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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
An Eccentric River.

The Reese River Valley in Western
Nevada is about $50 miles long, bat
the river itself is very much longer.
The valley was evidently not intend
ed to fit the river, but the river to fit
the valley. In fact, that eccentric
stream runs over and about the valley,
up and down, sideways and all other
ways, considerably on the surface, but
Frequently taking dive and disap-
pearing through some subterranean
channel for miles at q stretch. The
stream runs in a continuous series of
bold curves and angles, without one
straight section of dozen yards in its
whole length. If pulled out straight
it would be forty times as long as the
valley.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02
Talmage by. Telephone.

1t appears that the Rev. Mr.. Tai
mage is to be ''laid on, like ordinary
gas, in any house in the city or Brook
lyn where there is taste for sermons.
A recent improvement called the
"microphonic attachment" has been
added to the telephone, which greatly
increases the power of that instru-
ment, and four of these microphonic
attachments are to be placed in Mr..
Talmage's place of amusement. b.
this means his sermons can be carried
over telephone wires so as to be heard
distinctly miles away and at a cost
considerably less than that of pew
rent.
There are, however, several object
ions to the scheme of distributing Tai
mage all over the city by means of the
telephone. However correctly that
instrument may report the words and
yells of the performer, it cannot report
his arms and legs. The eloquence of
these unique limbs appeals to the eye.
The listener at the end of the ele-
phone will be in the same situation as
is a blind man seated in Talmage's
auditorium. Hence most of Talmage's
eloquence will fail to come over the
telephone wire, and the sermon as
heard by telephone will seem no more
eloquent than it would be read in a
newspaper. Were it possible to trans
nit by electricity instantaneous pho
togrsp hs of Talmage as he appears
while preaching, the listener at the
telephone would get his full moneys
worth. But this is as yet impossible,
and the telephone reports of his SER
mons will necessarially be defective,
and to some extent unsatisfactory
NeU York Times
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02

The state department at Washington has
ecently received from Consul Anterior, of
'ernambuco, a sample of the medicine now
,eing, it is said, successfully used In South
America in the treatment Of cancers.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-02

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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
ALL-HALL0W- ZEN.
The Curious Customs That Are Proper
Tonight.

Tonight will be Halloween. llal-
low-Een is great night for the small
boy and the yearning maiden. The small
boy revels In door-bell pulling, dead cats
and llvely-smelling vegetables. The
yoarnlng maiden attempts TO pry into
the future and discover who her life
partner is to be. She has all manner of
ways Of discovering the coming man.
The ceremonies Of llallow-E'en are old,
and touch the ludicrous; but they will
be gone through tonight by many peO-
pie In this city.
One ceremony by which n would-he
bride settles the problem Of whether
she will he proposed TO before the next
llallOw-E'en comes round Is very iunny.
The lady fills her mOuth full OF water
and runs hclter-skelter along the street
for a space oftwo blocks. II on the way
she swallows or elects any of the water.
her chances are over for at least II
months Another means of not only
solving the same question, but of
getting n glimpse OF an in
tended husband or wife, Is for the can
didate to retire with a loOking-glnss In.
to a cellar. At the hour ofmidnight the
person glares lntently into the mirror,
and, Just rs the last stroke OF II has died
away. sees looking over his or her Shout
der the image OF the intended one.
A game much played on llallow- Fen
Is diving for ohestnuts and apples. The
nuts or fruit are p laced In tub Of water.
and the PLAYERS, with their hands tied
behind their backs, bob Their heads un-
der the water and bring up what they
can In their mouths. Sometimes long
rows of candle ends, nuts and fruit are
tied to string across the room. The
PLAYERS, who are blind-folded, walk to-
wards the string and, without being al
lowed to make use OF their sense of
touch, hits blindly at the dangling
prizes. If they catch n candle end they
ere compelled to eat IL. Blind mans
buff and private theatrcals are also in
dulged in, together with fortune-telling
| and mpgmprigm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
look Her $40.

Viola Smith, the good-looking servant
maid at John Twohig's, was to have
been seen this morning lowering in the
ante-chamber of Judge Huston's court.
The fair damsol had look of anxiety on
her features and a perlurbed expression
generally. On beng questioned as to
the cause OF one SO young exhibiting
such marks of care, the fair damsel
poured into the sympathetic reporters
ears tale of cloves young dream" and
its rude awakening. The swain
by name is Otto Fielder. and he COM
pounds drinks at the Turner hall bar.
by his glib tongue and persuasive acts,
he captured the heart of the simple
Viola and $50 as well, which the young
lady had saved up with a spirit of
thrift highly commendable. After he
had obtained the $50, Otto's at =
tentlons began 10 weaken until they
became Almost invisible. Viola, aroused
at this scUrvy treatment, demanded her
$50, but was met with curses and a refu-
sal to refund. IeaTtbroken and dsap-
pointed Viola now seeks to lind balm IN
the law courts to make her quondam
lover give up her money.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
PERSONAL.


Captain D. l.. Crouch is in the city
from Pearsall.
Mr. l.. DeBona. an Eagle Pass MGR
chant, is in the city.
A. Il. Coleman, a prominent stockman
from Gonzales, Is at the southern.
Rev. w. a. Rector, OF Paint Rock, and
+. 5. jackson are sojournng at the
Southern.
Captain John II. Lytle returned yes
terday from Kansas City, and Is nov at
the Menger.
T.. Ni,rstras. Of Picdras Negras, who
has just returned from Europe. is at
the southern.
DR.. Rogan and wife. of san Saba. and
Miss Matte Howard. Of Gonzales, are Mt
the Southern.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Rumbough left
Yesterday on bridal tour 10 New Or
leans and Mobile.
Miss Amanda Andrade. \. Casso
Lopez and Jose Delgadc, from Mexico,
nrc at the Southern.
l.. DE Boner, from Eagle Pass. and G..
n. Cunningham n well-knOwn wool
grower, are ut the southern.
G. II. Piper. Of Boston. representing G.
W. White u Co, surgical instrument
manufacturers, is II guest Mt the South
ern.
Richard Crothers, of Matamoras, Mex,
who In, been stopping at the Southern
hotel. accompanied by Mcssrs. Painter
and Hart, of the San Antonio and Aran-
sns Pass railroad, are going on hunt
through Wilson comfy.
l.. DE Boner. G. n. w. Cunningham,
NJ. W. Early, Dallas; j. A. Turner, g..
T.. johnson and l.. kells. Australia; C..
X. Piper, Boston; A. Il. Coleman, Miss
Matte Howard, Gonzales; DR.. Hogan
and wife, T.. ;. Jackson, san Saba; ID.
l.. Harrison. Texas; Rev. W. A. Rector.
Paint Rock; Amanda Andrade and A..
Casso Lopez, jose DelGodO, Mex, are Mt
the Southern.
John +. Lyle. Rancho: Il. l.. Crouch,
Pearsall; Henry {. LesquereuX, lsidor
We'll, Isaac Meyer, New Iork; W. IL.
Niger, b. f. Griesedieck, st. Louis: H..
II. Pratt, Cleveland, o.; II. ). Brewer,
Fred Koehn, Jr.. Chicago; 5. Lapowski,
Abilene; 5. h Utley. Houston, Henry
Il. Wolcott, Laredo: Charles Il. Miller,
Brownsville, Tex; j. Il. TURNKEY, Gal
weston; George +. Lupton, Queen and
Crescent route; +. w. Buer, SChulen-
burg, are dOmiciled at the Menger
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
New Inflammation Of D. Il.

A few days ago Colonel II. b. An
drews, Vice President of the Galveston,
Harrisburg and San Antonio railway,
received a lot OF freight over the Inter-
national and Great Northern railway.
which was marked with the oabalistic
letters I'D. IN The Colonel also got an
expense bill with an excessive charge Of
freight for the same. lie Immediately
sat down and wrote the General Freight
Agent of the international and Great
Northern railway, saying that on his
road "D. H." meant dead head" but
supposed that on the international and
and Great Northern railway it must
have new Interpretation, which was
I'D high
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Houses to PatrOnize.

-Shot-guns loaned at reasonable
rates at Emerson's. l0-l0-tf
For shirts call on f. Sheets, Al Com
merce street. lO-2-u
The handsomest fall and winter
suits, at f. Sheets, II Commerce st. 2-tf
-Two-horse peddlers' license for sale
cheap at Emerson's, next door to the
courthouse. 10-l0-tf
Powder, shot, cartridges and shells
cheap at Emerson's. l0-l9-tf
Roller skates Just received.
l0-0-tf OLsMITH Il Co.
For shirts call on f. Sheets, A Com
merce street. l0-2-tf
Fine Singer and other sewing ma
chimes very cheap at Emerson's.
champion single breech-loading gun
for $40. l0-9-tf1 OIsMITH 81 Co.
Good pair of eyeglasses in case at
Emerson's, 20 cents. l0-l9-tf
You can buy handsome present for
your sweetheart by calling on f. Sheets.
Fine Herring safe, as good as new,
regular Office size, very cheap at Finer
sons. lO-l0-tf
For real bargains in gents clothing
and furnishing goods, call on +. Sheets,
II Commerce street. lO-2-tf
guS~Bear in mind that Frank j. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber, Mt
the International and Great Northern
depot. 0-ll-ly.
For real bargains in gents clothing
and furnishing goods. call on +. Sheets,
Al Commerce street. lO-2-tf
For doors, sash and blinds, go to f.
j. Bethel, at international and Great
Northern depot. 0-ll-ly,
Don't think of buying overcoats
until you have seen those forfeited over
coats at Uncle Emerson's. l0-l0-tf
You can buy handsome present for
your sweetheart by calling on +. Sheets.
Finest line of gents furnishing
goods and novelties, at +. Sheets, A
Commerce street. l0-2-tf
Finest line of gents furnishing
goods and novelties, at II. Sheets, Al
Commerce street. l0-2-tf
"A good pocket-knife, only % cents,
at Emerson's. l0-l0-tf
For all the latest styles and novel
ties, call on f. Sheets, A Commerce st.
The handsomest fall and winter
suits, at +. Sheets, Al Commerce st. 2-tf
Every description OF book and job
printing done at the LIGHT office. If
Finest line of gents furnishing
goods and novelties, at f. Sheets, A
Commerce street. l0-2-tf
For all the latest styles and novel
ties. call on +. Sheets, A Commerce st.
The finest bread and rolls is made by
Fischer Il Erwin, 1902 West Commerce
street. l0-2-lm.
To those who want white blanekts
we have
% pair white blankets at So 80.
% pair white blankets, at So 80.
25 pair white blk'ts, II at 81 30.
20 pair white blk'ts, all wool at So 30.
100 quilts, AT 81 % to 50 90.
10-7-eod HAAS Il OPPENuEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
The First Ward Election.

Long before the TIME of opening the
polls a large crowd had gathered, all
eager for the days work to begin. At
first the Barnard men got in a large
number of votes, but the Mackay men
were alive and soon began to bring in
their voters. Many of the city govern
ment machinery were working In full
force for the administration candidate,
Mr.. Barnard. The Sanitary police are
at the polls, and the question arises
what do they find there to inspect at the
expense of the public treasury. At 1880
over $50 votes had been cast, and the
challengers have been hard at work
scrutiniling every vote that goes in. 1t
is supposed at the hour above mentioned
that Mackay was ahead. and his friends
are confident that he will get major
ity; but at all events it will be very
close election.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Belknap Rifles.

At a special meeting of the Belknap
Rifles last night at the armory, Captain
Green and Lieutenant Cresson rendered
their designations. This action on the
part Of Captain Green has been expect
ed for some time past, he intending to
accept the position of Private Secretary
to Senator Coke.
Lieutenant Cresson has resigned on
account OF business relations necessita-
ting his withdrawal.
In taking leave Of his comrades, Cap
tam Green made an eloquent speech
which was received with enthusiasm
and cheers.
The following officers we're elected;
Captaln-W. +. Rote.
First Lieutenant-Hal Howard.
second Lieutenant-E. Richardson.
Third Lieutenant-Davld Watts,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

-Medicina Mexicana Maravillosa, or
Marvellous Mexican Medicine, is COM
pound Extrao ofroots and barks found
In the forests of Mexico and long used
by the knowing Mexicans and Spanlards
as an infallible cure for all diseases of
the blood OF whatever name or nature,
from the BLACK or SPANISH sly
PILLS down to the common pimple.
1t Is undoubtedly the most potent blood
purifier Of the age. Write to MEXICAN
MEDICINE COMPANY, st. Louis, Mo-, fol
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
free. Sold by F. Kalteyer Il Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

a runaway occurred at noon to-day
on Avenue G that nearly injured man,
an Italian, who was holding the horse,
which was attached to a light wagon
belonging to Dattaglia Is Co., of Hous-
ton street. The man was holding the
horse by the bride. when the horse
started suddenly, throwing the man
considerable distance against the fence,
though not iDjuring him seriously. The
horse broke away from the wagon, and
at last accounts had not been captured.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

san Antonio. n NOT Texas. onn bosst of
Is the Art Gallery of 9. ii. Mueller, at
200 Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials, of
both domestic and imported kinds. En-
cravings, chromOs and paintings are on
hand, In an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting in large varieties
China decorations and material for wax
flowers in large assortment. Mr..
Mueller receives direct from factories
large shipments Of paints, oils and other
material In that line, as well as window
glass. and fine domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are specialties in
his establishment l2-l3-lv
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
The Fourth Ward Election.

The aldermanic election in the Fourth
ward is too tame to make respectable
item There being no opposition to Mr..
McAllister, few persons think it worth
their while to eN en- go to the polls. The
ward is unanimous in favor of the CITY
owning the water works, and no man
has the temerity to even speak in favor
of the water works in the Fourth ward
in favor of anyone whose sentiments
admits of doubt on the question. Mr..
MoAllistev's position on the water
works ellectually headed of every at
tempt TO bring out any opposltlon.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
NotLenYet.

Captain Hughes is of the opinion that
the burglars who committed the rob
berry yesterday, have not yet left town.
lie does not think they are experienced
hands at safe robbing as several little
clues Indicate. No kilograms have been
sent of along the railway routes to de-
tain any men Of the description given Of
the four reported rs seen by the hoy Joe
jackson.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Madison Square Social,

Last evening large number of mem.
bers and attendants OF the Madison
Square Presbyterian church, met at the
residence of the Pastor, Rev. L. c. scud-
der, at No. $40 Martin street. The
handsome parlOrs, and in fact the whole
house was over-run with most hapI v
ond pleasant throng Of people, and en-, h
and every one present was made to feel
perfectly at home. Music and refresh
ments added to the enjoyments of the
occasion, and all returned 10 their homt s
entertainment.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

Extract from San Antonio CORES
pondence to the Boerne Republlkaner, of
October 30; Thursday the Volksfest be-
gan but the first day it proved itself to
be grand humbug, intended to draw
money from the visitors to the CITY; and
In this respect 1t was u success. TO the
honor of San Antonio, be it said that he
mass of population. and especially the
Germans. neither sanctioned it nor took
mart in IL -
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your Mothers, Wives and Sisters by O
timely purchase of DIR. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup, best known remedy
for Coughs, Colds, Group and Bronchial
affections. Relieves Children of Group
In one night, may save you hundreds OF
dollars. Price 80 cents and 81. Sam.
pies free. Sold by ii. l.. Fowler, r.
Coin q Co., j. ID. Devine, j, Clavin,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

Mr.. f. |. Meyer, the proprietor Of
Meyers hall, has just returned from his
fourth trip from California. He is now
prepared TO serve customers and fami-
lies with the very best brands of Califor
mia wines and pure grape brandies.
Families can be supplied with pure
article of California claret at one dollar
per gallon. Ports and other special
brands Of pure vintage, always on hand.
l0-l0-Janl
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Knows Nothing Oft.

In regard to The telegram published in
the Express that a man named Quasi
had discovered lot Of buried treasure
near Austin, and had sent box full of
u to Bishop Neraz, Of san Antonio. the
BISHOP when interrogated about it this
about H. w w.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Will Pay Up.

Mr. Frank Starr, the enterpIislng res
tadranteur and fish dealer, makes the
pleasing announcement that he will be
able 20 pay uD all his little bills in full
on the first OF the mouth. This sp 'aks
well for the enterprise OF this gentle
man, who lost everything by lire short
time since
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
After the PropertY.

A brother of William Childs, Colonel
Lees orderly, who was recenIlyaociden-
tally killed by a discharge of his gun
while returning from Il hunting trip, has
arrived from ST. Paul, Mimi, to look
after some property. which by his broth
er's letters to him previous to mis- death.
he is made to believe his brother owned
here
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

1t was rumored last night that Post
master-elect Towards bond had been
returned TO him and was not accepted
Contra to this DR.. Howard stated to "A
friend yesterday afternoon thar he had
heard from Washington and that his
bond had been accepted and would be
approved In a few days.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Should Hurry Up.

1t seems to take an unwarrantcd
length Of ijme to put In n little flooring
on Commerce street bridge. Consider
ing the great amount of traffic over this
bridge. few hours with good force
OF mechanics would have sLlliced for
the WORK instead OF three or four days.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

Now, II you or any OF your family
are suffering with Chllls, Remittent or
Intermittent Fever, Aching of the
Bones, Dizziness, Irritability, Nervous.
ness, Jaundice, Billiousness, or any
other symptom of malarlal poison. we
e,tasnestly solicit you to try MORLEY,S
I-A,S AGUE TONIC, for If used ac-
cordlngto directions we know the re-
SUIT VIII be success. Sold by +. kali
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
Over 100 Years.

Three gentlemen came together last
night on Alamo street, whose combined
residences In San Antonio reach the
to,al OF over leo years, They were
Messrs. Il. Becker, who has lived here
81 years; A. Sartor, Sr., 80 years, and G..
Zuschlag, Al years. Total los years.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
WONDERFUL RUN! NOR

LEY'S TINS AGUE TONIC is Great
ing quite furore and having a wonder
full run among ohill-suilering people,
claiming advantages heretofore deemed
impossible, and making such rapid and
permanent cures, causes people to talk
about 1t. Contains no quinine, mercury,
arsenic or deleterious drug of any kind.
Cleanses and tones the stomach, arouses
the kidneys and liver and operates fine
ly upon the bowels, making its action
prompt and effective even in chronic
cases that have resisted all other medi-
oines. Try it. Sold by f. Kalteyer Il
Son.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbiains, Corns and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
20 centsper box. For sale by A. Dreiss.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio Safe Deposit and Trust Co


This popular establishment at No. 237
commerce street, has just received a
large supply OF new goods with special
attention TO winter wear. Ladies' will
find 1t interesting to examine the stook
OF fine shoes just arrived. Good bar
gains can be had in flrst-class goods,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

The Times will probably have the
cheek OF claiming to have "eyhaustively"
gone over the Schroeder burglary yes
terday, as 1t has that of the waterworks
question. Assurance is very COM
mendable qualification for a newspaper.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teethlng. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rh9a. % cents bottle. 7-22-lyr.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

You can buy handsome present for
your sweetheart by calling on Il. Sheets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31
RUDOLPH SINGER,
Women Getting on Cars.


A philosopher in the Chicago News
News gives the following; Have you
noticed how few women know how to
alight from street car? Next time you
have the misfortune to alight from one
OF the pOkey vehicles, just watch how
many step of the car with their faces
turned the way the car is going. You
won't have any trouble counting them,
for don't believe you will see one do
IL. In the course Of q checkered career,
| do not remember seeing more than
two women who alighted the way they
should have done. Almost invariably
they grasp the rail Of the rear dash
board, turn their faces opposite to that
in which the car Is going, and step oil.
They strike on one foot, and II the cur
is still In motion, as it so often is, Trey
teeter round In daZed manner, are
thrown OFF their balance and very often
fall. Then they heap audible impreca-
tiOns upon the head of the conductor,
TO whom they asOrlbe their ridiculous
predicament. Most women who do this
are educated people. whose instincts.
one would think, would supply the lack
OF knowledge Of the natural law Of mo-
mentum governing such acts, but they
never seem to learn, and go right on,
getting of and falling down till they
are callous. Conductors and newsboys
often step of this way. but they never
fail to take n step backward, as they do,
and thus save themselves fall"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-10-31

CIScISNATI, October 30 David C, and
w. r, Johnston, general agents for the
Louisiana Lottery company, of New Or
leans, were convicted In the United
Siafes court here to-day of using the
mail for distributing lottery advertise
ne hts. The case was prosecuted by the
society for the suppression Of vice which
has been pushing the matter for the past
year.