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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-04-10

The best shoemakcrS; OF Iogrn are em
rld we'd sn work make promptly to ordes
The public has my thanks Ter liberal . .
tom, and are invited TO continue thei
patronage. JNO. +. RAUCU
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18
The Correction Corrected.

y young law student recently had occa
sion 10 consult the latest American die
tiunary, and CHANGED to look at the word
''mosey," the common provincial word
meaning ''to move off slowly" Under the
definition of the word he found u quota
ton from one of the poems of Col. John
Hay, in which the word occurs, but the
quotation was credited to Bret Harte. The
young man Immediately wrote to Col
Hay, setting forth the facts of his discov
cry. He then entered upon scOrching
arraignment of 1.-THE publishers who could
he so careless or so ignorant as not to rec
ognize the familiar lines from Col. Hays
'Banty Jim"
The return mail brought letter from
Col. Hay thanking the young man for his
kindness and courtesy in calling attention
to the error. The poet then added But,
after all, MIR. Harte is the one who alone
has cause for complaint, since he unwit
tingly is made to father waif which, it
seems, has gone slightly astray Permit
me in all kindness to remind you, how
ever, that publishers have the same JUST
fication for making mistakes that other
people have. You, yourself, are wrong in
giving the Little of my little offspring a.
'Banty Jim instead of 'Banty Tim. -
Chicago Mail
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18
An Oregonian in New York.

w. T. Robinson, of Baker City, Ore,
tells rather amusing story OF his encounter
with the billiard experts of the metropolis
Mr. Robinson was in the east for the pur
pose of floating the bonds of the company
which is to construct the great irri2ating
canal in western Nebraska. He is good
amateur billiard player himself, and on the
first evening after his arrival in New York
he strolled into the Hoffman house billiard
parlors for game. A gentleman standing
by volunteered TO accommodate him. The
stranger won the bank and began to play
He nursrd the balls along the cushion, and
by the time his score had reached 100 quite
a crowd had congregated around the table
He ran l75 points without break and left
the balls on the rail
Mr.. Robinson concluded that he would
rather play with some one else, and by
stander took the strangers place. He like
wise won the bank and ran his string out
Then he gave way to another byStander
who accomplished the same feat Mr.
Robinson was about to conclude that he
wasn't much of u billiard player after all,
when friend dropped in and introduced
him to his opponents. They were Slosson
Heiser and Gallagher, all of whom are fire
queutly found at the Hoffman. They had
combined TO play joke on stranger, and
the laugh was on Robinson.
WOrld-Hcrald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18
sIea That Worry a Conductor.

What kind of people do you dislike
mostI" was the irrelevant question asked
of a pleasant conductor on one of the big
railroads Well" he said, 1.-The people
who for some Internal reason will not buy
tickets before getting on the train, and
those who do get their tickets, but can never
find them when | come along to collect
them. The man who insists upon getting
his ticket ON the train almost invariably
tries TO get me to change a large bill am
not supposed to sell tickets, but TO take
them from passengers. can't account for
the large bills except on the theory that the
man who has large bills has nothing small
er and is afraid TO wait for ticket agen,
to make change for fear he may miss his
train. As for the other offender, when he
sits in his seat snd goes through his peck
cts one after another without finding his
ticket and then begins all over again, b,
drives conductor crazy. New York Fri
The cochineai insect is mostly known for
its use rs dye, but il has also an add
tional value for relieving neuralgia pains
and for checking the spasms of whoOping
cough. Another tree insect Is the 'lRc, I" Of
Mexico, which serves admirably a. an as'
triDRent ia cases of dYsentry
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18
what Becomes of Your Hair.


With so much hair periodically taken
away from the heads of the community
what becomes of it alls The civilized
man, leaving the barber shop and feeling
the wind strike chill upon the back of his
head, gives scarcely a second thought to
the ultimate destination of the hair that
once shielded him, except perhaps to have
a vague idea that it may in time find its
way to its appointed place in mortar and
mattresses Even this is mere superstition
on his part, and so long as it does not go
down the back of his neck it matters to
him not the least where it does go. No
such carelessness will content the savage
islander. He must know what becomes of
every particle of the hair which has been
removed, and to guard against any posi-
ble mischauce takes charge of the falling
locks rs the slivered bamboo or sharpened
sharks tooth removes them.
When he has made sure that he has in
his hand all the hair that was shortly be-
fore upon his head, his first and pressing
care is to properly dispose of it. To this
end he builds small fire in his house.
puts into it the hair and with satisfaction
watches it curl up and fall to ashes. These
ashes he mikes with water and gulps
down, and then only does he feel safe The
reason for all this excess of precaution is
that his mind, ever timOrOus of some
bighting evil, is firmly convinced that if
any one could get possession Of a lock of
his hair, burn it and swallow the ashes,
that person could draw all his strength
away, and he would weaken and die, just
in proportion as the other waxed hearty.
Therefore he takes the dose himself
William Churchill in New Orleans Picay.
unp
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18

tanning ~
up In smoke and the Disguised professors
were let in. The prayer was almost three
hours long, and as the teachers filed in
Nesbit closed with some quotation from
st. Mark which refers to those who, seek
ing sign. shall find it not. kansas City
Star
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18

In England the badger-a somewhat diff
ferent animal from the American badger,
though like him in many respects-is still
hunted by gentlemen by way of ''sport."
Dogs are especially trained to hunt badgers,
and the sport has the popularity that it
must be enjoyed at night. Between IL at
night and 3 in the morning, when the
badger sallies forth from his hole in pur-
suit of his game. the sportsaen go in pur-
suit OF him
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-18
SCENES IN MExlCo.
Celebration in Monterey-Sights
in the City - Sampling
WOrks-PersOnal

Celebration in Sights
/ in the City = Sampling
works-PersonaI
MONTEREY, Mex, Dec. Is, 1890.
! TO the San Antonio LIGHT.l
Guadalupe day is great national
holiday in this country, and ic was
celebrated in grand style in Monterey
yesterday. At 1890 high mass was
celebrated at the cathedral by the
bishop, assisted by the local clergy.
The congregation was large and the
music was heaven inspiring. The
cathedral was decorated for the
occasion, while the altar was brilliant
~ illuminated At the military head
quarters there were dress parades,
musical concerts, etc. In the
afternoon thousands of men,
women and children, with bou-
quets of flowers in their hands, went
to the "SantuariOden, Fra Sra, de
Guadalupe," church which is built at
the foot OF the mountain south of the
city, where they paid their devotions
to the patron saint of Mexico, and de
poSlttu Vic hb"cIs vi ohO oibdl, uitCt
which they spent the balance of the
day in walking through groves OF
palms and century plants, or tried
their luck at the gam bling tables on
the plaza in front of the church. The
plaza was covered with tents, fruit
stands, mescaI vendors and gambling
booths, while the 25th Infantry band
furnished The music. Every street
car In he city was crowded during
the day carrying people to the
churches, while hundreds were out
riding in carriay es, hacks and on
horse back. AT night the band gave
an open air concert on the Main plaza.
while balls and concerts were given
at the pu bile halls and gardens. The
weather was delightful and every
thing passed off pleasantly.
The American colony spent the day
sight seeing 10 the city Many OF
them attended church, went to the
shrine OF Guadalupe to the balls,
concerts and to oil places OF interest
in the city As the stores were all
closed and business suspended every
one had . chance to enjoy the holt
day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
THE GREAT DISPLAY.
The Pomppii Exhibition Prevented by Rain
Last Night-Crowds In the City.
The Fetr Tonight.

The Last Days of Pompeii exhibition
was not given last night on account OF
tho rain.
There would undoubtedly have been q
large attendance If the weather had per-
United the display, rs every train arrlv-
ing IN the city brought its hundreds of
anxious spectators, so that ut mid
night last night every hotel in the city
was full TO OVERLOOKING and the clerks
were pushed hard 10 supply the demand
for cots.
The fame of the great exhibition has
already gone abroad over the state, and
people coming in from q distance say
that the Pompeiian fete is the great topic
of interest IN every section, to the ex-
clusion OF all rival attractions.
Last night was TO have been Dallas
night, but as the rain intsrfered with the
carrying out of the programme Dallas
will be given another chance Tonight.
when the features of Mayor Couuor In
fireworks will be presented to the view of
his numerous admirers.
II might be well to remind Fort Worth
people that it is duty they owe them
selves to purchase their tickets from the
citizens committee in order, so far as
possible, TO lift from the shoulders of the
fifteen gentlemen the burden they gen
erously undertook to bear.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22

OF erecting fire hall on the old Bapsis
church property, so as to leave room on
the lot for new city hall.
Petition for the appointment of Charles
Sneed as special policeman at the opera
house was granted. The bond of Sneed
In 5000 was received and approved.
PETITION OF grocerymen and fruit deal
ers setting forth that their business 1.
damaged by the street obstruction ordi-
nance, and asking for eighteen inches of
sidewalk for the display of their goods 4,
the petition bearing the signatures of
thlrty-two firms, was received and filed :.
The Park street railway company
stated that they had constructed two and
half miles OF their road, Tut still were
not finished, and asked an extension of
ninety days in which to complete.
Granted.
City Secretary Early reported in REFER
ence to instructions given him by the
council 10 collect sums due the city on
the North Side bridge and Seventh street
grade donations. reported that $500 had
been paid by Maj. K. NJ. Van Zandt.
MI. Hyde Jennings had replied that he
would not ply the sum claimed from him
till his claim for damages on block "a 4,
Jennings west addition, had been liqui-
dated, and no answer had been received
from the other parties addressed. Mr.
Jennings reply was put in the hands of
the city attorney.
A communication TO the effect that the
Houston and Texas Central Railway
company now has under fence about
one-third of Calhoun street between
blocks SO and 4S OF fuckers addition,
which is q great Inconvenience and ds NJ
age to the five property owners whose
signatures are attached to the communi-
cation.
On motion of Mr.. Mes the city attor-
ney was instructed to notify the railway
company that they are trespassers and
must ut once vacnte.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the waterworks committee aud city at
torney TO compromise with Heck s
Baker, contractors for the city electric
light building, for $3.50 for delay 10 COM
pletiou of the work.
Adjourned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
A Familiar FavorIte,

The next attraction at Greenwall opera
house is A. n. Palmer's company in Sir
Charles Young's play, "Jim, the PEN
man. 1t Is doubtful whether there is
any play on the American stage to-day
that is more familiar TO the theater-go-
ing people. or that has been received
with more pronounced favor. The
strong dramatic power of the play
its compactuess, its clear-cut
dialogue, and, above all, its oppor-
tunities for brilliant acting, have
made It what it is to-day consid =
ered-a great play. The COM
pany that comes to Fort Worth
is strong aud well-ba!anced one.
Charles Riegel leads the company, play
Ing James Ralsrou, the forger. Louise
Rial plays Nina, Ralston's wronged
wife, and the victim of his cleyerest
forgeries. Her Interpretation of the part
in Boston called forth extrayagaut words
of commentator. James l.. Carhart
plays Baron fairfield. and his work is
favorably received. Edward Travers
plays Capt. Redwood, the drawing,
drowsy, clumsy detective. The other
persons in the company are; Hardy YER
non, who plays Louis Percival; T. A.
Washburne, Lord Drelincourt; Miss Liy-
ingston. Mrs. Chhpstone; Wiiliam Shell
don, Jack Ralston; Evelyn Hardy,
Agnes Ralston; Grace Graves, Lady
Dunscombe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
HEIsSONlL
J. ID. COBB of Harold is here.

J. ID. COBB of Harold Is here.
Miss Fannie Kolp of Iowa Park is in
the city.
Mr.. Herman Specht OF Iowa Park, is
at the Ellis.
Mr.. d. T. Bomar has gone to New
Orleans OH professional business.
DR.. Frank Mullins leaves this morning
for six weeks visit to New York.
j. A. Kidd, q leading springtown
merchant, arrived in Fort Worth yester-
day.
j. H. Caldwell OF Waco is in the CITY.
His autograph adorns the Pickwick
register.
Captain S. A. McMurray of the state
ranger force, arrived in the city last
evening.
George W. Baker, representing the
NJ. j. Fitch paper company of Chicago,
is in the city.
Lon J. Burch, representing the Wild
Oats company, an attraction soon to ap-
pear IN Fort Worth, is in the city.
Mayor f. P. Maddox of Lampasas IL
visiting relatives in this city. Mr.. Mad
dox was for years citizen of Fort
Worth.
Mrs. J. P. Nicks is quite i'll, and last
evening Mr.. Nicks was compelled to
leave the council chamber early in order
TO be ut her bedside.
Mr.. o. W. Bradley of Harold, Tex.
proprietor Of the Telephone of Harold
and the Eagle of Chillicothe, was In Fort
Worth yesterday and cal ed at this office.
]. J. Brents, A. F. Fassett, J. FL,
Davis, c. Q. JOHN and J. A. Kemp are q
party of Benjamin, Knox county, citi-
zens who reached Fort Worth last even
ing on trip of sightseeing.
j. R. Bennett, proprietor and editor
OF the Daily News ct Waco, was In the
city last night, on his way to Dallas to
attend the afternoon press convention
which meets there to-day.
DR.. I. c. Mccoy returned yesterday
from Sherman. Tex, where he was
summoned TO the deathbed of his aged
father, Fl. r. Mccoy, who died Sunday
night at the ripe old age of seventy three
years. The many friends of DR.. Mccoy
in this city sympathize with him in his
great sorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22

brotherhood OF ball players feel IT due,
both 10 you aud themselves. 20 extend to
| you assurance of their confidence IN your
| ability 10 safely conduct the fairs of the
| Players league.
Signed: j. T. White, A. A. Irwin
James Il. O'Rourke, j. F. Pfeffer.
George E. Anderson, George A. Ward
Ed. Hanlon, Paul Radtord (by proxv) =,
I. j. Keefe, secretary; John N. Ward
president.
This was presented to the Players
league. In session at the Fifth avenus
hotel.
In the afternoon q recess was taken at
2:30 o 'clock for an hour. The delegates
present were equally divided be-
tween the league and brotherhood.
The talk was about the probable
action of the Players League with
reference 10 conference committee.
The brotherhood communication was
read and resp nse add ressed 10 Pres-
dent Ward and Secretary Keele. The
reply was sent as follows: "Your
valued favor, of this morning ex-
pressing your confidence i'll this
com nittee is received. We desire to ex-
press to you in return our appreciation
or the compliment contained therein,
ahu oeE you 20 accept our thanks Tor It's
preferences at the present time.
without the support that you have
given US during the past season
the success OF the Players league wouli
have been impossible. Your action now
stimulates us TO still stronger effort for
your interests in the future
lSigned. E. A. MCALPIN President.
+. FL. BRUNELL, Secretary.
The conference of the leagues was next
considered. A. L. johnson of Clsve-
land, chairman OF the committee on con-
ference with representatives of the M
tional association, reported that q num-
Der OF meetings had been held. but that
no final or positive agree meut had been
reached except that each body had ex-
pressed wish 10 meet upon som sat-
isfactory ground in order TO prevent
difficulties aud embarrassment in
national games. The meet n VS.
called to patch up the differences. A
common name was agreed upon,
he said, that of the United League.
This report was accepted, aud
Mr.. Arthur Irwin, Edward Hanlon aud
J. NJ. Ward were added to the same
committee, with instructions to continue
The conference if they deemed 1t advisa-
Bile,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
L eXlngton Races.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Oct. 2l.-First
race, five furlongs, Pennyroyal won
Carmen second, One Dime third. Time,
l:04.
Second race, six furlong heats, Josie
NJ won, Daniel second, Mary Mae third
Time l:l6.
Second heat. Josie NJ won, Mary sec
ond, Daniel third. Time, E17.
Third race, mile and fifty yards, Lab
rador won, Eugenia second. Time.
I:45R.
Fourth race, mile and one-sixteenth,
Fayette won, Catalpa second, Marchma
third. Time. l:4sM.
Fifth race, eleven sixteenths of mile,
Response won, Laura Agnes second
Anne Elizabeth third. Time, l:10.
Sixth race, eleven-sixteenths of
mile, Young won, Tom Mackin second,
BlancheS Last third. Time, l:Og3I.
Hollis was indefinitely suspended on
account of his poor riding in the first
race, when he had mount on Bob L.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
SPORTING.
nan Players in Session.

NEW York, Oct. 21.-The Brother
hood of Baseball Players met at the ST.
James hotel this afternoon, and after
some conversation, resolved to do moth
ing until they met the central board of
directors of the Players League ut the
Fifth avenue hotel at noon. They then
went In session behind closed doors
Several OF the men expressed the opinion
that no definite understanding would be
reached before Tomorrow, il then.
Before adjourning. the Brotherhood OF
baseball players drew up the following
communication addressed to the Players
league:
70 Central Board of Directors of the Players
National League:
GESTLRMES-In view of the nanz.
rumors current, the members OF ne
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22

VIC Hickman, Fort Wayne. Ind; seligman
and wife. Omaha; II Brann, Texas; II New
Brazelton. louisiana S Strictly, Kansas City,
Mo, WE'LL. Syracuse, n Y; George A Kidd
Lynchburg, We: F Montgomery, J L Marri-
gold. v Stovers. Farmton. Mass; G W
Deaton, wife and child, Childress; NJ Isbell,
Mississippi; Charlie Deaton, Virgil Knox,
Childress; E G Perry and wife, Coleman;
Frank Ogilvie, New York, Or Roberts. Hills
boro: R Slaughter, New York city; F Far
mer, " AGO; Harry Robinson. s. Joseph, Ao.
E shorr, Sr; shorr. Jr. shorr. New
burgpo t; w Furgu son, Boston; Keller Kurt
New York; ] NJ Fain. Cisco; Hrschteld, Gin
cinnati; J H Hickman, Louisville, Ky; w K
City: T NJ B-rr. Texas; William Radley,
sandwich, III; II !. Cordry, Ames, Kan;
W j Williams, st Louis: Paul Fromru!itz.
San Francisco; I Cart, Rome, Ga; H
specht, wa Park, Texas; D Doris and WIFE,
Phoenix, A T.; John Balls and wife, BelchersS
Texas; H g Gathright, Amarillo; II Fl Halsell,T
j NJ Doris, Phoenix, 7; D H Doris, Houes,
Bolton. w Blandin, Primrose; Mrs Chan
cellor. Miss Maud Chancellor, Taylor; James
Cincamon, Mississippi q W b. ush, st Louis;
JuIus Kiper, Atchison, Kan: Z Hill and wife
and child, GAINESVILLE; Al w Hoefer, Louisville;
Joe Kahn. Atlanta. Ga; Kaiser. Milwaukee,;
Wild Oats company; Geo Eikins, Cherrydale,
Kan; a Eridge, Baltimore; Pennington,
Topeka. Kan; Wolfe, Qnincy, Ill: M Love,
New York city; Stevens, Dyersburg; Arcn
CRIBS, st Louis; w Lewis and wife, Gaines
vile; r pileman, Newton, Kan; NJ Brown
and wife, st Louis, Eugene Brown, Dallas:
S D Thompson Pitsburg, Pa; W L sammuls,
Grapevine; George W Baker, Chicago, Ill; R
Hart ana wife, Avoca, Iowa; A Hamilton,
Lampasas; William Cove. Cincinnati, Ohio; j
Be HE, A B Davenport Austin; Charlie,
Morgan, st ouiS; Fred Steward ST Louis; W L
Cook, Kansas City, Mo; E ] Anderson. st
Louis; Douglass, New York; P C Brady,
Y; J George. St Louis; George
D Heidrick. Boston; Smith, Sells Bros
circus; Z Collins and wife, Wichita, Ksns;
C H Van Arsdsle, Chicago; S Butler and wife,
San Apge,o; William Frank, Chicago; ]
Gaber. Amoriloi r Linscott, Round Rock:
Capt w Rogers, Memphis: H Burton, New
Orleans. La; Mrs. L II Cook, Colorado, Tex,
Miss Giddmzs, Brenham; G N Garyey,
Memphis; w Middleton, Seialia, Mo; Angus
Cremin, New York; John H Emmott, Denison
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
A FINE ROLLER MILL.
Wichita Falls Has the Hill that Makes
the Best Texas Flour.
II fakes the First Premium at the San An
tonic International Fair-A Thrlv-
Ing Institution.

Among the many visitors in Fort Worth
Yesterday was Mr.. D. J. Calkins, secre-
tary and treasurer of the Wichita roller
mill company of Wichita Falls, which
has achieved most euviable reputation
for the fine flour and meal made by the
is, in the center of the fine wheat
country, 1t has choice OF the best
wheat grown in Texas aud the mills
wheat buyers see TO 1t that no wheat but
that which Is first-clcss is purchased.
Mr.. Calkins and w. G. Heath 4 the
president of the milling companf, are
modest gentlemen but they areEiustly
proud of what the milk has
recent ntEnatioual fair held aEsan An
tonic nuh kber of flour milEbt Texas
had sampley pf flour on exktHtion. en-
tered for tho premiums oifssad'by the fair
ASSOCIATION. EThe compegkon was great
and active, b the "Rs$SEud Patent"
and Extra kers' AShll roller pro-
cess made by Il wieE@ Falls mill was
found so far sun FiosiW the other flour
that it was awnAtsxAhe first premium.
Mr.. Calkins awa6Eh lnrge measure of
the credit duaMor the success of
the mill to AH& Charles Robecke,
the head mil w is pronounced by
experts to bsS3he st miller in Texas.
Such has bsshfhs cHe with which the
wheat has I'm seled ID and SO intelIi-
intendseS the mr. wor OsV OF n anP.ls
the ts that the sossbud Pot
emit, the Extra akers,'' the
'WiS Tita Queen' and "Vhite Daisy
brGp@ of the -four made, Ire known all
oveEfhe Wichita Falls couItrv aud up
and&iown the Fort Worth aud Denver
RAILROAD. So well is the flour known
and SO esteemed is 1t by
bnkers, cooks and housewives
that one of these brands is
demanded Mt the stores and no substi-
tute will be received. The company also
makes q splendid roller corn meal which
is equally as famous as the flour. The
success OF this company demonstrates
that Texas can make rs fine flour
rs any brought to the state, in fact the
flour made by the Wichita roller
mill company is In many respects superior
TO that shipped in. The wheat is grown
in the climate in which the flour Is used,
and is therefore not susceptible 10 the |
changes caused by the differences in eli !
mate, which acts deleteriously on -four |
made in the North. Texas is proud OF
the achievement of her citizens who /
have shown that Texas wheat and -four (
are the best in the world. The company
will probably be forced to increase its /
in a short time.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-22
Cotton Belt Bulletin.

GALVESTON. TEX, Oct. 2l.-The fol-
lowing is the register OF maximum and
minimum temperature, with the rainfall
in inches and hundredths, for the places
named during the twentY-fou hours
ending at q p. M, seventy-hfth me-
ridian time: