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car will pardon me IL can succeed In obtain
ing an interview with some one sufficiently
high in power, and implore you. mademoiselle,
to wait with patience for the term of one year
"Quick. there" cried Rivers, slipping in be-
tween him and the fair virginie, there 10 not
. minute to be lost. Prepare to repel board
ers" and half dragging the astonished Russian
toward the edge Of the ice Zoe he directed him
70 lay hold OF a long pole armed at the end
Girard and Rivers proceeded TO set the ex-
ample, and in less timo than it takes 10 tell il
the three men we're standing on the edge Of the
noe, each with his pole in readiness for action.
The hoe upon which the secret agents were
standing came drifting swiftly toward the edge
OF the ice field. In half a minute it would
strike and, in all probability, adhere to the
jagged edges of the Ice.
The two agents advanced out upon the ex-
treme edge of the foe and made ready to leap,
and intense indignation, they saw the three
poles set against the floating block of ice
which bore them and the gap between them
and the main ice field widened so far that leap
ing was out Of the question.
"Gentlemen," roared one Of them, " this in
reference with the officers Of his majesty will
cost you dear. Weare not to be foiled. There
stands Prince Louk Loukitch Narkinc and
arrest MN IN the name of his majesty, the car
OF all the Russias. as fugitive from justice,
III eeCdpeQ CONVICT.
And warn you, SIR" exclaimed Col. Rivers
in that oratorical style so common in the great
republic, and drawing himself up to his full
height, that your threatened arrest of Leo
Pechkof, an American citizen, duly com.
missioned by the Russian government to as.
slst me in my survey Of the proposed Trans.
Siberian railway route, is a violation Of inter.
national law, that this sea is the exclusive
domain of the United States except within one
marine league OF her majesty's dominion, and
that furthermore l am protected from any such
interference on the part of q police agent by
special passports which l bear on my person
Repel boardersl''
Again the small ice foe was poled away
The police agent finding himself thus unexpect
edly baked by the learning and ingenuity Of
the American colonel now assumed an attitude
OF entreaty and begged to be permitted to lane
upon the main ice fields, promising to do nc
more than to make his suspicious known to the
authorities at Irkoutsk
But Col. Rivers was obdurate. Again the
command "Repel boarders' was given and the
block OF ice bearing the police agents was polet
away, this time SO effectualy that it was caugh
In the main current of the channel and soor
disappeared in the gloom of the midnight sun
Good" cried Rivers, as he walked towart
the studio to return the pole to its place
They are nov on their way to Wrangel Land
and that means a two weeks start for us if WI
have good lnck in reaching the siberian coast
which can't be far distant"
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Men Who Have Crossed Africa.

from DaLIy NeWs-
A Brussels correspondent Of the Vossisohs
Zeitung has made list OF the explorers who
have crossed Africa. From 1902 TO 1911 the
feat was accomplished by Portuguese. Homo
ratio de Costa; in 1888 and 1852 by Francisco
Coimbra and Silva Porto; 1854 by Livingston;
1866, Gethard Rohlfs; 1874, Lieut. Cameron and
Stanley; then by serps Pinto, the Italians Mat
tenio and Massari; Lieut.. Wissmann, who
crossed from St. Paul de Loanda TO Sadani on
the east coast IN 1882 TO 1884; the Scotch mis-
sionary 'Arnat, the Portuguese, Capella and
Evans; the Swedish lieutenant, Gleerup, who
needed the least time, crossing from Stanley
Falls to Bagamoyo in six months; the Austrian,
DIR. SEM; Stanley for the second time, and
finally Capt Trivier, the French traveller. The
FIRST explorer was ten years, the last scarcely
year. in crossing Africa.
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France Initiating California Prunes.

From the Boston Advertiser.
All the country knows that the cotton seed
yields the most excellent olive OIL especially IL
il is put up in the right sort Of bottles and
properly labeled. There are some who also
know that delicious ''Stilton" cheese is manu.
featured in New York state and sold in England,
fright under the noses" of the Stilton manu.
facturers themselves, who never know the diff
ference. But the pubic is scarcely prepared
for the information that excellent California
prunes grown in France are now in the market
1t is only within year or two that California
prunes have been offered for eastern consump-
ton. But so popular have they become with
housewives that struggle is going on between
California and France for the American mar
ket. So warm has become the contest that 10
is alleged, the willy Frenchmau now sends
to us the product OF his orchards put
up in the most attractive packages. which
bear all the appearance of fancy brands OF the
genuine California article. Ii is a cheering
thought that European manufacturers are be-
ginning to ind II necessary to mark their goods
with an American brand In order 20 make
them sell among Americans. Too long has 10
been thought necessary for Americans 20 brand
their goods with a foreign label IL by-and-by
French wine growers and silk weavers will find
the same difficulty IN meeting the American
market, the time will surely have come when
thorough belief in American products possesses
American minds. The Emperor William ~ said
to have once remarked: II drink only German
wines" IL Americans would stick 20 this policy
and use no foreign goods when American we're
available. we should soon hear the last Of the
tar uuasfiOn
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Wrong or at Least Annoying.

IRON the Louisville Courier JournaL
The denominations in human conversation are
many, but one has come in of late that is Pc
culiariy tiresome. whenever You say anything
that agrees with the opinions Of the person
with whom you are talking he answers, That's
right" When anything 10 explained 70 him he
ssys, ssThat's right" In fact, on the slightest
opportunity he will say, THAT'S right" In
every conversation Of twenty minutes there
will be fifty "That's rights" ID would be just
a. well is be would occasionally say, THAT'S
true" or That's co." or Il think 90, too" or
Al agree with you, or even you're mighty 90
curate" Anything would be better than the
ssnauseous iteration" Of That's right" The
new constitution cannot provide against such
outraGes, but every man with the good OF his
fellow citizens at heart can avoid using ons
expression inccssantly.
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The Largest Check Ever Drawn.

From the Pail Mall dazette.
minor controversy has arisen about the
''largest check" that ever was written. It was
announced that to the check drawn the other
day by the Great Indian PeninsuiAr Railway
Company on the London and County Bank for
81, 250, 900 belongs the distinction. 1t was at
the same time stated that one drawn by Van
derbilt for f700. 900 had hitherto headed the
list. Tho statement however, is inaccurate
(says the Buuio'risC. At least four Of the Lon
don clearing banks have paid checks for con-
siderably over e., 000, 900 on more than one &C.
casion. few years ago the Manchester Ship
Canal Company, when buying out the Bridge
water trustees, drew one check for 81, $50, 900
on Glynn 4 Co.. and this document can still be
seen ut the offices Of the ship canal company,
Deansgate, Manchester, whore it IL framed ~ .
curiosity. check for an enormous amount
passed through the ..house" in 1879 or 1880.
The amount was upward Of ES 250, 900. and was
in settlement of an arbitration award When
the Alabama claim was settled and the Halifax
fisheries question was decided large amounts
Of money changed hands.
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THE ARIZONA KICKER.
Western Editorial Life ID Full Of Sur
prises.

rum tne DeSfo1t free Press.
We extract the following from late issue Of
the Arizona Kicker:
FOOLISH IpEA-Certain people in this town
are in the habit Of shooting into the Kicker
Office every night or two, in hopes to riddle us.
Sometimes they shoot through q window and
sometimes through door, and although they
have always wasted their lead we are growing
tired Of the operation. 1t is q foolish idea to
suppose we sleep in any one spot in the Office
on two successive nights and IL these would-be
assassins haven't got sense enough to haul of
We shall 60 into ambush outside some night and
gather a couple more subjects for our private
graveyard.
GIVING HIM SHow.-During the afternoon
OF "Wednesday last, while out With the bows on
the great rabbit hunt in Strawberry valley, we
several times felt the whizz of bullets and
wondered who could be so careless Ii
seemed that ex-Ald. johnson. who was
forced to resign when the Kicker showed
him up as a bribe-taker, wasn't shooting
at jack rabbits, but al us. He sent al
least half Q dozen bullets in our direction be-
fore the boys caught on to him. Then they
would have hung him up but for us. We be-
neve in giving everybody show out west.
We believe that is the way to build up the
country. We begged johnson of and gave
him q show to repent of the error Of his ways
and We hope he will have sense enough to
profit by it. If not he will be found playing
pendulum some morning from the limb Of Q
tree.
ExPLANAToRY.-The third column of the
second page Of this issue will be found blank
1t is not our fault. Col. John Kyloff. one OF
the old pioneers of this town, died last week,
and his widow sent in an obituary notice
which just filled the column. We thought i,
read pretty strong when we set II up. but az
the colonel was the third man TO subscribe to
this paper and pay in advance We intended to
let 1t slide. The forms were all ready for the
press when detective arrived from Portland
TO identify the colonel as a thief, embeZzler
bigamist and all-round bad man. HIS proofs
were SO straight that we hadn't the cheek to
publish the obituary. We sent a bouquet to
the widow with our compliments, but that was
the best We could do.
They OBJEcTED.-The twenty-five hands
over on Smith wIiey's rancho are easily
stampeded. One of them is named Haddon
and two or three weeks since we commented
on the size of his mouth. We did 1t entirely in
his praise, as We believe him to be the only
man in Arizona who can hold pint Of water
In his mouth. His friends got u wrong i'm.
preston, however. and the other afternoon
the whole crowd rode over on q persona
visit We didn't go off fishing because they
were coming; it was simply a coincidence. We
didn't borrow q mule and 60 of at a gallon
because we didn't want to see the boys but be.
cause We were limited as to time. We didnt
wait until midnight to return because We
had any fear, but the fish bit so well We hatet
to leave 'em. Some day, when the cowboy,
have time and We have time, and everything
is all right, We shall hope for q long visit anc
friendly chat
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First Little Girl-'Dont you associate with
that little grip" Second Little Girl-"No, in
deed. We don't move In the same set 81 all
Her family Il below IA" First L. Care
thsy?' Second L. G.-"Yss, they live in the
Fat above us"-Good Ne,eA
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AN ICE FIELDS IDYL.
WRITTEN FOR THE EVENING STAR BY
JULES VERNE.

TIE ENGLISH ADAPTATION BY PHILIPPE
PREvOSr
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agree with you perfectly and it will always be
q supreme pleasure for me to serve you in
every way within my power, and that is saying
q great deal, my dear colonel" he added, with
. smile full Of meaning.
ernor general q few days after this, ~ may az
well inform you in confidence that have re-
solved to advise the imperial government to
cross the Angara."
my dear Rivers" exclaimed Ignatieff, throw
kissing him first on one cheek and then on the
other, in the custom Of the land, I'm de-
lighted to hear it 1t is proof that your world,
wide fame as an engineer Of phenomenal skill
Is most richly deserved. And now, my dear
Rivers, what may do for you? bethink your
self. Isn't there some slight favor, some"
Nothing, nothing, my dear count" laughed
Rivers, land yet stop, now that I think Of it,
there 10 q little something you may do for me.
There's man by the name of Rulof in your
service Al agent of the secret police"
eyes, yes, Michael Ruloff, Of the rank Of in
spector:"
been prosecuting my private secretary and
translator. Leo Pechkoh, by, asserting that he
bears such a striking resemblance to the late
Prince Narkine that an arrest and an examine
ton would be justiiabie."
''Step behind this screen for q moment, my
dear Rivers" said Ignatieff Then touching
bell he spoke as follows TO the attendant:
YETI"
Yes, your excsllency, he arrived last night
'Let him enter by the secret door,"
In q few moments, in response to Q low tap
thrice repeated, Ignatie6 touched Q silver
spring at ono side Of his writing desk and .
large painting turned slowly ON hidden hingea
RuloN stood In presence Of the governor gen.
ersL
''Inspsctor Rulo6, Prince Louk Loukitch
Narktne, according TO an entry IN shs records
OF this of1ce. was killed ON the asa day Of De-
csmber, 1851 Bear that fact In mind. Col"
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the brave French girl in marriage the very
moment he set foot on terra firma.
After further delay Of twenty-four hours
the wind veered, the snow squalls came to an
end and the temperature sank SO rapidly that
there were no more signs OF breakup in the
ice fields. On every side the foes seemed to
be knit together as one piece, and after a con-
sultation with the driver it was resolved BY the
little party OF adventuresome travellers to make
push for the Siberian coast. now not more
than twenty miles distant. But scarcely had
they been six hours under way when the ice
fields again began TO warp and trembie be-
meath their feet, the result, SO Pechkoff as
sured his friends Of the strength and rapidity
of the current which was now setting in with
great force from the south.
Look" cried Girard, in q startled tone,
fronting toward the west.
Its the open sea-" replied PechkoE, calmly,
and he added, as he noticed the involuntary
glance which Girard cast tow ard the little stu
dio, but fear nothing, my friend: il we are
adrift, as think we are, every minute carries
US farther north, where we shall be wedged
firmly against tho solid ice fields and have no
| difficulty in making our way to the land"
II was not long now before the studio came to
halt on the edge of vast ice foe. Rivers
had his Held glass to his eyes and seemed to be
making great effort to pierce the semi-gloom
of the arctic night.
ut may possibly be two large seals" he
murmured, 'on that ice Zoe which 10 drifting
this way, but unless I greatly mistake they
are human beings. Yes, now get better
view Of them, lie continued, ''and now pro-
nounce them to be none other than our two
friends, the secret agents Of the Russian gov
eminent"
yirsinie and her mother cast furtivs glance
at Pechkoh In spite of his efforts to control
himself the corners Of his mouth twitched
nervousiy:: Approaching virginis he took the
young girls hand.
"Msdsmoi:slls virsinie." said hs. SIT may
sia ~ criminal, possiblv to be seat back 70
she mines, but / have strong hopes that the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-01
San Juan Bridge Accepted.

Late yesterday evening Judge
Wurzbach and the commissioners
court OF this county, with number
of prominent citizens of BeXar cOun-
ty, assembl to view and name the
bridge at the San Jose crossing of the
San Antonio river, just below the
city. The bridge is of iron, oDsist-
ing of two spans of l50 feet each with
some $50 feet of approach.
For workmanship and material we
must say that it is one of the best
bridges we have ever seen. 1t was
the unanimous opinion expressed by
all present that it was a bridge that
this or any county could be proud of.
The county commissioners are to be
congratulated on awarding The con-
tract to such company AS the King
Iron Bridge company of Cleveland,
Ohio, and while we are not given to
gratuitous praise we must say that
Captain S. A. Oliver, of Houston, the
able representative of same company,
deserves credit. Captain Oliver has
been i'm the bridge business in Texas
tor over seventeen years and his COM
pany has contracted for and erected
more bridges in Texas than all other
bridge companies combined, and
from this last specimen OF their work
while some companies NAV possible
do as good work, none can do better.
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art is long and time is fleeting" and
ii is too bad to spend half of a short life
distressed with neuralgia VIII IN % cents
spent for one bottle of Salvation Oil will
cure it quickly.
George Conkln, the lion tanner, says he
will have nothing to do with croSs-eyed
animals, nor use any other remedy for his
coughs and colds but DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. He says it is the only reliable
cough medicine to be had.
-Tree-quarter accordion capes at
$3.50 at Slevin & McGill's. Commerce
and Navarro, worth $3.50. Fair week
only, 10.E-6t
The young lady who arrived at the
residence Of Mr.. G. Z. Rodgers, of
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, has not
yet made any arrangement for pay
ing her board during the fair, but
she will be allowed to stay on account
of her extre me youth.
Sec the Train of Eighteen Cars
on the stage at the Grand Opera
House tonight.
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Rev. j. C. Againer, of Denver, will
preach at the Christian church on Cam
den street tonight.
"A carriers horse tied back of the
pOstoffice this morning fell in one of the
basement windows and had to be lifted
out with ropes.
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muLTuM IN PARvo. FREEl

Free! Free! "The Progress Pony"
with every % cent purchase the
Patrons of the Progress Saloon"
the cosiest resort in the city, 6lO
West Commerce street, will receive
q ticket emitting them to chance
on fine three year old horse. Draw
ing on the eve Of election, November
3rd, 1890. 49, 3m.
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Still No Better.

THE HAGUE, October 1.-The king
shows no sign of Improvement, and
his condition excites the graVest APP
prehension. nr. RoseRstein, the cele-
brated specialist, has been summoned
from Leyden 70 attend his majesty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-01
CITY LOCAL NEWS.
Open all night, always at Tips &
Silverthorn, prescription druggists.

SllNoTIuoIu, PiosohiPeioh "'"S6"Ss'
At A. Kahn's, a fine stock of clothing
at popular prices.
Go to A. Kahn for bargains.
AT A. Kahu's, all-wool red flannel,
15c a yard.
One frst-class timer wanted. Ad-
dress A. Praeger, Beeville, Tex. 9-29-tf
Maverick pays per cent on dep.
Rubber stamps, Heidemann Mi g. Co.
Bar checks, stensils, Heldmann M1gCo
-Heidemann Mfg. Co., next to Wolfson.
San Antonio received five car loads of
northern beer yesterday.
Concerts at Scholz' Garden tonight,
Saturday and Sunday.
The very latest! See our black
underwear. EAGLE CLOTHING co
The celebrated Morley black
hosiery at Eagle Clothing Co.
New harness, cheap. Cameron's. &c
s I-HHarness oil, axle oil. cameron's. g.
colin.
Harness repaired. Cameron's 9 Ace
auia. 9-20-1m.
Buggy tops made and mended; Cam
eron's. 9-2O-1m.
Concerts at SchOlz' Garden tonight,
Saturday and Sunday.
The beautiful Niagara Falls at
the Grand opera house tonight.
DIR. Menger bought load of hay
from the Helotes, in which was found a
rattleSnake feet long.
pG- Bear In MUD that Frank J
Bethel keeps builders hardware and
lumber, at the International and
Great Northern depot. tt
At A. Kahn's, Cream or Black Jer
seys, 35c each.
A. Kahn is selling out his dry goods.
AT A. Kahns, Big Bargains for all.
"A. Kahn is selling out.
You can get q Waltham watch for
from IS up. Bell Bros, established
1852. 7-2S-tt
DHcBear in mind that Frank J.
Bethel keeps builders hardware and
Great Northern depot. If
--latest style silk guimp capeS at John
X. Beretta g. Co.'S 922-tf
Seth Thomas Clocks, the most re-
liable tlme-pieces. a compl, to stock at
728 If BELL BROS,
No. 2S1 Commerce street.
"A superb line of hosiery at Eagle
Clothing company.
Full dress suits at
EAGLE CLOTHING Co.
AT A. Kahn's, fine kid gloves, 40 cents
pair.
AT A. Kahn's, Canton flannel, = cents
yard.
Everything in the funeral line at
80 per cent less than any house in the
city. CARTER d MULLALY.
We guarantee to save you SO per
cent. on funerals.
CARTER & MULLALY.
-"Stoneman's" glove fitting under
wear at EAGLE CLOTHING Go.
Black suspenders, black hosiery,
black underwear at
EAGLE CLOTHING Co.
Dunlap, Knot, and Youman
shapes in stiff hats at Eagle Clothing
Company.
"A magnificent assortment of
gents suits and trousers at
EAGLE CLOTHING Go.
Go to E .gIe Clothing Company
for a complete outfit for yourself and
boys. Everything just as represent
ed, and at reasonable prices.
-Slevin & McGill, Commerce and
Navarro, offer passamen tries in
silk, Jet and steel at one half their
actual value during fair. These are
European designs of late importation.
Call early. 9-29-3t
Full line Of blankets and COM
forts at reduced figures just received
q at Slevin & McGill. Commerce and
Navarro. 9-29-3t
DIR. Weathars not only does general
practice, but for years has devoted close
study and attention to diseases of child
rem and defies competition for success.
Telephone 11s. 9-27-1m.
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What We Have.

What We Have.
We have fine china and rich glass,
Lamps giving light like day.
Choice toilet sets and silverware,
And brio bac so gay.
Things you want for the parlor,
Or that in the kitchen go.
You'll never roget calling
On Wagner & ChaDot.
Commerce, Navarro and Crockett
streets. The largest house furnishing
esta blishment in the state.
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noon one-half of the votes had been
cast. The votes that came In after
dinner. ran in about the same proper
ton as those that were cast in the
morning, and at p. m. the following
result was obtained from the days
voting:
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Several of our heavy tax
payers were refused the right
to vote, simply because their
names were not on the elec-
ton judges lists. One of them
was Mr.. R,bt. Tendick, who pays
into the city treasury several thou
sand dollars taxes. He was refused
the right to cast his vote. The
name of Mr.. T. B. Johnson, of the
LIGHT, also happened not to be upon
the printed list of the judges, and 80
with number of others, but the peo-
pie came out on top just the same.
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CARPETS CARPETS CARPETS

Our Fall Shipments being received and showing
the variety and coongs than found
eswhere will interest of intending purchasers
purchasing enabled you very
prices.
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TAX PAYERS ON TOP.

King Bryan and the Combination
Downed.
OF the $500 Taxpayers in the city OF
San Antonio who were entitled to
vote at the polls yesterday. only 1875
of them exercised that right. Up to