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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
euNaENr PARAGRAPHS.

"A swordfsh that weighed $50
pounds was caught last week by George
Wakefield, who keeps the Cape Porpoise
lighthouse in Maine
-"Goodness, John! How queer baby
looks. / believe he is going to have a
fit" "By George! ] believe you are
right. Where's my mora?"-Indiau-
apolis journal.
"A madman has been discovered in
the Pennsylvania mountains. He is
probably n summer boarder who rang
for a pitcher OF ice water. Baltimore
American.
He knew Two Things --Millicent-
81 tell you Arthur knows thing or
two" Madge-"Y but if he tried to
learn a third the effort would kill him" +"
- Brooklyn Eagle.
-PinlIston-"I have a happy idea. "
Binkston--"Is that so? should think
it would be unhappy" F-''Why SOP"
B. - 'It must be so lonesome, you
lsnow."--Atlanta journal
In Wales. He-"Are you staying
near here?" She-"Yes; st Llanggoch-
ciomllllydwchyr." IIe-"Pray be care
full This is only wooden pier, you
know. ."-Picl, Me Up.
Didn't Mean to Laugh. wildly
"Great joke, this. Ha, ha, ha." Billby
(humorist) 20, yes. That's one of my
jokes" Willby-"Yo ours, is it? Excuse
me for laughing at it. t.''--Yanllce Blade.
Bette (ten next July)-"O, sister,
wish had two birthdays every year. :"
Sister Jane (thirty-two last March,
"Ah, Bette, before long you'll wish you
had but one birthday every five years. 8"
--Maudie-'I have just seen such a
lifelike portrait of Harry at DeBlinlls.
It's lovely" Ethel-"Did it kiss you?'
Maudie Why, no." Ethel-''Thcn it
can't be like him. Funny Folks.
--Unpropitious.- you see papa,
Charlie?" said Ethel. Yes | did, and
he grossly insulted me-" "Why, how?"
He said: Well, my little man, what
can do for your IN. Y. Sun.
-Dicll-"They say Miss Planeface has
met with a serious accident. Her horse
ran away with her." William-"R Run
away with that womanl That horse
must be donkey. boston Tran
script.
-Boothby Ham-"Why didn't you
bring out the author at the close of
your first production of his play?"
Mansfield Ranter-'I tried to do so, but
his head was so swelled that / couldn't
get him between the wings. IN. y.
Herald.
An ambitious young lady was talk
ing very loudly about her favorite
authors, when literary chap asked her
if see liked Lamb. With look of in
effa bic disgust she answered that she
cared very little about what she ate
compared with knowledge.
-Brown-"Lord Roebucll, allow me
to introduce to you MIR. Robinson, one
of New Yorll's best known imitators of
the British nobility" Robinson-"Mr.
Brown, you shall answer to me for
this" Lord Roebucll-And after that
l should like to call Mr.. Brown out my
self. Kate Fields Washington.
Closed Her Mouth. breach of
promise case the counsel for the plain
tiff asked the defendant: Did you ever
kiss the PLAINTIFF" Eyes many a
time" "IIow often?' II admit having
kissed her almost every evening when l
called to see her." Every EVENING"
Yes; but l was compelled to do it,
Compelled - how's that?" why, it
was the only way to prevent her sing
ing. ."-Lustige Blatter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

leaving the central space incumbered
with only 16 supporting steel posts.
The cantilevers are of pin connection
to facilitate erection. The inner and
higher ends of the cantitevers are 46
feet apart and the space between them
is spanned by riveted steel trusses with
an elliptical lower chord.
These trusses are designed so as to
form n clerestory 10 feet high, with
vertical sash extending the entire
length of central space-63o feet; said
space terminating at each end with d
great glass gable setting back go feet
from front ends of building. The wide
spacings of the cantilever neeessitated
an extensive system of longitudinal
perlines of the riveted lattice type A
great portion of the roof is covered
with glass.
1t may be of interest to state that the
cantiiever system as applied TO roofs
has not been used heretofore on so
large scale and that the Mines build
ing is the only one of the exposition
group, excepting the large domes, that
has steel roof trusses The foundation
of the building is built of wood laid be-
low frost in the sand. A layer of three
inch plank is first put down and then
crossed with heavy timbers which re-
ceiye the posts, each supporting point
being broadened to suit the load, ad-
mitting not to exceed two tons pressure
per square foot on the earth. The ex-
terror of this building, like all the
Others, win be made of "staff," similar
to that used in facing the rece Et Paris
exposition buildiuga
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
kAFFIR WOMEN.
Graceful Beauties Whose Charms Rival
Those of Cleopatra of Old.

Those of Cleopatra of Old.
An observing correspondent who
has been studying the maids of Kaffir-
land, Africa, writes; The Rassacatu-
mas are more cleanly in their habits
than any tribe l visited. They keep
their huts in good order, and their
trips to the river for bathing purposes
keep path we'll trodden down. l saw
several specimens of female beauty
among this tribe, whose charms might
rank with those of Cleopatra of old
Many fair skinned ladies might envy
their acts of coquetry, little graceful
tossings of the head and sly glances Of
large black eyes almost hid by heavy
eyelashes.
In locking at the fine chiseled chin
and forehead, at the development Of
the entire form, as perfect as nature
could make it, one almost forgets the
scantiness of their attire, which con-
sists of girdle around the loins pro-
fusely ornamented with beads, and to
this long strings of shells, beads and
tusks worn around the neck and shoul-
ders, and you have a native maiden in
full dress Hair, IL dark, glossy, Jet
black deep, liquid eyes; teeth of match
less whiteness that peep out like pearls
between ruby lips that smile as they
greet you with the phrase of their
country: "Si-a-gootanda wona" Oove
to YOU, makes it no safe atmosphere
for the nerves of a susceptible bach
elor.-Chicago Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

building. The main entrance leads
through an opening GA feet wide into
vestibule, from which entrance is had
to the rotunda, 100 feet in diameter.
This is surmounted by man moth
glass dome, 1870 feet high. All through
the main vestibule statuary has been
designed illustrative of the agricultural
industry. Similar designs are grouped
about all the grand entrances in the
most elaborate manner. The corner
pavilions are surmounted by domes 95
feet high, and above these tower
groups of statuary. The design for
these domes is that of three women,
or herculean proportions, supporting a
mammoth globe.
The agricultural building covers more
than nine acres and together with the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

mcdiately south of the entrance to
jackson park from the Midway Plat
sance, and faces east on the lagoon.
In front is a flower terrace for outside
exhibits, including tanks for nymphe-
as and the vitoria-regia. The front of
the terrace, with its low parapet be-
tween large vases, borders the water,
and at its center forms boat landing.
The building is 1000 feet long, with
an extreme width of 2s6 feet. The plan
is central pavilion with two end pa
vilions, each connected to the center
pavilion by front and rear curtains,
forming two interior courts. each IS by
270 feet. These courts are beautifully
decorated IN color and planted with or
namental shrubs and flowers. The
center pavilion is rooted by crystal
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

refuge for numerous pleasure craft.
The entire west exposure of the build
ing faces a continuation of the lagoon
that entends along the north side.
With these picturesque surroundings as
an inspiration the architects have
brought out designs that have been
pronounced all but faultless For q
single story building the design is bold
and heroic. The general eOrnice line
is So feet above grade. On either side
of the main entrance are mammoth
Corinthian pillars, so feet high and >
feet in diameter. On each corner and
from the center of the corner pavilions
are reared, the center one being IA
feet square. The corner pavilions are
connected by curtains, forming con-
tinuous arcade around the top of the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

are faced with marbles of different
kinds and hurs, which will be consid-
cred as part of the mining exhibit and
so constructed as to have marketable
value at the close of the exposition.
The loggia ceiling will be heavily cof-
fered and richly decorated in plaster
and color. The ornamentation is
massed at the prominent points of the
facade. The exterior presents mass
i've though graceful appearance.
The main fronts are 60 feet high from
ground to top of eornice, and the main
central entrances are 90 feet to apex of
pediment The long sides of the build
ing are treated in simpler manner
than the main fronts. Large segmental
windows extend through the galleries
and are placed between the broad piers,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26
THREE GRAND BUILDINGS
They viii Be Among tho Attrao-
tions of the Worlds Fair.
The Agricultural Building, horticultural
Palace and Mines and Mining Hall
Wonders of Architectural Skill
aud Real Benuty.


One of the most magnificent struct-
ures raised for the exposition is the
agricultural building, of which McKim,
Mead &c White, of New York, are the
architects. The style of architecture
is classic renaissance. The building is
put up very near the shore of Lnlte
Michigan, and is almost surrounded by
the lagoons that lead into the park
from the lake. The building is 5OOx
800 feet, its longest dimensions being
east and west The north line of the
building is almost on line with the
pier extending into the lake, on which
heroic columns, emblematic of the
thirteen original states, are raised. A
lagoon stretches out along this entire
front of the building. The east front
looks out into u harbor which affords
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

me, picked it up and carried it to the
window.
Imagine my surprise when / read
these lines. ! copy from the note
rhich is now before me:
SHAN PRosPECToR; II you value your
worthless life, yamOose this 1iggiu' by the nine
o'clock stage c."
turned the note over IN my hands
mcditatively and gave low whistle.
! knew Of nobody in Sunset with c for
the initial letter of their first or last
name.
While / puzzled over the note the
stage referred to in it rolled into the
camp and stopped outside the tavern,
and Monk bawled out again that
breakfast was gettin' cold as a bowl
sderr'
BE right down. | shouted back.
There were but two solutions Of the
-sote in my mind. One was that old
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

affording an abundance of light to the
space beneath the galleries. The two
storied portion of the building, of
which the gallery forms the upper part,
extends entirely around the structure
and is so feet wide. This portion is
built of wood and iron combined.
The great interior space thus inclosed
is one story high, $50 feet long and $50
feet wide, with an extreme height of
100 feet at center and AZ feet at sides
and is spanned by steel cantilever roof
trusses supported on steel columns
placed So feet apart longitudinally and
lis feet and 81 feet 9 inches trans
versely, thus leaving clear space in CEN
ter of building $50 feet long and 115
feet wide, with two side divisions. each
81 feet inches wide and $50 feet long,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

dome 1sT feet in diameter and 113 feet
high, under which will be exhibited
the tallest palms, bamboos and tree
ferns that can be procured. There is a
gallery in each of the pavilions. The
galleries of the end pavilions are de-
signed for cafes, the situation and the
surroundings being particularly well
adapted to recreation and refreshment.
These cafes are surrounded by an ar
cade on three sides, from which charm
ing views of the ground can be OBJ
tanned.
In this building will be exhibited all
the varieties of flowers, plants, vines,
seeds, horticultural implements, etc.
Those exhibits requiring sunshine and
light will be shown in the rear curtains,
where the roof is entirely of glass and
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

About the middle of February last
a northward migration of butterflies
over the Gulf of Mexico was observed
at a distance of five TO ten miles from
the Florida coast. The nearest land to
the south being Cuba and Central
America, the question is raised whether
Il is possible for butterflies to fly 80 far.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

II A We taken
this odd story
from Pra n k
Kin g 5 t o n S
diary:
SUNSET CITY,
Col, June Is,
1890.
I will write
the events OF
yesterday as a
story / shall
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

The Hawaiian names are highly fgur-
ative, and generally derived from some
particular event which they were desir-
GUS of commemorating. Kamehameha
signified the lonely one;' Keopulolani,
''the gathering of the clouds of the
heavens Kaulkeauoli, changing in the
blue sky" Kamamalu, the shade of the
lonely one, ,"-aname assumed after the
death of her father; Hoapili, "ciose
adhering companion" from the friend
ship which existed between the old
king and HIMSELF Kaahumanu, "the
feather mantle;" Lliha, "the fat of
hogs" Auhea, literally where" from
her mournful repetition of this word,
after the decease of Kamehameha;
Kapiolani, the captive of Heaven;"
Kalabua, "the way of the gods;"
Kahelsili "thunder;" Paalua, a name of
Kalaimoku, twice blind" expressing
his grief by saying he had lost his eyes
for the deaths of Kamehameha and a
fovorite wife. buffalo Commercial.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-09-26

Newsboy-Paper, sir? All bout the
Chilly troubles!
Shivering Party Gust off the cars)--
Git out Got all the chilly troubles l
want right now.-Chicago Tribune.
The advocate., 1891-08-05
The Kansas City Stock Yards

the Missouri Valley with ample
gm feeding Weighing and shipping ca ogS e n0r S4G m % %
osron
Omah 81
the western states
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nnd here and viii continue nd ss they
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
SPECIAL MEETING.

The City Council Meets to Consider
Finances.
A special called meeting Of the city
administration was held yesterday,
and the budget tor the year was
brought under consideration.
The tax rate for the year was fixei
as follows: For general fund 80 cents
on the 500 valuation; 10 cents for
special sinking fund and 10 cents for
school fund. Poll tax 81 cents. This
on general valuation OF $27, 5l0,S45.
Final action on the widening of
Grayson street was postponed until
the next regular meeting. There
were a great many protests from
property owners.
The matter of widening Crockett
street was settled by allowing Mr..
Meyer 81 500 damages for strip of
his property. The San Antonio Club
and OperaHouse company were asses
sed $3.50 as benefits.
The Oppenheimer claim for the
disputed triangular lot, south Of Mill
bridge was referred to the streets and
bridges committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Mayo as "Davy Crockett" ut the
Grand Opera House Tonight.
Davy Crockett" tonight and "Nor-
deck" tomorrow night, Is the amuse-
ment at the Grand Opera house.
"Davy Crockett" is 9 characterize
ton that has brought fame to Mr..
Mayo. Strictly American In theme
and motive-devoid Of the offensive
Indian trappings, 1t stands today the
most istinctively American play ever
written. It's romance is of q delight
full Notwithstanding IL, Its nature
pure in sentiment-such sentiment
as should find resting place in every
Americans heart. To see "Davy
Crockett" is to be armed with q tel
ling argument against the oft stated
argument "that American life offers
no theme for dramatists." The
mounting of the play with proper
scenery is promised. Dressed In its
suit of russell verdure, rough hewn
logs, rustic houses, waterfalls trick
ling down the pure translucent fluid,
snow bedecked forests, the magnifi-
cent stage presents a beautiful picture
of rustic life, enlivened by the
dialogue of q cheerful backwoods
play, instructive alike to young and
old. By all means go and see "Davy
Crockett
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
Wants His Boot.

A gentleman who attended the
Frohsinn masquerade ball Saturday
night, took down one of q pair of new
boots to have 1t stretched. When he
started home, he had his girl on one
arm and the boot under the other.
He grew tired of carrying the boot
and threw 1t over the fence into .
yard to get it on his way down town
In the morning. He slept too late and
when he looked for the boot next day,
10, 1t was zone, He thinks of adver-
Using for Its return.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
THE LAST RITES,

Funeral of the Late Capt. George
X. Dashieil.
All that was mortal of the late
Capt. George r. Dashiell, district
clerk of BeXar county, was solemnly
inferred in the family lot at the city
cemetery this morning, at 1880, by
the knights of Pythias, Uniform
Division, assisted by Elk and Lotus
Lodges, X. of p, Order of Odd Fell
lows, knights of Honor, Legion
of Honor and Albert Sydney john
ston Camp of Confederate Veterans.
The funeral cortege first wound its
way to st. Marks Episcopal church,
where Rev. Fuller conducted the
services. The large church was
crowded with friends and COM
rades of the deceased and on
hundreds of eyelids tear drops
flashed as the impressive reading Of
the Episcopal ritual proceeded. The
pallbearers were:
Judge G.. III. Noonau, District
Attorney Paschal, Albert Meyer, Jess
M. Bell, Gen. w. H. Young, John T.
Hambleton.
The actual pail bearers were: Col.
Elias Edmunds, Prof. ]. E. Smith,
James Dignowity, Col. w. s. Hadley,
Q. l.. Lowday, J. E. Breeding and Sir
Knight Street.
Preceded by the 23rd Infantry band
with muffled drum, the oortege pass
ed through Pecan street TO Ave. G,
thence to Travis street and thence to
Ave. d. Along Avenue ID the inn
mense line of societies and carriages
slowly filed into Alamo plaza. From
the plaza the route was taken out
East Commerce street TO the cem-
etery.
At the graveside the Episcopal
service was resumed, and the burial
ritual of the PythiaD Brotherhood, by
Sir Knight and Reverend Chas. II.
GiddiDgs as Prelate concluded the
services.
The city and county officials. nearly
all, attended the funeral, as did al
most every member OF the San An
tonic bar, the various societies. and
orders and prominent citizens in the
city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
A Kentucky Honeymoon.

HARRoDsBURG, Ky, Feb. 4.-Geo.
Best while returning from Harrods-
burg to Cardwell last Monday, with
his young bride, overlook a friend
who had trouble to manage his
horses. Best left his wife to drive his
buggy got In to help his friend and
soon after three Holiday brothers
rode up and deliberately killed Best
in sight of his bride. The murder
was the result of an old feud.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
STATE LEGISLATURES.

President of senate signs the coal
oil bill.
Rules were corrected In regard to
reading of committee reports.
Bills to the number of dozen were
reported and referred.
Bill reported favorably, increasing
court of appeals to six judges.
Committee on state affairs will
favoraoly report the bill for the pur-
chase OF the confederate home.
The objections to the road COM
missioner bill Ia withdrawn and the
bill goes through.
Bill reported favorably. allowing
each judge of the supreme court q
stenographer at 81 200 year salary,
who must be qualified voter.
Several petitions were presented
covering q variety of matters includ-
ing interest, Sunday law, scalp, coach
es for colored people, etc
In the house, representative Brown
ing kicks against the use of initials of
counties for counties in the printed
proceedings.
Resolution favoring Palmer's cleo
ton to the senate from Illinois and
cODgratulating the state on his prob
able election, was laid over.
Several Senators are absent excused
on account of sickness, and it is hard
to maintain q quorum for the trans
action of business.
Vote, tabling resolutions creating
visiting committees for penitentiaries,
ETC., was reconsidered, and the orig
inal resolutions adopted.
Senate confirms appointment of
Judge w. l.. Davidson az Judge of
court Of appeals; also Of Messrs. Col
quit, Porter, Morrow, Bascom and
Scott as the board of directors for Ter
rell asylum.
Rogers and Oliver enter upon the
journal an enquiry into the methods
by which the Sunday worship dis
turbance bill and the bill prohibiting
hunting on private premises were de-
feated.
Judiciary committee reports favor
ably bills preventing frauds In sale
of patent rights; concerning primary
elections; prize fighting, and enabling
county courts to dispose of certain
cases in vacation.
Committee ON house bill relating to
gambling present ted substitute which
was ordered engrossed and declares
that "All houses and compartments
thereof are included In the preced-
ing article 356 of the penal
code, except a private residence pro-
videed q private residence as used in
this article Is q house in which the
head OF heads of family reside. And
| public place within the meaning OF
the preceding article Is further de.
clared to be on board of any railroad
train or coach, or street car, steam
boat or water craft, stage coach, ON
nibus or other vehicle engaged in car
rying passengers, either for pleasure
or profit; provided q private room of
an inn or tavern Is not within the
meaning of this article public place,
unless such room is commonly used
for gaming,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
A Protest.

The Express this morning contains
q declaration from the Republican
Executive committee of Bexar County
that they will not put ticket in the
field, and recommendation in favor
of a certain municipal ticket. In this
thing the. Republican Executive COM
mittee of Bexar county has largely
exceeded its authority and very
gravely erred. 1t was perfectly pro-
per for that committee to meet, discuss
the situation and declare that they
would not call q republican conven-
ton to take the matter into consid-
alton. Beyond this they had no
authority. They could not put o
ticket in the field under any circum-
stances, and it is mere assumption to
talk of doing so. Still less Is 1t
within their province TO endorse any
ticket and thus endeavor to commit
Che republican party to its support.
What the private opinion of the men,
befs OF the Bexar county Re-
publican Executive Committee may be
Is no concern of the Republican
party, but it is the party's business
how legitimately they exercise their
functions as the representatives of the
repu blicsns Of Bexar equity. In the
declaration aud recommendation
published In this mornings Express
the Republican Executive committee
of Bexar county has transcribed its
powers, and as a member of the State
Executive Committee for that section
of the state which includes Bexar
county, / enter my protest against the
action of that committee.
w. s. MEssMER,
Member State Elk. Com.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
The Koch LYInnh.

New YORK, Feb. A man died in
Bellevue Thursday last after q long
treatment of DR.. Koch's lymph. An
autopsy revealed the fact that bacilli
had penetrated through the en- tire
system. DR.. Loomis says this proves
nothing, however, as the case was
hopeless to begin with and bacilli
may have been scattered through the
system before incubation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-04
Another Protest.

Mr.. w. ]. Locke, member OF the
repub lican executive committee,
called at the LIGHT Office this morn
ing and stated that he was surprised
at the action of the committee. He
stated emphstically that he had not
been notified of any meeting of said
committee and that he condemned
most positively the idea of republican
executive committees recommending
democrats or fusionists for office I'M
der any circumstances.