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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

The one thing needful to develop the agri-
cultural and pastoral possibilities of this re-
gion-in a word, the key to its destinies-is
an adequate rainfall; and this suggests a
topic regarding which has arisen nearly all
OF the controversies connected with the sue
cess of the new west Experts who knew alb
Solutely nothing whatever about the actual
facts in the case have written many a
weighty article to prove that we do not have
never have had, and never can have any
rainfall worth mentioning On the other
hand, the people ont here, who know from
their actual experience that we do have a
liberal and bona hde rainfall in every pnr-
ton Of our immense desert. are not CON
tent with stating the facts, or making aft
davits to them, but rack their brains To
find ingenious reasons for the bcncficencc
of Providence. One asserts that every yard
of steel rail laid in the desert will draw from
the heavens a gallon of water per annum:
another claims that there has always been
good rainfall here, and points in evidence to
the numberiess canyons and creek beds twist
ing and turning in every direction, but all
ultimately converging 10 tie rivers which
empty into the Missouri \ third contends
that rain follows the upturui2S Of the sod.
and that every acre of land plowed makes
draft on the clouds for a definite quantity OF
water.
1t is certain that the buffalo Grass sod
which has covered these plains for centuries
has become as impervious to water as cow
boys slicker. Hence the rain never pene-
trates it, but ruShes off the "dividcs'' in
fury to reach the rivers. A., one who has
seen it rain on the plains can understand
something of the deluge which covers the
entire prairie to the depth of twelve to
twenty-four inches during the summer show
ers. 1t is easy to comprehend then how the
numerous canyons in Kansas and Nebraska
are cut by the eagerness of the flood to roll
eastward. But when the prairie sod has once
been plowed the soil absOrbS water like a
sponge. After a days heavy rain there is no
nud visible in plowed field; the moisture
soaEB downward to great depths, and the soil
retains it through weeks of dry weather
afterwsTd, sustaining its crops without ad-
ditiCnal rain for a wonderful length Of time.
1t is at least reasonable to suppose that under
this changed condition of large portions of
the soil, which now absorbs rain instead of
shedding it like a rubber coat, the innate
retains its atmospheric moisture better, and
the rainfall becomes more regular, less fall
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

The publications issued under the auspices
of the "Citizens Association" have attracted
attention TO San Antonio to an unprecedented
degree. Especially has its merits as a resort
for the health seeker and winter tourist, been
brought to the front very prominently. The
distribution of these publications has been
despread, and, as a consequence, this city
had an unusually large number of visitors
and prospective investors last winter. There
are indications that the ensuing winter will
bring us crowds of desirable people. The
Citizens Association feel encouraged by the
results thus far accomplished, and do not pur-
pose allowing the good work tG cease: Under
their direction special edition of p, COO copies
of a descriptive pamphlet will be issued short,
~, illustrated with prominent buildings ana
places of interest. Special pains are being
taken to make the work suggestive and COM
prehensive. A few advertisements will be per.
mtted and the Association commend their
solicitor to the advertising public, whenever
he calls upon them for their cards. AS the ex-
pense will be larger than the ordinary funds
of the Association would meet, the insertion
of select advertisements has been deemed
advisable. L. NJ. GREGORY,
Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
BOTTOMS BARGAINS.

Two carloads bedroom suits just
received, of excellent quality and ex-
ceedingly cheap.
New buggy harnesses at give-away
prices.
One grand square Wagner piano,
SIPS.
Magnificent oil paintings.
Two iron safes, metal cheap.
Large variety of clocks and notions.
Latest styles ladies and gents reed
chairs.
A fine lot of flexible wire door mats.
Upholstering goods from IS cents
per yard.
Kitchen and dining-room furniture.
Beautiful upholstered lounges, 81 to
$25.
Two billiard and pool tables COM
plete.
Stoves, new and secondhand, from
So to $50.
Stereoscopian cases with so views,
50
Baby buggies, new and second
hand, So to So.
Furniture repaired, packed and
shipped ON short notice.
Mattresses of all kinds made at my
own factory.
Seven new fire proof iron safes and
one burglar proof steel chest, ditto, at
prices to defy competition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

The acclimation of plants is here also well
attended to, and the hot house filed with
graceful palms and tropical flowers surround,
ing a lake, terminating with fern covered
rocks which shelter a grotto, Is one of the at
tractive spots of the garden. Yet for plants,
their variety and extensive culture carried to
the highest point of human ingenuity, one
must visit the Jardin DIES Plantes in all its
details. In these grounds nearly every beau
tiful tree, which lends the shelter of its thick
foliage at this season, is the native of some
foreign country. An American in this place
feels quite at home, surrounded by the grand
plane trees, the chestnut, the walnut trees,
the snow bushes of Virginia and the magno-
liza, all belonging especially to his native
country A garden is set apart for students
Of botany, where not only the botanical
names of the plants are given, but each plant
is placarded according to its medicinal, nour-
ishing or harmful properties Here l saw
with pleasure our sweet honeysuckle, attached
TO small trellis work, which gave, however,
but faint idea of the charm 1t lends to us,
as it climbs high up along our walls and YER
andas
The lighthouses at the Jardin des Plantes
are very numerous and extensive, and there
are still others in construction. The number
of persons employed in caring for the plants
alone would furnish a good sized regiment
When within the Conservatives one steps
down from corridor to corridor to find an
atmosphere each time warmer, and himself
transferred to a strange land, through the
surroundings of its most marvellous produc-
TONS There is no known plant of beauty or
interest in the world which is not to be found
here, and an immense amount of money is
expended in obtaining some choice produc-
ton, since as much as 800 is given for tiny
piece of green, which would be without in
terest or worth to tie uninitated.-A. E
Burkhardt in Cincinnati Commercial Ga
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
The Use of Saccharine.

The use of saccharine a. a substitute for
sugar is not considered safe from a medical
point Of view. DR.. Worms, in a communi-
cation to the French academy Of medicine,
states that of several patients who made use
of ssccharine by his advice, all but one were
compelled to give it up on account of the &C.
currence of dyspeptic symptoms, nauses,
loss of appetite, etc. 1t is usually not until
after the substance has been taken from ten
to fifteen days that 1t manifests its evil influ-
ence. 1t then appears to accumulate in the
system. scientific American
CROCOOllES AND AlLiGATORS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
GO TO

Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and the
famous summer resorts of the
northwest, Spirit Lake, Detroit
Lake, Lake Minnetonka, Yellow
stone Park, Lake Superior, points
via Burlington Route" through
Kansas City or st. Louis. Round
trip tickets at reduced rates now
on sale. Call ON any ticket agent
or address Geo. G. Maynard, Tray
cling Passenger Agent, Dallas,
Texas. Claim
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in eIperI
menting when your lungs are In danger. Con
sumption always seems, At first only cold
Do not permit any dealer TO impose upon 70!
With some cheap imitation Of Or. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Cold.
but be sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make moro profit he may tell you he has
something just as good, or just the same. Don I
be deceived, but insist upon getting DR. King Q
New Discovery, which 10 guaranteed to give
relief 10 all Throat, Lung and Chest affections
Trial bottle free At A. Drelss' drug store
Large bottles 81, 6j l04-ly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

ing at time, but falling ortener This
change may account, too, for the heavy dews
which of late years have been remarked in
this country-a thing absolutely unknown
ten years ago. The upturned soil parting
with but little Of its moisture every day, it
returns to it at night, well nigh as refreshing
as a shower.-Frank H. Spearman in Harp
er's Magazine
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

\ most curious method of spending the
summer out of town. aud at the same time
preserving the comforts Of home and avoid
ing the bitter necessity Of rising to catch an
early train, has been perfected 10y several
young men who live in chambers and can't
afford to be away from their business. For
tue most part Office work in this season is
finished by 4 o'ciOy'.. al tl;s level headed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
Anton HanniCh,

Carriage painter, informs the pub
lie, customers and friends, that
he is now prepared to do salts
factory work embracing every
thing in his line at reasonable prices.
Country orders promptly attended to-.
shops at 2l0 Elm street, between No
Ian and Dawson streets, San Antonio
Texas, 6-12-6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

lob PRINTING-of every description, done
J at the LIGHT Office. Satisfaction given
very time. or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23
Q. a. SNOW g. 60.
Opp. Patent Office, Washington De.
Do Nor SUFFER ANY LONGER.

Do NOT SUFFER ANY LONGER.
Knowing that cough can: be
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iContinued on next page

For SALE-Two fine, large build
ing lots, on proposed line of the West
End Street railway. Price $3.50. APP
ply at LIGHT office.
Money to loan and vendors lein
notes bought. Sums from 81 900 to Sl0,-
600 to loan at and 10 per cent.
.HA1IBLETON, HADLEY d Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-23

Bag Bear in mind that Frank ]. Bel
tel keeps builders hardware and lum-
Der, at the International and Great
Northern depot. 9-ll-ly
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Press for Sale,

One first-class job press, brand new,
will be sold at less than cost. Size of
bed 9xl3. Apply to II. B. Johnson, at
LIGHT office. 5-30-tf
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21

on the part of the Grand Army of the
Republic. The sentiment of the surviv-
ors of the army of Northern Virginia on
the supposed differentiation upon the
battlefield in Adams County, Penn
sylvania, was the great point to he dis
covered. Correspondence gradually de.
veloped the sentiment, however, and the
feeling in favor of the movement grew
stronger as time passed on.
The Army of the Potomac was finally
brought face to face with the only matter
that prevented q perfect differentiation of
the two armies. Tho only obstacle in
the way of the most unique assemblage
that history con report-the gathering
of two forces that for four years shed
each others blood now to unite in one
common celebration and to rejoice to-
gether in the Identification of the COM
mon country, was a small matter Of
sleeping quarters for the participants.
Trifies have often changed the course of
history, and this comparative trifie stood
in the way of this most glorious reunion
and exhibition to the world that all our
differences have been settled beyond re-
call, and that the blue and the gray
hereafter stand shoulder to shoulder
against foes common to both.
Meeting after meeting OF veterans on
10th sides WAS held, and finally, after
discovering it was impossible to obtain
tents sufficient to accommodate the par
ticipating veterans, it was decided to
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fold as they had never done since the
Hateful days OF the great struggle twenty
Ave years ago, when the destinies of the
oUniOn we're practically decided.
An old Union soldier writes South as
follows: "Come up with us and cele-
brate the twenty.fifth anniversary of the
battle Of Gettysburg. We will care for
you as our guests aud show the world
that We are truly one united people and
that all the old antagonisms between us
who actually fought in the war are things
Of the past" This was the substance of
the invitation extended by the survivors
of the Army of the Potomac to the sur
vivors of the Army of Northern Virginia,
in the hope that the celebration of the
reunion on the scene of the greatest con-
Aict of the war would stir the patriotism
of the people generally and probably put
an end to the "bloody shirt displays
forever.
Various endorsements marked the
history of the movement. In the ranks
of the Confederate army that spirit of or.
ganization which created the Grand Ar
my of the Republic had not thoroughly
developed itself. True, there were here
and there an organized gathering calling
itself Confederate Camp; but the mem
bership of such gathering was compare
lively small. The difficulty, too, of plec-
ing themselves in communication with
the officers of these organizations was
an obstacle in the way of the managers
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21
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SEVERE ACCIDENT.

Exnress train No. SO left Orange Court
! House, Va south bound, on time at so
m Thursday morning with Conductor e.
p. TAYLOR, Engineer Watkins and Fire
man Fclly. About two miles south of
/ Orange is tr,stlc known as Fat Nancy's
lrestlc, on the Virginia Midland Rail
rad, and is one of the highest on the
road, being fifty mine feet above the
creek Train 80 was on time, under
G. =. Taylor, and moving at a slow rate
having been tagged. The engine had
crossed when the smoking-car went
through the tresile, followed by the mail,
express. passenger coach and sleeper.
Which dragged The engine into the gen
cral WI ok. The light went out instant
lv. and total darkness followed. Cries
fer help aud SCREAMS of young children
added horror t. the terrible scene and
! cople living in the neghborhood hurried
to offer assistance. The engine went
down, the pilot end foremost, thus COM
municating no fire to the wreck. All the
lights were cxinguished in the fall. As
soon as the ACCIDENT occurred, the engi-
nctr, WHO WIS but slightly injured,
walked back to Orange and
t'lcgraphed for ASS stance. e. Cox,
of Alexandria, of the engineer.
ing department Of the Piedmont Air
Line, was instantly killed; II. S. Whit
lington, of Greensboro, N. c., postal
CORK, livcl ten minutes: II. &. Bright
vel, of Prospect, Prince Edward county,
Va, postal clerk, lived until he reached
the hospital; w. b. PARROT, of ALDER
marie county, postal clerk, badly in
jur,d; J. Q. West and J. L. Walthall,
IF Washington, ID. c., postal clerks,
badly injured; Louis jenkins. of Lynch.
burg, postal clerk, slightly injured; Pot
ierfield, expr' IS agent. seriously injured;
Y. Jenning-, If Lynchburg, passenger,
internal injuries; Capt. c. p. Taylor, of
Alexandria, who was in the car next to
the smoker when the accident occurred,
was hurt about the head and one leg
was injured. The total number of in
jured are estimated at about twenty-five.
1t YVES one of the passenger coaches in
the middle of the train that ran off the
the track, causing The accident. 1t broke
down the trestle, dragging back the mail
and baggage car and engine, which had
passed beyond the point where the trestle
broke, and pulling them down to ruin it.
The train is always we'll loaded because
of the through connection it makes be-
tween Boston aud New Orleans, Augusta
and Atlanta. On an average it carries
between $50 and 200 pas engers. One of
the slcepers was destined by White Sui
phur Springs to be dropped at Charlotte
ville This car. however. was the last of
the train, anN remained on the track.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21

near the bloody angle. The men who
crossed swords, locked bayonets or ex-
changed shots through those days of
bitter hostilities will certainly come to:
gether and with clasped hands and
moistened eyes will pledge mutual sup
port to one flag and one country, the
past will not be forgotten, but the result
accepted by both will find vent in senti-
ments of patriotism, hope for the future
and rejoicing that the result reached
permitted of such a gathering as indie
pendence Day, 1888, will witness on the
billy slopes Of Gettysburg.
Those hills are now marked by many
monuments erected with two-fold OBJ
ject; first, to mark the position occupied
by the various brigade, regimental or
battery organizations that took part in
the battle, and second, as memorial to
the dead who fell upon the field or sub
sequently died of wounds received there.
These memorials dot the surface of the
valley as we'll as the hillside, and serve
to give the visitor a clearer idea of the
battle than picture or story.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21
An Average Cook.

SLOW do you like housekeeping, my
dearl" inquired Mrs. Matron of Mrs.
Newlywed.
ooh, it's just lovely! Charley thinks
it's delightful! It's such pleasant
change from boarding house fare, and he
just raves over my cooking. l love to
plan our little meals. Do stay for tea.
You really must. 1t won't Inconvenience
me in the least. All I'll have to do will
be to lay another plate. l have every
thing all ready and will only have to
speak to our girl and tell her there is to
be but one extra"
And when she spoke to the girl she
said: "Run around to the bakers and
get a dozen fresh rolls, Q pound of
assorted cake and some lady fingers.
And stop at the grocer's and get SINE
canned beef; aud get some cold boiled
tongue at the delicatesseu store, and q
jar of some raspberry preserves and some
tarts. / guess that'll be all We want but
the tea-and you can make that. It'd
Bit,
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21
A Commou.Sense Remedy.

In the matter of curatives what you want Is
something that will do its work while you
continue to do yours-a remedy that will give
You no Inconvenience nor interfere with your
bu ,iness. Such remedy is ALLCoCK's PoR-
CTS PLAsTERs. These plasters are purely
vegetable and abso utely harmless They re-
ouire no change Of diet, and are not affected
by wet or cold. Their action does not interfere
with labor or bu.in rs; you can toll and yet he
cured while hard at work. They are 30 pure
that the youngest, the oldest, the NEST delicate
person of either sex can use them with great
benefit
Beware Of limitations, and do not be deceivei
by Misrepresentation.
Ask r ALLCOCK =, and let no explanation
orsolicitation induce you TO accept sub
stitute.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21
AT GETTYSBURG.
Sketches OF Some of the Striking
Regimental Monuments.

Speaking of the ceremonies taking
place on the historic battlefield, the
Philadelphia Times, of June %, said:
We give herewith pictures of several
monuments on the field of Gettysburg.
It is noteworthy fact that this reunion,
unlike others which have preceded it,
except last years, will be participated in
alike by the survivors of the armies that
fought under Meade and Lee. The
greatest preparations were made by both
North and South, East and West tor the
reunion, and it is safe to say that the
blue and the gray will mingle on the
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21

demand Of Congress q sum sufficient to
provide shelter for all those who bore
arms in the great struggle that they
might enjoy the privilege of evincing in
IN e6ectual way that the war was over.
and the feelings engendered by it We're
buried forever, and that every man was
determined to join hands and step for
ward henceforward to the music of the
Union. The preliminary steps we're
taken and . joint resolution was lai.l
before Congress appropristing $4,000
Tor the construction of the barracks,
which, II il expected, will pass.
Meanwhile the soldiers, those who
believed in their convictions on both
sides, arc going on with their prepare.
items for the coming act of affiliation on
The sides Of Little Round Top, the crests
q Cemstsgy Hin and the dump Of trees
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21

For many years the manufacturers of DR.;
Sage's Cafarrh Remedy have offered. In good
faith, $500 for a case Nasal Catarrh when
they cannot cure. The Remedy Is sold D,
druggists at only 50 cents. This wonderful
remedy has fairly attained a world-wide repu-
tation. If you have dull, heavy headache oo-
struction of the ma. al passages, discharges
falling from the head into the throat, some
times profuse, watery, and acrid, at others;
thick. tenacious, mucous, purulent, bloody ana
putrid. ii the eye, are weak, wstery ana IN
flamed. if there is ringing in the ears, uea!-
ness hacking or coughing TO clear the throat,
expectoration o. offensive matter, together
with scabs from ulcers; the voice being
cha, ged and has a nasal twang; the breath
offensive; smell and taste impaired; sensation
of dizziness, with mental depression, hack
ing cough and general debility, you are suner,
ms n ON nasal catarrh. The more complicated
tour disease the greater the number and Ill
versity OF symptoms. Thousands of cases an
nually without manifeslin2 alf OF the ABOVE
symptoms, result in consumption, and end IN
the grave No disease is so common, more de-
ceptive and dangerous, or less Understood, OF
NOR. unsuccessfully treated by physicians.
There ara eight post-oftices III the Z. .
whose M N eS bectr, with Y.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1888-07-21
A Sunln|ei
Medicine

Summers heat debilitates both
nerves and body, and Head
ache, Sleeplessncss, Ner-
vous Prostitution, and an
"all-played-out" sensation prove
that PAINE's CELERY COMPOUND
should be used now. This medr
cine restores health TO Nerves.
Kidneys, Liver, and Bow
els, and imparts life and energy
to the heat Frustrated system
Vacations or no vacations, PAINEs
CELERY COMPOUND is the medi-
cine for this season. 1t Is a sclen-
tifc combination Of the best
tonics, and those who use it begin
the hot summer day. with clear
heads, strong nerves, and
general good health. PAINEs
CELERY COMPOUND is sold by all
druggists, 81 bottle. Six for %.
RICHARDSON & CO., Pro-
Burlington, Vt,