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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25

flesh that it had not been laid on
wholly while the fowl had free access
to bugs, gnats and worse things. 1t is
no trouble to speak OF and the I'M
provement is very great"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25
Packing Honey.

Apiarists advise the use of dry, soft
wood barrels and kegs for honey
packages. 1t is cheaper to use good
light packages than to wax the bar
rels, which is an expensive process.
Leaky kegs and barrels can never be
made perfectly safe even by waxing,
since the shrink and swell Of the wood
will break the coating of wax. G. M.
Doolittle, In the Bee Journal, tells how
to wax barrels: "Have the kegs as
hot as possible, by leaving them for a
few hours in the sun, when from five
to ten pounds of melted wax may be
poured in at the bung hole. Now
drive in the bung part way, anu twirl
the barrel SO that the wax may touch
all parts of the inside. Then remove
the bung and let the wax out. If the
wax is hot, but little will be taken by
each barrel. See that the bung does
not strike you when taking it out, as
it will often fly with great force, If the
wax is hot"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25

CHARLES WILEY ROE, q colored print
er. was married recently in Buffalo to
Miss Mary E. Norton, a charming
white young lady of Port Jervis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25
Ships.

CENTRAL and Southern Illinois has a.
magnificent corn crop.
THE English government is said to
be making large appropriations of mules
from America.
AS fast as a crop natures it should
be harvested, and the ground plowed
and MANFRED, and other quick growing
or winter crops planted.
ALL soft-wooded apple trees which
make large, soft shoots, and which
grow late in the fall, are liable to be
killed by a severe winter; the young
wood, not being ripened, is much more
tender than that of hardwooded early
ripening kinds.
THE veterinarian of the Iowa State
Agricultural College says there seems
to be a prevailing opinion among
horsemen that fractured bones will not
unite. This is an erroneous idea. The
process of repair is a very rapid and
efficient one, provided the fractured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25
More Economic Production"

Agricultural economists tell us that
more economic production is the only
remedy against low prices. That is
true, lower prices for products result
in lower wages for workers and to get
work at all lower wages must be &C
cepted. 1t is patent. however, that
the good old American fashion OF
abundance in every household Is
changing to graded living. We con-
template with sharp regret the change
that will result in poverty to the mass
of laborers. 1t is poor satisfaction,
to say that their own vote brings 1T
about. More economic production"
has a terrible meaning to the man who
sells his labor, There has been a good
iy margin between the income and the
outlay of workingmen. "More eco
nomic production" chips away that
margin, and selects a class that lives
from hand to mouth and replaces the
grand American system that gave all
plenty.-J. W, in Iowa State Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25
Chickens for the Table.

Miller Purvis, Of Ohio, in the Indi-
ana Farmer, says: Glow many peo-
pie have ever observed how much bet
ter for the table a chicken that has
been kept a short time in confinement
is, than one that has run at large. At
our house no chicken is ever picked up
in the yard and killed at cnce. have
a small house with a pen attached
that use to keep setting hens in, and
during the months when have no set
ting hensit is unoccupied except by nay
pouter pigeons and any fowls that L
may want where I can get them handy.
Whenever / conclude to use certain
fowls on the table they are caught and
put in this house for a week, being well
fed on whole grain. After a week of
this treatment one could tell by the
superior flavor and sweetness of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-25

The duck shooting season is over.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
BORDER BLOOD.
A HORRIBLE MURDER ON THE
RIO GRANDE.
Frank SEEKER, of tho Rangers,
Killed., and Three Men
Wounded.

A serious fight occurred yesterday af-
ternoon about 10 miles south OF Eagle
Pass, at crossing Of the Rio Grande, be-
tween six rangers Of Captain J.. +.
Sieker's company and two Mexicans,
supposed TO be smugglers and thieves.
Lieutenant Frank SEEKER, brother of
captain SEEKER, was killed instantly bya
shot from the pistol of one OF the Mexi-
cans, and three Of the rangers, Reilly,
Griffin and Ayton, were badly wounded.
The murderers escaped without being
wounded.
Captain SEEKER, who arrived in town
from Uvalde this morning, received the
news of his brothers death this morning
and Immediately telegraphed to Eagle
Pass for particulars, which he received
though very meagre. Captain SEEKER in
formed the IIGlIr reporter that when he
started for san Antonio on business he
left his brother In charge of the men.
with orders to scout the country south
along the river for smugglers and cattle
thieves which infest both sides of the
river, and If possible to arrest some cat
tie thieves who have been depredating
along the border. His force consisted
of seven men, including Lieutenant
Scott, whom they left in charge of their
camp. From particulars obtained by
telephone ii seems that Lieut.. SEEKER
and his men, obeying these orders, pro-
ceeded south on n scouting expedition,
and when they had Travelled about 30
miles two of the men, Griffin and Reilly,
met two MeXioans armed to the teeth,
and who acted In Il suspicious manner
warranting their arrest. They were
called on to surrender, which they pre-
tended to do. but Ms the rangers ad-
vanced to take charge OF their weapons,
they suddenly drew triggers and fired,
wounding the two rangers seriously. AS
the other rangers came up the MeXicans
opened fire upon them without the least
warning, one shot instantly killing
SEEKER and another shot wounding
Ayton. The Mexicans then rode rapidly
away.
The body Of the murdered ranger was
taken back to Eagle Pass, where ii ar
rived this morning, accompanied by the
wounded men. The other three rangers
continued on their way to the ranch OF
! Herrera, who 1t is believed Is an officer
| for the purpose OF getting assistance.
| When they arrived there they found the
| ramon IN lne MINUS OF Ia wen hTlneu anu
well mounted Mexican cut-throats
Tney were in large rock building and
are being watched by the three men
until further assistance is sent them by
sheriff Oglesby, of Maverick country,
who ere this, has dispatched posse to
their assistance.
| Captain Sleker leaves tonight fol
Eagle Pass, and will assist In the chase
for his brothers murderers. lie Is over
come with grief, yet like true man he
bears 1t silently, but the expression Of
his face as seen this morning, bodies lit
tie good for the slayers of his favorite
brother.
Reilley, one of the rangers badly
wounded, is we'll known in San An
tonic. He is cousin Of Major G. NJ
Gordon, who lives on East Commerce
street, and who, with his many friends
here, are fearful lest his injuries should
prove fatal, which Is but too probable.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
DRIFT.

The man who gets bit twice by the
same dog Is better adapted to that Kind
Of business than any other.-l Josh Bill
lings.
TWO Western post Offices were broken
into one day last week. The rascals are
trying to turn themselves ill., n. Y &.
journal.
The man who Jumped from the Brook
lyn bridge. we are told. did the thing for
glory. lie has gone there Boston
Transcript.
The Princess of Wales Is said to be an
enthusiastic angler. She is likewise
successful one. Several years ago she
caught wales.-[N. Y. Graphic.
An artist says: "a tapering hand Is
the most beautiful" We certainly agree
with him II it tapers down from the ace
in regular successlon.- Boston Post.
Yes" sad Mrs. Spriggins, when she
read the menu of "A recent fashionable
dinner. 1.-The man VINO got up that there
feast must have been an epicao" ~
Life.
Nature Is supposed to have her book
open at the nv leaves, but the nerve
exciting fact Ia that it's just about the
time when the fly comes Binghamton
Republican.
A piano was stolen from church in
Buffalo recently. Since then the con-
gregaton has grown much larger, and 1t
IL proposed to present the thief with n
handsome testimonial-if he can be
found NOrristown Herald.
The vacation season is coming on
apaCe. and the usual large orders for
canned goods are being filled for the
proprietors of summer resorts, where
fresh fruits and vegetables right out of
the orchard and garden are the chief
attractions Boston Transcript.
Amateur writes to the Boston
Budget TO ask how 10 preserve piano.
Some people might advise Amateur" to
put flannel round 1t and wrap IL up In
camphor, but much surer and safer
way is to bottle it in alcohol and make
perfectly sure that the jar Is hermctiO-
ally sealed Someryille journal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
PERSONAL POINTS.
Collected From Hotel Corridor
and Elsewhere.


DR.. II. Evans, of Pearsall ia at the st.
Leonard.
Dr. l.. NJ. Cock. Of San Marcos, il at
the st. Leonard.
j. +. Wolf, a merchant of Lavernia, Ia
at the st. Leonard.
Captain l.. +. Seaker, OF the Rangers
is in town. from Eagle Pass.
The Misses Kitty MILKY. Mollie Tay-
lor, wittie Brown and Mr.. Jtil Brown,
all OF Austin, are on visit TO friends IN
the city.
Mr.. II. A. Holland has just returned
from st. Louis. where he has been on n
business trip for the Southern Manulac-
turing company.
". Fourmv. of Morrison Il Fourmy,
directory publishers, came over from
Austin last night. Their new directory
for Austin Will be out In about two
weeks.
Mr.. Joseph Pascaline. a young knight
OF the grip, representing Goggan Bros,
city, "bobbed up serenely" yesterday af-
ter successful trip through Western
Texas and Mexico.
Cohen Selph, of the Texas Live
Stock Journal, tomorrow leaves the
Alamo City for his home In Mississippi,
and we understand on his return, ne
will be accompanied by one OF Missis-
sippi's fair daughters as Mrs. Selph. We
wish his luck professionally.
Henry Sayles. Galveston; w. NJ. Les
lie. Clinton. la: Captain j. +. Randlett,
L. 5. A.. Del Rio; NJ. Driscoll. Boston;
G. A. Searight, Hon. John Hancock. j.
II. Robertson, Austin; @. lluiiord, Van
Alstyne; John Adams, +. Carter, New
York; Mrs. j. =. l.abouisse, Mrs. L. "a
bousse and two children, Miss Dora La
bouisse. G. G. Lahouisse and servant
New Orleans. are mt the Menger.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
A CONTEMPLATED CHANGE.



For some time past Mr.. l.. Wolfson
has had in contemplation an enlarge
ment ofhis already huge establishment.
In order to accomplish this the begin
ming will be to remove the wall which
now is dividing the several departments
up and down stairs. Mr.. WOlison now
announces that in order to make room
for carpenters and masons lie is COM
PEELED 10 close out large stock of car
pets and furniture entirely at strictly
cost prices. The carpet department,
which has always been one of MIR.
Wolfson's speoialties, is as yet complete
in all Its branches, with rugs and
mats to match each grade, shade and de-
sign. The furniture, consisting OF vari-
Gus patterns and designs of parlor and
bedroom sets, are yet complete In large
assortments, Notwithstanding the heavy
sales made during the last few days.
MIR. Wolison informed n LIGlIT represen-
tative that his announcement to close
out these goods is made In good faith
and intended to be carried out strictly
to the letter, though, Notwithstanding
the dull times lately, there has been n
can be found everything necessary
for the furnishing of offices and
halls in any style desired, and
dining room and kitchen furniture
in styles and qualities and quantities to
suit the most fasiidious, and it should be
born in mind that all these goods are
sold at strictly cost prices, and while
these chances do not occur often, 1t is
advisable for all, whether in need or not
to avail themselves of this chance to OBJ
tain goods at prices which may never be
offered again. While special disposal
of the class of goods mentioned Is de-
sired, the same kind OF reduction in
prices is made in all departments, inclu-
sive Of clothing, dry goods. fancy dress
goods and everything else to be found
In the large establishment Of Wolfson's
baZaar
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Should Give His Name.

An individual IN street car, going to
the springs Saturday afternoon, insulted
some Of our best ladies by his i'll breed
ing by refusing to resign his seat In the
crowded car to them. This act in itself
would have not appeared half so ill-bred
had he not used his foul mouth by fling
ing an insult at San Antonio ladies in
general, The husband of one of the
ladies wants to know his address bad.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

Messrs. Clark Il simpson, having
changed their place OF business from the
west side of Alamo plaza to 402 East
Houston street, have fitted up one of the
finest resorts for gentlemen In the city.
Their saloon will rank second to none In
the city, and they will deal In nothing
but frst-class goods. Their whiskys are
as fine as any dealt over any bar in the
city, their wines are excellent, and their
beer is always fresh and cold. They
have large and cool sitting-room and
lunch counter. with hot and cold lunch
at all hours. Everything Is frst-class.
Call and see Clark Il Simpsno, 4O2 East
Houston street, 5-20-5t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Exciting Runaway.

Back No. 2, driven by Harry Thorn
ton, struck stump last night as 1t was
turning into Lovers Lane, near TESTS
garden, on south Flores street. The
tongue broke and this frightened the
horses and they ran away. The hack
was smashed considerably, and Ia now
being repaired. The driver was thrown
and his leg was badly bruised, though
not broken. Five persons were In the
hack, who saved themselves by jumping
out while the horses were running.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
A Runaway.

Avery exciting runaway happened on
the streets this morning. One Of the
Alamo Ice company's wagons, while
standing outside their depot on Cameron
street, suddenly started of, rushing
down Houston street, across Alamo
plaza. down Alamo street, until they
were brought to standstill at the Mis-
sion store, The wag0n-pole ran into a
trees and broke, thus Impeding their
progress. There was q large quantity
Of ice in the wagon. which was strewn
all along the line of flight.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Wool.

The wool market has been dun for
several days, with no prospect for live
lier times in the near future. Owing to
the lateness of the season many buyers
are leaving, In order to be present at
some of the Northern markets. The
wool now coming in will not move SO
easily as that which came in earlier.
Mr.. Kells, of the Texas Live Stock
Journal, received fleece of Saxony
wool from the Southern Produce COM
pany, OF Burnet, which weighs nearly
eight pounds. and is worth the visit OF
all interested in such matters.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
A Night Visitor.

About l O'Clock Sunday morning some
visitors, who inadvertently forgot to
leave their addresses, raised window OF
Mrs. Frankel's boarding house, at the
rear Of Wagner's bazaar. Mrs. Frankel's
son, hearing an unusual noise, awoke
and sent the two nocturnal visitors off.
They left in hurry disgusted and alb
sent -mindedly. They carried of silver
pitcher that they had set aside to bring
home to their suffering families.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

The finest stock OF wall papers in the
State of Texas. have marked the en-
tire stock 1874 per cent below former
prices. If you desire to paper, now is
The time to do 1t and save money. My
decorators are skilled and experienced
workmen who have served the trade
with the largest houses in st. Louis and
other Northern cities. can do work
from the most elaborate to the plainest
as cheap as any one. guarantee my
work l-l-lm.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
The Green Line.

In the building and repair shops OF
the San Antonio street railway company
are seven brand-new cars, which are
handsomely painted in green and other
bright colors. These cars are perfectly
lovely and will be run on the line from
the Government depot to The lntcgua-
tional railroad depot, and from the color
will be known as the green liac.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Going TO Rdst,cate.

George NJ. Martin, OF the Pleasnnton
Monitor, ia in town to attend the we'd
ding OF his sister, Miss Belle Martin. lie
will Thea start on six weeks trip TO
the mountains, via Bandera. He has an
ambulance and full camp outfit, and
takes his family with him. lie has no
objective point, aud will go when and
where inclination leads. Lucky country
editnr
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
LOCAL NOTES.

For fine fitting suit call on A. NJ.
Cohen, Main plaza. 5-22-tf
Go at once to A. NJ. Cohens, Main
plaza, and get new suit for less than
New York cost. 5-20-2t
Every lirst-class dealer sells Opera
Puff cigarettes. Avoid injurious lmita-
tions. II
An elegant line of gents furnishing
goods can be seen at A. NJ. Cohen's,
Main plaza. Prices low. 5-22-tf
-"For several years. writes II. N.
MeCollister, of Chillioothe, o., "my
wife has been afflicted with neuralgia
and rheumatism, and | have tried doc
tors and patent medicines with no good,
and hearing of Mishler's Herb Bitters, |
concluded to try it and | am happy to
say that think 1t will effect a perma-
nent cure" Mlshler's Herb Bitters
cures all disorders of the stomach, bow
els, liver and kidneys. II you are dys-
peptlc, give 1t trial.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
A Sleepwalker.

Officer Bolinger found German clti-
zen in extreme dishabille on Main plaza
this morning at 1880. lie appeared to
be either laboring under a severe fit or
was crazy. lie was taken to police
headquarters until he revived, when he
was released. lie seemed TO be well
enough when he left the police station,
and Captain Shardein thinks he Is n
sOmnnmbulist.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
HelVetia VePeln.

The concert Of the Helvetia Verein at
uehlinger's pavilion WAS given on Satur.
day evening. The Instrumental music
by the newly organized Germania band,
under the leadership of Mr., Mendelsohn,
was good, while the majority Of the vo-
cal selections, and especially those OF
the comic order, ELECTED applause, and
among the choruses was "kreu,Zers
What Beams SO Bright" the best OF all.
After the concert dancing was kept up
until late hour.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
New Manufacturing Enterprise.

The Southern manufacturing company
has just been organized with George II.
Stumberg, President; A. p. Gunsbourgh,
Vice President, and Il. A. Holland, Ser
rotary. They propose to manufacture
baking powder, blueing, extracts, etc,
and have all the capital necessary TO
push the business. Two of the gentle
men, Messrs. Stumberg and Holland, are
well known to our people, and their con
nection with the business is guarantee
OF its success. They begin operations
Immediately.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Striking q Woman.

a man whose name is not known Gre
sted disturbance at Jonas garden last
night by striking colored woman on
the head and face, inllictlng severe
wound on her eyebrow. The reason of
the assault is not known, and before the
police knew anything of the matter he
had escaped.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Hon. b. M. Baker.

Hon. b. NJ. Baker, superintendent Of
public instruction, was among the Aus
tin excursionlsts who visited San Anto-
MO on Saturday last. Although Mr..
Baker appears to be quite young man
for so responsible position, yet that he
ably fills II is proven by the manner in
which our public instruction is carried
on.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Polo Match.

A polo match viii! be played at the
San Pedro springs this afternoon, COM
mencing at O'Clock. The following
are the names of the gentlemen engaged:
Maroon: II. NJ. Glazbrook, captain; o.
Il. Fitzpatrick, A. 7. Stannel, q. Gil
liatt. Black and amber: j. Moleswoi IN,
captain; ii. Glazbrook, c. Williams, IL.
q Mitchell
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

Announces to his patrons and the pub
lie generally that he has enlarged his
garden. Accommodations are first
class. The Eighth Cavalry band has
been engaged for the season to play
every Saturday and Sundays concert
and dance music at night. Best of order
guaranteed. Refreshments the very
best. Entrance free. Call and see me.
5-2S-3m. WILLIAM LIFE.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

Diarrhna, Collie, Cramps, Pains In the
Stomach, Lameness, Sprains, Lumbago,
Swellings, Pains in the Head or Body,
Neuralgia. Rheumatism and Toothache,
all pain, internal or external cured
quicker with WONDERFUL EIGHT
than any other remedy. We guarantee
that WONDERFUL EIGHT will cure
you and relieve you Of pain. For sale by
+. Kalteyer 4 Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Minister to Mexico.

General II. R. Jackson, OF Georgia, the
newly appointed Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary Of the
United States 10 Mexico, accompanied
by his wife, was IN the city yesterday,
and stopped at the Menger hotel, en-
route to the City Of Mexico.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Gosling's MurderC rs.

The trial of Ieager and others, impli-
Gated in the murder Of Marshal Costing,
will take place this week, and will be
heard before some pro TEN Judge by rea-
son of the relationship of District Judge
Paschal to the late Marshal.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Vienna Garden.

Quite select company had gathered
at the Vienna garden to enjoy the Sc
lect concert at this establishment on
Saturday evening last, The music was
good, and MIR. NatZl Wise and attend
ants were everywhere to attend TO the
wants of his guests. These concerts will
be repeated, of which due notice will be
given.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

The firm of Landa Bros have this day
dissolved partnership, and appointed
Captain W. II. Story agent for collection
of all Indebtedness to the firm. The
firm is clear of all Indebtedness with n
large cash balance in bank. 6-l-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Notice..

Rice & Dallas have removed from AZ
West Commerce street to 80 and 80 West
Commerce street, where they Will be
pleased to meet their old friends, and
make converts OF all strangers. G-l-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

The pupils OF the German English
school will hold their picnic at san
Pedro springs tomorrow afterne on, and
will start from the school building on
Alamo street at O'Clock,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01
Great Slaughter

In wine and liquors, French olarets,
French cordials, Lrandles, you can save
50 per cent by calling on
EMNANUBL ABRAIIAMs,
l-l-Gt 2JG Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

To wear an old, shabby suit of clothes
when you can buyso cheap new one at
A. NJ. Cohen's, who ia positively selling
at New York cost. 5-20-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

OF the big sacrifice sale of ready made
clothing at A. NJ. Cohen's, 200 Main
plaza. Now il your chance to get a
Chean guit
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-06-01

Ever known in San Antonio in the way
OF cutting of prices is to be done in ready
made clothing ut A. M. Cohen's, 200 and
2ll Main plaza. Positively ut New
York cost. l-l-tf