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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
Idleness is a Dangerous

In the kidneys. When inactive they
speedily fall into disrepair. Those
obstinate and fatal maladies, Bright's
disease and diabetes, ensue with
terrible certainty upon the inaction of
the organs affected. Catarrh of the
bladder, enuresis, gravel and
strangury are also to be apprehended
from partial paralysis of the bladder,
of which weakness and sluggishness
are the causes. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is fine tonic and promoter of
activity for the renal organs, and one
which can be relied upon to afford
them the requisite stimulus without
exciting them-an effect to be feared
from the unmedicated alcoholic eXcit-
ant of commerce. A further bene-
ficent effect of the Bitters, by renew
ing activity of the kidneys, is to en-
able them to drain from the blood in
it's passages through them, impurities
productive of rheumatism and drOpsy.
Nervousness, fever and ague, consti-
patton and dyspepsia are conquered by
the Bitters. 2-l9-6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
Paris Exposition 1880.

Parties desiring to 90 to Paris, will
find it to their advantage to join the
excursion of the Texas Industrial and
Agricultural association, which will
be conducted personally by the di-
rectors of the association, who are
familiar with the language and GUS
toms of the French people, and who
will take care of the wants of its pa
irons. We are agents for all trans
Atlantic lines, and are the only ones
organizing an excursion to Paris. Do
not be misled by parties claiming to
make speciality of European travel,
but if you want correct information,
call on or address us at our office, 4l0
East Houston street. 2-9-tf
The directors of this association are
Thos. H. Abbott, president; Henry
Ryder-Taylor, secretary; J. J. Olsen
jr., treasurer; Arthur J. Gaul and
George Caen, men we'll known and
esteemed in this city, whose names
are a guarantee of good faith, not
withstanding what Interested rival
shipping agents may say to the con-
trary. 2-13tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
HousEKEEPERS! LOOK HEREM

HOUSEKEEPERS LOOK HERE J!
There is no mistaking the leading
position taken by Wolfson in the fur
niture trade of this city. In dining
room furniture, refrigerators and per-
ambulators he leads the Texas trade
and is left behind in nothing. His
stock of rattan goods is complete, alike
i'm baby carriages, room suits, rockers
and fancy chairs. Note the following
list of goods and prices:
Baby Carriages, parasol and canopy
tops, steel wheels, from $500 to $500.
Rattan Parlor Suits; very finest,
from SIS to Sl25.
Pier Mirrors, from SIS down.
Upholstered Parlor Suits, $40 and
upwards.
Rattan Rockers from 81 to Sl2.
Fancy Tables in antique oak, cherry
and mahogany; also fancy rockers
all styles, all prices.
Book cases, wardrobes, office furni-
ture of all kinds in endless variety.
Dining room furniture, including
pillar extension tables from $40 and
down; leather seated chairs to match
tables; sideboards of elegant design
in cherry, antique oak and mahog-
any.
Bedroom sets in all the fashionable
woods and marbles, from $40 to $3.50.
Folding Beds in table desks and
wardrobes, from $40 to $50.
Refrigerators, with ice boxes and
sideboard attachment, a novelty,
from 81 to $50.
My Carpet, Mating, Floor cloth,
Rug and Shade department is I'M
equalled.
Moquettes. elegant patterns, S1.S5.
Wilton velvets. 81 So; S1.55; $l.45.
Body Brussels, Hartford and other
leading makes, 81 81 to $l.2O.
Tapestry Brussels, as low as 60
cents.
Ingrains - Hartfords and Lowels,
all wool, IS cents; extra superfine cot
ton chain, IS cents; medium all woods
IS cents; medium cotton chain 50
cents and down to % cents.
Hemp, three grades, as low as 20
cents.
Mattings, fine stock, all grades,
from 80 cents to IA cents.
Full line of Rugs, Floor cloths,
Cocoa Mattings, Shades, ETC., at fig
ures not given elsewhere, at
WOLFSON'S.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
A Boys Letter to His Father.

SEEDLEBURG, n. n, Feb. 10, 'S9.
MI DEER FATHER: You're las Letter
calm all rite. Will you send ME ball
and a bat and top am awfell loan
some hear but if you send me ball
and bat l shall feal better how is
mama and the baby, please pick out
good bat and how is aunt Lucy. don't
let the store man sell you one of them
cheap base balls on you as they amt
no good and some of the bats are
cracked be sure and take good look
at elm. You wanted to know how [
am gettin on with my books. 1
am learnin geography and spelling
and rithmetick and and base ball. Say
pa I'm on the third base and I'm the
best left fielder i'll the hull school.
Tom Grimes sey he is but honest pa it
amt no such a thing. l like rithalick
real well now don't forget the top get
one with a sharp point and hard fell
Ter, case the fellers takes terrible
straight aim and brakes us little fell
Iers tops to pieces how. is uncle John
which had the newrallgy l hope he is
feelin as we'll as usual. did uncle John
ever play ball 1 don't believe he I'D
stand eny show here on our 8 he to slow
if L told the boys he was an Uncle they
might try him as empire, he'd soon
have the neurallgy knocked outen
him. am going to study awful hard
to pass zamination and when our nine
wins, shall be at the head of the class.
wrote composition OH the whale
and 1 sed the whale never hunted
prairie chickens or climbed trees on
land, cause he had no legs and the
fellers all lated and the professor he
grinned some too, that was mi first
composition and / will beat it bad
some day. Give my love to my sisters
and send the ball by express, kiss the
babie for me and don't forget the bat.
Yure atfectionate son. L came near
forgettin' the top. say pap get a
good hard one with a steel point hard
er the better. think if you go to J.
NJ. Emerson & Co., on Soledad street,
the place where you soaked MANS
W itch last July and bought me the
Waterbury, you can get the things,
don't forget 'em. Base ball, base ball,
but full size and top a tip top top.
Now don't forget your loving son,
DANIEL MALCOME BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
Muddled and Mixed.

The rock dispute at the city hall is
still unsettled and is likely to cause
considerable trouble. Mr.. Teich, who
has the con tract to supply rock, has,
lis understood, declined to carry on
the contract for Kerrville rock because
the contractor is six weeks in arrears
for payment and because in other
ways advantage has been taken of
him. Unless arrangements are made
with Mr.. Teich, another contract must
be made for rock, and this practically
places the contractor at the mercy of
the: BALCONIES. rock quarry owners.
The original contract, already far too
low, cannot sustain any increase of
cost of rock, and this matter creates
some uneasiness among the bonds
men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
Epoch,

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of the individual Such
markable event is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good health s
been attained, is gratefully blessed. Hence it
is that so much is heard in praise of Electric
Btters. So many feel they owe their restora-
ton to health, to the use of the Great Altera
tive and Tonic. II you are troubled with any
disease of kidneys, liver or stomach, of long
or short standing, YOU will surely find relief
by use of Electric Btters. Sold at SOC and 81
per bottle at
iDREISs, THOMPSON s. Co.'S.
(3D lS-tf Drug stores.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Persons wishing instructions in
Book keeping by Double Entry, in
Analytical and practical arithmetic or
in thehigher branches Of Mathematics
should call on Prof. NJ. G. Alexander,
A. NJ, at 722 East Houston street. I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
RAJ g For fne drinks,
Wire DoormatS,

Rubber and brush doormats, foot
scrapers, the "imported' lamps, sim
plest wick movement made, liquid
stove polish. Examine our bargain
counters. Bucks Brilliant stoves. Let
us explain their superiority over 9th
.ers and you will have no other. The
Monarch gasoline stoves are the best.
2-4-tf WAGNER g. CHABOT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

w. Holland the Tea man, 207
Commerce street, has great variety
all tastes, (the fastidious.) Call upon
him and you can get just what you
want at reasonable prices: Mr.. Hol-
land also handles the highest grades
of pure species, cocoa shells, the finest
coffee etc. 2-4-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.

A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life,
1t was just an Ordinary scrap OF wrapping
last stages of consumption, told by physicians
that she was incurable and could live only a
short time; she weighed less than seventy
pounds. On a piece of wrapping paper she
read of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got a
sample bottle; it helped her, she got large
bottle, it helped her more, bought another and
grew better fast, continued its use and is now
strong, healthy, rosy. pump, weighing 40
pounds. For fuller particulars send stamp to
W. II. Cole, druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bot
Dreisa, Thompson & Co.'S oil If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

We have the last week been con-
stantly kept busy opening new goods,
We again call special attention TO our
new
sATEENs. sATEENs,
which will surprise you. We advise
you to inspect our line of 3l-inch
sateens at Is cents. Some 100 pieces
to select from. In ladies
PARASOLS
this year we.will show all that's new
and stylish. See our Sl.25 and Sl.50
silk parasols. See our heavy plated,
our oxidized and 14-kt. gold parasOls.
2-23-2t. S. DEUTSCH d Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Paris Exposition 1889.
Join the Texas Industrial and Agri-
cultural associations excursion. Book
early i'm order to secure good berths.
For rates, etc., apply to 4l0 East Hous-
ton street. 2-11-20t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

New Maps of San Antonio,
Embracing an area of SO square miles
and showing latest subdivisions, ETC.,
for sale by J. J. Olsen & Son, 4l0 East
Houston Street. 2-5-tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Barber Shop for sale.
Well located and doing fine business
rice $3.50. See Hambleton, Hadley Il Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Turkish and Vapor Baths,
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. Stiff
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
sATEENs. sATEENs,
Sunset Wood

Sunset Wood Yard.
Telephone 81. Dry post oak, $3.50.
Sawed and split, $3.50, delivered to
any part of the city. 2-22-6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
Unbounded Confidence !
In the Progress of San Antonio

had residence
Wv when bank account had reached the responsibility modest we
sked
public
that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

DR.. B. F. Kingsley,
Office at City Drug Store. 11-2S-1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Heniets
Ladies cloths sim roc 4 Fancy novelty dress patterns
Fancy
French ladies cloths
trade
Hence DESTROYS of haV
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
OLD COURT RECORDS.
Punishments Inflicted at the Beginning
of the Century.

BRASpiSa AND PUBLIC WHIPPING WERE IRE
oUESTLr rNPosED-THE COURT HAD THEN THE
rowER OF APPOINTING SorARIEs coSsrABIEs
ooRoSERs, AND OF ISSUING LIQUOR AND OTHER
LICENSES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

On the 22d he was convicted on one indictment
and sentenced to three years at hard labor; OH
the 18th he was convicted on another and sem
fenced to pay fine OF $3.50 and three months
imprisonment, and on February LIST he pleaded
guilty to a third indictment and was sentenced
to two years imprisonment ut hard labor. The
offense was passing counterfeit bills Of ex-
change.
1t may interest the national guardsmen to
mention that the records of January 20, 1906,
show: ''On motion of ]. P. Van Ness, colonel of
militia and president of the legionary court,
summons for witnesses against John Edwards
collector. were issued"
The record for 1906 and 1907 shows princi-
pally convictions of theft and sentences vary
ing from three to thirty-nine stripes the fines
varying from II to 500
On June II, 1907, Isaac Norris was convicted
of manslaughter, and sentenced to pay fine of
go and imprisonment for II calendar months
from May e.
In 1903 Wolf Gongfogle. for felony, was sem
teEced in each of two cases to 81 fine and 20
stripes; Betsy Clark, for theft. 81 fine and 5
stripes; w. F. Williams. for theft, S5 and 20
stripes; W. Collins. theft, SO and 80 stripes.
On January 30, Thomas Mcpherson, on two
cases OF horse stealing, was convicted. and re-
ceiyed sentence of 80 stripes and fine OF S120
In one and 20 stripes and 81 in another.
Under the date October 8, 1906. appears the
entry L. S. agt. Sabrell Scott, in which the lat
ter gives security in 5000 mot to remove Ne
gro Ben from the District nor obstruct him
from attending court in support of his petition
for freedom, and in the meantime will find
clothes and use him well'' A subsequent en-
try. june 10, shows that upon the trial of the
issue the jury found for the petitioner.
On the same day Fidc!a Winters, in her suit
against Alice Dermott. obtained her freedom.
Under date of April 10. 1903. Polly Simpson,
committed to Jail by magistrate as runaway,
sued out writ of habeas corpus and was dis
charged from CUSTODY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Written for THE EVENING STAR.
The GOod-Bye.

He plucked the fragrant clover blooms,
Meath the warm glowing summer sky;
keep these, dear heart, bid me God speed,
True love can never say good-bye."
beloved, o, wherefore are my fears.
You give me strength and happiness;
Though leagues across the world 70
Your love will be power to bless.'
Deep sorrow in her heart subdued,
a JOY intense o'erspread her face;
40, Sweet, my life Is yours, she cried,
"Foreyer:" and, with tenderest grace,
She bowed her head upon his breast;
The soft wind stirred her tresses fair,
Faith and high hope his spirit thrilled,
Upon her lips he breathes prayer.
And trustingly, with hands close clasped.
Mid fragrant bloom. meath sunlit sky,
Her eyes reelected heavens pure light
With Loves own kiss she said goodbye"
H. u. p,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

cannot be maintained forever. and striving.
with broken heart but impsssive face, 10 get
together The money that viii support his Young
prince IN tho style he has teen bred 60 collsider
the proper thing. And here in an American II,
Gagged AS a common swindlcr. is Prince Georges.
Il released he cannot work for a living. lie
doesn't know how. He would rather suicide.
Work would be n slavery in the galleys for one
DEVIL ~ wasn't poor devil myself I'd so
and bail him out. II. IL. SotLr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Written for The EVENING STAR.
Winter Dawn.

SONNET.
p" an as the hues of some deep-wooded flower.
That all its summer life feels not the Joy
OF light or love. enthroned midst cloudlets coy
Ghost-like, fantastic on the dead cold hour
The moon low DROPS No call from wood OF
stream;
An ashen gloom, immutable in power
From starry deeps distils mystic shower
Suspense. more stiIl than pictures Of a dream.
As when a child breaks forth in laughter sweet
fIransition quick from whimpering .iear-stained
faceD
With fearless bound Auroras flying feet
Speed cross the noisy seas; in loose-robed
grace
And dancing eye the dreaming world 10 greet;
but earth, pale-lpped, her joyous face doth meet.
X. J. MCILHINNEY.
FAILS CHURCH, VA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
ShiverinS Clerks.

THE UNCOMFORTABLE CONDITION OF ROOMS IN
TER PENSION frfLBISG.
To the EditGro Of THE EVENING STAR:
Is II possible that the clerks at the pension
bureau are to be compelled indefinitely TO
work in rooms so cold and uncomfortable as
now! Constant suffering from cold and drafts
Is being endured by the clerks at this govern
ment building on account of the failure in
Congress to provide doors for the rooms in
which they arc required 10 work. IL is simply
outrageous that men and women should have
To work IN such uncomfortable aud health de-
stro!lng rooms as these are. The condition of
these rooms Is due solely 20 the fact that they
are not provided with doors, as every other
building where people are required 10 perform
clerical work lie.
DooRIEss ROOMS.
Not only does this failure to provide doors
make it impossible to make the rooms tenant
able when the Thermometer is lower than 40
degrees above zero. but on account of the great
courts, which act as a huge chimney. there is a
constant and deadly draft continually sursine
through them. No matter il the heat is suffi.
cient to put the thermometer up 20 IS degrees
above Zero, yet on account OK the strong drafts
u Is impossible 10 make the rooms 1t FOR clerks
TO work IN. Ii rarely happens. when the Their
monleter is below 40 above zero, that a TEN.
Perature OF more than 90 can be obtained and
tins only applies TO the upper and southern
tiers OF rooms. Anyone who knows ANYTHING
about clerical work knows that one cannot
work comfortably where the temperature is
much below IS above Zero. and then il must DC
IN rooms where drafts can be prevented and
not Ia doorless rooms where drafts are strong
and constant.
FORTUNATE OFFICIALS.
There are but few rooms in the building
which are provided with doors. These are the
rooms of the commissioner. first and second
deputy commissioners and chief and assistant
chef clerks and the eastern division. No
other employees of the pension Office enjoy this
luxury. Aside from the health, comfort and
convenience of the clerks these doors should
be provided for the looks OF the pension build
ing, and for the better security Of pension
papers, records, &C., of the Office In It's pres
ent condition 1t is unsightly in appearance,
ana the constant stream OF visitors prone mad
ing the galleries is great annoyance to the
clerks at their work. l hope that Congress
VIII take the necessary steps 20 provide AN ap-
preparation for these doors before il adjourns
so that they can be constructed before another
winter sets in.
by Rgitating the urgent demand for doors
TO these rooms You viii command the heartfelt
thanks OF some twelve hundred of their shiy-
ering, coughing and sneezing occupants.
URGENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
First i'm Arithmetic.

Aunt Ito six-year-old willy)-"Now, Willy, il
you were to save up / cent each day in the
coming year, how much would You have ON the
close Of the year in dollars and cents?''
Willy (after long eonsideration)-''S3. Is. !"
Aunt-.'But, Willy, how do you figure 50. Is?
Don't You know there are three hundred and
sixty-fye days in the year2''
wniy-'Wen. / got to give 30 cents to de
sehooimams birthday present every year, or
de poin1"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

BUNTING AND FLOWERS, RADIANCE AND FRA
GRASCE-THE PAGoDA FOR THE BANps-REGU-
LATIoSs GOVERNING THE APPROACHES TO THE
BUILDING, ETC.
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are marked runaways. He adds. II attended
the court Of Washington upon the business of
the United States ten days" The account of
Daniel {. Brent, marshal. TO March. 1904, foots
up sl54-2O, and of the clerk, Criah Forrest.
S247.56.
Philip Williams and Jacob Ray were con-
yieted, September "a, 1904, OF passing counter
lei; money. and sentenced, October 3, to seven
years at hard labor.
On July q. 1901. John Munroe was tried. but
the offense is not stated and only the verdict of
gulity Is noted october sth, following, is the
sentence,
10 BE MARKED N THE Drawn OF THE THUMB
OF the left hand with the letter Il and dis
charged.
In January. 1894, Wilson Bryan refused to be
sworn as juror. ayowing that he WAS a Meth
odist, and was committed 10 the custody of the
marshal Three jurors were fined sis each for
escaping from the jury-room before finding a
verdict
Il is interesting to note some Of the bills
which are spread at length on the minutes
Two dollars per day is the charge for a room
Tor the grand jury at Steeles' hotel. The bills
OF the United States to James Kenner TAILOR
OF Washington county, charge 20 cents per day
ior each prisoner committed by the court for
me and costs, and that running from Feb,u-
AIRY i, 1904, to August 10, foots up Sl5OIO
THE COURT HAD MUCH LARGER POWERS
than the present court, for the records show
that they appointed notaries and eonstables
licensed keepers of ferries, keepers of ordi-
naries. retailers, hawkers. and peddlers. The
minutes of the July term. 1904. show that thir-
ty-eight keepers of ordlnaries, twenty-one re-
tnilers, and six keepers of ferries we're author
Eed The popularity OF horse-racing IS seen
in the fact that licenses were granted 10 TWEEN
ty-fOur persons to sell on the race ground in
November. 1894.
From January. 1895, to April, 1sos, the i'm
position Of burning in the Drawn of the
thumb Of the left hand" does not appear. but
whipping was continued, and it was ALWAYS
coupled with a fine. The minutes about this
time, January, 1906, show that rule was laid
against Robert W. Peacock, q member Of the
bar, to show why he should not be disbarred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

NEW YoRK's REPRESENTATION AT HARnIsoS's
: ISAUoURArIoS-A PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
PILGRIMAGE TO TIE HOLY LASp-A NEW THING
IN ULsrERs-A RUSSIAN PRINCES TROUBLES.
Daily Republican., 1889-09-30
a. +. morde., Bro,her Of sIarco.

A very pertinent question was asked
by Marco somc few days ago. Who
were responsible for tho delay In reriiov.
Ing the old building from the N. W.
corner Of Front aud Shipley streets E?
And II now brings the information from
an ex-ohalrman OF the finance con mittee,
that the proper ordinances have been
passed and tho money appropriated for
the removal ofthe shipley street nuisance
and also one NJ tho N. e. corner Of Fifth
aud Walnut. Tho cause OF the delay has
been attributed to the street and sewer
commissions neglect, but the ex.mem.
Der sta.es that the department has laid
the matter before judge Giubb, with a
request that he appoint commiAsion TO
asses their values, and there tho matter
rests, subllmely ri diculous in the middle
oithe pavement Of one of the principal
streets OF the city. Now II person or
persons responsible will take the trouble
TO visit Front and Shipley any rainy day
aud witness the pedestrians mad effort to
pass each other With an umberella
hoiste,i, they will then DO convinced
that the complaints are Justly founded,
Daily Republican., 1889-09-30
bethany baptist Church.

The letter to the Philadelphia Baptist
Association from Bethany Baptist Church
shows the following Tor the past year;
Two mission schools have been organized
during The year, and tho purchGe male
OF two chapels Tor tteIr eesdpshey, one
being % Liucoln street and Delaware
avenue at d tho oiher at Filth avenue.
There has been an addition TO the church
dur ng tho year Of t5 members, ~ oi
them by baptism. There is registered m
the Sunday schools 73S scholars and
teachers. with an average altendapee oi
$50. There has been raised by church
and Sunday school for home expense,
and for home and foreign miss on
work $7,4sS.l5 The pamce o! TIE p,es.
tepgers to the association aio the follow
ing: Rev. y. @. Buddington, Hiram
Yerger, Henry Brapn.teln, w. II. Gregg
Benz. Willis, George Lowe, George New.
man.