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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

A GENTLEMAN was appointed to I'LL the
position of principal of one of the new
public schools OF the city whose exami-
nation was but little above a second
grade certificate. This rather equivocal
arrangement has been explained on the
ground that this gentleman is a splendid
disciplinarian. The question then, nat
urally, arises of what good Is scholar
ship if one who is admittedly deficient is
advanced on no other grounds than dis
cipline? Teachers are persons who give
instruction. There are plenty Of men
and women who do not know anything
about teaching who could maintain sx-
cellent discipline. The people pay for
learning and scholarship, and such an
appointment is clearly bad preceden
The rufiianism reported on the Mis-
souri, Pacific rain between HillsborO
and Waco by four hOodlums, one of
whom is said to be a peace officer of
Hillsboro, is burning disgrace on the
good name of Texas. Their arrest and
subsequent taking in charge by the
United States authorities, is to be hoped
will be followed by punishment to the
full extent OF the law. The expressed
hope of the rowdies to be tried in the
State courts instead of the Federal
Court, is no compliment to the State
laws, and that portion that gives crlmi-
nails desire to be tried by them, in
stead OF the staunch laws Of the United
States should be eliminated as soon as
possible.
The most popular cigarettes are the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
nIYTd DhDED may bo found on file Mt Geo.
In1O L AZ En- r ROwell Il Co.'S Newspaper
Advertising Bureau 40 Spruce st where advertising

Tuesday, February 2, 1886.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

FREE GRASS BAEONs," and robbers of
the children's school money" have been
pet terms used by Eastern Texas news
papers as applied to the ranchmen Of
West Texas. But now the Free Grass
Commissioner Wallace has got on to the
free timber industry of Eastern Texas.
How about the men who use the chill
dren's timber, what epithet should be
applied to them.
SECRETARY OF STATE Thomas +. BAYARD
certainly deserves the sympathy of the
people in his recent family Affections.
Only few days ago he lost, by death,
his brilliant and accomplished daughter
which sad event is followed by the death
of his wife on Sunday morning. Two
such msIortunes in mans life. coming
so sOoa one on the other, entitle him to
the honest sympathies OF all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

DENIsON is to have Mardi GrSs oele-
braton this season, and San Antonio is
going to have mix neither Mardi
Gras, nor semi-ceatennia Alamo oele-
bratOn.
INIuN STOCK ARDS in San Antonio
would make q new and bright era in the
prosperity of the city. The extension
of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railroad makes such an enterprise n
great necessity.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
How to keep the Complexion.

The best aids to good complexion
are cold water, Il pure soap, healthful
food, good digestion, and reasonable
outdoor exercise.
A soothing application for sunburn,
says "Clara Belle" is water to which
vinegar has been added at the rate of
one spoonful to wine-glass of water
and little starch. Vasaline is good !;
80 is glycerine and rosewater, in the
proportion of one part glycerine to
three parts rosewater.
Wrinkles are often caused by anx-
iety, bad health, or study. The cause
of their formation having been re-
moved, and the general health restored
by means of suitable food, occupation,
exercise, and cheerful surroundings,
the wrinkles will generally disappear.
Use warm water, not hot, to wash your
face, and soap that does not contain
surplus of soda. White CASTLE is the
best that can be had. At night sponge
the face with rosewater and white CIV
cerine in equal parts, to which have
been added few drops of spirits of
turpentine. Bub well into the pore.
and let the mixture dry on the face.
The Use of cosmetics is detrimental.
They clog the pores of the skin. If
the skin be dry, milk or buttermilk can
be applied. 1t is we'll to mix some
-four of sulphur with the milk and let
it stand about two hours or over night,
and then use without disturbing the
sulphur, which will have settled at the
bottom. This should be used before
washing, and small quantity should
be prepared as required, as it is not a
commodity adapted for keeping.
If the skin presents a greasy appear
ance, due to an excess of oily secre-
tions, milk should not be used, but q
lotion composed of equal parts of rose
water and elderHower water, or a little
eau de cologne may be added to the
water before washing"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
Johnny was Posted on Miracles.
boston Transcript

lDS'son AtehhSiiPt'I
Little Johnny Jordan was passen.
ger on a suburban train. Beside him
sat "A tall, sOlemn-loOking man with
side whiskers. In front were Johnny's
pa and ma, and behind him his aunt
Hetty. The whole party had been to
church, and the man sitting besides
Johnny was the minister going out to
spend the afternoon with the Jordans.
My little man," said the minister
to Johnny, did you pay close atten-
ton to the sermon?"
Yessir."
DO you remember that | said
something about miracles~
Yessir."
"Well, Johnny do you know what
a miracle is?"
Yessir."
"Tell me, please"
We'll, all / know about it is ma
said this morning that it would be a
miracle if We could 60 to church once
without havin' the minister taggin'
home with us to dinner. So guess
this hain't no mir"
johnny Jordan! (from the front
seat) Will you come here this
minute?"
Yes'm."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON FRIDAY EVENING OCTOBER

the Knights of Labor, hut of every
movement in aid of the oppressed,
have, through the medium of the
press, magnified our mistakes until
they have in some instances appeared
as crimes. Members of the knights
of Labor have gone astray, and at once
the order is held responsible for their
offences. These things are wrong. 1t
is not just to charge the entire order of
the Knights of Labor with wrongdoing
because one member of one assembly
violates the laws OF the order or the
land. Nor is it right for knights of
Labor and workingmen generally to
hold all employers of labor responsible
for an act Of oppression perpetrated
by an individual employer. We get
no nearer to the truth by such con-
duct, and until the truth is known no
question can be properly settled.
" Hear both sides, then judge" is a
maxim worthy of remembrance and
practice by the working man and his
employer.
ToLERATION AND COMMON SENSE.
Questions of wages or hours of labor,
shop discipline, or some other matter
may cause rupture here and there
between the workman and his employ
er, but they can be readily settled if
mutual liberation and common sense
arc brought into the controversy, and
once settled, they should be allowed to
rest. Continued reminders of past
troubles often create new ones. To
those who have fallen into such habits
l would recommend the advice you 20
appropriately gave to critic not long
since, Stop fighting when the war is
over"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
Napoleon on Christianity.

l know a man, and I tell you that
Jesus Christ is not q man. The relig-
ion of Christ is mystery which sub
sists, by its own force, and proceeds
from a mind which is not human
mind.
Alexander, Cesar, Charlemagne,
and myself have founded empires.
But upon what did we rest the crea-
ton OF geniusf Upon force. Jesus
Christ alone founded his empire upon
love, and at this moment millions of
men would die for him.
There is between Christianity and
all other religions whatever, the dis
tance of infinity.
The Christian religion is neither
ideology nor metaphysics; but a
practical rule, which directs the &C.
tions OF man, cOrrects him, and assists
him in all his conducts. If Christian
ity is not true religion, one is very
excusable in being deceived, for every
thing in tits grand, and worthy of
God.
Religion is dominion of the soul.
1t is the hope of life, the anchor of
safety, the deliversnce of the soul.
The problems of Providence are in
valuable.
During the voyage to st. Helena,
Napoleon interrupted some officers
who were expressing atheistical senti-
ments, bv pointing to the starry sky,
and saying, Gentlemen, your argu-
ments are very fine; but who made
all those worlds beaming 60 gloriously
nnOn us SO
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
An Organ Made OfNewspapers.
(SacramentO Bee1


An inventive genius named George
Phillips, who resides near Bingham
ton, Solano county, has done . won
derful piece OF work in constructing
an organ from old newspapers, scraps
of wood and glass. A gentleman who
is a neighbor to the inventor, gave q
Bee reporter description of the organ
to-day. Phillips is a native of
England, sixty years of age. In con-
structing the organ he tightly rolled
old newspapers together with a paste
made of glue and alum. The pipes
are all made Of this material; and he
claims that they are superior to either
wood or metal. The pipes are 400 in
number, the largest being sixteen feet
by six inches in diameter; and the
shortest is one inch by one-eighth.
The woodwork is made entirely of
" scrap" lumber, such as old posts,
fence boards, boxes and the like. The
white keys are common redwood,
covered with white lead, and neatly
cut pieces of old window glass stuck
on. The workmanship is not elegant,
but everything about is truly unique.
Mr.. Phillips was two years in building
the organ, and at the same time did
all his own farm work. Outside of
his time, the organ cost him nothing,
and he claims it to be better than any
one he might buy, as neither heat nor
cold will have any effect upon it, and
it will never get out of tune.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
WHOLE NUMBER 1,349.

already made one large shipment of
tile, and have ready for shipment
four car loads of the same article
to the Puyallup valley, which will be
used by the farmers of that section.
For information of those who have
come into Washington Territory since
Mr.. Brooks, the newly appointed Col
lector of Customs, was resident here,
it may be stated that he is a native of
Washington County, Pennsylvania,
graduated at the Western University of
that State in the same class with Sena-
tor Mcmillan Of Minnesota, crossed the
plains to Oregon and settled at Puget
Sound in 1851. Old settlers will re-
member his "donation claim" near
Olympia. He moved back to Oregon
in 1857. Was Special Agent of the
Post Office Department during the ad-
ministration of President johnson, and
was Quartermaster- General Of the Ore
gon mounted militia during the Modoc
Indian war. He is a Democrat in poll
tics but did not cooperate with that
party during the war. Among those
who recommended his appointment as
Collector at Port Townsend were many
prominent men of Oregon of both par
ties. Mr.. Brooks is about Sc years of
age, is owner of the hot springs at
Linkville, and is understood to be in
fairly prosperous circumstances. His
eldest son graduated at West Point in
June last, and is now a Lieutenant in
the Eighth Cavalry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
UNCLE NATHAN'S CREED.

Da- er mighty se'us question dat de folksss can't
An is vidin up de 'pinions oh de 'ligious mighty
wide
Fur hear EN- say in meetin', wild er mighty
happy look,
Dat er man is safe in heben, ef his name is on de
book.
Now fess I'm mighty ignorant, but knows er
thing er two:
An I'm gwi ter take dis subject, an I'm gwine
ter run her through;
Fur l never did believe II (nn' ycrs knows its
mighty thin)
Dat man git ter hcbcn while he's mittin'
OBJ er sin.
Dnz yer spose, eff was walkin' through q water
million patch
Er longing ter . neighbor, an just take little
snatch,
An de comic come rushin like de ingin on de
track,
Dat could walk in heben wild er million on my
backf
Duz yer spoae ef was comm, bout de hootin' oh
An s'sRp1n' @ fer ter listen at de CROWN OBJ de
wuz ter rech my han right easy. an pull him OF
Dat could 60 to heben wild dat rooster by de tail
So der amt no use talkin', den, yer's got ter do
de right,
Awalkn' through de million patch, or long de
road at night;
Fur l never did believe it (an' yer know it's
mighty thin),
Dat man can git to heben while he's 'mitten' oh
ar
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

The nephews of the late Samuel J.
Tilden meet with widespread con-
demnatiOn for their determination to
contest their uncle's will. They de-
serve it. Tilden left them SIS 900 each,
which is doubtless more than they de-
serve. 1t is not improbable that if
these fellows enter upon the contest
their lawyers will absorb all the money
the old man left them. The nephevs
would get precious little sympathy in
that case.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

A CAR called the" spotter' now goes
the New York Central road at given
periods. 1t is provided with tank Of
colored fluid, and when the wheels roll
over q rough place in the track the
fluid is spilled on the spot. 1t is so
arranged that the track superinten-
dent can, while seated on the inside of
the car, view the track, and thus detect
any flaws that may exist.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

ABRAHAM 9. Hewitt has accepted
the nomination Of Tammany hall for
mayor of New York. Col. Bob Inger-
soil favors the election of Henry
George, advising Republicans to sup
port him, but it appears as if there
would be a scrub race with four or five
candidates.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

MANY things indicate the change Of
parties in the National Administration
Mr.. Jefferson's head adorns the postal
cards, and the new silver certificates
issued by the Treasury will have the
vignettes of Hancock and Hendricks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

In California, snakes destroy goph-
ers and ground squirrels, and the local
papers express the opinion that some
varieties of snakes ought to be pro
tected by law.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

The first lady clerk taken into the
Federal service was Miss Jennie Doug
bass. employed in the Treasury by Mr..
Spinner in 1862.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22
8nsiness Garas.
CARLTON HOUSE,

A.D. WHITNEY, PROPRIETOR.
UyHIS fayorite hotel is now open for the
reception of the public. New house
and new furniture throughout. Ere'yhihc
First Class.
Rooms can be secured by TEL
egraph.
COLUMBIA 81. bet. Third and Fourth
Olympia, June IL, 1885. II
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-10-22

THERE are just 365 colleges in the
the United States, one for every day
in the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-27
Condemned Locals


J. r. Thompson and ]. h. Slime, who have
been TO Antietam to make arrangements for the
historical visit there on the 14th of May, report
that the rates for board will be one dollar per
At the election of officers by Pressmen's union,
No. I, Charles E Beach was chosen vice presi-
dent instead Of John T. Nicholson, as an
uOunced.
A jug breaking concert at st. Paui's English
Lutheran church last night realized $50 for the
church Tho church has entirely extinguished
its debt.
The meeting of the Maryland Democratic as
sentative Barnes Compton.
The office Of the Washington Chronicle has
been removed to 9OS street
Henry BrOugh, driver for Isaac ChiIds, fell
nom his wagon on the Bladensburg road yes
terday, the wheels passing over him, consider
ably bruising him. He was sent to his home
on street, between 18th and 14th streets
southeast.
sidney Stewart and others yesterday after.
noon recovered the body of VIM. Washington,
the colOred man who was drowned from of q
schooner at Johnsons wharf, 18th street. on
Saturday morning. His body was taken to the
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Edwards, wife of Rev. W.
b. Edwards, Of the Baltimore conference NJ. f.
church, died yesterday at the parsonage, at
Govanstown, Md. She had a large circle of ac-
quaintances in this District.
The Bioomsberry galleries, of London,
England, have donated to the Washington
Light Infantry fair, through Messrs. Walter b.
Williams & Co., Auctioneers one oil painting
valued at $50.
In: the Police Court this morning Assistant
District Attorney Lavender entered q noile
pos in the case Of Louisa Addison, charged
with the grand larceny of a gold watch and
chain from James Patterson, of 1905 Rhode
Island avenue.
Annie W. Lee, by Mr.. j. Amber Smith. has
nled bill for divorce from Charles III. Lee,
charging him with cruel treatment and intem-
perance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-27
Death OF Mr.. JOhn Van Riswick.
A VALUABLE AND GREATLY ESTEEMED OF.
CYTrzEN rao~r

DeotO OF NAP. JO0U van R19WtCk.
VALUABLE AND GREATLY ESTEEMED OLD
CITIZEN GONE.
The death of MIR. John Van Riswick, which
occurred this morning, has deprived the Dis
trict OF another Of Its oldest, most useful and
most highly esteemed citizens. He was born in
this city on the Sd day OF January, 1916, and
throughout the succeeding seventy years OF his
life continued to reside therein. From an early
period OF his career he became identified with
the most important business interests OF the
community. In 1889 he owned and operated
the first planning machine in this District, and
which he conducted with signal ability and
success until his retirement In 1861. From
ls4s until 1856 Mr.. Van Riswick served con-
tinuously as representative of the old seventh
ward OF the city In the common council. His
political conduct was characterized by the ex-
hibition of those qualities which made of him
successful man OF business-enelyy. firmness
and incorruptible integrity. The legislation OF
the period covered by his term of service forms
n1cipal ordinances and bears, In more than one
enactment, the unmistakable impress Of Mr.
van hisW1cks vigorous intellect and ripe judy
He was ever ready to aid in promoting the
material welfare of the District, and several Of
f our h private n corporations are largely indebted
subsequent prosperity. He was one of the In
corporators OF the Mutual Fire Insurance com
pany OF this District, and continued upon its
board Of managers from its Organization. in
1850, until his death. He was also one of the
originators OF the Great Falls Ice company, and
as their president and member of their board
OF directors contributed materially TO the
present success Of that company. He was also,
at the time OF his death, q director of the Citi.
zens' National bank, and. until he became pros
trated by illness in January last, was the vice
president OF that institution. He held, besides
positions Of trust In various other Organiza-
tiOns. His life was prominently busy one.
put despite the claims of the outer world upon
MS resources OF mind and body, he w.s second
to none in his devotion to family and the dis
charge OF domestic obligations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-27
Affairs in West Washington.


ALUMNI MEETING.-At meeting of the So
ciety OF Alumni of Georgetown university last
night arrangements were made tor the enter
tainInent OF the nonresident alumni who will
visit the city at the alumni reunion in June
next. Appropriate resolutions in regard to the
death OF Father Mcguire which was feelingly
announced by Judge w. NJ. Merrick, were also
adopted.
CATTLE MARKET.-Sale of live stock at Dro-
vers' Rest, d. G.. as reported by Tavenner Bros,
yesterday, as follows: Cattle up and sold-Best,
8 to oas; good, "a to 5; medium, 4 TO 4aa; com
mon, 312 to 1. AZ lambs, at Sha to sa.; wool
sheep, Oh to 612; clipped sheep, 4 TO so. 15
cows and calves, from $50 to $50 per head.
ELECTED REGIsrER.-In the election at S..
Johns church here II. z. Dodge was elected
register.
Methodist PROTESTANT church.
TEMPERATURES AND CONDITION OF AFTER
dition, 80. Receiving reservoir, Temperature.
IS; condition at north connection, is; south
connection. 3d. Distributing reservoir, tenn
perature, 81; condition at intiuent gatehouse
70; condition at ettluent gatehouse, II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-27
MrDS1cHr MysrKRY,
A THRILLING SENSATION DISCOVERED BY A
wIDE.AwAKE POLICEMAN.

The bells had just announced that midnight had Ar
rived when light wagon. to which was harnessed
Ozark horse stopped In front of pretty Cottage on
east 9th street. As the sound or the wagon wheels
ceased faint CLEAN of light AS IL q match had been
struck and suddenly extnuished shot from an upper
window of the cottage. The next moment q third
story window was cautiously raised and a mans head
appeared.
as that you Bil:' eau tiousiy uttered the man at
the window.
Yes everything is all right said the driver Of the
wagon, who had dismounted from the vehicle and was
hiding behind tree-box
AT this moment third figure appeared upon the
scene II was that OF policeman, who had observ ed
The stoppage OF the wagon and the mysterious signal
at the window.
do you see any lights down stairs:" queried the
man at the win dow
"No it's quiet as the grave Quick, Let down
the rope and come on"
For moment the head at the window tiisappeared
and wien 1t was again thrust excited
claimed:
Its all up with u.s. Bi.lr'
Great SCOTT What's the natter"
=" n.y. the landlady must have expected tina; was
ABOUT 70 Jump my board bill for she has nailed my
trunk TO the floor. What shall do:'
DO: exclaimed the man on the sidewalk why
skin down the rope and come Never mind your
trunk Don't you know that Victor r. Adler's Ten
Per Cent Clothing House. 92 and 929 th street north
west, Is selling dae clothing cheap that doesn
pay 10 bother with old dudse'
Hem, muTmured the policeman. 81 don't think I
need 10 interfere here But that mans head is GER
tainiy level Adler does sell the best clothing in
washington and yet asks the lowest prices The best
goods Tor the least money and one price to ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-27
NEw Srn1xo Day GooDs
AND SILKS

We make specially of all kinds of Black Goods and
keep the best imported
Priestly's Celebrated Silk Warp He,riettas at 81,
$l.25. $3.50 $1.75 and 81.
BLACK Canvas, OF Soc, 62Ec., 75c and 81.
Black Silk Grenadine at 75c and 81
Black Drap dAlma, ut 75c., 81 and Sl25
Black Albat1oss at 371a. 60 62la and Toe
Black Nuns Yelling. at rs. 9Th. so and 621ac
Black Cashmeres (the best French goods). at 40 80
62la. 70. $50 and 81 per yard.
Black Surah Silk, at rs. SIC, 81 and SI2l
BLACK eros Grain Silk-we keep the Monopoly Silk
from 81 to 81, every yard of which we guarantee
to wear we'll
Also a full stock of Fancy Spring Dress Goods
Parasols Sun Umbrellas, Hosiery and Gloves
HANDSOME EASTER CARDS WILL BE GIVEN
TO EACH CUSTOMER.
One Price Only.
w. W. BURDETTE CO..
a24-3t 92s 9TH street and 7O6 K street northwest.