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National Republican., 1884-01-16
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Mrs. Waite's TUESDAY Evening ReceDtion
Last Night
Other Social Mention at the German Min
ister's and Elsewhere.

The chief justice and Mrs. Waite held tho
second of their series Of card receptions for
Tuesday evenings in January at their resi-
dence, on street, last evening. Mrs. Waite
was assisted by her daughter, Miss Waite,
and her grandson, Mr.. NJ. r. Waite, jr, aided
tho host in caring for tho gu ests.
Mrs Waite wore traine dress of bronze
satin,with beaded trimmings, and Miss Waite
short toilet of white embroidered nuns
yelling and lace.
Mrs. Brewster wore white Grape, with en-
broidered gauze tlounces.
Mrs. Gresham was attired in copper colored
ottoman silk, with beaded trimmings.
Mrs. Fields wore combination Of black
velvet and white satin.
Mrs. Woods, wine-colored satin.
Mrs. Blatchford, plum-colored brocaded
velvet.
Nine. Preston, wife of the Haytien minis
ter, pomegranate satin.
Mrs. Carter, wife of the Hawaiian minister,
black satin and jet
Mrs. Blaine, black silk, covered with black
Chantilly lace, with orange velvet bows.
Mrs. Macarthur, blue satin brocade
trimmed with duchesse lace.
Mrs. Howard White, pink satin brocade
with front of lace and crushed roses.
Mrs. Loring, black velvet, with heavy jet
trimmings.
Mrs. j. W. Wadsworth, pale blue brocade
with pearl embroideries.
Miss Whiting, of Newport white satin and
brocade, combined with orange velvet.
Mrs. Laughton, black and white brocaded
velvet.
Among those present were the Attorney
General and Mrs. Brewster, Postmaster Gen
raj and Mrs. Gresham, Gen.. Sherman and
Col. Tourtelotte, Monsignor Capel, Justice
nd Mrs. Blatchford Justice and Mrs. Woods
Justice and Mrs. Fields Judge Cox, Justice
md Mrs. Macarthur, Miss Bartlett, Mis-
Riddle, Gen. and Mrs. Rochester, Com
missioner and Mrs. Loring Gen
and Mrs Poe, Judge and Mrs. Ferris
Mrs. Howard White Mrs. Laughton
Mr.. Ross Thompson, Miss Thompson, Mrs
and Miss Alley, Gen. Van Vliet, Gen. Robert
son, Mr.. and Mrs Maury, Mrs and Mis-
Blaine, Representative and Mrs. Wadsworth
Miss Whiting, the Haytan minister and
Mrs. Preston, the Hawaiian minister and Mrs
Carter, Mrs. Judd, Miss Carter, Commissioner
and Mrs. Loring, Mrs. Howard White, Mr.. L.
u. Letter, Lieut.. Lemley, the Japanese and
Chinese ministers.
Mrs. j. II. Finerty, of 91s Fourteenth
street, received her friends last evening.
The reception of Mrs. Follett, wife of Rep
resentative Follett, at her residence, 1Ol;
Fourteenth street, was a social SUCCESS.
Mrs Isaac Jordan, assisted by her niece
Miss Mcintosh, received her friends last even
ing at her residence, 14l4 X street.
Mrs. +. s. Lacy, of Michigan, held a larg
reception last evening at her residence, 1870
J. street. She was ably assisted by Mis-
Lacy and Mrs. +. L. Letter. The toilets o
the ladies receiving and those calling, wer
very handsome.
The German minister and Nine. Eisen
decker received many callers last evening
Among those present were many of the foi
eign ministers and attaches of the legation
and their ladies.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Cabinet Meeting.

All the heads of departments except the
postmaster general, attended the cabinet
meeting yesterday. No business of import
nnce was transacted. Among the subjects
considered was the existing vacancy in the
Office of the United States attorney for the
District of Columbia, but no decision wa,
reached with regard to an appointment to ill
that vacancy. In the meantime, the business
of tho office is at Il standstill, and consider.
able embarrassment is felt by the district aud
federal courts. On Monday the United States
supreme court was obliged to decline to enter
tain motion in the Hitz case, because there
was no district attorney to reply to the argu-
ment in support of il.
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l'he ProbnbiIities.

It was stated last night by member of the
house elections committee that they would
to-day report in favor of seating Mr.. Man
ming on tho prima facie showing made in his
case after which the contest will bo again
taken up by tho committee on its merits.
While this is something of disappointment
to Gen. Chalmers he feels confident that it
will only postpone the seat being awarded to
hin,
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ers of whisky in bond at Allegheny City, Pa,
that was reported to the house yesterday was
originally introduced by that somowhet
eccentric statesman, Hon. Johu ID. White, of
Kentucky. 1t is alleged that 10 was inspired
by ex-senator Pomeroy, who is going in
strong on the temperance side of the whisky
question, and the aged and astute journalist
who first discovered the alcoholic mares nest
in the AlleghenY collection DISTRICT.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
BrownloIv Investigated.

Tho subcommittee of the house committee
on accounts which Is investigating the alleged
irregularities preferred against ex- Doorkceper
Brownlow gavo him II hearing yesterday,
during which he explained his actions aud
defended his conduct. Ex-Spoaker Koifer
will be before the committee to-day.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Chaimers-Manning Case

ssss,The hearing in the contested election case
of Chalmers VS., Manning was concluded yes
terday by tho house committee on elections.
Gen. Eppa Hunton, of Virginia, appeared in
behalf Of Mr.. Manning, and Mr.. Il. A. Harris
in behalf of Gen. Chalmers, The committee
will consider the case to-day, but its members
have not determined upon time for making
q report
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Gen. PIeasonton,s retirement.

At meeting of the house committee on
military affairs yesterday Mr.. Bayno was
authorized to report favorably bill for tho
appointment and retirement of Alfred Pleas
onton MS brigadier general. He asked to be
retired as major general,
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Naval Committee Meeting.

In the house committee on naval affairs yes
terday the recommendation Of tho secretary
of the navy that officers dismissed from SER
vice should not be ronstated was discussed,
A resolution that such cases should not again
be submitted in the committee was defeated
but two votes being in its favor
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A Bankrupt RAW.

The national convention of commercial
bodies who favor the enactment of uniform
and equitable bankrupt law will be hold at
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S'ost mN Founo.

ENuUND-A wNTcH. SNSD DESCRIPTIONS
e tu ~, e., Republican once. Sis
Y OST,-FROM 1880 n. y, Az, SKYE TER
u r!er Qypi answers " nalne OF "Gill.' Return
" SlIIRLH REED, O-lU
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The ImsnIrntIon.

The resolution calling upon the secretary
of the treasury for all the correspondence re-
Iating to the alleged extension granted own
National Republican., 1884-01-16

Wizards hall, beginning at o'clock this
evening. A number of delegates arrived
yesterday and REGISTERED at Willard's hotel.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
WANTEnII 4
PREMATURE BALDNEsS.
pREMATURE BADNESS.
PREMATURE BALDNES!S.
PREM ATIfRE RAInNL,sS


Tho process of loss of hair may take take place
either rapidly In the Of weeks months or rs
generally the case, the loss is slow aud gradual
through period of years The hairs may commence
baldnoss does not ordinarily begin to manifest itself
until the age of % or 30 years The scalp through
out the process appears to be healthy. At frat only
few hairs come ont from time to time, aud these arc
replaced Immediately by shorter and finer growth
Ofhnlr Later these, I'm turn, are shed, and Nro sue.
even these cease to appear, when complete badness
of u certain portion of the scalp Is the result There
may be an appearance of fine down, which proves
that the hair iOclo still exists and be made to
produce healthy hair again by proper trcatmont.
The prevalence of premature badness among our
young men and women of the present day Is really
surprising Badness Is designated by the parts of tho
scalp Affected Thus we have Crown, Frontal Part,
and Temple Baldness. The last two are so much
dreaded by ladies. Dr. VAN DSCK positively cures
hair fOlliCles are not destroyed. Or. VAN DNCK,
DcrmatolOgst. has perfected scientific capillary
treatment which enables him To cure badness even
in cases of years duration. HC produce.a vgor.
Gus, luxurious growth of hair IN every whore the
hair focles are not destroyed Noone should he bald
before 60 If your hair IL getting thin, hnrsh dry,
split, faded, prematurely gray: II you getting
bald, or have excessive dandrun, scaly scalp tettCr
or any hair or scalp disease, consult Dr. VAN DNCK
DermatOlogst, No. - Grant Place, ut once. Salts
inCon assured. Hours, % II. M. to u. M; SUNDAYS
nto2. lfunablc to call describe your case and send
three stamps for answer.
DERSONs no TRY TO FIND THE ADVER
L tiscmGntS Of OLLCOTTS Livery Stables In this
paper 6-nO2l-u
NyTANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN H.
w BrHll, BatCnHn g. co.'s Bank, lill + st. NV.
is Commissioner OF Deeds for every Snto and Terri
tory, United states Commissioner Examiner and
Notary Public; always IN Office nom Il. M to u. IN
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SlTcoital.
EALTH Is WEALTH,

III -. ',,-,,'',,,,,,.,,, -,,''- :, .... .
TREArMENh a specific iOr llr7tcriH, Dizziness,
Commissions, N6ryOS ileaduuhC Mental Depression,
Loss OF Memory, SpermutOrrhWu, lmputenCy, lnYOl-
lntHry Emissions, Premature Ol Ago, caused by
OVcr,oN Ncripp self abuse, or OyurudllgpnCp, which
leads To misery decay and death. one boz win cure
recent C,Ses, Each box contains one months treat
mchI One 4nllAI HgN ,GF s,N noAV3 i"r io sent Qy
boxes to cure any case, with each order received by
ms for six boxes, accompanied with 80, we viii hCud
the purchaser our written guarantee to return Tho
mOnry ifthC treatment does not effect cure, Guar
uutpcS iatlrd by 'STOrr ,G ClOAlN NELI, iSO Penn,
rliNlMit avenue, Washington, -. g., wholesale aud
rcu agents orders 10y mail Will receive prompt 1T
National Republican., 1884-01-16

Rs- Advertisements under The heads Of Wants, For
Rent For Sale, Boarding. LOA and Found and
Personal Of three lines or icss, eighteen long 09rds,
10 cents one inserifon; each dfdonof inseriion 10
cents. Businsss cards not included IN these rates.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Safe Deposit Gumpanu.

SEcURIrY FROM Loss ny BuRGLARY
ROBBERY, FIRE, or ACCIDENT.
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T1lanttN---Nonnts.
@luntrS- miscellaneous.

PATRoNGZE wtTHERBEE's
" Capital 2JC. Express; prompt and reliable; hng
lnge speciality. Oilicps-lS5 Pn aV,, 1lth and 4,
nh nnnnnnllmna h-lmln-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
Well Furnished Houses.

As custom and usage with the in
creased moral nature of man has adj
vanced the study of beautiful objects for
our immediate surroundings it has adj
vanced Il theoretic distribution of same.
This can be seen at a glance when we
view the grand displays OF the thousand
and one articles In our large establish
ments, and the foregoing was most
forcibly displayed when LIGuT repre-
sentative paid n visit 10 the newly ar
rived stock at Mr.. J.. Wolfson's bazaar of
fine furniture and fancy ornamental and
useful articles that make things com
Portable and homelike In the closer and
inner life of the family circle.
For parlor sets in any desirable num-
Der of pieces Mr.. Wolfson has been care
full to select patterns that combine the
useful with the ornamental, and up to
the very best and latest styles in the
way of fine finish and upholstery. Sets
consisting of one Tete (this is the new
name for sofa), one rocker, four small
chairs and large arm chair are made
and gotten up for small parlors in diff
ferent patterns in walnut and furnished
in the now so popular Ramie. plain and
embossed mohair plush, and finished of
with bands of velvet on top and front,
for those parlors when larger number
OF pieces are needed platform ana turk
ish rockers the later with an iron frame
highly finished and some unique foot.
stools to match recommend themselves.
a fine stock of single and double
lounges, the former finished In fine pat
terms of tapestry brussels carpet, and the
latter, in addition, are put up in fine or
namental finish in wood and plush
hnn hnN la..e
comfortable bed to be wished for. A
great novelty in the newly invented
sofa bed which STANDS ahead of anything
ever gotten up. A large assortment Of
folding chairs and rockers in the most
beautiful designs. Mr.. Wolfson has
paid particular attention to selection in
bedroom sets of the latest styles and pats
terms the finest of them with the celebra-
ted Tennessee marble fine French glass
In dressers wnshstands and full size glass
In wardrobe doors. Business men
Will find most comrl, le
assortment of office furniture In
the way of .cylinder, double und sin
gle desks, revolving book cases and all
other articles that are needed to furnish
n first class office. One of the greatest
novelties is the large assortment of par
lor brackets and fancy cabinet wares,
consisting of music stands in all the
latest styles and shapes imaginable,
hanging brackets for corners and sides
for statuary, clocks and other decorative
objects. All goods are selected by Mr..
Wolfson with the greatest care to suit
the demands of the market and the
large quantities in which he buys enables
him to dispose of them at figures that
defy competition. The Christmas sea-
son Is drawing near, and presents come
In order. Wolfson's is the place to get
tbem
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

Meeting Of the Philharmonic society
tonight.
German at the Casino next Wednes-
day evening.
All the hotels of the city nre
crowded.
One hundred and fifty exoursionists
from Monterey and Saltillo arrived last
night.
There were 1900 pools sold last even
ing nj The White Elephant on the race
meeil {.
"A party Of young people of this city
will picnic at the Second mission next
Thursday.
The san Antonio Rifle company oo-
oupied their new armory, on Losoya
street, last night for drill.
Happy Cal was the recipient of
handsome bouquet yesterday from n fe-
male admirer Of this city.
Ben Gray, n colored sneak thief, has
been jailed by Officers Hughes and ABB
hey for attempt to steal $500.
The agent of the 5. :. and V. ".
railroad, was deputy hotel clerk at the
Maverick this morning.
Lawyers and sporting men. drum
mers and hotel men, and few members
OF the press are In town to-day.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Tenn
pie Beth III give their supper tomorrow
evening at the store formerly occupied
by Erastus Reed.
The LiGiIr has received an invita-
tion to attend ball, to be given at the
Casino, December %, by the members OF
!. /ingara Tennis club.
Justice Neuendorf performed his
first marriage ceremony yesterday after
noon-Nicentc Gomez and Bruaa Salar
we're the happy couple.
A building permit was taken out
this morning 10y q. Dillcnbergcr to erect
an addition 10 dwelling ON the south
side Ruiz street, ~ u cost Of 500.
w. Ransom. city editor Of the
lIGlI, hu, been appointed rs short
hand writer during the session Of the
State Bar association In san Antonio.
Mrs. Raymond Howe, Of the Nation
al Education Bureau, will meet the
ladies of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, at the parlors Of the
Menger hotel tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
The Bell Brothers, who have recent
ly moved into the new Kampmann build
ing, is now the oldest business house in
San Antonio, and though they have
moved their store several times, they
have never went hardly hundred feet
from where they first began business in
this city.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridors
and Elsewhere.

ana EiSeWHpPe.
r. J. kleberg, of Corpus Christi, is in
the city.
W 7. Branson, of Houston, is at the
Maverick.
Hon. o. NJ. Roberts, Ex-Governor. is
in town.
Hon. George Paschal has returned
from Mexico.
+, II. lIartz and wife, Of Eagle Pass,
are in the city.
Miss Fannie Sheern has gone to WASH
ingtOn on visit.
Mr. Casper 5. Butcher has returned
from Nilladalma, Mexico.
J. +. Ellison and party are at the st.
Leonard, from san Marcos.
l.. Phillips, prominent merchant of
Chicago, is at the Maverick.
Mrs. Buck Wright and children are at
the st. Leonard, from Luling.
Captain Il. c. Bunbury is ut the May
erick, from his ranch in Kerr county.
Albert Marion, of the Guadalupe
hotel, New Braunfels, is in the city TO
take in the races.
Rice Adams arrived here from Saltillo
last night, to take in the races and greet
his numerous friends.
Iludspeth, of the Bandera Enterprise ::
MCPHERSON, of the Blanco Star-Nindica-
tor, are in the city.
Il. Rollin Johnston, proprietor of the
Magnolia hotel at Seguin, and W. II.
johnston, are ut the Menger.
S. S. Floyd, the well known Calves
ton broker, is in the city, stopping with
MIR, =. :, Scriyener on Gardan straat
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
Good Nerve.

An incident happened very shortly af-
ter the first woven wire had been
stretched across the East river from the
two abutments upon which now hangs
suspended the grandest bridge in the
world; "a lasting monument to the
skill of the engineers, and looked upon
with pride by all Americans and viewed
with admiration and wonder by the
world" A small car had been arranged
SO that the workmen could wheel them
selves across the span, twisting each
time as they did so another wire into
the grand cable which now forms one of
of the main supports of this costly struc-
ture. A prominent young lady con-
ceived the idea of crossing In the same
manner as the workmen, and although
her friends tried hard to dissuade her, 1t
was all to no purpose. The rash lady
assembled to the summit of the pier, and
seating herself In the chair, 1t was but
moment before she was pluckily draw
ing herself toward the opposite pier.
Such courage could not but be admired.
But as they gaZed on the poor girl they
noticed that she had stopped almost in
the very center of the cable, and horrors,
as they look again her head has fallen
forward, and she waves a white hand
xerchief in her hand telling her friends
that she is fainting. The widest con-
sternation now ensued; the ladies
screamed and tainted and the gentlemen
offered large sums to anyone who would
attempt a rescue. After much hesita-
ton handsome young man dressed as
sailor volunteered to make the attempt,
The brave lad, after dlvesting himself Of
hat and shoes, started out hand over
hand toward the still swaying figure so
far from him. AS the young girl had
now completely lost consciousness II was
feared by many that the swaying of the
cable would throw her out of the chair
Many turned away unable to look ut
such spectacle, and ten thousand 9th
ers on both shores watched the sailors
progress with interest. The brave lad
finally reached the car, and us he, sup
porting the lady with one arm, sue
oessfully commenced the return trip u
mighty shout arose, and ten thousand
handkerchiefs were applied to tear
stained eyes. Hark, another resounding
shout, "she is saved!' "she is savedm
But the brave fellow has tainted and
they are applying restoratives; he opens
his eyes and receives their thanks but
refuses all offers of money, saying, mo.
keep the money; did not do II for that"
and added, ~ seldom need money, but
when do, go to my uncle, Emerson,
in San Antonio, Texas, and always
get It,"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
euenther,s Minis. San ANTONIO. Texas.


Is worthy OF being recommended TO
every one iirst-class flour, 1t IL not
excelled by any other in quality and
taste. This flour is not claimed to be n
patent flour, but IL 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 grooers.
11-1-lm c. ii. GuENrIiER q SoNs.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25
The Minstrel Engineer.


BY WILLIAM ELLIOTT TODD.
Twas Just afore the war began.
And somewhat In the fall,
Cal Wagner Chats his picture thar
A-grlnnin' on the WALL
And ran No. 05,
An engine jest as fine
As ever footed down brakes on
The New York Central line.
We'd Jest pulled out from Syracuse.
THAT'S where Cal makes his home)
And flew along. wide open, with
The Dean aboard for Rome.
My shanty stood mile ahead
Right close aside the track,
And often from the flre-box I've
Waved Sal my kisses back,
While she would raise our baby up
SO he could crow and scream
With Joy TO see his daddy ride
Among the smoke and steam.
Well, on this day our orders were
To give her Roadway through,
And any man that's oiled wheel
Knows I'd enough to do;
I'd shoveled In ton or two,
And settled down for more,
When Cal let out yell that sent
Me rollin' on the floor.
skipped up mighty lively though,
And meant TO give him one
FOr trlllln' NJ time Wnen Jokes
Was not exactly fun
But he was gone, and KNOWN him
| only could suppose
I'd find him on the guard-rail with
His fingers to his nose.
/ looked. but Powers above / saw
What froze my heart instead
My baby standin' on the track
Not twenty yards ahead,
A-clappin' of his little hands
And lookin' sweeter far
Than any cherub that could live
In Heavens fairest star.
Well, pardner, felt like that lump
of coal that's lynn thar.
My head spun round, my eyes grow dim.
! couldn't even swar;
But Col, Lord bless him he knows all
Whist happened when fell.
The second time dropped, you bet,
lie hadn't time to yell,
For he was on the pilot. and
Tough Tommy screamed with pain.
lie lives to tell Cal Wagner helped
Him first TO jump train
And when see Calls photograph
Stock on the bill boards here,
My ducats put me where I'll view
The minstrel-engineer.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-25

Mrs. Raymond Howe. of the National
Educational Bureau. win meet the ladies
of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union at the pdrlors of the Menger hotel
Wednesday Uo-morrow) ats o'clock.
Mrs. Howe intends this compliment
fraternally. being also member of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
SAN ANTONIO, November -.
The ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union are requested to call
on Mrs. Raymond Howe at the Menger
hotel on Wednesday afternoon, Novem-
Der 90, at o'clock.
Mrs. w. II. BUCHANAN, President.
Mrs. +. b. DAVIS. Secretary.
Mrs. Howe will speak under the
auspices of the Women's Christirn Tenn
perance Union on Sunday afternoon.
Notice will be given Of the place in due
time. 1l-2G-lt