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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

often creates breeze in the direction oppo-
site that which drives the main fire, and thus
by the time the latter arrives too largea space
is cleared for it to sweep across. While there
are destructive fires in some section every
year, four years have been rendered notable
in the United States by widespread destruc-
ton, viz: 1S4S, 1854, 1881 and 1887, and this
years start in Michigan gives promise Of
adding another to the list. The great Chi
cago fire of 1871 was nearly contemporary
with destructive burnings in Wisconsin, and
ten years later the destruction in that state
and Michigan was appalling.
The region in Michigan which has suffered
most extends for some eighty miles through
the counties bordering on Lake Huron, and
not only was the original timber such as ia
vors great fires, but after each destruction
the brush which sprung up suddenly was
still more combustible. In the second great
fire there it was estimated that one thousand
lives were lost, and in seven sparsely settled
counties. An eye witness Of that fire says:
1.-THE wind was so strong that people in flight
were blown off their feet and the fire few
through the woods as fast as a horses ordi-
nary gallop There was no escape for any
one surrounded in the woods, as everything
was so dry. In ten minutes from the time it
struck the farm there was not vestige of
house, barn or stables left, and the cinders
were sailing through the air on to the next
farm. Nobody could have got up water
enough to do any good, even if all the wells
and creeks had not been dry. After
it was over l saw men, women and children
dead in the road, smothered, and children on
logs in the woods dead A good many got
into holes in the ground and cellars and
wells, but they were nearly all smothered."
FIRES OF 1884
In this time of terror the people of one
town, Richmondville, were driven into Lake
Huron, and the water being shallow for some
distance from the shore they escaped. Most
of the people of that section We're recent inn
migrants, many from Canada, and the
suffering for few days was very great,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

red elm or water beech two trees very COM
mon in the Ohio valley may be cut down.
sawed into foot lengths, split into fine sticks,
and then, if not well seasoned in advance,
put into the best draught stove in the coun-
try, that fuel will deaden good fire. The elm
or the water beech will wither and crackle
before forest fire, then smoke few min
utes, and then burst into brilliant flame like
a dry pine Old foresters say they have seen
a fire start in dry timber, and once started
they could not observe that its course was
checked in the slightest degree by a belt of
green timber. Strangest of all, many of the
worst conflagrations, especially in Michigan
and adjacent regions, have occurred early in
May-at the very time when the timber is
fullest of green sap.
MANY THEORIES OFFERED.
Naturally such phenomenon as this pre-
sents a mystery, and old settlers in Michigan
and the Ohio valley have offered several the
ories The most generally accepted one is
that peculiar condition of the atmosphere
always precedeS a forest fire-withOut it
there would be no such tre-there is an I'M
natural absence of moisture in the air, pre-
pairing the timber to burn. And certainly
many of the related phenomena support this
theory. Another theory is that when the
fire is once we'll started in dry timber, the
smoke and hot air driven in advance of it
prepare the greenest timber for burning, and
here little problem is offered to science, viz.
that water, III some of its forms. is an actual
aid to combustion. Certain infammable oils
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too 10y lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstoOd its severest tests,
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she cOughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought of us a bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery Tor Consumption and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been miI acu-
lousy cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus write W. c. Hamrick " Co., of Shelby,
n. C.-Get free trial bottle at Dreiss, ThOmp'
son & Co.'S (2l-3lS If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

ton Carr was made postmaster of Galesburg.
During the civil war which followed he was
a member of Governor Yates staff, and
made frequent trips with the Illinois war
governor to the front in the interest OF the
state troops. In the struggle over a state
constitution submitted by convention to the
people of Illinois Col Carr took an important
part, speaking frequently. Since that time
he has been a prominent political stump
speaker He was delegate to the Republi-
can national conventions of 1S64an 1884.
Mr.. Alvin Saunders, who has been ap-
pointed member of the board of registra-
ton and election in Utah, is the father of
Mrs. Russell Harrison. Mr.. Saunders is
quite an old man, having reached the age of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Not a Complete Separation.

johnny" said his mother, Il don't want
you to play with that little Drowpjones boy
any longer: do you he2rf'
"Yes'm," said johnny.
"Now, don't let me hear Of You disoboyiHg
mel"
Nom" said Johnny, dutifu!ly, but | may
fight him, mayn't |, if want tof'-Punch.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

iron worker to at
tend to the interests
of his coun try
among the great
factories and mills
of Birmingham. 1t
is the apotheosis of
ambitious labor.
John Jarrett was
born Jan. %, 1913,
in Monmouthshire,
England, of Welsh
parents, and at the
age of II was put to
work in an iron
mill. At IS he enl-
igrated to the Uni
ted States. and for
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

oboNAiONA AcA" pS
Poughkeepsie and
afterwards at the
AlbanyLaw school,
one Of the very best
of its kind in Amer.
lea.
R eturning to
Galesburg, he be-
gan to practice, and
lin 1858 became in
terested in politics,
speaking for Abra-
ham Lincoln in the
contest of 1860 in
Knox and the adj
joining counties.
UponIincolnis cleo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
A Special Bargain.

For SALE: An eight room rock
house with eight lots; fronting 100
varas on one of the principal streets
in San Antonio, convenient to street
car line. Price $4,000; terms easy. This
is rare bargain and must be sold
quick, as the owner will not keep this
property on the market long.
If HAMBLETON, HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Life's Real Episodes.

Jones-There are only two periods in a
mans life when he is greatly interested in
his personal appearance.
Smith-When do they occur'
LONESOME is at 20, when he watches the
hair coming out on his upper lip, and the
other is at 40, when he watches the hair COM
Ing out on the top of his head.-Omaha
World
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Men Entrusted with Office by President
Harrison.

The appointment of Mr.. John Jarrett as
United States consul to Birmingham attracts
a great deal of attention, combining as it
does several elements of interest 1t is a
marked recognition of organized labor, a re-
ward for political service, and at the same
time compliment to the laborers of Biz
mingham and the people of Wales for Mr..
Jarrett is by birth one of the latter. The
politician who retains any part of the ro-
nance of youth must see poetic fitness in
sending this Welsh boy and Pennsylvania
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornIa liquid fruit, remedy Syrup of
Figs. 1t is pleasing to the eye, and to
the taste and by gently acting on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, it cleanses
the system effectually, thereby pro-
noting the health and comfort of all
who use it. Q1)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Suspended Evolution.

He-Aw, WEAKLY. Miss Blossom. do you be-
ieve man sprang from the ape.
She VERY tired Of his attentions,-Yes,
presume some men have, but there ars others
who have never yet made the spring. or at
least never sprang very tar.-Burlinston Free
NEW FEDERAL APPOlNTEES.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

-. In 1850 he was
a delegate to the
national Republi-
can convent ion
which met in Chi
cago and nomin-
ated Abraham Lin
coin. He was also
a senator from Ne
braska in lS17-1SSS.
Previous to 1860 he
held a number Of
offices He is a
citizen of Hebras-
ka, and it is under
stood that he would
have preferred an
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
RUINS FIERY RAIN
How Forest Fires Have Devas-
tated Many Western Homes.
MICHIGAN HAS SUFFERED MOST.
Strange PhenOmena-Green Trees and Wet
Leaves Burn at Certain Times-May Is
as Bad Sometimes as the Autumn Months.
Remarkable CONGREGATIONS - Sublimity
and Horror Combined.

CREST fires pre-
sent an apparent
exception to many
well known laws of
n a ture. Things
burn in such a fire
that cannot b Q
made to burn any
where else or at
ny other time.
Green alders, half
dried grass, damp
leaves, thickets of
the greenest under
brush, at the sea-
son when they are
fullest Of sap, burn
like light wood. A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Following cine ola Limos.

Smith, notice that the telegraph line men
take the advice of the old philosophers in
their business.
Jones-How is that
Smith-They begin at the bottom and work
up.-Boston Courier.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Evidence of Smartness.

Louise-Does your father approve of your
engagement
Liy-Oh, yes; papa thinks George real
smart. In fact, he pinched papa in wheat
deal last week-Chicago Herald
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

Of the United ~ suues, and as the emulation
of powers is on precisely the same principle as
that of the government of the country, 80
many units of one order combining to make
unit of the next higher order, with all local
rights reserved to the lower orders, the reader
who desires to get comprehensive view of
Presbyterian government may compare them
thus:
The session to the township.
The presbytery to the county or district.
The synod to the state legislature.
The general assembly to the national con-
greSS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

"A new saloon has been opened at
No. sos and 610 West Commerce
street, by Messrs. Schnicker & Co.,
proprietors. progress" is their mot
to, and reform in the price of all
drinks. Call and be convinced. st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Moreland'S Disaster.

Moreland is a small place near Chicago. 1t
is now considerably smaller than it was few
days ago, when a rapid fire broke ont and in
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
WHICH WILL 1T BE Z

Which is the fairest, a rose or lily?
Which is the sweetest, peach or pear?
Merry's coquetsh, and charming is Milly;
Dora is gentle and fair. her.
Sweet as flower was her face when kissed
love is the romance and glory of life,)
Mlly, my playmate, love " like sister,"
But Dora l choose for my wife.
That is right, young man, marry the girl
you love, by all means, if she will have you.
Should her health become delicate and her
beauty fade after marriage, remember that
this is usually due to functional disturbances,
weaknesses. Irregularities, or painful disor-
ders peculiar to her sex, in the cure of which
DIR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription is guaran-
teed to give satisfaction, or money refunded.
See the printed certificate of guarantee on
bottle-wrapper.
For Overworked, worn-out," rundown"
debilitated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, "shOp girls" hOusekeeper5,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gGner-
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greatest earthly boon, being unequaled as an
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strength-giver.
Copyright, 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED. ASSN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

Try Pancoast g. Son
If you have your clothing.s: made
They carry full line of imported
suitings to select from. 3-23-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

" sCHUCHARD, DRUGGIST,
San Pedro and Acequia Streets
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines, Toilet Articles
Soaps Chamois Skins, Sponges, Brushes Per
fumery, etc. Physicians prescriptions care
fully compounded. 488
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
Dr.PIERCE'S PELLETS

regulate and cleanse the liver, stomach and
bowels They are purely vegetable and per-
fectly harmless. One n Bose. Sold by
druggists. 25 cents vial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

AT A. Kann you will find q full
line of all silk surah at 80 cents aysrd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

appointment in his own state to one in
Utah. Though he is an old man, he is bale
and hearty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06

a short time wiped out seventy houses. The
accompanying cut shows the present aspect
of the part of the place where the fire started
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-06-06
How His Landlady Finds Him Out.
home at

Mr. Tootles' boots show whether he, comes
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-06-19
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

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ADVERTISING RATES.

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DAILY INDEPENDENT.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-10

IT WoN'T BAKE BREAp.-ln other words, Hoods Sarsaparilla will not do impossibilities. Its proprietors tell plainly what it has done, submit proofs from sources of unquestioned reliabil- ity, and ask you frankly if you are suffering from any disease or affection caused or promoted by impure blood or low state of the system, to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. The experience of others is sufficient assurance that you will not be disappointed in the result.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-10

"What makes you always smoke fve-cent cigars? You certainly must be able to buy all you need for ten cents apiece"
 "Yes, of course; but I can smoke twice as many as I need at five cents apiece don't you see2"- Omaha World.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-10
ShoIt-H Hand by Mail Free.

To any one sending us ten dollars on or before the 1st of October, 1889, we will give 8 full course by mail in short hand and have placed to their credit twenty subscriptions to The Balance Sheet for one year. These you can get your friends to take at fifty cents each, and thus get the ten dollars back and have your short hand course free. Address Bryant & Strat- ton College, Louisville, Ky.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-10
A Poetic Crank. Merchant Traveller.

McItHAuk AIANoIcT'
 "Is this the place where you get licenses9" asked & long haired, seedy looking man as he entered one of the offices of the city government. "Yes, sir"
 "Well want a poetic license" "A what7"
 "A poetic license. You see the editors have been finding fault with my poetry they say that my rhymes are too awkward and far fetched. I told one of them that that was po- etic license"
 "He said I ought to get:smy IT, cense renewed. That's .what::Pm here for"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-10

In spite of their proverbial slowness, telegraph messengers 90 about with . good deal of dispstch. Bost0s Posk.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

GOOD news was received from South
hampton Friday in a letter from a
prominent Democrat who says the coun-
ty Will 60 Democratic.
THE panville Register says that if all
the State is as live and as thoroughly
worked up as Danville and North Dan
vile, Malone will be showed under by
not less than 5000 majority.
DEPUTY MARSHALL MILLS spent yes
terday in Dauvile. Ii il surmised that
he has concluded to postpone his trip to
News Ferry and other Halifax points IN
search of 1883 election judges. lis well
for Mills.
IN large body OF woodland lust be
low WarrentOn there are numerous
hogs running wild. Some OF them
would weigh 800 pounds. They have
been taere. it is said. for over 80 years.
Every now and then farmer. more
venturesome than others takes his dogs
to run one down. but invariably the
dogs are Fillei.
JOHN VI. LANGsTOS. the negro poll
ticlan who has been announcing himself
as an anti Mahoneite, made speech in
Petersburg Friday night. IN which he
stated he was for Malone and the Re-
publican ticket straight. lie aIso issued
au address. urging his friends q help
him support the Republican ticket.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03
THE NEW YORK world"

The New York World may have beer
exercising its world-renowned capacity
and enterprise in puncturing Malone
on his attempted London deal with
the foreign b0ndholders, and to
that high degree of advanced
journalism for which Messrs. Puht-
ger and Cockeriil are celebrated we
accord the praise and compliment that
is professionally due. But the people
gratitude for coming TO their aid at a
most trying moment. for the chestnut
proverb hath it that "A friend in need
is a friend indeed
1t is an affair, however, of the whole
South, us this contest at the outpost of
the South is SO very important. and Sc
pregnant Of dangerous possibilities.
should the conservative element be
beaten by the political pirates, and it il
an affair of the National Democracy.
since the fact is recognized that break
in the ranks at this point would open
the line to a general assault that
might incur serious disaster to the peo-
pies party. which alone holds the cita-
del Of popular rights. The Virginia
election on Tuesday is not My great
local event, fraught with great dangers
to this State and to the South, it is
national political event, which in war
paIlance would be called the affair of
the advanced guard that controls the
position for 1892. Iii catching that
point and acting on it with such clever
stroke. the World has scored another
brilliant point in its record.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

FEEDERICKsBURG, VA, November O.
special Correspondence. - The IA.
noneites IN this vicinity are worked up
to the pitch Of desperation. The well
authenticated charge in the Free Lance
of this morning that Malone fayors
mixed schools has provoked much com
ment. It's editor has been sOundly de-
nouuced by the friends Of Malone for
making such statements. That there is
more than mere rumor in the charge is
evidenced by the fact of MS close rela-
lionship to julius Caesar Burrows,
whom il IS well-knOwn has time aud
again in the halls of Congress put his
stamp of approval on the measure
and who. Il Is asserte1 without contra
T diction. is MahOne's choice for speaker
ship Of the next House of Representa-
/ tives. White men who have heretofore
been hating between two opinions,
this morning boldly proclaim them
selves opposed to any man who
would favor such measure.
All that MahOne's henchmen can say
-. that there is no truth in the
charge. - which is answered by those
opposed to them by the old adage: we
can only Judge him by the company he
keeps" Intelligent men formerly for
him are applying this test. The result
will be seen on election day. The Lance
having a very large circulation in this
district. the article IN question will be
widely circulated.
The TINES is winning golden opinions
en- all sides for the able opposition to
Virginia. worst enemy, and its daily
arrival here is eagerly looked for by
those anxious to hear the news from all
portions Cf tho old Commonwealth.
The cheering news il brings inspires the
Democrats hereab0uts with rene wed
hope. aud the fire Of determination Is
seen in the eye OF all those whose Tim
Is Virginia 3 welfare.
As "A fitting close 10 the campaign. {
The Democrats Will. on Monday night ,
next. have such a rally as this Old con- A.;
seryaiiye town has never seen. The I
is now being arranged. The
ladies of town have cnthu-iaslical en-
tered into tie canvass. and the presses of !
he Std- and LqRcc are kept busy print .
ny badges for them bearing the names /
IF our candidates. On an sides they are /
teen wearing these emblems of pOliti- /
,al freedom. and on elec.ion day they |
Sll be- IN attendance az the different !
polling places 10 serve refreshments TO |
lie workers. that there may be- no ntces- |
icy for them 10 absent themselves from o
heir post OF duty for a single moment. /
y hat else than a glorious victory can /
rown our eiforts. when the fair daugh- I
ers Of the old State have sent forth the 7
dict that their bro.neis, husbands. h
afhcfs. ard SONS shall every man be at
ms post and DO his du'y on this mo. \
lentous occasion 4,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03
VIRGINIA EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO
DO HIS DUTY.

We parapbrase the most ringing battl
order that was ever given TO call thu
patriots Of a country to achieve a vic
tory.
In every trying moment, wher
Epglhh.speaking people are engaged
the eloquent appeal sounds like trum
pet call that reaches the hearts and
souls of true men and affrights the
towards and traitors.
When the English feet confronted
the enemy at Trafalgar, those few
words from Lord Nelson. England ex-
poets every man TO do his duty in
epircd his men with tho determination
that comes from a clear understanding
of the situation, and setting the
example himself, decorated with
all his insignia and the shining
mark for every bullet, he taught
the British tar that day that there is a
time when single moment of fear
would disgrace him forever.
And that is what we want the peo-
pie of Virginia to feel next Tuesday.
Hundreds of noble, patriotic Nir-
ginians have been working night and
day, aud exposing themselves to the
risks of persecution.
They have set the example OF com
plete and conscientious devotion to
their State.
Let every honest citizen follow their
example and obey the signal, or forever
afterwards be counted recreant to the
dearest trust that men can hold. Let
the names Of men who neglect their
duty be known, and for The base crea-
lures who are put up on the market for
Mahone's money. let them be forever
the byword and Kissing in the commu-
mites that they disgrace.
Every man in the State knows the
issue: An auction sale of the State by
the pirate Malone.
Isrcmains for the men of Virginia to
say whether the goods can be delivered.
We don I think they can