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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
The Velocity of Elevators.

Few persons have any idea of the speed of
an elevator. An ordinary guess wouldn't
probably come within half a mile a minute
of being right. Some elevators run as slowly
as eighty feet minute. You always ask the
conductor about elevators of this kind, and
he tells you apologetically that the old thing
is worn out, and that they're soon going to
get in new one that will take the cake.
The average speed of elevators is about 225
feet minute. This includes ordinary stop
pages. The elevators in the Equitable build
ing have run of 1856 feet from basement
to top of building, and it takes twenty seconds
to make that run without stops. In day of
nine hours these elevators run over ten miles.
The elevators in the Western UnIvSa Tele-
graph building and in Aldrich court sEe ex-
ceedingly lively. They have DEVELOPED a
speed Of 500 feet a minute That is going
pretty fast A person with a weak stomach
would be unwise to ride down in an elevator
making that speed. 1t would upset his calcu-
lation.-New York Press,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

Some lady friends who have been in Bos-
ton at various times for prolonged visits were
telling night or two ago of some of Mrs.
Frances Burnett's idiosyncrasies. They lived
in the same house with Mrs, Burnett for sew
eral months, and came to know the author of
Little Lord Fauntleroy" quite well Wo-
men down in the Tennessee mountains
may smoke and do all the disreputabIe things
they please, but a lady who stands at the
head las one may say in truth of Americas
literary women may not do them Now.
Mrs. Burnett does not smoke pipe, and ma
not when the. visitors from Indiahapolia> ne.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
WOMEN AND MICE.

The reason why a woman is afraid Of a
mouse is profound mystery-indeed, it has
never been very clearly proven that she, is.
But some women are constantly in such
nervous, irritable condition that the slightest
thing annOys and startles them. The cause of
this unfortunate state of affairs is usually
some functional arrangement; some distress
ing or painful irregularity, some derange-
ment or peculiar weakness incident to her
sex; or, it may be due to inflammation, I'LL
ceration or displacement, of some of the
pelvic viscera, or to other organic LESSONS
peculiar to her sex. From whichever cause
1t may arise, DIR. PiGrce's FavOrite Prescrip-
ton is a positive remedy so certain in its
curative results that its manufacturers sell
it, through druggists, under a guarantee of
its giving satisfaction in every case, or
money paid for it will be promptly re-
funded. AS a soothing and strengthening
nervine, "Favorite Prescription is une-
qualed and is invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitability, irritability, eX-
haustion, prostration, hysteria. spasms and
other distressing, nervous symptoms COM
monty attendant upon functional and organic
disease of the womb. 1t induces refreshing
sleep and relieves mental anxiety and de-
spondency.
Copyright 1888, by WORLDS Dis. MED. ASSN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

" SCHUCHARD, DRUGGIST,
l San Pedro and Acequia Streets
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines. Toilet Articles
Soaps Chamois Skins, Sponges, Brushes Per
fumery, etc. Physicians prescriptions care
fully compounded. 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

came acquainted with her But she die
smoke cigarettes, and possibly continues tho
practice, for the list of those who abandon
the habit after it is once formed is not a long
one. 1t was not the ordinary cigarette to he
had at the drug store or tobacconiSt's that
the literary ladyNindulged in, but a brand
specially imported from Spain. She had, in
addition, costumes from the same land, IN
which she arrayed herself when enjoying the
weed-Indianapolis News.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
Mothers and Friends,

o mothers whose children are yet young,
can you not see to what you are driving them
by rejecting their LITTLE conidencesl Are you
too busy to bother with themp Feed them
N bread and milk, and clothe them in
bingham pinafores, if necessary, but take
time, make time, somehow, to comfort and
cares the babies and to make them feel that
you are cot only mothers but friends
Golden Rule
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

A man may have right to stint himself of
comforts and even neceSsaries if he prefers to
employ in other directions the money thus
saved, but he has no right to deny his wife,
his children, his servants, their proper COM
forts and luxuries that he may buy old china
or rare books Once Week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20
A Novel Screen.

A novelty in screens are those with flaps or
pockets on the outside panel for holding cab
met and larger photographs. The panel may
be covered with diagonal cloth, Roman satin
or plush, and the pockets to correspond, or of
rather broad ribbon velvet, drawn tightly
across slantingwise, and stitched at ons edge,
to form a pocket for the photographs
York Telegram
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

The queen of Roumania has accepted the
presidency of the international Library for
the Works of Women"-a new institution,
organized in Paris, by Nina. Juliette Guy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-20

Eien are often capable of greater rhings
than they perform. They are sent into tao
world with bills of credit, and seldom draw
TO their full extent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The creation of an executive department., TO be
known as the department of agriculture by the
act of February last, was wise and timely re-
Spouse to a request which had long been respect
fully urged by the farmers of the country, but
much remains to be done to perfect the organiZa-
ton of the department that it fairly realizes
the expectations which its creation excited. In
this connection attention is called to suggestions
herewith submitted. The need of law officer for
the department, such as is provided for the other
of the last congress to make the usual provision
for the publication of the annual report should
be promptly remeded. The public interest in the
report and its value to the farming community
am sure, will not be diminished under the new
organization of the department.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

February IS 1873, the price of silver in the mar
ket was 81 20 40 per ounce, making the bullion
value of the dollar SO cents. Since that time the
price has fallen as low as 9i-2s cents per ounce.
reducing the bullion value of the dollar to 1O6
cents Within the last few months the market
price has somewhat advanced. On the first day
of November last, the bullion value OF the SILVER
dollar - cents. The evil anticipatfons which
have accompanied the coinage and use OF the silver
dollar have not been realized. As acoin il has not
had general use, and the public treasury has been
compelled to store IL But this is manifestly ow-
ing TO the fact that its paper representative Is
more convenient The general acceptance ana
of the silver certificate show that silver mas
not been otherwise discredited. Some favorable
conditions have contributed to maintain this
equality in their commercial use between the
gold and silver dollars. But some of these are
trade conditions that statutory enactInents do not
control and OF the continuance OF which We can
not be certain.
think il is clear that if we should make coin
age of silver at the present ratio free. we must
expect the difference in the bullion value of the
gold and silver dollars will be taken account OF IN
commercial transactions and fear the same re-
suit would follow any considerable increase OF the
present rate of coinage. Such a result would be
discreditable to our financial management and
disastrous TO all business interests We should
not tread the dangerous edge OF such peru and
indeed nothing more harmful could happen TO the
silver interests. Any safe legislation upon lis
subject must secure the equality of the two CONS
in the commercial uses | have always been
advocate of the of silver in our currency.
We are large producers of that metal and should
not discredit it.
To the plan which will be presented by the sec
rotary of the treasury for the issuance of notes
of certificates upon the deposit of silver bullion
at its market value, | have been able 10 give
only haSty examination owing to the press OF
other matters and to the fact that il has been 50
recently formulated. The details of such a law
require careful consideration but the general
plan suggested by him seems to satisfy the pur-
pose to continue the use Of silver in connection
with our currency and at the same time to OBJ
vate the danger of which have spoken. At
later day may communicate further with con-
ggTaSS this subject.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

list eligibles ready before May 1s1 snd requested
that the taking effect of the order be postponed
until that time, which was done. subject TO the
same provision contained in the original order As
10 the states in which eigihel Isl was sooner
obtained. As result of the revision of the rules of
the new classification and of the inclusion of the
railway hail service the work of the commission
has been gIeatly increased and the present cleri-
cal force Is fouzd TO be inadequate l recommend
that the additional clerks asked for BY the commits
sion be appropriated for. The duty of appoint
ment Is deyolved by the constitution or b. the law
and the appointing officers properly held to
high responsibility in its exercise. The growth
OF the country and the consequent increase of the
civil list have magnifed this function OF the
executive geographically. Il cannot be denied,
however, that the labor connected with this neces-
sary work Is increased often the point of actual
distress by the sudden and excessive demands that
removals and appointments; but on the other
hand II is not true that incumbency
Is conclusive argument Tor a continuance in
once importantly, moderation, fidelity TO pub
nc duty and good attainmeIt in the discharge of
II must be added before the argument is complete.
Wien those holding administrative offices con-
duct themselves as TO convince Just political OPP
ponents that no party consideration bias affects
In any way the discharge of their public duties,
We can more easily stay the demands for removals,
l am satisfied that both in and out of classified
service, great benefits would accrue from the
adoption OF some system, by which the officers
would receive the distinction and benefit that in
all private employments comes from exceptional
faithfulness and efficiency in the performance of
duty. L have suggested to the heads of the exec
utive departments that they consider whether
record might not be kept in each bureau, of all
those elements that are covered by the terms,
"faithfulness" and efficiency" and rating made
showing the relative merits OF the clerks of each
class, this rating TO be regarded as
a test of merit in making promotions.
have also suggested to the postmaster-ge
that he adopt some plan by which he can, upon
the basis of the reports 10 the department and of
frequent inspections, indicate the relative merit of
the poStmasters of each class. They will be APP
propriately indicated in the official register and
port OF the department. That a great stimulus
would thus be given to the whole service, do not
doubt, and such record would be the best defense
against removals from Office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
THE TARIFF.
The Most Prominent Question of the Day
Briefly Discussed.

recommend a revision of our tariff law, both
in its administrative features and IN the SChed-
ueS The need of the former is generally con
ceded, and an agreement upon t'r evils and
Inconvenience tn ,e remcdicd am the best
methods for their correction will probably not lac
difficult. Uniformity OF valuation at all our ports
is essential, and effective measures should he
taken TO secure il. 1t is equally dcsn able that
questions affecting rates and ciaSSlticaluS should
be promptly decided The preparation ot new
schedule ot custom duties Is a matter Of great
dplCaCy. because OF its effects upon the business
of the country, of great difficulty by reason of
the wide divergence OF opinion as To the OBJECTS
that may toe promoted 10y such legislation, Some
disturbance of business may perhaps result from
consideration of this subject by congress- but
this temporary i'll effect will be reduced To
minimum 10y prompt action and assurance
which the country enjoys that any necessary
changes will he soon made aS not to impair the
just and reasonable protectio OF our home IN
,AstrirS, The inequalities of the law should be
adjusted, hut the protective principle should De
maintained and firmly applied to the products of
our farms rs well as our ships These duties
necessarily have relation TO other things besides
the public revenues. We cannot limit their
effects 10y fixing our eyes on the public treasury
alone. They have direct relation to home
production TO work, to wages and to the COM
mercial Independence of our country, and the
wise and patriotic legislator should enlarge the
field of his vision to include all of these.
The necessary reduction in our pablo revenues,
can l ann SURE he made without making the
smaller burden more ouerouS than the larger by
reason of the disabilities and limitations which
the process OF reduction puts upon both capital
and labor. The free list can very safely be eN-
tended by placing thereon articles that do not
offer injurious competition to such domestic pro
ducts our home labor can supply.
Free Tobacco and Spirits.
The removal Of the internal tax upon tobacco
would relieve an important agricultural product
from burden which imposed only because
oar revenue from custom duties was insufficient
for the public needs II safe provisions against
fraud can hS devised. the removal of the tax upon
spirits used in the arts and manufacture, would
also offer an unobJeCtlOuable method OF reduction
OF the surplus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The Delagoa Bay railway in Africa was con
str1lcted under a concession by Portugal TO an
American citizen. When nearly completed the
road was seized by the agents Of the Portuguese
government Formal protest has been made
through our minister at Lisbon against this act
and no proper effort will be spared to secure
proper relief.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Worlds Fair.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Public Confidence Somewhat shaken as to
the ImpartiaIity of Appointments.

On the 4th of March last the civil service com
mission had but 4 single member. The yacan-
cies were filed on the 7th day of May,
and since then the commissioners have been in
dustriOusly, though with an inadequate force, en-
gagged Il. executing the law. They were assured
by me that cordial support wOuId De given them
in the faithful and impartial enforcement OF the
statute aud OF the rules and regulations adopted IN
aid of il. heretofore the book OF eIlgiDIes has
been closed 10 every ore except IS civilizations
were made upon the reqalsiti0n OF the appointing
officers. Tins secrecy Wa- the source OF mucn su--
pIcIou and OF many charges OF laYorlllsm IL the
administration OF the law. W hat i secret l. a.
ways suspected. and what Il open can be Judged
The commission with the fusI approval OF it, MEM
ber-. has now opened the list OF eliglnle> 20 me
public. The eligible lists for classified po@tofhces
and custom houses are Is5F publicly posted IN the
respective Offices. are also the ceriinca-
service Law was absolutely 10 exclude another
consideration in connection with appointments
under IT, than that Of merit, tested by The ex-
animation. The business proceeds upon tle theory
that both the exam lafug boarsls and the appoint
In- officers are absolutely ignorant a. TO the poliT-
ical views and associations OF all persons on the
ctyl service lists Il ! not too much 10 say, how
ever shat some recent congressional Investigations
have somewhat shakeu public confidence IN the
imparJiaii1y Of the selections for appointment
Am a Civil Service Reformer-
The reform Of tbs. civil service VIII make no
safe or satisfactory advance until the present law
IN the confidence OF the people II VIII be my
pleasure, l. i ny duty 70 SO thai the ~ Il ex
ecutad with drgnness ard importantly II some OF
IL provisions have been fraH1ulsntly eysde1 %
appointing officers. resentment shol4d not
saggezt the repeal Of the lass. bat reform m IT.
administration We should hGTe one view OF the
matter and hold i vita sincerity that Is not ~
ferie b the Consideration that the parry 70 which
We belong + for the tIrae N power -,
Nv predecessor on the 4fk day OF JaEll4rE- i,-s-
b. al executive order 20 take effect March y
brought the railway msil service under the opera
tion OF the civil service laa- ProFisloh Wa ni.se
that the order should take eject sooner IN znF
safe where an eligible list EA- sooner o9zaln--L
On the lin siay OF March Mr.. Lyman then the
only member OF the commission reported TO Es II
xriting that 4 would not be possible 10 have The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
HARRISON'S FIRST MESSAGE.
Matters Of National Importance Dis
cussed BY the President.
He Asks Congress TO Consider His Sug-
gcstiOns and Act Accordingly.
His Recommendation viii Meet the
Approval OF His Party.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Immediately
after the reading of the journals of the
house and senate the committees appointed
to wait ON the president reported that they
had performed that duty and had been
informed by the president that he would
communicate with the two houses by
message in writing Immediately. There
upon a message from the president was
announced and its reading proceeded.
WAsHINGToN, d. O., Dec. ,.
The Senate and House Of Representatives.:
There are few transactions in the admnstra-
ton Of government that are even temporarily
held In the confidence Of those charged with the
conduct Of the public business. Every step AIKEN
Is under the observation Of an intelligent and
watchful people. The state Of the Union is known
from day TO day and suggestions as 70 needed
legislation will find an earlier voice than that
which speaks in these annual communications of
the president to congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Train Robbers Sentenced.

DENVER, Dec. 2-Ex-Lieutenant of
Police Connor, James Marshall. of Kansas
City, and ChaS Corners, who were recent
ly convicted of conspiracy to rob the Rio
Grande express, last April, were to-day
sentenced The two former TO two years
In jail. and fine of one thousand dollars
each; the latter to one year, and fine of
$500. An appeal viii be taken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only enc way to cure Deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the
mucus lining of the Eustschian Tube
When this tube gets infamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by ca
tarrh, which is nothing but an infamed con-
dition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by Catarrh) that we
can not cure by taking Halls Cstarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
tfySold BY Druggists, 75c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Creditors Upou the Firm

NEW YORK, Dec, 2.--An attachment
was obtained today against Lewis r. Cox
Il Co., manufacturers of knit goods in
New York and Philadelphia, and the
sheriff is in possession of the New York
store. In Philadelphia it is said that Cox
is Ill, but that an attorney for the eredi-
tors estimate the liabilities would amount
to half a million.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Naval Reserve should be Provided.

We should also make provision for naval re-
serve, TO consist of such merchant ships OF Amert-
can construction and of specified tonnage and
speed. as the owners will consent to place at the
u-e OF the government in case Of need. as armed
cruisers. England has adopted this policy, and as
a result can now upon necessity AZ once place
upon her naval list. some OF the fastest steam
ships in TIE world A proper supervision Of the
construction of such vessels would make their
conversion into effective ships OF war very easy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Cau-ht at Their Acts.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2-The Chicago. St.
Paul, Minneapolis Il Omaha road have
been fined 500 for violating the Western
States agreement in selling the detached
coupon of a New York ticket in connec-
ton with one of its l.000-mile tickets.
the effect being to reduce the through
rate
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
A Good Radiance.

New YORK, Dec. Judge Patterson
has granted the petition of John J. Plu-
kett for absolute divorce from Mary H.
Plunkett. the Christian science healer who
some time agJ mated with Bentley
Worthington bigamist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The Proprietor of Kemp's Bslsam gives
thousands OF Bottles away yearly ms
the Balsam was not perfect cure for Coughs
and all Throat and Lung troubles. You will
see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Don't hesitate! Procure bottle
to-day and keep in your home or room for
immediate or future use. Trial bottle free
at all druggists. Large size soc. and 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Public Lands

In the administration OF the Land laws the pol
icy OF facilitating IN every proper way. the aii-
JIstment OF the homes claims OF individual st
tiers upon the public lands. has been pursued
The number Of pending CASES had during the pre-
ceiiug administration have been greatly IN
creased under the operation Of orders for
a time sTlspendirg final action II a large
part of the cases originating IL the west
and northwest, ard by the subsequent use Of Tn
usual methods Of exaulip alton only those Eho
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The SALARIES Of Judges OF the district courts in
many of the districts are in my Judgment, mad
equate / recommend that all such salaries now
below 5000 per annum be increased TO that
amount. 1t is quite true that the amount of labor
performed by these judges is very unequal. but
they cannot properly engage in other pursuits
to supplement their Incomes the salary should
be SUCH i'll all cases, as to provide an Independent
md ..-L.a E.Alt nj j..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The public schools at Middleton, New
York, were all closed yesterday by the
board of health and health commissioner.
owing to the prevalence of diphtheria in
enidernin form
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal SCOTS Emulsion; it is
as palatable as milk. Delicate people i'm
prove rapidly upon its use. For Consump-
ton, Throat affections and Bronchitis it is
unequalled. DR.. Thos. Prim, Ala, says: 81
used Scott's Emulsion on a child eight
months old; he gained four pounds in =
month"