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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

A PREVALENT CAUSE OF NEAg-SIGHTEDNEss
AMONG YOUTH.
do you notice how many young boys and
girls are wearing glasses was asked of an CD.
tician by Detroit Free Press man
"Well, naturally, as tit many OF them"
What 5 the cause?"
'.Too much study for one thing, and too much
reading for another When not at their lessons
they are reading. They read on the street cars,
WnIle walking along the street and in the twi-
light ana in n couple of years their eyes begin
TO tail. This craze on the part of most parents
10 rush their children through the schools will
give US generation OF near-signted people"
'>houiun { one reai on the cars?''
"Never. Let a man with the best pair of eyes
in his head practice such a thing daily, es-
peclally toward evening, and his sight will de.
mand glasses within Year."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
Biscuits for Dogs.


Twenty years ago the business OF making dog
biscuit was represented by q small shop An
Holborn, nearly opposite Chancery lane, and Q
weekly sale OF o couple Of tons. Now there In .
vast factory near London bridge aud another
in New York, between which Ia q daily output
and sale OF from thirty ~ forty tons. This dog
food Is made OF wheaton floor lchiefy that
known as middiings) oatmeal, dates beetroot
and prairie meat Dates were the first article
OF Vegetable or iruity nature introduced, and
have had the anti-scorbutic effect so desirable
In the feeding Of dogs. For many years they
only were employed, and At that time IL was adj
vlsed that fresh vegetables should be given twice
q week, additional 10 the biscuits. Searching
Tor something that would obviate the need for
this addition, IL was discovered that the only
vegetable which did not lose its disting uishing
properties under the great heat TO which the
cakes are subjected in baking is beetrooL and,
as IL has all the desirable eIements, for some
years all tho biscuits sent out have coutaioed
beetroot. The last Ingredient Is prairie meat
which is not, as many suppose, iallow gresvss
or butchers refuse. Il Is meat from Md and
South America. From IL all Cat has been To-
moved, but the most valuable griste and bones
remain 10 be ground up, aud Is not only OIL tue
highest quality from . feeding point OF view,
but PERFECTLY sweet and good. Analysis mas
shown that IL u much moro nutritious tnan
the beef usually cold In oar butcbes' ahopS ~
u contains only 5 pr cent q Waeess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

A NEGRO will not use any other tool when
razor viii answer. He cuts his hair aud slices
his tobacco and cuts his bread with a razor
But it Is as weapon that he loves it most
Negroes have been known to swap wives In
order that one might get a razor TO boot. We
have seen negro 20 to . political meeting TO
help save the country. His toilet impressed
one with the idea that he didn't have rags
enough on MIN to hide a toolhpick. And
yet when general row was started he whipped
out two concealed razors and waded la with O
yell that would have curdled the blood In a
mummy. When a negro joins the church he
will promise to do any thing on earth but "quit
totfn' er razor." He draws the line there
Columbus (Gd.) EnQuirer-Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
A suggestion to Sedentary Workers.
From Association Notes

III any one can get an hour out of doors each
day he need ask nothing more. For most of
This month aud next he can get sharp walking.
ior SLOW walking is waste OF time, SO far as
oeins good for anything as exercise. He can
nave the pest FOOTBALL weather OF the year, and,
u ne wants 20 become intrepid, this is just his
sor%- member OF an athletic club he can
10; 40 d iot o. running, jumping and hurdle-cear-
rug, 90 Iapidiy bringing an elastic step and good
afternoons, ana u few OF his friends can they
san s;ail. 90 hare and hounds work enough TO make
make II hard TO take in all of the sermon neyt
iiiornins. lie can have "a month yet at tennis
4, ne can get saddle horse he can ride three
hundred miles a month in the sam hour each
afternoon. tie can have enough of base bail
lent shape. - '~SeA-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

LAWYER from a neighboriug town, who is
visiting the city, related last evening how he
got even wilma brother attorney. said he: II
was called as q witness In a case where be was
animation he had occasion 10 ask about the
time when was at certain place. told him
as near as could, Tut he wanted me 10 be more
definite. Sc / said: why, you ought TO re-
member. II Was about the time you collected
my costs In that suit and kept the money
That settled himv'-Bss0dlo Courier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

From the New York Sun.
The marbles ana agates, with which floors,
walls and ceilings OF Mr.. Whitelaw Reds new
Madison avenue house are thickly studded.
make the entrance hall and the grand suite OF
apartments on the first floor cold and cherries
in their grandeur, perhaps, but magnificent
beyond any Thing on this side of the Atlantic,
The principal staircase 10 OF Tennessee pophy-
ington The living rooms are OF necessity prirl.
cipaliy on the second hoor, and here marble
gives place 20 walls ofcedar tnlaid with mother
Ot-pearl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
In Church.

"Life is shortv' the preacher cried
From his pulpit up on high.
Jameson heard, and softly sighed
True! ali. true! And SO am l.
life Is realv' the preacher said.
Jameson nodded Vain regrets
Bowed in penitence his head
So. he sighed, ARE all my debts"
"Iife Is earnestr next he heard.
told sweat eozed through all his pores
Eyes" he whispered, that's the word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
a CIcrgyman's Queer slim.

from the Charleston News and COURIER.
Chicago preacher, whose lofty flights OF
oratory have oi.en lett him dangling ia mid
air, WAS more earnest than usual last sunday.
In speaking OF his text-the Ten Command
nents-he paused for an instant, and then,
hiring MS voice TO a high pitch and shak ing
oae OF his longest fingers at The congregation
exclaimed: You must obey the laws; 1 must
obey the laws; I'm damned IL L don't" This
declaration excited the laughter oi more than
one person ia the congregation; but the preacher
was TOO much absorbed IN his sermon 70 notice
anything unusual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
CURIOUS FACT connected with centiped

is worthy Of relating. A young mau living
north q few miles had been somewhat concerned
at the appearance nightly In his dugouto vi q
great number of these unwelcOme vfsiiorS
Neighbors seldom or ever saw them, but he was
visited TO IN alarming extent He could not
understand till some one learning that he was
in the habit OF playing on the violin suggested
that the music attracted them. He suspended
the concerts and the centipedes Interrupted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

1Was unable to work. This touched hin, Il, tia
soul. Tor he badly needed the money He made
up his mind that he would adopt a difierent
The time and the Times came not long after.
ward, and from that day to the present no
man employed OH that journal has been
"docked" for sickness. rhe SIN Is said to he
the only other New York newspaper that imi.
tates the Times in this.
Mr. Jones always deprecated Mr. Raymond's
entry into politics. "He was too sympathetic
and straightforward to be a politician, he said.
He analysed every question from a conscien.
tious point of view, without regard to party
and he finally went down in a party struggle.
was in Europe when received a letter HON
him saving that he had finally been read out of
he voted against negro suffrage. He voted in
accordance with his convictions, however. and
many good man has since then fancied that
he was right"
AMOS j. CUMMINGS AND RIAKEIY Hall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

AVOIDING FRESH TAxATIoN IN FRAxCF.-
The French chamber OF deputies has referred
the budget 70 committee. with Instructions TO
devise means to establish equilibrium be-
tween the governments financial requirements
9pd it, revenue without issuing any new loan
q loVying treoh taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

II IL said at Ottawa, Ont, that the state
ments published by the New YORK press lew
days ago concerning new extraditi0n treaty
with the United States are false.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

FATHER PFRAENGLE ACCEPTS rrxr Apy.cv
through an incorrect Stateine ut furnished the
press. IL was reported that the Rev. Father
a,l,aensie nao ASKED permission 10 decline the
aooaey OF 81. Mary abbey at Newark ~ T.
accept
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
A Frank opinion or Mr. A.mmead.

ErOm Tie POrtIanu OTtkVIIIAH'
sam Jones is heading this way, which calls
to mind an incident of the Hammond revival
In Portland some years back. What do you
think of Brother Hammond?" asked one pious
sister OF another. "welI," was the reply, Il re.
gard Brother Hammond as one OF the trials
that Christians have TO bear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

This one thing will do; Most gracefully
Will accept the life God gives 10 me.
Aud wear Y proudly, wear it patiently,
Nodded and fashioned by his mighty hand.
He gives to me the life that He has plaunsd
Aud bios mo take, and see. aud understand
Among the millions ofeternity,
hlaln p thOu ~ .nese y no one Ike thee.
High priyiiese-a gift 80 rare 70 taxa
80 accept u. sud Tor Thy great shEa
u this the life Thou giy'st the hast Win make.
-1Ae Gpen Rindoan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
Healthy CnderciOs hing.


In the choice OF wooden understanding Parkes
says: The touch is great guide. There should
be smoothness aud gre at soitness OF texture: TO
the eye the texture should be close the hairs
standing out from the surface of equal length,
not long and struggling. The heavier the sub.
stance Is, in given bulk. the better. In the case
OF blankets, the soitness thickness aud close.
ness III the pile. the coseness OF the texture and
the weight al the blanket are tine best guides.
The non-conducting power OF wooden iabrics
lessons under continual washing; the soft nbers
shrink, become harder ana less absorbent In
washing ~ooen articles they should never He
rubbed or wrung. They should be immersed in
ho! soap suds, moved about and then plunged
into cold water; when the soap Is entirely re-
moved they should be hung up to dry without
wTinaing.
Night dresses made of cotton are preferable.
In summer a thln material may be Chosen; 1or
winter use The soca.led "cOtton-fianpei" is
the most comiorts bic. The nighI-dress should
be ionS, loosely htung and button easily about
tue neck those people who are habituated 10
sleeping with the arms uncovered ought ia cold
weather To be secured against chills by thick
under iiannels. All undergarments ought To
be changed al night, and the uudervest Tor
night wear stould be as warm that en-
ployed during the day. The one removed on
rising should be carefully aired with the bed
clothing; during the night the other should
hang over a chair near the window. To dress
and unoress in an intensely cold room Is q
hardship which should Ii possible, be escaped.
Wood-sloyes, SO rapidly healing, are lar better
burned; light kindiing soon warm lhem SUI
hcienuy, and the temperature quickly Halls
after the sleeper has enjoyed his sponge oASo
and Is Comfortably ensconced IN oed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20

TWO FAMOUS ARTISTS AND TWO FAMOUS JOUR-
NALIsTS-THE VALUE OF ADvERTrsING-IN-
KREsTING "REMINISCENCES OF GREELEY AND
BAYNOND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS.
Ihe Booming Maraet and What is Said
About IT

THE CHANGING FASHIONS IN THE USE OF
STONE AND STAINED GLAs5-THE HISTORIC
ASSOCIATION Or KALORAGA HEIGHTS
HANDSOME NEW RESIDENCES, ETC.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28
HOW 1T WORKS.

1t is reported IN Dayton that the
Douglas mill will soon be shut
down for good. as the discount on
silver is so great (over % per cent.
that it will no longer pay to work
the low grade tailings on the river
The discount and the expenses OF
refining, express, ETC., is estimated
at nearly 30 per cent. This is the
most outrageous piece of business
that has ever been consummated
bv the chief executive of nation.
Not only in this place, but in all
parts of the Pacific Coast States, is
this injury felt. Every silver pro
ducing State and Territory feels
it more directly, but the whole
United States is today in state Of
poverty, simply because there are
a few influential monied men at
Washington who are not in favor
Of the free coinage Of silver. And
still you will hear the Demo-
Gratis howiing about what they are
doing for the good of the country.
Take it home to yourselves and
ask yourself this question Why
do YOU vote the Democratic ticket?'
Probably you will say, well, my
father was Democrat, therefore
| am one What kind of reason
is this? 1t was well known that
Cleveland was an anti-silver man
before he was elected, and still
Democrats who are in favor
of free coinage voted for him
because he was Democrat They
took the bread and butter from
their ,wn mouths. for the sake of
placing man at the head OF our
government who was more of a
friend to foreign countries than he
was to his own. Will they do 1t
again? We think not Voters In
Nevada have had taste of the
thing long enough, and will, it is
believed this Fall send to the Sen
ate and Congress men who are in
favor Of silver and who are intelli-
gent enough to explain matters in a
that will show the people
what the country will come to if
the system of free coinage of silver
is not adopted. Let everybod
the facts and vote accord
ingly.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28
TRUE FlSsCRE OBSERV "A
TIONS

The True Fissure publishes the
following:
There are rumorS to the effect
that one of the most important see
tons of the ring slate will be badly
broken before the meeting of the
Republican State Convention.
Hon. William VI. Stewart has
opened his Senatorial campaign i'll
the vigorous manner which charac.
terizes all of his actions. In com
pany with Secretary Of State Dor
mer he is making a splendid can
vass in the Eastern portion of the
State, delivering sound Republican
talks wherever he goes. He is a
man of ability and an interesting
speaker. Unlike a certain other
candidate he is not afraid to talk
to his friends and neIshbors. As
the campaign advances and the
people get better acquainted with
him his candidacy will continue to
grow in strength.
c. Z. Laughton is IN active can
didate for reelection to the Lieu
tenant Governorship. As presi-
dent Of the State Senate he was
universally liked for his urbanity
and fairness, and respected for the
able and impartial manner in
which he presided over the deliber-
atoms Of that body; as acting Gov
ernor he has always been independ-
dent and has shown evidence Of
the possession of superior execu-
tive ability; as State Librarian he
has, through his subordInates, con-
Quoted the affairs of that branch of
the State Governmentw with notable
courage and efficiency; as Adjutant
General be has ever labored to pro.
mote the best interests of the State
militia and is one of the most pop
ular officers in the State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28
Sound Advice!

Abraham Lincoln's advice to
working men: Chat some should
be rich, shows that others may be
rich and hence is but encourage
ment to industry and enterprise.
Let not him who is homeless pull
down the louise of another, but let
him labor diligently and build one
for himself, thus Dy example assur.
ing that his own will be safe when
built"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28

The Enterprise crawIs COM
plstely int its hole on the Phils-
delphia dispatch.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28
FOR SALE.

.or. and a half story dwelling house
.,-nt.bed or unfurnished. Apply 81
NJ. John Robertson. opposite Ms
Coddard's boarding heuss.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-07-28
LEATHER GOODS.
GENERAL ne " ) AGbNVI.

All leading Daily and Weekly RIisd 5I b,
LEGATIONS, East ana West, saaR
Mail or Carrier, at Lowest ha'e''
Our two stores are ioc Rank Riocks.
Rinckel and Ea .csnn CIV New. mri
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15

Mr.. ". 81 Perkins. representing
Charles Scribner's sons, is In the city.
Mr.. Joaquin FIcbbe, who Is engaged in
the manufacture OF hats In the largest
city Of Mexico, Leon. is in the city on \
visit.
Mr.. Henry DeutZ, ni the lirH Of j..
DeutZ < Son. merchants Of Laredo,
Texas, is in the city. on Il business and
pleasure trip.
Mrs. Francis Harris, Of Houston, IL
In the city. visiting her daughter, Mr..
Nelson ClemOw, who has been quite
seriously Ill.
Mr.. Richard Lent, Il popular Young
man OF this city, and who has tended
bar in all the chief saloons Of the city,
leaves to-day for Laredo tn attend to
the branch agency of Lemp's Brewery at
Laredo.
s. II. SmOIhers, editor Of the Texas
Pioneer, paper published at Brazoria.
Texas, in the interest Of the COlOrrd
race, paid the LIGHT office call this
morning. Mr.. SmOthers will spend sew
eral days in San Antonio canvqsaing for
subscriptions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTES.

Some very choice spring suits al
ready received AZ PancOast II Son.
Just received new lot OF gents fur
nishing goods at FON's, 27l Commerce
street. 2-l5-lm
-Pancoast Il Son have the new shapes
In spring hats.
-Ex-M Mayor LatrObe, of Baltimore, Gays
the best cough medicine Is Red Star
Cough Cure.
If you wish to secure a home OF your
own on easy terms, you will find II to
yOur interest TO call on the Secretary of
The Universal Building and Loan Asso-
citation, No. East Commerce st. 2-l2-tf
viii close out overcoats and winter
underwear very cheap, at PancOast Il
Son.
Buy your wall paper from and get
T. W. Street to hang 1t for you. 1876 f.
Houston street. l2-6t
For fine trees and pot plants, call on
w. w. BLAIR,
l-2S.tf No West Houston st.
For fine shade and ornamental trees.
call on w. W. BLAIR,
l-2S.tf No. West Houston ST.
A complete assortment of cigars, to-
bacco and smokers articles at Henry
wulff7s. corner Military Plaza and Gslan
street. l-6-tf
New type, line stock, and exper-
fenced printers al the LIGHT job print
ing office. A call ia respectfully sOlic-
tied.
Just arrived from Nursery. new
stock OF roses aud pot plants, special va
rieties. w. w. BLAIR,
f-2S-tf No. West Houston st.
-IfyOu want TO buy or sell any kind
Of stock or real estate, go to Chavez,
NORM 4 Mateu, South Flores street.
They will deal squarely. l.2-tf
Chavez, NORM & Mateu have taken
charge of the stock yard on South Flores
street. south of Military plaza, where
they will do commission business, bny-
ing and selling all kinds'Of stOckl Off
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
"A Weak Dodge.

We hardly wish to notice a weak adj
vertising dodge about our Friday auc-
ti0n having been here long enough to
learn the weight that should be attached
to the statements Of the highly reli-
able" advertiser tho not established
January, ls7S.") Notwithstanding the
worthy psrty's uncalled for and uncOur-
teous hint to the contrary, We intend
remaining, and invite smokers to Judge
OF the respective merits of the cigars we
offer and those sold by the evcr-ready
advertiser. DUQUEsNAN.
2-l5-lt 2 West Commerce 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
EMANUEL ABRAHAMS,
I'M COMMERCE. STREET.
Proposals for Plumbing.

HEADQUA RTERS DEPARTT OF TEXAS.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERNAsTER
San Antonio, Texas, February 70, 1876.
GEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate subject
- TO usual conditions. will be received at this
Office until II o'clock, noon, cd the 18th day OF
March, 1886, at which time and place they will
be opened in presence of attending bidders, for
furnishing material and doing plumbing work
in connection with construction OF two build
ings, at San Antonio, Texas, according 10 plans
and specifications on file in this office, which
will be shown, blank proposals furnished and
full information as TO manner of bidding, and
terms of contract, given on application.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked: Proposals for Plumbing" and Nd
dressed to the undersigned.
J. G.. c. LEE.
2-l56t Major and Chief Ouartermaster.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
Fest MASQUERADE.

The masquerade bEll given at tests
Garden last night WIS well attended,
there being about 20 couples in rnssk.
Some Of the characters were good repre-
sensations. the comic ones in particular
creating much fun. The music was
good, and general good order prevailed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
A Free Man.

Juan Es,quez Mexican VII" has
been confined in the county Jail on
charge of assault to Kill, was released
from "durance vile" this morning, as the
setting grand jury failed to lind evidence
TO warrant Il true bill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
Lucky.

Mr.. GOttfried IOessler. a baker. lost
SIS in cash on the Sidewalk Yesterday
in front OF Dullnig's store, Alamo street
but missing it soon he returned and
found ii where he had dropped It.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15

A small bull brindle pup. white breast
and small white spot on back of neck.
Had on collar and chain. A liberal
reward will be paid for return 10
2-l5-3t FRANK STARR.
The only cigarettes which 10 not
stick TO the lips are Opera Puff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
Proposal for Building at
San Antonio, Texas.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTT OF TEXAS.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERNAsTER,
San Antonio, Texas, February 10, 1886.

SEALED PROPOSALS, in triphcate subject
- to usual conditions, will be received at this
office until II O'Clock, noOn on the 10th day of
March, 1886, at which time and place they will
be opened in presence of attending bidders, for
the construction, at San Antonio, Texas, OF
two buildings, according 10 plans and speci.
1catiOns to be seen at this Office.
Blank proposals, and circulars giving full
instructions as to manner of bidding, and
terms of contract, can be had on application.
The Government reserves the right TO reject
any or all proposals,
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked: Proposals for Construction at San
Antonio, Texas" and addressed TO the under
signed.
J. G. c. LEE,
2-lj-6t Major aud Chief OuartermasteT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
For Sale at a Bargain!

House with four rooms and out-houses, fine
vineyard and orchard, irrigable. Inquire on
premises. No. a South street, Fourth Ward.
2-l5-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
County TreaSurer'S Report,

Detailed statement OF monies dishuTsed by
CouLty Treasurer Ed. FrobOt -, from No
vcmber |. 1887, 10 January 81, lSSG:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15

Every first-class dealer sells Opera
Puts cigarettes. Avoid injurious imi-
tations. '4-7-lyS5
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15

sS~S Special Attention gwen To forwarding
bodies to all parts Of the United States. Tele-
phone connection. Calls attended day and
light. S-3Qly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
ROCK CANDY SYRUP.

The Finest Syrup in the Market. For Sale
10y tn" pnlIOn.
Emanuel kbrahams,
2Ui Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-15
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT.

We have Reduced the Price on these Goods
Call and Secure Bargains.