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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
Train Time Changes.

For Sale.
Lots on Government Hill.
Lots on Dignowity Hill.
Lots on Prospect Hill.
Lots on Tobin Hill.
Lots near Arkansas Pass depot,
Lots near Sunset depot. "a
Lots near International depot. 9-l2-t
HANBLEToN HADLEY & co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

NONS& trife with any Throat or
AVN - Lung Disease. II you have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupo Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. 1t is a positive cure,
and we guarantee It. Price 10 and 50c
FOR Sale by Rsgland & Kennedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

quite ingenious,
turning chic a y
upon the facts
that many more
women than men
teach in the dis
trict, and that
women are the
divinely appointed
teachers Of the
young-therefore,
her deduction ran,
the lady teachers
should have an
official to whom
they can speak
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

trict Overwhelmingly Republican. But
the latter was successful in exciting fu-
rore that left her opponent but a small
majority, and in creating an enthusiasm
for female candidates which ought to de-
light the woman suffragists.
Miss Clark is, perhaps, 80 years old,
very sedate in manner and slow to move
In politics; Miss Cook, on the contrary, is
but 81, quite handsome, ardent in her
political faith, vivacious in her expression
and peculiarly gifted in campaigning.
She canvassed her district thoroughly and
spoke with marked ability on the advan-
tages Of having woman for school COM
missioner. Her arguments were really
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

Gen Caffarel, who previous to this trouble
bore most honorably the untarnished name
of a noted family, and who had borne
arms for his country for many years,
winning the highest praise for his bravery
and his sagacity in times Of war. But in
the excitement and indignation of the
volatile Gaul because of President Grevy's
attempts to shield his son-in law, Caffarel
has become almost forgotten. .-
Nine. Limouzin has a most unsavory
reputation. She has always been intimate
with French public men, and when she
reached financial straits nothing was more
natural than that she should bethink her
self of the Freuchman's natural love for
orders as a means for the replenishment
OF her purse. In return for the coveted
decorations, which she would obtain by
hook or crook through Caffarel and others,
she would receive goodly sums which she
Of course shared with her assistants in
high life.
Premier Rouvier is drawn into the mat
ter only by reason Of his loyalty 10 Presi-
dent Grevy 10 attempting to stsye Of the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17


ingly lively; but
neither was elect
ed. This is not
so very wonder
full, however, for
Miss Clark was q
Prohibitionist In
a district where
there are barely
enough Of tn at
persuasion TO I'LL
the list OF COM
mitteemen, and
Miss Cook ss a
Democrat int dis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

NEW THREE ROOM HOUSE nicely finished
IN large lot and In good location. half block
from street care line. Price $50. 3D.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

n new, fine yard with hydrant and cistern
water, half block from street ear line and only
five minutes walk from Main plaza, fine hot
house complete. ali included at $l.6OO; one
half cash. C:sj)-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
YOUNG WOMEN NOT ELECTED.

They Ran for school CommissiOner--Ons
Won n Husband
Miss Nellie Lucretia Cook, of Wolcott,
and Miss Ellen Kate Clark, Of Macedon,
both in Wayne county, New York, ran
for school commissioners at the recent
election and made the campaign exceed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17
FOR SALE:

DOCK HOUSE of ten rooms, stable, q very
IL large lot with river front and good shade,
three blocks from court house. Price $4,000,
Cssl-p
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-17

1000 acres, on Nueces river, In Zavalla cOun
ty, all fenced with 4-barbed wires, house OF 3
rooms, stock pens. corralls etc, fine river bot
tom with plenty or pecan trees, river always
has running water, nearly miles river front.
Easy access to water for stock; Il of the land
can be cultivated: title perfect ana the place.
bargain. Price ~ per acre (g3) a
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
THE WAY TO FALL DOWN.
Whv Drunken Nen and Children are
20 Often Unhurt.

"The special provinces that seems
to hover over drunken men and
children has something Of an ex-
planation," said well-known and
eminent medical man to a reporter,
''in the fact of the main cause OF
the breakage of the bones from falls
being from a resistance of the ten
dons more often than from the vio-
lence of the shock incident to the
actual fall. A child or an intox-
icated person will rarely endeavor
with any great effort to recover
their balance when they slip or top
pie over. Hence no special resist
ing force is experienced, and they
sink into collapsed heap without
serious injury. When an adult in
possession of his sound senses un-
dertakes, with endless contortions
and gyrations, to save himself from
going down, he draws every muscle
and sinew taut, and if the wrench
is too severe the bone breaks.
There is no way of definitely prov
ing it, but it is asserted, and | be-
lieve with some show of truth, that
some, at least, of the fractures re-
sulting from fall, especially from a
height, happen before the actual
shock with the substance one falls
on occurs. It's strange, but guess
it is the truth. ."-Philadelphia Call.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
A Wretched Pickaninny.

When Zulu child is first born
it is of a light hue and does not get
the darker tint Of the parents for
some years. AS soon as it enters
the world the medicine man" is
sent for, and, contrary to the Gus
tom of the civilized medical man."
he takes no notice whatever of the
mother, but devoting himself en-
tirely to the child, makes number
of small gashes in various parts Of
the poor infants body, into which
he rubs medicine and goes on his
way rejoicing, returning next day
to make the incisions deeper, and
rub more medicine into them this
second operation being performed.
the child is washed and dried by
being moved around in the smoke
of wood fire, eventually being
daubed all over with a red paint,
which is renewed as fast as it wears
off for period Of several months.
The child is not allowed any
natural food until the visits of the
medicine man" are ended (this
formality often causing serious con-
sequences to the offspring), and q
few days afterward the mother will
be- seen about her work as usual,
with the little one strapped to her.
-Drake's Magazine.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
A Yarn from the Orient

Many culprit has been brought
to Justice by faltering in his answer
to cleverly-framed question. An
amusing story is told illustrating
this of the Turkish Nasir-ed-din
Khojah, q kind of typical scamp,
like Howleglass, Punch and Harle-
ouin in Western countries. He was
stealing turnips from . garden, and
had filled = sack with them, when
up rushed the owner. @What are
you doing7" exclaimed the angry
proprietor. "a violent gale caught
me up, whirled me through the air
and deposited me here" said the
unabashed Khojah. "Well, hoy
came you to be holding some of my
turnips7" why" said Nasir-ed-
din, ssthe wind was 80 violent that It
tossed me about and, to steady my.
self, l grasped these in my hand. .
Good again" said the owner; "but
tell me who filled the sack7'' "Ah.
replied the Khojah, II was just con.
sidering how that question should
be answered when you came upon
mo @ rudely and uaaxpsotad"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
An Intelligent Dog.

The writer saw an instance of in
telligence on the part of dog the
other day, which was very remark
able as uniting a high degree OF
politeness with excellent under
standing. Crossing the ferry from
East Boston he noticed, sitting on
one side Of the passageway, gen.
tleman who was accompanied by
an immense and very handsome
St. Bernard dog. Directly oppo-
site were two young ladies who
could not restrain their admiration
for the dog, and made evident signs
of desire to be friendly with him.
The dog, however, looked up at his
master and declined to bulge. But
presently the gentleman remarked
quietly, Go over and see the ladies,
whereupon the animal moved i'm.
mediately across the passageway
and wagged his tail amiably, while
the young ladies patted his head
and raved over him.
But presently came the remark.
able exhibition of politeness refer.
red to. The wharf was reached and
the passengers rose and moved to-
ward the street cars. One of the
young women carried a basket and
the dog insisted upon taking it in
his mouth. The lady gave it to
him and he walked proudly toward
the car with it, casting a glance al
his master, who remained standing
on the platform. He entered the
street car with the basket, deposited
it in the lap of the young lady
when she had seated herselJ, and
then whisked ponderously out and
rejoined his master. 1t was clear
case of a friendly service courte
ously Observation-Disclosures Trans
criDt.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
Held All tho Thirteen Trumps.

The following extract from an
Indian paper has been sent to
the London Times by near rela-
tive of one Of the players men,
toned in it: "Has any whist
player ever held the thirteen trumps
in one hand? The phenomenon was
seen at the United Service Club,
Calcutta, ON the evening of the 9th
inst. The players were Mr.. Justice
Norris, DR.. Harvey, DR.. Sanders
and DR.. Reeves. Two new packs
were opened and were 'trayed' and
shuffled in the usual way. DR..
Sanders had one of the packs cut
to him and proceeded to deal. Ho
turned up the knave of clubs, and
on sorting his hand, found that he
had the other twelve trumps. The
other three suits were unevenly di-
vided in the other hand, but, in
excitement ofthe moment, no record
was taken of them. The fact was
duly recorded in writing, the six
gentlemen signing their names to
the document. The odds against
this combination are, we believe,
according to DR.. Pole, 157, 100000
900 to 1. The probability of a
given player holding thirteen cards
Of a particular suit named before
the deal is concluded is put by the
same authority as in 635, 900, ,OOQ,-
O00 deals
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
INTERESTING FACTS,

There are 2,75O languages.
Envelopes we're first used in 1889.
Telescopes were invented in 1890.
A barrel of rice weighs 600
pounds.
A barrel of -four weighs 1876
pounds.
A barrel of pork weighs 200
pounds.
A frkin of butter weighs Sc
pounds.
The first steel pen was made in
1880.
A span is 1O5 inches.
A hand horse measure )is 4 inches
Watches were first constructed in
1476.
A storm moves 36 miles per hour.
A hurricane moves 80 miles per
hour.
The first iron steamship was built
in 1880.
The first lucifer match was made
in 1929.
The first horse railroad was built
in 1826-27.
The average human life is 81
years.
Coaches were first used in Eng
land in 1869.
Modern needles first came into
use in 1545.
Kerosene was first used for light
ing purposes in 1926.
The first newspaper was pub
lished in England in 1888.
The first newspaper advertise
ment appeared in 1852.
Until 1776 cotton-spinning was
performed by the hand-spinning
wheel.
Glass windows were first intro
duced into England in the eighth
century.
Albert Durer gave the world a
phrophecy of future wood engrav-
ng in 1927.
Measure 2O9 feet each side and
you will have square acre within
an inch.
The first complete sewing machine
was patented by Elias Howe, Jr.,
in 1916.
The first steam engine on this
Continent was broug ht from Eng
land in 1853.
The first knives were used in
England, and the first wheeled car
riages in France in 1859.
The present national colors OF
the United States were not adopted
by Congress until 1777.
An inch of rainfall is equal to
IA, 100000 gallons per square mile.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14

countries-France and Switzerland.
Both of these republics seem to be
able to get along and keep the
peace without the guidance of kings
or emperors.
The President of the French re-
public, M. Garnet, is 6fty-one years
of age, and was elected to Office in
December last. He is a graduate
of the Polytechnic School in Paris,
and held various Offices before his
election as president. There are
over thirty-eight million people in
the French republic.
In the republic Of Switzerland
the highest official of the Govern
ment is the President of the Fed
eral Council, who is elected by the
Federal Assembly, holds Office for
the term of one year and enjoys O
salary of $1,000 per amman. The
President for the present year is w.
F. Hertenstein. A President is not
eligible to reelection until year
after the end of his term of Office.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
They Laughed at the Duelist.

In the neighborhood of St. Omer
couple of farmers arranged to
fight a duel in consequence of q
quarrel over their cups. The sec
onds persuaded them to fire at each
other blindfolded and at a distance
Of tea PAGES. The first shot took
no effect, but at the second shot one
of the duelists, viz, the one who
had given the challenge, said, II am
q dead mani" At these words tho
bystanders burst into laughter, in
stead Of running to the assistance
of our wounded hero, who was in
dignant at such inhuman conduct.
But at last he, too, joined in the
laugh on being told that the wound
from which he suffered had been
inflicted on him by one of the Sec
onds, who had pricked him in the
thigh with an awl.-Gazette Nord.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
What /! Never.

There are some things q well-bred
young lady never does, says a wri-
ter on etiquette, and these are
among them:
She never turns around to look
after anyone when walking on the
street.
She never takes supper or re-
freshments at q restaurant with q
gentleman after attending the thea
ter unless accompanied by q lady
much older than herself.
She does not permit gentlemen
to ioin her on the street unless they
are very intimate acquaintances.
She does not wear her monogram
about her person or stick 1t over
her letters and envelopes.
She never accepts q seat from q
gentleman in a street car without
thanking him.
She never forgets her ballroom
engagements or refuses to dance
with one gentleman and immedl'
ately dance with another.
She never takes more than q SIN
Gle glass of wine at . dinner or en-
tertainment.
She never snubs other young Ia
dies, even if they happen to be less
popular or well-favored than her
self. -,
She never laughs or talks loudly
in public places.
She never raises her lorgnette and
tries to stare people she doesn1
know out of countenance on tht
street.
She never wears clothing so sin
eular or striking as to attract par
ocular attention in public.
She never speaks slightingly o
her mother and says she "don''
care" whether her behavior meets
with material appreciation or not
Utica Herald.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
KETCHUM ALTURAs COUNTY IDAHO SATURDAY APRIL H. 1885,

vOuAuy very pO1AtSAy S0AO w VIC
clerk, will you please tell the pro-
prietor that ]. w. Steele wishes ia
see him?" No, SIR said the clerk
the landlord is busy Johnny sug-
gested that he could make it an OBJ
ject in a financial way for the clerk
to accommodate the whim. At this
the clerk became disdainful, and
Johnny tossed bellboy a $40
gold piece with a like request. The
result was an interview in the Office
with the landlord forthwith. John
ny claimed he had been ill-treated,
and requested the summary dis
missal of the clerk. The proprie-
tor refused, and then Johnny asked
for the price of the hotel, offering
to buy it. The man said he could
not sell, because he was not the en-
tire owner.
"Will you lease it to-day, then?'
asked Johnny.
mo"
"Supposing give you $4,000 for
the privilege?"
swell, that alters matters some
what"
"A bargain was made, the $4,000
was paid over and Johnny was in
stalled as landlord. He made me
bellboy, while Slocum officiated as
clerk. The doors were thrown open
and every guest in the house had
his fill of wines and edibles, free of
cost. In fact, a huge placard was
posted in front Of the hotel: Open
house to-day; everything free; all
are welcome! Oh, it was a merry
lark. The whole city appeared to
catch on, and the house was full.
When Johnny thought he had fun
enough he turned the hostelry over
to the landlord, who at once rein
stated the odious clerk. Here was
a howdedo. Johnny was frantic
with rage. He went over to the
Girard and quickly concluded a
bargain for it, the consideration be-
ing $4,000. It was placed in the
charge of the old proprietor, with
the instruction to buck the Cont
mental by making the prices so low
that everybody would come there:
This was done, and the Continental
did no business so long as the ar
rangements continued. The day of
the hotel transaction we were up on
Arch street. A rain set in and
Johnny approached hack stand
ing in front of a fashionable store
and tried to engage it to carry us
to the Girard. The driver said it
was impossible, as he had a party
in the store. Johnny tossed him a
$1OO bill, and the driver said he
would chance it. When we arrived
at the hotel Johnny said: "See
here, Cabby, you're likely fellow.
How would you like to own that
rig?" The driver thought he was
joking, but Johnny handed him
$4,000, and half an hour later the
delighted driver returned with the
statement that the purchase had
been effected for the 5000. Johnny
then gave him $1,000 more to get a
stable with, and that man to-day is
the wealthiest hack-owner in Phil
adelphia. It was about 1866 that
Johnny went broke, poor fellow
All this talk about his lighting
cigars with 500 bills is nonsense.
He was spendthrift, but he usu'
ally spent his money where be
thought it would benefit someone
Good-by, must hurry, for my turn
comes next"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14

The K1YsroNE has long been acknowl-
edged to be the sole representative of the
Great Upper Wood River and SawtootA
mining regions, and, located as 1t Is in tho
very heart of the most promising mining
country on the face of the earth, and leav-
ing nothing undone to present its readers
developments, as well as matters Of local
importance in the growth of Ketchum, the
future metropolis of Idaho, it is an invalua-
BILE guide for capital and informant to the
settler of every craft and position. Sub
scribe for it, read it, and let your friends
read what may benefit them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14
The Wedding Proceeded

Wichita girls stand no fooling.
One of them Was to have been mar
ried q day or 20 since, and The girl
was all ready, the mia1ster on hand
and the feast spread, but still no
bridegroom. Alu wait for him
lust 1en minutes aad thAu I'm
open 70 propoaalA" Tea aainntes
Aew like The wiaA aud . at$1e later
a red-haired fellow, with . paper
collar and his trousers ffayed at
the bottom, stepped up, proposed:
was accepted, married. and scooped
ia the banquet.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14

Better wear out than rust ont.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14

= Congressman William Il Scott
receives 5000 = year for leJislating
for his native land, and peys his
cook 10000 That ccok'a motto
ia: aLet me make the nation 3 eoRp,
and T caye not VITO anaheo - 11MA
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-14

Somebody asks: docs II pay 70
be good9" It does when the oas'. a.
ness m becomes fully established but
you've Got to sink money In 'ne
sGsrt.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-08
QUIET cHucKLEs

he ''drop letter boxes In England mus
get pretty wen Glled up with hs-Boston
Bulletin
Our pocketbook Is now in such a feeble
condition that il cannot stand q loan
Orange Observer
Gallup and Hurry are the partners In q
New York firm They missed IL In not en-
tering the six day walking match.-LoWell
Courier
OF course one idea Of the Bakers union Is
% prevent any Unnecessary loafng. This
seems strange .-Pittsburg Chronicle.
To get a good grip in society man should
have claw hammer coat.-New Orleans
Picayune.
The telephone girls may fairly boast Of
being connected with the best people Of the
city-by wire. Boston Transcript
Hypnotism is all the rage In Europe. A
young lady Of Madrid was hypnotized 30 that
she ate a raw potato with relish, thinking il
was preserved fruit HypnOtisn ought 10 Be
popular with those who want 70 reduce their
board bills-Boston Post
A young lady in Nebraska resigned her
position as postmistrsss few days ago In
order to acquire a husband. Il seems that
leap year Is not a dead letter after all
Nebraska State Journal
An anti-chap toilet cream is advertised.
Il will never become popular The girls are
too fond Of the chaps.-Piitsburg Chronicle
Telegraph
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-08

II had funny experience once" said a
young farmer. ''When a boy / confess,
was pretty green / lived with my father
upon a farm near Columbus, and used 10
haul wood into the city and sell it for him.
One day had entered town with my Gus
ebmary load, when, as | passed a large
building, some one Poked his head partly out
Of a window and asked il the wood was for
sale replied in the affirmative. Well,
throw It over this fence, came back from the
upper window.
'The house was surrounded by a high wall,
but managed to pitch il over and then went
around 10 the front gate for my pay.
could not get in; / hammered and called in
vain, when some passer by, attracted by
my frantic efforts 10 gain an entrance, in
luired what was the matter and informed
me that the building was the jail One Of
the prisoners had played joke upon me. |
could not get my money or the wood back
and returned home with empty wagon and
pockets Atlanta Constitution.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-08

A certain Dunkirk man vas % mean that
every ona Stunned him and be grew crosler
and more Grabbed from day % day, until az
last his hat refused b NJ him and his shoes
mubbed him openly. One morning IN winter
q lady passing his houss saw 8 strange sight
Standing on the porch was the old man.
throwing crumbs 10 a flock Of Eparrows, who
chirped aud danced and pecked a. the food In
high glee Moved 70 compunction for her
previous bad opinion Of him, the lady aid,
pleasantly, Good morning. Mr. Neverspend
feeding the birds, / see.n The old man
looked up surlily and then went on throwing
the crumbs. Nav be growlod, I'm
pizsnin' EN-. ~ Buffalo Courier.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-08

81 say, Bill, said hard worked burglar
10 a genteelly dressed cut throat, "did you
bear the latestfn
''No, what is itF
''Why, they are getting up an arms trust,
70 that we will be Obliged TO pay higher
prices for pistols knives and other neces-
saries Of life. It's an outraged
80 it is, and il this thing is allowed TO go
on, our business II be ruined
II say, Bill, 'sposing we striker
Agreed, and we won't burgle another
house nor cut another throat until the manu-
facturers come to terms. Wen teach EN-
how to take bread out Of honest mems
mouths Boston Transcript
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-03-08

Little Johnny Fizzletop is an Austin boy,
who has been obliged for many years 70 wear
the cast or clothing Of hisolder brother, Bob
Johnny never gets anything until Bob gets
through with it. A few days ago Bob had a
dreadful toothache, and il was decided that
the aching tooth should be pulled
"You may pull all his teeth out II you
like" said Johnny, 'but / amt going to chew
with them afterward, I can tell you that
right now Texas Siftings