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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

If any one ever heard at any theatre any
where a queerer commentary than this, let
that person be produced. Twas at the Win
ter Garden-wasn't it?-during the last en-
gagement of Charles Kean and his wife, FL
len Tree. The play, Henry VIII" The act
drop fell. Then thus spoke, a hoarse whis-
per, louder than brakeman: We'll, forever,
Elizar Ann, do believe he's agoin' to marry
that there Ann Bullen. Well, if had have
knowed that, we wouldn't have came. Not
one step New York Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
Decline of the Waltz.

The Paris Figaro states that dancing is in
its decline, and it agrees with Johann Strauss
that the waltz is chiefly responsible for the
decline. The objection to the waltz seems to
be that it renders conversation an impossible
ity, thereby doing away at one fell swoop
with one of the most engaging charms of
partner in the dance The quadrille is the
favorite battlefield of Irritation; the waltz
kills observation-disclosures Fieldt London Let
ter in Chicago News.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
4 Disappointment.

A New York landlord, who was in tight
place financially, sent his son, a rather fresh
young man. to the tenant to collect the rent.
On the young man returning in a hilarious
mood, the father exclaimed:
THANK heaven, you are back, and with the
money, hope"
HE couldn't pay all of it right then, 50 I
consented TO take half of it,"
That's all right. Give it to me-"
He didn't have it. Texas Siftings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
Old GreCian Theatres.

The earliest theatres were those Of the
Greeks, which had their outer walls contain
ing rather more than a semicircle There was
an inner coucentric circle, the diameter Of
which was one-third that of the theatre The
space included in this smaller circle was call
Ell the orchestra or place for dancing, and
was devoted to the chorus. The width of the
stage was twice the diameter of the orchestra,
and its depth one. seventh of that diameter -
New Work journal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
Rather DisCouraSinC,

Mr.. Sim bunting fora new boarding house,
Is the lady of the house inl
Servant-No; she's gone for policeman.
What are the terms for board hereF
Cash"
81 mean how much a week2"
"Ten an fifteen a week, 'cording to room"
81 presume she makes reduction for people
who stay month or two"
~ don't know. No one ever stays that
long New York Weekly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

sometimes won victory over their seniors,
who became idle and careless. The junior
is to speal first. The senior is TO follow, in
order that his specious and experienced argu-
ments may be better remembered by the
iudge. But both should agree on the course
that their speeches take, and II one OF them
is making a mess of it the client should stop
him. for an OK and an ass should not pillow to-
gether." Finally, the advice Is given not to
take low fee for pleading, lest reputation
be lost. Undertake those causes only which
YOU can conscientiously advocate. If cause
be desperate, give it up" 1t will be seen that
most of the types of legal character delineated
by Durand are still existing. Much OF his
advice seems to be practiced, and the re-
uainder is not uudeserving of careful refec-
ton. Letter in London Graphic.
The Human Eye.
Science gives us interesting details about
what the human eye has been and what it
may become. The Vedas of India, which are
the most ancient written documents, attest
that at times most remote but still recorded
in history only two colors were known-black
and red very long time elapsed before
the eye could perceive the color yellow, and
a still longer time before green could be dis
most ancient language the term which desig-
mated yellow insensibly passed to the signiti-
cation of green. The Greeks had, according
to the generally received opinion, the per-
ception of colors very highly developed, and
vet authors of more recent date assure us
that in the time of Alexander the Great the
Greek painters knew but four colors, viz,
white, black, red and yellow.
The words to designate blue and violet
we're wanting to the Greeks in the most an
Gent times of their history, they calling these
colors gray and black. 1t is thus the colors
in the rainbow were only distinguished grad
ually, and the great Aristotle only knew four
of them 1t is a well known fact that when
the cOlOrS of the prism are photographed
there remains outside the limit of the blue
and violet in the spectrum distinct impress
sion which our eyes do not recognize as a
color Psychologists tell us that it is reason
able TO suppose that as the color organ be-
comes more highly developed, and even be-
fore the human eye becomes perfect, this out
side band will evolve into color perfectly
scernible.-ChcagO Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

ne was a u:..'y ny his raIlng INTO the nre -
by his attempting TO save his little sister
from burning. Both stories are told, and
don't know which is correct. At any rate
he overheard the remark of the pretty
treasury clerk. He met her the same night
at a reception, and she found Mr. Brewster
as entertaining as he was ugly. After few
months he proposed to her and she accepted
him and got u first class husband. Wash
InEtou Cor. New York World
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
some Telephone Figures.

There are now in existence nearly 400
telephone systems, with total number of
close upon 100000 subscribers. The United
States has by far the largest number of tele-
phone overwhelmingly, 739, with l5S, 7l2
subscribers. Next in Importance comes Ger
many, with lGi systems and 81 ,325 subscribers,
and is followed by Great Britain, with l22
telephone systems and O,426 subscribers -
London Standard
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
Sandwich Men Banaueted,

A unique kind of banquet was given by
a titled lady in England to most peculiar
class of guests. Lady Milbanke invited
about lis sandwich men to a meat tea, and
welcomed them herself with gracious and
genial greeting. While they sat at their re-
past they were entertained by solos and
speeches, and at the close each man was pre-
sented with warm WOODEN muffler.-New
York Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
Men Averse to Conversation.

De Quincy says he didn't speak hum
dred words while at Oxford" All through
life he disliked to travel by rail or coach, lest
fellow passengers should try to talk with
him.
Swift was equally taciturn, pungently say
ing in excuse, The greatest takers are the
least dOerS journal Of Education.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

Although Connecticut is but ninety miles
long and seventy broad, it is 50 well supplied
with railroads that you can travel in its cars
close upon thousand miles, 1t is said, with
out crossing is borders and without repeat
ing, H-7Rh4P sneta Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
A Bit of Criticiam.

"What do you think of Bronson as an 40
torr
Very strong particularly when he por-
trays weakness. Hampers Bazaar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

rvuu,ie,t s,e.r, anu a., mamma. .i... ---.s..so
in this city have been in the highest degree
probable New York Letter in Rochester
Democrat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
|, d. G. N. RAILROAD.
DEPARTURES.

Ia G. N. RAILROAD.
DEPARTURES.
For st. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or NJ, X. & T......... 5:45.a. m.
For st. Louis, via Iron MOun-s
tain route. observation-disclosures 3'2O p H.
For Laredo. ....,....' IL ~ d. H.
ARRIVALS.
From St. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & T............. 1873 a. m
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & L. routes. 1000 p. m
From Laredo 3:35 p: m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leave for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston. $3.50 a. m. and Sis I'm.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, HOuS-
ton and Galveston 7:OOa.m and 4:4O m.
THROUGH WEST.
Leave for San Francisco, Ell
PaSo and Eagle Pass. 49,. $40 p. m.
Arrive from San Francisco Ell
PaSO and Eagle Pass. 500 a. m.
THE S. A. g. A. p. r. REMISSION
ROUTE.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for KerrvIme, daily, eX-
cept Sunday, at............ 500 p. m.
Leaves for Galveston, Houston
and CuerO, daily, except Sun
day, at.... ........... 800. S:45 a. IN.
Leaves for COrpuSChriSti,R Rock
port and Beeville daily, eX-
cept Sunday, at.............. Las p. m.
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily, except
Sunday, at. 9:3O.a. m.
From Corpus Christi, ROckpOrt
and Beeville, daily, except
Sunday, at.................... Las p. m.
From Galveston. Houston and
CuerO, daily, except Sunday,
Northumberland. Gas p. m.
MALLORY STEAMSHIP LINE.
Steamers sail and arrive at Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

Prot. Loisette'e Memory System';is
creating CRATER Intrest than ever in
all parts of he country, and persons
wishing to improve their memory
should send for his prospectus free as
dvertsed in another column. 6-l0-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07

ARRIVALS.
From St. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & t.. 1852 a.
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & L. routes. 1000 p.
From LAREDO " $3.50 DIS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-07
ANCIENT LEGAL LORE.
INSTRUCTIONS TO MEMBERS OF
THE BAR CENTURIES AGO.

Advice of AN Old Judicial Authority That
Applies to Lawyers of the Period.
Tricks to BE Used with Opposing Coun-
sel-COurtesy in the Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
COMMISSIONERS OF 7HE WORLDS FAIR.

,v..htr-to, pee. 2--Thc following letter from
,.oorc, T. Davis director general Of the Colug'bial
r,nn.,tlon wa received by President Harrison eatnr
day:
70 the President Ey the authority Of ana IN bcn1li
-, Xc World, Columbian Commission, M" ,r
on @ ,..,,Ic-t that YOU VIII cause % BE- dctalifl l"i
IlDn a. Comm-slon OF the COLUMBIAN LNp"NIuo
" ,b. .cvcr,l republic and colonc- pl NON NO,
and south America. the following "'eI7 "' inc ARM
any ne rcpublic OF Mexico Lieutenant n G. Baker
= =. \ . To- the Republic, ~ "hdcmaa ;'ohlNsua
salvador and Costa Eica. Lieutenant 'c"i :, u.
l. : - 10 the Republic 81 llohdudn ~" .' n.,In
C.llnx If Honduras, Captain Gilbert !; 'olWh
- to Tho Republic 81 NcLczucla ana tl' 'uai'"
loricr Lieutenant Roger Wells, IT,, I. = y 10 tl,
Rcpublc of Peru. LcutenHi NliIlhn l.. 1. 1,.,'"
~ Ia the RerHlblic Of chill Licuicnant nal lt,
n U.,rlor l. : y. tO the Argentine krpuiH'. am
~. IeublIr~ Of Irugu4y and Patdslat Hui Sc"i ~ y
ucrtnlciic e. = y: 10 the Republic ol hIall iPtr
Alexander Rodgers, L. =. y, ana Lieutenant IRAN" T.
nave the honor 10 request also that c-e officer
no Instructed to tn the President q" tlc -'Nc0
South American republics ana "oIcln"s vi -" =,
s,r Presidents and GOVERNOR, rcirc uhE III inc hauI'
~ tlc Government ANA people Of the inicd state u'A
they part pate IA the appropriate c"hH'h
,hc 4oOth anniversary 81 the discovery ~ Amc1'
Ly Colnnlne ud that they appoint spcclal ',mms
sinners To- collect and brine for exhibition ~ u' III
uo~ed Columbian T. position such article a. VIII nv
itlv and fully illustrate their resource. their '' .
their history and their social, Cpiuic'hl ana u"'""
4. the approaching Exposition Offer az unpiece
dcntcd opportunity for promoting thc N",Iu' COR
mcrcial ana political relation 81 The people %, 'n' WI
American continents 10 especially desired mat U'
sister republics he adequately Irpr-entcd An I'll
'''' GEORGE Il. DAVIS. Director General
some Of the above named oniocr- have already beer
designated for the service requested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
What love divine in every line
The fisherman sinks for cod
With what a Will he plies his skill
T. do them 80 much good
A. to hook them and To cook them
THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL BALDY@ SMITH
AZ INTERESTING QUESTION BEFORE THE TREA9
TRY DEPARTMENT.


Washington Dec. - CSpcciall-Tle accounting o.
fcers of the Treasury Department have been consif-
erng case Of much interest 10 retired officers in civil
employ ment, that Of General william r. &C. Balty)
smith Of the Army. lie is employed United
states agent in charge Of river and harbor work at
wilmington. Del. " agent he receive, 5000 per
year a. a major on the retired list. Sl,'o5 more while
for travel on duty connected with river and harbor
work he paws 10 himself mileage at eight cents per
mile privilege granted by law { officer OF IN Regular
Army travelling under Orders The question pr senet
was whether General smith entitled t. this mleig'
The Department takes the position that a. agent OF mo
corn, Of Engineers the claimant hs, relations civil IN
their nature and distinct from hi, place on the retired
list of the Army II held that his travel under the
Corps OF Engineers i a civilian, not a. an Army
officer and that therefore, perQui,te which By la"
i, confined 10 the latter cannot lie extended 10
civil empoye The second Controlef taxes tie
view that United state, agent whether ~
not on the retired lit Of the Army. i entitled To onE
actual travelling expenses. The method by which
General smith may receive mileage i through '"n-
The Controller does not discuss the question Of tie
leeabllty If an Army of1cerN holding a,o, E P',c
und r the Government lie intmate' that theic !, 10
prohibition of such double service. ana, on me con
trary, refer- 10 supreme court decision; "hoE ns
oountnaaces the acceptance by an officer OF one
department Of place under another department, "h'r7
the offices do not conflict. There are AZ Ieasl
score Of instances where retired Army oIceI> npIu
civil places under the Government among them zen
er4 ~ : Rosccrau>, Register OF me treasury MAJOR
" p IIuX.or ,lcrl Of the senate Military COMMITTEE
and other whp are employed I'm the Interior and Treas
nrv Dcnortmcuts The only Federal service 81 >ed To
officers apparently. j. the diplomatic ana consular
Sat. Department have forfeited their positions on the
Army ril,. The War Department /, disposed To- con.
test this ruling but the second controller NJ, nnhIt
decided against the officer as IN the case OF General
BldeaU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29

in 1852. lie will probably remain at Barnegat PARK,
y. j., until retirement Colonel p j. Dodge, lin
Infantry, rctires May 10. lie appointed to The
Military Academy in 1874 and became colonel 81 hls
regiment in 1882. Colonel II. X. Miszner. l1th IN
fantry will retire August l. lie is a Michigan man
with a volunteer record He appointed from civil
life Colonel C.. III. smith, 18th Infantry. goes ON the
retired LIST November l. lie also appointed from
civil life from Maine and has record in the volunteer
service. Major Edmund Butler I'd Infantry. Ieurss
pointed from civil life in 1861. lie has seen good
deal OF Indian service. go ,
In the Navy during the year there VIII be seVer@
rcrements. ar-Admiral ID. l.. Brine, tne cV ~
mandant Of the New York Navy Yard, rctres May 10
viii retire september 20. Medical Director T. J;
Turner retircs september -. Professor Adoiph na
roas on the retired list october 10. Pay director
g w. Abbott reaches the age limit on November Is
Naval Constructor W. l.. MintOnye, who IS on duty al
the New DIRK Navy Yard, retres on December t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
FINE SKATING PROMlS
PROSPECTS OF THE SPORT IN EVERY DIM
to-day.


=, .,oro i NOT skating to-day, the lovers OF VIC po'
o,.a ,ood reason to demand the reason why
dav there wa, good ice-malng weather anu ,,',,
,inrs arc good for ANYTHING todays Temperature
he inst a. propitious for skaters .,,o,,o,.
Van courtlandt Lake has had mohop'H s y. an,
for the last weeks, but tho lakes In Oo'l tods,
,,.osoc marks NAV be thrown open to sRaVrS - u"s
% ioa ~, ,h lake, in Central Park Is firm anu "oo''
,no recn,aton thickness demanded by the raH nom'
before the ice is officially offered LOT eei''''''
skating. . ,,-,oci Park, Brook.
Tb. lower or smaller lakes in Prospect ram ~,
, ,1u I'm all probability be thrown open I'd VIC P.D"'
today. The snow has been cleared on 'Ie ' ,,Ics
n 10 tbc lakes. and also from me re ns,orday ana
nrcseDted most inviting appearance MOST places as
h jne j. NOT only solid but j. " hios. - trcat In
the zee 10 i Us surface will offer T,lrc ia nm,t,
bn narIv Skaters The upper or iarSuI ie NJ Ali in
o d Tor some time yet. ~ there Is H. hich ,vinds
NC nc" ~ The big sheet Of water Nv ,.,in chte
uido o,,"v afternoon cburned the Wht'r h''' '
W. md nrsvcnted ice from fOrnlis 81, frrb NAV
'"lS o r,df rjnk Of the Manhattan Ayuu I'D their
, n oner In the Cherry DiamOnc atnicMsnt thick
Si,d tndav The ice ought 10 Dc 81 Su uating on :,
mes. this morning To pc''"i'
housctop is an innONdt""'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
ON SPEEDING RUNNERS IN BROOKLYN
STABLE KEEPERS UNABLE TO SUPPLY TIE DF
MAND For hLElGHS.


MAND FOR sLElGHS.
prosnect Park Brooklyn. Ocean Parkway and The
boulevard presented an inspiring spectacle in the
afternoon Prospect Park. in its mantle Of white,
never looked prctcr, and the ncvcr-ceang Jingle OF
sleigh bells. the merry laughter Of old and yOnng ~
thcy went flying the snow in handsome slclgh@
did not detract from the beauty Of the scene There
were more slcghs in use in Brooklyn yesterday than
probably on any previous day In years.
The day was perfect for an outing behind fast
trotter and the roads we're in better condition
for the bracing and eyhdrating pastme. Everybody
who owned a horse and could borrow hire or steal a
sleigh WAS speeding over the Boulevard yesterday.
Politicians ply sicanS. leaders in society merchants
| and the smaller fish Of BrOoklyns puddle were all
| there
| Tie turnouts were generally handsome. but the
occupants of dry goods boxes runners seemed 10
lie eDoying themselves Just much a their Weather
| nelghbors. The Boulevard, from Prospect Park 10
| Concy Island was long strings of sleigis moving
| quickly along in opposite directions. Occasionally
| an Over-zeaous driver would lose control Of fiery
| horse and couple of seighs you'd meet and Ac
occupants be spilled into the snow. The accidents.
| however were few. At Howe's Browns Badcr's
aud other road-houses the crush probably never
| before cquaed Tie owners Of the road houses were
| all smiles.
The sleigIing was excellent all the way 20 the
| ConcOuIse at Coney Island, and many Of the merry
crowd did not think of returning home until the
OF old ocean touched the feet Of their horses CCney
Island was not an inviting place for promenade. as
the wind was too high and the air too ripping.
Just as the sun sinking behind the Jersey hills,
sudden change came over the spirits Of the merry
makers The wind freshened. and the temperature
seemed 10 drop fast that IL SHRINK within itself
| The sudden chilling Of the air nipped and noses
and changed the color from a wholesome red TO A pain
| fu and distressing blue. There wa- wild scuIry u
get home which shared even by the horses. Those
caught Coney Island were almost henumbcd with
% | lief reached
: | Prospect Park.
Livery stable keepers In Brooklyn could not NEE
the demand for slelghs Tie supply exhausted il
Of the stables BY O'Clock. The price for a sin
gle horse and cutter ranged from 81 10 s. for
team and double sleigh from ~ TO Slj for the after
Stablemcn that they had not donblee
their prices before the afternoon half over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
THE SorrH DAKOTA SryAroRSHIP.

Chicago. Dee. - (spcciaD.-A dispatch from Pierre
: D.. says: There seems 10 be- a growing o"hVlcuo"
am4ng the nmcfUu, politician assembling AZ fl"rir
that # IT Is found that senator Moody cannot ice r.
turned the Republican Will declare for HOv"rh"r
Mclette Mcl.ctc /, assured of The full Republican
vote and 6hly requires three Independent votes -
elect him. while number Of independent are known
TO favor him If a from their own ranks cannot
Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29

Baltimore. Dec 2-.-Baimo'e J. j" Wv ,sn sn,,o
'-'',I,, worthy Of The name II has been some
VI ,, since the citizens OF ths town have h"'
oarce to engage in the sport which is followed WIN
., mucn zc,t by the jewellers Of more northern 'au
,ude, The roads beyond the city streets were 10 u'S
in excellent shape. Everything that hah r'ii'hr'' "A'
r,rrcctcd and put in from the elcsant h,
ioirh with waving pumcs, 10 ih' nome 'auI ~ ~,
lad The bulk OF the turnoni~ ,pdEl ,lc pm D. ." !"
iic road, leading 10 Pmlico. In pruu nm a. ~ {"
o"Dn,iIv arnund the lake the ~lcislung Wa ol III,
hi and here the roads we're mas "i m"''"s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
DIP N 4 nIEPHLN DEAD.

Nov,) orleans. Dec 23.-Dr. ". \. Dauphn. a native
o, Nsace Lorraine and tor twenty years president Of
fhe Louisiana Lottery Company. died this afternoon
M tie age OF hfty three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29

Kansas CITY. Dec. = )specab.-A dispatch to " The
rournal~ from Kmgl,her. o. T.. says; \ report mas
inst reached here from the cheyenne Reservation that
hand Of Indians had wreaked summary vengeance
r,non A cowboy who had in drunken wanl1nuess shot
,nd mortally wounded >qu1w OF tlat trlne. lhey
,ed him 10 a stake and shot him 10 DEATH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29
.xowsroRu N THE NORTHWEST.

MuskeGon. Mich, Dee :-.-Sno" ma ''it" s'e'''s
H.. A., lat twenty fonr hours, Tonight the street car
,io, arc almost blocked. The wind ha> been bio"
t,g gale and the snow /, badly drincd. IRAN, dr:
h n1 Di~patrhe- show similar state OF Affairs Al
D.aIIar P,,o.kcv Grand Rapids and Traverse CitN'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-29

Monticello. H.. Dee. > t>p'ciall.-Ihe Grand Army
~, ,t, Pcuublic If tie United states will AK that
h.r lac a week set apart during the World, Fair At
gni,,r, ia Ice known A. Grand Army Week, durnE
,'r limo II i de. 'gncd 10 have a grand reunion -
the old army Of the Union. with parade ana Ie'ie"
by he President