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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
DIgestlbnlty Of Cucumber.

Many people are under the impress
sion that cucumber is very indigesti-
BILE; and when they eat it they do SO
under protest, and with apprehen-
sions OF possibly dire consequences.
How this delusion can have arisen it
is difficult to say, unless it be that GU
cumber is often eaten with salmon
and other indigestible table fruits. 1t
isnot the cucumber, however, but the
salmon, that sits SO heavily on our
stomach's throne. Cucumber. in fact,
is very digestible when eaten properly.
1t cannot, indeed, be otherwise when
it is remembered that it consists main
ly OF water, and that those parts
which are not water are almost ex-
clusively cells OF very rapid growth
In eating cucumber, it is well to cut it
into thin slices and to masticate them
thoroughly. Even the vinegar and
the pepper that are so often added to
it are OF service to digestion IL not
taken IN excess
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
VERY RAPID TELEoRAPHY.
Three Thousand Words Per Minute
Transmitted over a Copper Wire.


Transmitted over a Copper Wire,
4 recent paper by Mr. Osborne, OF
Ottawa electrician to the Dominion,
given at the recent meeting OF the
Royal Society OF Canada in Montreal
contains some very interesting state
ments about rapid biography MIR
Osborn stated By way oi data that
5000 words per minute had been
transmitted by roundabout line OF
copper wire 800 miles long between
New York and Washington, while 500
had been reached over the l 900 mile
line between New York and Chicago,
and he expressed the opinion that the
telegraph OF the future would be large
= co,:1Icted by means OF such rapid
transmitters as were used in these ex.
periments. 1t may be interesting 10
note that the automatic machine tele
graph employment is the invention OF
Mr.. F. Anderson, OF Connecticut, and
that it is OF theperiorated paper class
OF instruments, registering each mes
sage by ink marks showingthe ordin-
airy Morse signals
From this the speaker went on to
show that u message OF 100 words
could be transmitted over 900 miles
oiIiue for p cents, and vet allow u large
profit for the telegraph companies
Such a statement may appear a little
surprising at first sight, but it must
be remembered that a pair OF lines
working at the highest speed mention.
ed is the equivalent OF something like
forty complete quadruplex systems,
each requiring its own wire, and work
ed by the ordinary key.
The decrease in expense OF line and
maintenance accomplished by the
substitution OF these transmitters for
the ordinary instruments would be
something enormous, to say nothing
OF thefar smaller number OF operators
and instruments required The per-
foration, OF course, is done by mach
ines constructed on the principle OF
the typewriter.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
FORTUNES IN ELECTRICITY.
The Scientific Body That Has the
Largest Number Of MIIllonaires.

AtAi = ANAi'tCII W
Lucre has smiled on the explorers
in the field OF electrical science. No
scientific body in the country has so
many millionaires as the American
Institute OF Electrical Engineers. At
thetop ofthe list is Alexander Graham
Bell, whose profits on the telephone
are represented by eight figures. Next
comes Edison with seven figure fort
une. Brush, Of electric light fame,
end Elihu Thomson, whose financial
future is perhaps brighter than any OF
the Others just now, are more than
millionaires.
Frank J. Sprague was q junior of.
ficer in the United States Navy six
years ago. He is now living IN the
mansion which was built for the
Grants. His company sold out to the
Edison Company for 81 100000, and
half oft went to the inventor. Frank
lin l.. Pope, OF New York, and q score
OF Others have independent fortunes.
Most OF these men we're telegraph
operators, md most of them began
their experimenting and study with
out dollgr.-St Louis Globe Demo
crat.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

The latest hair bang IS called the
Beruharlt bang. aud was originated
by countrywoman OF the celebrated
actress. its effect Is entirely novel.
All the heavinrss that false hair usu.
ally brings 70 the face il banished ~
the Bernhardt which has a light part
10 the middle Of the brow. where
light fun falls nearly 70 the eye on
each side and forms a softly curled
wave ~ hair. but waved with the
old pcryading air OF Iigh,uess. By tho
way, this face arts, declared that
Bernhard IS the greatest Judge OF
powder Of any woman n the world.
She would test the quality ~ tho
powder by taking q pinch o, the cos
mctiC between her iiugr.-. crushing Il
10 find ont It's quality pinch by pinch.
And while on the subject ~ powders,
u Is just as well 10 state that powder
pufis are now being made az enur-
nous size, as large as the top oi an
ordinary sugar basin the handle he
ing modelled after the bust Of soma
celebrated person. Sometimes the
handle uuscrrWs aud contains Ia its
hidden space either supply OF
powder or eyebrow pencils and other
accessories for the beuutvs toilet.
These pulls are most convenient,
especially Tor travel and for summer
solourulng where he aid. al beauty
must not be neglected Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

PURE air and exercise are the potent
factors in preserving bodily as well as
mental health. as they aid the system
in its constant struggle to throw of the
poison which it engenders within itself.
DIR. Cation speaks of better work done,
more energy, more appetite, when pure
air is introduced in unhealthy work
rooms. The 'pasty, anemic look' OF
so many people in crowded factories is
evidence of the want Of thorough ven
tilation. The same authority men
lions that after the ventilation of GER
tain English barracks 1.-THE rations OF
the men had to be increased" Some
seamstresses in London, whose work
room was ventilated, begged that the
old state Of things might be restored,
as their appetltes had increarsd be-
aSsond their earnings In Tom Hoods
immortal Song Of the Shirt the same
pathetic plant is uttered over
THE walk that costs a meal" /,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
common- sensa praanon-

We hear great deal about commou-
sense shoes and rational dressing"
said n matron a. she crowded tho
last parcel into her traveiins.bag and
shut the clasp, breathing as she did
so little sigh Of satisfaction, "but a
good deal Of whnt is called rational Il
but another name for some lady's
fads and fancies. TO reduce thesubiect
toits simplest terms. such dressing has
anything but the elements OF comfort
which its sponsors claim for Il. +
know, for ] have tried t. In fact
think ! have tried everything that
promised ease and restfulncss, and
nothing pleases me as well as dress
OF my own arranging.
~ use nuns serge, and make the
skirt Just to clear the ground. The
whist Is Norfolk blouse, and is belted
in. The sleeves arc loose enough 10 De
comfortable, and the collar turned
back from rather high linen collar
which is worn with il. II | do not caro-
Tor n collar ! wear n null kerchef in
side the waist. Underneath | wear
silk vest, Il buttoncd waist OF coutille,
n short skirt OF flannel and full trous-
ers OF heavy linen, made somewhat in
Turkish fashion, but fastening just be-
low the knee.
With long-wristed gloves of heavy
leather and u moderately wide-brini-
med hat, with long vail OF tissue,
which can be wrapped around the
throat, ! am equipped for storm or
shine, and can climb, walk, row or
travel in comfort and the certainty
that my clothes will neither fall TO
pieces, show the wear and tear OF my
Journey or make me in any way con-
spicuous. New York Ledger.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

IF civilization and material progress
count for anything there should be q
steady decrease in the criminal popula-
lation. The penologist, who has given
the subject attention, would doubtless
find that during the last hundred years
there has been a great change in the
relative numbers Of the eftepses for
which prisoners have been incarcer-
ated. With the spread of education
and intelligence it is natural to look
for decrease in the number of crimes
pf violence committed in proportion to
population, and if carefully prepared
statistics show that there is also a
aiminution relatively in the number OF
crimes in general, there is good reason
TO take hopeful view and to conclude
that however pessimists may argue to
the contrary, the world is growing
better,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

TIE most marked social change
wrought in our time is the sStraordi.
nary increase in the number of edu-
gated women who voluntarily earn their
living by work. As history shall look
back and weigh our tine it will pretty
surely regard this change as the hap
piest OF all that we have made.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
How to Keep Cool.

Cleanliness, not only next to godli-
ness, is part OF GOODNESS, says The
Ladies' Home journal. So take
plunge bath in the morning, letting
the water be tepid. and afterwards
giving yourself n cold shower. Omit.
starch from your clothes as far as
possible. Eat light breakfast.
Greasy food, or a great quantity of
food, taken in the morning, will most
certainly heat your stomach for the
entire day. A woman who stays in,
the city and is always cool, gives this
as her bill OF fare: A cup OF coffee in
the morning with bread and butter;
n luncheon of cold beef and baked
potato, with lemonade or iced tea;
and dinner after sunset, consisting
OF little soup, bit OF meat and one
hot vegetable, n cool green salad, q,
cold dessert, and n small cup of COT
fee. Keep this in mind also; there is
NO better preventive against heat
than good-temper, when youcombine
good bathing, proper food, and even.
nces OF disposition with II.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

ness, in eating, or in facing the strono
light after the American proverbial
fashion, and close your eyes and resi-
your face in perfect repose for a few
minutes each morning, afternoon and
evening,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24

THE question that most concerns
humanity is not how long this earth
will last but what can we DO to make
1t better while it lasts.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-10-24
swallows suppIant Carrier Pigeons

= ObppteAFA NdTTlGE FlBtOnSt
An interesting account has lately APP
pearod OF an experiment made in the
north OF France in the training Of
swallows as carriers and in testing the
swallows so trained by competition
with carrier pigeons. A brood OF
young swallows having been taken
from their nest in the caves OF house,
were first trained to fly from the
ground to the nest; then by gradual
ly increasing stages, from Ronbaix to
Lille, and finally from Ronbaix to
Paris, distance Of 14O miles. When
this had been successfully accomplish.
ed, n race was arranged over the latter
course between the swallows and some
trained carrier pigeons, with the result
that the swallows came in winners by
three quarters of an hour. The sue.
cess OF the experiment seems to reveal
great possibilities for the future oithis
method 81 rapid communicution.--
Land and Water.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
RATIFIED OFF THE RAILS.
Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train.
Men and Taken i'm Transit.

General Freight Agent j. Z. Galbraith
of the |. Il Il. n. is in town from Pales-
tine.
The Southern Pacific continues to take
out large quantities of gravel from its
pits, keeping numerous hands busy bal
lasting the road.
Another consignment of heavy maChin-
cry for the San Antonio Gas and Electric
Light company, arrived over the |. " u.
N, day before yesterday.
Jno. T. Dickinson. the popular conduct
or of the Mexican National. arrived in
the city last night from Chicago.
A large number of German immigrants
are said to be on the way for the farming
lands along the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass road.
Since the Office of superintendent of the
5. A. P. has been abolished. all reports
formerly coming to his office, are now
sent direct to the office of the receivers OF
the road.
An Illinois Central special came up
from Houston ever the S. A. P. yeSter
day, in charge of e. L. Cartwell, with
party of pleasure seekers. The car was
transferred to the Southern Pacific, going
to Eagle Pass on Yesterday afternoons
westbOund train. The party is destined
for the City of Mexico.
General Freight and Passenger Agent
E. 6. Blocker of the G. FL. " 5. A. is IN
the city.
W. c. Watson, general passenger agent
of the Southern Pacific system Is in
town.
Mr. Ed. O'Brfen of he S. P. freight
general offices, this city. is back at his
post after short spell of sickness.
The S. A. P Or the 7:1O o'clock train
this evening, will bring back the San An
tonic singers who welt to the Saenger-
fest at Galveston. last Sunday morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
South heights Addition,

Having heard a great deal about South
Heights this season, we yielded to the
persuatiOn Of a friend, the other day, and
were driven all over this beautiful
addition to San Antonio, which, situated
about IL miles s. Z. of Alamo plaza.
It's gradual rise, whose crest is some 10
feet higher than the Alama plaza. From
this beautiful elevation one can command
line uninterrupted view of the whole
city and almost entire surroundings. 1t
has been perfect surfaced, splendid wide
streets and boulevard are laid out and
being graded. At the present time con-
tractors forces are at work in grading
and finishing one more boulevard. The
city water pipes are laid all through
the prOperty-electric street cars run
thorough the whole length of II.
II is that part OF the city which is first
famed by the pure south east winds from
the gulf. Prominent amongst every de-
sirable quality for a residence region, this
addition possesses the advantage of a
very pleasant drive. In driving up town
in the mornings and back in the after
moons and evenings the sun is at ones
back and there Is always the advantage
of the breeze from the South east. 1t is
easy of access and Is altogether a most
attractive district.
We are informed that after few more
lots are sold, the present remarkably low
prices will be materially advanced.
Terms on sales are the most liberal of any
property offered for sale in this region Of
country.
Messrs. Watson & Co., owners, Menger
hotel building, are the enterprising man
ayers of this property, and they are al
ways busy and report that sales are &C
tive, also that they have in good prospect
some very desirable sales to people who
are intending to erect high class resi-
dences in South Heights.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
PERSONAL NOTES,

w. Andrews. a well known resident OF
San Marcos, is in the city.
j. Wirtard. of Wellman, Ia, is in the
city on business.
w. 7. Singleton, prominent citizen of
Jackson. H.. is in the city on business.
Chas. A. Moore and family, of Chicago,
are at the Menger.
W. C.. Watson is at the Menger, from
New Orleans.
Mrs Richard PendeltOn and Miss Lizzie
Pendelton. of Independence, Mo-, are at
the Menger.
Clerk Geo. NJ. Browder. of the Menger
has la grippe.
J. E. Baker, general agent of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, was in the city
yesterday.
William Souter tie artistic kettle drum
artist, has returned from trip to Dali
as.
DR.. J. P. Oldham, assistant city physi-
clan, accompanied by Mrs. DR.. Old
ham, has returned from an extended
bridal trip to the City of Mexico,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
BAT GAVE CULLINGS.

The police will have their hands full
next Monday.
Capt. Bill Hennesy'S charge, Eddie
Madison. the young chap from Los Ange-
los who continually forsakes,the hearth of
his relatives for the more eXcitingcentres
of the world, is still under the surveil-
lance of the officers at the police head
quarters, devOtng his time to selling
papers and striking kindly disposed
officers for three square meals day
Ten cases were called before Judge De-
vine this morning, the fines amounting to
$50.
The arrests last night were few, and all
of them being DRINKS
The case against c. NJ. Cadwallader.
who is clearing away the brush at the
suburb on the extreme end of south Flores
street, for ObStructing the river and
street. in letting the brush lay where it
falls, will be tried in the morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
A Water Haul.

This morning when the attendants at
the L. 5. bonded warehouse opened up
the same, corner Crockett and LOSoyO
streets, they found that somebody had
saved them the trouble and had opened
the buildin 9 sometime during the night
Further investigation showed thai
these individuals had opened it very
easily, as ends of burn matches were
found near the desks lying in great pro-
fusion. Everything in the desk draw
erS had been thoroughly ranSacked. but
nothing was found to be missing except
some postage stamps.
The police have been notified and have
examined the premises, but nave no
clue
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
THE FLOWER BATTLE.
Great Interest Being Manifested In
Next Mondays Novel Contest.

There will be a meeting of the arrange
ment committee for the battle of flowers
tomorrow morning. at 10 o'clock. at the
San Antonio club rooms.
Mr.. GA. Duerler has been appointed as
the Marshal To conduct the battle. and he
will be opposed in command by an officer
of the army.
Carriages and floats are being generous
ly donated and will be decorated for the
occasion.
No street cars will be run on Alamo
plaza from to o'clock Monday after
noon while the crowds are on the plaza.
One of the novelties of the procession
will be floats loaded with girls dressed as
different flowers.
A lot on NacogdOcheS street has been
secured, where the carriages can be dec
GRATED
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
TO INVESTORS.

If Won are look ng for a safe and profit
able investment. read our statement given
below and convince yourself. We have
Just declared ten per cent cash dividend
and still show that after so doing, we have
profits remaining for one years business of
more than amount of dividend declared
Inducements offered are these: Satisfac-
tory profits and security that cannot be ex-
Celled. Stock in The Old Reliable NJ. 4
NJ D." is at the present tine worth twenty
per cent premium, but in order to increase
our CAPITAL, we will offer for the next sixty
a portion of which that has been sold. Our
stock being sold at S. per share places It
within the reach of all.
Merchants u Mechanics Building x Loan
Association. Statement for the term end
ing February rs, 1921.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
Legerdemain at the Grand.

The novelty entertainment last night
at the Grand Opera house. by the Cheva
lier Aldo Martiniand company was not
very well attended by the public. there
being bat few ladies present. The enter
tainment. divided into three parts. con-
sisted of legeTdemain, light rope perform
anCe, dancing. music and ShadOWgraph-
ing. and was very pleasing as well as re-
fined throughout.
Another performance tonight. matinee
tomorrow afternoon and performances
Saturday and Sunday nights.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17

Whi'eIrepealing republican measures,
ana legislation the democracy committed
one fatal oversight, thee left the dec!ara-
ton of intention to become a citizen, as
reform; San Antonio points in its misery
to its list of Mexican intention paper"
voters, and asks, is this democracy also?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
The Presidents Visit.

Interest in the visit of President Harri.
-. ~ - - S .ho
sun anu parry CONTINUES W gro" anu 'i,'
citizens OF San Antonio and thesurround'
ing country are on the tip toe of expec-
fancy THE limo of MASSAGE from the
60, 49, go - cha
0oui5eIt tacimc railway Heg9G waDi 5o ylJ
PHI LGSIueeG arrives, 10 Ine Mg.Soi iIJ
VII VII oe nneiS HecGLalee' aS WI, b T iomo
us aoouI Vhe uepoU al" "0o -A'"
plaza, 80 ,.,orod MAJ, yos hold ves-
"a H. Jo ~ tbirfv was an
UnintSJ an" nv a. " :" tbe Southern Pacific
goIntea 70 20 ~ T Irasi Sont"''
ueRpt anu IieeC Iie p thn Sartv travels is
~. ne u a an III "n iIio Costly
A sOociaI meeting of the Board ofTrade
SPeClai 10 10 I'd 70 the nreSidentS
80, W "a No IS coiiod at ; O'clock tonight.
''AI Az informaI meeting of the arrange
mani n rnmmittee was held this morning
at The Menger. Among other minor
arranGements the following was promul-
GATED:
COMMITTEE Rooms,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
REAL ESTATE.
Deals and the Prices They Bring.

Deals and the Prices They Bring.
G. D. Seely to E. F. Hilton. lots IS
to SO inclusive, block 2, Midway
place. $500
Emilia Cara to j. A: Subira, lot 4,
block ), Durango street. 500
j. L. Haeral to J. H. Chapel, lot 80.
block ?. Mission street.!.... ..... 500
VIM. H. Little to Sam NJ. Johnson,
50 $40 acres. city lot7............. 1850
Denver and San Antonio Improve
ment company to c. T. Zapp, lots
%, 30, 81, 30, in South Heights. Geo
A. A. Maher to r. 7. Matter. lots
3, 4, 5, in City View addition...... 90
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
Married..

At Galveston yesterday. Mr.. Ernest
GrOSchke and Miss Anna c. Stuaer of this
city. The new couple arrived in San
Antonio last night on visit to her ia
ther B. Studer, corner of Crockett and
hive Oak streets.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
HOnOrably Discharged.

John H. Manger. son of Postmaster
Mic Manger, of Hunter Station, COmal
county. who was given a hearing before
L. 5. Commissioner Price yesterday noon,
for opening a letter belonging to one Fritz
Sechting. was hOnOrably discharged, no
evidence to indict him being presented
against him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
Go Hire a Band.

Yellow Stone Kits Band at the
service of the Public. Will play Tor
picnics, dances and parties Of all
kinds. Leave orders at 705 w. Com
MERGE street. 4-16 Inn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
NATURES WONDER.

The only substance known that will
prevent tendency to Wrinkles or Ageing
of the skin. Preserves the tone, life and
transparent glow of youth. Prevents
whitening Of the skin. drying up of the
flesh. SOC and 800 at druggists. large
size prepaid by express for 800. b.
Wells, Jersey City. n. J. 16(
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17

We have speedy ana positive cure
for, ccatarrh, diphtheria. canker mouth
and headache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle, Use it If you desire health
and sweet breath. Price Soc Sold bv
Adolph Dreiss. 3-2S-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
To Be Married.

The marriage of Miss Madaline Bradley.
slaughter of Col. and Mrs. w Bradley. to
Mr.. J. T. Hollis. the good looking young
driver for the Wells Fargo Express
company, will take place at the First
Baptist church. Tuesday, May u. at 9 p.
m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
WELLS HAIR RAISAM

II gray, gradually restores color. EIe-
gsnt tonic dressing, Soc, s1.OO, druggists,
p; s; Wells, Jersey City. ROUGH on
WORMS. Safe, Sure Cure. 25c C2J
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
New Manager at the Fashion

Mr. Woods has engaged the Chas.
Grady company this season for his stage.
Mr.. Grady is reputed to be a talented
stage man. having had thirty years eXpe
rience. Alton and Howard are the lead
ing stars in his company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
RnildinG Permits.

F. Acosta, dwelling, ward ?, $50.
B. H. Myers & Son, addition, ware
. S75.
w. I. Taylor, dwelling, ward 6, $1,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-17
For Sale.

A Pony Cylinder press size Of bed1s
< 20. Speed $500 per hour. Bran new,
cost $3.50; VIII be sold at liberal dis
count. Terms easy. Address.
T. B. JOHNSON.