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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
A PITIFUL FATE.
How o Minister'S Good Deed
Landed Him in an Insane
Asylum-The Story OF
His Escape.

To tho 4 ii,or OF the Milwaukee scntiuali
Sir-I have read good many stories
Of late concerning the confinement of
sane persons in lunatic asylums, and I
am thereby prompted to relate bit of
personal experience.
In the year 1865, while | was serving
the Methodist Episcopal church In n
New England town, neighbours house
took fire. In common with others.
stood on the edge Of the roof, passing
buckets OF water, exposed to intense
heat on one side and freezing winds on
the other. | took fearful cold. For
twenty-five years Ii worked havoc In my
physical and mental systems. Neverthe-
less, continued In my ministerial
duties. | preached many sermon
when suffering intense agony. At certain
periods, however, | would be compare
lively well, and then again, my head
would get heavy, my breathing labored,
my appetite tickle. / would lose inter-
est In life; feel sleepy at midday. and
wakeful at midnight. My heart occa-
sionally gave me great concern. Not
knowing to the contrary, | attributed
this Ill feeling to malaria. But event
ually mental strength faded away. and
was utterly Frustrated. | was cauter-
lied, cupped, blistered and treated by
many physicians in many different ways.
My case was puzzle as much to my
physicians as to myself. For one of them
at first prescribed for delirium tremens,
and yet never had tasted intoxicating
liquors. Another said | had brain dis
ease, another spinal difficulty, another
nervous prostration, heart disease, etc.
My mind eventually gave way, and in
1882 was confined In the Brattleboro,
VT, insane asylum for six months. When
| knew where | was | demanded instant
release. then made n visit to Oceanic,
n. j., but had reckoned too much on
my strength. again lost my reason for
a considerable period.
That was In desperate condition Is
evident. My blood had become infected
with virus, which inilamed my brain oo-
casionally and doomed me to an early
death; for no physician gave me any
hope OF cure. | finally found out what
my real disorder was, and undertook my
own treatment. In a few months | was
restored to such state of health MS
never expected to ENJOY. That was
over three years ago, and my physical
and mental health have remained intact
TO this day.
Last March came west. and engaged
in garden farming. In all that time
have not lost days work; have appar-
emily enjoyed the most vigorous health
and expect to live the full term of life.
The remedy used was Warmers Safe
Cure, and If | should live thousand
years, | should never tire of telling its
praises.
You will confess with me, Mr.. editor,
that such change Is remarkable.
And you will, also. | am sure, agree
with me. when say that whatever ere
ated such mental and physical restora-
tion Is deserving the highest praise.
Very truly yours,
REV. L. ID. HopKINs,
DoDGE's CORNERS, Wisconsin.
There are undoubtedly thousands who
have an experience similar to the above,
to whom Mr.. Hopkins recital will ap-
peal with persuasive force.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
About Harbor Improvements

Editor san Antonio Light:
In n late issue the Galveston News
gives synopsis of Secretary McCul-
loch's report and improving the occa-
sion to break lance for an anti-pro-
tective and subsidy policy. The able
editors acrimonious logic is so effective
that, by applying the same to the deep
water question at Galveston, can now
see plainly the great injustice that
would be done to the greater number OF
citizens of the United States by using
national funds for the improvement of
Galveston harbor, or, with other words,
to tax citizens for purposes of Indifferent
or perhaps injurious result to their own
interests. These Views must particularly
prevail In the case of n harbor which, in
consequence of u wharf monopoly, takes
the aspect of private property.
Viewing the deep-water scheme from
n technical point, wish not to diminish
the credit which Captain Eads deserves
as a genial engineer. when | hold that
the application of the principles after
which he constructs the jetties is not
new and has done permanent good in
many instances, but in this one case
have only more or less temporary
effect. Even If the wished for result
was reached by spending the enormous
sum asked for, Galveston would then be
no good harbor yet, because that ex-
preston signifies not only place offer
ing deep water, but also protection,
which latter would require the construc-
ton of an extensive breakwater. If San
Antonio had the S7,500,000 she could
build a harbor better than that of Calves
ton, between Lamar and the western
end of Matagorda island and railroad
to connect her with that new outlet.
AN OLD SEAMAN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
Eagle Pass Letter.

Editor san Antonio Light;
The flestas opened in Piedras Negras
last Sunday afternoon. An immense
crowd, interspersed with large number
of Americans from this side, witnessed
the bull fights. The first bull brought
into the arena showed good fighting pro-
clivities. The three steers that followed
were very tame affair. These steers
ranged all the way from four to seven
years old, and were much better fitted
for the butchers knife than for bull
fight. Taken upon the whole the festas
are grand fiasco. This Is a sport fit
for barbarians, and not civilized peo-
pie: o, that we only had Bergh in our
midst that would put an end to this sort
of festivity. The Americans are heartily
disguised with this yearly farce, and 1
doubt II they will In the future pay 80
cents TO see ii again.
Business very quiet and weather very
mild and pleasant. INEZ.
December Z, 1884.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
ACUTE AND CHRONIC
Diseases successfully Cured By Or. /. "
weathers, San Antonio, Texas.

All persons suffering with Pulmonary
troubles will do well to call on DIR. l.. V.
Weathers, of this city. lie treats Lung
troubles by medicated sprays, which Is
thrown into the throat, finding Its way
through the respiratory organs into all
diseased lung tissues. Any other mode
Is like n fire engine exhausting its
strength upon the side of n burning
building when the flames are rapidly
consuming the body. DIR. Weathers Ia n
graduate of the Jefferson Medical Col
lege Of Philadelphia, with such men Of
distinction and renown as Gross, Pan
coast, Durglison and others of like char
meter as teachers and authors. with Is
years of successful practice he feels that
he can stay in San Antonio, notwith-
standing disposition of Il few venomous
spirits who try and elbow him out OF
public favor
CoNsUMIT1vE RESCUED.
X. Il. Choate came to San Antonio
after cough for two years, with hem
orrhages, and finally levers and night
sweats, until life had been despaired of.
lie was referred to DR.. Weathers, of this
city, under whose treatment Mr.. Choate
Is to-day a stout, active man. In the
language of MIR. Choate, My case was
considered hopeless by all who knew
me-
We, as citizens of San Antonio, know
ing Mr.. Choate, considered his case
hopeless when he went to DR.. Weathers,
of this city, for treatment, and all felt
agreeably surprised to see him well
man. Signed by
JACOB +. LEEsE,
W. |. MUTT,
NJ. J. McCARIY,
A. Il. DowDEII,
'MRs. 5. G. DowDEIr,
l2-l-tf 4. J. PAYNE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
ANOTHER REMARKABLE CURE.
l2-l-tf

An Unfortunate Man Stricken with Paralysis
Cured by Or. Weathers.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
SAN ANTONIO. September 3, 1881.
We the undersigned citizens of San
Antonio subscribe TO the fact that we
know man by the name of Burnett,
from Junction City, Kimball county,
Texas, who came here rs 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. Weathers Of
this city, under whose care he remained,
until he left well and walking.
Signed Mrs. A. Il. Watkins, Mr.. A..
j. Martin, Mrs. A. j. Martin, Hugh
johnson. Mrs. j. A. Hughes, Mr.. j. i.
Hearn, Miss Josie f. IIearn, j. l.. Cham
berlain l2-5-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
Special Notices.
The best smoking tobacco lie Little
.Ioker.i

The best smoking tobacco lie Little
Joker
FoR relieving and curing all forms ~ Con
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condition, MORLEY'S T-X-S LIVER PILLS
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body use MORLEY s TX-S TONIC CON
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rKw spoonfula of KAY'S KENTUCKY
KONDTT1ON POWDERS mixed with meal
ard fed TO poultry once or twice week will
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them thrive. lie sure h1v let the X X X.
Powders. They excel all others. sol' by
Kalteycr.
Now e you orany Of your fam ~ are sun r.
ing with Chills, Remittent or Intermittent
fcvc., Aching Of the Bones, Dullncss. lrrita-
bihty. Nervousness. Jaundicc, BlllOusnes- or
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
A Splendid Bargain.

A well improved farm, situated two
hundred yards from station ut Moore
Hollow, on the International railroad, in
good. healthy country, containing
400 acres of land all under fence G5 In
cultivation, good frame house of six
rooms, dining room and kitchen, all SUR
rounded by gallery; stable, barns, bath
house; garden, All in good order; water
from II tank and well; to be sold for
cash. III desired some cattle and horses
Will be sold on the place at their mar
kct. value; possession given at short
notice. Title perfect and warranted.
For particulars address or call on 81.
Co." care 4. Il. johnson, LIGHT office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

In these times when our newspapers
are flooded with patent medicine adver-
tisements, it is gratifying to know what
to procure that will certainly cure you
If you are bilious, blood out of order,
liver inactive, or generally debilitated,
there Is nothing in the world that will
cure you SO quickly as Electric Bitters.
They are a blessing to all mankind, and
can be had for only fifty cents bottle at
Rice Bros. & Co. Soledad, block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

Pile. are frequently proceeded by sem OF
weight In the back, luins and lower part oil the
abdomen. causing the patient TO suppose he
has me affection of the Kidneys or neighbor-
ing organs AT Zines symptoms of indiRes-
ton are pi esent. a, tatUl, ncy, uneasiness OF
the stomach. etc moisture, like perspir-
tlOn. producing very disagreeable itching,
ant Bind, Needing and Itching Piles yield at
once TO the application Uf DIR. Dosanko's Pile
remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected, abso b'ng he Tumors. allaying the
cure. Price, 81 cents. Address, The DIR. DO
sanko Medicine Co 1, Piqua, o: Sold by c
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

All over the land are going into &C.
tasy over DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their unlocked for re-
covery by the timely use of this great
lifesav ing remedy, causes them TO go
nearly wild in its praise. 1t is guaran-
teed to positively cure severe coughs,
colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis,
arseness. loss of voice, or any afiec-,
ton of the throat and lungs. Trial bot
ties free at Rice Bros. 4 Co.'s drug
store, Soledad block. Large size 81.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
To the travelling Public.
OfflCE OF
ST.. LEONARD HOTEL. MAIN PLAZA

ST. LEONARD HOTEL, MAIN PLAZA, :
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 1881.
Editor San Antonio Light:
As desire to make "rhe st. Leonard
Hotel" popular resort for stockmen,
where they may enjoy all the substan-
tial comforts of n iirst-class hotel, have
reduced my rates to correspond with
the times, to 81 30 and 81 per day, and
will be glad to see yourself and friends
whenever you come to town, and will be
on hand to attend to your comfort and
make your stay agreeable. Cars and
stages pass the door. Yours respect
fully, PHINEAs L. LoUNsBERY,
0.l0.3m Proprietor.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
CALHOUN & MEEK
Military Plaza. Cor TreYino Avenue,
Have just received fresh and in large
quantities

T1u5ers Shred Oats. Jamaica Ginger,
Maple Syrup, Pitted Cherries, Faney
Erdporatcd Peaches. Obclisk Pickles.
Slocct Chocolate. Black Dates. Nc,c H. T..
Figs. Extra Fancy Raisins. vaieHeias.
SUitdnds Raisins. Turkish and French
P,mes. aztec Shrimp, Chipped Beef
Devited Ham. Cats,p. Brad SAUCE, Cross
4 BiaeIiscirs Pickles in great rayioty,
Thw5er's Appie. Rtach and Strawberry
Butter. RASPBERRY. Plum and Ounce
Butter. Pdrson's Household ammonia.
Also one car Of Um. Numsca 4 Sons
Freshly Packed Can Fruits. Berries. Veg
etdbics and P,cserrcs. Stobie's Fire DyIed
ont Meal in barrels and half barrels.
Graham Flour. Bici,chodt Flour, Giits.
Homiay. Tdpioca. Another large ship
meHt Of California Fruits, Jams and
Jciiics. Also Morris London Imported
Jams and Jeiiies Fish Of alt Kinds. Pgc
Louisiana Sugdy-hoase Scraps, and many
other nice things Zoo numerous 10 mention.
look out for the mo RED 4 Fancy
Fatent Flour, best in he city. and Caia-
mint R0iied Patent Flour oHiv 10 h. had at
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

IL can be given IN cup of coffee or tea Wit
out the know l. dee Of the person taking II,
etfeotirg u speedy ana permanent cure whoth-
er the patient is y m iderate drlnker or an al
cohoio wreck. Thousands OF drunkards ha We
been made temperate men wi O have taken the
GOdor Specific in their coffee with ut their
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit
drinking IL their own free v NJ. No harmi al
effects result FROM its administration. Cures
guaranteed Circulars and testimonials 8 mt
frte Address GOLDEN SPECIFIC o.,
l0-lT en- cod lS5 Race st, Cincinnati, o,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptlons,
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satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents DER box. For sale by Rice
Brother tCo., Soledad block.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

The LIGHT Annual and Guide for 1885
is now in the hands Of the printer. An
edition of 5000 copies will be printed
The book will be valuable advertising
medium, and business men desiring
space are requested to send in their
copy early. 9-l9-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

The proof of the pudding is not In chewing
the string, but In having an opportunity TO try
Clavin, Rapland 4 Co., the druggists, have n
free T. ial bottle of DR.. Bo'anko's CouYi, and
Lung Syrup for each and every ore who Is
afflicted with Coughs, Gods, Asthma, Con
sumption or Lung affection,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

This is TO certify that have used WONDER
Full EIGHT and found II To be an iInmedat
relief for Black Leg In cattle by giving them
ffom 10 to ~ drops l. ternally and applying
once or twice externally 10 parts affect d
A. j. MCCLURE,
Buttercup, Williamson Co, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
ARE YOU AFFLICTED7
Brief Description of the Diseases OF the Eye Ear and Throat win
ten References of Remarkable Cures. By DR.
NJ s. BHynhdm


a enrqurn o such
to
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
DIR. N. $. Burnhan,

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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

Two-story house, rooms, s acres of
irrigable land, 800 fruit trees, on South
Garden street. Apply to
j. w. BRADLEY,
l1-l3-tf 402 East Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10
TELEPHONE NUMBER GIG.
Open day and night

This associat on holds ltsolf responsible for
the action Of any diver who may be driving
any Of the above enumerated number of hack,
and deem II favor from the riding public
when they report any misconduct or over
charges ON part OF divers All hacks whose
uumt,n do not npisar In the above donot be-
long tn 4 IL as ociation. All complaints must
be " adc to the BOARD Of Directors through the
Secretary.
w. r. STORY, President.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-10

O. w. DUNN, Secretary.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-29

/ We have seldom chronicled an event
that has occssioned such profound re.
greet as the demise Of this most ines.
timable Young lady, which occurred
on Friday, the 91st inst.
| Alas, how transitory are even the
most lofty considerations Of life
Well may Cowper say:
"Life's but spAn-a ieeting hour,
\. How soon the vapor flies
Mans but tender, transient flower,
That even In blooming dies"
Miss Starr came to Lake Charles
from her native homo, at Fannin, near
jackson, Miss, on the nth of Sep
TENDER last. She wss young lady
OF superior accomplishments, having,
as we have been reliably informed,
two years ago graduated with first
honors at one Of the finest literary
institutions in the South. The large
and intelligent audience which listen
ed with inerpressiblc interest to her
valedictory address pronounced it one
Of the finest literary compositions of
the age. After her graduation, she
commenced teaching, and very soon
acquired reputation of which even
experienced instructors and disciplin-
arianS might well feel proud.
At the close of her last session 10
Mississippi, several excellent schools
were offered her but she refused them,
and accepted situation AS music
teacher at Lake Charles. The begin
ming Of her affection, on the goth of
October, terminated her work at this
place, yet it was a happy success, and
the remarkable attachment of her
pupils to her was gratifyingly demon
strated by their untiring attention to
her from the beginning of her attic
zion until the day of her death.
Though stranger to every family,
save one, she, in little while, endear-
ed herself to the most ardent gym
pathy Of our people, who, with nm
abating eel and earnestnesE, lsbored
for the restoration of her health and
otherwise administered to her various
necessities.
She was jealous member OF the
Baptist Church, and faithful worker
Mt the organ and in the Sunday
school, which teEtifes TO its apprccia-
ton Of her services by suitable reso-
buttons, which will be found in to-
days Echo.
Her remains were carried to Missis-
sippi by her mother and brother-in-
law, who left our town profoundly
grateful for the generous Offices of
our sympathizing people.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-29

EDGERLr, La, Nov. 25, 1884.

EDoERLY, La, Nov. 25, 1884.
Editor Lake Charles Echo:
With Difference to our friend, "0e-
casional," | would remark that his
apologies are altogether gratuitous, as
Inexer ventured to hope that he would
expatiate upon the subject of educa-
ton, for this reason ] hope that be
will experience no regret.
Our little town was visited last
Saturday by heavy rain and some
wind / am informed that some fenc-
ing and timber were blown down on
Big Woods. Our sub-sehool diree-
tors have met and organized, and the
best of all, they have located . public
school at this place.
The mill Of Messrs. Hampton d
Miller has Suspended operations for
q short time, and IL undergoing neees-
sary repair. Stock, in this section of
the country, is very fat, and / am
surprised that the speeulstorS do not
make paas in this direction.
The brethren Of the order have been
considering the propristy of organ
iEiDg into . Lodge Of F. and A. N. st
this place, and / hope they may find
il TO their interest 10 do 50. The
burning Of coal bids fair to become
one Of The chsracterising features Of
Edgerly. The ordinary man, with
some experience and plenty of energy,
can certainly make money ct this
business. !. N. y.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-29


When are we to have another
criminal term Of courtg There are
quite a number Of violators of the
law needing the attention Of justicc
who wonld like to know their fate, or
at least, are entitled to a speedy trial.
The last criminal term missed fire be-
cause, it is said, that some Of our Jury
Commissioners refused 10 serve, as
the Police Jury refused to pay them
Ion this service. On the other hand,
the Police Jury claim, and very prop
crly. too, that the law does not make
any provision for the compensation
of Jury Commissioners, hence their
refusal to make an appropriation for
the same.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1884-11-29
Court Matters.

In the matter of the State VS.. John
Carpenter ct ais, charged with shoot.
ing John Nicely, on the 9th of Octo-
Der last, Fat ball, on Whiskychitto
Greek, all were discharged by his
Honor S. d. Read, except John Car
peuter and Fletcher Carpenter, both
Of whom gave bond for their appear
ance at the next term of our District
Court. On Monday the regular ses-
sion was convened, and after attending
to some business of minor Importance
adjourned until Tuesday, when the
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Com
pany VS.. the Louisiana Western Rail
road appropriation case was called.