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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
Forefathers' Day in st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2l.-[Special. THE
New England society will com.
memorate Forefathers' day with q
dinner this evening at the Southern
hotel. This will be the Seventh an
nual dinner of the association.
Among those who will attend will be
ex-senator John J. Ingalls,, Governor
Francis and Judge Belford, of Dem
yer Col
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
Wants her Fathers Cash.

ONEIDA, N. Y, Dec. 2l.-Mrs.
Theress Radin is trying to break the
will of her father, Chas. J. Defirriere
Wampsville, Nj. by which she, his
only child is disinherited. The whole
O. her fathers property was lett to a
Nephew, Charles Cobb. A large sum
is involved. The case is being tried
tc day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
LATE TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATohEs
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO the TIME OF GOING TO PRE- ; ;

Information alGlobe Kickers.
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-The information
81 football match will be played to-
day at Sheffield between the English
and Canadian American teams.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
AN AXIOM,

That l.. Wolfson is selling more
holiday goods than any other house
in the trade, goes without saying.
The mammoth crowds that daily
fill their stores fuinish convincing
proof of this. Best assortment and
lowest prices. This tells the whole
storyt II q Sc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
Loss by Fire.

TRUCKEE, CAL, Dec. 21.-The fire
which started yesterday was got I'M
der control after midnight, every
thing was swept away, from the Star
skating rink to the Cluvers beach
which composed nearly the entire
eastern half of the town. Loss $50, eco.
Insurance $1,000. Twelve men were
injured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
Bad Brakes.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2l.-Failure of the
air brakes yesterday on the Northern
Central railway sent q passenger
train into q slower moving freight
train. The conductor, engineer and
fireman of the passenger train were
the only ones injured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
Galveston Teachers Institute.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. ola
teachers Institute, was being held
here today. A train load OF Houston
teachers will arrive and participate in
the Institute.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21
a BIG AD.

Read Wolfson's grand holiday an
nouncement on page s.
Extraordinary inducements on all
kinds of Christmas goods.
Headquarters for fine albums. etc.
II q st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-21

VIM. Kennedy, manager of the dead
millionaire Richardson's estate, dies
at Russian, Miss. He contracted cold
at the same time Richardson died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

with head on one side, eyes sin fine frenzy roll
ing" and both hands pressed TO the region Of
his heart, to the infinite amusement Of the
lockers on.
marking, You may perhaps observe that
show q need Of washing, but I took cold last
week and am not yet rid Of it" And then we
remembered the spanish superstition. held in
universal respect, that it is dangerous to wash
ones face and hands during q cold, though it
may last o month.
THE LADY HAD TO PAY FOR THE BAND.
The young colonel was not of those plebeians
who serenade their dulcineas with guitar or
mandolin, assisted by the voice; nothing but
the full brass band would satisfy him when the
intensity of his feelings demanded musical ex-
preston. We endured it several times; but
finally were obliged to beg him to desist on the
ground that We couldn't afford the expense
which will be readily understood when ex-
plain that the regiment band was thirty pieces
strong, every man of them addicted to beer
(Which is all imported and costs so cents per
bottle), and that custom permits them during
an evenings serenade to order whatever they
like to drink at the nearest bar. the bill to be
paid by the unfortunate person to whom the
music is addressed.
BULL FIGHTS FOR BzSEvoLEScE.
The Sociedad Benifcencia or Benevolent So
ciety Of Lima, which exercises general super
vision over all the public charities, has lately
given a series of Sunday afternoon bull fights,
with hired matadores and picadores from afar,
to increase their fund from the proceeds. The
bull fights Of Peru are not nearly so barbarous
as those we have witnessed in Mexico and Cuba,
because here no blinded horses are forced on
the horns of the maddened toro to be gored
to death for the delectation of spectators and
then dragged out with entrails protruding.
But at its best the so-called sport cruel enough
to satisfy the most blood thirsty and to sicken
the unaccustomed The "Sociedad," though
made up Of the strictest church people,
does not scruple to accept o share from
Sunday bull fights, from the cock pits,
lottery ventures, gambling houses and
similar entertainments and institutions, con-
tending that it is well to take from the devil
anything that can be captured for worthy
cause, rather than to ''let the tail 60 with the
hide" Here is a hint to those good people
who object to making the liquor traffic pay a
part of the burden imposed on society in the
pauperism it induces, as is provided in the
license laws. on the ground that this is q COM
promise with Satan. BY the way, have often
heard in churches here the finest waltz music
rendered by the full choir in a jubilant burst
of melody Just before the most solemn and
impressive of all ceremonials, the elevation Of
the Host and when mentioned the matter
one day to a priest Of my acquaintance, he
said: "And why not, pray2 Why should the
Prince Of Darkness have all the best and most
joyful music, and the Lord Of Hosts only the
most dolorous?'' FANNIE B. WARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
Washington Society.

7. c. Crawford, in New York Tribune.
Perhaps it is the shifting character Of Wash.
ington society that gives it its principal inter-
est. The most successful men in all branches
of life come here. At every entertainment in
stead Of there being some one great somebody.
there may be twenty or thirty. tits not q good
field for social lion. The presence Of men
of brains and women of brilliancy siyes a
sparkle and zest to Washington society. More
than this, it has the frankness and simplicity of
the best society of Europe. Wherever you 20
you are generally introduced after the CONT
mental fashion. There is little snobbishness.
People are classed near their proper level in
this society. Money can never be the test of
superiority in a society largely made up Of and
controlled by officials, who in the main have
moderate means. People depend much on
their own resources in their entertaining. This
fortunes. There are no great caterers
in Washington, Notwithstanding the large
number Of brilliant entertainments which
are given during the season. ANY one
with money at his side can hire such serv-
ices to produce feast, but it requires talent to
give q successful dinner upon the basis of lin
tied means. Neither has Washington society
any great social purveyor who decides who
shall or shall not have tickets of invitation to
this or that form Of subscription entertainment
Such character could never find place here
It would be hard for any one in Warrington to
imagine any of the leading families turning
over their invitation cards to some agent TO ar
range the details Of their entertaining The
upper spirit which controls Washington society
is cynical and good natured. While il contains
many provincial elements, taken Is q whole IL
Il the opposite Of provincial and may be con-
sidered positively the only real cosmopolitan
society in America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

From the Philadelphis Inquirer.
An expert West Philadelphia physician in
talking of the dreams Of the deaf and dumb re-
marked:
In visiting institutions for the blind and the
deaf have made inquiry and have never found
an instance Of a person born deaf or Of a child
who lost his hearing before he was four years
OF age dreaming Of hearing. Among the results
Of recent inquiries present the following from
the principal of the State Institution Of the
Blind and Deaf at st. Augustine. Fla:
Il have closely questioned the deaf children
here as to whether they have ever dreamed of
hearing and the invariable answer is No.
have asked the same question Of upward OF
fifty deaf persons with the same result, except
where the person Intercepted had lost hi
hearing after learning to talk. These last men
toned are all grown persons Of some education
who understood the question fully and are very
positive that they had never dreamed Of hear
ing more than rumbling sound"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
Knew His Man

From the Boston Traveller.
lawyer tells the following story concerning
a client, something Of wag in his way, with
whom he had long kept An account. When the
latter was finally made up. the bin, mostly for
triiing services, covered several yards Of fools
caps. as the items enumerated the most minute
details.
fused to enter the Office. but stood in the door.
and. holding one end Of the bill, unfolled the
voluminous document in the direction Of his
legal adviser, with the request that he receipt
it.
dial tones.
mot much" replied his client, you'd charge
me rent il did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

Butcher, who has been rejoiced by the birth
Of . son, IL informed that the child weighs
nearly eight pounds. He takes him in his
arms to feel his weight and calls out aston
ished:
"By Jove, 90 he doesr' Thsn after mo
menfs pause adds:
"But with the bones, mind yoar-1Sgadt
RlGtr.
Young lady-'Don't you think fox hunting
cruel SPORT"
Escort-'sYaAs, II IL; It's regular torture,
bajove. haven't been abIe g "a down for :
week. Good Meas.
'ralk about the fines d things" exclaimsd
Dumley, pointing 70 speeding vehicle, ssthsre'1
an illustration Of IL. DR.. Lancet the surgeon,
out sleighing in eutter."-Bostoa CbwSw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

Mound Builders, Indians and Whites All
Have Used Il.

-A~eases D03oefs, ana WINES All
Have Used It.
The strange phenomenon Of one spot hav-
ing served as the burial place for people of
three races in three distinct ages Of the
worlds history is met with on q bluff Of the
Iowa river, some forty miles from its mouth,
says the st. Louis Republic. This thrice
sacred bluff is known as Graveyard
Point" 1t is situated in tine northeastern
corner Of Washington county. Iowa. and is
the southern terminus of a line of bluffs
extending for several miles along the west
bank of the Iowa, the SUBMITS of which are
covered with thousands of curious forms of
earthworks mounds, &C., relics of q race of
which the Indians have no distinct knowl-
edge.
After serving for ages as cemetery for the
mound builders the Indians took possession of
Graveyard Point" also using it as q burial
place. Back in the '40is, when white men drove
the Indians out they, too began burying their
dead on the bluff, the Same land thus serving
as ''God's acre" for three different and distinct
races in three stages of the worlds develop
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
The Lions Ailments.

IL lions and tigers catch cold . dose of
powdered quinine is given to them in their
food They sometimes suffer from dyspepsia,
and a meal Of liver set before them is readily
devoured and acts as a cathsrtic. They seldom
need treatment. however, for any trouble ex-
cept ingrowing nails. In savage state they
keep their nails pared down by clawing the
trunks Of trees. In captivity the nails grow
long and sometimes penetrate the flesh of their
paws. IL then becomes necessary to relieve
the pain by removing its cause. A Topped rope
is thrown down on the floor Of the cage the
animals paws are caught in it and he is dragged
to the bars in such q position that the wound
can be operated upon. Pincers and q clip with
a pair Of sharp shears do the work and the
brute is released sound and cured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

Jake Jompson (who hadn't made up his mind
to go)-'swas that IRE bell heardf''
Cora Bellows carbohydrates bsll,
reckou."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

''0racious." aid paterfamilias. a. ne AIN.
for the Christmas presents purchased BY his
wife and dAughteu came in, 6unlecs can paVn
some Of the gifts they have received veil have
70 live % alt pork fer . non1h."-Boaon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
THE WRONG RESTAURANT.

Diners Who Fancied They Were Eating
Table d'Hots Until They Saw the Bill.
From the New York Sun.
Men who have travelled all over the world are
saying that some of the table d'hote dinners in
New York are the best they ever found. 1t is q
fact that in one small and secluded cafe such
a repast is served for 81 as no man not versed
in the delicate art of cookery could ever select
for himself. One of the greatest gourmets of the
town recently went into raptures over this
cheap and delicious dinner and told all his
friends that they must not miss it.
One night he met two acquaintance from ont
Of town, and. as he was unable to dine with
them, he gave the address of the restaurant
where the table d'hote was served, saying they
must go there by all means. The two strangers
started up town together, stopping in on their
way a. various art galleries where picturesque
appetizers were freely disposed Of and finally
arriving at their restaurant. To the waiter one
of them said that they did not wish to see any
bill of fare. but they would trust him to serve
frst-clas dinner. 1t was indeed such one
in every respect, and the diners uttered bless
ings upon the friend who had sent them to a
place where the best of viands were so cheap.
The claret was surprisingly fine and it put
the friends in such glowing mood that they
resolved to 60 into little extra expense by or
dering a bottle Of champagne. After cigars
were lighted one of the men called for the
check and. as his eyes fell upon the addition. a
look sf CONSERVATION spread over his face. He
called the waiter.
Isn't there some mistake about this?'' he
asked.
..Non, monsieur" responded the waiter.
"But you served us a table dhote dinner,
didn't you, for a dollar?''
'Oh non, monsieur" replied the waiter, "ze
plaiz we're gay sairve re table dhote is two
doors below
Whats the bill, Jsck?' asked the man OPP
posite.
Fifteen dollars" replied Jack.
Both men allowed their cigars to 20 out
while they mentally kicked themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

From the Chicaeo Herald.
The latest fad among the equiestriennss d 10
ride one day to the left side, the next to the
right. Since Nrs. Jenness-Miller sounded .
trumpet and informed women they vep in
danger Of growing lopsided by net riding man
faehion there has been much anxiety felt over
the foreign barons who run our riding acsde-
mics have evolved this panacsa for onssidsd-
neas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10


From the Detroit Free Press.
The owner Of q boarding stable in the north
ern part Of the city advertised horse for sale.
Early yesterday morning a man appeared and
asked to see the equine.
''See here" said the owner as he squared of
at him, Il like to have fair understanding
about things. Now, then, is it for you or some
one else?"
''Some one else?'
'Do you know all about a horse or nothing
at alp
Il know every crook and turn about q horse,
sir
''Oh, you do? All right. We now under
stand each other and Ill show you the beast. ~
In ten minutes O sale had been effected and
the horse was being led away.
why did you care whether he was green
or postedr' inquired a man who had stood by.
made great deal of difference to me-" re-
piled the late owner. THE horse is spawned,
pigeon toed and weak in the back. Had he
been an amateur I should have felt bound to
tell him."
But he knew all about Q horse"
Exactly, and, therefore, knew nothing.
Easiest sale ever made to any one.f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

talking 70 said nothing about his via, hou -
you know he Il marriedf"
Mr.. 0rumps-s'Oh, he looked % surs e
Znpathstis VIA toad lin vaA--Sss6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
From Judge.

Mrs.. Sansome-'T thought sent you out TO
the barn TO hunt eggs"
On Hung (the Chinese servsnt) -"FIens NO
layes. Bling in nlest Hakee belly good sloup."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
solEE CURIOUS CLAIMS.

Some Of the claims that the pension ONCE
has ON it, files are curious indeed. The writer
once heard Of . claim for the effects Of the bite
Of . snake. The claimant alleged that he vent
awakened by being stung; that he IVES sure Il
vas snake; that his health had been bod ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
HOW HE MADE LOVE

The little colonel was very demonstrative In
his love making. so far Is signs and ..sheep's
eyes go. but found himself wofuiiy hanpered
by the restrictions Of local etiquette. The OBJ
tect Of his devotion could speak but little span-
ish and he not q word Of English, and OF course
he could never see her at all without the pres
enee Of her mother. But when the latter back
was turned, as was sometimes purposely done
when q convenient mirror would reflect the
scene, he would instantly throw himself into
the attitude Of the typical grand-opers lover,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
WHAT CONSTITUTES LINE OF pUr,

The question of line Of duty has produced
many singular cases and has puzzled the PEN
sion Office sorely. Was o man who bought q
pie from huckster in certain southern city
where his regiment was quartered and was
poisoned by it in the line of duty, and having
died from the effects of the pie, is his widow
entitled to a pension? He had his regular
nations. the government never ordered him to
eat pie; is it responsible for his death? On
the other hand, is there any probability that
he would have eaten poisonous pie il be had
stayed at home? Isn't the government re-
sponsible for having put him in a situation
where he would be exposed to the temptation
Of eating bad pies? Then there is the question
Of bathing in creeks or rivers during macrh.
Sometimes the soldiers were ordered to 60 in
and If anything happened then Of course il was
the governments fault, but often the soldiers
used to like to take q swim without authority
for doing 30, and when anything befel them
under such circumstances IL was their own
fault should the government be liable under
these circumstances? Following the usual
custom in such cases they are passed upon in
dividually and the decision Of the pension Office
h dependent largely upon the particular cir
cumstances, but the tendency in late years has
been toward liberal rather than strict decisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

The dependent pension law has made many
claims easy to prove. After the claimant has
established his identity it must be proved that
he served ninety days in the army or navy and
was honorably discharged and that he is suf-
fering from .'mental or physical disability of a
permanent character, not the result of his own
vicious habits, which incapacitates him from
the performance of manual labor in such de-
gree as to render him unable to earn sup
port" But any claimant who prefers to claim
under the old law may do SO. and in this case
he has to prove tina. he served in the war; that
he got disabled while in service and in line OF
duty and that his disability, il disease, has
existed to reasonable degree each and every
year since the close Of the war up to the pres
ent time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10


Recent newspaper writer's have ignorantly
spoken Of these dreamer dances as ''sun dances,
although in fact there is no connection what
ever between the one and the other.
The sun dance-an ancient institution among
the Sioux and other Indian peoples-is purely
and simply form OF initiation for the young
men to the dignity of warriorship. One is held
in the spring of each year. The youths who
aspire to be considered as men present them
selves for the trial, which is rs follows:
The candidate offers his chest and back to
the knife, by which are inflicted eight gashes--
four in front and four behind. Just above
each nipple two cuts nearly an inch apart are
made SO that small strip of flesh can be pulled
out sufficiently from the body to allow small
rope to be passed through. On the back, be-
hind each shoulder blade, a similar slicing is
performed. When this has been done four
ropes are passed through the loops of flesh and
tied, each OF them to one Of four posts set in
the form Of a square. Then it remains for the
youth to chow what stuff il in him by dancing
himself free.
OF course. the torture is Of the most severe de-
scription. Very likely it will happen that two
OF the ropes have been torn out by frantic
dancing, leaving two still fastened. The
would-be brave has bled freely and finds his
strength leaving him. Fearing failure in the
trial he has one of the two fastened ropes I'M
tied from the pole and secured to the saddle Of
other Of the poles Then he gives the pony q
lash and it leaps away. Something has got to
give. The two remaining strips of flesh are torn
out and the young man il q ful-aedged warrio.,
entitled to take part in the councils Of his ma
ton.
SUCCESS AND rAnuRx.
Such IL the sun dance, through which init
alton each brave must have passed successfully
before he b regarded a. man. Not infre-
quentIy II happens that an spirant to warrior
GhiD fnjIo 70 Daas tho teat mariana fniutin0
from los Of blood before ii is accomplished.
Thisis disgrace, but he may redeem himself
the next year by passing the examination Of
physical endurnnce. Meanwhile he must live
among H. women and bear patiently
he Insults a TIE men. 4 youth 4 not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-20

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