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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
irish Origins and Character.

Putting minor divisions aside, and keeping
in mind the two grsnd divisions among the
old Irish, namely, the imaginative, persistent,
stolid, revengeful, superstitious Ugrian, and
the quick tempered but kind hearted, gen.
erous, unsteady, quick tongued, pleasure low
ing Kelt, we can understand perhaps better
than before the reason for anomalies in the
national character. We may perceive in the
individual lrishman, it may be, the contest
still going on between Aryan and Ugrian,
between Iran and Turan. Have we not here
clew to contradictions in Irish natures, their
fiery threats and actual peaceableness, their
turbulence and relative freedom from crime
their reputation for ferocity among those
who do not know them, and the charm
they exercise through kindness and hospi
tality when treated with regarda
1t is not fanciful to trace here the singular
mixture of sharpness and stupidity in the
peasant nor will it be found on reflection
hazardous to assert that the Irish owe to the
sturdy, plodding Ugrian element their ability
to support suffering and their logged love for
the soil-traits hitherto given to the Kelt,
although history is full of examples of the
Kettle passion for rowing about the world
1t is an element that gives the counterpoise
to the hot headedneSs natural to those in
whom Kettle blood is strong; it explains the
caution of many Scots and Irishmen; for
both are apt to talk with violence, but to act
with great circumspection. 1t may also sup
ply the saL r. zeal side Of the Irish. 1t ao-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
English as She Is Advertised.

What on earth is female sipperp Per-
haps it belongs to the category of "female
pills" | have read of mourning pins" Can
you fancy a pin in griefs No one ever hears
of mourning needle, though the latter inn
plement has at least an eye wherewith to
weep. Invalid furniture" is largely ad-
vertised, and, as the prices are not by any
means low, it may be conjectured that it is
not the furniture itself to which the adjective
is applied. Perhaps the expression "decayed
tradesman" is the most disturbing of all
phrases. The words raise frightful ideas il
the literal minAnd. Il London Truth.
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

Upon Mrs Jeffreys-Lewis' entrance In Uns
first scene she was saluted by the rattle and
cracking of peanuts and a vigorous CONVEX
tional buzz
Mrs Lewis stopped the scene and walked
to the row of candles which formed the foot
lights.
Her speech was brief but vigorous She
promised the audience that when they had
finished their dessert and told all their stories
the performance would go on. Meanwhile
she was perfectly willing to wait.
Her defiant tone gained her the immediate
respect of the audience, and there were cries
of "Bully for you, old GAL" and "Wen see
you through" but a profound and lasting
quietus was given the entire house when a
great, rough specimen Of humanity, known
as .'the terror" arose, and leaning against
the rude stage, carelessly twirled two big re-
volvers in his fingers while he threatened to
let daylight into the first man who disturbed
the performance York Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

peasants for "the murder OF a girl II years
old. The superstition recalls that about tho
thieves and the candles narrated in connec-
ton with the Whitechapel murders. These
peasants, it seems, were believers in the
superstition that candles made of human fat
rendered the bearers invisible. To obtain
these articles they first attempted to murder
a boy in the forest and next tried to kill an
old peasant; thirdly, Russian clergyman,
and being disturbed on all three occasions, at
last succeeded in numbering Sukeria Cher
kaschina. With the fat from the child's body
they made candles, and with their help at
tempted to commit a robbery. The light of
the candles betrayed them, which seems a
singularly just happening, and on being ar
rested they confessed everything. The evi-
dence in court showed the belief in the
thieves candle superstition to be very wide
spread in Russia. Cor. Philadelphia Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
Much Improved.

A well known western orator is fond of
telling the following story about himself-a
story which gives proof of the fact that many
unpromising boys develop into famous and
brilliant men. He had given his finest and
most carefully prepared lecture for the bene-
fit Of a small library in his native town
At the close of the lecture he was ap-
preached by an old man, who offered his
hand and said How do you do, Hcnry9
Don't know me, do your
mo, don't think do"
"Well, know you, Henry. I've knowed
you ever sence you wuz knee high to duck,
an think you done yourself credit tonight,
Henry, speshly when | kin remember the
time when it didn't pear to me that you had
sense enough to come in when it rained, you
wuz the greenest gourd bout twenty year
ago. you re. wuzI,-Y Youth 5 Ccr.s,"niGu
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
Countries Where the Law Requires a Ger
tain Amount of Schooling.

Prussia has long had compulsory school at
tendance between the ages of 6and IA through
the whole school year, and the same laws In
regard to school attendance with slight
notifications, prevail through all the states
of the German empire. In Norway, Sweden
and Denmark education is compulsory and
universal, and it is rare in these countries
and in Finland to find an adult who cannot
read and write.
Austro Hungary has compulsory laws SINH
lar to those of Germany, which are pretty
well enforced among the Teutonic popula.
lation, but are not enforced among the Hun
garians and other Slavs
Italy and Greece have compulsory laws
which are being better and better enforced,
though at present less than one-half of their
men and women can read. Spain enacted
compulsory law in 1857, but has never en-
forced it, and 60 per cent. of her adults can
not read Portugal has similar dead letter
law, and still greater illiteracy than Spain.
In Switzerland compulsory education is
well carried out in the Protestant cantOns,
but less strictly in the Catholic In Belgium
and the Netherlands schools are provided in
every commune, but attendance is voluntary.
and though iIliteracy is diminishing there
is still about one-third of the men and women
who cannot read or write. To encourage ed
ucation in Belgium the local franchise has
been offered to all who can read and write,
independent of the usual property qualifca
tons. In Russia, with the exception of Fin
land, education is very backward. and in
1882 only 10 per cent. of her army recruits
could read Compulsory attendance in Great
Britain is left to the school boards, but is
practically required between the ages of
and l3 France not only has compulsory at.
tendance but her schools are more modernly,
more thoroughly and more extensively or.
gained than in any other country. In all
European countries where education is com,
pulsory the law requires attendance through
the whole school year, though in Great
Britain half day attendance is accepted by
some school boards. The period to which the
compulsory laws apply is quite uniformly
from to IA, except in Great Britain, where
it is from to ID, and in Greece, where it is
from to l2.-Chicago Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

\ Boston cigar drummer, whose residence
is in Taunton, tells story on himself with
great glee. He was in Hartford, Conn, one
evening, and after lounging about the hotel
in disconsolate loneliness for an hour or two
he asked the clerk if there was anything go
ing on in town. The clerk suggested taking
in masquerade ball that was In progress
The drummer thought the idea was good
one, but he hadn't any costume The clerk
suggested that he should borrow the colored
porter's overalls and jumper, black his face
and hands and go The suggestion was
promptly acted upon, and for an hour the
bogus cOlored man talked African English
and had high old time among the masked
bellies. Finally the signal to unmask was
given, and when the masks came off great
wave of darkness swept over the hall Every
blessed man, woman and child in the place
was full blooded negrol
The drummer cast one panic stricken look
at the crowd, and then made for the door
When he reached the hotel he resumed his
old time personality and set up the wine
Brockton MaSs.) Enterprise
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
Gathering Material.

met William Mestayer, the actor and
play writer, the other day He told me he had
just been visiting Tenth avenue saloon, and
when | expressed surprise he laughed and
said: FOOD, my boy, food, solid food for a
sketch Just think of it." he added ION the
bar stood seven glasses of beer, each glass
holding quart and pint of beer and each
costing 5 cents. In front of the seven glasses
stood seven particularly tough looking citi
zens. While stood there they had a little
sparring contest, wrestling bout and kept
up flow of conversation, witty to ears un
used to such jokes, and laughed at as hnprob
able on the stage went to the place at the
suggestion of Lester and Allen, the MINISTRIES
to write them a sketch Next season they
take it on the road, under my management
tell you one can see all phases of life in
New York. New York Star
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
Parker's Army Coffin.

A veteran of the regular army said to me
while in a reminiscent mood: THE widest
madcap of the Federal army during the late
war of the rebellion was Dwight Parker, who
was on Hancock's staff Brave as lion.
handsome as picture, he was the ideal sol
der Dwight got a furlough after he had
served a long time at the front, and behaved
himself until his arrival in Philadelphia
There he proceeded to inaugurate howl
as you boys say now, but we used to call it "a
spree He just climbed all over the town.
If there was any resident who didn't know he
was in the city, it wasn't his fault. He did
the best he knew how, and Dwight wasn't a
man of mean abilities in that line either
Right in the middle of this spree he went to
the undertaker's and got measured for
coffin. This, with plate bearing his name,
with blank space left for the date of his
death, was forwarded to the Continental
hotel Dwight was proud of it and celebrated
its arrival In manner peculiar to himself.
When his furlough had almost expired he
packed up his baggage and his coffin and
started for the front. Hancock and the Off
GERS of his staff were at first inclined to look
upon Parkers coffin as something CHASTITY,
but everything went in the army in those
days and finally all hands got so accustomed
to seeing the thing around headquarters that
they began to use is as a sort of waste paper
receptacle What became of it9 Well, |
don't remember Parker died several years
ago on Governors Island, N. Y, but he had
brand new coffin on that occasion, for |
saw it. guess Parker was the only soldier
on either side who carried his coffin with him
during the war. Boston Traveller.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

Indispensable for washing Dishes windows carpets clean
ing house. etc. etc. but because of it's wonderful cleansing
properties are afraid to have their clothes washed with it.
WE'LL in the past years the consumption of Pearnehas
exceeded 100000 packages, and complaints but
numerous letters praisngit Why, because PEAKLiNE
places to put is in the wash tub You soak your
finest linens and aces in Pearine and water for month
with perfect safety That's much Pearlne they would
get they washed in week for twenty years
We could not afford to spend our and money in telling
the public through the newspapers single thing about
Pearne that would stand the and the sooneryou
test it, the you'll know that PEA2LlNk will do
more than claim for it. 1t pure and harmless as the
finest imported case soap It's success has brought out
many JAMES PYLE New York
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
The Streets of Brussels.

Clean, gay and brilliant they are in the
upper town on a fine day, with their Ieis
urely well dressed crowds of promenaders,
the equipages of royalty and the beau monde,
the galloping officers and companies of sol
diers always marching somewhere or other to
the strains of most excellent bands or the
spirited fanfare of trumpet and roll of drums
And very picturesque to strangers eyes are
the groups of white bloused commissionaires
and blue bloused ouvriers, and flower vendors
with huge baskets of violets and roses, and
Carmelite monks in russell gowns, with naked,
sandaled feet, and the rope of self fagelation
dangling from their waists, and the hand
some Roman and Neapolitan girls in verita.
bic Italian costumes-artists' models during
the week and organ grinders of a Sunday
and the famous milk women, sturdy, fresh
faced peasants, striding along by their little
dog carts, where, in beds of clean straw, are
reposing brass cans, polished to a dazzling
brightness 1t is all very pretty and enhven.
ing, if ones eyes are open to catch its novel
features -Providence Journal
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The Ornament of Sayaces.

Tsttooing is almost universal among saw
age races. In New Zealand the Maori wo-
men, before they began to imbibe European
prejudices, even tattooed their lips lest they
should have the reproach of being red Some
race" slit their ears until they hang in loops
on their shoulders Others insert huge rings
and other ornaments through the cartilage
of their noses. The Louisiade Islanders re-
gard the lid of a sardine box as particularly
neat piece of jewelry; and even European
women have not yet ceased to suspend bits
Of stone and metal through the lobes of Their
ears,-New York Telegram
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

counts, best or an, Tor their essential law
abiding character when humanely treated,
their freedom from crimes other than agra
rian, to which the latest trials in London bear
testimony. 1t may offer an explanation for
the petty though vindictive nature of mis-
demeanors like moonlighting, houghing
cattle and destroying crops-traits which
seem foreign to the Kettle genius. Charles
de Kay in Century.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

Capt. Seth B. Mcclellan, of Portland, Me-,
dreamed that his mothers house had been
entered by burglars, and the next morning
visited the place and went down in the cellar
His vision was realized by burglar, wht
knocked him senseless with club.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23
a Revolving Russian Superstition.

A curiosity of unpleasant peasant supersti-
ton has been revealed at a trial in southern
Russia, which ended in the conviction of four
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-23

II 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. 4 81
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07
THE ENTERPRISE, WEDNESDAY; AUGUST q 1889

wanted to go back; but we finally got a
few landmarks fixed and now we can go
anywhere and find our way back. We
simply look at the cathedral tower, 60 to
that and from there we know our way.
To-day everything is free; other days ad
mission is charged. We went to the cathe-
dral to-day. 1t is full of famous old
paintings and wood carvings. The carv-
ings admired more than the paintings
A little boy stood near me and smiled
at him, so he said in English; want to
see musee? Free" l said eyes, after
awhile" II show you the way" he said.
SO when we had seen all we wanted to of
the cathedral, we started out. First he
took us to an old Jesuit church, famed for
its carving and then to the museum of
paintings. Several OF the most famous
painters were born at Antwerp and the
city is proud Of them. Every one knows
Rubens and Quentyn Matseys and Van
Dyck The houses in which they lived
and their works are pointed out to you by
the children as you pass. We gave our
boy eight cents, and he was happy. The
collection Of pictures is wonderful, some
are as old as 1900. After dinner we
walked out to the geological gardens, hut
when we got there it rained hard, so we
came home. We went yesterday TO see
the old tower ball. 1t was built awfully
long ago and partly rebuilt in the 10th
century. 1t was funny to hear the guide
talk He told us Rubens had irescoed
the ceiling in sixteen years lying on his
back. Every time he spoke Of the ceiling
he insisted in telling US Rubens lay on his
back. In the old council chamber was
ihe finest carving I ever saw. 1t was oak,
unpainted. II was the back Of two long
seats or pews Our guide said it was
done by two prisoners during the inquisi-
ton. They did it with their pocket
knives. As reward they were set free.
The floor was of oak, the different grains
laid IN patterns. 1t was much finer than
any stone floor ever SEEN Medina Sen
tinel.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

THE Supreme Court Of Ohio has struck
blow at she "instsllment plan" Of paying
for goods. Sales of sewing machines, or
gans snG. numerous other articles have
heretofore been made on the installment
plan, where the articles were taken back
by the sellers II payments were not made
bur none Of the money the purchaser had
paid was refunded to them. The court
has decided that in cases where any article
is taken by the seller, all money that has
been paid must be returned to the pur-
chaser except a sufficient amount to pay
for all wear and use Of the article. This
is wise decision and will cure a growing
evil.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07
Notes Of Tarvel.

The growth Of two cities like 81, Paul
and Minneapolis, containing in the ag-
gregate about 400, 900 people, and being
SO nearly equal In size that each claims
the superior numbers, Is phenomenal,
nothing like it In the world, "said prom
inent citizen Of Minneapolis. The dis
lance between the railroad stations Of the
two cities is counted ten miles, but the
trains make half dozen stops In that
distance to accommodate the thickly set
tied space between, and Il is difficult for
an observer to determine where one city
ends and the other begins.
As the capital Of the State, st. Paul has
an advantage and has attracted a large
amount Of wealth; II is also center for a
wholesale trade. The State House Is a
home like red brick edifce, but new
one would doubtless be on grander
scale. The churches are substantial
stone being leading material, the Cen.
trail Park N. E. church being one OF the
best that came under our notice. The
Union depot occupied by the Chicago,
Milwaukee and 81. Paul, and the 81. Paul,
Minneapolis and Manitoba railroad, with
IT'S tiled floors and stained glass orna-
mental windows, Is an elegant and com
modious structure.
The business blocks are many Of them
fine substantial buildings. st. Paul has
electric lights and cable cars and Is In all
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

respects live, wide awake city. In com.
parison, Minneapolis has wider and more
regular streets and is manly built upon a
level plain, while at St Paul the ground
rises more abruptly from the river and is
more undulating in It's surface. Our first
impression OF Hennepin avenue in Min.
neapolis was that it is the handsomest
business street We eyer saw. The West
House, the finest hotel In the city, has an
elegant stone front and there are many
other grand structures piled up eight and
ten stories high, on that and other streets.
The great Touring mills which it is
said have the capacity Of producing $4,000
barrels of -four per day, are in large
buildings, located mostly in the vicinity
of the noted st. Anthony's Falls for the
purpose OF making use Of the water power
afforded by the great falls, but the water
not being sufficient at all times, steam
power is much used.
"St. Anthony's Falls" which were so
glowingly described in the school eeog.
raphies of our boyhood days, have sue
cumbed to the effects of time and the de-
mands of utility, and the romance is all
taken out OF then.
The celebrated falls of Minnehaha do
not come up to the expectation of those
who have been enthusiastic readers Of
Longfellow.-[W. II. Pearce, IN oberlin
News.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

THE pulpit is making war against the
Jroprietors Of the daily press for issuing
Sunday edition. We can see M just rea-
on for issuing the Sunday edition; II is
'moDg the unnecessary things, and TO
ompel men to perform common labor TO
lace 1t upon the market merely to obtain
evenue, is certainly In open defiance Of
9th Divine and statute law. The most
'aluable letters appear in that edition to
induce people 10 become Sunday readers.
inything necessary to be done on the Sab
,ath day, let It be done; but LET us care.
lilly refrain from doing unnecessary
hinna
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

Two hundred and twelve saloonisis in
Cincinnati held meeting and passed res
olutions to defy the law on Sunday. Gov.
srnor Foraker, upon learning Of this, at
once wrote to the Mayor Of the city to en-.
force the law, and II anything was found
wanting to aid him in attempting to en-
force the law to call upon him. This
shows that our executive has an eye to
business and is on hand TO attend TO It.
The outlaws OF the Queen City will have
% suffer sooner or laterfor their transgres-
lions, and the sooner the better for the In
Ierests Of the city. For the past few years
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

The delegates assembled TO frame con-
'titutions for the four new States, we are
Inclined to think, are attempting to do too
much. They are making careful study
Il the omissions and weak points in
he constitutions Of the States already ad-
nitted and expect to frame theirs in such
manner as to overcome these deficiencies.
The North Dakotaites invited Judge
Cooly, Of Michigan, to address them on
The subject. The delegates should proceed
IN the regular order Of such work, and
What is omitted in constitutional provis.
IONS can be supplied with statutory law.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

GOVERNOR LowERY, Of Mississippi,
failed to receive a denomination for Gov
ernor. It is attributed to the bold stand
he took against the prize fighters. II he
will continue his present line Of policy
he will be cared for politically in the near
future. Men Of his stamp are wanted
in every southern State to aid the good
people in enforcing the laws.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

JOHN L. SULLIVAN was arrested in New
York City last week on requisition papers
from the Governor Of Mississippi. When
the great pugilist arrived in Louisville,
KY, grand reception was rendered him,
and q repetition Of the same took place
when he arrived at Jackson, Miss. Gov.
srnor Lowery was 50 disguised with the
way the people treated the fighter that he
Jrdered him locked up.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

The authorities in Chicago have put
forth every effort to capture and bring to
justice the murderers Of DR.. Cronin, but
rs yet all Of their efforts have failed.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

In TWO more weeks we will probably
know who Foraker's competitor will be,
The platform adopted for the State cam.
paign will be looked forward to with in.
terest.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-08-07

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
finally comes out endorsing Murat Hal
stead for United States Senator. THE En-.
rERPRIsE made the endorsement more
than two months ago.