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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
THE CROP OF 1890.

The spongeS are placed in the kraal
and left to be soaked and washed by the
action of the water from four to six days.
when they are taken ont and beaten
with sticks until tie decaycd covering
is entirely removed Having been sub
iacted to this course Of exposure, soak
ing beating and washing, the spOnges
are quite clean and are taken on board
the vessel, packed in t3A hold, conveyed
to Nassau, and in this condition are sold
in the local market
OF the larger spOuSys Il catch of 5000
or of the smaller ones 1,5nO. would be
considered Il fair lot Occasionally a
cargo of from 10000 to 1900 large
sponges has been brought in, but this
success is exceptional
The principal varieties gathered in the
Bahamas are as fellows: Boat, grass,
glove, hardhead, reef lwhite and dark,
velvet (abaCo and cay, sheep wool, and
yellow. of which TIE most valuable is
sheep wool The total export in 1890
reached over 100000 pounds. valued at
1906, 1896. The crop Of that year was
above the average, 5riag really the most
valuable one in many y.r,"S.
Of that crop there Wee shipped to the
United States 1OS, 900, valued ut $236, 900.
Bahama sponges are not considered very
good. but ready market is found for
all that can be obtained, and at con-
stautIy improving prices. There are no
Indications of any failure of the supply
Dbjla1DlDlip a1upr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
JOHN CHAPLAIN, OF RAMAPo.
Needed to FIJI a Long Felt Want Which
the Fat Man Refused to Recognize.

Needed to FIJI a Long Felt Want Which
the Fat Man Refused to Recognize.
1t was late boat crossing the Erie
ferry, and there We're only three or four
passengers in the mems cabin. One of
them was thin man with a long linen
buster and tall white hat. Although
there were many vacant seats, this pas
senger. after a deliberate inspection of
the interior, went to the far corner of
the cabin and sat down in u seat next to
fat man with big valise.
John Chapman, of Ramapo! ex-
claimed the spare man. How are you
| tonight The fat man stared moment
at the speaker and then said:
II am not John Chapma", Of Ramapo,
but am quite well tonight"
Not John Chapman, of Ramapo?" said
the thin man. apparently much sur
prised. "Why, are you sure
Wei, &. - ought to know who
am" exclaimed the fat man,
"Certuinly. sir. certainly: to Ne sure"
replied the thin man But, mercy! how
could be so much mistaken? Why, if
| had gone on with what | had on my
mind would have been mortified be-
yond measure! was so sure yru were
John Chapman, Of RMnapo.'
MISTAKES like that frequently @&p-
pen" said the fat mon.
Yes, knew, a.;I the thu INA. 1T
is not the mistake deplore 81 much.
The thought Of the modification would
have suffered if had gone on and done
what had on my mind, and then found
that you We're not John Chapman, Of
RumapO, is what anuOyS me- Mercy!
The fat man bowed.
Yes, indeed, continued the thin man.
Il don't know what made me pause on
this occasion, for | always go right up
to John and without ceremony say,
Loan me dollar till tomorrow Now,
if | had done that tonight, and, after
you had loaned me TIE dollar, had dis
covered That You We're not John Chap
man, Of R2napo. just SEE how deadly
my mcruiicalian WoIll have been
Mercy! 1t makes me cold to think of it,
The fat man assured him, with Il smile
that there would have been no occasion
whatever for modification on that score.
Thanks! rhanks!' exclaimed the thin
man. You a. very kind. But | don't
know as ou. 10 accept it even until
tomorrow. IF ,..i were only John Chap
man, of RaIuaE2, nov! You are exceed
ingly like him in looks and manner!
The fat man bowed, but the smile was
missing The boat was now nearing her
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
RAIL ROAD TINE TABLE
|. g. G. N. Railroad.

!. q q. N. Railroad.
DEPARTUR RES.
ForSt. Louis via Iron Mountain or
NJ, K and y. 5:45 a. m
For st. Louis via Iron Mountain, 600 p. M
For Laredo 800 a. IN
ARRIVALS.
From St Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. and T. 9:35 a. N
From St. Louis via Iron Mountain
and NJ, K. and T, lO:OOp. m
From Laredo 5:35 D. IN
Southern Pacific Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston OPS a. m. and 9 p. IN
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston "a. M. and 4:10 p. m
THROUGH WEST.
Leaves for San Francisco, Ell Paso
Arrives from San Francisco, Ell Paso
and Eagle Pass $50 a. m
S. A. & A. P. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and ~ p I'll
F4CuerO, daiu 9:lOa. m
Leaves for Corpus Christi, RockpOrt
and Beevlle, daily p. m
ARRIVALS,
From Karrvile, daily except
Sunday 1O:OOa. m
From Corpus Christi, ROckpOrt
and Beeville, daily 2:2O p. m
From Galveston, Houston and
Cuero, daily 6:20p. IN
Mallory Steamer sail from GalveSt u
every Wednesday and Saturday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
sUckLeN'S ARNIcA SALvE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped hands, Chilblains, Corns'
and all skin eruptiOnS, and positively
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by all druggists. OreiSS, Thomp
son & Co. 5 wholesale. y L Q)9:13-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23

safety pins Continued use of the band
age will show good effects in compare
lively early date, and the deforlnity will
gradually disappear.--Detroit Free Press
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23

Did you ever wonder why it is that
ice, being formed Of co@gealed water,
floats? And why. on some still lakes, it
beGins.to forp. ~ - brs.oL before it
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23

The Emperor AS nn After Dinner Speaker
As an after dinner speaker the en-
perOr has no superior in Germany. He
speaks readily without notes, expresses
himself with vigOr never deScends to
conventional cOmmOnplaces, and, above
all, gives the very best assurance that
his words are not prepared for him.
have heard conspicuous speakers in Eng
land and in our own country. and, if
comparisons are not III this case invidi-
Gus, should say that the German en-
peror need not fear to meet such an au-
dience as even New England society
dinner assemblies One of the prettiest
speeches have listened to was delivered
by the emperor in answering the toast to
his wife in the province where she was
born. 1t was during the great combined
naval and military maneuvers of 1890, at
which the United States was represented
by Commander Ward, and Great Britain
by Admiral HCrnby
The emperor words were. Il desire
to express to You, my dearest sir, the
gratitude felt by the empress and myself
for the kind words we have just heard
At the same time our thanks to the
whole for the day we have passed and
for the reception which the province has
prepared for us. This day was, how
ever, not needed in order to assure US
of the warm friendship we have found
here.
The bond that unites me to this prov
ince and chains me to her in manner
different from all others of my empire is
the jewel that sparkles at my side, her
majesty the empress. Sprung from this
soil. the type of the various virtues of
German princess, it is to her that owe
it if am able to meet the severe labors
of my office with happy spirit and
make head against them"
The words Of the emperor were unex-
pected, and to no one more so than to
his wife, whose face beamed with happi-
ness at the compliment she SO publicly
received. Nor did any one who listened
to the speaker at that dinner think to
question the spontaneity and honesty of
the language. - Poultney Bigelow in
Century.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
SPONGING IN BAHAMA.
THE METHOD OF GATHERING AND
PREPARING FOR MARKET.

Are Chiefly Blacks and Most of Them
Earn Pretty Small Pay-The Sp0uEes
Sell at a Good Price However
Consul Thomas j. McLain of the
United States consulate at Nassau, in
the Bahama islands, in response to the
direction of the state department, has
furnished an interesting paper on the
sponge trade of the Bahamas, in which
the value of the industry and the meth
DDS of catching the sponges are given.
The vessels employed in the trade are
small varying from FIVE to twenty five
tons, sloop or schooner rugged, and are
built in the local shipyards. The con-
struction and repair of these vessels con-
stitute an important industry in itself.
They have small cabins for sleeping pur-
poses The cooking is done on deck.
About 500 of these vessels are engaged
in gathering sponges
The number of persons gathering
sponges in the Bahamas, handling them
and preparing them in various stages for
market, is from 5000 to G,0O0, all of
whom, except the shipowners, brokers
and shippers. are black people. Hands
employed in clipping, washing, packing
and preparing finally for shipment
abroad get from fifty to seventy-tive
cents per day Of ten hours. The amount
earned by the men who go fishing de-
ponds entirely on the number of sponges
obtained.
The owner Of the vessel fits her out at
his own expense, and the profits of the
voyage are divided up in shares among
the owner the master and the men.
They are never hired by the month, nor
do they ever get specified wages. The
most that can be said is that the men
make tOlera0le living, and the sponge
fisherman who earns over $500 a year is
the exception.
HOW SPONGES ARE GATHERED.
The method Of gathering sponges is by
means of iron hooks attached to long
poles. By using a waterglass the fisher
man can readily discover the spOnges at
the bottom, and then by the pole and
hook can bring up those he may select,
leaving the smaller ones untouched.
Some sponges adhere firmly to the bed
of the sea, while others are not attached
at all. these latter being known as roll
ers."
About ten years ago an attempt was
made to introduce dredges, but it was
found that their use was likely to ruin
the beds, because in passing over the
hottom they dislodged and brought up
not only the good sponges, but the
Young and unstable ones as we'll, kill
ing the spawn and working great mis-
chief Such an outCry was raised against
dredging that an act was passed forbid
ding it.
When brought to the vessel the
sponges are at once spread upon the deck
and left exposed to the sun for several
days, during which time the animal
matter that covers the sponge gradually
dies. This is black, gelatiuous sub
stance of very low order Of marine life,
which, during the process Of decay,
emits a most Objectionable odor.
The vessels visit what is called the
kraal once a week to land the load from
the deck. The kraal is an inclosed pen,
fenced in by sticks Of wood so as to al
low free circulation of water through
it, usually built in sheltered and shall
low bay or cove, on one Of the Gays near
by.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23

One Of rha t.. IN ".ro9n'2, the great
inportarr" Of utilizing electricity f."
farming purposes ~ a.. ."Hd WAS i..,'
Marquis Of :. j-Jury. ."!." T.. "".E uses
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23

ence of mind, as the little amman nad a
very short time to recover from its sur
prise at being launched suddenly into
space. Portland (Me.) :anscript.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Very True

There is much in knowing how to see
sights The discreet and Skillful person,
when confronted with variety of at
fractions, will carefully select those that
are for him the best, anG then will de-
wise means to see them with the least
wear and tear. But there are excitable
people who set out to see everything,
tire themselves out, see o. ly half of any
thing. and are dissatisfied in the end
Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

Miss Effie Ellsler was seen in an entirely
new role at the Crawford Grand last even
ing in the three act comedy Miss Man
ming" the trials of an heiress who, under
a will, is to marry within certain time or
the fortune reverts to charitable institu-
tions. This brings to Miss Manning, the
heiress, Miss Ellsler) the annoyance of
many suitors. She, however, falls in love
with her uncle's nephew. and who she
finally narries in time to save the fortune
In receiving the numerous proposals and
in getting rid Of the many suitors is part
in which there is much comedy. and in
presenting the character of Miss Manning
the ability and versatility of Miss Ellsler.
is shown.
Many were in the audience who had at
tended the performance OF ''The Cover
ness" on Friday evening, and a better
pleased audience never left the opera
house. The many amusing situations, the
never ending flow of comedy-light and
amusing-affords an excellent evenings
entertainment. Nothing prettier could
have been imagined than Effie Ellsler as
Maggie Manning-this charming little
woman in her pretty gowns, a picture of
grace and beauty. While many appreciate
her most in pathetic parts, they will read
lily acknowledge her ability in light com
edy. The play, in addition to furnishing
much amusement, brings every character
10 the fore. There is no opportunity for
sticks" in Miss Manning" As to the
company, IL certainly is well balanced
one, the ladies being all that could be
asked il their parts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29

The Term Closed and the Judges Coma

The United States court closed yester-
day afternoon, and Judges Dundy and
Ryner, with the jurors and the attorneys.
left for their respective homes.
The motion for q new trial in the Adams
case was overruled by Judge Dundy yes
terday morning and sentence OF death
passed on the prisoner.
Eddie Relden was also sentenced to be
hanged by Judge Ryner.
Jake Pecora got sentence OF ten years
in the penitentiary. and Thompson, the
fellow convicted Of horsestealing, got one
year and two days in the penitentiary.
James Oden was tried on two charges Of
larceny and found guilty. He was fined 8
nominal sum and costs.
Pecora and Thompson will be taken to
Leavenworth today by deputy marshal
The jurors and witnesses have all gone
and only the marshal and his deputies re-
main to settle up matters pertaining to
the court.
Clerk of Court Wilson thinks there is a
probability of the court being convened in
an adjourned session before the regular
September term, as the docket was not
quite cleared of all the cases.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
EASTER SERVICE.

The following program will be rendered
this evening at the South Lawrence Chris
tian church:
Organ voluntary-Tavia Mcpherson.
Song by school-Crown him King OF
Kings.
Scripture Reading.
Responsive service.
Prayer
Anthem-Come every Pious Heart.
Recitation, Glad Easter is Here, '-Etna
Garrison.
Responsive reading - D. F. Soliday,
leader.
Recitation and song, "Calvary"-Nellie
Whiteker.
Responsive readiug-J. Graham, leader.
Recitation, Christ is Risen"-Aiary
Clinesmith.
Recitation Shine Easter Sun"-Inez
Stewart.
Solo and chorus-Proclaim the Tidings.
Recitation, The Appearances of Christ"
Six BOYS.
Recitation, Easter Thoughts"-Katie
Bayne.
Song By school-He is Risen.
Easter exercise-FIve Girls.
Recitation, Sing Your Sweet Song
Hattie DEAN.
Recitation, Lilies for the New Born
King-Gracie Rice.
Song, Happy Easter Timely the
Children.
Recitation, The Prince of Life"-kstie
Parsons.
Anthem-"Iift up Your Heads, o, ye
Gates"
Remarks-J. VI. Monroe
Recitation, Nv here There are no Graves"
-Lottie Parsons.
Song by school-"What Morning That
VIII Be"
Organist-Rena Schockey.
Benediction.
Every body is cordially invited 70 attend.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
HIS GOODBYE

The brilliant, versatile and learned DR..
Savin breaches his farewell sermon today.
A portion of the body of the church will
be filed by the Mount Olivet commandery
of Knights Ternplar. The First church
must very much regret giving up their
pastor and his lovely, amiable wife-the
one being perfection socially, and the
other possessing culture and mental re-
source that would grace any pulpit in the
land. The doctor goes to a wealthy and
old-established church in Detroit, Mich.
from whence he will naturally drift back
to some metropolitan desk in the east. We
think this will be mistake for him-at
least physical and mental one-but he
carries with him the hearty good wishes
of this people wherever he may go. as he
does those of the EAGLE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
PRINTERS AND sHER1Yrs

The attention OF attorneys is directed 20
law which we publish on another page,
passed by the late legislature as house bill
No. rs, which empowers them in cases of
sheriff sale publications to designate the
paper that shall make the publication, Il
is probably unnecessary for us 10 say 70
the bar OF Wichita that the EAGLE has
also lis financial troubles and difficulties
ike other people about which II don't
now propose 10 complain, but that we
would be very much obliged and also
hAppy If ia summing up our case they
should decide that the EAGLES turn had
come. at least in some measure. and issue
their osSe1s ca the shsrAf accor6inz.y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
EASTER SERVICES AT THE PRO-CATHE-
ORAL.

Low mass and communion at O'Clock.
At 1890 Rt Rev. Bishop Hennessy, assist
ed by all the priests of the city, will cele-
brate solemn pontif1cal high mass. Ser
mon by Rev. J. Il. Then. Solemn pontifi-
cal vespers and benediction in the evening
at 7:30, during which the Rt. Rev. Bishop
Will preach. The music, if anything. will
surpass that which was rendered on
Christmas day. Lambillotte's Regina
Coeli" and Gunnod's God of Night" will
be rendered by a select quartette and full
chorus of thirty-fve voices at the service
in the morning, offering rare treat to the
lovers of good music. 1t is a well known
fact that the Catholic church spares
neither time, money or labor to make her
services on great feast days gorgeous, as
we'll as solemn and impressive.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
THE GREATEST HOG MARKET IN THE
STATE.
+ The Cincinnati Price Current publishes
the following report of the winter packing
in Kansas for 1889 and 1890:

1Oldi . AA-f Soo
This shows Wichita to be the largest
packing point in Kansas according to the
best authority.
The summer packing season OF 1890,
which was from March to November l.
was 1936 9S head of hogs. The winter
pack, from November I, 1890, to to March
l, 1891, was 63, $50 head. making total of
256, 92S head from March l, 1890, to March
l, 1891.
The summer packing. which commenced
March l, shows Wichita still in the lead
Of all Kansas packing points. having
packed from March to March Is 1925
head, this being nearly 5000 more hogs
packed this year than wore packed in the
same period last year
The prices paid at this market for hogs
has more than met the expectations Of the
farmers, and compare favorably with those
of Kansas City as shown by the following
report for different days in this month.
The comparisons are on bulk hogs. as that
class makes up the most of the business in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
Mozart Music School.

Room formerly occupied by Prof.
j. W. Metcalf No. 416 Scdgwick Block.
Pupils have the use OF "A Grand Piano
Carried Music Library and Tcchnicon,
or Pianists, Hand Gymnasium. one
half hours practice on the TechnicOn
is of more benefit technically, than
two hours practice on the piano.
Call on Mrs. ID. Hays, Tuesday
Thursday and Friday, to ~ u. IN. .
to p. IN.
L take great pleasure in heartily
recommending Mrs. Abbie n. Mrs. ID.
Hays.) as an excellent teacher OF
Piano forte and Harmony, and Must
clan of high merit, intelligence and
conscientious in her work and fully
entitled to the highest confidence OF
her patrons and her friends, not only
as "A performer and iutructor OF high
standing, but as a lady In the truest
sense whose influence upon her pupils
can but be of the most beneficial
and elevatin2 nature.
Mrs. Hays has been one Of my very
best pupils, having already assisted
me in teaching at Carried University.
She Is fully prepared 10 teach "A four
years course. J feel that in thus rec.
Ommending her. 1 only award the
credit that Is already hers.
JOHN ". METCALF
Oakland Cal. March 9th 1891.
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A BAD FALL.

Miss Clara Seamans, private secretary
to Prof. E. II. Fritch, met with a very
painful and serious accident yesterday
afternoon. She was coming down the
stairway at the Southwestern Business
college and in some manner lost her foot
ing and fell about half way down the
flight of stairs, striking her head against
the outer door with force enough to knock
her senseless. She was picked up by one
of the fremen from No 2, who happened
to be standing near, and carried up into
the Office of Dr. Haskins. The blood was
flowing from her nostrils and she was
badly bruised about the back of the head.
Restoratives were applied and conscious
ness regained. but she was Frustrated
with nervous shock and was irrational
at times. She was tak-l home about 8
O'Clock, and at last accounts was resting
somewhat easier
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29

We have Travelled few nail.s 81 Our lIss-
TINE. AID know stA. !. "a % B snccD-
scrtAbiy hoosed IN pooriy urholsssved
ear AID r-esiy .ossed uc aEd down CT cd,
lrpo rails shss are lad 90 dirs Pcsd BEL
We hav. been there. bus IL VAS Always "a
o.tsr roads than TIE Santa Pa Ter NAH
Ire between Ccsoazo s1f Dsnsss = txsd
20 oe&E Tbs r&lls ara CT heavy see>i, tie
track smooth ar6 rock<e&lias,e<f. ssf ths
through "Csupcabalr train tLzt S-es ~
a c ~ miles r<r-beoY spesd ore tsss sls-
gar; ROADWAY 10 ts grsssy ek OF rosk.
r1xcship a. xs~Sra Pajl1nsS ever tcrret
cut EA1a vssr1buIs HssSSs 10 medal u
iuruyT. and - sssy - S.sdte Ckka
carr ib-zrv carr, ard day eozsh<s sys al
carefully sdAy.<d 20 tie tssvsI~r's ecs-T
uanr The sanfs rs n rightly naz7S
e.bs r.os. comfortably Eae 4
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29

The editor of the EAGLE ackno Wedges
herewith his obligations TO a half dozen
gentlemen who yesterday favored US with
communications on the municipal cleo
ton. As a rule the communications
would undoubtedly have the effect desired
by the writers-none of whom wished
their names to appear-but the times are
too tight to warrant our hiring an armed
body guard. II these brave but ELUSIVE
gentlemen will bring on their shot guns
and stay with Us to the bitter end their
letters will appear; not otherwise.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-29
EUEICE GOODRICH,

The charming queen Of comedy. viii open
a weeks engagement a. the Crawford
Grand Monday evening, producing The
Wages Of Sin" Miss Goodrich is native
Of Chicago, and made her debut in stock
company AZ McVicker's theater The sea
son of 1872 she was specially engaged for
the part Of Angle Gordon in The Plant
er's Wife, " and made many admirers by
her charming inpersonation sof the role.
For the past seven years she has teen
touring the United States with her own
company Her last season was che Of :h.
longest continuous seasons Cd record,
lasting little over three years. playing
l,is3 performances, the tour extending
through the western states. New Mexico.
California. Oregon, etc Her acti ng
abouads in light feminine touches. sad
devoid Of that rough, heavy. st.lted mas
culine character seen IN 20 many actresses
The charm Of her impe-sonatsons Is In her
grace, IL the rzpldity with which she
changes her mods, and In her unaffected
nsta-alrexs SIZE has written seversi
bright and sparkling comedies