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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
The Dynamograph.

A correspondent of the Baltimore
| Sgn thus describes the electric type
writer. which promises to rival 10
some extent the telephone. The in
strument in appearance somewhat re-
sembles an ordinary mechanical type
writer. 1t has a key board, and the
types are placed on steel bars, which
play upon common center, as is the
case with the typewriter. The mo-
tive power used is electricity, by
means of which evenness of action is
assured. No matter how heavily or
how lightly the keys are struck, the
impression on the paper is the same.
A remarkable feature of the invention
used as a typewriter is that the car
riage moves automatically both for
ward and backward. When the end
of the line is reached the carriage re-
turns to the starting point without the
aid of the operator, and the paper bar
moves one notch, so that all that is
required of the operator is to depress
the keys. The most important field
for the new invention is said to be in
connection with the telegraph. 1t is
said at the patent office that the in
strument can be used both as trans
mitter and receiver of intelligence
over single wire, no matter how
great the difference may be. The re-
ceiving instrument does not require
the attendance of an operator, but
prints the dispatch automatically.
The instruments at both ends of the
line print the dispatch sent. and so
safeguard against mistakes is pro-
vided. 1t is claimed that the electric
typewriter will be valuable as local
aid to business, and offers many adj
vantages over the telephone. One adj
vantage claimed for it is that, no mat
ter whether a person called up is at
his place of business or not, the mes
sage can be printed through the me-
dunn of his typewriter, and will be
there for perusal on his return. The
dispatches printed are in letter form,
and not an endless tape. The instru-
ment, which has been christened the
dynamograph, is considered by patent
office officials to be one of the greatest
inventions upon which patents have
been issued. The electricians do not
stint their praise, and are positive
that the machine viii greatly simplify
business intercommunication.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
Queen Victoria and the Jacobite
Laird.

While in Perthshire recently Queen
Victoria requested an old Highland
laird to visit her, and when he did so
very graciously received him, thanked
him for coming, and then explained
why she wished to see him. al should
like to know" she said, "the exact
spot where the Pretender landed, and
=" She was allowed to proceed no
further. Instantly the old chief laid a
hand upon her shoulder, saying: "He
was no pretender, madam; he was our
King" Il beg your pardon" said the
queen, kindly; II ought not to have
used that word. i should have said
Prince Charles Edward" Then, by
way of humoring the gruff old Jacob
lite, she added, "You know that l too
have Stuart blood in my veins. !"
"Yes, l know it" was the reply, land
were it not for that you would not be
where you are" This plain speaking,
which rather startled her retinue, did
not displease the Queen; on the con-
trary, she was amused at it, and
seemed to like it, and it reused her
interest in her uncourtly hammered
subject, and her way of taking it went
to his heart and unbent and softened
his stern spirit. They talked long to-
gether, and they parted like old
friends. On the Queens return to the
castle where she was staying, she said
to her host: 81 have just met one of the
most honest men in my realm"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
Stories by George ID. Prentice.

When the lamented George ID. Prem
tice was editor of the Louisville Jour
nal, on entering his sanctum in the
morning, and after adjusting his dress
ing-gown and slippers, he was in the
habit of resting his head upon his desk
and indulging in reverie. Mean
while his amanuensis held himself in
readiness to begin taking down what
he might dictate the instant he aroused
himself. One morning after an APP
parent nap of half an hour he raised
his head and abruptly broke forth with
the following familiar quotation:
ION Fame's eternal camping-ground
Their silent tents are spread;
And Glory guards, with solemn round,
The b.youac OF the dead.
"'Silent tents and 'biyouac' be
hanged! The Internal fool! Who
ever heard of bivouacking in tentw
Speaking of Prentice suggests lit
tie incident that transpired on Mis-
sissippi river steamer just after the
war. Among the passengers were
Gen. ID. S. Stanley, commanding the
Fourth Army Corps, and Clarence
Prentice, the son of George d., who
went into the Confederate army against
his fathers wishes, and whom the lat
ter occasionally alluded to in his news
paper as "my erring son" and my
"misguided child" A friendly game
of poker was started to kill time, but
it did not last long. "What does the
'erring SON say to my 'blind'P" Gen.
Stanley would ask, in his bland way.
Or, 'Does the misguided child have
cards, chips and cheek enough to war
rant him in opening the .jack-pot'P"
Young Prentice was evidently annoyed
and soon Withdrew from the game,
though Gen. Stanley had no intention
of hurting his feelings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
Business Chances.

A nice business with good will and fixtures,
business suitable for lady or invalid, one of
the best locations in the city. The rent of
house only $50 per month. Price $780, az
The best business of the kind in the state of
Texas can be bought for $4,000. $1,000 cash,
with good security. Do not ask about this un.
less you mean business. (42)
A good paying, neat little business, good
well, stock and fixtures; for $500.
For Rent-A beer saloon, with fixtures and
furniture-new room house and good loca-
ton. Only Sl3 per month. As
Grocery and Sundries store, on railroad, T.
miles from city, doing a good business; post
office and express can be bad IL desired; for
sale cheap; owner going to Europe. Ask for
particu 20
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

Postollce saloon and pavilion; also store
room adjoining. l0i
Frame house of 3 rooms, on blackberry
street. l05
Furnished rooms with or without board,
mice mice locality blocks from avenue G ,s car
Two store rooms, near West Commerce
street. 1881
One Of the most desirable stores on Com
meTce street two stories and good dry cellar
Five room neat cottage near High
school. convenient to street car line. C2D
Frame house of rooms, servants's room
and stable, lots, city water; located on san
Pedro avenue. Il
A beautiful rock house of rooms, neatly
furnished, five minutes walk from Main
plaza. t53)
Finely furnished rooms. first and second
story, delightful location; for man and wife
only; reference required. 1I2)
Building. formerly known as Mason Blanch
restaurant on Market street. "a
2and 4 room houses, near |. Il G. N. depot,
hydrant water; $40 per month. 70
Two nice frame houses on HidalgO street,
and rooms, Sll a month. q
Small rock house, near corner of Commerce
and South Alamo streets Two good tireplaces,
wood shed or stable. $50. No Ito.
Large twostory house of II rooms, rooms
have tire-places, two cisterns, stables and o
acres enclosed, two miles from the Cathedral,
S35 per month. (S)
"A nice rock house on Garden St, to 9
rooms, nice yard, good location. Rent Si6.00
per month. liz
We have some delightful furnished rooms
| on st. Mary's street; best in the city. "
3 beautiful rooms, on Commerce street, suit
| able for Offices or sleeping rooms; modern i'm
prOvements. 9l
Nice brick house, rooms and wash house,
one block from postofice; $500 per
| month. 100
- Beer saloon snd fixtures, tables, chairs, etc,
| Nice location. IS
$40 acres of good pasture land, fine water,
| good fence, etc, $50 per month. 40
Five rOomed cottage, near San Pedro
| Springs; SIS per month. 50
Frame house OF rooms and kitchen. near
| san Pedro avenue, in good repair; Sl5 per
| month. 80
| Two room rock house on S. Alamo street
| near Commerce street; good fire places and
/ out buildings. ITO
Good frame house of I2 rooms, on Av.
i enue ID, suitable for boarding house. Rent
/ only $50 per month. i'll
Rock house, four rooms. large lot, good
stable, four blocks from opera house, SO. III
| Frame house of three rooms and kitchen
wash house, large yard, house In good repair
| Sl2 1l6
New four roomed house, nicely furnished
desirable location. Must bring reference.
Rock house of four rooms, large lot, good
stable, hydrant water; four blocks from opers
| house; Sl5.OO.
| A nicely furnished house, suitable for small
family; house new, and location good. lis
Hambleton. Hadley g. Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

81 shouldn't care to marry woman
who knows more than | do" he re.
marked. 30, Mr.. De Sappy she re.
piled with a coquettish shake Of her
fan, II am afraid you are confirmed
bachelor. "-Epoch.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

A FRAME HOUSE of seven rooms, nearly
"A 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. all included at $1,000; one
half cash. (5D-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

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.
Lots near International depot. S-2-tf
HAMBLEToN HADLEY & co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
For Rent.

-Hambleton. Hadley Il Co. advertise houses
stores, rooms or farms to rent free of charge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

If you want TO buy or sell prOpert
call on Hambleton, Hadley & Co., No.
East Commerce street. 97ti
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

FOB PRINTING-of every description, don,
- at the Light Office. Satisfaction giyeI
every time, or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

DOCK HOUSE of ten rooms, stable, a very
III large lot with river front and good shade,
three blocks from court house. Price 5000
GI2)-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

and conveniences. A beautiful yard, two lots
with fine grass, flowers and shrubbery. One OF
the best residences In the city, delightfully."- 10
Gated on San Pedro avenue. GA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20
FOR SALE:

- FOR SALE: "A LARGE ?
Es:.M story frame house, with rooms,
liiil u bath room, large halls, galleries,
etc All modern improvements
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-20

80 acres of sandy loan land miles south of
the town of Gonzales on Cuero road, fenced
has been cultivated; about one mile
from Guadaloupe river. This land is very
rich and is one of the best farms in Texas,
Price $4,000. l0l
500 acres of the finest land I'm Uvalde county
q miles north of Uvalde never failing water.
Black sandy live oak loan soil can al be cul-
tivated, tine grass adapted for all kind of
stock. Will trade for San Antonio city prop.
erty or sell for cash, l02
Two beautiful blocks of IL lots Cach, 10
minutes walk from Main plaza, will be sold at
u bargain. Owner non resident. 1903
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
The Dog, the Cock and the Fox.

A dog and cock, who were neigh
bors, once made little journey to-
gether. When night came on, the
cock flew up into the branches of a
tree, to sleep; and the dog found a
hollow in the trunk, into which he
could creep and lie down. They
slept well, and as soon as the morn
ing dawned, the cock, as usual, be-
gan to crow, A fox, hearing the
sound and thinking he was sure of q
good breakfast, came and stood under
the branches. "Good morning."
said he to the cock. elbow glad |
am to make the acquaintance of the
owner of such voice. Will you not
come down here where we can chat a
little?" "Thank you, but | cannot
just yet," replied the cock but if you
would like to come up here, go
around the tree-trunk, and wake my
servent. He will open the door, and
let you in" The fox did as he was
requested; but, as he approached
the tree, the dog sprang upon him,
and tore him in pieces. "Two can
play at the same game, said the
cock, as he looked down upon the
scene,
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
Tell your Mother.

Although this bit of advice was
written for girls generation ago,
there is no less need of its being
followed at the present day:
I wonder how many girls tell their
mother everything Not those "young
ladies'" who, going to and from
school, smile bow and exchange notes
and cartes de visites with young men
who laugh at you and your pictures,
speaking in way that would make
your cheeks burn with shame if you
heard it. All this, incredulous and
romantic young ladies', they will do,
although they gaze at your fresh young
faces admiringly, and send or give
you charming vases or boquets. No
matter what "other girls may do"
don't you do it. School girls firt-
alton may end disastrously, as many
foolish and wretched young girls can
tell you. your yearnlng Tor some
one to love is great need of a
woman's heart. But there is a time
for everything. Do not let the bloom
of freshness in your heart be brushed
off in silly Irritation.
And above all, tell your mother
everything. Fun in your diction-
airy would be indiscretion in hers. 1t
would be no harm to look and see.
Never be ashamed to tell her, who
should be your best friend and con-
fidant, of all you think and feel. 1t
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
In School,.

In teaching his boys composition
of sentences, an English schoolmaster
said to them:
eff | ask you, what have [ in my
hand" you must not answer, chalk,
but make a full sentence, and say,
you have chalk in your hand Now
we will 60 on. What have l on my
feet?"
"Boots," came the immediate an
swer.
"Wrong. You haven't listened to
directions
stockings" ventured another
needless one.
"Wrong again; worse than everl'
wrathfully cried the master. ''Well?"
he continued interrogatively, to a lad
near him.
"Please, sir'-than he paused.
Perhaps he thought his answer might
be funny, but, convinced that it was
right, he recklessly gasped out,
"Corns !"- Youths Companion.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08

is very strange that SO many young
girls who tell every person before
"mother" that which is most i'm
portant she should know. 1t is very
sad that Indifferent persons should
know more about her fair young
daughter than she herself. Have no
secrets that you would not be willing
to trust to your mother. She is your
best friend, and is ever devoted to
your honor and interest. Tell her
all Fanny Fern.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
children S Corner.
The Dogs Example.

ne log S Example.
Johnnie was very careless little
boy. lie never meant to be naughty !;
but he didn't take time to think, and
sometimes his poor mamma almost
lost patience with him.
30 Johnnie, Johnnie" she would
say 'just look at your feet, all covered
with mud See how you have spoiled
my nice clean hoor!'
Johnnie looked very sorry. 20
mamma, | didn't mean to, but |
didn't think" he said eagerly.
Mamma shook her head. 'That
is what you always say, Johnnie; and
yet almost every day my floor is
tracked by your dirty feet. | am
almost afraid to take you with me to
visit Aunt Jane"
30 mamma, do let me 60. | will
be very careful, indeed, indeed, |
will" Johnnie promised earnestly.
Johnnie really meant to keep his
word; but, alas the very first day of
his visit he forgot again, and Aunt
James pretty carpet was almost
ruined by his muddy shoes.
ooh, l am always forgetting! ex-
claimed poor Johnnie in despair.
"You will have to take lessons of
my dog" replied his aunt. "Major
is not handsome, but | am afraid he
must be smarter and better behaved
than you are in some things. When
he first came to live with me, he used
to cometo the house with dirty paws;
but, every time he did so, | took a
pan of water out on the steps, and
washed them before allowing him to
come in. He soon learned to be care
full, and never gives me trouble now.
I often see him 60 out of his way to
cross the street on the cross-walk in
stead of going through the mud
Major pricked up his ears and wag-
ged his tail at his praise, but Johnnie
hung his head for very shame. At
last, he stopped down and patted the
dogs head.
"Well, old Major, you needn't
think Pm going to be beaten by you,"
he said; and from that time mamma
was never again troubled by his dirty
shoes [Children's Paper.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
Even the Children Discuss Poll
tics.

Two little girls about eight years
old were recently overheard discuss
ing political issues. The first one
said to her companion, "Say, Jen-
ME; are you a Republican or Demo-
craft" "Pm a Republican,.
answered the other little girl. 80,
Jennie!' said her friend, ~ will new
er speak to you again. If all the
people were Democrats we could
wear nice dresses which would cost
us nothing" II don't care" said
the other; "my papa says that if the
Democrats win, the laboring man will
have to work for nothing, but if the
Republicans are elected whisky and
tobacco can be got for almost moth
ing" The scribe passed on and so
failed to hear the remainder of the
conversation. -]Justitia.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-09-08
SQUIBLETS.

There are two things woman will
jump at-a conclusion and a mouse.
: Burlington Free Press.
els your father a christian?" asked
the new minister. "No," replied the
boy, che sings in the choir. ;"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Coutship consists in the number of
quiet attentions, not SO pointed as to
alarm, not so vague as not to be
understood [Sterne.
Johnny, you may give me the
name of some wild fower,' said the
teacher in botany. Johnny thought
awhile, and then said, " Well, |
reckon Injun meal comes about as
near being wild flour as anything l
know Of.
Mrs. Marywell-"Ah Jennie, l
understand you are going to marry a
secondhand husband" Miss Jennie
(who has chosen widower)-"Yes,
but l am ready maid, you know,
and the combination won't be SO
bad. ~ Washington Critic.
A Sunday school teacher was ex-
planning the parable of the ten virgins
to her class, who were mostly boys.
When she had finished, she asked.
"Now, why were five of them fool
ish?' "Because they didn't get
married." said one of the boys.
A major-general of the Russian
army gives the following estimates of
the eight longest rivers of the world:
Missouri-Mississippi, 4194; miles,
Nile, 1920: Yang-tsze-Kiang, 1858;
Amazons, 1908; Yenisei-Selenga,
295O; Amur, 1920; Congo, 1888;
Mackenzie, 1868.
Pat had recently secured place on
a farm. One day at noon he was
handed glass of buttermilk. He
tasted the liquid, set the glass down
and went into the house. "Oi say,
sorr," he said to his employer,
"don't yez tink old better be afther
goin' out an seem to the stock?"
"Why?" Because, olive me sus-
picions that somebody's left the COW
standin' in the sun, and lettin' her
milk get sour. - Merchant Traveller.
If the condensed breath collected
on the cool window panes of a room
where a number of persons have been
assembled be burned, a smell of
singed hair will show the presence of
organic matter, and, if the con-
densed breath be allowed to remain
on the windows for few days, it will
be found, on examination by micro
scope, that tits alive with animalcule.
1t is the inhalation of air containing
such putrescent matter which causes
half the sick headaches, which might
be avoided by a circulation of fresh
air Philadelphia Bulletin.
As traveller was going through a
forest, he saw, just in front, seven or
eight hooking birds busily covering
up something. When he approached,
they flew away, and he saw that he
had disturbed q birds funeral. The
little feathered mourners had nearly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14

STATE NEWS.


Sherman Hines. of Washington has re-
turned home from the west. His mother.
Mrs. Samuel Hines has received a pension of
S2400.
The Stevens mill at Fort Fairfield is shut
down while extensive Improvements and re-
pairs are being made.
Roland Sutherland, while engaged in saw
ing shingles last week. in Aliens mill. few
miles from Caribou accideutly sawed off the
end of one of his fingers.
4 sad drowning accident occurred at Rob-
inson's mill in Fort Fairfield last THURSDAY
A little son of Mr.. Pelteier. about wears
old. was playing in the basement of the mill
and it is supposed fell through the floor The
men missed him. search was instituted and
the little fellow was found in the water The
boys mother died only a week or two ago
leaving family of eight boys, the oldest be-
ing II years and the youngest, one or two
Rev. J. Z. Hallowell of Blaine was the re-
cipient on New Years day of a fur coat from
friends at Blaine and Mars Hill. The old
gentleman delighted with the gift, and
extends his thanks TO the donors through the
Herald.
Joseph Lee of Sprague's Mills has Just
added a new inserted tooth saw to his rotary
saw MILL the price of which was Sl55 Its
a beauty. Joe says. now bring on your logs.
The Fort Fairfield Odd Fellows were the
recipients of quite surprise party at
Sprague's Mills one evening last week. The
wives of the above mentioned Odd Fellows
attended the party. They were very nicely
entertained at Sprague's Mills and enjoyed
the evening immensely.
1t is estimated that there are about one
thousand men and two hundred and fiftv oxen
hauling lumber in the vicinity of Patten.
The Mapleton Grange will hold box
sociable Wednesday evening of next week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-14
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT, Pubs,
Augusta, Maine.
Speech of Senator Hale.

Hon. Eugene Hale, in the uitcd States
service to the country by his plain and
thorough exposure of the shameful course
of Cieveland's Administration in the eX-
treuc partisan use it has made in the re-
moval and appointment Of federal officials.
lie has shown couclu-iNcly by Il compact
summary of an overwhelming array OF
facts drawn from the official records that
instead of faithfully adhering to his
pledges in favor of Civil Service Reform,
the President has exceeded all his predc-
cessors in the number of removals from
office he has made for the sole purpos" OF
filling them with persons holding his
political views aud implicitly pledged TO
aid his own reelection, though prior to
the national election of 1854 he had
given his word To the country
that he wished hut single term. senator
Hale brings out the recorded proofs that
to June last, when Cleveland had been in
office n little more than two years, he and
those acting under his authority had made
i2,sS7 changes of persons in office, nearly
all for partisan reasons, this being more
than three fonrfhS of the occupants of the
offices specified. and since the date named,
the Administration guillotine has been 60
Ing at rapid speed. Before election and
since protesting ardent attachment to the
cause of a non-partisan civil service,
Cleveland has shown himself as unscrupu-
lousy Democratic politician a Marcy.
Pierce and Buchanan. the three last named
never having been guilty Of the bra1en
hypocrisy of him who but recently sent
check of one thousand dollars to aid
the New York city booders
To elect their pet candidate to an important
administrative office. The facts cited by
senator Hale and the differences and cen
illusions which he fairly draws from them,
leave the Mugwump politicians no possible
ground to stand upon except that of Free
Trade. and make many of the statements
of Mr.. Dorman Eaton, in the December
North American Review, appear as false as
iu'N iNhtuA'u~s iittt +hi hu'NNii
Lowcll's endorsement of Cleveland, at the
Boston Free Trade banquet, equally
absurd, The Maine senator has been
remarkably Successful in unmasking the
duplicity. the low political morality
of the present National Administration,
and thus has done admirable service to
the country and to the Republican party.