MAY CONCERN:
San ANTONIO. September 3, 1884.
We the undersigned citizens of San
Antonio subscribe to the fact that we
know a man by the name of Burnett.
from junction City, Kimball county,
Texas, who came here as an invalid.
perfectly helpless, having been confined
TO his bed for months and could not move
about, except when lifted from his bed
by family and friends. and then with
much suffering. We know this patient
to have been treated by DIR. Weaihers Of
this city, under whose care he remained.
until he left well and walking.
Signed Mrs. A, L. Watkins, Mr. A.
j. Martin, Mrs. A. J. Martin, Hugh
johnson, Mrs. J. A. Hughes, MIR. j, L,
Hearn, Miss Josie F, Hearn, j. l.. Cham
berlain. I2-5-Cit
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
Wanted, an Organ.

Mr.. Crossley, ofthe Third ward school,
who has been working so energetically
for the introduction of instrumental
music in ourpublic schools, has at length
succeeded In getting an organ for his
school. Professor llalbedl is DESTROYS
OF doing the same for the High school,
and is soliciting subscriptions TO that
end
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-06
1885.
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