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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Strawberries are $12 quart. There
ought to be gold in quartz of this kind
for the producer. Boston Bulletin.
Pulling weeds is not so unpleasant
work, particularly when they grow on
a pretty little widows bonnet. Puck.
Many a broadcloth husband owes
his prosperity to The fact that he mar
ried gingham girl. San francisco
Bulletin.
There are no real estate agents in
Alaska. That's why nobody pretends
it has the most delightful climate in
the world. Boston Globe.
The men who have walked bare
footed over the burning sand Of the
desert always know all about the times
s'that tried mems solos,
Nothing is more pernicious than
the habit of contracting debts" re-
marked father to his spendthrift son.
Don't you think expanding them is a
little worse?' asked the latter PITTS
batrgh Chronicle.
Some people are so sanguine in
this world that they think they can
plant a handful of seed in a snow-drift
and gather carload of strawberries
the day after the first thaw. Baltimore
american.
.Ma, did that comedy you saw last
night make all the folks cry?'' why,
no, my dear. never laughed so much
in all my life ..Well. pa told Mr..
Jones everybody in the theater sat in
iers!"
Teacher Johnny, doyou remem-
Der the proverb l gave you yesterday?"
Johnny-'.No'm.'' ..speech is silver
and what is it?'' II dunno, mum. l." 81
know" spoke up little boy at the
foot of the class. every we'll, you
may recite it. ''Speech is silver, but
money talks. ~. Y. Sa1m.''
How are you and your wife COM
ing on?' asked an Austin gentle man
of a colored man. sShe has run me
off, boss "What's the matter?' Il
is to blame, boss. I gave her SPLEEN
did white silk dress, and den she got so
proud she had no use for ME. She said
| was too dark to match de dress. -
Texas Siftings.
You have mentioned several tim es
during the evening" observed one of
the audience to a lecturer, 1.-The word
periphrasis. Would you kindly inform
me of it's precise meaning?'' Ger
tainly,' said he, cit is simply cir
cumlocutory and pleonastic circle of
oratorical sonorosity circumscribipg an
atom of ideality lost in verbal pro-
fundity.''
Anxious Father-'.I wish you would
tell me what to do with my boy He
is willful, disobedient and surlv. ]
dress him down with horsewhip a
dozen times a week, and sometimes
lock him in the coal-house for half a
day to discipline him, but it does no
good; he comes out as defiant as ever
What does such y boy need?' Rev.
Mr.. Surplice (decidedly)-''He needs a
change of fathers.'
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
DRIFT OF OPINION,

19 Speaker" Carlisle and Jus
tice' Lamar occupy their respective
places as the result of practices equally
corrupt, fraudulent and scandalous.-
Chicago Journal.
@ We started out in opposition to
the doctrine of the Presidents message,
and the more we have reviewed that
document the more we are convinced
it is unnecessary, radical and un.
Democratic Birmingham (A1a.) Age
(Dem.)..
g91 Now the Democratic Admins
tration proposes to log-roll bill
through Congress authorizing the de.
structlon OF many tons of the records
OF the war for the destruction of the
Union. 1.-The Solid South" holds VI
both hands in favor of the enterprise
SIS Paul Psomeer-Prsss.
s9@Speaker Carlisle has been given
a certificate of political character by
his Democratic colleagues, and he can
breathe easier now. No longer will he
mutter in his sleep such meaningless
gibberish as ''Thoebe or not Thoebe. /"
Or, if he does, he should be smothered.
Chicago MAIL
1aFAn Eastern Democratic paper
says that business has been steadily
prospecting since the Inauguration of &
Democratic National Administration. .
The author of this statement has evi-
IDENTIFY not read the Presidents late
message, which declares in effect thai
all kinds Of business are suffering from
prostration and the danger of panic,
owing to the alleged surplus. - Chi.
cage Journal.
9SrTwelve years ago in St. Louis
General Grant ventured this observa.
ton: Whenever the Democratic party
comes near to a complete control OF
the Government it will break its back
across the Allegheny mountains on the
tariff question. These words were
lightly regarded then, but to-day they
seem to have been almost an utterance
OF prophecy. Philadelphia Press.
16rThere are two brands of De-
mocracy represented by Judge
Thurman, of Ohio, who has been re.
tanned to prosecute the Democratic
tally-sheet forgers at Columbus. and
the other by Senator Voorhees,, of In.
diana, who will defend the Democratic
tally-sheet forgers at Indianapolis. II
must be owned. however, that the
Thurman Democracy is hopelessly in
the minority. ~ siladelpbia Press
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
The VOYAGE Of Life.

First college student Yes, George,
my mind is made up; fame first, wealth
next, then marriage Second college
student 81 disagree with You, John.
My plan is wealth first; then the
achievement of fame will be easy
enough. After that marriage"
Ten years later: George Say.
John, stop moment John"In a
big hurry, George. Old Doctor Blank
won't come again until his bill is paid
and I'm hunting for another. Ali the
children have the measles. Anything
I can do for youp'' Eyes, John; lend
me nickel to buy "a safety
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
S93 SEWING Machine Free !!

we want one person in village and township
keep IN their homes line of ART SAMPLES those
who will keep and simply who cs
we will send free best Sewing Machine
In the world with all the attachments This machine made
after the patents which have expired the patents
this style machine, was sod for
S it now sells for $50 header 70 you the mos1
WONDERFUL. THING on EARTI but you one Of
these FREE provided application
comes in FIRST from your locality and if in
home and show to those who CALL elegant and
equaied art samples We do these
pies for more than two MONTHS and then they your
own property The art samples ABSOLUTELY
FE cost How all this?-easy often
get as much as 5000 or $50 in trade from place,
after our samples have remained
month two We need person each locality ali oyer
the country and take this of securing 1t once
hose who write will
Sewing Machine and the general assort
men OF works of high art shown together in America
particulars FREE by mail Write postal
which to write will you cent and after YOU
know all should conclude further no harm. d
DONE Wonderful it need capital-a tee
Address at once, TRUE & CO., AUGUSTA MASE.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Not q Chance to be Neglected

Mistress (who has been out Why,
Bridget, where is the statue of the
Venus of Milo
Bridget (fresh Importation Wan
av them Oitalian image men, mum,
came along an said that he cud fix it
as good as new for so cents, mum, an
I laved him the iob.-New York Sun.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

Mr.. Robert Sutclife, a native of Birmin :
ham, England, now resident of Baltimore
claims: .'Pm subject to severe attacks Of
neuralgia VIII CD have caused me much
pain; have repeatedly tried different rem
edies but received no benefit, finally tried
Salvation Oil and received immediate re-
lief. Iconsider it worth its weight in gold.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Like . Circnit ~ Electric 1xira. !

The human sensorium resembles circuit
OF electric wires, the various sets of nerves
forming links in the circle of continuity.
When digestion grows weak the epigastric
nerve suffers, and the whole system is af-
fected. Reinforce it with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, and the nervous organism grows
tranquil and reposeful Fever and ague,
constipation, kidney troubles and liver COM
plants retreat before this remedy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Inventions of the / 9th Cen tury.

Inventions of the 10th Century.
The steamboat, the reaper, the sewing
machine.
Cars running by night and by day,
steam,
And bright electricity's ray.
The telegraph's click speeds like light
ming released,
And, to put on the finish, the last but
not leasa.
Is the famed little Purgative Pellet.
Last but not least is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellet, because it relieves human
suffering, adds to the sum of human COM
fort, and enables the re ieved sufferer to en-
Joy all the blessings and luxuries O the age
we live in.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is peculiar medicine. It is carefully prepared
from Sarsaparila, Dandelion. Mandrake, Dock.
Pipsissewa, Juniper Berries and other well known
and valuable vegetable remedies, by peculiar
combination proportion and process, unknown to
any other medicine and giving to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla curative power not possessed by other medi-
Gre. It effects remarkable cures where others
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

"Why, Willie. you can't possibly eat
another pl tie of pudding, can you?"
Willie-"O yes ma, lean. One more plate
will just fill the Bill,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

PLUMBERS are not supposed to come
under the head of sculptors, but you often
find them at work on bust n-Rochestes
Post ETD3Yss
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

The decoration of the Legion of Honor
was bought by backing manufactures.
1t is well that the decoration fell into the
hands of a gentleman of SO much polish
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

AT Browns Valley, Mimi, hardware
store, restaurant, saloon and barber shop
burned on the End. Loss $4,000, insurance
$4,000. The fire started in the hardware
store.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
HOODS SarsanarilIa

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success at home.
Such has become its popularity in Lowell Mass,
where 1t is made that whole neighborhoods tax
ing it at the same time Lowell druggists sell more
of Hoods Sarsaparilla than of all other sarsapa.
rillas or blood purifiers. The same success is ex-
tending all over the country the peculiar cura-
tive powers OF Hoods sarsaparilla become
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

A DULUTH1AN, whose recently acquired
wife wears the name of Emma, says he's
not exactly henpecked, but he fells slightly
Embossed -Duluth Paragrapher.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

The discourse of the spirits at spirit
ualistic seance are Of course always listened
to with raped attention. Merchant lrau-
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

A MAN who has been hanged can very
properly be used to point an argument for
prohibition. It is clear case of drop too
much. Boston Globe.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

WHEN is theater manager like dog?
Ans: When he lies about theshouse Texas
SifIiDQS
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

In many parts Of New Jersey land is held
at 49, 900 per acre by the present owners
That is the reason it is held by the present
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

AT loggerheads the policeman Billy and
the burglars Jimmy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

When the world was new there was nat
uraliy on abundance of original sin. Now
wickedness of any sind is a chestnut.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

Is the best blood purifier before the public It eradi
Gates every impurity, and cures Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, Boils Pimples, all Humors. Dyspepsia, Bill.
iousness, Sick Headache. Indigestion, General De.
bility, Catarrh. rheumatism. Kidney and Liver
Complaints, overcomes that tired feeling. creates
an Appetite tones the digestive organs. overcomea
nervousness. and gives strength and health to the
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

AN :" old stamping ground 1.-The post-of-
fice-Nsa0 Age
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

WHEN physician loses his skill it natur-
ally follows that he is ont of practice
Merchant Traveller
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
COPYRIGHT. 1851
CATARRH IN THE HEAD.

SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE-Dull, heavy headache,
Of the nasal discharges falling
thick tenacious mucous purulen bloody and pud
or coughing to- clear the throat of
has twan the breath otfensve smell taste
sion hacang cough and general debility Only few Of the
Thousands Of cases annually without manfestng
aboye symptoms result in consumption and end in the
No disease is deceptive dangerous
understood unsuccessfuly by physicians
n.,,,,.,, o-. IF you would strike at
NtIuHMlN NSNSE
i :. / catarrh s in the majority of cases, some
TREATMENT aaa;49s iFpP Ss
A-.11nz......-a the disease chief aim must be
directed to the removal OF that The
Odious disease treat successfully thousands
nualy the Invad Surgical Institute the more do
realize the Importance of combining with
soothing and healing application persistent
nal use OF blood-cleansing and tonic medicines.
0,,.. In curing catarrh diseases with
CHIEF which it frequently complicated,
LNGE seIsas
full powers and virtues of DR. Perce's Golden Med
ica Discovery strongly extoed has specc
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

The brain of an elephant is somewhat
larger than that Of man, but the trunk of
an elephant is considerably smaller than
that of q woman -LOueL Courier
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Is peculiar in being the only medicine CT which can
truly be said, 100 Doses One Dollar" which II
unanswerable argument as to its strength and
economy. When given q fair trial 1t becomes
fayorte remedy. If you ma ke up your mind to buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla do not allow polite persuasion
For argument to induce you to take anything else.
Insist upon having Hoods Sarsaparills which u
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
HOODS Sarsaparilla

Is just the medicine to health and strength
" After severe illness two years ago, did not re-
gain health and strength till began to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which built me up. gave good
Appetite and restored me to former vigor." F. E.
Hush, Adrian, NY.
Thousands tell of its great strengthening effect.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
HOODS SarsaparilIa

Is peculiar in the phenomenal of sales has
attained. never equaIled by any other preparation
in so short time. Older medicines have been
forced to stand aside when real medicinal merit
was considered, and to-day Hoods SarsaparillA
stands the leading medicine of its kind In tho
.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

TIME is not always money to him who
trusts Puck
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

No YoNpzR the men who plan houses are
proud. when they remember chat Noah and
Noes were axkiteetk Rsresttk
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
Hoods SarsapariIla
ioo Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists ST. six for S. Prepared only
by G. l. HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

EASILY suited-a clotaier,s model
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

HE army list-enlist
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

A FRoNT1sPRoE the hotel clerk. Puck
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Prepared
By c. l. HOOD & Co, Apothecaries Lowell, Ma
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-02-25

full antiseptic. and speedily destroys all
panies so many cases of catarrh, thus al
those who suffer from this disease.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
SPORTING NOTES.

Long Branch, N. j., is to have a 5000
bicycle track.
The veteran steeplechaser, Aurelian,
died at Louisville last week.
Lawlor will play hand ball with any
man in the country. bar Casey.
Jim Gray ia now at Memphis. 1t is
said that he wheezes pretty badly In his
work.
The runnin & colt Sid has won every
race he started for at Bay District track,
San Francisco.
Reporter, by Enquirer out of Bonute
Meade, Is said to be one OF the best Of
Capt. Sam Browns 2-year-olds.
Report has it that Blue Wing has de.
veloped splint on the inside Of his
near fore leg, and that he will not start
in the Brooklyn or Suburban handicaps.
John Carkeek, Tuesday night, stood
up before Muldoon, at Boston, for four
teen minutes, for which he received SIS.
The wrestling was Greco Roman.
The advance guard of the buffalo
gDats put In an appearance at Memphis
last week. Fortunately for the horses,
the pests came too late to do much dam
age.
Texas Tom, the horse poisoner, got a
warning at Memphis last week to the
effect that his room was better than his
company. Tom did not stand upon the
order Of his going, but went at once.
California notes report that "the two.
year-Old colt Ruona, by Flood out of
imp. Rosetta, one of the most promising
OF the Hearst stable. was recently in
jured by jumping the track. at Sac
ramento."
The annual report issued to parlia-
ment on the subject of horse breeding In
India shows that at the close of last year
the number OF stations employed was as
follows: In the Bengal presidency
thoroughbred English, SO; half-bred Eng
lish and Norfolk trotters, 1876; Aastra-
lian, 2; Arab, II; Persian, l; stud-bred,
20; Pegu, 0; total, 3OS. In the Bombay
presidency there were 70 stations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
A Corrected List,

So many errors have been made In the
Fort Worth press reports of convention
matters that little or no dependence can
be placed upon them. The LIGHT here
with presents q corrected list, verified,
Of the names Of all delegates mot al
ternates) to the Chicago convention. Cut
this list ont and paste it for reference.
1t is correct:
At Large-Judge John E. Rector
Austin; N. w. Cnney, Galveston; Judge
A. j. Rosenthal; LaGrange; G. M. Fur
guson, Richmond.
First District-M. A. Baker, Houston;
j. III. Houston, Huntsville.
Second Distriot-Geo. w. Burkitt,
Palestine; Alex. Asberry, Calvert.
Third District - Ex-Gov. Webster
Flanagan, Henderson,; Capt. L. B. Fish,
Tyler.
Fourth District-Col. Samuel Wright,
Paris; John Coffee. Sulphur SPRING..
Fifth Distriot-H. M. Spalding, Dem
ton; j. w. Hearne, Sherman.
Sixth District-JOhn p. Alexander,
TT. Worth; G. F. Alterman, Dallas.
Seventh District-R B. Rentfro,
Brownsville; II. G. Ferguson, Richmond.
Eighth District-A. j. johnson,
Columbus; M. M Rogers. LAGRANGE.
Ninth District-W. F. Crawford, Cam
eron; w. Il. Blunt, Brennan.
Tenth District-Edwin II. Terrell,
San Antonio; Col. j. c. DEGREES, Autsin.
Eleventh District-Capt. E. w. Nor
ton, Millsaps; Robt F. Campbell, Ell
Paso.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
Only SIS a Year.
Their Anniversary.

The order of Odd Fellows, which In
San Antonio is very numerous, cele.
brated the sixty ninth anniversary OF the
establishment Of the order at Muth's
pavilion last night. by ball and supper.
There were fully 500 ladies and gentle
men present, and there was such perfect
good humor and sociability among this
vast number that 1t will long be remem.
bered as the most pleasant and success
full affair of the kind ever given by the
Odd Fellows Of San Antonio.
Judge G. A. Keller, past grand master
OF the state Of Illinois. delivered the
annual address In an eloquent and in
structive fifteen minutes speech, after
which Mrs. Louise McCarty, the accom-
plished elocutionist and reader, re-
cited comioal burlesque of all secret
sOcieties, for which she was loudly ap.
plauded. Then the grand march, led by
Capt. Holt, occurred. 10 1t, by actual
the ball, which, with pardonable inter-
mission for supper. continued until after
4 O'Clock this morning. The Transports
ton facilities were excellent, there be-
ing plenty OF hacks, buggies and street
cars to convey the merry makers to and
from the pavilion.
Following are the committees in
charge Of the celebration
Arrangement Committee-Chas. L.
Sauer, Albert Meyer p. Jonas.
Floor Committee-Frank NJ. Flood, j.
V. Sinner, Chas. II. NAV field.
Supper Commitree-Albert Meyer, E.
Callsen. NJ. Braden.
Reception Committee-Wm. Holt, d.
s. Lehman, Geo. r. Dsshiell and Henry
Elmendorff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
The Murdered Man Avenged.

william r. Mccullough, chief engi-
neer of the Mallory steamer Comal, who
was charged with the cruel murder of
one of his firemen, en- route from New
York to Galveston, was found dead in q
barn at Bordentown, having shot him
self in the head, at that place, on the
22d instant. By his side lay an envelope,
on which was written the words, IL am
a dead man." and some letters to friends,
explanatory of the cause of his death.
Dean Richardson, Of this city, was
travelling on the steamer when the muir
der was committed. and is an important
witness for the state. but Of course the
death Of the prisoner ends all proceed
ings in that way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
err SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS FRIDAY, APRIL
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.
Count Herbert Bismarck has been ap-
pointed minister of foreign affairs.

Count Herbert Bismarck has been ap-
pointed minister of foreign affairs.
A couple of miscreants attempted to
burn Belhaven, the residence OF Col.
Jones s. Hamilton.
DR.. Mackenzie has declared his inten-
ton of prosecuting the journals which
have illuminated him.
Charles Eager, a convict at the Jeffer-
son penitentiary, KY, cut OF his hand to
prevent having to work.
The creditors OF Colonel Mapleson, the
operate manager, held u meeting today
and accepted an offer of $500 In settle
ment of all his debts.
John B. Swinney, who attempted to
rob Wabash passenger train, near Mis-.
souri, City, has been convicted and SEN
fenced to twelve years In the peniten-
tiary.
A. r. Cutting, Of Mexican dungeon
notOriety, says there is being Matched
dynamite plot against the Mexican gov
eminent, that sh uld 1t incubate, will
eclipse the great English Guy Fawkes
gunpowder plot.
The Winnipeg correspondent Of the
Pioneer Press, Of st. Paul, Mimi. re-
ports renewed apprehension of an In
dian uprising in the region north Of the
Saskatchewan. and it is feared the In
dams OF the Saskatchewan Valley would
join any outbreak that might be made.
Miss MOllie Green is the heroine of a
mad dog episode in Perry county, Tenn.
The little log school house in which she
teaches, was invaded by a shaggy dog,
foaming at the mouth and swapping at
the children. She sprang between them
and kept the dog at bay till the children
had fled and then fought him desperate
ly till she reached the door and pulled
1t to after her. The dog was killed by
men who came to the scene.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-27
Trouble Brewing at Braddock.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 27.-There are
prospects Of trouble at Braddock today.
The report that 2C0 men will arrive
ION the Loohial works. at Harrisburg,
created intense excitement among the
strikers, and an outbreak is feared II the
company attempt to import new men.
The report was denied by Superinten-
dent Jones, but the feeling is still very
high. Last night, as party Of
eight workmen were on their way
home. they were greeted with cries of
"blacksheeD" and "scabs," but there
was no violence. This was the nearest
approach to a breach of peace that has
occurred since the Inauguration of the
strike. This morning Sheriff McCand-
less Is at Braddock in conference with
the leaders OF the Knights of Labor.