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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
RELIGIOUS READING.
IN THE CROSS.

/" In the Cross of Christ glory
Sweetiy sung with lisping tongzA
Caught his lips the sacred story
Loved ones Ger his cradle sung:
Caught his ear the tuncful measure.
Ere his heart saw in the rhyme
Mortal's hope of Heavens treasure
STOW ring o er the wrecks of Time
I" In the Cross Of Christ glory
Sang his youths maturer years,
Sang Ms blithely, promissory,
AS the lark when summer nears;
"When the woes of life o'ertake me-
Rose as bubbles children toss
"Neyer shall the Cross torsake me-"
All. would he fOrsake the Cross?
In the Cross OF Christ glory
4es Proudly sang his manhood g prime,ll
Through his soul swept transiOry
As the whisp ring wings of time:
when the sun of bliss is beaminS,"
All so biindingly it shone.
From the Cross the radiance streaming"
Lighted up his lips alone.
"In the Cross OF Christ glory"
San. a trusting child again,
Bowed the head with sorrows hOary.
Now as humble. meek as then.
"Eanc q I'd blessing. pain and pleasure"
An q these his soul had tried:
Hear, aud lips poured forth the measure
80 by the Cross are Sanctined.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
A SAlKY HORSE.
How He Was Cured by his Thoughtful
Owner.

Owner.
A LeOminster farmer recently broke
his horse of ''baiky" freak in a very
quiet and, as he claims, not cruel man.
ner. His horse is in excellent flesh,
and shows no signs OF neglect on the
part of his master He drove him, at
tached to 4 rack wagon, to the wood
lot for a small load of wood. The an
imal would not pull pound. He did
not beat him with club, but tied him
to a tree and ''let him stand'' He
went to the lot ut sunset and asked
him to draw, but he would not
straighten tug. II made up my mind"
said the farmer. s'when that horse went
to the barn he would take that load of
wood. The night was not cold. 1
went to the barn, got blankets and COW
cred the horse warm. and he stood I'M
til morning. Then he refused to draw
At noon / went down and he was prob
ably hungry and lonesome. He drew
that load of wood the first time asked
him. Ireturned, got another load be-
fore fed him. l thep rewarded him
with good dinner, which he eagerly
deyoured. l have drawn several loads
since. Once he refused to draw, but as
soon as he saw me start for the house
he started after me with the load. A
horse becomes lonesome and discon-
tented when left alone. as much so as
a person. and claim this method, if
rightly used, is far less cruel and is
better for both horse and man than to
beat the animal with a club.-FHcl-
burg Sentinel.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
THE PROPHECY OF VICTORY.
Nothing Can Defeat the Success of Obedi-
ence and Loyalty to tho Divine Will.


ence and Loyalty to tho Divine Will.
1t is an old truth, older far than
the great modern poet who put it into
verse. that the dreams of youth are
prophetic of the deeds of manhood.
Every true, earnest boy, opening to the
first fresh perceptions of the great world
about him, feels the rich results of life
already STIRRING within him, and knows
by sublime intuition that he was born
to command and to achieve. The ele-
ment of prophecy runs all through life;
it is the spiritual side of that will OF
God which in the natural world science
calls law. Because thatwill is divine
and changeless. prophecy goes with it,
as the knowledge which enables the
astronomer to predict the eclipse goes
with the mastery of the movements OF
the planets. The special individual
prophecies of the Old Testament are
impressive, but they are far less Won
derful than that universal element OF
prophecy which pervades it and sep
arates it forever from all kinds of
kindred literature. That obedience
y
and noble sense of the word. and that
disobedicncc shall bring its inevitable
penalty, is not only the Divine law
disclosed there in the luminous letters
of history, but it is also the
twofold prophecy that runs through
all the diverse books and holds
them in the unity Of a common pur-
pose And this same double prophecy
is fulfilled in all later history, and
in every individual life. There has
been no chance, no fate, no good OF
evil fortune. no accident, in the world
since the beginning; the will of God,
disclosed in this universal law, has held
all things within its majestic circle.
and has declared at every stage what
the future must be.
No man need have any fear and I'M
certainty about the future outcome of
his life. Sorrow. loss and suffering
can not be calculated, but nothing can
defeat the success of one who sets HIM
self 10 live and die by the will OF God.
A Divine prophecy runs with such a
life, and predicts its success from the
very moment of birth There is no
malign power in the universe which
can defeat it; all things are pledged to
its triumph. 1t was this prophetic
sense which penetrated the darkness Of
defeat in JuGca three thousand years
ago and discerned the rise Of that star
which should be SIN of hope to the
world; it was this sense which brought
Heaven within the vision of dying mar
tyrs; it is this sense which uphOlds
countless sorrowing and overburdencd
hearts to-day. This prophecy spreads
its glory over your lif.t if you walk with
your hand On that shining cord of duty
which runs like thread ct gold
through the shadows of our mortality.
Christian Union.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
IN ADVANCE.

nov Winter is fighting bis battles
With many an icicle lance,
But I'm wr.ting q ''genf1e spring" poem
Which the editors wish in ADVANCE.
1t is full. as is usual. of ''viOlets",
1t alludes to the robins first peep,
Though a billiards. daily occurrence.
And the snow-drifts are seven feet deep.
But the editors-singuer creatures.
To whom / am bound hand and foot
Grasp at Father Times typical fOreiOck,
Till it's nearly pulled out by the root.
For they get way ahead of the season,
In q manner most willy and arch:
So that while you are reading December
They finish the number for March.
And he who would hope for acceptance
Must str Ike up betimcS with his tune,
And sing Harvest Home in N!d-Ninter
And jingle his sleigh bells i'll June.
So when my spring poem is finished,
No rest does M weery pen get;
Imust write a review of novel
Which isn't itself written set!
Bessie Chandler, in Centary.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11

Boards are cheaper than grain.
And without even the expense of boards
and nails. stock may be kept comfort
able by free use of straw over and
around sheds to exclude the cold. This
IS temporary expedient, but it will
pay its cost in one winter in saving of
food and superior condition of stock.
The carbon in grain required to pain
tain heat by exposure is the dearest
fuel farmer can WeStern .PNral.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11
international Sunday-School Lessons.
FIRST QUARTER-lSSj.


Jan. 1.-The Faithful RechabiteS Jer. 81: 1913
Jan. 25-Captivity of Judah. 80. - Kings 25: liz
Jan. 3l-Daniel in Baby lOn...... Dan. /: SCI
Feb The Fiery Furnace. Dan. ): l6-2S
Feb H-Ihe Handwriting on the
Wall. Dan. 5: liz: 2sr2S
Feb 2l-The Second Temple. Ezral: ii; 3: sl-3
Feb 2S-Nehemi ali g PRAYER. Neh. Hill
Mar. T-Readug the Law. ..NeE. 8: liz
Mar 4-Esthcrs Petition. Esther Abby; 8: 1-3
Mar 2I-Messiah' Messenger Nal. 8: Is: 4: 1-6
Mar. 3S-ReView. Service of Song, Mission
AIRY. Tempe rance or other Lesson selected
BY the school.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-11

"Ip the Cross of Christ glorv.''
Tol!ei the bells in measures slow;
In the Cross OF Christ glory"
Sang the singers sweet and low;
Spake the pastor of the glory
I" Tow ring Ger the wrecks Of time;
Over There is heard the story,
"Gathered round its head sublime.
Lit b. Citte, in Cure
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Winter Comforts and Clothing.

The chilly blasts and cold nOrthers
generally create more or less discomfort
caused by the wants of proper means to
keep warm. Almost anyone can now
avoid this and possess him OF herself
by proper supply Of warmth giving
clothing by calling at WOlfson's world
bazaar, and select, according to taste.
and at prices that biggar description.
The knit goods department has been re-
ceiving special attention, and care has
been taken to select the various styles
and patterns with special reference to
this section OF the country. Wraps with
and without hoods connected, or the lat
ter single in all the hues and cOlors from
white, blue, pink, etc., to the more So
Der and darker shades. An immense line
of jerseys, PLAIN, ornamental. and in fact,
all styles have just been unpacked ready
to choose from and at the very lowest
rates heretofore unheard OF. These
goods recommend themselves to ladies
as special bargains at this season Of the
year, hence, 1t is not saying too much,
when In addition to the throng OF con-
slant visitors ten Thousand more ladies
can be accommodated with everything
needed for the winter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
A FAMILY JAR.
Separation of Husband and Wife and
the Taking OF His Two Children
by the Husband

the Taking OF His Two Children
by the Husband
Several years ago Mr. Cicero Cullen
came on to San Antonio and welded
Mrs. Beck, a beautiful, elegant and ac-
complished widow, whose first husband
had been a prominent figure In Bexsr
county. Mr. Cullen and Mrs. Beck had
known each other In their youthful
days, In Pensacola. and had been lovers
In the time OF 1.-The purple light OF love
and young desire" But, after they were
welded, the fact became painfully ap.
parent that they were, somehow. mis-
matched, either In temper or tempers-
ment, and they separated some two
years ago, but with no feelings OF
arrangement TO embitter their separa.
ton. Pretty soon after this separation,
the parties kissed and made IL up" and
matters ran along smoothly, 10 their ac-
customed grooves, until about two
months ago. when a second separation
occurred. Mr.. Cullen Is engaged in buy
ing and shipping horses, and he was alb
sent from San Antonio In the prosecu-
tion OF his business for several weeks.
but returned about ten days ago. lie
called almost daily to see his wife who
resides on Avenue ID, but che declined
to see him, but at his earnest request, n
few days ago she went into the parlor to
see him, frankly informing him, that
marital relations never could be re-es-
tablished between them. Mr.. Cullen
very reluctantly acquisced In her de-
cision, and proceeded to say he wanted
to have the photographs Of their two
little sons taken. and desired her to have
them dressed for this purpose. Mrs.
T.,lA BOD anI haaN
get the two little boys ready, and they
went of with their father, who had
their photographs taken by IN artist In
the city, and then carried them back to
their mother, handing her photograph
OF each one of the boys. The next day,
(last Thursday he called, and asked Mrs.
Cullen II he could take the two boys out
TO San Pedro springs, and as she cheer
fully consented, he went of with the
two boys. Late that evening he ad-
dressed note to Mrs. Cullen, telling
her that he desired to take the children
TO the theatre at Turner hall, and as it
would be late before the theatre would
close, he asked permission to have the
boys stay all night with him at the
Southern hotel, where he was stopping.
Mrs. Cullen cheerfully agreed to the
proposed arrangement, as she was per-
iooty uhsuoPiCious, put ia'ei on. steI
dark, she became uneasy, and informed
Mr.. Beck, brother Of her first husband,
OF her uneasiness and her fears. and he
Immediately went to Turner hall, when
he was told there was no play that
night. He then went to the Southern
hotel, where he was informed that Mr..
Cullen WAS not there. Mr.. Cullen and
the two boys, aged five and three years,
have not yet been found In the city.
kilograms were sent out on all the rail-
roads, and the police were sent to hunt
the parties. Mrs. Cullen lie almost dis
tractpd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Arkansas Pass Notes.

Capt.Kenedy has returned from Monte
rey. Mexico.
Conductor Burt brought In on his
train yesterday, q Mexican named Jesus
Ramirez. who had his right foot terribly
mashed by bar Of iron, while working
with the track-laying gang on the
Waco tap. Enquiry developed the fact
that 1t was his own carelesness which
caused 1t, or as the law would term 1t,
1t was q case OF "contributory negli-
gence." He was, however, on his arri-
val here sent to doctor In conveyance
by train master Creaser.
Time card IL goes into effect Monday,
November 10th. This will cause the
train which left here at 90. m. hereto
fore, to depart from the 1. Il G.. N. depot
at l0:l5 q. m. Arrive at 3. A. & A. p.
depot at 1890 and due at Corpus Christi
at 1886 p. m.
Mr.. Joseph McNeill Is erecting In the
vicinity OF the depot, a blacksmith shop
and private residence.
Train men running between here and
Corpus Christi, report that there Is q
vast amount Of all kinds Of game be-
tween these points along the line.
The new Hotel de Carroll, will be
ready for occupancy In the course OF q
few days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

There has just been received and
opened at l.. Wolfson's the grandest as
sOrtment Of fine carpets, consisting Of
the most beautiful patterns 10 body
Brussels, Brussels. ingram. and two and
three PHYS; these are accompanied by
suitable matches In patterns, colors and
general make-ups Of mats and rugs OF all
sizes, not to forget a large assortment OF
crumb cloths for dining-room purposes
Making and combining the assortment
and various patterns, the largest in the
southwest. In connection with this 1t
should not be forgotten that a new sup.
ply OF about two hundred rolls OF mat
tiDgs, plain, check, and fancy, in diff
ferent colors to suit the taste Of the most
fastidious, specially when the inquiring
purchaser ascertains the low prices at
which these goods are offered. Parties
wishing or In want Of carpets, mattings
or other goods to cover parlor, dining or
bedroom floors, should never fail to first
get acquainted with the low prices OF L..
Wolfson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
MINsTRELsY IN BoERNE.
How Some San Antonio Boys Fooled
the Cute Boerneites.

How Some San Antonio Boys Fooled
the Cute Boerneites.
The San Antonio Minsl rels recently paid n
visit to BOerne and many of them went in dis
guse to open the Harmony Hall there. AC-
cOrdiHg to the programme the bones were
"Billy Rice" (W. II. Eote:) "Sam JONES'" (E. y.
Walton0 carl Cato" u. Meyers3 and Dan
GiOsons. Tambos were: Harry Burton" o..
Riley GordOn;) "BlIy Baker" wv. l.. Herff -
Goodwin Mitchell and +. A. Oakley. Herff sang
Only TO Love her" Riley Gordon got of
MARY is Gone with Coon" Goodwin
Mitcnell sang "A Mothers Watch by the Sea"
W. =. ROte warbled Use Gwine to Weep no
more" and L. A. Oakley sang when the
Spring-tme comes Again" The whole of this
the first part, ended with base ball
match between the BOerne Bloods and San
Antonio Blacks. II was thrilling in the ex-
treme. The second part opened with the ex-
pansion of z. A. Oakley's lungs; then Gordon
and Meyers showed how the Zouavc
drill was done at Galveston; Will
posed as the POTASH Brothers" to their
discredit. When this was done, Gordon and
Herff appeared as THE Jolly Twins" Then
Madison Dallas and Rote posed rs the "Silbon
Brothers" and showed their forms In Grecian
Mitchell, Herf and Gordon soothed the
Boernites. Wilhelm Marx did a little I'D.
ding, and then Herf, Oakley, Riley Gordon.
Gibson and ROte, appeared in the farce of
the Bankers wife" The boys did well in
Boerne. the only fault that can be found with
them is their incorporating in disguise. II
the boys want TO play this trick again they
should be careful that the LIGHT doesn't shine
upon them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Why He Does Il.

Mr.. Lafayette Rogers called upon the
LIGHT yesterday and emphatioslly de-
MED that he WAS prosecuting his brother
ln.law, Detective Hughes. for intimida-
tion from any spiteful or malicious cause.
All he wants to do Ia to prove his right
to exercise his franchise as an American
citizen, which, he asserts, he could not
do at the county election by reason Of
Hughes intimidation.
He further states that he has always
regarded, and does regard, San Antonio
as his home; that he voted here in jan
uary, 1884, lived here until the end Of
May in that year, has followed his en-
plOyment elsewhere until August in this
year, when he returned home, and Is
now located permanently in the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Recorders Court.

Leon Dixton, insulting language, S..
Wolff Jaile, insulting language, dis
missed.
Carlos Garcia, fighting, So.
Thomas Flores, fighting, dismissed.
Senon Estrada, drunk, S..
Bias Mendosa, fighting. dismissed.
Espiridion Rivas, fighting, dismissed.
John McClusky, drunk, 10.
James Stewart, drunk and Gisorderly,
fined So
Geo. Belts, drunk, So.
Alfonso Membrane, drunk, So.
Alfonso Membrane, carrying butcher
knife, S25.
Leona de Forrest, diaorderly, contIn-
ued.
Nellie Murray, disorderly, continued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
A STATION AGENTS SUICIDE.
r. NJ. Sylvester, OF Beeville, Takes an
Effective Dose of Morphine.

Yesterday Mr.. X. NJ. Sylvester, station agent
ut Beevillc, delivered TO Harry Fowler, the
wellknOwn druggist, formerly OF San AntO-
MO, but now of that city, message from Pet
tus, calling for a quantity Of quininc and NOR
phine. The drugs were given Sylvester, and
this morning he was found dead from the ef-
fccts of morphine. In a waste basket at the
depot the following was found:
Telcg ram from PeItus to Fowler was manu-
featured by me. Am going 10 prove that 4
man eau abstain. Please wirC J. W. Noble,
Abba, Iowa; also Mrs. \. c. Piper, Abba All
receipts for balance due me in the safe. John
son. of the Pacific Express company, knows
the combination. (Signedl
X. NJ. SYLVESTER.
At an inquest held in Be- evile this morning,
the jury decided that Sylvester died by his
own hands.
Sylvester was formerly operator at Rosen-
berg and was appointed station agent at Pet
tus. When Corpus Christi station was opened,
he was promoted TO BCeville He was an high
ly educated man, genial and popular with the
bows.
The deceased was separated IRON bis wife,
and from what can be learned, domestic
trouble was the main cause of the suicide.
Mr.. VI p. MOrrisey has been appointed to
succeed the deceased. and will assume his
new duties on Monday. In the meantime, the
Pettus agcat, SOmerindyke, il in charge of
the depot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
An Informal" PARTY

The Informal Social Club had pleas
ant gathering last night at the residence
Of Judge Simpson. Among those present
were the Misses Fannie Simpson, Lottie
James, Alma Ogden, Agnes James,
Kempie Howard, Celeste Gaylord, Ethel
Murphy, Emma Weir, Fannie Eager,
Josie Tobin, Bella Belknap, Susie Ster-
ling, Agnes Crawford. Brentie and Mag
gle Robinson, Alice Dickerson, OF New
York, and Helen Mcdaniel, OF Lytle.
This was the first OF a series of parties
that will be given by various members
OF the club, at their residences during
the winter, and 1t is only just to say that
Mrs. Simpson and the ladies, bv their
genialty and liberality made the party a
great social success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
BE Just and Fear Not

The Times states what, il should
know, is untrue when 1t asserts that the
LIGHT said that Van Ripper trembling
ly" executed the warrant TO arrest Tom
Hughes. The LIGHT knows the Van
Ripper boys courage too well to make
any such absurd statements. What 1t
did say was that Van Ripper was soon
fused" and this was natural and credit
able, inasmuch as he had to arrest an Of
ficer who Was an old friend and with
whom he had often associated. Right
because the vigilance Of a LIGHT man
frustrated a proposed scoop" should
not lead the Times man to do the LIGHT
an Injustice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
10000

Gentlemen, youths and boys wanted to
inspect, try on and purchase one OF
those handsome winter suits OF ready
made clothing at l.. Wolfson's White
Elephant clothing emporium. Notwith-
standing the immense and constant
drain by the large daily sales which
keep the large number OF statesmen In
constant employment, Mr.. Wolfson
keeps and adds daily supplies to the
same, and no establishment In the south
has as magnificent an assortment in
style, variety or quality as to make up
price or otherwise than this establish
ment. There has also just been opened
up large stock OF winter overcoats,
which for low price and fine quality OF
material and general makeup recon-
mend themselves to every gentleman
who wishes to be we'll projected during
the cold weather. Don't fail to pay the
White Elephant clothing establishment
. visit and make your purchase.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Is He Wanted Here9

Sheriff j. K. Billings, OF Jackson
county, has in custody q Mexican named
Rafael Balderas, five feet six inches In
height, having astar on the breast and
scar across both lips, who lived In this
city, and who he thinks is wanted in
San Antonio. He is writing the police
on the subject. Balderas and q COM
panlon, Gusdalope Garcia, are under In
dictment there for theft OF horses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Wonderful Cures.

W ID. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists Of Rome, Ca, says: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's AFniea Salve for two
years. Have never handled remedies that .
so well or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures eff
fectcd by these medicines in this city, Several
cases OF pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by the use of a few bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery, taken in connec-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them slways. Sold by A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27

Nov. 25-Arthur Higgins, aged 8
years, rheumatism Of heart, second
ward. Reported by DR.. A. Graves.
Nov. 25-Andrea Rodriguez, aged 80
years, consumption, first ward. Report
ed by Or. Rodriguez.
Nov. 22-Wm. ii. Grayson, aged SO
years, consumption, second ward. Re-
ported bv DR.. chew.
Nov. 26-Mr. Riley, aged SO years, en-
terectomy for cancer Of bowels, second
ward. DR.. Adolph Herff
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Attention, Knights.

The members enrolled in the uniform
division, are requested to assemble at
the castle of Elk Lodge No. 80, Sunday,
for the purpose OF electing officers.
Every member is expected to be present.
2t Il. w. MULLALY,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Paint Your Roofs.

By having your roofs painted well they vii
last thu e. times as lorg, and stops up all the
flaws and small holes, thereby preventing
LEAFS during the storm and rains OF the com
ing winter months. Orders left with me at
the corner of Avenue and Houston street
will be promptly and satisfactorily done. Also
all kinds OF house, sign aGd carriage painting
Best material used. Charges reasonable.
S-24-2m r. PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-27
Rehearsal.

Rehesrsals were held yesterday for the
"tableaux" and drill to be given on De-
cember 9Th, 9TH and Sth, in aid Of the re-
pairs on the Episcopal church. Great
praise is due Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Hahn,
Mrs. Edwards and Professors Schnaith,
and Eyth for the untirfng efforts they
are making TO create success. The
next rehearsal Is at the Belknap armory
on Wednesday next, at 8. p. m.