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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-29
4 Wedding Present,

One of the most original wedding presents
anybody ever heard of was the one bestowed
on celebrated writer, whose wondrous sto-
ries are the delight of two continents. It
seems this young and brilliant author married
divorce, whose B-year-Old son had been
awarded to tho keeping of his papa by the
courts. At the wedding breakfast, however,
both former husband and son were present
y mconv prejudice existed ON the part
81 either husbaMd-and all went merry as a
rhime of bells during the happy feast until
-asband No burst out: Come, now, | want
you to be happyl Take Sammy. Here,
'Sammy"-pushing the lGyear-old son into
- happy couples" arms-'you shall have
.smmYr" ana Sammy" they were obliged
%. aaVe ever sinca.-- RnStna Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-29

The lottery ticket craze has developed aB
manner of superstitions. A group of several
staid citizens of the lode made pool for the
purchase of tickets, and after it was COM
pleted it was suggested that a negro and
Chinaman be included in the pool to bring
good luck. The suggestion was forthwith
acted upon by unanimous consent and a COM
mittee appointed to bring in a native of
Africa and one of China. The committee re-
turned few minutes later accompanied by
a descendant of the Dark Continent, dllsky
as moonless night, and a subject of the
tycoon, the color of an ancient saddle whose
names were added to the club list.-Virginia
New Chronicle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-29

Something has been wisely said of late
about the danger of overpressuTe in our
schools. The time spent in study that ought
to be spent in outdoor play or in exercise in
gymnasia is worse than wasted. But the
overpressure of intellectual work would not
be so bad were it not for the emotional prodi-
gality of many children both at home and at
school Teachers are spurred to strain pupils
to the utmost that they may meet the coming
tests for promotion. The healthy spontane-
GUS emotions that make it the delight Of
childhood to learn are crushed, and Fictitious
emotions Of fear and dread are substituted
At home the emotional excitement is often
greater than at school. Prizes, the e1pecta-
tions of parents, piano practice, company
parties, dances, petting and reproofs are the
stimuli, eliminating often in late hours spent
in preparing half dozen lessons for the next
day. The tasks at school, hard as they are,
often are less injurious to children than the
emotional dissipation at home.-W. H. Burn
ham in ScTibner's
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enc nouse. Inen ne waTRs back once more
He reaches the dressing rooms. They ere
empty and the gas is out where is Mis-
M" he asks of the back door man.
"Just gone On, sor, with II gint in a coupe. 80
''Was it Mr. M" he asks mentioning
the name of the leading man.
ut Yves, sor," is the answer.
"Sold again, guess I'll go to the hotel ana
go to bed" soliloquized the manager. lily
names Dennis, anyhow"
The play was indeed Philadelphia
Times
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The Old Way the Best.

A young woman in Rushville, Ills, laid her
lump Of chewing gum on her pillow the other
night and went to sleep When she awoke in
the morning the gum was fast and hard in
one of her ears, and she suffered grievously
for several days before the obstruction was
removed This shows the danger of depart
ing from long established custom. The in
side of the bureau drawer or the back of the
hedstead, as all thoughtful young women
know, is much safer place of deposit for
wads of gum.-Chicago Tribune.
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BLOOD PURIFIER

. Snre cure for Pain in in the Stomach
Flux. Running Sores, Dyspepsia, Liv-
er complaint, Fever, and Kidney dis
SdScS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-29

Take two cumbersome filed half full
of salt water, and one filed half full of fresE
water. Put fresh egg in the lumber OF
fresh water. . 1t will sink to the bottom. Put
it in the tumbler of salt water, and it will
float on top. Carefully pour the brine
through long funnel into the bottom of the
tumbler containing the fresh water. The
fresh water will rise to the top, and the egg
will lie directly in the middle of the glass
poised between the two
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-29
To Young and Middle Aged Men.
A SURE CURE.

The awful effect of early vice, which brings
organic weakness. destroying both mind and
body with it's direful ills,
permanently Cured!
Palpitstlon of the heart, tmidity, trembling
nervous discharges, so much to be feared.
forgetfuIness, lack of ideas, sadness of spirits
ugly imaginings, dislike to social life and
brooding melancholy. MARRIED MEN, or
those entering on the happy life, aware of
physical debility, excitability of the nerves.
organic dminuuon, or other irregularities
quickly assisted. NO MINERALS USED :
Young people losing their health and spend
ing time with those uBskilled 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
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Makes No Mis-Fits.
He makes mora Bride-groom's suits
than any tailor in San Antonio.
Latest patterns in domestic, Frencl
English, and German goods.
$500 Acres in Bee County,

Only four miles from Beeville, one of the
most thriving towns in Texas. This beauti-
full square tract of land is bounded on one
side by railroad and on the other by beau
tiful stream of water; the soil is mostly dark
sandy loan, lies gently rolling and is especial
ly adopted for the raising of corn, cotton,
oats, vegetables, ETC., but would be doubly
valuable for the growing of fruits and grapes.
1t is all well fenced, sufficient timber for use
and plenty of good grasses: 100 acres in Guilt
walton, one good seven room house and one
three room house. with all the necessary out
buildings. We know of TO tract of land in
Texas so well adopted to snbdivide into small
farms for colonies as this. Good prices and
ready sale for all products. Price only Sc per
acre, one-third cash, balance in two and one
half and five years at eight per interest.
tHAMBLETON, HADLEY & Co.
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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. WasserZug is a regular graduate
of q years practice. diploma in office on all
sexual, nervous, and chronic diseases.)
Four years residence in Dallas.
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Cad, the Painter,

Has gone back to his first love, and
can be found at 1886 East Houston
street. His reputation for first-class
sign work is well known to all. Inn
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7S nm IN 006n m A MONTH can be

$76 to $4,000 A made M0 %0Tkhg G foP a BE
Agents preferred who can furnish horse and
give their whole time to the business. Spare
moments may be profitahly employed also. A
few vacancies in towns and cities. B. F.
JOHNSON & CO., 1909 Main St, Richmond,
Va.
n. Blades employed also. Never mind
about sending stamp for reply. Come quick.
Yours for biz, B. f. J. & Co. 4-40-6m
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
II r L P


I then slowly and distinctly wrote these
words, still sobing violently;
Who hears this, for heavens sake report to
train dispatcher at Laramie quick that am in
the hands of seven train robbers, who will COM
pei me 20 flag No. 4. Send help quick
I released the sounder and it clicked
out:
Braceup hear you. H.
oh" was the train dispatcher call.
With fierce shout the leader sprang
forward and rudely snatched me away
from the table and asked:
'Gal, what S that?'
''Only a distant office asking for or
ders for a freight train, - 1 responded.
''None of yer lynn you little IMP, -
he roared. eyer up to some trick.
Keep away from the table, an if I ketch
you at any tricks l IL choke the life out
o. you.
l heard a telegram to the sheriff at
Green river, twenty miles west, asking
him to arm aepOsse of men at once and
get on board a special train. Then an
other to the young superintendent. who
was at Green river, asking
him to supervise the preparations to fly
to my relief. Then third to the master
mechanic, instructing him to fire up his
ldSttSJ JttSSCll7S SLSlAC" nv AlSli OCciS
so violently that it almost took my breath
away. 1t seemed an age ere heard the
Green river operator call the dispatcher
and say:
''The superintendent, with sheriff and
twenty armed men, are aboard and train
ready for orders. -
especial east departed LIS. -
I mentally figured that the train on
such a desperate erraud should make
nearly mile a minute and reach the
stopping point at :36.
The robber chief gave his men their
instructions: ''Bin, you jump on the
engine as soon as she stops and hold the
engineer and fireman under your gun.
Jack, you pile into the mail car, an
make the clerk give up his registered
letters, an Yank an Aleck II work the
express car, while Tom an Shorty hold
the conductor and brakeman back.
At lao there came a fearful crash of
glass, and the black muZzles of rifles
were thrust through every window and
pointed directly at the robbers. Then a
voice cried out:
Throw up your hands; [ am the sher-
if, and in the name of the law demand
your surrender. Make move and III
order my men to fire.
The band suddenly held aloft their
hands. The sheriff and men entered and
the robbers were quickly secured Il Elk.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
CURIosITlEs OF MARRIAGE.

The joining or right hands in ancient
times had the solemnity and validity of
an oath.
There is a story of man who got mar
ried because he inherited four-post bed
stead
Giving a ring is supposed to indicate the
eternity of the union, seeing that circle
is endless.
A man got married because he had
bought a piece of silk cheap at a sale and
wanted wife to give it to.
Under the Roman empire marriage was
simply civil contract; hence we read Of
men ''putting away' their wives.
Among the Jews the rule was for
maiden to marry on the fourth and g
widow on the fifth day of the week-not
earlier.
In Jewish marriages the woman is set
on the right, but throughout Chrlsten-
dom her place in the ceremony is on the
left.
In a Roman marriage the bride was
purchased by the bridegroom payment
of three pieces of copper money to her
parents.
The Russians have story of a widow
VINO was so lnc0nSOlaDle 1Or the loss Oh
her husband that she took another to
keep her from fretting herself to death.
The custom of putting the veil upon
the maid before the bethrothal was done
to conceal her bushes at the first touch
of the man g hand and at the closing
kiss.
Kissing the bride the moment the mar
riage ceremonial ended, though not now
prescribed by the rubric of the Western
churches, formerly was an imperative
act on the part of the bridegroom.
The early marriage ceremony among
the Anglo-Saxons consisted merely of
hand fastening, or taking each other by
the hand and pledging each other love
and affection in the presence of friends
and relatives.
An old adage thus lays down the proper
DAYS for wedlock:
Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health,
Wednesday for the best day of all;
Thursday for crosses, Friday for losses, Satur-
day no luck at ALL
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15

that the trade and commerce of America
are under the equal justice aud the
mighty protection of the national govern
ment, which is but another name for
fair, free field TO us all and favors TO
none except to Americans trading
with the rest of mankind. - Applause.
Benjamin s. Calef, manager of the
New York life insurance company, read
letters OF regret at inability TO be present
from Governor Ames and Hon. Charles
Francis Adams, the president of the
Union Pacific railroad, the form er of
whom was detained ut his country resi-
denee at Easton by indispostion, and the
latter being absent in the West
Informal speeches were made by Sem
and German, each of whom most felic-
itonsly expressed his appreciation of the
courtesy which had been extended to
them during their stay here, and de-
clared that the hospitality rendered to
them was one that they had never seen
excelled. They also expressed their
thanks to Hon. Alden Speare, presi-
dent of the Boston chamber Of COM
merce, for the manner i'm which he had
presented to them all parties who
desired to be heard. Speeches were
also made by Hon. Walbridge 4. Field,
chief justice of the supreme court, Gov
ernor John ID. Long, Thomas J. Hurley
and Hon. John w. Gambler, member of
congress. It was about 8 'clock when
the speech making came to an end, and
then, about an hour was spent in social
Intercourse, each gentleman departing
when it pleased his fancy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
ANOTHER LINK
In the Chain of Evidence in the CrOnin Case.
Beggs and Burke Intimate.

In the Chain of Evidence in the CrOnin Case.
Beggs and Burke Intimate.
CHICAGO, Ill, July Nv. II.
Horne, brother in-law of the Cronin
suspect, Beggs, gave information to the
police to-day regarding the supposed
movements of the Winnipeg prisoner,
Burke May II, a week after the disap-
pearance of Cronin, there came to
Hornets house, on the invitation Of
Hornets wife, a man whom Horne says
corresponds exactly with the published
picture of Burke. The visitor
was accompanied by a woman named
Minnie. - who keeps a boarding house
in the part of the city adjacent to the
Carlson cottage. 1t is supposed Burke
and his companion spent the day with
the Hornes and were uneasy and trying
to evade observation. The value of this
information, if true, would be in estab
fishing more or less direct connection
between Beggs and Burke. Horne and
his wife have recently had quarrel and
are now living apart. Horne claims
Lawyer Beggs cheated him in settling up
the estate of their father in-law.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15

due, but I could not elude my captors 20
arouse the section men, and l knew by
the ugly CLEAN in the leader eyes,
through the holes in his mask, that if [
made the least cutlery he would not hesi-
tate to carry ont his threat and murder
me. knew they could find the light
easily by searching for it, and in
trembling voice told him il was hanging
just inside the door of the freight room.
One Of the men got it. The leader lit
his pipe, and looking at me steadily for
few moments, taid: FYoung gal, when
that ar train toots her whistle we got
some work for you. You must 90 out
thar on the platform an flag 'er, to take
on some passengers. -
desperate resolve had been taking
place in my bewildered brain. l replied
that l fully understood him, and with a
piteous cry l threw my arms and head
down upon the table and began to cry
and sob as if my heart was breaking.
Had he seen my face be might have no.
hced total absence of tears. L was cry
ing for purpose. When my arm
dropped upon the table | allowed my
hands to fall upon the sounder, so as not
to attract attention, and commenced
sobbing so violently that any noise which
the key might make could not be heard.
l opened it and slowly made the tele-
graphic characters:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
GIRLS AND THE VIOLIN.
Why the Girls Should be Taught to "Piay the
FIddle"-No IMPROPERLY init.

Why the Girls Should be Taught to "Play the
Fiddle"-No Improperly 1t.
For the relief of the young man who Is
frequently entertained (?) at family
gatherings, would like to point out to
young women the desirability of playing
some instrument other than their ire
pressible pianofortes-were it only for the
sake of variety, says a writer in the Rich
field News.
Much or little, every girl plays the
piano, The young lady who cannot wade
through at least two-thirds Of Beeth-
oven sonata is indeed a rara avis.
Equally rare would be the man who
would not admit that he has often been
bored by the universal accomplishment
of piano playing.
The soothing effect upon tne ear pro-
duced by even mediocre violinist after
the gyrations OF three or four LISTS in
petticoats, is sufficient reason why girls
should have another bow on their strings.
In musical culture the study of the
violin is Of prime Importance. Careful
practice upon q string instrument refines
the ear and trains that organ to a nice
perception of tone and intonation
A violin can always be tuned perfectly
and at moments notice; this. we all
know, can not be said of the piano The
violin can be carried by the player any
where, thereby saving him the incon-
venience of performing upon an un-
familiar instrument. Furthermore, a
good violin can be secured for less money
than bad piano usually costs.
A Tiolinlst of average attainments can
touch the hearts of his listeners, while 1t
requires Chopin or List to produce
similar impression with the cold and un-
grateful pianoforte. The violin, com
paratively TO the pianoforte, lends itself
with ease to the production of pathetic
effects.
The position of the violin player is more
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
HUNTING CONCEALED ASSETS.
The Charge Brought Against Defunct Manu-
featuring Firm.

The Charge Brought Against Defunct Manu-
featuring Firm.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, July I4.-Shot-
well, Clerihew s. 10th, manufacturers
were in court yesterday on application of
the New York national bank to Share in
the assets of the now defunct firm. This
question came up some time ago and an
application was made On the ground that
some of the firms assets have been
cancelled. s. A. Booth was appointed
referee. The bank claims there is a
difference of 81, 500, goo between the
amounts the firm has received and the
amounts accounted for by It. The case
WAS to be argued yesterday, and while
the argument was in progress A. B
Jackson, in behalf OF Gackock & Co. :,
asked leave to file similar application
on the ground that they have found
traces in New York that warrant them in
believing that ShotweIl. Clsrihew S 10th
acted fraudulently in concealing their
assets. Judge Loehran decided that it
would be better to have all the evidence
relating to this point presented at one
time, and an adjournment of one week
was taken to allow Mr.. jackson to ascer-
tain just what his firm had found.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
= Brave Girl Operator.

When l was a girl Of eighteen l went
70 small station on the Pacific railway
III Wyoming, desoIate spot in the
DESERT, where I took the position Of sta
ton agent.
No. 4 express, bound east, was due at
-:l5 III the morning, but it never stopped
unless tagged. 1t was the only train
during the latter part Of the night, and
You can imagine my lonely situation.
when the doleful howlings of wolves
were borne TO my ears from the distant
sand hills 1 would pick up my guitar and
eldeayor to drown their cries with music
aud song.
One night, shortly after midnight,
.nought l heard a shutting footstep on
IAe station platform. A few moments
later l heard a low knocking at the
uooF, which l always kept locked. 1
approached the door and asked:
Who 5 there?'
A Eruf voice replied: q.
A Traveller who desires TO take the
eaStbound train, - and with trembling
myers drew the bolt.
instantly the door was pushed vio-
Ienty open and seven burly men,
wearing cloth masks and armed TO the
teeth; entered the office One of them,
pointing a large revolver to my head,
80 IN low, firm voice:
o.. Gal, we don { want to hurt you, but
you make a suspicious move or
sceam, I'll spite the looks of that pretty
Iace with bullet. Whar's your red
AWasyet three hours until the train was
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15

Ts0O Railroad Enterprises of TnestimGble
Ya'He TO tie Csty-COal Property to be De-
UeIoped.
Special to the Gazette.
LAREDO, TEX, July 14.-The Laredo
board of trade has been advised by GEN.
eral Manager Yoakum that his road will
commence grading from Kennedy june
tion and Laredo within sixty days, and
that the 80 miles of railroad will be
completed in less than $50 days from the
date of breaking ground.
Private advices from New York con-
firm the report that the Mexican National
rallroa1pQmpany will at once close the
negotiatidEs& which have been for some
time pendTass, with the Galveston and
Western raifWay company for the con-
struction of #abe latter line from
Collins to tHea mouth of the
Brazos and GalvesfaA The Mexican Ma
tional has recentl purchased the first
mortgage bonds Of tfsea Texas Mexican
railroad company President Raoul re-
commends thatSfle Galveston and West
ern be wideneato standard gauge, and
proposes to hke the Texas Mexican
standard gauge from Collins to Laredo.
The Mexican National will extend its
Matamoras branch from Comayo to La
redo via New Laredo, Mexico. Chief
Engineer Abbott with a corps of
engineers is now in the field re-
locating this line from Comayo to point
on the old grade of the Gould and Grant
concession from the Rio Grande river into
Mexico, which was forfeited in 1882. The
Mexican government transferred this
concession to the Mexican National. One
hundred miles of this grade can be util-
lied by the National in extending the
Matamoras branch to Laredo.
The Laredo coal company has con-
tracted for large lot of machinery for
the development of their coal property on
a large scale.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15
SIOUX Commission.
Tho Commissioners Meet with Frigid Vel
come at the Cheyenne River Agency.

Tho Commissioners Meet with Frigid Well
come at the Cheyenne River Agency.
CHEYENNE RIVER AGENCY, s. ID. July
14.-The commissioners arrived at this
agency yesterday morning, and held
their first council in the afternoon. The
usual full explanations of the act of con-
gress were made. The Indians were
asked to discuss the matter among them
selves and prepare to meet the commits
sion again on Monday. From such in
formation as can be obtained, it is i'm
possible to make any predictions as
TO the result at this agency. There
seem to be conflicting interests here
which have not been met with at the
other agencies. Among these are the
cattle interests of several OF the half
breeds living here who have large herds
ranging on lands which are coded if the
present bill is accepted. This fact, in
addition to the Discrimination of the older
chiefs TO make any change, makes the
work very formidable. The demeanor
of the Indians Ut the council gave no en-
enlargement that they were in favor OF
the bill There are $50 votes here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-07-15

graceful than that of the pianist. I can
hardly conceive anything more charming
to the eye and the ear than a beautiful
woman playing well on the violin.
Punctilious mothers should dismiss
doubts as TO the proprlety OF their daugh-
tiers playing the violin, for that instru-
ment is already popular among women OF
the upper ten. Even princesses scrape
through Kreutzer's studies, and,
might say, apropos, that Mrs. Cleveland
is one of the recent additions TO the long
list of prominent women violin amateurs.