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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
polly spoiled the PRAYER.

From the Boston Transcript. .
Mrs. Fogg Is an active member OF Rev.
Mr.. Textuars church but her husband,
be il said to his shame. cant remember
when he was last inside ~ = meeilng
house. MIR. Textual's or anybody else's.
However us he puts II, he doesn't In
ieriere with Mrs, Fogg's amusements
and is perfectly willing SHE shall go to
church every day in the week II she
wants TO. Although Mrs. +. doesn't
avail herself TO the full Of her Lords
permission she is very regular In her
Sunday attendance, and II was not at all
strange that, after repeated Invitations,
her pastor should take tea ut the Fogg
mansion the other evening.
The family were gathered around the
domestic board, with Mr.. Textual ut
Fogg's right, Mrs. +. vis-a-vis, and the
two little Foggs Jointly occupying the
remaining side ofthe pnrallelogrnm.
The Young fry were about TO begin
operations, according to custom; but
Fogg felt that the occasion called for
something appropriate on his part. So
he checked the impetuosity OF their
youthful appetites, and, addressing the
reverend guest, remarked:
Perhaps Mr.. Textual will he Kind
enough 10 ask n blessing"
The immature Foggs stared In open
eyed wonder, their appetites all forgot
ten. while from some unknown source
came an hilarious:
ala! hal ha" .....
1t was evident that such n request,
coming from Fogg, struck somebody MS
being somewhat excessively funny.
The children giggled; Mrs F.'s face
looked like n red sunset, and the parsons
features were study of bewildered
amaZement, while Fogg appeared to be
in anything but an angelic frame Of
mind. II one might judge from the
murderous aspect Of his visnge.
The parson was the first to recover his
self-possession. He began:
30 Lord, we thank Thee for the
bounties Thou hast set before u.s."
lie hesitated moment, when from
the direction whence proceeded the ILL
timed laughter came voice. II was
pitched in accents Of impotence, saying
In an lnquiring tone:
"WhatYl Ist
John! Nary shrieked Fogg in
stage whisper TO the young ones, who
were, nevertheless, unable 10 wholly
control their cachination.
Mrs. Fogg screwed her face into all
sorts OF oontortions, and the parson
opened his eyes long enough to show
the wonder which filed his perplexed
mind. But he was equal to the emer-
genoy and prooeeded:
May this physical food remind us Of
that spiritual sustenance -
"Oh. cut 1t short" broke in the irrev-
erent interrupter.
Amen" said the parsOn, abruptly
ending his petition.
The children forgot their manners en-
tirely, and laughed aloud; Mrs. r., as
she nfierward observed. thought she
should sink through the floor, while
Fogg allowed something TO escape his
quivering lips which sounded very much
like an oath.
Again came the voice
"Pretty Poll. Polly wants cracker
Cut Il short Ha hn ha."
The mystery was explained, and the
children's giggle was drowned In the
hearty laughter Of Parson Textual, who,
pious man though he was. could appre-
ciate good thing ms well us any Of the
unregeneraie. ..'
Second Excursion.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23

Charcoal.

Near the city, for sale cheap, by Hilton
a Young. d 7-23-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23

As rnE free grass and the lease ques
tion and the school lands have entered
so extensively in the newspaper discus
sions, the following terse explanation
from the Decatur Tribune is quite OPP
Fortunes "ro those, who desire to be
informed, we would say that when
lease Of school land is made, it is done
subject to sale to any man who may de-
sire to purchase the same for home,
and the lease is made with the prOvlso
that II terminates whenever sale can
be made to any person desiring TO be-
come an actual settler. This Is the law,
the statements OF free grass advocates to
the contrary Notwithstanding. The
school land of Texas Is not for sale to
any but actual settlers, and any of II is
for sale to these. notwithstanding II
may have been previously leased"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
Second Excursion.

In response to number of requests
Mr.. =. II. Freer will run another excur-
sion TO Medina park next Sunday, July
y. For further particulars look ont for
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
Special Notices.
Every smoker should try ''Little JOKER
Take "BlACk-DRAUGHT" and you

Every smoker should try "Little Joker"
Take "BLACk-DRAuGHT" and you
will never be bilious.
Sold by James Calvin and L. Orynski. druggists.
Don't buy until you see my new fall
and winter styles OF clothing. soft and
felt hats and furnishing goods, latest
novelties. win be open about August
l, 1884, 24S Commerce street.
7-lS-l0t FRED CoRREvoN.
Lots, AGO feet from street cars, Sl6J,
for few days only. Sam Maverick, p.
j. Moss, Main plaza. LIFT
Call on us for fine coffees in Mocha,
Cordova, Peaberry and Rio.
7-ltf M. CAsTANoLA q SoN.
High class Plymouth Rock, Light
Brahma and Langshan eggs for sale by
A. r. Hurley, 26 Soledad street. 4-10-3m
SWINE OF CARDUl" four times day
makes happy household.
Sold by James ciayin and L. orvpski. druggist
ls II will not be undersold. will meet
all circular prices on groceries for the
same quality and on the same terms.
Call and be convinced.
CHAs. w. GREEN, Grocer.
1l-7-30d 227 l.. Houston street.
"BlACK-DRAuGHT" cures dyspepsia,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
CHEAP COLUMN.

Special Advertisements. sucn as Wanted, For
Rent, Lost, Found, Personal, For Sale, Etc., viii
be Inserted In this Column at the rate or . lines
FOR rs cents, each Insertion. Each Additional
line 10 cents.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23

--Eiectro-H omoopathic Msdicines
Are an immense benefit to the sick peo-
pie. The wonderful skill of many ply
slams TO recognize disease shall be un-
touched, but in millions of cases they
don't know how to cure, use poisoning,
destroyable remedies (?) and declare d
great many diseases as incurable. Our
remedies don't know such a sickness II
taken before the body is in dieing con-
dition. Every sick person should make
a trial because II never fails to cure the
severest diseases of women, cancers,
consumption, fevers, cramps, epilepsy,
insanity mot org), piles, diseases ofskin,
scrofula syphilis, carries Of the bones,
etc., etc. Treatment of children exceed
ingly easy. Remember that these med
icines are adopted by the authorities of
the Santa Rosa Hospital. There is no
patent swindle about 1t, but the greatest
discovery in the medical line since crea-
tion Of the world. San Antonio refer
ences and testimonials given. Call on
me. PRoF. MEYER, Ave, ID. ~
Elect. HON. General depot for Texas
and Gulf States. -l7-1yr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23

TO understand that work has not begun
on the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
railroad. Due notice will be given and
beds and bedding furnished at the low
est cash price. Call-and examine my
stock, 4Oi East Houston street, 7-2l-ff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
COR. COMMERCE AND NAVARRO SITS,

J. N. BRyANr- Member chicago Boardof Trade
and Merchants Evrhapge, ST. Louis. :. :.
FLOYD Member Galveston Cotton EN-
change. A. q. MCrl,MPBELI- Member New
Orleans Cotton Exchange ani Chicago Ilonrd
OF Trade.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23

Tor rs cents, each Insertion. Each Additional
line 10 cents.
HOUSE TO RENT Southwest corner Ma
III varro and Pecan street. near Travis park.
Apply at No. AZ North Laredo st. 7-2s-1w
L,oR SALE Fifteen shares IN third series of
II the Mechanics Building and Loan associa-
ton. Apply TO II. y. johnson, LIGHT Office.
KNIGHTS PYTHIAS. Elk Lodge No. IS,
IN meets every Thursday at p. IN. Castle In
Dullnig building, corner OF Commerce and
Alamo streets. ... .tr
nor SALE CHEAP--An open top buggy,
Il good as new. Apply at No. 3ls Blum st.
G ECOND-H land books bought and sold at %
- Soledad street opposite court house.
WANTED Immediately, wet nurse. APP
w ply at this Office. '.H 7-lI-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-07-23
s. S. FLOYD 60,
Grain, Provisions and Cotton.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Refer by permission TO Lockwood x Kanp.
mann, San Antonio. Texas.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-02-02

.t:hs ~ Ter the w3rii9.s Grass. asni IL rta's
bsss for 7.taee and - vii mail You re-,
ssiHs I IL rusui. vuiuubse box OF 'npIe gnaCi
G ~ - ~ tltat viii put you III tsie Way tl uaAilt1
luore money IN Il few days than Non ever th"N5ht
pos> Idle AT any business. Capital rot required,
We Will start YOU You can Work ali the time or
in spure time only. The work Is universally
ala,i'ed to both sexes, yonng and old. You fdn
easily earn frl 80 cents to - every e>"H!h =
That ali sykn want N..rk i4aT test the ll-hes W
make tli. ll,l,ar+lI Ietel offer: t. all VIII are un
satsh.d We VII send s1 to pay for the trouoit "'
wrIiuLus. Fail particulars, dire aI's, st', - H
tree. Fortunes viii ue made t'N t4s@ 9i'7 -i'f
t1air whole tnae t. the work, Or ~ egrtsse >.
.bsalutalY strr- bort 3elay. StHt 1g&.
dress srisssS \ ro. rltt!aut. Maine. H.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-02-02
Hear Wha: The Deaf Say.

II has p.rfprmedu Il miracle i'll nay case
have no uuearthly noises i'll my head, and hear
much better.
have been greatly benefited
MY deafness helped great deal, thlnk aho'hef
bottle will cure
Ny hearing is much benefited.
have received untol benefit.
NV hearing is improving.
1t is giving good satistacti2n
Have been greatly benefited, and am rejoiced
that saw notice ui It.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
W. &. T. e. NOTES.

Since the Convention new I'm.
ions have been organized at Clarks-
burg, Buckhannon, Hartford City
and Hinton. 49,
We hope these Unions will re-
port to the FREEMAN that we may
let the sisterhood know of their
faith and good works. N
The Writ County Transcript
notes an interesting meeting of the
Band of Hope of Elizabeth. The
programme consisted of Devotional
Exercises, Reading and adoption Of
minutes, Regular lesson, followed
by appropriate literary exercises,
We give this program that it may
suggest to other Bands the desira
bility Of holding these public
meetings, and of publishing the
proceedings in the local papers.
Our good sister, Mrs. Parsons, Of
Keyser, sends long list Of names
Gas more should do), for our special
Convention Edition, also new sub
scriber with 81, and then adds
these kind words: "We certainly
did enjoy the Convention and the
kind hospitality Of the Parkers-
burg folk, and shall ever cherish
the pleasant associations there
formed.
Please say to Mrs. okey John
son, who made my visit SO delight
full, that | am thankful "the lines
did fall unto me in pleasant places
while2in Parkersburg." ~ rY-3,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
The Pawned ShOes-A West Vir.
F' ginia Incident.

The daughters of a poor unfortu-
nate man, well known to many of
cur citizens, appeal to the sympa-
.thies of the public by their want of
homes now that they are unable to
work. Here is an incident of his
life: Having spent all his money
for whisky, his thirst drove him to
pawn his shoes to one of our sa-
loonists for intoxicants.s It was in
winter, and his feet pressed the
ground through the substituted
rags. The next morning he called
one.of his daughters, begged her
to redeem his shoes, promising he
would never drink again. With
the whole of her weeks earnings,
redeemed the shoes. She then
begged the saloonist not to sell her
father any more whisky. He
promised he would not, bat in less
than a week this very saloonist
sold this man-who was physical
ly and morally unable to keep his
promise-all the whisky he want
ed. Year after year this mans
money went, until death claimed
him. Now in their delicate health
his daughters are dependent upon
their own exerfions for their liv-
ing.
Is it not just and right that part
of the sloney resulting from whisky
fines be used for the relief of un-
fortunate women like these? Our
next Legislature should consider
this question.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
Convention Freeman.

We send out this week to the
w. C. Z. U. workers throughout
the State, copies of the Special
Convention Edition of the FREE
MAN, and we urgently ask that you
do not pile them away, but keep
conveniently in sight where you
may hand copy to a neighbor OF
send to a friend whom you desire
to interest in our work. ry6t
If you will send us names and
address of persons you would like
to read the paper, we will forward
it to them.
Again we ask for the furtherance
of our work in the State-urge
every member of your Union te
subscribe for the FREEMAN or where
all are not able to do SO let them
club with neighbor. You car
not be interested in the temper
ance work unless you are intelli.
gent in regard to its methods and
keep posted with its progressive
movements. sssl'H rSab@ Bma
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16

you to 90 and do likewise. The
peoples hearts are with US. They
will stand by us, only we must put
before them a sim pie and practical
plan of finance. t believe this is
the plan. It has worked well
wherever introduced, and I call at
tention to it most earnestly, espec-
tally of our Southern Presidents
and those in the new Northwest.
If you will take it up, your prog
ress will rapidly outstrip that of
our older Unions without such
plan. 20 4 u.
Anna Gordon, with her corps Of
helpers, secured 80 trial trip sub
scribers to the Union Signal from
forty towns in about twenty min
utes Of quset work among the del
egates. L hear the praises of our
paper on every hand. Its practi-
cal helpfrlness, its gospel spirit, its
educational value are constantly
emphasized by our workers in
public and in private.
The w. VA. FREEMAN is q great
favorite as State paper, and just
ly SO. .
DR.. Warner, the State organizer
of thegentlemen's society, is the
ablest coadjutor we have in the
field. He goes often on horseback,
fording streams, taking the chances
Of rough mountaineering, but de-
clares this the happiest work Of
his life. Our w. G. T. U. has been
introduced by this noble man
wherever possible. H'urrah, fol
West Virginia. No State ever die
SO well in time so brief.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
Summers County.
Mrs. Wells Delights ete People.

DEAR FREEMAN: Mrs. M. L.
Wells is now with US. She is a
charming womam-allow the Scrip p
tural name. Her first lecture was
on last Monday night. The Bap-
fist church will seat nearly 500
persons when the gallery is occu.
pied, and after every seat was filed
many went away for want of room.
And such a lecture on temperance !
AL admit we never heard its equal
before. t. tnn.
She returned to fill some appoint
ments down the river, but stopped
with us yesterday. In the after
aoon she spoke in the Methodist
church and organized w. G, t, U.
with Mrs, Irwin, President. Our
women are very difident, and
many are waiting to see what is in
hit, and will most probably come in
soon. t.
Then at night the Baptist
church was filled, and she gave us
another charming lecture. At one
time she was loudly 'cheered, but
her magic influence was felt in
\ the remark: ct is Sunday night
and we are in churoh."
We have reason to thank God for
putting Mrs. Wells into this great
work, in which she is doing so
much good. Her visit'to West Vir-
ginia will be blessing so long as
the sun and moon endure.
We are under obligations to the
Superintendent of the G.. & o.
Railroad for special favors to Mrs.
Wells and her daughter u,
Though we were not in the Con-
~ention at Parkersbn-g, a good
many of us in this far off corner
are immensely interested in the
interests of prohibition. And we
are encouraged. We believe the
outlook grows brighter, as the days
pass, and success is assured.
According to your faith be it
unto you," but faith without works
is dead, therefore let US all work
aac work on and on, regardless of
opposition, M. BIBB.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
From Mountain Lake ParE-'Ihe
Interstate Convention. aa
Mss Jennie SMITHS Letter.

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, July 20.
DEAR FREEMAN Since Conven-
ton at Parkersburg, hare had my
handsifnll. Attended the Garrett
County S. S. Convention at James
towns complete success for tenn
perance.
This week I held two meetings
at Bloomington and Paw Paw. At
the latter place they are alive in
Good Temgolar work, and a strong
temperance sentiment prevails.
Next Saturday and Sunday 1
hold meetings at Promise Land,
Mr., Davis place. We will have a
local option fight in this county
this fall.
Our Interstate Tenn peranee
Convention begins here July "a.
Will send program and railroad
rates as soon as published.
On Saturday Mr.. Daniels and
others, are expected, to represent
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16

the Alliance of Maryland, and we
hope West Virginia will be
present in force. =,
On Monday we hope the Good
Templars will turn out strong.
Please do all you can to interest
our friends. How many will come
from Parkersburg? If we can have
good number better excursion
rates can be had than heretofore.
More anon. Yours,
JENNIE SMITH.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16

to teach godliness by public pre-
cept, but by public example they
may and do teach a great many
things not contained in the Gospel
of Grace. Their children may at
tend dancing schools and balls, and
their sons drink wine off the fami-
ly sideboard but you would never
suspect this state OF affairs from
any sermon in these pulpits, much
less a newspaper comment.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16


."Let the women learn in silence
with all subsection. But [ suffer
net woman to teach nor to usurp
authority over the man, but to be
in silence. i TIM. II: Hip. With
all persons, especially Professionals,
the Bible oughtto be and must be
the rule of faith and practice.-
Garksborg Noa0e,
These quotations were cl9pped
from the preachers ColumG" in
the Clarksburg Meas, in an tissue
following Mrs. Wells lecture in
Clarksburg.
without any disposition to ar
que the question: there arc q few
things to which we would call at
teution in connection with these
quotations.
whatever Paul .may have meant
in these particular passages, end
we have listened tolearned discus
sions on the subject pro and COL
it cannot be denied that women
took part in the public service of
the early church.
@Rhophesying" WAS an imper-
tant element of cthis service, and an
Cor.II, Sc, Paml gives direction
how the women shall 6eport them
selves when participating in this
service. .... .s4 a1s raogn~
Tibet they did public service, we
have incontrovertible testimony
from his own lips in his injune-
ton te the Philippians: "Help
those women who labored with me
in the gospel" ......
These are facts, not arguments.
Now Cor one other fact, and that
is this: We have taken pains to
obrerve those churches where the
peculiar tenet prevails, held by
those who quote these passages to
fortify themselves in their notions
of "Woma&'s Sphere" and without
an exception their spiritual force
is scarcely felt beyond the walls of
the sanctuary in which they wor-
ship.
Their women do keep silence in
the church, but we have known
them to wander about from house
to house not only idlers, but tat
tiers also and "busybodies, speaking
things which they ought not, !"
without let or hindrance.
1t is considered a shame for a
woman to speak in these churches,
but it is not shame for her to in
dulge in the liberties of the dance.
They do not suffer their women
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
Let Your Wonsen Keep Silence.

"Let your women keep silence in
the churches: for it is not permit
ted unto them to speak; but they
are commanded ITO be under @bedi.
ence, as also saith the law. And
ifthey will learn anything, let
them ask their husbands at home
for it is a shame for women tc
speak in the church." l Cor-XlV
1886. ,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
For GoD AND HOME AND NATIVE
LAND"
Conducted BY Mrs. 1. FL. johnson
National Wemam's Christian Temper
ance Union.

nestdent-MIss FRANCES e. WILLARD, OF
Evanston, illinois.
Corresponding Secretary-b Mrs G. B. Buell., Sd
Bible House, N. Y.
bridge, RaUenha, %. Y rFE r. AZ
Assistar1t Recording Seoreta-y-Mrs. L. M. N
Stevens, Stroudwater, Me.
street, Ohm climatic
8outhern Seoretary-Mrs. g. H. Mcleod, 2s7
Moshe r street, Baltimore, Nd. '.I
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-07-16
West VsrqSmia W. G. T. U.

WCSC TTYytWIU ". W. f. ~
p Prestde,,t-MIss A. TAYLOR, Wheeling, w
Va.
VICE Prestdent-Mrs. NJ. M. Love, Gfaz-
ton.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. E. F. Nine, Key
scr.
Corresponding Secretasy-Miss Emma A.
Fowler, 936 Main St., Wheeling.
Tre0suTer-Mrs. @. r. Scott, ParkersburE.
sUPERINTENDENTs OF DEPARTMENTS.
Lfte-ature-Miss Lucy Shaw, Park ersbUrg,
Eu0ssgehsic-Mrs. NM. Love, Grafton.
Young Ladies' Work-ldiss Carrie Scoheld,
Wheeling. r-L
Juvenile Work-Mrs- d. B. Purinton, Nor
gantGwn.
:. Raj Road Work-Mrs. Emily Chambers,
Martinsburg.
Prison Work-Miss Amanda List, 220l Chap
lain Street, Wheeling, w. Va.
Sabbath School Work-Miss Emma Fowler,
s38 Main Street, Wheeling, w. Va.
INSTRUMENTATION F. M. Chalfant, Jane Lew.
q Influencing the Press-Mrs. J. B. Thompson,
Grafton. r.I .r.t,.-.a
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-07-19
Len without a Parson.

"lt people would only consider the
trouble that arises from "A failure IL
place a proper amount OF stamps upon
Ihe.r letters The, would be more care
tui. said Postmaster Huldekuper. of
Philadelphia, the other day. "A ca,e
recently arising brought this matter to
my mimi a prominent member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Conference mailed
-cter last Saturday morning 4; ten
o clock. directed 10 member Of his
church in New York. stating tina, he
would not be home 10 preach on Sun
day. ami 10 make other arrangements.
The letter Was mailed. and. being over
weight WAS marked due two cents.
Nhen II arrived in New York. accord
my 10 the rules Of the department.
Il was given Ia clerk 10 be rated and
charged, snd then sent 10 the carriers
department. where another entry had Ia
Tee made and the sum charged 10 the
carrier upon whose route il WAS 10 be- de-
hvered. In the regular order ot bust
ness i reached the carrier. but too late
70 be sent ont on SATURDAY, The con>e-
Quence wa> that III the lir>t delivery of
Monday morning the letter was dis
Matched ~ the person entitled Ia receive
II. The minister heard from his con-
gregat!On before the members did from
him, ami consequently he Was COM
PEELED to make an explanation of the
causes which led him To leave his flock
without \ shepherd. Ii he had placed
another tWo-ccnt stamp upon the letter,
II would have been handed over imme.
diately upon arrival 10 the carrier and
taken ont in the last delivery of Satur.
day. Such cases are frequent not only
in this, but in every office in the coun-
try, and the consequence is that letters
are delayed from three 10 four hours
during the DAY so that proper record
and charge can be made Letters uuon
which postage has not been paid are not
torN aried Al all Il i desirable tha,
the printed card or tie written name and
address Of the sender should he placed
on every letter OF package before it &,
posted. - that in case OF nan-dei.Vcry il
cSu be returned 10 the writer BY the
observance OF this simple rule much
trouble and time can be SAVED. '-P tI
aaoy4H Record.