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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22
A DELICATE OPERATION.


A Herald reporter was yesterday intro
duced to Mr.. William Jarvis, of SantaGuin,
Utah county. Mr.. Jarvis is one of those
whom, from being blind, DR. Prentice has made
TO see. Some seventeen years ago, while he
was working in Tintic, one of his eyes be.
came affected, and inside of five wears he
was blind in it. Gradually his other also be.
came affected, and for some years he has had
to be led from place to place, being unable to
md his own way. A week ago he visited
Dr. Prentice, and the Doctor determined to
perform an operation for cataract with iredec.
tOmy-One of the most delicate operations
known to surgery. A knife was inserted be
tween the white and the clear parts of the
eye, and then was forced up until it came out
at the top. The Doctor next cut out portion
of the iris and removed the cataract from be-
hind the eye, after which he dressed it and
left the patient. Yesterday morning he came
into the room, and the first thing he has read
in seventeen years was the Herald, which the
Doctor handed TO him. Cataract makes the
eye perfectly Opaque, and by the operation of
the Doctor the opacity has been entirely re-
moved, and the pupil of the eye is perfectly
clear, The way in which the eye has healed is
remarkable, and the operation was certain
ly perfect and decided success. The old gen.
tleman-for he is well advanced in years-said
the operation did not hurt him much-not SO
much as the pressing of the Doctors sleeve
button against his nose No anesthetics what
ever were used, and the operation was done
without flinching.
DIR. Culbertson, of indianapolis, was present
at the operation, and when the reporter SUBJ
sequent y Intercepted HIM concerning it, he
said: II have performed the same operation
a great many times and think / do know a
good Operati on when see it Every manipu-
latiDn was perfect. There was no falte ring.
An operation is series of steps and | can say
Of DR.. Prentice that each step WAS faultIess.
1t could not have been more perfect. 1 re-
gard such an operation as a test. A man who
can perform it can perform any operation.
have seen the old gentleman since, and the re-
suits are as good as could possibly be obtain
ed by perfect operation"
Coming, as this does, from such a high and
well known authority as DR.. Culbertson Dr.
Prentice has no reason to regret the high wit.
ness Of his work. Salt Lake Herald
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22
To My Friends and Patrons:

I wish to notify my customers and
friends in general, that L have adopt
ed the "Allison Coupon Check Sys-
tenn" in my retail department. 1t is
great improvement on the old pass
book or credit system, possessing the
following advantages to customers,
wilt gives the merchant no chance
to commit errors in the hurry and eX-
element of business; it prevents that
oft occurring error of having the bills
of one party charged to the account of
another, and gives general feeling
of confidence between the merchant
and his customers. The books in
question contain coupons to the
amount of g, S., $40, and $40 respec-
lively. They are comprised of a series
of perforated checks ranging from
cents to 81 in value. When the GUS
toner makes purchase, the book is
handed to the clerk who takes from
the book, checks to the amount of the
purchase, and no charge is booked for
the goods. When the book is issued,
the name of the customer is inscribed
on its face; the customer in turn signs
a note for the value of the book. The
note is kept as a record, and this is
all the bookkeeping that is done. A
discount of per cent. is allowed if the
book is paid for when issued, besides
allowing purchaser the benefit of net
cash prices on goods. A more thorough
explanation will be given upon in
quiry at my office, retail department.
Very respectfully,
1-17-tf GEO. DULLNIG.
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For Sale.

Nice cottage of 3 rooms, gallery and large
stable, city water. near s. s. shops, only $50.
One-third cash and SIS per month. 1928
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22

Turkish and Vapor Baths,
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. 3-17-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22

Johnston g. Carroll
Den lists. Office 275 Commerce st.
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Where to Find Them,

If you want a Christmas present or
New Years gift, call and see our
splendid selection now on exhibition
and you can be pleased and crafty
your friends.
RAGLAND & SCHACKNER,
Successor to Ragland & co.,
City Drug Store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22
Wanted

A young man for work around a
house. Good mixer. Apply at this
office. 1-16-tf
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DR. C. w. PhiIinS

OF San Antonio has no partner. His
office is at 266 West Commerce street
over Jess NJ. Rell's jewelry store. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-22

DR.. B. F. Kingsley,
Office at City Drug Store. 11-2S-1y
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DIR. PRENTICE,

(Recently from London, England.J
At the Menger Hotel, San Antonio
Until February 9th.
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RAILROAD TIME TAsLE.
S. a. 81 A. p. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
daily except Sunday.


DEPARTURES.
daily except Sunday.
Train for Cuero, Houston, Galveston
leaves San Antonio. 8. % a. I'D
Trains for Beeville, ROckport ana
Corpus Christi 80. .,........l 40 p III
Train for Kerrville...........' ''..b'OO p Ill
ARRIVALS.
From Galveston, Cuero & Houston 40 p m
From Corpus Christi, Beeville and
ROckpOrt .........,...-''''I - > y. III
From Kerrville. ................,.. ";9O am
1. q q. n. R.R
DEPARTURES.
For St. Louis, via l. & G. n. ana
NJ. K. and ...... ........:.., 40 p m
For st. Louis, via |. IL G. n and
/. Nj. 900. ...........'..''..0,' so. III III
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis, via NJ. X. & T.
and |. 81 G. n. ...........;:. ..lO:55 IN
From st. Louis, via L. N. and L.
q en-. ............'...''... L. III
From Laredo. Observation-Disclosures. sou d III
SOUTHERN PACIFIC r, r.
East bound train leaves. :OO a. III
East bound train leaves. .2:l5 p. m
West bound train arrives, ......... 2:25 a. m
West bound train leaves. l2:50 p. IN
West bound train arrives. ......7:45 p. IN
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-11

Poor. unfortunate Batrachan! In what a
sad plight he must have been. And yet his
misfortune was one that often befalls singers.
Many once tuneful voice among those who
belong to the "genus homo is utterly spoiled
by cold in the head" or on the lungs, or both
combined. For tho above mentioned " croak-
cr" we are not aware that any remedy was
ever devised; but we rejoice to know, that all
human singers may keep their heads clear and
throats in tune by the timely use of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy and Dr. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery, both of which are sold by
druggists.
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases of Catarrh in the Head, no matter OF
how long standing, while for all laryngeal,
bronchial, throat and lung affections, DIR.
Pierce's Golden, Medical Discovery is posi-
lively unequaled. 1t cures the worst ilnger,
ing coughs and builds up the flesh and
strength of those who have been reduced
| by wasting diseases. 1t is guaranteed to
| benefit or cure in all diseases for which it is
| recommended, if taken in time and given
| fair trial. or money paid for it refunded.
Copyright, 1888, by WORLDS Dis MED. ASSN.
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S76 90 10 S3bO. GO !. A a.

SIS 90 to $780, Aad M0 4HrEar f Ssn n St
Agents preferred who can furnish a horse
and give their whole time to the business.
Spare moments may be prOftahly employed
also. A few vacancies in towns and cities.
B. F. JOHNSON & co. 1909 Main ST., Rich.
mOnd Va.
n. R.-Please state age and business eXpe-
rience Never mind about sending stamp fol
ioply B +. J. & Co. 4-4O-6m
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Inherited Serofula.

Swifts Specific IS. S. ST. cured my little
boy of hereditary scrofula, which broke out
all over his face. For year he had suffered,
and had given up all hopes of his recovery,
when at length / decided to use S. S. S. Al
ter using q few bottles he was entirely cured.
Not a symptom now remains of the disease.
This was three years ago.
MRS. T. L. MATHERS, Mathersville, Miss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-11-11

In the early part Of last year had vic
lent attack Of rheumatism, from which
asconfined to my bed for over three months
and at times was unable to turn myself in
bed, or even raise the cover. A nurse had to
be in constant attendance day and night. l
was so feeble that what little nOurishment
took had To be given me with a spoon. Al
ter calling in the best local physicians, ard
trying all other medicines without receiving
any benefit, was induced by friends to try
Swift's Specific Is. S. S. | discontinued al
other medicines, and took a course OF 5. 5. S.
thirteen small bottles, which affected a COM
plete and permanent cure.
J.. c. BASSET, FL Dora[o, Kansas.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
sdtTse. SWIFT SPECIFIC co. Atlanta, Ga.
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Dr,PIERCE'S PELLETS

regulate and cleanse the liver, stomach and
bowels. They are purely vegetable and per-
fectly harmless. One a Dose. Sold by
druggists. 25 cents vial.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
A Good Time in the Coal Cellar.

Senator Hearst of California does not
appear TO find much enjoyment in his
wealth. His wife in the family's Wash
ington mansion gave a reception which
made even the extravaganza people of
the capital open their eyes,. 1t is said
the flowers alone cost $4,000. Nov
ing uncomfortably and alone through
the glittering throng the master of the
house met u well-known newspaper
correspondent. Said the wealthy sen
ator eagerly: "Get a few good fellows
together and Well go to some good
quiet room and enjoy a bottle of wine
and some cigars together" There
were whispers in the ears of two other
correspondents, and then, led by the
senator, the quartette marched through
the big house from parlor to attic. In
every room there was a chattering
throng or a wrap-divesting bevy or
piles of hats and o%vercoats. With a
sigh the senator turned backward. He
descended to the cellar. Beside the
coal hole a colored servant arranged u
table and chairs and brought wine and
tobacco. "Now," said the milliopaire,
with a sigh of relief, I'VE can have a
good time here without being inter
rupted by those idiots upstairs. |
can't see the fun in my wife's rackets.'
-NeM York World.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
inconsistency.

An honest German going to a bank
at Holyoke, Mass, the other day "after
hours" and seeing the word "closed"
staring at him from the door panel, was
panic stricken and told all his neigh
bors that the bank had gone up. Ev-
erybody heard of it by the time the
doors were opened the next morning.
Curiously enough as they were on
vinced that they could not get their
money the depositors all went in a
bunch the next morning to get it. II
they could get it they didn't want it,
but if they couldn't get it they wanted
it like thunder. 1t took q u Of an
hour or two to satisfy them that they
really could get their money out Of the
"closed" bank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
WOman's Logic.

After the woman suffrage hearing at
the state house on Friday q lady APP
preached Arthur Lord, who has con
Quoted the case for the remonstrants,
and said: my Lord, did you know
that there are in many places in this
state classes of young women earnestly
studying political economy and meth
dds Of government to fit themselves for
the duties of political life|
"Yes," was Mr.. Lords reply, II am
aware of it. Do you know anything
about Smith college in this state?"
"Oh, yes answered the interrogator,
"and a very worthy institution it is,
giving our yovng women a splendid
training, and in Just those very mat
ters."
"And did you know" continued Mr..
Lord, that the senior class at Smith
college has just voted that the ballot
is not desirable for nor desired by
women?"
They're nothing but ignorant school
girls, and ought not to be needed" was
the comment Of the lady, with immedi-
ate change of front. And the conver-
sation ended at once.-Boston Jour
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

Somewhere out of view there il an
army Of noble men and women watch
ing over Indebtedness and payerty.
We seldom zee their faces and seldom
know their names, but when 4 wave Of
misery breaks into a newspaper para
graph and the haggard ~countenance Of
some desperate, despairing human be-
ing stares from it there are hands al
WAYS stretched out to save.
It was a sorrowful picture . Herald
reporter drew on Sunday. Andrew
Smith and his aged wife sitting in q
Spring street basement, decrepit,
friendless, and without food. Mary
was sick and Andrew was too old to be
OF much use, so nobody would give him
work or bread.
The invisible guardians Of the poor
have been touched to the heart by this
simple story Of respectable old age
hungering in q rich city.
Money, coal, provisions, clothing,
and med cine have been provided, and
the whit. + wind may whistle aeittshsy,
but there ore two comforted and COM
Portable old people in New York to-day.
-Nelc York Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

1DG030 ~ WOUeO 08NUH ~ Os y
It vas at the thester. The play, the
sNew Magdalen," with Clara Norris ~
Mercy Merrick. In n Of the boxes
were two ladies and . gentleman, and
a little girl about Ave years old. This
child was - dainty and graceful a. .
fairy. She hew from one 10 the other
in the box, from place to place, like a
butterfly in the garden. The curtain
rose, and the tiny mite sat in q chair
spell-bound. The scene is q room in
an old mill, occupied by two French
officers; the close Of the act il the sud
den assault of the German forces, an
English woman killed by the explosion
OF q shell. There is a shrek from the
lower box, and the baby is a fright
ened, pale, dazed piece Of humanity
lying in the gentleman's arms, while
both ladies are smothering giggles in
dainty handkerchiefs. Before the ur-
tain rises on the second act the little
girl has recovered. Her gloves have
been removed and there is a fash of
diamonds from each hand. A couple
Of gentlemen in the orchestra chairs
are attracted by the child. She catches
their glances and bnries her face in her
hands, peeping out, showing q blush
ing rogish face. She plays peek-a-boo
over the boxes, and in the most inno-
cent ways shows her enjoyment of the
attention she is attracting. The rising
of the curtain was e signal for silence.
There sat that mite with her eyes fixed
on the stage through every act OF the
nerve-exhausting play. The curtain
fell at II As, and the baby, completely
exhaused, struggled into her coat un-
aided, dragged on her little hat and sat
down TO await the movements of the
people who had given her less care
and attention than is usually bestowed
on q ~fayorite kitten.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

The most carefully edited journal is
fallible. On the New York Herald
proof readers have been suspended for
weeks. In spite Of this severe discipline
the Herald once made the astonishing
announcement that "a long line OF
scorpions feathers fled into church.
instead of "surpliced fathers" A re-
porter on that paper had occasion to
quote q verse from a familiar hymn, in
which the word herald occurred. The
proof reader dutifully underscored the
word, and the verse appeared, 'Hark,
the Herald angels sing" 1t was in the
New York World's report Of a political
meeting that the word Shouts" was 30
ludicrously misprinted as to make the
blunder famous: sThe snouts of TO-.
600 democrats rent the air." read the
report.-NeM York Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
The Four New States.

The four new states-North Dakota,
South Dakota, Montana and Washing
ton-which have just been admitted to
the union make q very interesting
study.
No other government 10 any part of
the world can have the experience
which we are now passing through.
The sense Of growth and increasing
strength which we enjoy is extremely
e~xhilarating. One by n these great
stretches of territory lying in the north
west, the west and the southwest are
being populated by pioneers of our
own blood and nationality. Physicians,
tradesmen, lawyers, preachers and
artisans who found no outlet for their
energies in the crowded and s%uffocat-
ing cities have poured over the mill
ions of acres beyond the Mississippi,
formed governments, knocked at the
door Of the republic and been admitted
to equal state privileges as ourselves.
/. As to area. The two Dakotas
cover very nearly so, 900, 900 acres each.
South Dakota is larger than New
York, New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets. There is enough more to make
six or eight Rhode Islands out of.
Montana is one of the gigantic states.
She is bigger than New York and the
whole of New England, with New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and North
Carolina thrown in.
Washington is about the size of each
of the Dakotas, half the size Of Mon
tana and has an acreage that would
cover Maine, New Hampshire, Mass
achusetts, Vermont and New Jersey.
At the end of the last century q fam
Gus Englishman visited this country
and on his return wrote a book about
us, as nearly every foreigner does. He
declared that the Allegheny noun
tains would forever bar our progress.
They were a wall that must always
keep our population on the seaboard.
| The west, he declared, would remain
an %unpeopled territory. What would
he say if he could return?
2. As to population. Tidal waves
have been sweeping westward during
! the past twenty years. In 1860 the
two Dakotas had 4,S37 inhabitants; in
1870. IA, 1871; in 1880, 135, 1T; in 1887,
0 10000. Such NJ increase is well nigh
incredible. Montana had within hcl
borders eight years ago 80, 159 persons
her estimated population at the pres.
ent time is 10000. Washington had
in 1880 75,1l6 and eight years later
100000.
The west is clearly the field for
enterprise. With shrewdness, energy,
genius. hardwood these four states
have carved out their own magnificent
fortunes and have not yet exhausted
themselves by any means. Then
future is grander than the prophets o.
earlier days ever dared to dream
NeW York Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

Miss WILL ALLEN DRoMGooLE is q
literary lady who has cut her official
throat with her little pen. Some Of
her recent magazine sketches of life in
the Tennessee mountains carried a
sting to the denizens Of that section,
and when Miss Dromgoole recently
sought an election to senate clerkship
q big ough-bearded solon from an up.
county arose and shouted out: "She
wrote agin the mount'ns! / war be-
known'st ter it, and I'm sgin her" The
senate sat petrifed, and Miss Drom-
goole incsutiously giggled. It sealed
her fate. Another hill-country legisla-
tor was hoisted to his feet by his indig-
nant colleagues to second the objec.
ton. He did it tersely and eff~ectually.
"She lowed the wimmen folks went
b'arfoot an Their men talked q durlec.
Tn agin anybody rs is agin the
mount'ns." The issue was joined, and
on the ballot being taken Miss Drom-
goole was beaten.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

It 10 . calamity Of the direct kind to feel that
one's physical energies are failing in the prime
Of lfe-to feel more nervslsss, more dispirited,
weaker every day. Yet this 10 the unhappy lot
Of hundreds who surround us. A source Of re-
newed strength which science approves. in
behnlf OF which multitudes Of the debilitated
have aud are every day testifying. and which, In
countless instances, has built up constitutions
benefited by other means. surely comprehends
itsoif 10 oil who need a tonic. Hostettsr'sS tona-
ach Bitters ia such q medicine pure, bctanic.
and a ~srtilizer OF the blood. by repsia and
ner sousn sss-the first q cause, the second .
cons quence of lack Of stamina depart when
q course Of the Bitters Is tried. All forms
OF ma'arial disease, rheumatism. kidney and
ladder trouble, constipation and biliousness
arc annihilntsd by this standard family NELL
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
More than They Could Stand.

The newsboys and bootblscks were
indulging in q free fight in aback alley.
The air was thick with flying snow
balls, brickbats and bad language.
"Boys," said a policeman, approach
ing them, "this will have to be stopped.
It looks like a session of the Indiana
Legislature"
With a yell of mingled shame and
indignation the insulted boys turned on
that policeman and chased him half a
mile ic01O Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
There Was Ma Occasion.

Mamma Ito Flossie, who had been
lunching with a little friend)-I hope
You were very polite, Flossie, at the
table, and said "Yes, please" and "No,
thank you"
Flossie--Well I didn't say "No, thank
you," because, you see, l took every
thing.-EpOch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

my DEAR" said a very fashionable
young wife from the head of the stairs,
shave you seen anything of my white
kid slippers? l have searched every
where for them"
Did you look in the bed? You
came in very late last night and think
you forgot to take them of."-Epoch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
Truth Suokeu Lightly.

"Would we advise you to marry a
man whom you really and truly love
very dearly to reform him?" Ethel
asks. Well, yes, if you love him &c
dearly, Ethel, we would. But we
would advise you to kill him first.
You won't have half the trouble re.
forming him afterward, and he'll make
a much better husband. A fellow who
won't reform for his sweetheart, Ethel,
isn't likely to do so for his wife; you
can bet your engagement ring against
your dover on that.--Brookiyn E1gle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
Cafarrh Cpred.

A clergyman. after years OF suffering from
that lonthsome disease. Catarrh. and vainly
trying every known remedy. ut last found y
recipe which completely cured and saved
him from death. Any sufferer from this
dreadful disease sending y self addressed
stamped envelope to Prot. j.. A. Law
renee, " Warren street. New York City.
will receive tho recipe free OF charge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13
Consumption Surely Cured.

TO the Editor: Please inform your read
ers Ahat l have q positive cure for Consump-
ton. By its time y use thousands Of hope
less cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad to send wo bottles Of my rem
edy FREE 10 any Of your readers who have
consumption, II they will send me their Elk.
press and p. o. address. Respectfully.
r. A. SLOCUM. NJ. c.. 1871 Pearl st., N. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-13

Stranger Cat the door)-I am trying
to find q lady whose married name /
have forgotten, hut l know she lives
in this neighborhood. She is a woman
easily described, and perhaps you
know her--a singularly beautiful crea-
tnre, with pink and white complexion,
sea shell ears, lovely ewes, and hair
such as q goddess might envy.
Servant Really, sir, I don't know
Voice from top of stairs)-Jane,
tell the gentleman I'll be down in .
minute.- -Neu York Wechju.