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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-19

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 a valuable advertising
medium, and business men desiring
space are requested to send In their
COPY early. 0-10-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-19

W. 4. Trammell is the San Antonio,
Western Texas and Mexico agent Of
Mr.. y. l.. Hawks. the lightning rod man
OF Texas. Competition and prices will
be met from all quarters, and estimates
will be given on application. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-19
Drunkenness, or the Liquor habit, Can Be Cured
by Administering DR.. Haines' Golden Specific.

out the knowledge OF the person taking II,
effecting a speedy and 20 rmant nj cure wheth-
err the patient Ia n moderate drinker or an al
cohoc wreck. Thousand Of druukarfs have
been mad. Temperate - en- wi o bavc taken the
Godeu Specific In their coffee without their
knowledge, ana to-day believe they gust
drinking their own Tree an. No harmful
effects result from lts standardization. Cures
guaranteed Giro uiars and trstlmopit IL mt
free Address GOLDEN SPECIFIC o.,
lO-ll TIN cod lkb Race St., Ciucinnrti, o.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-19
DIR. N. $. Burnham,

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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-19
T'EIE EYE.

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and
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New Yots sal, when few day.
Land Il who
Porfu address
N s. Burnham, M. d.
Oculist, Aurist and Laryngist.
Corner 0f H04st0n and ST. MdrpS streets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Power Of The Press.

The educating power of newspapers
received a very curious and suggestive
illustration in the recent address given
bv President Andrew J. White, before
the Alumni association of Western New
York, at banquet at Buffalo. He at
tributes to the press the great change
observable in the social and ethical
codes of college life and says: 1.-The
casuistries, the follies, the outrageous
absurdities, which in days gone by
passed unchallenged because public
opinion outside of college was not
brought to bear upon them, have now
been mainly scorched and shrlveled out
of existence by the popular indignation
uttered through the press. The NAL
treatment of fellow students, the In
sulting of professors, the attempts by
classes to discipline the faculty, which
twenty years ago went without rebnke
from the outside world, have now been
mainly driven out Of college life by
public sentiment as voiced by the press.
This l regard as one very immediate
and powerful cause of the real i'm
provement which university life has
witnessed within the last fifteen years
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Cost Of Dogs.

An Iowa man has figured up the
cost of keeping dogs in his state. and
finds that they eat enough annually to
feed 100000 workmen, ard counting
in the damages they do the sheep-far-
mers the dog cost the State 50 900, 900,
while the education of all children in
in the State is less than half that sum.
Another writer, after making cartul
estimates Of the damage done by dogs
in the Northern States alone, finds it
costs not less than $33, 100000 annual
ly to support dogs; sum that would
buy 10000 farms at government
prices for land, or it would purchase
$4,000 neighborhood Libraries of 200
volumes each.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. II. Wissler, pas
tor Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening"
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev w. G. Wire, pas
tor Services, Sunday 10 A. n. and $50 P.
NJ. Sunday School, 3. P. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS P. M.
Protestant Episcopal Church-Rcv. Ern-
est McGill, Rector. Services Sunday, 10 A.
NJ and S.l5 P. NJ. Sunday School, 900 ?.
M.
Moravian Church, (Mcchanicstown) Rev.
E. w. Shields, Pastor. Preaching every Sun
day, alternating morning and evening
Prayer Meeting every Friday evening. Sun
day School Q o'clock, a. m.
Moravian Church (Graccham) Rev. L. w.
Shields Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening
Ladies Sewing Circle every Thursday
evening at the Parsonage.
United Brethren Church-Mite Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday.
Sunday School 2 p. M.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening.
Regular Services by appointment from the
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. G. NJ.
Berry, Pastor. Services every alternate
unday at 10 A. NJ. Sunday School 8 A. d.
Prayer Meeting every alternate Sunday at Z
p. NJ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Letter-Writtng.

Youth of both sexes may learn from
the following extract how to do that
which many attempt and few do we'll.
We refer to the art of letter-writlng-
lost art, owing to the postal cards
and newspapers, but which, when
done at all, should be SO performed as
to show the writer to be a person sof
culture:
As rule. every letter, unless insult
ing in its character, requires an an
swcr. To neglect to answer letter,
when written to, is as uncivil as o
neglect to reply when spoken to.
In the reply, acknowledge first the
receipt of the letter,nentioning its date,
and afterward consider all the points
requiring attention.
If the letter is to be very brief, com
mence sufficiently far from the top Of
the page to give an equal amount of
blank paper at the bottom of the sheet
when the letter is ended.
Should the matter in the letter con-
tinue beyond the first page, it is we'll
to commence letter above the middle
of the sheet, extending as far as neces-
sary on the other page.
1t is thought impohte to use half
sheet of paper in formal letters. AS
matter of economy and convenience for
business purposes, however, it is GUS
tomarv to have the card of the buslnes
man printed at the top of the sheet,
and a single leaf is used.
In writing letter, the answer to
which is Of more benefit to yourself
than the person to whom you write,
enclose a postage stamp for the reply
Letters should be as free from eras-
ures, intorlineations, blots and post
scripts as possible. 1t is decidedly bet
ter to copy the letters than to have
these appear.
A letter of introduction or recon-
mendation should never be sealed, as
the bearer to whom it is given ought to
know the contents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Avoiding all Risks.

A wealthy New York gentleman ad-
vertised for coachman. Among those
who applied for the position was one
who answered all the requirements.
Il will hire you for year at $50 a
month"
1.-THE salary is all right, but"
"But what?
II would like to ask you question" ,"
"What is it p
care You president of any National
bank, and do you speculate in Wall
Street,
"What's that your business ?"
"Well, if you do, want my wages
in advance '
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
Vanderbilt's Vault.
4 FORTRESS IN THE HEART OF NEW
YORK CITY.

ioish vi -
I stood the other day in the vault Of
the formidable fortress ct iron and ma
sonny on Fortysecond street, where last
year the richest nabob in the world
locked up his two hundred millions of
dollars in stock bonds and other secu-
rites. 1t is one of the most redoubt-
able works of defence on the American
continent, though You may not be en-
tirely certain of that surveying the
building from the outside. Its founda-
tions were blasted out of the rocks;
the front wall is 5 feet in thickness and
the side and rear walls are 3 feet, the
materials used being pressed bricks,
with brownstone trimmings. --
The beams, girders and main pillars are
iron, incased in hre-proof material.
The doors, window frames and minor
partitions are iron, marble and glass
No wood is to be found in the struct-
ure. The great vault is 36 by AZ feet
of wrought iron, steel and Franklin
iron, is imposing in strength and pro-
portions, and is situated on the ground
floor. Its four outer doors weigh 5000
pounds each and have every effective
and known improvement in defenceslve
devices. A massive wall of maso nry
surrounds the iron work.
The vault, which is burglar, fire and
water proof, constitutes distinct
building in itself. The armed watch
men who guard the building day and
night are under the strictest discipline,
their hourly movements being recorded
by an electric clock, connecting with
various points on each floor of the
structure, and there are also wires run
ming to police headquarters and the
offices of the district telegraph. In one
corner of this great vault, behind heavy
iron bars, are the heavier iron doors OF
the works containing the Vanderbilt
securities, which can be opened only
by skeleton keys held. by the owner
alone. Isuppose a hundred men in
this building Gatling guns, could cas-
lily defend it against a mob Of one hun
dred thousand assailants; it could be
reduced by nothing less than one con
tinued play of heavy artillery. 1t may
be year since Vanderbilt then worth
two hundred millions Of dollars, put
the larger part of his possessions in the
great vault. lie could not, perhaps,
put laore than two hundred millions
under guard here at that time but he
has added over twelve millions to his
fortune within the year, though it has
been poor year. Thus rapidly does
the stupendous volume of his unparal-
leled pile enlarge. Nothing like such
growth of any man wealth was ever
before known in the world. Every
year in the nature Of things, the growth
increases, so that the estimate Of the
best informed men that by the year
1890 he will be able to pile up not less
three hundred millions in his great
iron vault behind walls five feet thick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
An EducAted;Robin.

The most remarkable instance that
ever remember to have met with a
young pupil not only initiating, but
far surprising his tutor, was related to
me by an English gentleman who own
ed large aviary, numbering no less
than three hundred and sixty six in
habitants, all frst-rate songsters and
his fame as an amateur had spread
widely. Among the multitude of his
visitors was friend who informed him
that relative of his was possessed of
most wonderful bird that he should
much like to have see and hear. He
took the address and went at all early
day to view the prodigy. On entering
the house referred to, and on present.
ing his card, he was at once ushered
into drawingroom. He there saw
two cages-nightingale cages-suspend-
ed on the wall. One of them with a
nightingale in it, had an open front; the
other had green curtain drawn down
over the front, concealing the inmate
After little conversation on ornithol-
ogy, the host asked him if he would
like to here one Of the nightingales sing.
Of course, he was all expectation.
Placing him beneath the cage, and
drawing up the curtain before alluded
to, the bird above, at whistle from his
master, broke out in a succession of
strains that he never heard surpassed
by any nightingale. The rapid utter
ance of the bird, his perfect abandon to
the inspiration Of his music, and in
difference to all around him, caused
the gentleman to voluntarily exclaim,
with Coleridge:
"That strain again!
Full fain it would delay me-
And so it did the.rapt listener. He
stood rivetcd to the spot, knowing how
seldom nightingales in cage so deport-
ed themselves. After listening some
time and expressing his astonishment
at the long-repeated efforts of the per.
former, so unusual, he asked to be al
lowed sight ofhim. Permission was
granted; the curtain was raised, and he
saw before him-a robin. This bird
had been brought up under the night
ingale from its very earliest infancy,
and not only equaled, but very far sur
passed it's master in songs. Indeed he
put him down and silenced him alto
gether. In this case, the robin retained
not one single note Of his oacn a1hcrs6y the
finest ear could detect him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24

Arkansas is an Indian word with
French orthography. From the mouth
of the Indian we hear Arkansaw. The
lettering of that sound given by the
French missionary or tourist is Arkan-
sas, lust as Duma is written Dumas
and rensaw Fensas,'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-07-24
BALTIC. & G. V. RAILROAD.

Trains lea'c Edgemont for Wayncsboro,
Chambcrsburg and Shippensburg daily ex-
cept Sunday at 7.22 and 1l.40 A. M. and 740
p. NJ. on Sunday at $50 a. m. and $50 p, NJ.
Trains for Edgcmont leave daily Shippens-
burg at 610 A. NJ and 20 and 1926. p M,
Chambersburg at As A. NJ, 1.55 and 400
p
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Platform Of the County Democracy.

WHEREAS, The principles enunciated
by the Democracy Of the State of Ore
gon in their State platform, is clear
declaration of the principles of the Dem
ocratic party, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Democracy of
Douglas county in convention assem-
bled, that we reaffirm the principles
therein set forth, and
WHEREAS, The Republican party
has for twenty years, by national and
State legislation, fostered encroach-
ments of corporate power On the rights
of the people. and
WHEREAS, The Republican party in
both county and State conventions re-
fused directly and positively, ins,ruc.
tlons upon the question of regulating
fares and freights on transportation
lines in this State, therefore, as an ad-
ditional guarantee to the people OF
Douglas county, be it
Resolved, By the Democracy in con
vention assembled, that our senators
and representatives from this county
be and they are hereby instructed te
use all honorable means to aid in rass-
ing such laws as will remedy the evi
and such as are just to the corporation
and satisfactory to the producing class
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Farmers. Attention!

There will be a meeting of che citi-
zsns of Douglas county for the purpose
of organizing an agricultural society for
southern Oregon, Saturday 3lst of this
month.
We are sure this will be a success.
Douglas county, in its varied interests
and industries, can compete with any
portion of Oregon. Jackson county
can rival the world in its vine culture
and fine fruits, acclimated to Oregon.
In splendid stock Lake and klamath
can make good showing. Josephine
can evidence the hidden wealth Of her
bosom. Curry can exhibit the best
quality of wool ana Coos can present
coal and lumber Of most excellent quail
ity. Let everybody be at the meeting
The band will be on hand and Sc will
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Calapooia Items,

Sheep-shearing is in full blast.
One of our Calapooia dudes while
shearing sheep for n T. Day, lost
valuable diamond set ring, worth $50.
Madam rumor reports couple of
weddings on hand before long, but can't
say for certain.
John Mires has a curiosity in the
shape of horse having only three ribs
and weighing 46 pounds.
Prof. H. D. Thomas is buying up all
the hogs in the country and contem-
plates starting a packing house at his
null OH the Calapooia.
At the residence of the brides par
ents, on May Is, 1884, Miss Lilly Star
and Mr.. John Shook were united in the
holy bonds of wedleck. They will soon
leave for Washington territory and take
with them the hearty wishes of the en-
tire community.
Rev. Ens.ey preached to large au-
diencc last Sabbath and Brother Miller
delivered an interesting sermon in the
afternoon of the same day.
George Stephens is the happiest man
on the creek. It's boy and weighs lC
pounds.
SAIIIF
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Tombstones for Sale.

/ desire to call the attention of all
persons desiring to purchase tombstones
that I have select assortment of
dressed marble, which I will sell on
reasonable terms. Having disposed of
the shop lately occupied by my deceased
husband, have stored the entire stock
at the Floed warehouse, near the rail
road station, where the same may be
examined at any time. Persons desir-
ing to purchase can consult me at nay
residence, west from the depot, or j.
G. Fullerton, at the land office in Rose
burg, Oregon. In case of purchase
the lettering will be done by Villa
Staiger, of Salem.
Mrs. r. BRAcKENRIDGE.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Road Work.

The road supervisor is ready for work.
Mr. Slemmons will endeavor in every re-
spect to do his duty. Mr.. McClallan made
an excellent officer and the present super
visor intends TO follow his theory. There is
no use in making patch work when we have
cloth enough to make a good garment. The
road mp Deer Greek should not be neglected
and some labor should be extended to the
main thorouehfare and that portion of Lane
street given to the county by our city, ought
not to be omitted
Some people are willing to work out their
road tax, but many by reason OF ethei bust
ness are unable to do so. We confess we are
of the latter class and instead OF substituting
some idle and irnprovdent debtor, prefer to
pay our dues directly. All who are so cir
cumstanced as not to be able to work, might
well pay this assessment to the supervisor
and secure some kind of system. All care
full work upon our roads will amply repay
our investment.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
8 = "A nj MTLTON
Dealer. in
Drugs and
Stationery,

OGers for sale i'm Kegs Or Tin:
1000 pounds Of Pioneer White
Lead; 500 Gallons Salem Boiled
Linsecd Oil: $50 gals. Tur-
pentine; A complete stock OF
Paints, Brushes, Farnisises,
and Can Color. III ycu are
going to do any painting cali
and get prices before purchas-
ing EIsewhere.) A complete
assortment Of School Books,
School Stationery, Writing
Paper, Envelopes, etc., which
L will sell very Cheap. Oar
den Seeds, Patent Medicines,
aad everything that is kept il,
a Erst-class Drugstore. Or
ders by nail and Express
premptly attended to.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
A Gard from Mr. Ohenoweth.

OAKLAND, May 81, 1884.
Through yourcolumns, I wish to reply to
an article which appeared in last week issue
of the Plaindealer under the head of 'Pre-
tended Temperance, and signed X X X.
In 1879 rented farm of Fen. Sutherliu
on which is a large vineyard. To avoid a to-
tai loss pressed, with common cider mill,
three or four barrels of the pure Juice from
the grape, and about one year after took a
sample of the same to Mr. Fl. Abrahams, who
was then living in this place, 10 see what he
thought of it. His opinion was that would
make better vinegar than anything else. Mr..
Abrahams spoke to saloon keeper here
about 1t, and | may have met the same person
on the sidewalk and asked his opinion of it,
although do not remember that did so.
The saloon keeper told either Mr.. Abraham
or myself that it was not saleable and that
ended the matter. | viii add that at that
time, -four years ago)I did not look upon the
liquor traffic as being so harmful as now do.
That more than two years ago l refused to
offer this so called wine for sale solely on ac-
count of the example Since that time l
have given away wagon loads of grapes
rather than make and offer the wine for sale.
The assertion or intimation that / now do
or ever did, use Intoxicating liquors as bev-
erage, or for electioning purposes, either di-
rectly or indirectly. is wholly false. That
ever gave this wine to anyone as q beverage
is absolutely untrue. While | do not claim
to be perfect man, am perfectly willing to
have my temperance record compared with
that OF any of my opposing candidates.
Yours Respectfully,
JAMES CHENoWIrH,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
FROM OAKLAND.

The roads, under the supervision of Mr..
Winecoff. are being put in excellent condi-
tion.
Candidates are getting more numerous.
Among those We observed during the week
were Messrs. Owens, Burnett, Riddle and
Parcott.
Drs. shambrook aud Little departed on
Monda's train for San Francisco, where they
go to attend course of lectures at the Coop
er Medical college. May success award
their efforts.
The gossips have had relapse, from all
appearances, as they have been somewhat
silent during the past few days, but, judg'
young folks, there may be chance for re.
newal of their favorite indu!gen
There does not seem to be much interest
manifested IN political matters as yet. And
we feel safe in saying that there will be but
little respect paid to the nominations oi
either party. 1t seems everybody will vote
for their favorites and while we believe the
best men should hll our Offices, yet any esti
mate cannot be well made how the thing vii
result.
A son of A. w Cone, who lives near here
was accidentally shot by pistol which h'
was carrying in his pocket, Wednesday
evening about four o'clock. DIR. Harris wa
called, but up to the time of writing we are
not informed of the extent of the injuries
This is one more addition to the string o
serious injuries that have happened by carry
| ing pistols and it seems that it should be
warning for the guidance of others.
Xxx X.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24

was to be expected, for maay maidens
who are comely and good enter the
United States through Castle Garden,
and aversion to matrimony is net
among their peculiarities. Why did
the suitor turn his back on his own
country, where girls of every desirable
variety are as numerous as politicians.
We do net know but the srecial advan-
tages of the Castle Garden plan are
quite evident. A proposal to a young
woman caught on the fly" arriving
one day and intending on the next to
take "a train to her family or friends in
the west, involves no preliminary ex-
penses in the nature of boquets, bon
bons, theater tickets, buggy rides, ice
cream, and excursions, and the conse
quent wedding does not imply either
cards or cake Besides, to revive
very old saying, the man who marries
a Castle Garden gnl does not have to
hire Castle Garden girl to take care
of his wife. With all these odds
against the American girl, it is strange
that the tariff does not protect her.
Why should foreign girls be admitted
free Of duty2 Are they raw material9
Not they! 1t may be urged that the
tariff is for the protection Of infant in
dnstries, of which the American girl is
not one, but it certainly should not be
hard to convince any calm and dispas
sionate mind that she Is the direct pro
duct of one, the continuance of which
is imperativelv demanded for posteri-
tvs sake. In her fully completed con
dition-say at the age of 20 or %
years-she embodies many more times
expenditure aid effort than the cheap
labor products of European crsdles.
The foreign girl should be taken OF the
free list. Home industries demand it.
Where is Mr. Randalll
We are satisfied the girls of Rose
burg are in favor of free trade They
desire that good looking young men
should be imported free of duty. OF
the Rosebarg boys they sing: "All
such men hould be exported far be-
yond the northern seas.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-05-24
Unprotected Girls.
New York Herald.

Another serious defect has been dis
covered in our tariff. The American
girl is not protected in the matrimo-
NAL market from the quite passable but
cheaply produced foreign girl, and a
number of American industries Ian
guish with her. A few days ago res
ident Of Westchester county, finding
himself in need of wife, deliberately
went down to Castle Garden to look for
an acceptable mate. It did not hap
pen to be good day for girls, but his
success has since been reported. Ii