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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
Poison Trees of the Caribbean.

We came to numbers of manchineel
trees. These are so far identical with
the deadly upas that their effects are
nearly the same; quite, so far as test
ing them and getting away alive per-
NIT me to say. If a raindrop glides
from a manchineel tree and strikes
the skin of an unwary stranger it poi
sons instantly with effects like those
of "poison ivy" did not know the
tree when rainstorm drove two of us
to shelter beneath its low, thick,
glossy-leaved branches, but in few
minutes dizziness and nausea came
on, with great languor, and we got
out of its influence at once to give it a
wide berth for all future time. Neither
of us entirely recovered from the poi
son for two or three days. 1t appears
to exhale from the leaves, is densest in
a rainstorm, and is soluble in water;
but its nature has not been investi-
gated so far as l am aware. Natives
say that even handling its wood will
POISON the hands of susceptible people,
although 1t may have been cut long
time,-Anlerican Mdgdzi1le.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
The GREAT HESPER.
BY FRANK BARRETT.

s,,,,oereo oacr swinging MS arms IN the
vain attempt to get an equilibrium, tnen
he shot forward, ana Iel headions oo"h'
down, down INTO Lne aosss. ,,os ho
held my breath; II seemed minutes De
Iore that nolIoW pong Ieacneo ". oe aos
telling US that van Hoeck was gone LUZ
ever ana tine srreas hesper Win nin
T., .h.
Ihere was coru, anu ~ spa.e' ,. ~ n
coils. Weighing one END with STONE, }
tnreM an emu acIo's " "a. pi"0 "a ',' bridos
the cut ropes were k k r ana ana p [naIt
once more FORMED, ne IlJsseu' anu Nhe''
down by me over poor Lola -,
he examined ner wounu, anu snooA hh
heaa IN W of the r rps on the
smoothest part OF tne rock ana atoeHPae Hl
70 nIt her upon ~. pui sne piuset tn Sesist
ner PAIN, ana sne noiioIeo US W ~; ueS ~
linen polntlng up"aru' she iiiaoe sish' ioi
us 70 leaye her, -,.. ~ ,oor
Not whlle you are MIN US, iS pUoa
gel, salu her latner, Nun IN NOR oae
IMAM haa ever ngaru IN us s poiV tnod IN
we nad Ghe nask, anu some lopu ~ q
Wailet. we ave "heh we "ere huhsiS'
seated pesiue LOLA ,., t,., and III.
Then exhausted WIN fatigue, anu 'te
terrible strain we hsiI oeen supJe ;,I W
we unconsclously leu asleep, NH Tt f H,
backs resting agalnsC tne rock, Lne t tSa
thlng OF whIch ! n Mas conscious is was 'n'
pressing OF Lolas ups upon my manu-
Brace toucneu NY arm . - o,ro
mPardner'" ne sald' III Tone vi awe
"Ihe klds gone.
looked Where nau seen ner ylhg NV, Ml.n
her lace 10 my hand; sue was g3ne nCer
ally; There was niue STAN Oh oioou up
on the rockla crop IuItner on Sh5
close 10 the cage Oh the piatLorh. oIe naI
Kept her promise-she hau peen gooa' ano
now the suterings OF her short lie were
ended. .,.,.,
She knowed II was no sood our "ai.ih
poor Ittle cuss. :.
felt something In my hand; opening IL.
tound ring mao pought ior Lola DIG
mad shppeu IL there Oelore she "eh''
III.
Sir Edmund and Edith came 70 oan ~! ne
90 IN June the loyeliesI seuson t VI ma
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
The Land of the Midnight Sun,

The inhabitant of southern coun-
try can with difficulty comprehend
how fully the shortness of the winter
day in the far north is compensated
by the extreme duration of daylight in
summer. As we steamed up the har-
Dor of Christiana at noon on bright
June day it seemed like the entrance
into dreamland. The sensation of
seeing the sun low on the horizon at
midday, and finding it scarcely lower
at z in the evening, is far more easily
remembered than described. The
towers of Christiana always cast long
shadows, and the dreamy feeling is
only intensified when the sun persists
for hours in staying above the horizon
until, at 10 o'clock, you can still see
the men and boys playing games in
the fields. Bedtime is movable feast
to the native in the summer season,
and comes not at all to the visitor 1n.
less he darkens his windows and per.
suades himself that il ought to be night
if it is not.-ScribEer's Magazine,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

Yale boys wanted money to invest
on their team last week, and how some
of them procured it Is suggested by
this story, told in the New Haven
Neaos; "A few days previous to the
Thanksgiving game, young man,
who wore glasses and bore the APP
pearance of being Yale student, en-.
tered a local ready made clothing store
and asked for a suit of fair material
and price. He was quickly fitted.
Then came the fun.
"Shall / send the bill to your
father?" inquired the salesman. LET
me see, you live in Buffalo, don't you?
I'll fix it-say $40 or $50. can give
you the remainder in three days any
way, or, if you are hard up, I'll adj
vance it now"
The figures named were double what
the suit cost, and the customer, who
is one of Yale's youngest professors,
asked the clothier what he meant.
The clothier' explained: "Oh," he
said, 81 do good deal of that.sort of
thing now for the boys, and | am will
ing to accommodate you if you want
it."
The professor thanked him, smiled,
and said he thought he'd pay. The
merchant was, at last accounts, una
ware that his customer was a profess
sor, and not student. The professor
thought the story too good to keep and
told it to some of his friends. Its
cruel publication may end a clever
scheme to deplete the parental pocket.
book.
I'm l. n .4s-..5z
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
MISSING LINKS

Electric lights are now being used by
submarine divers with great effect.
1t is said that Chauncey NJ. Depew
carries 100000 of insurance on his
life.
There is another hitch in the deter
mination of the German army rifle.
They think now the bullet is too small.
DIR. Schenerlin of Berlin has inocu-
lated dogs with the newly discovered
bacillus of cancer. So far no cancer
symptoms have been developed.
The mystery of how Mr.. O'Brien got
his new pair of trousers in Jail is ex-
planned. A friend visited his cell with
two pairs on and gave him one.
The buyer of a large Cincinnati
tobacco house, who is paid $4,000 a
year to know good tobacco when he
sees it, neither smokes nor chews.
An English engineer proposes by
means of electricity to condense the
solid part of smoke, and send the
solidified portion back to the furnace.
Mr.. Labouchere graciously remarks
that the royal family of England treat
the ex-Empress' Eugene kindly only
because they hope to be remembered
largely in her will.
The Emperor of China's presents to
Queen Victoria consisted of ju-yee or
scepter in green jade, other articles in
white jade, and sixteen embroidered
scrolls on white satin.
Molkte is reported to have said re.
Gently: sin my youth it was pre-
dicted l should take part in three great
wars. have taken part in two"
When may we expect the thirdP
Miss Helen c. Smith, daughter OF
Ex-Governor Smith, of Vermont, has
taken the degree of NJ. P. at the st.
Adams Cooking College. M. p. in
this case is said to stand for Master of
Pies.
The Chinese Government has just
appointed Henry Merrill Chief Com
missioner of Customs at Corea, at a
salary of 1900. Henry is Vermont
boy, and was born and raised at Dunn
merstol.
Rufus C. Hartranft, ofPhiladelphia,
has one of the largest and most COM
plete collections of old American
plays in existence. There are more
than twenty thousand distinct titles in
his catalogue.
A citizen of Toronto, Ont, was
arrested and fined the other day for
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
Business Chances.

nice business with good will and fixtures,
business suitable for lady or invalid, one Of
the best locations in the CITY. The rent of
house only $40 per month. Price $500. (42)
The best business of the kind in the state Of
Texas can be bought for $4,000. $1,000 cash,
with good security. Do not ask about this un.
less you mean business. az
A good paying, neat little business, good
well, stock and fixtures; for 5000
For Rent-A beer saloon, with fixtures and
furniture-new room house and good lOca-
ton. Only Sl3 per month. As
Grocery and Sundries store, on railroad, ~
miles from city, doing good bushes; post
Office and express can be had IL desired; for
sale cheap; owner going to Europe. Ask for
partiCu Is
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

PostOfIlce saloon anl pavilion; also store
room adjoining. lOi
Frame house of rooms, on blackberry
street. los
Furnished rooms with or without board
mice locality blocks from avenue C ,s car
Two store rooms, near West Commerce
street. 1881
One of the most desirable stores on Com
mere nerce street two stories and good dry cellar
Five 60 room neat cottage near High
school. convenient to street car line. GU
Frame house of rooms, sorvants's room
and stable, lots, city water; located on san
Pedro avenue. II
A beautiful rock house of 5 rooms, neatly
furnished, five minutes walk from Main
plaza. (53)
Finely furnished rooms. first and second
story, delightful location; for man and wife
only; reference required. t12)
Building. formerly known as Mason Blanch
restaurant on Market street. "A
2and 4 room houses, near I. Il G. n. depot,
hydrant water; SO per month. 70
Two nee frame houses on Hidalgo street,
and rooms, Sll month. 4
Small rock house, near corner Of Commerce
and South Alamo streets. Two good treplaces,
wood shed or stable. $50. No. 10.
Large two-story house of II rooms, rooms
| have ire-places, two cisterns, stables and
acres enclosed, two miles from the Cathedral,
| S35 per month. (S2
"A nice rock house on Garden st., to 9
rooms, nice yard. good location. Rent $500
per month. liz
We have some delightful furnished rooms
| on st. Mary's street; best in the city. 81
beautiful rooms, on Commerce street. suit
| able for offices or sleeping rooms; modern i'm
| prOvements. 81
Nice brick house, 8 rooms and wash house,
one block from postofice; $500 per
/ month. 100
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

A column and q half telegraphic re-
port of football match was omitted
yesterday by the night editor to make
room for a prize-fght, the description
of the latter having a lesser tendency
to disgust the average reader, Mem.
nhis Aliniancha
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

For Sale.
Lots on Government Hill.
Lots on Dignowity Hill.
Lots on Prospect Hill.
Lots on Tobin Hill.
Lots near Arkansas Pass depot.
Lots near Sunset depot.
Lots near International depot. 9-l2-tf
HAMBLETON HADLEY & co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

Indiana is proud of her new State
Capitol because it cost 100000 and
looks good enough to be worth $780,
900, 000-accOrding to home estimate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

A FRAME HOUSE of seven rooms nearly
"A new, fine yard with hydrant and cistern
water, half block from street ear line and only
five minutes walk from Main plaza, fine not
house complete. all included at Si,60O; one
half cash. cs})-2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
Hambleton. Hadley & Co

JOB PRIN11EG-Of every description, done
81 at the LIGHT office. Satisfaction given
every time, or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

DOCK HOUSE of ten rooms, stable, a very
~ large lot with river front and good shade.
three blocks from court house. Price 5000,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

If you want 10 buy or sell propert'
call on Bambleton, Hadley & Co., No,
East Commerce street. 97tI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
For Rent.

-Hamblcton, Hadcy & Co. advertise houses
stores, rooms or farms to rent free :of charge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15

lie ba G0iltinusdl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-15
FOR SALE:
FOR SALE: "A L,

9zeA FOR SALE: "A LARGE 2
Es.:M story frame house, with rooms
IjiiiH bath room, large halls, galleries
etc. All modern improvements
and conveniences. A beautiful yard, two lots
with fine grass, flowers and shrubbery. One OF
the best residences In the city, delightfully."- 10
Gated on San Pedro avenue. sl-2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15
prince Bisrnarck at Home.


ID. Perivier of the Figaro has been paying
d visit to Friedrichsruhe, and accident made
him an eyewitness of the meeting between
Prince Bismarck and Count Kslnoky. He
says:
"Close By the station stands q little coun-
try inn, which is much frequented by peo'
ple from hamburg and more distant places,
anxious to catch 8 glimpse of the Cbanoel
ior, | had barely taken a seat at this inn,
when mine host said, If you want to see
Prince Bismarck, make haste and go to the
Kalnoky.' I had Just reached the unpre-
tending little station when the Chancellor
drove up in G small open carriage, drawn
BY two horses. Two huge black Danish
hounds csreered in The dust alongside. The
Chancellor aiighted with e very brisk and
spripgy step for an old man Of 70 He went
up to the station master. and shook hands
With him, raised his bat 10 the few people
present, and stood leaning against one OF
the cast.iron pillars supporting the Veranda.
thus hsd an opportunity OF having q
good look at him. The B smarck now be-
fore me was very different FROM the Bis
msrck | used to see 10 Berlin elk or
seven years ago, before DR.. SchWen'
niger took him In baud. The Bismarck
OF to-day is thin and bony. and the doctor
has, it Is we'll known, disencumbered him OF
his unhealthy fat merely By preventing bis
drinking with his meals. BE is looking re.
markabIy we'll, his gait ia swift and auto
matio, but denotes real vigor; his complex
ION is clear and almost pink, no doubt the
result of the health.lsden breezes from the
German Ocean and the Baltic. l remark
also that the features are softened down
you scan them in vaiu 20 discover that
hershness, not to say %ferocits, which ara 30
apparent in bis photographs It may, how
ever, be due to the fact Of his being in civil
Ian curb. His soft felt hat, very much the
worse for wear. his long gray coat and heavy
stick, give him the aspect of q plain country
gentleman come &C the station 10 meet 9
friend. When be dons his uniform he Is an:
other man, and looks the surly trooper all
over. The country folk have repeatedly
noticed this difference. The Chanceilot's
healthy appearance is not deceptive. All
the people 10 whose midst he lives tell me
that bis health is better than it has been tor
years past and a proof of this 10 that this
year it has not been found necessary to send
him to Kissengen."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15

WARRBNTON-Trains Noa so, 81, 81, 50, 80
and SO connect daily 20 and f.om Werrenton.
FRANKLIN DIy'SiON-Dsily except Sun6ay.
Leave Rocky ut. 700 2. n, strive Franklin
Junction 1915 .. m; loaye Franklin Junction
7:30 D. N. arrive RocGY lit 1880 {. Ii.
GORDONSVILLE-Trains leave Orange cor
Gordonsville 1I:40 3. M, ESQ p. "a. ara 500
p. N. daily, and 500 g. IN. daily except Sundsy
Returning, leave Gordonsvilie for Orange $50 q.
H., 1875 p. m, and 1886 p. II. daily. and 1910
a. m. daily except Sunday.
SLEEPING CAE SERVICE.
On trains Nos. 30 and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
era between New York and Montgomery, via
Danville.
Or trains Nos. 50 and 53 Pullman Buffet Sleep
era between Washington and New Orleans, and
Washington and Augusta, via D2nviiie.
On trains Noa. sd and 80 Pullman Shoppers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Cher.
lcttosYilie 2nG Cincinnati.
On trains Nos. "a aud Sc Pullman Buffet
sleopers between Washington and Memphis,
via Lyrchburg.
Slecpers between Washington and New Orleans.
viz Lynchbarg and kcnnosaw route.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria from V.M. depot ct 500 an.
and 4:45 p. NJ; arrive ct Bound Hill 11:30 a. ~.
nd 1920 p. 10.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos a. NJ,
and 1:25 p. m, arriving 81 Alexandria 1T S:26
a. M. snd $50 p. m.
The 6:55 q. N. train from Alexandria c0nnectg
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
vile and Winchester, and at Lsesbu.g with stages
for Aide and Middleburg.
Tho $3.50 s. II. train and $50 p. m. train from
Alexandria connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court Hcuse.
Through tickets on aale at the principal s~rstiong
to ell points. For rates or information spply to
sny agent Of The Company, or 10
J. s.. B. THOMPSON, D. ?. a..
Alexandria, VI.
JAS. i. TSYL0R. G. P. 4.
Washington. D.. c.
SOL. HAS. r. ". Richmond. "a.
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Opening and Closing of the Mails

Opening and Closing Of the walls.
Northern msila close st 7:3O and 1880 a. NJ.
and 12:45 and $50 p. n. Open at $50 a. m,
1900 m. and $50 P. IN.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at o:Ao
and 10: 80 q. M, 6:46 and 300 p. M. Open at
$50 and 11:30 g. II.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at 500 and 11:15 an. and 9:Oo p. III
Open at $50 a. m, 1900 II. and $50 : n.
Manassas Division mails c!cse al 80 p. %.
Open at 1000 q. II
AIeIandria and olnd Hill, Va, mails close at
$40 q. IN. and 4:10 P. m. Open ct 9;OO a. m and
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
Oh, Herndoa, Leesburg, Purcellville and Bound
Hill, Va, close at 4:10 p. In. and open at 500 an;
Western mails close at 12:4o 4:oo and 900
81 "a. Open at $50 q. m, 1900 N. and $50 pm.
Washington, DC, mails close at $50 and 1o;3o
a. M, and 1916, 4;40 and $50 p. IN. Open
at $50 and 1000 3. n, 1900 m, and 500 and
Ofaco Hours-Open at $50 q. Ia. Close st $50
I'm. Open at $50 p. N. Close st 7 p. m.
Sunday Hours-open ct 500 q N. Close at
$50 am.
CLRRIERs' scsEDULE.-Collections made on ;,
trip routes-6:30 and 1000 c. m, 12:20
zoo and 600 p. m. On "Trip route-6:3o and
1000 .. m. and GOO IN. -oo
Deliveries made at 500 6. m, u III. and o:oo
su~nday-carriors window open at 800 and
sioae at $50 q. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for
children teething, is the prescription of one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years With
neyer.fsiling success By millions Of mothers for
their children. During the process Of teethlng
lis value is incalculsblc. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhGs, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents a
bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation. Dizziness. LOSS Of Appetite,
Yellow skin ? Shiloh's Vitalizer Is a positive
cure. Sold by E. 6. Lead5eater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15

tA7 /. JUENSON Z CO.
WHOLESALE G2OCEE>
GENERAL COMMISSION NERCnIEf5.
and Dealers in
ALL KINDS 2F LIQUOIS,
Have on hcnd GG3SUE1's k, Xxx, Xxx
au1 PURE OLD RYE. OH CABINET AZ
MONOGRAM WHISKIES; also BAKERS sru
TBOMpSCN'a PURE RYE EaIsEINS 20 wi:sf
they invite the attention Of the Trade.
Orders from tie ~country Tor merchandise hall
receive prompt attention.
Co~rsignnents of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
iuce solicited, for which they guarantee the high.
oat market prlces and prompt returns.
Northeast corner OF Cameron and Royal a5saets
sop14 6lezandEia, FA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-15
DIRECTORY
Or THE--
PRINCIPAL Business Houses Of The City

Banks.
Rurko & herbert, cor. King and Fsirtas stIre.
NtiSsus' National Bank. L. ". cor. Prince =
Eco streets.
tTeesa.
Books, Stationary and Printing
.. Z. French, so King street.
ST. Dyson, sos King street.
China, Glassware, sc.
J. Miller, Son s. Co., 65 King street
Confsctloners
Henry Brengle, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Eotious
Fichberg / Co., cor. King and Royal sis.
A. =. Slaymaker, los King street.
lie. Tsckett, 100 King street.
Druss and Chemicals.
" s. Creighton < Co, n. W. cor. kioe Al
soyal streets.
= s. Lesdbeate, & Bro, 7 S. Fairfax street
s II. Lunt, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
I'D. q. Lunt, n. E. cor, King and Washing
streets. n.
Waraeld 8 Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax street {.
Grocers and Liqno- Dealers.
! C. Milburn, II u. Royal street.
Charles King s. Son, 81 Cameron street.
Harlow g. Bro, Il. W. cor. Royal and Gamer
Atroets.
W, a, johnson, I. o. coz hoyGl anc Cauof
streets.
togton streets.
8, VIM. Ramsay, cor King and st. Assph ST.
Hardware and Cutlery.
J. z. Creighton & Son, SO King street..
ST. eaSe, cor. King snd Pitt streets
Jewellers,
H. wil6t, 10 n. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, smoot & Co, No. % corner Cameron and
Iosiah b, D.. smoot, 81 north Union st.
Aaehinists.
as. Moore, 65 Union street.
Wcoa and Gcal.
VA, smoot & Co, foot of Princess ST.
J. Zimmerman, foot OF Queen ST.
A FULL LINE OF FANCY BASKETS just re-
"A ceived by
decT &c.
TUNEsT GUNPoWDER and OoLONG TEAS,
II 81 per lb. Other Teas at reduced prices ag
isn8i J.. c. MILBURN'S.
MALAGA GRAPES and CAPE COD CRAM
M BERRIES Just received.
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F|0UNDERS AND MACHINISTS.
". S.
Iron and Bras Faltl
saIPsHI9B AID BLACKgxlrg
Oh poMINIoN WOE

nos. SO eod 65 Union street, Alezaudris Y,
viii furnish snd repair I'll kinds Of Msclilr
Iron sno Brass Castings, Wrought and Caei III
Fences. llul WORK, Ship and Blacksmiting at
r5ois. 5fiH Picks Facing Esmmers, and al IR1
OF lii ToGz asde ssd repaired S. tho saora
novice, ana ., reasonable 9riccs.
'rbe highea. market price psid for 0ni Wro'.a
lad Gact Irun Brass srd Copper. jGl