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, 1886-02-04

To be given by the Cheyenne Menner-
Choir on March 0, at Library hall. This
being the first ball this new and growing
society will give, the people of Cheyenne
who wish to enjoy a strictly first class
masquerade should avail themselves to
secure a chance of being one OF those to
hold tickets of admission to the grand
masquerade, March 9.
, 1886-02-04

FoR REsT. Furnished rooms, Tilden
block. with privilege Of baths. twelve to
fifteen dollars per room. Corner Six
tenth street and Warren avenue.
, 1886-02-04

A medical paper gives detailed dirce-
tons for doing this. The whole may be-
summed up by saying that such work
ought to be done carefully, kindly and
gently. But there are a great many sick
folks who are almost able to dress them
selves, and will be entirely 50 il you give
them Browns Iron Bitters. The Rev
j.. =. Cain, Iewisyille, Ind, says, ~
used Brown Iron Bitters for nervous
prostration, aud found it entirely salislnc-
tory.
, 1886-02-04

Rooms for rent, apply to WIN. G..
provinces.
, 1886-02-04

WANTED.-A position to do general
homework, in or out ofthe city. Inquire
at this Office.
, 1886-02-04

WANTED. "A first class cook at the
Metropolitan. None but first class cooks
need apply.
, 1886-02-04

ANOTHER LIGHT FOH CHEYENNE

One hundred cases of elaret wine for
sale, 1915 per case. at Masten's.
, 1886-02-04

WASrED.-Ladies and gentlemen 10 city
or country. to take light work at their own
homes. So to a. a day can be easily made
work sent by mail; no eanvassing. We
have good demand for our work and fur
nish steady employment. Address, with
stamp. Crown Manufacturing company,
20. Vine street, Cincinnati, o.
, 1886-02-04

FoR RENr.-Ofhccs and furnished
rooms. S. B. futile, with u. Il. Warren.
, 1886-02-04

Document in poor Photographic condition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
PERSONAL.

Judge T. M. HARDWOOD, of Gonzales, is
at the Menger.
j. L. Townsend, q Columbus merchant,
is at the Southern.
G. A. Gray, a cattleman OF San Saba,
Is at the Southern.
Major John s. Givens, a prominent
lawyer from Laredo, is In the city.
CT. Day, a cattleman from Austin, is
here to buy horses for his ranch.
l.. II. Browne, an attorney Of San
Marcos, is at the Southern hotel.
Ernest Gorth, Jr., a prominent young
citizen Of Weimar, Is at the Southern.
John Young, a stookman from Tilden,
McMillen county, is at the st. Leonard.
Thos. Cabill, wealthy merchant from
Luling, is sojourning at the st. Leonard.
j. W. Barbisch is at the Southern,
from New Orleans. He comes to buy
horses.
M. Fl. Erskine, lawyer and real
estate man of San Antonio, Is at the
Southern.
Messrs. Thomas Connor and +. C. Le-
puloeda. two merchants from Laredo,
are in the city.
General n. G. Shelley, of Austin. was
In the city yesterday and has left on the
Sunset route west.
Mr.. J. H. Stephins, a cattleman of
Kansas City. is In the city. Mr.. Stephins
was formerly of Goliad.
J. r. Maurice, a woolgrower from
Dimmitt county, is in the city feeling the
price-pulse for the coming fall.
J. M. and S. N. Dobie, prominent
stockmen OF Lagarto, Live Oak county,
are stopping at the st. Leonard.
J. Il. Patterson, merchant Of Uvalde,
is at the st. Leonard. He has just re-
turned from a trip to Galveston.
Morris Jacobs, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Sarah Jacobs and Mrs. W.
Z. Friedlsnder and children, Of Fort
Clark, are at the Menger.
j. Ii. Traynham, deputy U. 8. Mar
shall, and j. II. Bunton, a stockman, are
over from Austin and are visiting their
old friend DR.. l.. A. Trexler.
Mr.. w. b. Brazelton, Of the firm of
Cameron & Co., the well-known firm,
owning 20 lumber yards in the State, is
registered at the Menger.
Messrs. S. A. Whlpple and Benz. SEQ
field, wealthy prospeCtors and capital
lists from SaXton River, Vermont, are at
the st. Leonard They are here seeking
investments.
Major M. L. Courtney, United States
army, wife and child, are staying at the
Menger. This gentleman was stationed
in Texas from 1870 to 1880, and now
comes from Dakota on sick leave.
Mr.. George II. Kslteyer. President OF
the Lone Star Brewing Association, and
well known as a druggist and chemist
here, has returned from an extended
visit to New York and Wash ington,
ID. c., whittier he went on business.
General George Clark. OF Waco, for
merly Attorney-General of the State. is
at the henger. This gentleman reports
that the woollen mills are doing q first
class business and will shortly be en-
larged, the demand not being able to be
supplied. The company employs l25
persons at the present time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05

Mr.. Waite. the contractor for the
opera-house at Saltillo, now In course OF
erection, states that when the bids are
advertised for the new OperR-hOuSe
here, he will be content, in the event Of
his bid being accepted, to take $1,000 OF
stock as part payment Of his contract.
"A pleasant surprise party was given
last Saturday night at the residence OF
Miss Lille Smith, on East Goliad street.
A large number Of young people were
present. and music, mirth and dancing
caused the hours to slip rapidly away.
The Jury In the case Of J. Eckford
VS.. the international and Great North
ern Railroad, an action for damages,
were discharged this morning, they not
being able to agree.
The staff OF the LIGHT has received
an invitation from Elk Lodge. Knights
Of Pythias, to their fifth annual celebra-
ton, to take place at Casino Hall next
Monday evening, April IL.
Mr.. James Eokford fell and broke his
leg this morning as he was trying to
board a street-car that was standing still
on the Houston street switch.
Very few people cared to picnic yes
terday. Decidedly too raw and chilly
for light clothing, you know.
There were "a cases before the Re-
corder this morning, and $50 IN fines
we're assessed.
Confirmation services in st. Marks
Episcopal Church yesterday.
The City Council hold regular SEES
sion this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
BUSINESS SPARKS.

The most popular cigarettes are the
Opera Pulls at popular prices. 4-7-ly-S5
We are selling all wool cashmere
suits at $40. Ct. S. DEUTsCH & Co.
Summer styles in light stiff and soft
hats. Latest out. S. DEUTsCH q Co.
When you need any job printing call
around and get prices at the LIGHT
office.
Every flrst-class dealer sells Opera
Pufs cigarettes. Avoid injurious imi-
tations. *4-7-lyS5
Il am weak aid nervous; can't eat,
can't sleep. tired out, etc. Get bottle
Of Pulmo Cura. only Sl.25, and it will
cure you. 3-l7-tf
DIR, l.. V. Weathers, acute and
chronic diseases a speciality. Graduate
Of jefferson, (Phila.) college, 1866. Office
at Nette's drug store; telephone lis.
3-6-2m
Plymouth Rock and Light Brahma
fowls and eggs for sale from pure bred
stock. 80 Soledad street, A. r. Hurley.
3-6-lm
Why buy elsewhere your Horse-sho
and Square Meal where you can get
them at 40 cents per pound at Wulf's
cigar store? Left
Our specialties are mems all-wool
cashmere suits at $40.
4-2-6t 5. DEUTsCH & Co.
-Ifyou want to buy or sell any kind
Of stock or real estate, go to Chavez,
MORN q Mateu, South Flores street
They will deal squarely. l-2-tf
Consumption, bronchitis, coughs,
colds, and all nervous diseases, speedily
and permanently cured by the use Of
Blessings PulmO Cura. d. p. Barr,
agent for San Antonio. 3-l7-tf
XXX. stands for Kay's Kentucky Kure
or Liniment, which is made by an old Ken
lucky horse doctor, and is perfect blessing
to man and beast for all purposes a liniment
can be put to. Sold by F. Kalteyer a Son.
British hose, seamless, 10 cents.
Balbriggans, ribbed, % cents.
4-2.6t S. DEUTsCH & Co.
Chavez, NORM & Mateu have taken
charge Of the stock yard on South Flores
street, south of Military plaza, where
they will do a commission business, buy
ing and selling all kinds Of stockl-9-tf
Just received, at Fowler's drug
store, a few copies of "Johnson's Ho-
meopathic Family Guide" Practical
Guide to Homeopathy, also. family
cases. l-7-tf
Spring is coming, have your clothing
cleaned and dyed and look as good as
new. George Caen, 4l0 East Houston
street, is fully prepared to do first-class
work and guarantee satisfaction. 3-l6-lm
We have now the largest stock and
most complete assortment of shoes for
men, women and children ever brought
to this market, and will sell them as low
"a they can be sold with q living profit
ii. CUNNINGHAM q Co.,
3-27-lm Houston Street.
in order that our town shall have
the best goods possible, the popular
druggists, Ragland d Co., and ii. l..
Fowler have arranged to sell Acker's
English Prescriptions, among which is
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. They act
upon the system when suffering with
Dyspepsia, Bad Breath. Sour Stomach,
Flatdlency, Heartburn, ETC., with q
wonderful certainty, hence they guaran-
tee them to cure always, or will refund
the money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Probably Fatal.

An accident occurred at noon yester-
day at the residence Of Mr.. Stein, on
North Flores street, his little child, aged
four years, being seriously scslded. A
quantity Of soup was boiling on the
stove, when the little child accidentally
upset the pot containing it, the whole OF
the scalding liquid pouring onto the
legs, arms and hands to such an extent
1t Is not believed the little thing will be
able TO survive its injuries.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Married in Sparta.

The wedding cards announcing the
marriage Of Mr.. Frank Fly, formerly Of
San Antonio, to Miss sproul, Of Sparta,
Illinois, have reached friends in this city
from the above named place. The we'd
ding took place March 81. The cards
announce that San Antonio will be the
future residence Of Mr.. and Madam Fly
after May l.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Recorders Court.

Arthur Alschowka striking Chas.
Crespa, S..
Ssllie Steens, fighting, dismissed.
Roxy Sheffield, disturbing the peace,
dismissed.
Frank Holloman, violating bridge or
dinsnce, dismissed.
Manuel Campo, drunk, S..
Antonio Fernandez, disorderly. So.
James Henson, disorderly, S..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Home Talent.

Theodore Artzt, well-kaown San
Antonio boy, 10 now one OF the best
acrobsts engaged in the Mexican circus
west of the San Pedro. His feats are
very difficult, and all show the tremen-
deus strength possessed by the young
man, who was formerly one of the finest
turner's among the members Of the San
Antonio Turn-Verein.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Eloped.

A pretty German orphan girl, Betty
Marshal by name, was induced to elope
from her guardians house last Saturday
night, where she held a good, respecta-
BILE position, by young Mexican. The
young man was seen yesterday morning
trying to procure Justice of the Peace
and marriage license, but in either did
not succeed. The girl is about l6 years
ofage,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Boy Lost.

Henry Nike, a boy aged u years, Is
mysteriously missing since Saturday
last about noon. He was last seen on
Avenue c, delivering milk. ANY infor-
nation of his whereabouts should be
left at Chris Miller's place on Govern
ment Hill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the WOman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held tomorrow night at Travis Park
Methodist Church. The programme
promises to be very interesting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
typographical Union Meeting.

A special meeting of the San Antonio
Typographical Union, No. l72, is called
at the Joske Hall, on LosOya street, on
April 6 tomorrow, at 6p. IN. Mem
beers are urged to attend.
FRANK II. BUsHICK,
Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.

800 Pieces Indian Linen. at SIC yard
800 Pieces Indian Linen, fine. at lOc yard
300 Pieces very fine. from l21sc to lSc yard
Also very large line of Nainsooks, in small.
medium and very large patterns, at sac, lOc,
I2c, l5c, 2Oc and 25c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
CURTAINS And CURTAIN GOODS.

Nottingham Lace Curtains, all latest designs
and choice patterns, as low as 81 % per pair.
Scrim Curtain Material at all prices.
See our 81 p Marseilles Quilt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05

pB-Bear In mind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber, at
the International and Great Northern
depot. Billy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

We are Headquarters on prices, and we
bought $4,000 bankrupt stock at 80 cents on
the dollar. You can save money by examin-
ing our stock.
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 81 80. worth S. 90
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 80. worth 10 90
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at @ 80. worth II 80
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at I 90. worth IL 90
100 Gents Cashmere Suits at 50. worth 10 90
100 Gents Seersucker Suits at 2 80. worth 4 90
l25 Pairs Blue Flannel Pants at 90. worth 3 80
Youths, Boys and Children's Suits,
from 81 so suit up
800 Boys Waists Observation-Disclosures 25c
800 Pairs Boys Knee Pants. ......... at SOC pair
500 Gents Knit Undershrts at 25c worth SOC
500 Gents Knit Drawers at CSC. 900. worth SOC
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05

sESpecial Attention gwen TO forwarding
bodies to all parts of the United States. Tele-
phone connection. Calls attended day and
light SplY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-05

Hacks No lO,II. IL, 10, IA, IL. Undertakes
Office, "a Blum street, and Stables opposite
Menger Hotel. Bodies embHlmed and shipped
all points in tn, Union. Only White Hearse
the City. Open Day and Night. Tel. 100
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
Told By Travelling Men.

The fall style of thermometers are being
built with basement attachments
4 mans i abilities are what make him sue
cessful III business very frequently.
William Smith sat down hard on can OF
dynamite. Later on his wife went around and
collected her Bill
Some cntorprsing cigarette firm should adj
yertise that they will give away q first class
coffin on the return Of a certain number Of
empty packages The coffin would be useful
as well as ornamental Traveller.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

The following extract from Mr..
Georges reply to sHewiH
.eaI Your refusal to me- in discussion
DlnSaves me no alter 1ye but to think that
comn deliberately der tie use of wea-
es' as such as the9and hat you base
hem II hopes of elect, not upon an ap-
kheml TO the higheiitalites of your fell
L 5w-citizens, hut Ut an appeal to the
lowest passions andest motives.
I wish TO keep with the bounds of re-
spectfni discussion, at the same time
must be frank: sying deliberately
misrepresented the Iciples upon which
/ stand, you now fuse TO join issue
\ with me before the | OF public inteli-
gence and conscient What, then, are
- influences upon 3ich YOU RELY 10
We society" by VI election Can
Y be other than IT, vile and wicked
Hiepces which hays abled co,runtion
|tHnch itself ia municipal gov
ksnf, and TO Lag to scorn the eff
dsgood citizep{ bring about re-
ps Are the3 not tIinfiu srsces which
defaded the riciad debased the
r. aid undtr the nos of Denioc- |
givn over the AtApolis of our
ptry the rule Of ss more I'M !
pulou and more anint than thai |
fe hereilerJ 6ristocly from which
II bosttliht we, Ole nev world.
msncstqd oursell1
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
NO ESCAPE FOR YOU.

Trip into restaurant, and sit down to din
ner During the half hour you spend in
swallowing a veal outlet and miniature
pyramid Of maize, washed down with half
bottle Of bsrolo, 10 less than three or four
groups Of vocal or instrumental musicians
Will have come in or gone out, after shatteI-
ing your nerves and relieving YOU of any
stray coppers you may possess. Then if Che
thought strikes you 10 wind up the evening
over coffee and brandy on the terrace Of a
cafe, Swallowed over by trees and trellised
vines, harmony, the mother of the muses., or
discOrd, born Of devils viii sOothe your
weary soul, or sensibly interfere with your
digestion. In the public parks and squares;
in tho streets and along the avenues. in the
6y-lanes and alleys, you will have TO iostle
up against believing sopranos or open your
ears TO the painful inhiction of a wbeezv
treblel
Go where you will you cannot escape from
the terrible ordeal Pandemonium spreads its
canopy over your head, and ranges its walls
and pillars on every side Of you. If YOU cry
ont aloud against the nuisance, and publicly
appeal to be delivered from it. YOU are de
nOunced as a sour crab and a soulless loutl
The finger of scorn will be pointed at you as
at one who cannot raise himself from the de
grading level Of the brute-aS one who has 10
heart for the sublime, and no feeling for tho
the beautiful-a crusty old dog, whose only
fate it is TO wallow in the mire of his own
coarse and stupid beStiality Milan Cor. San
Francisco Chronicle
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
Accommodated.

Tourist-An' now me letter of credit is
cawshed, can you direct me to some spot in
this blawsted country that will equal Pipe
weed-under Thy-copse fIerfordshire- heath,
North Stafrordshire, England, for a flip at q
salmon.
Banker seldom fish myself, but under
stand that Mud-creek-ovcr-again Bill Sim
monse's-&ill-p Knox county, overtime
left-and- under-suspicion- Maine, United States
of America lour-hands-round is a fair sport
ing ground. It'd Bits
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
He Knew His Duty.

This story brings to mind one that is told
of a Confederate guard vino was once on duty
over in South Carolina. An officer was dis
cussing war matters, and remarked:
"You know your duty here, do you, senti-
nel"
ayes. sir"
"Well, now, suppose they should open on
gou dol"
"FOrm line, sir %;
"What one man form line#
eyes sir; form bee line for camp, sir"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

A Center Shot.

Sam Johrsing, colored menlal' enosreo
~ D ANS drug store and said to the clerk
y wants some powder.
= That sort of powder"
i done forgot"
sit for The Widow Flapjack, who keeps
!, ding house on Austin avenueT
4 am. boss, fur a fac"
Then you want insect powder. ] used to
ri and lodge at that establisbmentmyself."
OATS hit. boss hits insec' powder. Texas
tingS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
ZINE OPPORTUNITY FOR MAyUFAC.

FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR MANUFAC-
turer and farmer with moderate capital.
Three run custom mill-four, meal, and
chOp-and circular saw, mill, fine unfailing
water power, two turbines, 1l5 acres of land
(40 TIMBER, new fiye-rOom dwelling, in pice
natural grove-over twenty varieties oftrees-
fine spring in the yard. Stable, COW house.
silo, DC. Also young orchard. Postoffice
fifty yards from mills; daily mails. Much
oak, ASH maple, hickory elm, etc, etc, con-
yenient, for manufacturing wagons, furni-
ture, etc. Neighborhood excellent and
healthy. Four miles from railroad and
mines. Address JOHN MONCURE LEWIS,
care DAILY TINES, Richmond. oc22-2tQtr)
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
Bound to Come.

"Its got to comet" said The solemn man,
solemnly strainins away at the handle of a
door
what has got to Gomez excitedly asked a
dozen bystanders, rushing up
Christmas" said the solemn man, sol
emily, letting 80 the door handle. And the
bystanders rushed down again.-Someryills
Journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

When Prudence fair was in her teens
She was as slender as "a reed
And many men possessing means
Admired her waist twas slim indeed
But years have rolled; the maid's grown fat
And she is rather past her prime.
Her shapeiy waist is 50 changed that
I've heard it called waist Of time
Chicago Rambler
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

Old Lady suffering from hiccoughs, to
drug clerb)-YOung-man, want to-get
Clerk hastiiy)-Can't do it, madam
You've had enough alrea.-
Old Lady frigidly)-Some lquorice. New
York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

Mrs. Yerger was dressed to go TO the ball.
She had on her new dress.
"YOu look stunning in that new dress but,
great Cesar what lot of money it costs
these hard times, remarked Col Ycrger
"LOr, Charles, what do ! care for money
when it comes to making you happy, replied
Mrs. Yerger with a beaming smile TEXAS
SIftingS.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
a BIT of EdltoriaI AIoonshine.

We received a basket of grapes the other
day from a subscriber, with the request,
Please notice this in your inside We have
done so.-New Haven News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

She may be an angel at al other times,
Bat you'd better keep still as a mouse,
Unless you're prepared for an old fashioned row,
When the time comes for cleaning up house.
Merchant Traveller
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
One Reason Why.

She-I don't see why women should not
make as good swimmers as men.
He Yes-but YOU see swimmer has 20
keep his mouth shut Life
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
They Are Behind the Times.

Some enterprising cigarette firm should ad-
yertise that they will give away first-class
coffin on the return Of a certain Humbor of
empty packages The coffin would be useful
as well as ornamental -Mcrchant Traveller
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
IL Silenced the Barber.

"How would you like to have your hair
: .tY' asked the barber "With the scissors"
pled tho customer, and silence fell on the
.lace with u dull thud. Washington Critic.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
Preparing to Get Ready to Pay.

Can you pay dot pill right away" asked
Nose Schaumburg, Indignantly.
NO, | can't pay it now" replied Gus De
Smith
1T hash been due for long dimes Vas
you going to make some preparations to bay
dot pillN
"Yes, if You Will advance me the money
III buy ticket in the Havana lottery.-Texas
Siftings
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22

In the fall the gobbiing turkey.
'Boutthe barnyard proudly struts.
Needless that November murky
Finds him cooked and stuffed with nuts.
Life.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
A Good Husband.

"Ah, yes :" sighed Chicago lady, "John has
been good husband 10 me-"
Il thought YOU separated years ago"
"We did But he * always so prompt with
the alimony. New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-22
TOO Previous.

A mans abnormally eiate
When his constituents await
And ask if he
Is pleased 20 be
Unanimously candidate
But when il comes election day
You hear him tune that Coleful lay
Il never loved
4 bee or flower
But what twas first 10 fade away"
Texas Siftings