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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
The Holly Tree.

Although the holly is one of the most
beautiful of our evergreen plants, it is COM
paratively rare that it is found domesticated
and adjoining the lawns either of our suburb
an villas or the grounds of more extensive and
remote country places Many forest COM
panions of the holly have been removed from
their parent soil and made to flourish in all
their original vigor and beauty near the
abodes of men. but it has, for the most part,
maintained its wild estate of savage freedom,
and in general is only to be seen in its full
glory in the spots where it has been planted
by natures own hand This apparent neglect
of plant, which is second to none of the
evergreens in its ornamental character, is due
to no want of aesthetic appreciation on the
part of arboriculturists, but to the belief
which generally prevails, among anna
teur gardeners at least, that the holly
will not Lear transplanting, and will languish
and die when removed from its native soil
Many country gHntlemen and farmers have
made the attempt only to fail and the fail
ureSshave been so frequent as to discourage
many others who would have been happy to
adorn their grounds with this healthy,
wholesome tree, which with its suggestions of
the Christmas season of good will, seems, as
it stands amid the winter snow, with its red
berries and wealth of glistening green, to be
a tonic and a refreshment to the physical
vision, and to bear on every bough a genial,
nearly message, full of good cheer and hope.
Baltimore Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
rS't
\ Trained Goat.

A traveller in the Holy Land, says NJ
Holder, was one day stopped on the road by
an Arab, who said he wanted to show him
how his trained goat performed The trav.
eler, nothing loath at being entertained where
such a novelty was hardly to be expected,
expressed his willingness and the perform
ance commenced.
The Arab dismounted from a miserable
donkey, spread a small carpet upon the
ground and called up demure looking goat
that had been following behind. From a
bag the man first took a number of blocks,
six inches long, cylindrical i'll shape and two
inches across the top and placed four upon
the cal pet at a small distance apart. The
goat Immediately stepped upon them, care
fully putting a foot upon each block. Now
the Arab placed in his mouth a small reed
musical instrument and began to drone a
monotonous air that was evidently appre-
ciated by the goat, as it pricked up its ears
and assumed position of deep attention.
Without stopping his music the Arab then
lifted one of the goats fore feet and slipped
under il another cylinder, and repeated the
operation under all its hoofs. In this wav
the goat was gradually lifted until finally the
pillars Of wood were four feet from the ground,
the patient animal preserving its balance per-
fectly and appearing as if standing on stills
That the music, if it could be called music,
was an important factor in this performance
was very evident, for the moment it ceased
the goat began to waver and tremble; but
upon the strains being revived the animal
seemel to acquire fresh confidence. When
the music entirely ceased it toppled over and
fell tc the grohnd.
Tho next trick if we NAV so term it. was
to build up the columns in an uneven manner,
so that finally they were removed from under
the fore feet, the animal standing upon its
hind legs OH the pillars, three feet in height
PHILADELPHIA Times
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
Australia's Mary Anderson.

There seems to have been an extraordinary
scene at the wedding of Miss Elsie Jenyns
Australians Mary Anderson, in Newcastle
New South WAKES. The people besieged St
Andrews cathedral and the marriage party
had a struggle to get to the altar, the actress
fainting in her afIianceds arms. Many ladies
and children also tainted from the rough
treatment they received. Seats, ratings and
gas standards were broken down, curtains
torn, carved woodwork Clipped and floral
decorations destroyed. 1t is well for the
sanctity of cathedral aisles in New South
Wales that popular actresses are not married
every day.-Pall Mall GazNtte.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
Funeral Thieves,

Many thieves ply their business almost ex-
clusively at funerals. They come in at the
front door, explains New York detective,
with the clergy, the bearers, or any respectful
BILE, people with whom they may fan in
"Once inside the door, the whole house and
everybody in it are at the mercy of their
clever and industrious fingers. 1t is an easy
matter for one of them to slip up stairs and
rife the chambers while the solemn services
are in progress. Servants are easily per
suaded that he is only the undertakers man.
and nobody else would have sufficient assur-
ance or cause of suspicion to intercept him
Then, the crowded drawing room or hall
offers the adept pickpocket tempting har-
vestn-Detroit Free Press
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

The boy who gravely stated in the chemis-
try class that 'coal is made of diamonds, u
belonged to that variety of original thinkers
who prefer their own interpretations to blind
reliance on a text book
A governess in private family was once
astonished, in history recitation. by the
statement, THE queen, on hearing this news,
was SO frightened that she few into flinders. "
What can you meanT exclaimed the
teacher. ut is given in the book, The queen
fed into Flanders"
'Oh," replied the pupil, II thought it meant
she was frightened to pieces youths Com
panion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
CustaVe Brandt's
GERMAN
II + .saP-B
BLOOD PURIFIER

Snre cure for Pain in in the Stomach
Flux, Running Sores, Dyspepsia, Liv-
er complaint, Fever, and Kidney dis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
A LITTLE POET.

Out in the garden wee Elsie
Was gathering flowers for me;
20. mamma" she cried. hurry, hurry,
Here's something rant you to see"
Invent TO the window. Before her
velvet winged butterfly flew,
And the pansies themselves were not brighter
Than the beautiful creature in hue.
20. isn't it prettyY" cried Elsie,
With eager and wondering eyes,
AS she watched it soar lazily upward
Against the soft blue Of the skies.
u know what it is don't you, mammas'
o, the wisdom of these little things
When the soul of poet is in them,
Its pansy-a pansy with wings"
-Vick's Magazine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
The Only Objection.

a certain politician holding Office now IL
Washington comes from Gilead -, and he
is proud of his native town. 1t is told of
him that on one occasion a visiting clergyman
preached in the village church, and during
the course of his remarks he exclaimed: SIS
there no balm in Gilead" Mr.. Blank jumped
TO his feet at once. "Of course there is" he
sung out to the horror Of the congregation
but you cant get it on Sunday. washing
ton Critic
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
What Are we Here For.

Only to look up bargsins.in real estate, lool
at the following:
1000 acres improved, only miles from CITY
permanent water, plenty of timber ana grass,
only Sl2 per acre.
rs acres adjoining the Fair. Ground, $500. per
acre.
1000 acres all fenced 80 feet waterAver front,
S2.25 per acre.
AZ acres in West End addition at at a bar
gain.
100 Leagues of Mexican land at As cents per
acre.
small houses in center of city, from $3.50
to $1,000.
Property on Commerce, Houston street and
PlaZas at bargains. Beautiful residences very
low at one-thrd cash. Good business proper
ty and houses to rent.
QNice cottage of 3 rooms, gallery and large
stable city water, neaIIS, S. shops, only $50.
One-third cash and Sl5 per month. 1923
HAMILTON. HADLEY Il Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

the ANNA! on The head, knocking Il down.
The boys then jumped on to the animal and
held it until one of their number went TO the
school house and got the teacher. Together
they secured the beast and took him to the
school house, where they now have him alive
If there are in California four youngsters
with better grit we would like to make their
acquaintance. -Susanville Advocate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
DR.. WASSERZUG, DALLAS, TEXAS

All Private Matters Cured! Prompt attention
is given to all correspondence. State symp-
toms and medicine will be sent c. o. d. every
where. DR.. WRsserZug is a regular graduate
of p years practice. diploma in office on all
sexual, nervous, and chronic diseases)
Four wears residence in Dallas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
Young LYNX Hunters,

Norman Barry, teacher of Milford school,
was in town last week and related a story of
some adventurous Milford youths and lynx
He said that four of his small boys were out
in the woods when they came upon a large
lynx One Of .bem -tooka stona and struck
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
Read the Following Testimonials
SAN ANTONIO, TEYAs, Dec, Is, 1888

SAN ANTONIO, TEYAs, Dec, Is, 1888.
To Mr.. Gustavc Brandt, San Antonio:
Dear Sir-The medicine | bought from you
has cured nv wife entirely of FluX, and she
is ggain able to do her household duties in
snite of her IS years of age. l am sure that
your medicine only cured her, as my wife re-
fused TO tax any more medicines from her
nhysicipn While / hereby express my thanks
I would be glad at any ZINE to recommend
vonr medicine. Respectfully,
FRITZ WELLER, 709 Avenue d.
hereby certify that after use of several
teasnOOnsfuls of Brandts German Herb Med
icjne nv indigestion disappeared at once, and
7 wnuId be glad TO recommend yOuf medicine.
JOHN KRAFT, Il Turner street.
procured procured bOtsle of Brandt's
German Blood Purifyer, and administers a
teasnOOnful to my Baby, who wa in a dying
c0nditiop, and when | gave it six hours later,
the second teaspOOnful, the child was de new
horn and is now strong and healthy,
respectfully, CHARLEY WILLIAMS,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
c19~Many other testimonials from San An
ionic citizens can be seen ut my Office.
TRY MY SURE CURE FOR TAPE WORM.
PRICE 8LOO PER BOTTLE
PREPARED ONLY BY
GUSTAVE BRANDT,
214 1-2 Market st, SAP Antonio
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
To.-Young and Middle Aged Men.
ASSURE CURE.

The awful effect of early vice, which brings
organic weakness, destroying both mind and
body with its direful ills,
Permanently Cured!
Palpitatlon of the heart, timidity, trembling,
nervous discharged so much to be feared,
ugly imaginings, dislike TO social life and
brooding melancholy. MARRIED MEN, or
those entering on the happy life, aware of
ply steal debility, excitability of the nerves,
quickly assisted. NO MINERALS USED !
Young people losing their health and spend
ing time with those uEskilled and unqualified,
causing fatal disorders to the head, throat,
nose, liver and lungs, stomach and bowels
speedily cured. Let not false modesty deter
you from calling at once on
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

Cad, Painter,
Has gone back to his first love, and
can be found at 1856 East Houston
street. His reputation for first-class
sign work is well known to all I'm
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
The Midnight sun.

Imagine yourself in ship at an.
Choir looking west or straight in front
of You. There is n broad expanse OF
sea little 10 your right hand, behind
you will be the rugged coast, and TO
your left the long, narrow ford be-
tween the islands and the main land
that the steamer has just traversed.
You watch the sun as 1t slowly. slowly
sets; the islands and the coasts look
like dark rich purple, and the
shadows cast by the ships masts grow
longer and longer.
After Bit when the sun has sunk.
apparently twelve feet from the hori-
zon, it stops and seems to remain sta
tionary for about twenty minutes: then
the very sea-gulls hide away, while the
air all of sudden strikes chilly. Each
one has an awed, expectant feeling.
Soon the sun rises very slowly once
again, and the yellow clouds change
with his uprising to even greater
beauty, first TO the palest primrose
and then to blush pink. The sky.
which was just row rose-color, be-
comes gray, then pale emerald green,
and lastly blue. Rock after rock
stands out, caught by the suns raysa
and the reign of day has begun once
more.~-A Jubilee Jdunt TO Nor,cay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

Dress well, even II your tailor has TO pay
for IL.
Feed those who are already overfed.
They viii probably return Il.
Most animals are fashionable. Few men
are.
The most conspicuous adventmer Is the
most reliable weather-cock.
No man knows society better than he
who has worked his way mp, and there is
no greater scoundrel than the one who has
worked his way down.
Snow is white till people tread il down.
SO most OF as are tolerable till the world
has rubbed it's dirt into us.
Seldom hazard an assertion. When re-
tGiling a scandal OF marriage, preface
your statement with. as it true that?" etc.
This is never compromising.
The object Of extreme discretion is to in
trench imbecility and impotence.
Speak well of everybody till they are ir-
retriably broke; then listen to nothing in
their favor.
Shnn poverty; its consequences are con-
tagious.
In these days gentleman must be n
snab. Formerly snob could not be a
gentleman.
Snobbishness is worldliness without
KNOWLEDGE of the world.
Don't be ashamed of your vices; what
irritates US are our virtues.
Follow these instructions, and YOU will
be considered "nice."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
The Origin OF PINCH.

Punch is new beverage compared
with wine and some other straight
drinks, but it is probably one of the
oldest relics of the mixers art. Punch
Genes from India, and is so called be-
cause it is composed of five ingredients
spirit, lemon juice, sugar, water, and
s2ice. 1t was introduced into England
by cailors in 1850 or thereabout For
some time its use was confined to sail
ors and roustabouts, but finally it be-
came popular with women on account
OF its mild yet exhilarating effect. THO
new drink was not long in finding its
way into good society, however, for in
1850 it was the most ! opular drink
served at any of tho club houses OF
London, and was kept constantly
standing on the royal sideboards.
PtuSLHr9h DisUatch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
Deeps and Shadows.

The shadows murmur, but the deeps
are dumb.
And do you know, to put new in
depreciation on IN old bit of wisdom,
that is why we love the shadows. We
stroll beside the broad, deep, voiceless
river. There is no song in oil the silent
stream. Its bosom bears the fleets of
commerce; shallop and steamer and
raft drift down its silent current to the
sea. BY dock and slip and bending
willow sweep its noiseless waters. But
when we reach the winding brook. sing
ing over the white, shining pebbles,
murmuring around the messy rocks,
whispering through the swaying reeds,
va sit down and listen, and tho music
and charm of it's incessant babble drive
away every care and every thought of
sorrow and trouble. Who is it that said
the music OF running water produces in
us mild insanity or something like
that? True it is, "the shadows murmer.
but the deeps are dumb" and SO we
love the shadows.
Yes, my son, yes. That is perhaps
the reason why so many people love
you. BY and by you will be older
you will become deep. Then they will
hate you. Bob Byt1dehe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
Origin OF aUncle Sam [.

Speculation has recently arisen regarding
INC origin OF the term Uncle Sam as APP
piled TO the United States Government
In the war of 1912. between this country
and Great Britain Gilbert Anderson. of New
York, purchased in Troy, N. Y, large
amount Of pork for the American Army
1t was inspected by Samuel Wilson, who
was popularity known Us 'sUncle SAM The
barrels OF pork were marked "E. A., u. s., y
the lettering being done facetious en-
ployo OF Dir. Wilson
When asked by fellow worlIrnen tho mean
ing OF the mark for the letters u. s., for
United States, werc then almost entirely
new 10 thcm), said 'he did not know unless
IL meant Ebert Anderson and Uncle Sam. y
abiding 10 Uncle Sam Wilson
Tho Joke took among the workmcn, and
passed currently, and "Unclc Sam him
self bcing present, was occasionally rallied
ON tho increasing extent Of his possessions.
Soon the incident appeared i'm print and the
joke gained favor rapidly, till it penetrated
and was recognized in every part OF tho
country, and, says John Frost, the Boston
historian, will no doubt continue 50 while the
United States remains "A nation.
IL Is now firmly imbcdded in the Mosaic
OF our language. like "ippecanocn log
Cabin" and other short but expressive
phrases, which refer 20 important events in
the history of the Republic Both svrippa-
canoe" and LOG Cabin" have taken ON
removed force and vitality since their adop-
ton by Hon. II. III. Warner, OF Safe Cure
fame, in tho naming OF two OF his great
standard remedies, the principal ono known
as Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla They
are based upon formule so successfully used
by our ancestors in the cure OF the common
ailments 10 which their ariuous lnbors rem
dered them liable in the good old Log Cabin
days.
Tho name Of Warmers Safe Cure. like
wise, will be held in high estcem, as familiar
as a household word, while il continues 10
cure the worst forms of Kidney Disease
which the medical profession confesses itself
unable TO do.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

a. w. Nj lor, Of UDiontown, Pa. is
The cnvicd pos.ess)r OF an object Of
considerable curiolty and veneration,
viz: lie brew shekel, said TO be be.
tween 600 and 5000 years Old. II is
a rare thing TO see one OF these ancien.
coins, or pieces Of money, Of the kind
for which Joseph was sold into Egypt.
in rare Old col n, n heirloom, has been
in Mr.. Millcr's family for several gener,
atoms. Il Yves brought from Jerusalem
by ono Herr Isaac Abrams away back iu
tic distant pist. Mr. Miller values this
little shekcl 40 5000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
The Mind In,lnn.v

The mindsie lousy is harder for some
women 10 bear than the heart jealousy.
No vulgar dead of coarse unfaithful,
ness can implant such sting in the
breast as does the drc,d that the man
who is loved may iod higher p easure
with nother woman than the one who
loves him. The coarse infdeliiy may be
despised the contempt IL shows may be
met with contempt; but the loftier feel
ing TINT IS satisfied by the loftier sym
rathy cannot be disposed and t,eated
with contempt. st. Louis Magazine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
NapoIeon,s Memory.

A gentleman once said, in Yelling
toms presence, that great memories are
generally the sign of great talent, and
instanced Napoleon, who could single
out soldiers in reviews and call them by
name to step out of the ranks.
This is great mistake" replied the
DIXIE. I'll tell you how he managed
it. One of his Generals, Lobau. used
to get ready for him n list of soldiers to
he called out from each regiment.
When Napoleon rode up opposite to
regiment he would call out the name
of the soldier to be honored, and the
man would step forward was all.
Il also doubt the goodness of his
memory" continued the Duke, "from
the looseness and inaccuracy of his
statements. In his works. mean all
that he has ever written-yOu never
find thing related precisely as it hap
pened. lie seems to have no clear nor
distinct recollection; scarcely once has
he ever tripped into truth"
In another conversation WELLINGTON
said that Napoleon's genius made him
20 pre-6minent that all of his marshals
seemed inferior to him. "He suited n
Wrench army exactly. and at their head
there never was anything like him. I
used to say Of him that his presence on
the field made the difference OF forty
thousand men"
The devotion of the French army to
Napoleon is illustrated by the fact that
several Of the French prisoners wound
ed at Waterloo, shouted during the
agony of amputation "ViUe Z En-
peretiTF Exchange.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

""Hf T'UPI' IAtIHHc 20 Takc Cod
Liver Oil on account II it, unpleasant taste.
rms difhcu ~ has been overcome in SCoTT's
EMUIs on of Cod Liver oil with Hypopho,
phtes. il cling es pnlat1blc as milk. and the
most valuable icmeiy known for IA treat
ment OF consumption. SCrofula and Bron.
chiils Aencrql Debility. WASTING, Diseases OF
children, Chront Coughs and Colds has
caused physicians in all par of the orld TO
u IT. Physicians report our little patients
take il with pleasure Try SCOTS II muisin5
and be convinced
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

A CARELESS critic, who was criticislng n
young lady's father severely across the
dinncr-table, paused n moment to say: Il
hope no is no relation OF yours. Miss LIP"
QuicS as thought she replied, with the ut
most nonchnlance: "Only a connection Of
mothers by marriage"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

To The Edttor-Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above
named disease which ] warrant to cure the
worst cases. SO strong is my faith In its vir-
tues that will send Il zee n sample bottle and
valuable treatise TO any sufferer who will give
me his p o and Express address Resp'y'
III. q. ROOT NJ. g. lS3 Pearl ST. New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09


scrpon they have hosomed strong
Faorc Prescription" is invigoratng
ghood womanhood
skfl physician delicate
system whole
debtated
only
SOLO by
Deeh printed bole-wrappe, faithfully
ASSOCIATION proprtOr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

1T adds nothing to the self-rerpect Of
John l.. Sullivan that he has to get behind
Une-cent stamp in order to link il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

The tide of mans life, after it once
turneth and declineth, ever runneth
with perpetual ebb and falling stream.
but never foweth again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
Cntnrrh Curcd.

A clergyman, after years OF suffering from
that loathsome disease. Catarrh, and vainly
trying every known remedy, ut last found a
prescription which completely cured and saved
him from death. Any sufferer from this dread
full disease sending self-addresscd stamped
envelope to Prof. j. a. Lawrence, SO War. en-
ST.. N. Y, viii receive the recipe free of charge
III afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye-water. Druggists sell at pc
per hottie -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

Within a week eight sets Of twins and
five Of triplets have been born in Pike
county, Ga.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09
RadlcaI Curc Cor EpiIeptIo Fii..

THOSE who cry the loudest have gen.
orally least to sell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-09

The cleansing, antiseptic and healing qualities of
DIR Sages Catarrh Remedy are uneauaed so cents