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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
MEETING QUEEN VICTORIA UNAWAREs.

Scotch letter TO The BusIOn IIcTdIu'
,rp.a Queen drives daily. but never till in the
af,ernoon and then. for the most part In her own
or her neighbor's forests and not on the hghro4l.
aud The efiquette OF Dceside Is peculiar. Whoever
NAV Inv chance meet tie Queen on these excursions
viii do well to behave as II he had not met her nor
seen her nor let her him. lie VIII get Dehnn
a rock or tree or otherwise as best he may make
himself Invisible, and act as II he had neither ewes
nerfeev understood Of those who live IN her vicinity,
and studiously obcyed You may be going TO dine al
g. coetio that evening: reason the why you
shouId sink into the earth sooner than put Her Ma
jcsty under compulson 10 recognize your existence
wien her soul longs for solitude.
H. on the other hand, the passef-hy be neither
tourist nor of such position as may enttle nm 10 be
lnovn hut cilie or groom, or laboer. the chances
arc that upon signal from the carriage the pos
fllons Will pull mp their four smoking ponies, ana me
Queen win ask a kindly question or TWO oI INC man
about himself and his family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
TIE DIRECTORY MIN

FrOm TN0 ITncTnUdTI
The CHAMPION unconscious funny man Is out In Avon
,t rtrrs he Is getting the and statistics for
the new Hamilton county DIRECTORY Yesterday he
called al the house OF young couple VINO nave seen
t,e, two summers and winters pass over their heads
Slncc the law and the gcsD pei made them one
How old Is your huSbandP asked the directory
man of the wife.
"TWenty-six.'
And how old are your
Twenty four 49,
How long have sou been marriedl7
1.-TWO years.
Then In the cold. far-away, ofhcia tone asked
the next question on the printed list
Have Won any grOwn-np children =
The Young wifr nearv tainted. the effort was so
great 10 suppress the historical laughter that possessed
her soul but she managed to that thcir only child
Wa SIN IN the nature Of things. baby.
This story IS almost equal to the tale OF the man
who took the I'm College Hill He called al
family where there were twins. and after being told
their age he blandly and unthnkingly inquired OF tho
dumbfOunded mother whether they were born IN tho
same State He ind followed his instructions 10 the
letter. but doing had thrown "omm"- ssnse
board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
THE USUAL PROBATION UNNECESSARY.

From The Chicago Tribune.
81 want the best suite of rooms your first foor,~
said the gentleman, registering his name
That will cost you twenty dollars day, SIR
replied the hotel clerk.
=. didn't ask you what It cost, sir; don't care
what II costs"
Guests without baggage are required to pay in adj
vance,"
Look at that card, SRI Numbered the guest
throwing upon the clerks desk card inscribed
b. JONES Halter.
Beg pardon, Mr. JONES'" said the clerk, humbly,
rs nc looked at IT, s." Boy, show the gentleman u
Room IL"
1t was the day after election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
AN ELECTION OUTRAGE.
From America


Eugene Field the widely. known Chicago htferateur;
wa IN bright and early last Tuesday morning resolved
Ia caf his ballot for the electoral ticket Of his ch9ce
lie had registered aud anticipated no delay IN
his ripbt a. native American. Approaching ih'
window of the polling booth in Lake View, he TOOK a
neatly folded ballot from his pockebook and announced
Ms Wbero was wHz yez bornl- hoarsey whispered
voice from inside. -, nj,
In Missouri checnnly answered Mr. fleh.
How long hey ycZ been IN America 49,, =,
tell you | native OF Missouri salu Mf.
Field swelling with mingled wrath ana pride.
lIev yez bin natyuaflzcd! -.
Ufterly dumhfOnded, Mr. Field dropped his baliOl,
pcfore he could recover his cOmpOsure ne vas hustled
away from tho window.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18

nor clever Yet" said lady of my acquaint-
ance how far beyond his cousin, Prince George
of Wales who, when in Heidelberg few wears
ago, could not do simple sums in arlthmeuc.
He speaks English like native having Spent
much Of his time in London . He also SPEAKS r
French Danish and Greek equally well, anu r uer
man we'll enough for all practical purposes. These
are no mean accomplishments for a young I
scarcely beyond his majority lie LETT us al tiS',
and sorry TO see him got tnls nnu 60
Creek the pride OF his subjects: They long ior
the day when a native son will again RUE Over 90
Athens and Sparta / have known many 1 81 ~
them, and their love for this young man ID aiA'0''
fhnfin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
JipAyEsE LADIES IN EVENING DRESS

From The Chicago Tribune
j. f. Worthngton has been in Japan for Ave years,
and gives Interesting account of the rapid progress
OF the japanese In the art Of civilization.
The fist month ] was IN Yokohama, I was IN
vited 10 a state ball. said he There were ahout
600 ladies present. and of that number only threo
were In foreign dress. ] was another OF those
balls this year and there about the same num-
her ladies present and there only three ladies
IN japanese costume All the ladies we're in evening
dress. The Japanese women look good deal preitcr
I'm their native dress They are too small Ia look
well In American costume, and every one OF them
walks pigeon-ocd because their feet twisted out
Of shape from wearing the big wooden shoes In child
hood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-18
HOW DID THE DOG FIND OUT

IrOn III7I"'VI'
I'm an Allegheny County family there is Dandie
pnmont skye terrier named JIM who can do nearly
All a senator can but talL
Casually al the dinner table recently Jm's particular
guardian a Young lady OF ten years, remarked that
She intended to wash Jim I'm the afternoon jim was
sitting up begging for stray morscs the other side
Of The table when his young mistress announced her
plans for him Directly the words were SAID, jim put
fis ts befweeD his legs and bOlted Nor was he seen
anywhere near the house until long after nightiall
lie diskes being washed.
stand q remark IN no way addressed 10 him
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
ConteSting His Claim.

Yesterday in the Bonham district
Bonhsm court the case of w. l.. Russell
of Bonham, vs. Fl. P. Howard post
master of San Antonio, administrator OF
the Bean estate. who claims that the
deceased was his cousin. Mr.. Russell
appeals from the county court which
appointed Mr.. Howard as administra-
tor. AS far as can be learned Mr.. Rus
sell does not make any personal claims
on the estate but asked to be made ad-
ministrator Of the estate on the ground
that he is q reputable citizen acting in
the interest Of other claimants. The ap-
peal was continued BY consent until the
August term Of the court.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
The Neighbors Puzzled.

A loving couple who has resided In
San Antonio for about two years and
lately occupying neat little cottage on
Rusk street, has somewhat puzzled the
neighbors as well az furnished food for
the gossippers BY their mysterious dis
appearance. About the first Of this
month Mr.. - returned from visit to
his mother country and soon after was
called on a trip to Lousians. But Al
this interval a., Mrs. MR. s~o.Sst no time to
skipped the town sHdenlv. none know
ing In which disction she has gone.
Toe lady i.h..sG a good position as
lea 3aS End had q large number Of 40
quaintsnces who are mystified at the
strange proceedings. Mr.. - is said to
be an industrious and good citizen, and
loved and cared for his better
half. and when he returns will no doubt
be surprised to find HE home broken up
and the "dear one gone"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
CUTIN THE NECK.
Two Hackmen Fight to Satisfy an
Old drudge.

Two Hackmen Fight to Satisfy an
Old drudge.
Two haokmen, Frank Holl0man and
George Churchill, qusrreled on account
OF an old grudge yesterday afternoon
late, at Fort Allen, q house OF ill-fsme
on Elm street. Churchill finally cursed
Holloman and slapped him In the face
and spat upon him. Holloman there
upon drew knife and made q vicious
slash at Churohill's throat, and ripped
up the flesh in very dangerous prox-
unity to Churchill's larynx, making .
wound which bled profusely. Churchill
mounted horse and rode to the nearest
doctor, DR.. Jones, who attended to his
wound. Churchill was SO angry he re-
fused to say who cut him or give other
information, but HollOman gave the
thing away later In the night to Justice
Barnes and was arrested and held 10
$500 bonds to await the action OF the
grand jury.
Today this body Is investigating the
case, and has summoned Blanche Deer
wood and several members OF her house.
hold, to give evidence In the case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
THAT CALIFORNIA CiTY.l
A Mythical Metropolis. Situated
Two Miles High.

A Mythical Metropolis. Situated
Two Miles High.
Some months ago there was dude
in town selling property In q California
town, or city as he called 1t, for COM
pany who had laid out the town. He
advertised and caught several San An
tonisns and sold them lots. Then he
went on to New Orleans and 1t Is pre-
sumed il doing the same there.
Recently, however, q gentleman, Mr..
Fl. M. Newhall, who bought some OF
the property, having occasion to 60 to
California, Investigated his property,
and writing to his friend, Mr.. Fred Cor
revon, in San Antonio, says:
SAN BERNADINo, CAL, Feb. n.
Dear Sir:-I have just returned from
the neighborhood Of Antelope Valley. l
was near enough to look over into the
valley, and beautiful valley 1t is, but
our town Of Bristol was entirely pa
per town, or great big humbug. All
the foundation that company had to
work upon was, they bought one section
Of mountsin land at cost OF about 70
cents DER acre on the side Of noun
tain some II, 900 or IL, 900 feet above the
level Of the sea. Snow stays there
always. In San Francisco they call
their town Manchester; In Texas and
some other points Bristol, and still In
other places, BOrderville. The Los
Angeles Times came out In great extra
about the great fraud Of the paper
towns. The company's headquarters
were:in San Francisco They cleaned up
with about 100000. Yours truly,
[Signed. d. ID. NEWHALL.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
He Descended.

Monday night in front Of Scholz' saloon
one man asked another for his ''little
bill" when the debtor felt insulted and
knocked the Gunner" down. UnfOr-
tunately the latter was standing op-
posite the new ladies entrance to Scholz
garden, and on receiving the blow, he
went rolling down the steps at q 2:l5
gait. Officer Seffel was soon on the spot
and arrested both men, giving them the
necessary permit for an interview with
learned no material damage was done to
either party.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
Their Annual Meeting,

The Young Mems Christian associa.
tion held its annual meeting last night.
President W.. B. Patterson occupied
the chair, and some satisfactory reports
OF the committee and the ladies auxil-
larry were made. Mr.. K. G. Hammond.
secretary, and Mr.. Gauss, OF the finance
committee, were commended for the
admirable way in which they had dis
charged their duty.
The meeting then adjourned until
April 9th. when the ladies auxiliary will
give areCeption and the business be com.
pleted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
Union Celebration.

The Union Mexicsna, or United Mexi-
can society, will celebrate their first an
niverssry next Sunday afternoon by q
grand procession through some of the
principal streets, and a flag presenta-
ton and Orations later in the afternoon
at Krisch hall, In all OF which the other
Mexican spoieties in the city will join.
A grand ball at Krisch hall will oom-
plete the festivities.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
EvanRelizing th Civ.

The PASTORS associeion met yester.
day in the Youngden's Christian Asso.
citation rooms. The Rev. E. B. Chap
pell presida, and the Rev. Drs. Neil
and ScHder, K. G. Gates, c. K, Gid
dings, j. j. Maurer, j. Hammond and
Bishop Duncan were present. The ques-
tion Of the evangellzstion OF the city
was discussed. and 1t was understood
that plan would be formulated at the
next meeting, Of which the Rev. G. e.
Giddings was elected president.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
Building Permits.

Cooperative alliance Of southwest
Texas, lumber warehouse, south corner
OF Perez and West Commerce street;
$1,000.
n. Shook, lumber dwelling, corner
West Houston and Fourth street; S..
Chas. Sohiebel, lumber dwelling, north
side OF 9Th street; 5000.
Seidel Bros. lumber addition, north
west corner OF Austin and Tenth streets;
$500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
The Grocer Skipped.

Ed. Zalmsnzig. q grocer, at the corner
Of West Houston and Commerce street,
is missing and his store has been at
trscted for debt. 1t is also stated that
he has forged his fathers name to GER
tain legal documents. Matilda Robin
son, . oolored woman, accuses him of
using 5000 Of her money deposited with
him. he is also accused of giving
count.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
Auction Sale.

Friday, March 80, at 10 a. M, will sell
to highest bidder, the entire contents of
confectionery and Ice cream stand, No.
20 Soledad street, consisting OF soda
fountain, counters, shelving, show cases,
marble top tables, etc. Sale positive.
Terms cash. GEO. PEARSON,
3.27-3t Auctioneer,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
District Court.

Mr.. J. N. Bell, as administrator, sued
the Galveston. Harrisburg and San An
tonic railroad yesterday for trespass on
pastures near the Medina and secured
1926 damages.
Mr.. John e. French, suit against tn G
City Of San Antonio was called. Plain
tiff claims one years rent at 500 per
month for removing the city office from
bis premises and going to the Kamp-
mann building without due notice thus
violating their agreement.
The case is still on trial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
Surprise Party.

Mr.. r. G. Kliefotb, residing on Mill
street, was agreeably surprised by his
comrades OF the Beethoven Maenner-
Choir last night, on the occasion of his
birthday anniversary. They had q
pleasant social time singing and making
merry until IL O'Clock. Refreshments
were served.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-27
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-01
A. CsueesiIIe, Mis-.

Mr.. @. II. Cooke, Yalobusha's energetic
and efficient sheriff, was In CofIccvillc on
business Thursday ......,ls Estes Bridges,
Of BELL Fountain, Is visiting her relatives
and many warm friends In town...... Mr..
W. q. Aiken. prosperous and cn,crpris-
ing farmer OF the Fork" was In Cohco-
villc on Thursday .....Mr. J. w. Bryant.
Of near Pitisboro, was In town one day
during tho wcck...-CapL |. I. Blount, n
leading lawyer Of Water Valley. was a
visitor TO Coifccvillc Thursday last sees. Mis-,
Katie Proyinc Is visiting relatives and
friends al Oxford this week MFRS. Ella
spence, Of Memphis, Tom, Is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Ma Scott.....Dr. N. j.
Mils,ead and Mr.. J. l.. Brown, two rising
young men Of nllatoba, Miss, were upon
our streets Thurilay.....Mn. A. T.. Gun.
tharp. who has hccn visiting friends and
relatives In Grenada, returned home Sat
ufday .,....Mr. u. ]. AElin has about CON-
plcicd his now dwclling.honsc IN the west
crn part Of town. ..... Mis- Phillips, Of Vel.
ma. who has been. visiting Miss Cornclia
Ncwhurgcr, returned 10 her homo
Wednesday last....,.Mr. Theodore Smith,
Of Calhoun county, wasi town Thursday,
and ailor payiae a short visit 10 0rcnada
returned 60 his home 10 Pitlsboro. Mr..
Clarence Bcadlcs, Of Mig Crcck, spent sew
cml DAYS In town this week visiting vi.
brother, DR. T.. 4. Bcadlcs. ..... Mr..
John Collins, from wallcrylllc, came
down 10 Conccylllc, last week, and u now
engaged In farming with Mr. Dave Collins,
49,. Capt. John Powell, Of Grenada, wss =
visitor 10 Coficcvillc wednesday and spent
the day with his many friends and old
comrades. 49,. Baseball V the ragc now, and
'fhe youths OF our country, in battle
army rIin bc r,cn nj tho grounds south
u town every evening ..... Miss Ida Hoop
or who has been absent several weeks
visiting friends and relatives, returned
homo this week, accompanied by Mis-
I.iEzic York, Of Vann's Mill.... Misses
Dora aud Dollic Ncwbcrgur, who hav,
been attending school In Reading, o., 10.
turned home last week, accompanied by
Mr.. Sanmie Ncwhun,cf.....S Several OF oui
citizens attended the dinner at New Hope
last Saturday. and returned homo highly
pleased with tho hospitality Of tho pcopl,
Of that vicinity ..,.,. CoiIecyillos SECOND
baseball nine viii play Oakland's second
nine on July 10. Tho boys arc making
many and various preparations, aud
Oakland win have 10 look we'll 10 hcl
lnurels OF they will DO pluckcd. .....
Miss Gilbert. of YcagersviIle; Mr.. and
Mrs. Avcn, Of Memphis Mira Virgins
ycagcr. Of yesgcmville, and Mis- Lirn,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-01
AZ TupeIO, Miss.

Mesdames John A. Blair and O. ii.
Clifton are visiting relatives In Aberdeen
......Mr. w. Q. Raymond, OF Verona, was
in town Thursday on business. ..... Gen.
James l.. Finley and Col. J. A. Blair went
to Nettleton Tuesday on legal business......
Col. s. X. Stribling went TO ltawamba
county Tuesday in the interest OF the
Helena, Tupelo h Decatur railroad......
Mcssrs. J. @ and William Robins spent
Sunday in Guntown...... Messrs. Branily
Fitzpatrick and lobe Belts are at White
Springs 10 spend some time......Mr. John
ii. Burrow spent several days in Saltillo
last week Mrs. III. w. Waldrop has re-
turned home after visit OF several weeks
In Texas. She was accompanied by her
mother, who will spend several months
here. Mr. NJ. H. Jones and wife, OF
Moonvile, nre visiting the family OF Mr..
A. O. Jones, OF this place. ..... Mrs. Law, OF
Verona. visited here Saturday, the guest
OF Mrs. John Clark go. MIR. James Pearce,
Of Marion, Ala, spent several days here
last week......Prof a. A. kincannon, once
resident OF this county, now supcrin-
tendent OF tho Meridian public schools,
passed through this plnce last week on bis
way 10 the Chicago lconvention..... Miss
Katie Miller. an accomplished young lady
OF shannon, who has been teaching in
Texas. Tor some time, passed through here
Tuesday on her way home ...... Mira.
ID. $. Ballard, Of this place, and
her mother, Mrs. w. II. Keyes, Of Vcro-
ma, spent the past week visiting relatives
and friends in Itawamba county. Prof.
Gag. Winston, who has many friends here.
spent several daysih Tupclo last week..
NJ. fol laat
on social visit 10 iriends......Dr. X. G..
tied here Wednesday. .....Mrs. Luke Gates
IL attending the funeral OF her aunt, Mrs.
Chism, Of Holly Springs. Capt. p. NJ.
Slavery made business trip 20 Verona last
week ...... Mr.. I'd. Nee spent last Sunday
with relatives in Holly Springs .... Miss
Mary Pulliam, Of Bucna Vista, Is visiting
at Mayor Baskins......M J. A. Gibson.
agent Of the X. c., NJ. * II. X. r., Is at
tending the convention OF the railway tel
egraphers In Indianapolis. Major +. NJ.
Goar, who has been resident Of Tupelo
for many year, recently moved 10 Fayette-
Vile, Ark. by his removal this place
loses one of its clevercst aud most
useful men...... Mr.. w. J. Curtis and
wife attended preaching at An
dcws chapel last sunday......A gen
tleman from Iowa, representing
a large number OF farmers in his country
Is here looking around with the view o.
buying land aud moving here ...... Read.
ing's iron foundry IL now In operation
hcro. aud Is doing splendid work. see. The
Helena, Tupclo 4 Decatur railroad Is nov
almost n certainty. The money has boon
raised for a survey. and work will begin a,
soon rs surveying corps can be employed
...... Work ON the new hotel here begun
Wednesday. Mr.. John TripleIt has the
contract 10 build II. II Ia TO cost $4,000
sees. The Tupclo furniture factory Is nearl,
rcady 10 begin work. The buildings an
NIL up, aud the machinery Is on The
| nrnnnd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-01

could be expected. Social amusements Of
every krd have been provided for, and
the table service and, in fact, the whole
system is broadly complimcntcd by those
who have already chosen this point for the
summer.
We are 1900 feet above the sea. Breezes
sweep over the level wooded top OF the
mountain table. The waters are famous
for purity and curative properties.
The Rev. J. II. Warren and Mrs. War
rem have arrived. They are identified with
all that is best in the assembly.
Mrs. Fraylee (nee Miss Loula Jounard)
viii spend the summer at Mount Eagle.
The Memphis colony Is being augmented
by arrivals almost daily. | do not see
why the combination OF intellectual elc-
ments here should not create to express
our now dumb impulses, reconstruct or
replace some OF tho common nouns; In
fact, crystalize into actual words OF ex-
pressive force the hints at things we dimly
see in the present vehicles OF thought.
Colony" for instance, il not the word
need TO express the delightful little com.
munity that was settled on Bohemia.
Mrs. Taylor and family are here.
Miss Browne has had the shutters OF the
Shelby County house thrown opens The
g. l.. 5. q. will be glad TO have Miss
Browne again. She was missed last year
Your correspondent will endeavor &c
collect for the readers Of TmE APPEAL al
the important facts OF our progress here
Ny next letter will be an account Of the
opening
The event oftoday Is the arrival OF Mrs
Darlington Mason and family, OF Mem
| phis.