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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26

uazed. A minute later he rose and took ms
place among the others as though nothing
whatever had happened.
While this was very wonderful, the old
man now proceeded to astonsh us still more.
With no one TO help him save the singers and
their chant of his own volitiOn he threw him
self into this same marvellous state. We re-
peated the same experiments upon him that
we had done in the first instance. We drove
steelS through his limbs and scOrched to
palm of his hand with a living coal We
stopped up his noStrils, ears, eyes and mouth,
aud then the doctor worked on him for half
an hour or more. The effect of death was in
this case more pronounced than in the for
mer. The natural pallor of the old mans
face, his flowing white HAIR and beard made
him appear like the carved figure of some old
Indian chieftain in one of the royal burial
grounds. 1t impressed Us as though we were
in the presence of actual death, and we in
stinctively spoke in whispers.
When the doctor was tired he turned the
body over to the woman, wEo made certain
passes over it, and slowly and terribly the
old man regained his senses.-Kelar in St.
Louis Republic
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26
Sugar and Hemp from Palms.

Some palm trees furnish a sweetening juice.
The most famous of these is probably the
Areng, or sugar palm of Amboyna lArenga
saccharifera), which grows in India and the
archipelago. 1t is a superb tree, with pin
nate leaves twenty five feet long, and is as
handsome rs it is useful. A number of species
belonging to different genera furnish kind
of hair of finer or COarser texture. 1t is
found in the fibrOus sheathS of the leaf stalks
and in the jagged edges of the leaves Gables
made of the black, tough fibers of the Areng
are preferred by the COasting sailors of the
Spanish colonies on account of their elasticity
and durability; and they are moreover, very
fine. The hemp palm of Japan and China
ChamRrOpS eXCelSa) is available in the hands
of the industrious people of those countries
for making the finer brooms, light strings
and thousand articles of daily use Palms
of CoarSer fiber, like the Piacaba of Brazil
Ueopoldina piaCabal, furnish material for
blinds, brushes, brooms and the rollers of
mechanical sweepers which are much more
durable than rollers fitted with steel teeth
Popular Science Monthly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26
In A DIME LODGING HOUSE
THE REPORTER BECOMES A GUEST
AND MAKES OBSERVATIONS.

Character Of the Patrons-Tbey Are Not
So bad as Is Generally SuPposed-The
Beds, the Furniture and the Bill of
Fare-Pri,ate Rooms for the Affiuent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26
The New Discovery.

You have heard your trends and neighbors
talking about it. You may yourself be one of
the many who know rrom per sonal experience
just how good thing it is. If you have ever
tried it, you are one Gifts stauuCh friends, be-
cause the wonderful thing about it is, that
when once given trial, DIR. Kings New Dis
COveTy ever after holds a place in tho house
If you have never used il and should be altiict
ed with a cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or
Chest trouble, secure n bottle at once and
tveita mir trial. 1t is guaranteed every
timeor money refunded. Trial bottles f.
address Thompson s. Co. 3 drugstore
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
[. & G. n. X. K.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC X, H.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leave For New Orleans, Houston and Gal
weston $3.50 a. IN. and S:15 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Houston and
Galveston, 700 and 40 p. H.
THROUGH WEST.
Leave for San Francisco, Ell PaSO and Eagle
Pass 40 p. IN.
Arrive from San Francisco. ElEPaSO and
Eagle Pass 500 a. IN.
s. A. g. A. p. r. Remission Route. -
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY..3
For Cuero, Houston, Galveston. .S.45 a. m
Beeville, Corpus Christi and
ROckport 80. As p. m
Train for Kerrville. ........... "A 20 p. m
AR. From CuerO, Houston and
and Galveston, .........:.. $40 n. m.
From Corpus Christi, Rock
port and Baeville..... l.41 p. m.
From Kerryile ..... II. 10 %. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-02-26
DR.. PIERCE'S PELLETS a aFsnal siliS aqs
Laxative, or Cathartic, according to size of
dose. BY Druggists, rs cents vial.
Found at Last !

A Filling as Hard and the same
color as the Tooth, and cheaper than
the usual filing. Teeth inserted with
or without plates. Gold crowns a spe-
cialty. Gas given for the painless eX-
traction of teeth, administered by the
latest improved method. All opera
tions in dentistry performed in the
best manner and at reasonable rates
at the office of
DR.. A. Blondin, Dentist
Commerce street, next to the bridge
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

The turning point
in woman's life brings. peculiar
weaknesses and ailments. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription
brings relief and cure. 1t is q
powerful, invigorating, restorative
tonic and nervine. it imparts
strength to the whole system in
general, and to the uterine organs
and appendages IN particular.
"Run-down," debilitated and deli
cate women need it. It's a legiti-
mate medicine purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless. It's guaranteed
to give satisfaction in every case, or
money refunded. Nothing else does
as much. You only pay for the
good you get. Can you ash. more 2
AS regulator and promoter of
functional action, at that critical
period of change from giriiiood TO
womanhood, Favorite Prescrip-
ton" is a perfectly safe remedial
agent, and can produce only good
results. 1t is equally ef6cacious and
valuable in it's effects when taken
for those disorders and derange-
ments incident to that later and
most critical period, known as The
Change of Life"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

tai and ssewned shield, emblazoned quar-
terly: /. Engl nd empaling Scotland; 2,
France; 5, Ireland; 4, the Electoral Do
minions. Legend. Virginia; date. 1888.
One variety is SO much larger than the
others as to be called the penny, but it is
not OF sufficient value to reach that de-
nomination.
A similar device, dated 1774, has been
found in silver, and is known as the Vir-
gnia shilling. 1t is possible that coin
age OF silver shillings for Virginia was
intended at that time, and some pattern
pieces may have been struck, and these
only. However it may have been. the
coin is of exceeding great rarity; prob
ably less than half dozen in all are
known to collectors of the present day.
A very rare If not unique piece, the
history Of which is still unknown. is
called the Non Dependents Status, from
that legend on the diverse. This legend
surrounds draped bust, facing right,
the hair falling ON the shoulder. Reverse:
an Indian in tunic of feathers. facing
left, seated on q globe. In his right
hand is bunch of tobacco, his left resting
upon shield. Legend, America; date,
ITS.
The Bar Cent is believed to have been
made in England in the year 1885. and
carried over to New York for circulation
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
In Lifelong Danger.

Strada Etna, Catania's longest street,
beginning at the very edge of the port
side, leads almost due north toward the
volcanoes peak, within few feet of
II 900 feet above the level of the sea
and fully twenty-eight miles away.
The area of country dominated by the
mountain, and at times subjected to
overflow of lava, is astounding. It's
circumference is full ITO miles and it
describes an irregular circle, of great
est diameter from north to south.
Catania stands at the extreme of q
southern DETECTION in its southern seq
ment.
The Alcantara River, rising in its
northwestern foothills. flows to the
northeast, then circles its northern
edge, and finally sweeps around to the
southeast into the sea. The Simeteo
River, having its source at the north
east, near that of the Alcantara, circles
the base, first to the southwest, then
southwark, and then flows around and
into the sea to the southeast, below
Catania. From Catania to the mouth
of the Alcantara, the Ionian Sea on the
east, running with almost q straight
wall of shore, cuts thin segment out
of this circle. But within this extra
ordinary distinct circle of ITO miles
there is not a square inch of the earth's
surface over which the lava has not at
some time poured, which one cannot
now distinguish to be unadulterated
lava soil, and which is not subject to-
day, or any other time, to a new coat
ing of molten lava.
The entire majestic contour of the
mountain, broken here and there by
lesser volcanoes, is visible from any
point at this tremendous base-edge
but more strange than all else is the
density of population within the lower
aud cultiyably luxuriant rim. Thread
ing the base, along the seashores OF
the Alcantara, around to the south
along the inner, or northern, shore Of
the Simeteo, and crowding up to the
very edge of its lesser volcanoes, are
between sixty and seventy cities and
villages housing and every human
being in lifelong danger of destruc
ton upward of 300, 900 souls. Gaia.
MIA letter In Boston Transcript.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

in America. It has q monogram COM
posed of the letters u. s. A. in large
Roman characters. In one variety the
IS" is over the other letters, and in an
other die the 50 is placed over the ~"
and the "A" oyer the S." The reverse
shows thirteen parallel bars.
Thore we're copper pieces besides those
nbove mentioned in circulation in the
colonies. They were unauthorized by
the English Government, and most prob
ably were of home manufacture.
In New York there was:
The Nova Eborac cent, its diverse
bearing laureated head. facing right,
with mailed bust. Legend: Nova Ebo-
rae. Reverse: The Goddess of Liberty
seated on globe; in one variety facing
to the right. in three other styles facing
to the left. She holds the liberty pole
with the cap In her right hand and an
olive branch in her left. Beside her is
the shield of New York. Legend: Writ.
ct Lib. Date, 1881.
Excelsior coppers have for their OBJ
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
John Smiths Luck.

1t is generally known that in 1914
Captain John Smith, of Pocahontas
fame, made trip to W hat is now known
as Gardiner. Me-, but there was an in
cident that occurred during that visit
that is known by very few people. The
Cabassas were presided over by a
chief having headquarters at what is
now Gardiner, known as Cabassa, who
had daughter named Schools, famed
among her tribe for her beauty and
grace. She was unfortunately smitten
at once with the gallant Captain, who
was, by the way, the first white man
to visit these parts, and who was re-
ceived with great cordiality. Smith
had with him lieutenant named
Hunt, who was of rather quarrel
some disposition and prone to mutiny.
When the time came for the party of
whites to depart, Hunts mutinous
spirit showed itself, and with small
party of followers he left Smith, going
in an opposite direction. His party
took with them as captives several of
the tribe of Cabassas.
The chief, considering the whites
one party, by great mistake followed
Capt. Smiths loyal band, which
camped that night about four miles
from tie present location of Gardiner,
in an easterly direction. Seebois,
thinking to warn the Captain, hurried
on before the party of enraged Indians,
but arrived too late, for as she arrived
at the camp the first volley of arrows
was delivered.
Thinking to save Smith, she fed to
him, threw her arms about his neck,
and in that position received an arrow
in the breast that caused instant
death. The chief was palsied at the
accident, and ordered hostilities to be
ceased. This allowed Smith an oppor-
tunity to explain that it was the other
party that had perpetrated the kid
naping.
After a sorrowfu1 return and the
burial of Schools near the Randolph
Church, the party of red men went in
search of Hunt. He was overtaken
near Norridgewock, and his band ex-
terminated to q man. Capt. Smith
had the martyred Schools to thank for
his life, for the arrow that reached her
heart was meant for him. The grave
of Schools is unmarked; in fact, it's
exact location is unknown.
Journal
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

designated as The London Elephant.
The effigy 10 that Of the great animal,
standing with lowered head and there is
no legend. The reverse bears six lines
and reads: God - Preserve - Carolina
and-Ths -Proprieters-1694. A
particularly rare variety spells the word
1Proprioters, and ia much priced.
There Is also New England Elephant,
the diverse die of which is fac smile
OF the London and Carolina piece. while
ON the reverse is: "God-Preserve-New
England 1884" in five lines. Only
three of these pieces are known to be in
existence at the present time. A very
fine one was sold in or with the Mickey
collection, in 1867, and was purchased by
Mr.. William s. Appleton, of Boston,
Mass. He paid 1926 to secure it.
A medalet that is most interesting to
numismatists is named by them The Pitt
Token. 1t was used as money among
the colonists. Upon the diverse is a
bust of the orator and statesman for
whom the piece ia called, circumscribed
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
Evnrxflaifag Goes wrong

In the bodily mechanism when the liver gets
out Of order. Constipation. dyspepsia CON-
tamination OF the blood, imperfect sssimiIa-
tion, are certain to ensue. But it is easy TO
prevent these consequences, and remove their
cause, by q course OF Hostetter's stomach Bit
ters, which stimulates the hillary organ and
regulates it's action The direct result is . dis
appearance of the pains beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, the nausea, head
aches. yellowness of the skin, furred look of the
tongue, and sour odor of the breath. which
characterize liver complaint. Sound digestion
and a regular habit Of body are blessings also
secured by the use of this celebrated restorative
Of health which imparts a degree of vigor to
the body, which is fits best guarantee of safety
from malarial epidemics. Nerve weakness and
over tension are relieved by it, and it improves
both appetite and sleep.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
SACRED Observation-Disclosures
An Amuslng Encounter between q Nor
key and a BULLDOG.

An Amusing Encounter Between Nom
key and BULLDOG.
Some species of the monkey family are
held sacred by the Hindoos, with the result
that the naturally mischleyous animals be-
come extremely iamiiiar-so familiar, in
deed, as TO be really nuisance, at least in
the eyes OF European resids nts.
The author of Thirty eight Years In
India gives an amusing account of an
experience OF his dog With one OF these
sacred mischief makers:
@The monkey took up his position day
| after day on the lover limb Of large
mango tree, and there he remained, in
| different to all threats and intimidation;
and this led to o delicious result.
Il have already mentioned Toby, my un-
| paralleled bulldog. When the nuisance OF
these sacred monkeys began to lie annoy
1 ing, Toby interested himself in making oc-
casional raids upon the intruders, but with
little effect, and he seemed quite distressed
by his failures.
| @On6 day was standing with the dog by
| my side when he observed our defiant old
4 friend take his seat as usual on the branch.
As he allowed his tail to hang down it
struck me, and I verify believe it struck
Toby also, that, although his body was
| out OF reach, his tail might be grabbed.
1 L bpOhe, III low JOu0 W 4DUy1 nS
seemed TO understand, crouched, and very
gradually approached the tree. The
monkey remained immovable and appar-
| entity unconcerned, aud the tail continued
to hang temptingly down.
| Suddenly Toby made a rush for the
tail. Everything bespoke triumph long
| delayed
| Alas! alas! Tie venerable monkey never
moved, but az Toby's open mouth turned
| upward to seize at least the tail, he quietly,
bat at the proper moment, lifted it up with
his left hand, as gentleman would raise his
| coat tail to enjoy the FIRE, and, STOPPING
pleasantly forward, gave Toby pleasant
box on the ear with his right hand, looking
at him IS he passed with calm and satirical
indifference. .-...
''More amusing still was the fact that
after this rehearsal the experience was re-
psa:ed moro than once. can still wildly
recall the calm, philosophical indifference
of the monk ey, the calculating advance OF
the imprisoned and yet baffied Toby, the
repeated rush, the quiet elevation of the
tail, and the insulting bat on the gasping
| chaak
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
Gould Not Hold the child.

A year ago Mrs. c. B. Pomeroy went
from Newark to Canada to live with her Sec
ond husband, leaving her 6-year- old daugh-
ter in the custody of Mrs. Julia Williams,
of 457 Broad street, who was to receive 50
o week for the childs board, says the New
York San. On Saturday night young
man, who ia the childs uncle, called on
Mrs. Williams TO take the child to Canada
with him to her mother at the latter's re-
quest. He paid the child's board from last
May, but she was not given up to him, be.
cause there was an unpaid board bill of
$40 which he knew nothing about, and
which was contracted before Mrs. Pome-
roy left Newark. He appealed to Police
Justice Van Ness, who sent for Mrs. Will
Jams. She refused to give up the child,
and the justice told her that, although he
could not interfere, the law would not up
hold her in keeping the child to offset a
debt of the parents.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

supplied in 1928 by the issue of the
Rosa Americana money. A man by the
name Of William Wood obtained in En-
land patents or grants for coming tokens
for both Ireland and America, and the
pieces intended for the former country
were extensively circulated in this, as
well as those specially struck for the
American colonies.
+. The Rosa Americans are made, as ac-
cording to the terms of the patent, of q
composition metal composed Of silver.
brass and spelter. The largest Of the
pieces, commonly called The Penny, has,
on the reverse. head of George /. look
ing to the right, and laureated. Legend
--Georgiys: d: G.: Maj: Bri: Fra: Eft:
Hib: Rex. Reverse, full-blown rose
Tin some cases surrounded with a CROWN.
Legend Rosa Americana, l722, or 1928.
On scroll below is the sentiment: little
Dulci. One variety exists that has not
the scroll. The Half Penny is of design
similar TO the penny, and some are found
bearing the date 1924. The farthing
varies only in amount of metal from the
other coins. On the uncrowned half
pence and farthings, however, the words
aUtile Dulci" are never placed.
A very few Of the extremely rare,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
A sNovA EBoRAc."

heavier, copper piece, engrailed on the
edge, was struck by the French Govern
ment in the year 1867. It's diverse car
ried two fambeaux crossed and tied to-
Rether. Legend: Colonies Franchises,
L. XIV. The reverse. three feur-de lis
under q crown. encircled by two half
wreaths fastened ut their stems. Legend:
Sit Nomen Domini Bened ctum, 1867.
Most of these coins now TO be obtained
have had the three feur-de-lis obliter-
ated, and the letters r.. F. stamped upon
them. this change having been made by
order of the Republican Government Of
France after its establishment.
Virginia half-penny coins are we'll
known, and seem to have been mAde in
vast numbers. A considerable variety of
dies were used in their m nufacture. A
laureated bust of George the Third is on
the diverse. surrounded, as on the En-
glish half penny, with his title, Georgivs
III. Rex. The reverse has an ornamen-
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
Good News for Fat People.

DIR. Snyder herbalist. 243 State St.. Chi
cago. whose advertisement appears in this
issue is no doubt the great geducer of the
age. He takes fat folks" overloaded with
adipose tissue until they are a burden to
themselves and a charge upon their rela-
tions and friends, and in a short time re-
duces them, at the rate of 10 to Is pounds
per month, and making different persons OF
them. What was monstrous becomes trim,
well built and able to run a foot race with a
trained pedestrian. 4.
A once very fat friend of ours, is not now
recognized by half the people he meets, so
great has been the chance in his weight.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

A FRENcHMAN has developed new ex-
plosive for military purposes. It is con-
densed liquifed gas. Three hundred drops
Of this compound are contained in a small
steel receptacle under the rife barrel, and
each time the trigger is pulled one dror
falls into the breech behind the bullet
Contact with the air causes this drop &c
volatilize instantaneously with an ex
pansive force far exceeding that of gun.
powder, which expels the bullet with terri
Bile velocity, accompanied by neither noise
nor smoke.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

BsAsy.

One little head OF golden hair,
Two little cheeks SO round and fair.
Two little lips with fragrant signs,
One little nose, and two blue eyes,
Two little hands as soft as peach,
= Two little feet with I'll Q les each
Two little smiles and two lit tears,
Two little legs and two little ears,
Two little elbows and tso little anees,
One little grunt and one LITTLE sneeue,
One little heart, but no little sins,
Plenty of skirts and lots OF pins,
One little cloak and plenty OF frocks,
One Lii tie hood and two little socks.
big disposition to haul and to pull,
One little stomach that's never full,
One little mouth of thu roses tint,
One little bottle Of peppermint,
Z, Plenty to eat and lots to wear
And yet this baby is as cross as bear.
(Jhicn1o Herald
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28

some Of the pisces the date il 1871. This
coin tells its own story, it having been
issued during The minority Of Louis
XIV, by the French Government, for it's
colonies. As Louisiana was under
French control at that time, it probably
circulated there, and may accordingly be
classed among American colonials Though
not Englishl. Another, considerably
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
An Unwsloene visitor.

Several weeks ago the schooner Helen
nj. Tredick picked up dead whale and
towsd it into Portsmouth, N. Ell. The
crew stripped ii OF the blubber, towed the
CARCASS out to sea and set it adrift, but the
current drove it ashore at Odiorne's Point,
Rye, and now the selectmen of the town
are trying to get rid of the unwelco me
visitor by burning it. Several cords of
wood, barrels of kerosene and tons Of hay
have been Turned in the attempt, but the
cnrcae still remains.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
VIRGINIA HALF PENNY.

largest sized Rosa Americanas of date
1888 are in the hands of collectors and
museums. One OF the specimens is said
to be In the British Museum numismatic
cases. Another was sold from the collec-
tion Of DIR. Chas. Clay, of Manchester,
England, in New York City, in the year
1871, for $40. The diverse OF these
choice prizes bear q laureated bust Of
George H., and legend: Georgivs III. d.
Ct. Rex. On the diverse is q rose branch
with seven leaves, full blown rose and
bud. Drowned. Legend Rosa Ameri-
cana, 1888, and little Dulci on scroll
beneath the rose.
The collector sometimes meets with o
copper coin, somewhat smaller in diam
etof, and not 30 thick as the old United
States cent piece, having the following
charaCterfstics: Diverse, two L's crossed.
under b crown. Legend Sit Nomsn
Domini Benedictum. Reverse: Colonies
Nxancoages- 722 III, I'm four lines. On
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-28
Una.nswer,,able.

Anxious sister (to brother just re-
turned from q sparring lesson Oh
Jack, don't learn 10 fight in that brutai
way. III you want to perfect yourself
take lessons in fencing.
Jack Yes, but il i was attacked
probably wouldn't have foil with me
She (trinmphantly But You nigh
not have your boxing gloves, either. =
The Jester. III;