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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08
Bridging the Gauges.

The formal opening by tho Viceroy
Of tho great railway bridge across the
Ganges ut Benares was a memorable
ceremony. The work has taken seyon
years to complete, and It's successful
accomplishment is one OF the grandest
Of tho many grand engineering
triumphs achieved by BriLlsh enter
prise In India. The magnitude Of the
task may be gauged from the following
figures: The length of the bridge, from
end to end Of tho girders, is 1923 feet;
there arc 1G spans, seven OF 35G feet
and nine of Id feet; the piers of the
larger spans are founded on elllptical
wells, 10 feet by 2S feet; tho piers vary
in depth from G3 feet to 152 feet below
ground leyol; the weight OF the mater
ial used in one OF the deep piers is
about 16, 900 tons; tho total weight OF
the steol girdcrs is Clos tons. The
main spans are the longest yet con-
structeu III India without tho use Of the
cantileyer foffs of Orders, and the
foundations CT some OF tie main piers
are the deepestsin the world, The en-
glneering problems that were presented
in the preparation Of the design and in
the carrying out OF the work were of
Immense difficulty. A river had to be
spanned 5000 feet wide; with a bed 10
an unknown depth Of pure sand, over
which tho level Of the water during the
cold weather months was about 81
feet, rising during floods to % feet,
with n velocity Of about 20 feet per
second. In order to give ample room
for the free passage of boats, the height
Of the structure had to be fixed at 25
feet above tho highest recorded flood
lovel,
The undertaking cost altogether over
rs lakhs Of rupees. the cost per lineal
foot being RS. 1877. The first brick
was laid Oh January 10, 1882, and the
bridge was ready for traffic in October
last, tho work having boon carried on
all these years not only by day, but also
by night, with tho aid OF the electric
light except during the very cold wealth.
er. The Benares Bridge completes the
plan Of the Oudh and Rohilkund Rail-
way under the &pntract granted to tile
company 20 yeats ago. Itbrlngs Luck.
now into direct railway communication
with Calcutta by q route 90 miles shorter
than that via Cawnpore, all places north
Of Lucknow and between Lucknow and
Benares participating Ill this great adj
vantage. The bridge has been named
after Lord Dufferin, and it is certain
that no more splendid memorial ever
handed down an Indian Viceroy's
name to postery. War has It's glorious
traditions, but the Dufforin Bridge Will
speak to the eye for, wo trust, count
less generations to come, and its con
temptation by the natives Of India
should prove itself "a liberal educa-
tion," showing them the marvellous in
genuity and indomitablo perseverance
Of the men to whose lot has fallen the
guidingOf India's destinies.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08
DETIIIlIE'S
Tho Picture That Won tho Medal OF
Honor iii tho Salon.

An enormous landscape crowded
with figures has occupied M. Z. Deta-
lie. the ablest military painter now
living. Ills LIE Revo" has the a +
good fortune Of combining thorough
realism with the supernatural. and yet
bringing both into harmony with q pa
thetic effect and q highly poetic mo.
two. The landscape is II view OF a
plain just after dawn, and tho lower
fringe OF the cloudy sky is tinged with
rosy lustre. AS far as tho eye can
reach the gently rising land Is occupied
by a host Of French soldiers bivouack-
ing on the heather, amid white bould-
ors and wild !lowers. In tho extreme
distance their diminished forms
and piled arms are sharply defined
against the silvery horizon; in line be-
You'd line Of slowly drifting smoke,
their watch.nre stud tho landscape;
while, closer to the front, q group of
officers sleep in heavy cloaks, their ga
bres stuck In the ground at their sides,
buglcs and lorgnettes hanging from
the hits. On moro than 0ne Of their
intensely expressive and characteristic
faces we discern the impression Of
dreams. 1t is needless to ask which Of
the slcepers has been given the cloudy
vision Of the upper air which comprises
an innumerable host of soldiers Of the
First Empire following their eagles and
shot"torn banners, and with n accord
moving eastward in a thousand ranks,
with arms, horses and artillery Of ali
sorts, In noiseless and regular array.
Tho majesty and passion Of this vision
are mainly duo to the fact that M. De-
'taille has, with rare taste, given to tho
cloudy vision only tho substance OF a
dream, not obtruding It on our notice.
and to his sleeping. host all that solid
ity which his amirable skill IN painting
arms, armor, military clothing and i'm
plements can secure. In all respects
Gle Revo" is his masterpiece.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08
Tho Dutchcss and BouIangcr.

The Duchess do Dino. from whose
abundant Golfers are said TO have come
Tho funds that assisted in securing Con
eral Boulanger's election, brought to
tho eccentric Marquis M almost prince
ly fortune, which no appears to have
found available in furtlcring his poll
tical schemes, lie being q Republican Of
the Rochefort typo. One OF his peculi-
a%ritics, it is stated, is to occasionally
surprise tho Anarchists by forwarding
them q handsome check. Tho Duchess
was formerly Adele Livingston Strauss
Of Now York, and was divorced from
her American husband.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08
HAIRS ON PLANTS.
How They Servo iii Many Ways as a
Help and Protection.

f.HEa. EYsnt.HU
tMf i4 --- E aiMl
The surface Of many plants Is cover
cd with hairs. These hairs are usually
slender outgrowths Of the epider-
NAL cells, and may consists Of rows Of
cells placed end to end. The end cell
may be sharp pointed or consist OF q
nearly spherical body. Many Of the
hairs branch so as to give the plant q
woody or felt like covering. Some
plants have stiff hairs with sharp, hook
ed points and these arc easily broken
OF, after which an irritating fluid may
flow out. OF such are tho hairs upon
the ncttles.
The structure Of the hairs upon
plants is so various that it is natural
for any one to inquire al to the use Of
these surface ontgrowtls. When we
look at the buds which arc formed in
the autumn, and have the future young
branches rs their vital parts within, it
is found that the scales are thick and
often covered with q dense growth Of
hairs. Over it all there may be q coat
OF yarnish which serves to keep out the
moisture. 1t is not difficult to see
that in such cases tho hairs serve as
n protection. In short they help TO
keep tho young inclosed tender parts
without, in much the same way that
the hair upon animal bodies is a pro-
lection against cold and other external
trying circumstances.
In like manner the hairiness or ordi-
nary leaves and stems may aid in pro-
tccting the plants that bear them.
These hairs form a layer through which
the liquids Of the plants do not readily
pass. Ibis may be of great advantage,
and it Is a matter Of general ODserva-
ton that plants which are at home In
All arid situation most abound iii hairi.
ness. Thus the grasses and even shrubs
Of the dry plains Of this country are
enthusiastically light colored, due to
the multitude OF hairs that cover tho
surface. This rule Is so we'll observed
that an expert may easily claim the
ability to determine the natural habitat
of q plant by noting the nature Of Its
epidermis.
It is true that tie hairy covering may
serve to protect the plant from animals
which would otherwise feed upon, and
possibly destroy it. In such cases the
hairs are often large and stiff, ana be-
come ~disagreeable to the palate OF the
animal. But, however this may be,
the chief use or the hairs OF the aerial
parts of plants Is to mitigate the sudden
changes of temperature, and act as a
check to rapid Transportation OF moist
ure.
When we go below the SURFACE Of tue
soil the plan changes; and then the
plants are provided with hairs for the
purpose Of increasing the absorbing
surface exposed to the food-bearlng
particles or soil. These root hairs. as
they are termed, are most abundant
upon the young 1Orils. and therefore
are located where the surrounding cir
cumstances are most favorable therfo
rapid and quick transmissions OF the
soil water.
Hairs serve many special purposes,
as fer example in the flowers, where
they may form structures which materl-
ally aid IN the cross. fertilization Of
plants, through the visitation OF in
Eects.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08

Mrs YERGERZMy husband plays a
little game OF poker 0 and then, but
he only does 1t to amuse himself.
Gus DE Smlth-Yes, I know nll about
It. I've played with him myself, but I
notice he don't seem to DO very much
manaed wien he loses.
Tho black lace bonnet has still
many admirers. It Is made with full
frilIs Of lace all around, and Detwcen
the d0ublerows Of lace nre dainty little
wreaths and clusters Of multinora or
banksia roses, OF Of yiolots and forget
me-nots, with foliage and grasses.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08
BEYOND THE SKY

Let us wander I'LL tho sunlight
Towards tho land Of flowers and son
Where tho morry flashing brooklets
Murmur nil tho summer long,
Whore tho sky Is over cloudlcss,
And the winds arc mild and fair,
And the flowers are over smiling
III tho pure sweet scented air.
Whore tho pcarly gates Of morning
Usher in tho golden day,
Mid the matutinal chnntings
Of tho s%ong-birds blitho and gay,
Where tho waters Of old ocean
Lave the crystal shining shore,
And tho mighty waves and pillows
In deep crested thunder roar.
Lot us wander ever onward
Towards this blessed, happy land;
Let us chcor our gloomy pathway
With this vision wondrous grand;
And the days will bring us nearer
10 that promised land on high,
And II souls will soar tho sooner
10 this land beyond tho sky.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08

Bathing suits are really pretty and
tasteful this season. One for q young
lady has trousers extending just below
the knee, trimmed with rows Of mar.
row braid; princess body with wide
evers from shoulder to button OF skllt
on olther side; double-breasted 'front.';
trimming across tho front in yoke
shape: embroidered anchor In the
front; collar yoke trimming, revers and
sleeves are mado Of rows OF narrow
braid, set on In cross lines; plain rows
{ bfald around the bottom.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08

Believe me, every nan has his secret
sorrows which tho world knows not;
and oftentimes we call 0 man cold
when he is only sad.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1888-08-08

Il good shollac can be made by taking
two cans Of the same height, but with
one a half-inch larger in diameter than
the other. Have tho smaller can sold.
cred fast In the centre Of the larger
can leaving q quarter Of an inch space
all around. The cover should project
down into this space about two inches.
II this annular quarter-inch space be
filled with watOr 1t will prevent abso-
lntely any evaporation from the shellac
when the can Is closed.
n acW method Of extracting sugar
from molasses has recently been propo-
sed by using wood spirits methylic
alcohol, which has the property OF com.
pletely dissolvinQ molasses or strip.
Sugar and salts may be separated as
oxalates, while the organic acids and
nitric substances remain in the solution.
There IS much additional IRE risk III
this process. rs methyllc alcohol Is very,
inflammable.
Nv. j. Gordon offers to trot Cling
stone and Guy against any team IN tie
country. They havoc pole record Of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
TRIPLES.

Deserted are the beaches all,
The torrid days are almost O'er,
But though the leaves begin to fall
The cowslips in the mead. no more
Boston Courier.
The lazy mans pet flower is the
dahlia.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Talk about lively times on election
day. Wait until the women come to
the polls at this city election, and see
what a hustle there'll be.-Boston
Post.
Tom Ito Dick, who is always in
debty-"There was visitor to see you
today Dick-"That SO? What
was the amount? Did he say?-
Yankee Blade.
Mutton chop whiskers on a man of
English Lord style, although most
conspicuous, are not all there is OF the
man. They are merely side issue.
-Picayure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
TO CORRESPONDENTS

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
TERRIBLE FORWARNINGS.

Cough in the morning, hurried or
difficult breathing, raising phlegm,
tightuess in the chest, quickened
pulse, chilliness in the evening or
sweats at night, all or any of these
things are the first stages of consump-
ton. DR.. Acker's English Remedy
for consumption will cure these fear
full symptoms, and is sold under a
positive guarantee by
IO) RAGLAND & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Innnortant N.cWs

Ihave arranged for u sale Of 500 fine
residence lots in one OF the most deSir-
able portions Of San Antonio, which
sale will he made during the fair,
thereby offering facilities for invest
ment to both visitors and home peO-
pie. Look out for flyers and see me.
J. A. H. HOSACK,
lift AUctiOneer,
2OS south side Main Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
THOSE who think that Cassiano and

THOSE who think that Cassiano and
Belknap pooled their issues can ex-
anime the returns from Be1ar county
by precincts and they will see very
strong evidence that the exact oppo-
site is the truth. Where Cassiano's
strength was greatest Col. Belknap
got light vote in the great majority
of cases, and the converse of that was
true as regards the vote for collector.
1t is easy to make charges, harder to
substantiate them upon the returns.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
TERRIBLE FOREwARNINGs.

Cough in the morning, hurried or
tightness ' in the chest, qufickened
pulse, chilliness in the evening or
sweats at night, all or any of these
things are the first stages of consump-
ton. Acker's English Cough Remedy
will cure these fearful symptoms, and
is sold by RAGLAND & Co (10)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Tuesday, November Is.

A magnificent military parade will form
promptly at O'Clock a. m. on the plaza, to es-
cort distinguished guests TO the fair grounds,
where a telegraphic message will be received
from President Diaz, formally opening the
exposition. Reception rendered distinguished
visitors in exposition building. Grand must,
cal concert by the Gfamous Mexican band
Trotting and running races in the afternoon
including an exhibition race by the cele-
bratt PAGER BET with running mate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Saturday. November II
MEXICO DAY,

Set apart and dedicated to the citizens of the
Republic of Mexico. who will be present to
Join with the citizens of the United States in
celebrating the International feature of the
great exposition. Thousands of citizens will
be present, and the festivities of this day will
be unda the management of DR.. P. Ornelas,
Consul Republic of Mexico and honorary di'
rector of the international Fair association.
The famous Mexican band and splendid
Mexican Opera company will participate in
the festivities.
AT NIGHT-There will be a magnificent dis
play of fireworks by Pair & Son, Of London,
England, in honor of our Mexican visitors
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Thursday, November 10.
COLORADO DAY.

In honor of an excursion from Colorado I'M
der the auspices of the Fort Worth and Den
yer railroad, when our Texas congressional
delegation has been invited to be present.
Grand musical concert by the famous Mex
lean band in exposition building. Trotting,
pacing and running races in the afternoon.
AT NIGHT-Grand fireworks display on the
grounds by the world-renowned pyrotechnists
Pain g. Son. of London, England-the most
gorgeous fireworks ever seen in Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Anton Harnich,

Carriage painter, informs~the pub
lie, customers and friends, that
he is row prepared to do salts
factory work embracing every
thing in his line at reasonable prices.
Coun try 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, 1888-11-14
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal SCOTS EMULSION with
HyDophosphiteS 1t is as palatable as milk
and easily dgested. The rapidity W tn which
delicate people improve with its use is won-
derful. Use it and try your weight. As a
remedy for Consumption, Throat nfeclons
and bronchitis, it is unequaled. Please read:
II used Scotts EmulsIons in a child eight
months old with good results. He gained
four pounds n very short time. mo.
PRIM. NJ y AlMhAma. 81 I-I6-f
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
The Reputation

Of Ragland & Co.'s City Drug Store,
for accuracy and reliability, coupled
with the polite and courteous atten-
ton which they bestow upon their pa
irons are the factors in their increas-
ing success. Slit
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
PRONIPTNESS.

First cold, then cough, then con-
sumption, then death. II took DR..
Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption the moment [ began to
cough, and | believe it saved my life"
Walter n. Wallace, Washington.
q RAGLAND & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Do Nor SUFFER- ANY LONGER.

A cough can be checked in day,
and the first stages of consumption
broken in a week, by taking DR..
Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption, and will refund the money
to all who buy, take it as per dlrec-
tons, and do not find our statement
correct, For sale by
(3l RAGLAND & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14

For sale. 9S) acres. land all fenced
on Castroville road, Is miles from the,
city, running water. A bargain, at S.
per t;r5. 50 I'm pl3J0l, Ut
10 10-0I-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
FLAMING FIRE IN THE VEINS.

We hold positive proof that Acker's
English Blood Elixir cures all blood
poisOns where cheap sarsaparillas
and so-called purifiers fail. For sale
by RAGLAND d Co. l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
PENNSYLVANIA Coal,

Buy your Pennsylvania nut and
egg coal from the San Antonio and
Indian Territory Fuel company. 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
WHY WOMEN FADE.

Women lose their beauty because
colds undermine their life. DR..
Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption is an absolute cure for colds.
NJ RAGLAND & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Friday, November l6.
ABANSAS PASS RY. DAY,

When there will be excursions from along
the lines of this railway to the Far Grounds
Grand Musical Concert by the Famous Next
can band in Exposition building. Trotting,
pacing and running races in the afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
For Rent.

Rock house of AK rooms, large stable, one
acre. of ground: SI5 per month 23
HAMBLE1OH. HADLEY " Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Wednesday, November IA.
CHILDRENS' DAY.

When all children under L years of aee Will
be admitted to the grounds during tie day
FREE! Grard musical concerts by the ia
nous Ne yican band in exposition building.
Trotting and running races in TIE after.
noon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
Monday, November l9,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DAY

San Antonio Knights of Pythias will enter
tain all visiting knights, and in procession will
visit the grounds, where the knights will en-
Joy themselves.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14

Lord Sackville does not drop his
his, but he dropped a more important
letter.-WashingtOn Post.
The CottOnseed Oil Trust has put
the price Of that delicacy up to five
cents a gallon, and pure lard, fire gilt
butter and imported sardines may
sympathetically advance at any mo-
neutrality-suspicious. Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14
NICK. 5 ! SOS Oo8 COSTS 90 $50 Oo$A 90

Legal advertisements 81 90 per inch first in
sertion IS cents per inch each.suDsequenC nser-
ton. Trustees sales 81 90 per inch first inser-
tan, 25 cents each insertion afterwards.
Reading matter, editorial page, - cents per
line each insertion. Local.columns 20 cents first
Insertion; 10 cents first week, cents after first
week Special rates on 50 andIOO lines running
for q month.
Home advertisements payable on the first of
each month. Transient advertising payable n
advance. Only metal cuts printed
Special rates given on-larger space and long
time advertisements. Discount given for cash.
Announcements for State and County officers
Ten Dollars in advance.
rz-All contracts or bills must be approved by
the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14

A farmer digging ditch in Ros-
common county, Mich, was made al
most delirious when he unearthed an
old iron kettle nearly full of stuff that
looked like silver dollars. His Joy
was short lived, however, for the
coins proved to be counterfeits, and
such bad ones that the fellow who
made 'em had evidently buried them
because they couldn't be passed on
any hnlV
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14

nTrR Twmtehe etee in
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Secretary
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-14

In the forenoon an attractive bicycle race
will occur on the track in full view of the
grand stand. Also a grand musical concert
by the famous Mexican band in the exposition
building.
In the afternoon, trotting and running races,
including an exhibition race by the celebrated
racer, U BET, with running mate.