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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
GHIar to Your ROY.

We meun your boy-the little fellow you
left at home this morning when you start
ed for the store or office. Don't forget he
has wants as real and tangible to him as
yours are to YOU. Remember he is no more
a born saint than you were. And if you
lust reflect a little you will be ashamed to
think how far from it you were. Don't
forget him 5 soon as his ''good-by, papa"
fades away behind you Didn't he ask you
for something's jackknife, or a hammer,
or a new slate, or some pencils, or some
thing or other? If you love your boy and
wish to show Him that you do you might
better forget business appointment
down town than forget his request.
If he asks you for something your better
Judgment says he should not have don't
be content with simply ignoring the boys
wish but take the time and trouble to eX
plain your reasons. Boys, even pretty
young ones. are quicker than you may
think to see Il point Always give a reason
for refusal of his request, even If it is the
one you too often give-that you can't af-
ford it, And be careful how you give that
reason.
IF he has lost or broken his jackknife
and asks you for new one don't scold
him. Albeit you may give him little
lesson in carefulness but don't tell him
you can't afford to give him ten cents fora
new one, and then before you leave the
house pull out your cigar case and light
ten cent cigar
The boy will be drawing invidious dis
tinctions before you know it.-Business
Chronicle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
"when You Haze a Good Thing TAX. It."

writer in 9 western mining journal
says that IA standard subject of discussion
in mining camps is the opportunities that
have been missed by those among its deni-
zens who made great strikes, but failed to
realize therefrom, and he states that when
you have good thing take it, is devel-
oping into a proverb among miners. He
gives several instances in illustration OF
his point, and among them is that of New
Mexico miner who held 100000 mining
stock based upon properties in district
that is now practically unknown. The ex-
element at the time referred to, however,
was at red heat. The miner was offered
$4,000 for his wealth of paper, but he
passed. He sold out ten years afterward
for 5000 and then made first class trade.
In those days, moreover, mining exchanges
were more reputable than they are now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
THE CENTER OF THE WORLD.
Points on the Earth's Surface Claimed to
Be the Termini of the Globes Axis.

Points on the Earth's Surface Claimed to
Be the Termini of the Globes Axis.
For several centuries different cities in
the Orient have contested with each other
for the honor of being recognized as the
mid spot of our planet. Quite recently
London geographer issued an elaborate
work in which he tries to prove the British
metropolis to be the center of the landed
hemispheres. Jerusalem and Delphi, not
withstanding the fact that neither of them
is situated on the equator, have for ages
been the two great rivals in this mid spot
discussion. William Simpson, of the Lon
don Society for Exploring Palestine, tells
us that Herr Schick has sent home draw
ings of the Jerusalem center of the world.
1t exists, Of course, in the Greek Church of
The Holy Scbulcher, not in the Latin
church
The spot is identified less by physical
science than by prophecy. 1t is written in
the Psalms, God is my king of DID, work
ing salvation in the midst of the earth"
This can only refer to the scenes of the
passion and of the holy sepulcher, and the
midst of the earth must therefore be found
where the holy sepulcher is considered to
be by the Greeks The belief that the cen
ter is there or thereabouts is ancient, for
it occurs in a work by st. Ephrem, quoted
by John Gregory in reference to Noah's
prayer Here St Ephrem says that Adam
was buried lin the middle of the earth"
Homer calls Clypso's Island ''the navel Of
the world, the center of all the seas" In
Eschylus certain round stone in the
temple of Delphi is the navel" or center
of the earth, and here does Orestes take
refuge when pursued by the Eumenides.
Pindar has anticipated Eschylus here,
and after an era Pausanius dixie Herr
Schick) had the pleasure of seeing the only
genuine central hub at Delphi ut. Is
made" he says, "of white stone, smooth
and polished, and is the middle point OF
the whole world" Delos, rs well as
Delphi claims to be one of the sacred
places perforated by the earth's axle, and
probably other cities, in all ages, have
looked upon their sacred places as deserv-
ing of the same distinction. There can be
no closer analogy, however than that
which exists between the Eall of stone in
the Church of the Holy Sepulcher at Jeru-
salem and the refund, white stone at
Delrhi.-St Louis Republic.
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sagKaSg alssEs 80

from active business in numbering at the
age of 40 years and gave his whole atten-
tion to ORTHODOXY. Another similar case
was that of Mr.. Arson Allen, of Orno, a
Successful manufacturer, who gave but
five days week to the cares of his factory,
surrendering the other day and his even
ings to botany and became so much of spe-
cialist on one genus, the aster, as to be an
authority there in the scientific world
Then there was Mr.. Gowan w. Guptill, Of
the western part of the state, one of the
most learned men and accomplished stu
dents in Maine, who divided his time dur
ing long lie of IS years between farming,
teaching and studying
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
Ostri,'hes for Hawaii.

In the miscellaneous freight littering the
deck of the steamer Australia, which sailed
for the Sandwich Islands, were some odd
passengers. They were three full grown
oStriChes, the pioneers of what is fondly eX-
pected to be new industry in the Hawaiian
group of islands. The birds are consigned
to Dr. Troussesu, of Honolulu.
Ed Cawston, who sold the birds to their
new owner, and who was busy getting his
charges safely stored, had this to say to
reporter of their interesting history:
They are three of the fifty-two birds
bought on the east coast of Africa in 1887.
I had them taken 1000 miles up the coast
to Durham, and thus saved $500 export duty
on each one. At Durham | chartered 300
ton bark and started with them for Gal
weston, Tex. The voyage was a remark
ably smooth and pleasant one, so I only
lost ten of my birds. Shippers usually
count on a loss of 50 per cent, for the
slightest roughness on the water sickens
them and they die. At Galveston shipped
them on special cars to Los Angeles, and
thence to Norwalk farm some forty miles
south. The birds cost me SIS apiece in
Africa and $3.50 each to get them here.
'Yes. the ostrich industry is now fairly
established III this state. I've done very
well with my forty-two birds. Already
I've raised and sold fifty-five birds. My
biggest shipment was seventeen to Phoenix,
A. I. There must be at least $50 birds now
scattered over the southern portion of this
state alone. This trio are worth $1,000
The feathers of each bird will bring from
SIS to 800 year. The birds am sending
away raise thirty chicks year. A hen
usually lays fifteen eggs for a setting, but
by taking the eggs away as they are laid
we manage to get thirty eggs out of them.
The eggs are Matched by incubators.
These two hens and cock are the first
shipped to the islands. They are good
birds, and see no reason why DR.. Trous-
seau should not make a success of breeding
them. If these get started all right he is
going to send for a dozen more. What
will they eat on the voyage? Oh, chopped
potatoes and rocks. San Francisco Ex-
aminer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
n Cool Trapeze Performer.

In Geneva, at a circus, a trapeze perform
er, Mile. Mathilde, astonished The natives
every night by her performances viii a
youth of about Il high up in tn. air One
ness, slipped from the hands of the girl,
who hung by her knees. A cry of horror
arose from the audience, when she luckily
caught him with her teeth by the embroid-
cry over the breast of his tights. She
pulled him up into a sitting position on
the trapeze, then boxed his ears vigorously
and made him go through the perform
ance again-this time without fault.-Chi-
cago Herald
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
Ammonia i'm Water.

q Ammonia i one OI Ine products of pu-
trefaction of animal c.gaEic matter IT is
found in sewage and III stable drainage
Chemists measure the amount of sewage
contamination by the presence of ammo
MIA. BY tests now employed one part of
ammonia can be detected in 2OO,OOO,OO0
parts of water. One part of ammonia in
100000 parts of water is sufficient to
cause the water to be condemned as I'M
safe-New York Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
A Big Clock.

firm of Bisland & Holt, of the New York
Stock Exchange, is said to own the biggest
clock in this country. 1t is in the Office of
the firm, on Wall street. 1t is four feet
across the face, and the second hands are
as far apart as the hour hands on an ordi-
nary timepiece. This really remarkable
clock was made by youth who is not 81
years old, and is said to keep excellent
time Brooklyn Eagle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

The other day went down to see friend
off for Europe found him walking the
deck of the steamer with a small black mo-
rocco bound book in his hand, on each
cover of which was stamped prominently
a large gold cross. AS my friends religious
belief is rather of negative than positive
character was somewhat surprised to see
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
ut the Work nench

In speaking of James Nasmyth, the in
ventor Of the s,eam hammer, who died in
Scotland lately, and who, having made a
fortune by his inventions, retired from
business and devoted the last thirty years
of his life to astronomy and painting, The
Kennebec Journal says an almost exact
counterpart of his life was that of a well
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

August, the sixth month in the Roman
year, which began with March, was origi-
nally styled SeXtilis, and received it's pres
ent name from the Emperor Augustus on
account of several of the most fortunate
events of his life having occurred during
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

The nearest relative living of the poet
Shakespeare is probably Thomas Hart,
resident of Australia, who is eighth in de-
scent from Shakespeares sister Joan. 1t
is curious fact that there are no direct
descendants of Napoleon, Wellington,
Washington or Walter Scott.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

rolled OUT Of the way OF the train, pulling
Fleigauf along. The passing cars just
grazed Tleiea..:. but he escaped injuries.
The crowd Cheered the rescuers when it
was able to draw long breath.-Philadel-
phia Ledger
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
1. D. G. NJ. RAILROAD

U. o. .. ". HAiIHSAos
DEPARTURES.
For st. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or NJ, X. & T.......... -5:45 a. m
For st. Louis, via Iron Noun
tain route .................. $3.50 p. m
For LAREDO. ............'.'' .'lI-lo d. H.
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, X. & T.............1O;55 a. m
From st. Louis, Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. & T. routes. 1000 p. M
From Laredo. Observation-Disclosures. 1885 p. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leave for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston. . 900 p. and 9:25 a. m.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Hous-
ton and Galveston 6:40a m. and 4:lO pm.
THROUGH WEST.
Leave for San Francisco, Ell
Paso and Eagle Pass. 4:40lp. m.
Arrive from San Francisco Ell
Paso and Eagle Pass. 9:25 a. m
THE IS. A. & A. p. r. REMISSION
ROUTE.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for KerrvlIle, daily, ex-
cept Sunday, at............ 500 p. m
Leaves for Galveston, Houston
and Cuero, daily, except
at.... ........... $3.50. S:45 a. m
Leaves for CorpusChristi, Rock
port and Beeville daily, eX-
cept Sunday, at.............. las p. m
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrvlle, daily, except
Sunday, at. Acknowledgement. $3.50 a. m
From Corpus Christi, ROckport
and Beeville, daily, except
Sunday, at. ...:.:.........; LAS p. m
From Galveston, Houston and
Cuero, daily.
....................... Gas p. m.
MALLORY STEAMSHIP LINE.
Steamers sail and arrive at Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
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nan Better Kept sim.

A tramp who was Sc b. to Jail in western
Iowa wanted change of air, and so owned
ND to a murder committed in Nebraska
En- route to the scene of his crime he was
seized by mob and hung, and afterward
il turned out that he had lied and was in
nocart Of the crine.-Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23

Wife-You careless fellow! l found
letter gave you a week ago to mail in the
hip pocket of your trousers. How can you
be so absent minded?
HuSband-Not that, dear. It's clear
case OF ip-note-ism.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
"GAGGING" AND "GUYING."

Every actor, except, OF course, a comic
opera comedian, will occasionally take lib
critics with the authors text and interpo-
late lines or phrases of his own; then he is
gagging.' When he finds the lines so bad
that he thinks he would lose his self re-
spect by speaking them with serious intent
he burlesques them slightly in the deliv-
cry, and if he does it cleverly the audience
are given to Singer at his 'guying,' as we
term it. 'Guying' is just about one degree
more serious a crime than 'gagging' A
short engagement is snap and some I'M
fortunates who can never get regular en-
gagement support precariOus existence
on snaps alone. Then they are termed
turkey actors for their richest pickings
are to be found about Thanksgiving day,
when every little town or village will sup
port one show at least, however bad.
"An actors part is divided into lengths
of forty-two lines each, and if he learns it
quickly he is said to be a good study if
not, he is naturally "a bad study The
auditorium is always in front and actors
are always anxious to know how the piece
went in front Next day they look for
notices or criticisms in the papers.
IAN actor who always wants the CENTER
or tries to get continually in the middle of
the stage near the footlights, is abhorred
by all his fellows. So is the fellow who
always tries to get above, or to stand so
far up the stage as to compel his cOmpan-
ions to turn their backs to the audience in
order to address him.
The actor who makes hit or sue
ceeds in part and Immediately wants his
salary raised from S25 to $3.50 a week, is
said TO have "a big head or an 'elephan-
tine caput,' as we nowadays put it when
we speak Bostonese.
But if | bore you much longer you will
be asking me, as we are wont to tenderly
inquire of our fellow actor who has just
stepped off the stage amid whirlwind of
applause, Have you been on YETI? and
now l come to think of it, l shall have to
make break for hear my cue" and
Hopper waddled off to put life into his
frappe audience.-New York Tribune.
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To Be Continued
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-08-23
SLANG OF THE STAGE.
SOME TERSE AND EXPRESSIVE, IF
NOT ELEGANT, WORDS.

De Wolf Hopper Acts as TranslatOr-The
Hog Not Unknown Behind the Foot
lights-Terms in Common Use Among
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For St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or NJ, K. & T.......... --5:45 a. m
For st. Louis, via Iron Noun
tain route ................... $3.50 p. m
For Laredo Ito a. In.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20
The Carrier Pigeon.


For long time past the carrier
pigeon has been regularly employed
in the service Of the evening news
papers Of the midlands and north Of
England ia carrying reports Of foot
bail and cricket matches and other
events from outlying districts. So
far As is known, however, pigeons
have not hitherto been used for
the conveyance Of sketches intended
for publication. Ia Orier to insure
the rapid delivery Of the sketches
made by the artists OF an enterpris-
ing illustrated paper at the recent
University boat race, pigeons e.
peCially trained were lOOSed, with
the sketches tiedarUund their necks,
from the attendant launch and the
press boat both during the actual race
and nj thesmoment the crews passed
the winning post. During the siege Of
Paris carrier pigeons were extensive
ly used, and the breeding and train
ing Of them for military purposes are
carried on in connection with the
German army. AS carriers of tele-
grams, these birds can be easily aud
inexpensively used between country
houses and post-offices situated some
miles apart. The birds require 10 he
bred on the spot to which they are
intended to fly, and then TO be sent
away from home, and kept in an out
house or stable, where they cannot
see the surrounding country. When
liberated they at once fly home, and
can carry kilograms, letters, etc,
rolled up and tel around their
necks, weighing up to two ounces
IA lighter weight Is, Of course, bet
ter, at the rate ola mile in two min
utes, and they are seldom, il ever,
lost. When a reply to n Telegram Is
expected from the post. office situated
some miles distant. n pigeon can
readily be sent into the post-
Office by the rural pOstman, at
very small expense, to await the
arrival Of the telegram at the Office.
when 1t can be dispatched with the
message round its neck, and will
arrive home in a few minutes, at a
saving. of money as well
as time. The British East African
Company are sending to East Africa
each month a number Of carrier
pigeons, to be trained TO carry
messages between the different sta
tons inland and on thecoast. HON.
ing pigeons are hardy, and readily
breed in all parts Of the world. In
such a country as East Africa a pro-
portion Of them are likely to fall a
prey to HAWKS and other rapacious
birds, but the acquisition Of this
means ofrapid communication will |
be Invaluable to the company.-Er.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20

preIaTi0n and 10 get upat the high
est possible steam pressure. Forced
drRugh;s will at once be started,
and the subdued roar Of the air
driven through the furnaces to ac-
CELEBRATE combustion, and the whir
Of the dynamOs will be added to
the clang Of the gun breech locks.
as they are swung open TO admit the
projectile TO the breech. the hum of
the ammunition hoists rsising pow
der and shells TO the decks. and the
quiet, firm orders Of authority. On
deck the Calling guns ami revolv-
ing cannen, and in the tops the
rapid fire guns are nOiselessly put
in readiness; the captain takes his
place in the armOred coming tower
with the chief quartermaster aud
his aid; the executive officer as
sumes charge OF the battery, and re-
mains near at hand to take the
captains place in case Of his death
or disability, the range finders are
got into position, ami the officer in
charge begins TO report from time
to time the distance Of the enemy
now drawing closer. Probably not
shot will be fired until this dis
lance Is reduced TO 1900 yards, aud
probably both SHIPS will keep
pointed toward each other until
that time. But now what
will the contestants do? Ii
has Teen held that both will
advance steadily toward each other,
each commander hoping that
some false move on the part Of his
adversary will enable him TO rush
forward, discharge his bow torpedo
at 500 yards, and, perhaps, follow it
up with his nam and end the fight Mt
Once-until they have approached
so close, say 500 yards, that neither
iarts swerve lest he himself be
rammed, 50 that the ships will col
Tide end on, and may be both sunk.
The various inventions Of the past
few years have, however, not 50
much reyOlutiOnized naval science
As they have broadened ii. The
principles OF strategy remain the
same, and so does the necessity fer
the seaman's skill. Engineers con
struct, inventors invent, expert
meuts are tried, sham battles are
fought, and heated discussions agi-
tate The naval mind, but the only
thing that can determine the real
conditions of modern naval warfare
il a modern naval war;.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20
The Naval Fightgoflthe Future.

Lieutenent Bradley A. Fiske
gives a very graphic description Of
what the naval fight Of the future
viii be- Each vessel win clear for
action as room a. the other is sighted
PERHAPS FIVE miles away, and will
slow down in orieT TO gain time for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20
UIyTAH STAKE.

PRESIDENTS. Z. BanuiOa, Ashley
(Yernai p. o.
CoUNsELoEs.-R. 5. Collect, Jzues
Hacking, Yerasl p. o.
UhtIt Comfy, C'qi
WARDS. Er-HuF-.
Ashley VeTEsl P.OI..Gco- Frees.ouc
Gliues tVernsI P.Ol.P,tCr A1p'a1r-F
MeEriiis (Vernai P.Ol..T.J.Cs!iwa ll
Sill lNerusl 2. O.1..--...Wm. Sraacf
Mountain Delft yesualP. OlSJ.Mer-iH
Riycrdale tyesnaI 2. DIN. HuutIn-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20

PANGUITCH STAKE.
PRESIDENT. W. Crosby, Jr.,
Panguitch-
CouNsELo2s.-M. NJ. Steele, David
Cameron, PArguitch.
Garfield County, Utah.
WARDS. BISHOPS.
William J. Henderson
Escalante.. Andrew p. Schow
Marion (Coyo;e P.OJ.-.-culbert King
Panguiieh......---.-- ALLEN Miller
Pfute County, Utah.
observation-disclosures E. Peterson
Junction. Rufus A. Alien
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20
PRESIDENCY And BISHOPS
OF THE
Organized Stakes Of ZiOz.

Re. means Presiding Elder.
Where 4 Ward has no post O1lce Of IL
own the nearest post ONCE 20 y and the one
at which the residents obtain Weir mail, u
given in parenthesis-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20
CASSIA STAKE.

PREsIDESr.-H. ID. Haight, Oakley.
CoUSsELoEs. - MoToni Pickett, Ma
rion; VIM. F. Brim, Albion.
Cassie Cgurfy, Idaho.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-05-20

PPEsIDEST.--Ansus n. Cannon, sat
lake City.
CUUNsELORs. - Joseph E. Tayl0=,
Charles " Penrosc, SAT- Lake city.
. Sat Lake CITY, Words.
WARDS. BISHOPS.
First Ward.........J Joseph Wsg5uTicn
Second Northumberland G. HARDY
Third WGrd..............j sc5b Weiler
Fourth Observation-Disclosures SyegIy
Fifth Ward.....SsmuelM VI. T. Seldom
Sixth James G. Watson
Seventh Ward ......-...WU!ilm Thorn
Eighth WsTd........-.Elijih +. SlCC.s
Ninth Wsrd........Samuei A. WC5!lJy
Tenth Wari..-..---...--..Adau Spsirs
Eleventh Ward. Alexander McisZe
Twelfth Wa.'..-..-Hiram b. ClgWson
Thirteenth Wlrt....... Eulcn Atwood
Fourteenth WaTd....G zOrce II. Taylo-
Fifteenth Ward .......... Eiss Morris
Sixteenth Observation-Disclosures Eesier
Seventeenth Wsyd........ JChu T!Ggey
Eighteenth WsE5...-Orson +. whitney
Nineteenth Isaac Barton
Tgeuileth .GeOTEc Romuey
Twenty first ward. William I. y Allen
Twenty second NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Country Hdrds.
Big Cctuwood (BrIntcul DID, Briatcn
Blur Dale lNorsley Lewis Il M0usley
BIighiOn.-...Frederick ". SchOon;elt
care E. Schonield, Z.C.II., : L. Cry
Draper .................. Wm. e. Allen
East Mil Creek lNeff). John NtH
Farmers CSL.Cltyl...Heury F. Burton
Granite (8utleTl......-...Alyin Butler
Granger CTsylorsviliel...Daul. McRle
HeTriman................RO5cEt DAnsie
Hunter Is L. City). William Miller
NIL C5eek.--...-...Jzmes G. Hamilton
Mountain William B. HsrJy
North Point Is. /. City, Levi ". Reid
Pleasant Green (SL.ClL.NIlsrtr
RiveTtOn Gale --.......OTil p. Miller
Sugar HUuse.--.-..-Ap0llOs &. briggs
South CottOnwOod....Jos. 5. RawliEs
Ssndy.............. Ezekiel Holman
South Jordan tGalel. William a. Bills
UniOn............-.... lshmsel Phillips
Yves, Jordau........Archi5 Gardner