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ents. as in other missions All the work is

ents. as in other missiona All the work is
Mrs. Van Dunn is not dlsplsesed to be called
primitive Christian. She declares that all
named nan and human systems Of religion are I'm: nm,
SSs Snd RS sSe e set SsaSs
yation Army and csmp-meeting methods Of
show, and that dod's word Is inli OF dignity
SaGgS SS sSo tShEs as Sp
like Sam Small, by their. vuigariy. do more
harm than good. She talks to her
0t pretty Tough % Citizens Of tS the hardest wards
down town, as II they were Intellectual beings.
SaS S to iii SSe %S T S
meaning BY familiar Illustrations as she goes
along She persuades with soft words She
thinks that truo conversion creates placidity
OF spiril. brings the peace, that ,passeth all
nndersta,nding" udS and TINT only gentle methods
She seems TO exert n wonderful power over
her converts; Some Of her enemies call her a
sorceress. Several observant men who have
visited her rooms say that she is unquesion-
ably mesmerst She laughs at this, deelar.
working through her for mesmeric power. Sho
doHs not h6e,9Itate to say that she believes she
, She begins work in her rooms at o'clock in
the evening. She kneels and prnys with her
converts, and those whom she wishes TO con-
vert, from that time until nearly dawn. She
knoels beside each man separately. she will
unhesitatingly put her whito arm caressingly
across the shoulder OF some half-drunken
tramp who has dropped in from curiosity and
fallen under her influence, aud will plead With
Dunn, who am talking to you" she will say,
but tho Lord Jesus"
Nearly all who attend her meetings have n
kind of reverence for her, She calls every
man brother and nearly all her converts refer
70 her as Sister Lily, This she terms tho
blessed democracy Of Christ Her vitality APP
pears to be, inexhaustible. she says she has
not seen the sum- exceut at curly dawn, for
months. yet her cheeks are rosy and her dark
gray eyes very bright
She Will not allow rudeness among her con-
yerts. Ii any one OF thom becomes ugly she
dlsciplines hlm by suspending him; Then he
spends most OF his time writing her letters
aski ing forgiveness and permission to come
back. This is always granted.
She has no "bouncer' to eject Objectionable
and noisy, peop;e. II, she cannot persuade
them 10 behave themselves she calls in Martin
Hogan or George Beler, the policemen on post,
and has the dlsorderly oues gently put out. but
never arrested.
She will take no money from ANY nnsaved
person" It costs $50 a month to carry on the
mission. and not p cent. she SAYS, Is subscribed
by outside philanthl oplsts with plenty to spare
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FROM A BUSINESS MAN.
He Gives His Experience and Opinion
Frankly and Decidedly.

ETanAiy anu Dcclucops
Mr. j. F. AntheB the well known boot and shoe dealer
OF Mamaroneck Westcheser county ono of the pretty
suburbs Just OF New York. in describing his 70
the writer said: "For years had been troubled
less all the time with coldS would catch fresh
cold the slightest exposure There would be dull
aching pain forehead just above my eyeL and
feeling OF tRhtness across the bridge of my my
nostrils would become cogged up first Sids ana
then tho othsT giving ME considerable trouble in
breathing Each timel would have fresh cold mynosO
would swell up and become red andender to tho touoht
my watered easily much so that It interfered
with my sight. cond TO read for any length
of time. Al times face looked much the face OF
a man who indulges freely in liuunr.
AS my trouble grew upon me phleRm or muou1
would drop dowu and seem 10 affect my stomach, cRuG-
ing considerable distress and nausea would try to
disOdge tnis mucus from my throat by hawking and
raising but II almost impossible 10 dslodge It. Ny
throat felt though lump sticking In IL and
breathing was laOOr6i and difficult.
- had read of the success with which DrG Copeland
4 Blair had treated others who were suffering from
trouble similar to mine. and placed my case under
their care.
II found their charges moderate began to improve
from the start and II not long until the symptoms
As ever in my life eat and sleep well. have
trouble with my head. l breathe freely through my
nose and am quite well again
Mr. Antilles lives Us slated, at MAmRroneck. West.
chester county where he ID engaged in the boot and
shoe trade
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the alley, or IN inst sufficiently from the CEN
tire TO catch the head pin on the side The
side" bali ls started from one corner Of the
alley ths SslIysry as ssSs9 ssSS9 9 the cut
and Is the one used By experts almost invaris,
bly,, Many players profess to use what they
side Of the alley, and whom about half way
down, by means OF the tYist given in delivery.
curves out to the centre OF the alley and strikes
TO hit the head pin at all times, whether with
q swift or slow ball. The novice ought
than he can easily. or TO pitch . bigger
ball than he can control. The best PLAYERS do
not run six or eight yards In pitching the balls.
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a. some do. Tho people who run are apt to
slide down the alley after delivering the ball,
or in trying to avoid passing the delivery
line are apt to pitch the ball foolishly. Some
times the runner falls down or IL left standing
on one foot, hourishing his hands In the air
like the arms on o windmill.
beginner, too. must remember not to look
at the pins when bowling but TO keep his eyes
fixed on the alley. There are few who follow
this advice. In almost every cnse the eyes OF
the untaught bowler are upon the pins at the
time OF delivering the ball.
1t is quite the custom now among the bowl
Which lades NAV be- present and take %eH rer IN In
the bowling. In fact, there are q good many
OF the clubs which admit young women to
membership, and there Is more than ono bowl
Ing club Of young women alone. The young
women are not the best bowlers in the world,
as there is something about ,woman's arm
and shoulder that prevents her from throwing
things with the same force as men. They are
handicapped by thelr dresses and cannot
swing the ball close to their sides.
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EVIDENCE OF RESULTS.

Continuing In Its Regular and Notapie
SerIes-Another Case Added.
~ cSn't say Just what the cause Of IT. nor en-
aetly when It began" said Mr. Gsraghy 20 the writer
"For five Elk years at least had been growing upon
me- First my nostrils would be clogged There Woule
be = dropping back Of mucus from my head. lWould
catch cold easily. Indeed seemed to bo having cold
most of tho time. Ny eyes would be dim and watery
and would have buzzing noises in the cara shght
hacking cough made its appearance.
After time began TO have sharp pains In the
chest running through under the shoulder blades
Sometimes there would bo pains all over me- The
cough steadily grow worse
ut was not great whiio before could see that
was steadily losing in flesh. ! would feel weak ana
miserable all the time There would be cold creeping
chilly sensation all my body. doctored for ohills
and fever for dyspepsia and for every thing else but a
the time was steadily losing"
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Results by Mail.

About the middle OF last May Miss Lotto Porker OF
900 Arch Mesdyillo Pa placed herself under treat
ment by mail with DrA Copeland Blair. In stating
her by letter just previous to the date above
toned comp Aned OF terrible headaches followed
by spells Of vomiting which would compel her 10 lie In
bed for twenlyfour hours after which she would bO
completely out Sharp pain In tho breast extend
ing through 10 tho shoulder blades and followed by
others in her stomach and sides On June abe wrote,
and my head has only 1ehsd me twice and that was
stated that she was feeling very well Aug 26 she
wrote; II feel quite like different woman from the
one was when commenced your treatment"
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As he starts be swings the ball backward
and upward to a level or little above his right
shoulder. Then he swings the ball down close
does so. He brings the ball down to a level
with the floor close to his left foot Then the
ball goes whiZzing down the alley for all 1t is
worth. It Is considered that greater force is
obtained BY the descent Of the ball from the
shoulder than from behind the back.
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fellow In 1871, when the fret mile and quar-
fer In Q two o-end-a-uuarter.mile race yae run
aO SCEns the Sa %H horS spS a hnt % s
furnished BY the well-known turf writer
"Vlgilant," It will be found very interesting,
both In connection with the Kingston race and
In its bearing on the polnt Of the merits Of the
race horse OF those days and those OF the
present time; The time Of the different guar.
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STRAIGHT ROLL
SIDE BOIL.

sssS III "a sf.r S G b + t. %ftt!n
through tho centre OF tho pins. knocking down
but two or three, But when the head pin is
the pins on the side to which 1t Is thrown. while
the ball knocks down those on the other side.
as the " centreS and :SSldS" balls. The 1SE cen.
tire" ball Is rolled down almost In the centre OF
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used to take the old-fashion0d smooth ball In
the palm OF his right hand and. stepping back
from the alley several feet, he ewung the hand
force. and then. bringing the hand back again.
he hurled the ball nightly down the alley,
steps backward. He Rrasps the ball In the
right hand with his fingers In the holes, as
shown in the cut
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But many OF the girls do mako good bowlers
and they all enjoy the sport exceedingly. AS q
rule. the fair bowlers stand on the lett side Of
tbe bs aanrs anG oyer ] p tne pSa down
Moro young women's bowling clubs are being
organized this winter than ever before.
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THE GROWTH OF BOWLING.
II Bls CONE OF LATE YEARS TO
BB 4 GREAT CTTK PlsTIME

Its Couversi0n Into = STANDARD Sport In
1878, nnd what HAS Followed - The
Bowling Clubs IN TSwn-Wonen Bowlsrs
People who mako 1t their business to
know all about sports have noticed that there
has been q considerable revival OF interest OF
late In bowling. Many new bowling clubo have
recently been formed, and bowling. In the
opinion Of the experts. is sure to take promi-
nent place among the indoor pAstimes this
winter. Almost every bowling alley In the city
is engaged now In the work OF different clubs.
Manufacturers Of bowling materials are over
run with orders for repairs to alleys that have
been neglected for many seasons. The
men who run the bowling alleys have
to take great care Of them. or the
alleys soon become warped and useless. The
revival Of bowling is o fact at once interesting
and delightful. The game is healthful, inviG-
Grating, aud exciting one. II is not rough or
dangerous. and It can be played By women and
children. Few homes, however. are fitted with
bowling alleys, and one Of the drawbacks
which has attended the practical life OF the
game In the past has been that the custom"
alleys were built in badly ventilated base
mentR. Greater attention is now being paid to
ventilation and lighting however. and to the
general fitting up Of tho bowling alleys. The
game seems to have tight grip now on pros
perity and a long life.
For long time bowling in New York was
confined to tho eastern part OF the city. where
the Germans live, but now there are bowling
alleys all over. Bowling was made q standard
sport on Nov. Is, 1873, eleven bowling clubs OF
New York and Brooklyn meeting at that time
and forming tho National Bowling Association.
what bowling Is. There Is a. long ss stretcS S oi
polished wood on hard foundation. This is
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NhN4hAOhs Ato 40
the alley. The regu-
lation alley Is sixty
four feet long and
three and q half feet
wide. At one end OF
this alley big wooden
pins are set up so
that they stand to-
gether in the form OF
q solid triangle. The
bowler at the other
end Of the alley tries
to knock those pins
down by whirling
down the alley big
balls OF polished and
heavy wood. There
are ten pins set up
In the alleys nova
days, though the old
number was niuo.
Smooth balls were
used In the old times,
but the balls used
now have finger holes
in them Here 10 O
picture that Illus.
trates the old and
new styles. The ball
with tho finger holes
Is also OF German
ORIGIN Tho plavar
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Undeseryedly Laughed At.

The unthinking are prone to make game of
nervousness. Yet this is very real and seri-
which are rendered all the more poignant by
rjdicule The stomach is usually responsible
for these symptOms-its weakness and disor-
der find a reflex in the brain, which is the
headquarters of the nervous system. AS a
nerve tonic and tranquillizer, we believe that
not one can be pointed out so effective as Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. In renewing vigor.
GUS digestion, it strikes the key note of recov-
cry of strength and quietude by the nerves.
Headaches, tremors in quiet sleep, abnormal
sensitiveness to unexpected noises-all these
modify and ultimately disappear as the sys-
TEN gains strength from the great tonic. Dys-
pepsia, biliousness, rheumatism, constipation
ana kidney complaints are subdued by the
Bitters. .HU Alan. ed to 10Th.
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That Cankerous Old Woman

Described in the nursery ballad, who lived
upon nothing but victuas and drink" and
yet would never be quiet" was undoubtedly
troubled with chronic Indigestion. Her
victuals, like those of many other elderly per-
sons whose digestive powers have become
impaired, didn't agee with her. This was be-
fore the era of HOstetter's Stomach B1tters,
or some one of her numerous friends and rela-
tives would undoubtedly have persuaded her
to try the great specific for dyspepsia. cOnsti-
patton and biliOusness. This would have
part, for she would soon have been cured and
ceased to disturb them with her clamor. The
most obstinate cases of Indigestion, with its
attendant heartburn, fatulence, constant un-
easiness of the stomach and of The nerves,
are completely overcome by this sovereign
remedy, ChilIs and fever and bilious remit.
tent, rheumatism and kidney troubles are
also relieved by it. . Jan, Sth to 18th.
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For Sale or Trade--Corpus Chris
Property

We have a beautiful residence of seven
rooms, barn, stable, and all necessary out
buildings, together with over seven acres of
land, all nicely improved and situated on the
bluff at Corpus Christi This desirable proper
ty we can sell at the low figure of 5000, and
take one-half in improved San Antonio prop
9rty. The situation is lovely and everything
in good condition; there is fine oyster bed in
front and fish tank fifty feet in diameter back
of house. desirable residence in every par
ticular.
One hundred acres of irrigable land finely
improved; thirty acres in civilizations; ten
acres in corn; two sets of buildings; hydraulic
ram supplying buildings with water, the
water furnished from pure never failing
springs. Good fish pond well stocked with
German carp; fine orchard of peaches, pears,
plums, apples, cherries grapes, figs and other
fruits; this land fronts the Blanco river. and
is one of the finest tracts of land for all pur-
poses in the state; will sell or exchange for
San Antonio city property.
I room frame house, bath, hall, galleries
and clubhouse, large lot. Very cheap at 50, 500;
n cash; location North Flores street. 115-2
The above is only partial list of come of
the fine properties in our hands for sale.
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Vacant Town Lots.

Two beautiful corner lots on Goliad street.
(69)-4
front. H-3
A desirable building lot near 1. & G. N. rail
road depot, cheap. (54l
Four "a acre blocks on Prospect hill, nicely
situated. Price 5000 per acre, 40
Six lots on Prospect hill, at $685. each-a
bargain
2 beautiful lots, on Augusta street, for 5000
each; worth $1,000 each. 110-2
Fine lot on San Pedro avenue, 55h by 22s
feet.Price $1,000. l04
acres on North Flores street beautifully
situated. Can be bought cheap. 100
acres on North Flores street can he sub
divided to good advantage into building lots
Two lots on Grayscn and Trueheart streets,
irrigable with southern exposure. (3S)-3
Six large irrigable lots north of 1. & G. N.
K. depot; cad be sold very cheap 1879
Four lots on River avenue, southeast cor
ner, very desirable, gtll be sold cheap. (39)-3
Two beautiful building lots. 5Ox145 feet, sit
uated on DignOwity hill. 1873
A beautiful building lot on King william
street near street car line, IL varas front. go
A large lot 30x60 varas fronting on South
Medina street, good place for stock pens. 1881
For Sale.-16 fine large lots, in old 4th ward,
viii be sold single or in u blocks and very
cheap. 1874
Three and one-half acres on North Flores
street; can be bought at bargain. En-
quire early at Hambleton,' Hadley & Co. s
Office, No, East Commerce st.
7 large fine lots, for $50 each, located in east
part of the city; must be sold together and
quick. 1913
Fine lot on San Pedro avenue on south side,
55H, feet front by 90 varas deep. beautiful
building site. 1861
We have few large, cheap lots, located
near the Sunset depot and new public school
building.
Four lots, near l. & G.. N depot, fine location
for stock pens, hydrant water, with switch for
loading stock. 70
Large lot on North Flores street 6Cx300 feet
fronting on two streets, only $1,000
one half in cash very desirable 10
cation. i46)
One beautiful building lot on avenue d.
the boulevard of San Antonio, can be bought
cheap and on reasonable terms, 49, E1Aki
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For Sale

2 large lots all fenced. and can be irrigated
each 20 X 60 varas on Labor street corner
$3.50 for both.
Five room frame cottage. city water, stable,
etc. Nice location near Mission garden, only
$3.50, with easy terms. lO6
A nice 4-rOom frame cottage with large lot
blocks from High school, price $500, $500
cash and easy payments 1862
Six acres of irrigable land; southern portion
of the city; beautiful tract, and very
cheap. ... - lO0-l
HAMILTON, HADLEY Co.
Two houses and one large lot, On Goliad ST.,
att $ll00; half cash. f-fHs .I'..t % 1914
LHAMBLEToN, HADLEY & Co.
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Furnished Free,

If you wish to send reliable information
about San Antonio and West Texas. to your
friends back in the states, call on Hambleton,
Hadley & Co., who will furnish all you want
FREE 33l-u
For Sale. Ice Machines.
We have two good ice machines, all CON-
plete and in good working order, with capac-
ity of five tons per day. Price, $4,UUU.
Business Chances.
We have splendid business openings of a
kinds for Gentlemen and Ladies at pr ice
ranging from 500 to $4,000. Call on us an
we will put you into good paying bushes sd
For Sale.
10 large beautiful lots on Garden and Presa
streets can be bought cheap and Or easy
terms. bl-4
Restaurant for ale.
One of the best paying Irants in I
city can be bought at sabargA py applyin
to -G9 [ HAMILTON. HADLEY & CT.
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"REMEMBER, also, that the payment of
Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma.
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President Of an
Institution, whose chartered rights are recog-
nized in the highest Courts; therefore, beware
of any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of ticket ISSUED BY US in
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than Dollar is a swindle.
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Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger. Do
not permit any dealer TO impose upon you
with cheap imitation of Dr. Kings New Dis
cOvery for consumption, coughs and colds,
but be sure you get the genuine. Because
he can make more profit he may tell you he
has sOmethirg just as good, or just the same.
Don't be deceived, but insist upon g9ttir e
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which is guaran-
teed to give relief il all throat, lurg and chest
affections. Trial bottles free at all drug
stores. Lage bottles 81
DRESS, THOMPSON & Co.'S,
g. l02IIy wholesale.
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FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
in various parts of the body, sinking
at the pit Of the stomach, loss of APP
petite, feverishness, piInples or sores,
are all positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. Acker's English Blood Elixir
has never failed to remove scrofulous or
syphilitic pOisons. For sale by
RAGLAND & Co. 6
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A NARROW ESCAPE.

Col. w. X. Nelson, of Brooklyn,
came home one evening, feeling pc
culiar tightness in the chest. Before
retiring, he tried to draw long
breath but found it almost impossi pie.
He suffered four days from pneumo-
mia, and the doctors gave him up. DIR.
Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption saved him and he is well
today. ,(S RAGLAND d co.
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To the Public,

We wish to inform our customers
and the general public that we have
removed our store to 235 w Commerce
street, where we will be pleased to
wait on them with full line of mil
linery and fancy goods.
MISSES KIRCHNER.
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BUCKLEN's:ARN1CA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblans,
Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
money refunded. Price q. cents per box;
For sale by all druggists, Dreiss, and
Thompson Il Co.'S, wholesale. Q-913-1y
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TAKE IT In TINE.

"For want of a nail, shoe was lost;
for want of shoe, a horse was lost;
for want of horse, a rider was lost.n
Never neglect small things. The first
signs of pneumonia and consumption
can positively be checked by DIR.
Acker's English Remedy. for Con-
sumption. (0 RAGLAND & Co.
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Houses for Rent.

Room Frame House. Hidalgo street; city
water. $1lOO per month. 40
Room Frame House, Nevada street, city
water, Sll.OO per month.
Rock and Fra ne House, rooms large yard,
Garden street S25 90 per month. 23l
HAMBLETON, HADLEY & co.
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TERRIBLE FOREwARNINGs.

Cough in the morning, hurried or
difficult breathing, raising Phlegm,
tightness in the chest, quickened
pulse, chilliness in the evening or
sweats at night, all or any Of these
things are the first stages of cOnsump-
ton. Acker's English Cough Remedy
will cure these fearful symptoms, and
is sold by RAGLAND & Co QO)
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For Recorder.

thereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection for the Office of City Recorder,
at the election to be held in February, A. ID.
1889, promising, if elected, to discharge my
duties in the future as L have done in the
past. Very respectfully,
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For Recorders

The LIGHT is authorized to announce Mr.
NETTERVILLE DEvINE as a candidate for
the office of City Recorder at the ensuing
election in February.
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SHE Is "GRATEFUL.n

81 saved the life of my little girl by
a prompt use of DR.. Acker's English
Remedy for Consumption. Mrs.
VIM. V. Hartman, New York.
(6) RAGLAND & Co.