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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
BACTERIA IN ICE.
The Latest Scare Promulgated By New
YOrk's Scientific Men.

The Latest Scare Promulgated By New
YOrk's Scientific Men.
Determined to save the human race
from rs many evils as possible. but not
always very certain what is or is not
an evil, one of our esteemed contem-
poraries is making thirgs hot for the
bacterium even in his frozen homo. the
crystal cake of North river ice; and il
postulaes as q great truth the state
ment that the ice we use is full Of
bacteria. some of which arc deadly.
So we may say the woods are full Of
crows, some Of which are white; or
the river is full of fishes. some Of
which are cells; or the world is full Of
seeds, some of which are poisonous.
There is no doubt that some seeds are
poisonous. One handful of tho
seeds of that wayside weed
the datmra stramonium would keep an
undertaken busy all winter. and sin.
gle quaker button would clean out .
Fourth ward lodging-house. But sup
pose because some seeds are poisonous
man should abjure the use Of all seeds.
His lovely dish of rice is male Of
seeds; his Vienna roll is but baked
paste made of crushed seeds; his pork
and beans. his buckwheat cakes. his
corn bread-how can he have any Of
them. and not eat seeds. lt.would not
be wise to abjure all see Is because
some seeds are deadly. and it Is fool
ish to tremble in the presence Of every
bactcrium because some of the family
are bad. It is by no means
certain that the lively bacteria
are not moro of a help than =
hindranco to man in his little life.
We can not live without air. and the
bacterium may be one Of its necessary
elements. We can not 1--we without
water. and We swallow millions Of
bac.e ria in every drink. and it may b
that they give it the taste We like.
There is not . tissue Of your body that
the bacterium does not inhabit-and
probably he considers us his own. He
may feel = senti.nen Of patriotism to-
ward us Who can say that our vital
functions arc OF the nero evolu'i0ns
Of squadrons Of bacteria? Perhaps the
great problem Of cert braiion may yet
resolve itself into the mere squirmings
Of bacteria in the brain. Let us think
kindly of the bacterinm while We are
vet In doubt-M T. NaI and ES-
press
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
p.rH AND POINT.

The course OF true love rms ovoe
. corduroy road Dosas,ly CsnIs,.
Nothing 50 wildly reminds ~ q
the brevity of life as thirty-day nosa
Many homely. unattractivs efa
gets husband ON account Of her n,
value.-LG
Men are too much inclined 70 %.
cept . pretty woman at her face value.
Tea . Sifsisga
~ often cut my oldest acquaint-
ance." said the buzz saw. IS 1t tookol
. mill hands finger.
The adaee. 1T takes . thief 70
catch thief" is not highly compli-
mentary to the detective.
We've known several women to
be outspoken. but we're still looking
for one that's been outtalkedL Dvlsf6
Photographer.
Customer Gin restaurant eating
rapidly)-''Waiter. what can you
bring me for desert, quick: I'm In .
great haste" Waiter-"Hasty pad.
din. sab. "-Epoch
We can be guided by usefulness
and happiness only by those who have
themselves found the road; never BY
those who have missed it. and made .
wreck Of their own lives.
Does your mother wear felt slip
pers?' asked an old lady Of . little
boy where she was visiting. yes
ma am. she do I've felt 'em." an
swered the small boy. sign ificantly.
The idea of using axle grease ON
bread seems utterly repulsive to some
people until they have tasted tho
fresh country butter s"ld at some Of
tho Western groceries -kebraska
State Journal.
Persons nowadays receive their
friends with open arms The primi-
tive animals received theirs with open
jaws because thew had originally re-
garded all other beings either as enc.
mics or articles of diet
Father (who has given his con-
senD-'I hope. young man. that you
know the value of the prize you will
get in my daughter!' Young Man.
"Well-er-no. sir; / don't know tho
exact value. but as near as can find
out it's in the neighborhood Of $50.
600"
Mrs Honeydove-'.D,ar me. can't
see what can keep Charles out 50 latel
Here it is eleven o'clock. He's regu-
lar slave to his business" Mrs. Twice
married (pi'yingly)-'That's what I
thought of my first husband. dear; but
the second knows it's always best to
get no me by dinner time"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
THE PEASANT KING.
An Exchange Which Brought to
Him q Lifelong Regret

One day certain King grew weary
of the luxurious life he was leading.
for. one by one. his every pleasure be-
came monotonous. and Mt last he knew
not what to do to make his life eudur-
able.
So he concluded that sure way out
OF the trouble would be to find out
how other Kings had lived before him.
and to ascertain what they did to gain
happiness and peace of mind. Ac-
cordingly. he ordered a courtier to col
lect all the books concerning Kings,
both in history and fiction. and to
read them aloud to him. that he might
collect useful information on the sub
ject.
The courtier gathered great mum.
Der OF these books and read them
aloud to the King. who still seemed to
be at loss for information regarding
the details of royal happiness. When
the King had about given up in de.
spair. the courtier came to an Eastern
story of ruler who had found hap.
piness by changing places with q
peasant.
THAT will do" said tie King to the
courtier; II have tried almost every
other plan to be happy. hut without
success. / shall now try to find some
peasant in my realm who would like
to be King In all my travels l have
noticed bow contented the peasant.
are. They seem to lack no require
ment of earthly happiness; they an
always singing. even at their work
and would give any thing TO Be y
happy 60 peasant
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
MEDIEVAL MEDICINE.

AbsurGlities of 1 n0rance in Which Ou
Ancestors Had Implicit Faith.
A lover of the curiosities of medical
literature has unearted some interest.
ing practices among the superstitiOus
people of medieval times Among
other absurtlities Of ignorance it wal
held that chip from a gallows. OF
which several persons had beer
hanged. worn in bag around tho
neck. was cure for ague. A halter
by which some criminal had been
hung was bound around the temples
as IN invaluable cure for headache.
Tumors of the glands were said
to be ''driven away" by nine blows
Of dead mans hand. while the
hand Of a man who had been cut
down from the gallows was said to
work wonders in this particular. A
ring mad from coffin was applied
for the relief of cramps. which were
also said to be dispeled by rusty
sword hanging by the patients bed.
If one had the ,oothache. one was
told to go and drive nails in an oak
tree, which. it is true. would not kill
the pain. but was a sure preventative
against future attack. A stOno with
a hole in it, hung at the head of ones
bed. was said to cure nightmare.
the cause Of that evil being
thought to be witches. who
sat on the patients stomach; hence
the pendent and stone was called a
..hag-stone." The '.hag-stone" WAS
used generally rs a safeguard against
all Of the ills which were ascribed to
impish interference; and it is aston.
Thing to find many such old practices.
the relics of superstition and igno.
rance still kept up by people who
ought, to know better. It is. for in.
stance. . custom to this day for people
Of . certain class to steal meat from
the butcher. rub It on wGris. and then
bury it, the. warts being expected &c
vanish as the process Of decomposi.
ton SETS in. The writer remembers
having tried this when q child nj
the recommendation Of . servant
girl. but. it is needless to say. with
very satisfactory results OILY stolen
mat and beef otably. was held to be
tficacioua Pricking . wart with a
pin till the blood came and then throw.
ing the pin was also said TO drive
warts away. the warts being promptly
transferred TO the hands Of whoever
picked mp the pin. A potato carried
In the pocket b still recommended to
lheumatica and hundreds Of ike prac-
tees are In vogue at the present day
among the poor and ignorant sspact
ally the immigrants ct tho Peasant
elaes. with whose ridiculous rematies
IL physician ofsen has to deal With
summary ssvvrity. -lGsdtess Ree'siE
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
NECESSARY TOOLS.

A AIendicant Whose Pitiablo Condition
Aroused Genuine Sympathy.
Il beg your pardon" said nervous
and somewhat seedily-dressed young
man. '.but can you do any thing te
assist me little to-day?'
mo. sir. can not" promptly re-
Piled the Businessman. Il don't be-
lieve in encouraging beggars. sir.
You are able to work-whats the
matter; been burned QUIZ"
IN, sir"
sickness in the family-nine chill.
dren to snpport?'
%. no."
.Forest fire sufferer or Charleston
earthquake victimP'
':Ncither. SIR"
mo blind parents to support no
property swept away BY speculation.
wasn't reduced in circumstances BY .
broken bank. eh?'
% no. nothing of the kind"
'.What is tho trouble. then?"
Il was formerly leader Of society.
and have been thrown. by the death 1t
my father. onto my own resources. II
l could only get money enough togeth-
'er to bny me a.
..Hold on UNDERESTIMATE broke In
the business mar. with emotion. Il
didn't suppose your case was 30 bad!
You are excussble in applying fpr
charity il any ono ever WAS Th're.
take that" he added. after scratching
with pen moment; take 1t. and
God bless you-it's an order Tor .
spike-tail Goa and = high collar I'm
always willing TO assist man in OBJ.
tanning tools to carry on his business!'
r. II Cayvush, in CAiesgo Tribune.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09
HUNTING SIG GAME.
aeErible Slaughter Of Elephants 70 the
Jun&lcs Of india.

seErible Slaughter Of Elephants 70 the
Junxies Of india.
4 few nights ago A. was on
visit to D.. the manager Of my tea
and coffee estate. Their evening tubs
over. the sportsmeu had. after the
manner of nesiige bachelor planters,
attired themselves in their sleeping
suits. and were awaiting the announce
ment of dinner. when it was an.
nounced that five elephants were ON
the estate. 1t was already very dark
Tor shooting. and there was NO time
Tor ceremony; SO A.. who was a
little ahead of D.. proceeded at once
to business. The elephants were al
most invisible, but A. could make
out the contour of the head of one
about fifteen yards off; he aimed for
the ear. and his first barrel missed fire;
without waiting to reload he fired his
second barrel. and the elephant coll
lapsed. D. in the meantime
gave another elephant both his
bullets in the head. Tho three un-
wounded elephants made of; but not
so DIS; he commenced stamping
up and down a glass ridge close at
hand. swearing horribly. D.
loaded again sharp. but A. discov.
cred to his horror that his cartridges
had damned. At this juncture mat
tiers began to look serious; but for
tunately the elephants fears got the
better of his temper and he made off.
A. spent a night of feverish uncer.
tainty, but the dawn of day found
him at the scene of action rejoicing
over the carcass of his first elephant
The following is also 3 story for
the truth of which l can vouch and
many Madras shikaries of the last
generation will probably recogniz,
the sportsman. q celebrated elephant
shot. lately retired from the service.
from the story. The incident occurred
early in his career. and was one of
many that procured him name for
being. if not the best one of the best
elephant-slayers in India 1t was
in the days before the brilliant
idea of preserving the most
mischievous brutcs that walk
the jungles. under the sup
position that some day they may want
to catch them. had suggested itself to
an enlightened government and. on
the other hand. large rewards were
offered for the destruction of the
virmin. On tho accession in question
he and his crackers got among herd
of elephants. but in grass SO long
that it interfered with shooting:
NJ, however. was equal to the
emergency; he went up to an elephant
and dropped it dead; then. Selling a
spare gun. he jumped onto the car
cass from which elevated perch he
shot two more elephants fright and
left" Some men talk about their
shooting averages. What will the
majority of such say to five elephants
in five shots. which feat has been per-
formed once to my certain knowl-
edge. and have been told moro than
once. by the above-men' Toned sports
man? This record. however. is said
to have been beaten by native, who
killed two elephants with one shotl
He shot cow and she fell and
squashed her calf The ASIAN.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09

Chemical analysis proves that tho
cactus of Southwest Texas b equal 70
green-corn fodder or bects ~ cattle
feed. The latter il raised on land
renting for Eve dollars per acre. TIE
cactus grows Of ITSELF ON land renting
for six cents per aero per annuin. aud
O. ill some men in this country say hat
there II no money in fecl-7eIos L.vs-
Stock JOurn1L.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09

-Deerskins arc in demand smon9
giovemakerA who ind the glove made
Of this material very popular just
now. These skins whom made mp
look Ike andress-d kids bat are ex-
tssmsly eoit and pliah1A
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-02-09

-visito--'.l am sure ron never tell
stories. do youg' Little Girl mo.
indeed We have \ servant to do that =
"A servant!" .'Yes'm. His name 3
johnson. He tends . IL doos."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10

A large roam frame house, nearly new,
fine large galleries, city water, 2 lots. a de-
lightful summer residence; So per month. 159
Seven room frame house in good order. city
water, large lot, on Austin street; $50 FER
month. l60
Rock house of rooms, bath, stable, large
yard, garden, etc, on Madison street. Pos
session given on 18th. 15S
Frame house of rooms, stable, city and
cistern water; located blocks from high
school; $2 per month. Isl
Four room cottage furnished, large lot, gar
den, stable, city water, nice location; $40 per
month. lac
e., Fiye,room frame house near Mission garden;
Frame house of rooms, on blackberry
street. los
Frame house Of rooms, servants room
and stable, lots, city water; located on San
Pedro avenue. II
2 room houses, near I. & G. N. depot
hydrant water; $40 per month. rs
Two nice frame houses on Hidalgo street
and rooms, $ll month. Y
A good hotel in a fourishing railroad town
1A
beautiful rooms, on Commerce street, suit
able for offces or sleeping rooms; modern inn
provements. 81
Rock house of rooms, large hall, gallery.
etc. stable for 10 horses; over an acre of land;
nice location; inside city limits; for rent very
cheap (132)
Rock house of rooms on Acequia street
for $40. 1856
Five room frame cottage near High school
S1S per month $50
Frame cottage of 5 rooms, kitchen, servants
rooms and galleries, shade and city water,
three blocks from Aenger hotel, SIS. l5l
Frame house of rooms, bath, etc., city
water, on avenue c, S37. l52
Beautiful room cottage on avenue B, city
water, $50. 154
Three room house on West Houston street,
SO per month, city water. l55
Rock house OF rooms, bath, etc, nea
avenue G, city water, S2I. l5S
Hambleton. HadleY g. Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10

Fine lot on San Pedro avenue, 66h. by .2zs
feet.Prce Sl2OO. l64
acres on North Flores street can be sub
divided TO good advantage into buildino lotsi
105
2 acres on North Flores street beautiful
situated. Can be bought cheap. lO6
50 acres of sandy loan land miles south of
the town of Gonzales on Cuero road, fenced
has been cultivated; about one mile
from Guadaoupe river; This land is very
rich and is one of the best farms in Texas
Price $500 90. l0l
800 acres OF the finest land in Uvalde county
q miles north OF Uvade never failing water
Black sandy live oak loan soil can al be cul-
tiVated, hne grass adapted for all kind of
stock. Will trade for San Antonio city prop
erty sell for 'sh, lG2
We have p Nv large, cheap lots, located
nesr the Sun depot and new public schoo
building.
We hav" J acres of land all fenced; extra
good hOu.. located just outside of the city
limits, en-, be bought for what improvements
cost terms one-half cash and monthly pay
meHts. HAMILTON, HADLEY L. Co.
81 acres, 81 miles from city, all fenced, 20
acres in cultivation, good house. stable and
chicken house, roo barrel cistern price, $1,000;
4 cash and time to suit purchaser on balance
50 acres of miles, south of city, small house
good locality. Price 5000. (5D
LOO acres in Uvalde county, on the Leon
river and mostly irrigable land, all we'll
1enceu pOOu mouse ana Out-DullOlng, Oe-
sirable and cheap ranch, as grass and crops
are sure every year. Price So per acre. u
$4,000 acres in La Sale county, with nine
wind mills at various places on the land, O
good, new dwelling, with outhOuses, near q
railroad depot. The land is irstclass in every
particular for grazing and farming. Price 81
per acre.
Two beautiful building lots, 50xl45 feet, sit
uated on Dgnowity hill. 1873
Forty-acre farm, 10 acres in cultivation a
four-room frame house, large barn, sheds and
store no m, fences and building all nearly
new soilsandy, good water. VIII sell cheap
or trade for city property. CD
For Sale.-l6 fine large lots, in old 4th ward.
will be sold single or in u blocks and very
cheap. 1914
100 acres in Kerr and Kendall county, 10
miles from Bocrne; running spring water all
year; good grass, oak and cedar timber: small
improvements; very cheap, at 81 per acre l20
Six large irrigable lots north of |. &G.N
K. K. depot; cad be sold very cheap. 1912
A beautiful six-room frame cottage on King
william stteet, nearly new; large hall and
galleries, fine bath room; a delightful location
and very cheap, on easy terms. 1904
S,S2I acres best grass land in Texas can all
be farmed. Good seven-room house tenant
house, barnes, cow pens, etc. A railroad
bounds 1t on one side and never failing
river, tanks and natural lakes supply an
abundance of water. Location very healthy,
and only four miles from one of the most
tiourishing towns in Texas: price S5,5Oper acre,
Onehfth cash. Plenty of time on deferred
payments and low rate OF interest. II
800 acres in solid body situated in Crockett
county on the waters of the Llano creek.
This track lies gently rolling and is first class
grazing land. Price $3.50 per acre. GO
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10
Business Chances,

We have for sale Il business suitable for one
or two ladies, in desirable location, now
paying 90 per cent on investment; will require
between 5000 and $1,000 capital; owners de-
sire to leave city. We desire you to investi-
gate this, for it is seldom an opportunity like
this occurs.
The best business of the kind in the state of
Teia can be bought for $4,000. $4,000 cash,
with good security. Do not ask about this I'm.
less you mean business. 40
Coal mine, about 500 acres, near a thriving
city, leased for 40 years, vein between and
feet thick. 40 feet from surface. Contract for
all coal that can be mined at a good margin,
can be bought cheap on account of owner GO
ing to Europe.
Special Bargain.
1870 acres of fine land, in Medina county, al
fenced, wire; new rock house cost $1,000;
good timber and grass, with plenty of water,
lakes and river. Also 500 head of fair grade
of stock from to 7 years old, and over 200
calves, all in good condition; will sell land and
stock together or separate, AT hard times
prices; $500 acres adjoining, all fenced, ca he
leased. ll8
For Sale or Trade--CorpuS Christi
PROPERTY.
We have beautiful residence of seven
rooms, barn, stable, and all necessary out
buildings, together with over seven acres of
land all nicely improved and situated Oh the
bluff at Corpus Christi This desirable proper
take one-half in improved San Antonio prop
erty. The situation is lovely and everything
in good condition: there is a fine oyster bed in
front and fish tank fifty feet in diameter back
of house. A desirable residence In every par
ticular.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10
A MarriaRe.

We have just learned Of a marriage
whish occurred some months ago In
Msmphis Tenn. The contracting par
ties are Mr.. Fl. l.. Arringdals, Of Bslti-
more, Nd, and Mrs. A. M. Owens,
formerly Of Georgia. The bride 10 well
know In our city, was quite q favorite
in society, and We deem 1t meet even
at this late hour to extend our best
wishes for the complete happiness OF
this welded couple.
Mrs. ArriDgdale, nee Mrs. Owens. is O
sister TO Mrs. Henry Carter. and aunt OF
our popular townsmen Messrs. Tom
and Charlie Mutually.
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ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chsslsy, Peterson, Clay County
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the
truth of which is vouched for by the -esdeRts
Of the town: II am 70 years old, have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lsmeness
for many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now / am free from all pain asd
soreness, and am able to do all my own house
work i owe my thanks to Electric Btters for
having renewed my youth, and removed COM
pletely all disease and pain" Try bottle, sos.
and 81 at A. Dreiss Drug Store. +qly
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Wonderful Cures.

A. Dreiss, wholesale and retail druggist of
San Antonio. Tex, says: 1--WE have been sell
ing DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bit
tiers and Bucklen's Arnica Salye for four
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universe satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effect
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by use of a few bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters, We guarantee them
ALWAYS. Sold bv A. DRESS. 1-9-lY
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The Old Doctors

Drew blood, modern doctors cleanse it
hence the increased demand for Altera-
tives. 1t is now we'll known that most
diseases are due, not to ever-abundance,
but to impurity, of the Blood; and it
as equally well attested that no blood
medicine is so efficacious as Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Zone of my children had large sore
break out on the leg. We applied
simple remedies, for while, thinking
the sore would shortly heal. But it grew
worse. We sought medical advice, and
were told that an Alternative medicine
was necessary. Ayers Sarsaparilla
being
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Fine Printing.

The LIGHT is prepared to do the finest
printing on short notice. Do not claim
to be the cheapest in the world, but will
bet that We employ the finest job printer
in Tsxas-turn out emily frat class work,
at fair, living prices.
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For Rent.

Pasture Of 1000 acres, 81 miles from
center Of city, Plenty grass and water;
till March l, 1899. at $500 per month,
to reliable party.
5-4-6t HENRY TERRRLL, CITY,
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For Sale, Ice MachInes.

We have two good ice machines, all com.
plete aud in good working order, with eapac-
ity Of ave tons per DAY. Price, $4,000
Frame house of rooms and two corner lots,
5Oxl5O each; located on Government hill.
Price $500; one-half cash.
HAIBLEroN, HADLHY & Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10

BAYARD has demonstrated at length
the uses to which he can actually be as
signed as democratic secretary of state.
He has carried little Delaware into an
endorsement of the present administra-
ton. As the Irishman said, "It is a dale
OF mustard for so little mate" Bayard
will In future years be the synonym OF
by-wOrd.
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Furnished Free.

If you wish to send reliable Information
about San Antonio and West Texas, to your
Hadley s. Co., who will furnish 'all you want
FRBR 8-3l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-05-10

All the members OF the Uniform
Rank, Knights Of PythiaS, are request
ed to attend the meeting Of Elk lodge
tonight. Business important.