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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28
Hints to Marriageable Girls.
Baltimore American.

Some of our contemporaries have
become indignant by learning to how
great an extent the practice prevailed
at our principal ports Of filing orders
for wives sent by western men with
newly-arrived immigrant girls. They
look upon this as a discrimination by
Americans themselves against tae
American product, and insist that it
ought to be stopped. There are places
in many parts of our broad western
lands where women are scarcer than
hens teeth. The men have ample
possessions to support wives, and are
anxious for mistresses Of their hearts
and homes. Indeed, their great eager
ness for ter halves is shown by their
willingness to waive the great mari
tai privilege of men the right to
make their own selection. There is a
law of political economy that goods
will seek the best market The Amer
lean girl is an exception, for the cen
sus shows the east to possess q super
fluffy. There does not seem to be an
lndispOsltiOn on their part to go west.
The trouble seems to lie in a lack of
system by which they may be distrib-
uted where needed. It those who are
crying out against the Castle Garden
scheme will devise some means where
by western man ia need of q wife
may secure healthy American girl,
they Will probably be gratifying the
Westerncr by securing him a help
meet more congenial to his taste, and
be rendering a grateful service to the
so-called superfuous American girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28
A Parsons Experience of Weddings.

Generally speaking, marriages pass
off very smoothly, and frequently with
very pretty effects. The brides are
credited with careful study and per-
usal of the service for many days BE-
forehand. Sometimes there has been
a rehearsal. [ have known brides.
when the grooms have failed to make
the proper responses, prompt them inn
mediatelg and with the greatest facili-
ty. The most common mistake of the
bride is to take off only one of her
gloves, whereas both hands are
brought into requisition In the service.
AS for the men, they commit all kinds
of blunders and bunglings. I have
known a man, at that very nervous
and trying moment, follow clergy
man within the cOmmunion-r rails, and
prepare o take place opposite him.
| have known a man, when minister
stretched out his hand to unite those
those OF the couple, take 1t vigorously
in his own and give it hearty shake.
Sometimes more serious difficulties
occur Some ladies have had an al
most unconquerable reluctance to use
the word obey" enc or two, if their
have ingeniously constructed the word
''ncbey" The word, however, has
still to be formally admitted into the
language. There was one girl, who
was being married by very kindly
old clergyman, who absolutely refus-
ed to utter the word ''obey." The
minister suggested that, If she were
unwilling to utter the word aloud, she
should Whisper it to him but tn young
lady refused to accept even this kind
of compromise. Further, however,
than this the clergyman refused to &C
commodate her; but when he was
forced to dismiss them all without
proceeding any further, the recalcit-
rant young person consented to
'obey."
The difficulty, hovAFer, is not al
ways made on the SIDE Of the lady.
On one occasion the bridegroom
wished to deliver little Grafton quail
flying his VOW and describing In what
sense and to what extent he was using
the words of the formula. He was, of
course, given to understand that moth
iHg Of this kind could be permitted
There was one man who accompanied
which must have been exceedingly
disagreeaoIe to the officiating minis
ter. He interpolated remarks after
the fashion of BurcI ellis "Fudge!"
"With this ring [ thee wed; that's SUI
pcrstition. ''With my body / thee
worship; that's idolatry" "With all
my worldly goods [ thee endow; that's
Iie." 1t Is a wonder that such a
being was not conducted out of church
by the beadle. This puts one ia mind
of an anecdote that is told of a man
who IN his time was cabinet minis
ter. There was a great discussion on
the question whether a man can
marry on three hundred a year. ''All 4
| can say" said the great man, is
that when said, With all my world (
ly goods [ thee endow,' 81 far from
having three hundred pounds, ques-
toned whether, when all my debts
were paid. had three hundred pence"
Yes, my love-" said his wife; but
then you had your splendid intellect"
81 didn't endow you with that,
ma'am," sharply retorted the right
honorable husband.
The gum on postal notes has been
found to be poisonous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28
Have you made any provisions

Have you made any provisions
yet?'
mo"
81 have candidate to present"
"What-you! A candidatel who
is it?'
Brent Seymour.
Charlottc's intimacy was not IN
known to the president, but this
astounded him
cit is impossible" be said, 81 don't
see how you can ask it, how YOU can
think Of it."
"Would you not do much to bring
to you one you loved?' she asked.
boldly.
A peculiar light came into the
gray eyes behind the steel-bowed
spectacles.
Yes"
"How much?'
"Anvthing."
would you give a professorship?'
The peculiar light increased. It
was almost blaze.
eyes"
"Will you give me this professor
snip, if bring to you one you love9'
The gray eyes were now fairly
afame. She was understood. He
sprang to his feet. Age seemed to fall
from him like a scale.
Girl, what do you mean?" he shout
ed.
THAT she loved you all the time. -
X
There was base ball match on the
college grounds, but it was not the
topic of the afternoon. A report that
Brent Seymour had been appointed to
the college to his little house to con-
graduate him. They could not begin
to get inside, so he stood ont in the
yard and shook hands with them one
by one.
In the early evening a passing stu
dent saw an unusual visitor go up the
path to the Merdon mansion. It was
the gray-haired president. Mrs. Mer-
don opened the door herself, and the
student couldn't help hearing, in tones
that he will never forget, two ex
carnations, Addict" ''Frank!' and
the door closed.
When Seymour and Charlotte came
in from their evening walk they
heard voices IN the sitting room, and
Seymour was speechless with
establishment as ne recognized the
presidents voice saying: Il am glad
taat you rejected me once, for my Joy
is made wonderful by years of dark
ness"
Catching her lovers hand Charlotte
stepped with him into the room.
Mother" she said, ''if you haven't
got too much happiness already
looking at the venerable man who did
not release the hand he was holding
Remember you promised to be
happy forever if [ should marry the
man who will fill my fathers chair.
Let me present him"
Ny host ceased His story was evil
dent y done, and as he drew back
from the table he said, The only
thing fictitious about it is the name I
have given the poor student"
But" [ asked, ''did Charlotte ever
tell her mother of the visit she made
to her chamber when she was asleep
at her writing desk?"
"You may ask her," he said, smil-
ing. ''She sits at the head of the
table"
Absorbed in the story, I had not
noticed that my hostess was conceal
ing her bushes behind the tea-urn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28
Feat of an Opium-Eater.
Norwich Bulletin.

A Norwich doctor was called to a
frightened family Thursday to attend
the the paternal head of the house,
who had swallowed at one gulp one
ounce of laudanum. The laudanum
taker was cool and collected when he
arrived, and Informed the physician
that there was nothing suicidal about
the act. He had merely taken less
than his daily dose, and needed no
assistance. He said he had been in
the habit of taking seventy grains of
opium daily for twenty years, and
could stand fluid ounce of laudanum
without any unpleasant effect, and
had done SO repeatedly. He was left
to himself, the doctor departing with
out using any antidotes or lis stomach
pump. The laudanum drinker was
all right last night. He consumes
regularly, by his own confession 400
grains of opium a week.
The decent people of Jdano, A. T.,
and adjacent Territories are alarmed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28

The decent people of Jdano, A. T.,
and adjacent Territories are alarmed
at the inroads Mormonism is making
into that section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-08-28

The gum on postal notes has beer
found to be poisonous.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
The best smoking tobacco is "Little
JOKER"
BARGAINS OFFERED


Nice cottage, wen built, fronting east on
Milan square, NJ 'hh. offered for less than
present cost.
New cottage, elegantly tiuished, I rooms one
block from San Pedro avenue, s3,gl.
Two story cOnmodiOus house of IA rooms,
halls and galleries. two csirrns. stables. etc ,
on San Pedro avenue. Great bargain.
Eight room, hard rock house and two room
soft rock, frOrtinR on Market and Press streets
and adjoining Casino hail. Splendid invest.
ment
ia acre farm, within two hours ride OF the
city, river 'front.' six room house ceiled through
out 30 acres cleared and fenced, orchard Of
hve acres, good well and cistern. Price 5000.
Six nice cottages Ia Ward 4, price $1,000 20
S3,OU paying l5 10 ~ per cent. rental.
Improved farms, dair farms, ranch proper
ties with 1--we Stock large bodies OF land in
Texas and Mexico
House of rooms, galleries etc., with lots,
No. LILO West Houston street
Two large lots. corner of Soedad and Rodri-
CUES streets.
Two nice cottages, 3 rooms each, on Fannin
street.
Nice cottage of rooms on Avenue ID.
Cottage OF 4 rooms, galleries, stable etc.
3cottages OF Avenue b.
bl4 acres in karnes county, on Hondo creek
fenced. 100 acres cleared and Fl in cultivation
10 miles South of Helena and miles from
Daileyville. Fine improvements, well grassed
and timbered. Apply to J. W. BRADLEY,
h-ou N2 Houston street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

The case of Ludwig Mahnke VS.. DR..
Lindner ct al for balance of SCI alleged
to be due by the Volksfest executive
committee for wines and refreshments
furnished is now on trial before
Justice Adam. There are several humor-
GUS phases Of the case some of which
were ELECTED from Mr.. Braden who was
the last witness on the stand before ad-
journing for dinner. Mr.. Braden was
Vice President of the association, and
showed by his testimony that he did not
agree with DR.. Lindner in every particu-
lar. His evidence provoked considerable
amusement in the court room and rather
disconnected the attorneys. The case is
still on trial, and will probably occupy
the entire afternoon.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Dan Minor, F. Getebidie, Henry
Wallace and F. Upperman, drunk and
down, fined SIS each. William Mallory,
carrying pistol, fined $25. Dick Aines,
charged with obstructing the public
streets by allowing a train of cars to
stand across them an unreasonable length
OF time, passed over and charge made
against Daniels, night yard master, for
same offense. Case will be heard Mon
day. William Davis, charged with be-
Ing vagrant, was released upon his
own recognizance, and his case post
poned until Monday. A fine of So was
assessed against Stokes, defaulting
witness In the last case.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT


u NV" VPVI 'rIU H'auJ UT DusIHtsss
We take pleasure to inform our GUS
toners and the public generally that our
tailoring department Is now open and
ready for business. Mr.. j. j. Bartsch,
the well-known tailor, who has the repu-
tation of being second to none as a cutter
just In receipt Of a large line Of fine Eng
lish, French and German patterns of the
latest spring and summer styles and
weight. Suits will be made to order at
lower prices than ever before known In
this city. You are specially invited to
give us q call, examine our goods and
work, and get prices before ordering
your spring or summer suit made. Sat
isfaction warranted. j. JosKE & Son,
Alamo street, near Postoffice.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

In the Federal court last evening the
case Of K. II. Baker, the defaulting Vic
toria postmaster, was concluded, and the
jury brought in verdict Of guilty.
Baker was ably defended by counsel, and
his weeping wife, sitting beside him
during the entire trial, pleaded eloquent
ly to the jury for mercy. The prosecu-
tion, however, convinced the jury of his
guilt, and he was convicted. He is now
held awaiting sentence. The court is
not In session to-day, but will be opened
again Monday morning.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
ANOTHER BOOM


For San Antonio. THE Situation Improving,
A number of prominent merchants inter
viewed report considerable Improvement in
trade lately, and express confidence of another
boom for San Antonio, provided we have
timely rains. Among others Mr.. L. wolfson
reports a steady increase of business, and be-
lievinR in its continuance, he some time since
ordered heavy stocks OF goods of all kinds,
which he IL daily receiving In large quantities.
We were invited to inspect his new stock of
clothing, gents furnishing goods, boots and
shoes, hats aud caps, and we found he was in
deed well stocked. We beheld an endless va
riety of mems and boys clothing, In cassi.
mercs, tweeds, diagonals, fannels serge and
alpaca, I'm suits and in pieces, fine shirts, white
and In cnlors; neckwear, half ETC.; Bos-
ton md Philadelphia boots, shoes and slippers.
al grades and sizes, for men ard boys; hats
and caps enough to puzzle you, mostly OF the
famous Stetson make, from lily hit nobby to
heavy stockman's sombroro. Also a fresh
stock al straw hats of all styles and siDcs, for
men, boys and children, all contained in one
long room-the longest In San Antonio-and
forming an array OF goods such MS NO pur-
chaser should fail to inspect and learn the
prices 3N-Tt
The best smoking tobacco ia UIittle
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

A LIGHT man this morning was shown
letter from Longview in which the
LIGHT Is glad to see the following men
ton made OF the Rev. w. III. Dodson
and his family. Mr.. Dodson was for
merly pastor of the Baptist church here.
He Is now the pastor at Longview.
"The friends Of this city have been very
kind and paying much attention to our
new pastor and his family In fact, each
one is vying the other in their efforts to
treat him with all respect and good
ness" This was written the day after
Mr.. Dodson's arrival In Longview and it
will no doubt be gratifying to the Bap-
fist members In this city to hear him
spoken OF and treated so kindly In his
new home.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
LIGHT FLASHES.

What the Reporters Learned on Their Tour
Through the City.
The FL Paso county officials left for
Houston yesterday. A portion of them
viii proceed to New Orleans.
"A very small audience greeted the
Friendly Tip company last night.
That libel Indictment against the
LIGHT is set for trial April 3.
"A "dude" matinee was given at 1880
to-day by the Friendly Tip combination.
--fifty-six persons were fined S317 this
week in the Recorders court.
Eight marriage licenses have been
issued for the past week.
Don't forget the dance at Jonas
garden tomorrow night.
-Twenty-nine building permits have
been issued during the week, varying
from 500 to $1,000 in value.
The Stockmen that went to Dallas
to attend the convention there, are ex-
pected to return on the noon train.
The Express agrees with the great
dramatlst In one thing, which is "The
tNu iHut lntH uO lives dlttr iutiH. tnt
good is often inferred with their bones"
To-day is motion day in the District
court, and numerous motions have been
submitted and argued. The criminal
docket will be taken up Monday.
Remember the concert tonight and
aid n noble charity by your presence.
The programme is sufficiently attractive
to induce the attendance of the largest
Audience of the season.
Bill Thompson visited the city Jail
several times during the night, after
Ben's body was laid out there, and dur
ing one of his visits remarked to by
stander: "But for Captain Shardein l
would now be lying beside him." point
ing to Ben's body. This doesn't look
much as If he feared for his life.
There is a report current among the
Mexican portion Of the city that the two
men, now under arrest for conspiring to
assassinate Jacobo Coy, were at the
Vaudeville theatre on the night of the
late tragedy, and it was only by the
earnest entreaty of their companions
they were dissuaded from putting their
dastardly scheme into force during the
fatal struggle between the above officer
and Ben Thompson.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

DIR. Y. j. Rat N, the ncullst nnd surge n of
indianapolis. is at the Hotel Nav rick. VIII re
he can be consulted until Anil DIR. Elton
has Tor the past 20 years made a 3 ecialty of
treating all diseases of the eye AMI ear, pcr
forming all the operations upon tho eye, in
g. rting art fcial eyes, etc Dr. Eaton also sun
plies the latest and most etllcif mt b,Hcee fnr
the cure Of cub feet. spi ial diseases and OH
defOrmities iOIt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

j. Dotfin, lumber dwelling 2ixl5, south
side st. Louis street, $50.
W. Mcdonald, lumber stable l0x20,
south side Sixth street, $50.
The question of erecting fine mer-
chants exchange building will be dis
cussed at the meeting of the exchange,
which takes place at 5 o'clock this after
noon.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
BARGAINS FOR MARCH.
by Hilton a Young. 2os West Houston
Street.


One % the most desirable and centrally To-
Gated lots, fun size, with improvements, iun-
ming from Soledad to Acequia streets, two
blocks from Main plaza. witt two houses-one
two story, OF nvc rooms, fronting Acequia
street; one of five rooms. fronting on Soledad
street. VIII sell the entire property for $1,000.
Title perfect.
Also u nine room .tone house on South Alamo
street. very central, large grounds, with v, ~
large grape vineyard and other fruits; $500
worth OF cranes alone sold from the place one
season; $1,000
The two places above are lne properties for
an Investment, and are offered at u great
sacrifce.
Five roomed stone house, with about three
large lots, corner Prosa and Marines streets,
very central, and "a very desirable property;
the ground aloneis worth more than tue price
asked for the whole; price 5000
Nice rock house. new, five rooms; hall, front
and rear galleries, with lot and half on Ave-
nu. 9. A bargain, with easy payments, for
$500.
Stone cottage.of Ave rooms, galleries, well,
Hue shade and fruit trees, stable and rarriage
house, and go d sized lot, IN Avenue II, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, for $1,000.
vacant lots farine, ranches. dairy farms, OF
all sizes and description. for sale IA a bargain,
and on easy terms. Call for our guide and cir
Cular for list of lands, etc.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Again the "Friendly Tip" company
performed at the Turner hall last night.
The audience was very slim and evinced
but little appreciation of the efforts of
Harry Warren and his supporters to
amuse them. The company is too weak
to draw well in San Antonio, and the
"Dude" possesses no attractive features
In itself.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

TRY the corr ed beef mt the Refrigerator
meat market; price reduced from 10, - and ~
cents to l2lS and u cents per pound. Also
dried vesisOn. 3-13-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
St. Leonard Hotel, San Antonio, re.as.

This hotel has lately been opened on the
European plan, and PROMISES to be very popu-
lar. All Of the appointments are first class aud
new. The rate is So 90 per cay The
proprietor, Phineas p. Lounsbery, is New
York man, and knows how hotel Gus ht to be
kept; and we can answer from personal ex-
perience that those once enjoying It's comforts
will be sure to return again. Stock men will
please make note of this Lon 3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

The rock store with wagon yard attached,
NO. flS East Commerce street Also the hand.
some, entire ly lew, frame dwelling No y La
mite sire twith six rooms and all convenieps es
10 desirable tenants The above property will
De rrnted low. GORDON a. BERREY,
3-ttf Nc. 10 SOedad street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Ladies: Mrs. S. Mayer is in receipt of
some of the leading styles of trimmed
and untrimmed hats hats, and will be
pleased to show them to you If you will
favor her with a call. 3.l3-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15
lily Collectors Receipts.

General fund, S2460 40; special fund,
$437 4s; police fund, S745 20; school fund,
$277 "a; Bexar county fund, S2ls "A.
Total, S4l49 "a.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

A gentleman just from Bocrne speaks highly
OF Mrs. Gonder's boarding house. The table is
excellent, charges reasonable, and everS thing
about the house comfortable. He recommends
1t to visitors 3-l3-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Visit ny the sprlnss should not mil To rive
Hemphilf- lunch counter call. leo cream.
sandwiches, pastry and everything first class
always on hand. 3.l3-lw
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

yant, is now stopping at the Menper hotel
room Jos, where she can be consulted on bust
ness losses, enemies, law suits absent friends,
love. marriage and death. Pay refused IL not
satisfied. 3lI-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

OIL. water color and china painting taught by
Misses Wentworth aud Epson, AZ studio 23l
lery. Beautiful pictures. Call for terms and
prizes. 2-2l.3Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Those white goods and embroideries
and laces for yokes and sleeves are very
pretty, now displayed at s. Mayer's.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Dent forget to go to S. Mayors and
and look at the bargains, is the general
verdict among the ladies, or have you
SO low as will induce you to buy. 3.l3-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Ono gentle family h rise, harness and ambu-
lance. Inquire at Harry G. Miller's, No.
Navarro street. 3-ll-1w
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

You can get corned beef at cents per pound
Maverick. Try III 2-l3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

Ice cream parlor and garden of Ha' nisch &
Baer, Is opeLed FOR this season. 3S-lw
Mixed Paints sl.5O per gallon, pictures franz
cd in every style, window shades at oost. Wall
papers and decoration also sign end house
painting speciality at De Veire spencer's
3B East Houston street. Telephone No. TO-
Strictly pure louisiana molass % at Lone
Star tea s, ore at 10 cents TO 10 cents per GALLON
l VIII hold this good Tor 10 days only.
l. @. MEEK,
2-l3-tf 4G2 East Houston Street.
We have Just brought, from one o, the
best New York houses a competent and sober
plumber-the only kind we keep now
l'-yl-lm MAURY * Co.,
Plumb rs. Crockett Block. opposite Alamo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

ltallroad tickets bought, sold and exchanged.
'ihce.i IN Sim Hart's cigar store, Main plaza. SIT
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

The partnership of stafel & vogel has been
dissolved, and the undersigned will carry on
the business in his own name.
EUGEN STAFrEL.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

am prepared to do, in frst-class manner, all
kinds OF carriage work, trimming, painting and
wood work also make a speciality OF horse
shoeinR. MICHAEL PIGoTT,
t-I-3m SOledad street, cor Houston.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-15

zen thousAnd Umbfe ella China and a large
stock OF fruit trees, artor yiin,e shr,ibs ma
r1ses next 10 postofhce. Trees delivered /. GO