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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05
NE ESCAPED TIE DEATH PENAL ~.


a Confederate Sentenced to he ghOa
Evades His Union CaptOrs.
Il have one man under sentences of
death for smuggling arms across the
lines, and hope MI. Lincoln will APP
prove it" This sentence was contained
In thu letter from General Sherman to
his brother, John Sherman, written
from Memphis, Tenn, under date of
Aug. 10. 1868, and published since the
generals death.
The man whose death sentence was
referred to by General Sherman is NJ.
A. Miller, an ~ex-captain of engineers in
the Confederate army, who lives on a
farm in Henrico county, rear this city.
Captain Miller has narrated the story
of his wonderful escape from the doom
that awaited him. Says the captain:
ut was such a sudden thing the way
In which I was first made aware of the
seriousness of my position. 1t was n
afternoon late in July, 1862, while /
was in a Federal prison in Memphis,
Tenn, that a friend of mine, a Miss Glib
son, who had been to call on me
whispered, Lieutenant, you are uRdef
sentence Of death and are 70 be shot At
an early day. Take my advice and get
away from here before they put the
bracelets on your wrists and shackles
on your ankles, for then you will be
totally disabled and can do nothing
Mr.. Lincoln did approve the SEN
tence of death, but l am still here while
he and General Sherman have gone to
join Lee and Jackson and other good
soldiers. When Sherman first took
possession of Memphis he issued an
order declaring gold, medicines and
salt contrabands, and as such prohibit
ed their sale TO the people. But his
orders were practically ignored and we
got anything we wanted
For a month l was steadily supply.
ing our soldiers with arms, and met
with no serious difficulty. But one
afternoon in July my good luck de-
serted me. | was carrying over two
boxes of officers swords, and was In
the middle of the river when a picket
0D AoA ~ " hACs 4 al OllCC hutW
that danger was ahead and jumping
On the gunwales of the boat l tried to
sink it. But the skif was too heavy
and would not dip. The officer in charge
of the picket boat arrested me and the
skh man also, and took us with the
two boxes to a gunboat near by.
There the boxes were opened and
rs soon as the nature of their contents
was disclosed l was at once carried to
the military prison in the Irving block,
IN the center Of the city"
Miller describes his trial by court
martial, conviction and sentence TO Be
shot the Friday following the Monday
of his conviction. OF his escape the
captain says that he induced his guard
who was not aware of the gravity Of
his sentence, to let him go home 10 see
bis sick child While in the house he
vent upstairs, jumped out of a window
and fed through the lines. Atlantis
Constitution
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

In a country house in which pract-
cal joking has full sway n Of the
guests was walking down stairs in re-
spouse to the gong, which had rung for
dinner. The chief farceur of the party
was a small guardsman, who seemed to
be happy only when tormenting other
people. The guest In question was a
peaceful man, on whom the farceur
had had his eye for some time. Catch
ing up with him as he was going down
stairs be seized the tails Of the evening
coat and. with a jerk Of the wrists,
tore them right up to the collar. The
guest did not lose his temper, but
quietly seized the joker by the nape Of
the neck and proceeded to kick him
with deliberation and penetration down
stairs into the hall. where tie other
guests were considerably astOnished at
the unccremonious entrance Of the
practical Joker. New York World
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05
Will. tn. Angels Listened.

Little Frances is three years old.
She is the proud possessor Of a fai
rubber doll which goes by the pane Of
Edna
Frances and Edna are inseparable
sompanions.
One day Frances mamma discovered
the newly polished window pane Gov
cred with finger marks. and she spoke
to the child In this wise:
Frances, mamma didn't see who
made all those finger marks on nam
mas nice clean window pane, because
her back was turned, but the dear
Lord up in the sky saw who DID it. and
the angels wrote it down in a big book.
Now tell me, Frances, do you know
who marked up mammals Window
"Yes'm," replied Baby Frances, look
ing mamma straight in the eye.
Now, you must tell me right, you
know, because the angels are listen
ing"
'eYes'm."
Frances, who marked up mammals
window like THAR
Edna" replied the tot promptly,
pointing TO her rubber doll-PittsburR
Chronicle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05
It Wa. a Graz In,enr,.n.

The st. Louis Globe-D Democrat tells
about a cranky invention Of a westerner
who thought that horses are worked
too hard. II was a carriage that ran
on four very high wheels. The driver
sat in front Of the passengers or each
side, like those On an Irish jauntinS
ear. The horss was underneath tn
affair, and wiggled along with only hh
head sticking out like a turtles. The
beauty of the arrangement was a 4foot
belly band that went underneath the
horse, and when the concern started
down the hill the driver turned a crank
and lifted the horse of the ground, and
the whole business, horse and all,
rolled on together till a level road was
reached, when the crank was again
turned, the horse lowered till his feet
reached the ground, when business was
resumed in the old way.
The advantage of the invention wae
that it enabled the horse to ride down
hill; the Disadvantage was that it
could not foresee and follow the wind
ing of the road. There h no knowing
how much might have come of IL
nad il not happened that the machine
ran off the track one day when going
down a winding hill, ran into a gulch,
killed the horse, smashed the whole
eontnvance to pieces and hurt the man
10 badly that when he got well he de
ciined to undertake the construction Of
another.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

1t was at Gettysburg and Chicka-
maug that our American armies were
at their best and did their best Never
were they-either before or after those
memorable engagements-so strong, 80
van oficePed, so fierce, 30 determined
to win, so resolved not to yield They
wire then, we repeat, at their best
containing none but seasoned troops
under vt4eran officers, Injured TO war
both armies confident Of victory, and
pretty nearly. taking all things to
gether, equally matched And no one
car read the story Of those great bat
Ties without being proud Of his country
and his race, for never was there more
resolutc and obstinate and gallant
lighting done, nor ever were severe
losses more unshnnkingly borne.
Nor can il be truly said Of either Of
these battles that the beaten army did
not fight as hard and as loog as III
more successful antagonist. There 4
glory enough for all Hence y IS fitting
that both 6elds-Gettysburg ard Chick
amauga-should be dedicated to the
perpetual remembrance Of she greai
battles 80 worthily fought there. |ohr
Q. Ropes Ia Scribner's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

81 PmpSJug. lie asoerts that on the
night preceding his arrival in any port
he in gariably has a vivid dream. In
his vision he sees the entire layout Of
the ltarbOr. the number of vessels In
port and is given 70 understand just
where his location is TO be. In case
the harbOr is "a strange one he becomes
acquainted in this mysterious way with
all the approaches, and when his YES
sci sdls up TO her anchorage he shapes
her onurse with all the confidence born
Of GER ain knowledge. Lewiston Jour
nal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05
GOD E o U

The phrase is trite; the insincere
And heartless glibly use It
And often hypocrites austere
To aid their projects choose it,
But when 'ti- Spoeen from the heart
While grirf~ and cares Cypress you.
The sun appears, the clouds depart
Thai common phrase. God bless you'll
Life often Dr. "a drcary road.
Where tlUft and briers beset YOU.
And while rru -tagyer meath your load
small troubles sting and fret yOl-
Il lights fhc ESQ and dries the tear.
When 700 these Ills distress you.
II from a Friendly voice you hear
TIL 1iuui phrase, God bless youl
And often when the heart would speak
Its impulse sweet and tender.
And other words are all too weak
Its meaning deep 10 render.
Or gratitude "A medium seeks
In which Il would address you.
Then In the phrase a volume speaks
The common phrase. God bless youi
Cape Cod Item
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

Syrup"

Martinsville. NJ, Methodist Par
sonage. My acquaintance with
your remedy, Boschee's German
Syrup, was made about fourteen
years ago, when l contracted a Cold
which resulted in a H~oarseness and
a Cough which disabled me from
filling my pulpit for a number Of
Sabbaths. After trying a Physician,
without obtaining relief-I cannot
say now what remedy he prescribed
i saw the advertisement Of your
remedy and obtained a bottle. /
received such quick and permanent
help from it that whenever we have
had Throat or Bronchial troubles
since in our family, Boschee's Ger
man Syrup has been our favorite
remedy and always with favorable
results. / have never hesitated to
report my experience of its use 10
others when / have found them
troubled in like manner" REV.
w. H. HAGGARTY,
of the Newark, New Safa
Jersey, NJ. Z. Confer
ence, April IS, 90. Remedy.
q
C. C. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, WOOdbuy,NJ.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

ment on eacn SC Of n segment CIR
Gle, which would enable them to com
inunicate for I've minutes every half
hour. Other subscribers would have
the line for whatever portion Of the
time they arranged for. the object be-
ing TO accommodate subscribers with
whatever facilities they choose 10 pay
for. New York Telegram.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

Of the old people in the United King
dom above the age Of sixty, rich and
poor alike. n in seven is at the pres
Snt moment in receipt of parish relief
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

OriEt'ai Emancipation Proclamation.
The original draft Of the ~emancipa-
ton p exclamation was lost in the great
Chicago fire Of ISL The only other
document in the handwriting Of Lin
coin which proves his acts in reference
TO the abolition - slavery is IN the col
lection of &. +. iunther. the Chicago
candy dealer. - St Louis Republic.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05
New clreult Trnn.f.r sr.tsm.

A system has been designed to meet
a new but promising demand for the
use of private telephone and telegraph
facilities by subscribers whose business
with their correspondents at distant
points will not warrant the expense of
a wire for their wi use exclusively.
The new system transfers a wire stimuli
taneously at both ends from one pair
Of subscribers 10 another every five
minutes II desired. The service Is di-
vided into segments. and II a subscriber
and his correspondents are connected at
n segment they communicate for
ave minutes each hour by paying the
minimum fixed yearly rental for these
facilities.
Should they dnd that their business
required ten minutes each hour they
could be connected to two adjoining
segments, or, II preferred, TO one seq
~
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

uOm ABOVE the = OF ky, rlcl ana
poor alike. n i'm seven is at the pres
aut moment in receipt Of parish relief
su 9ersttiOn.
II we could search into other persons
minds in the majority Of them we should
find ideas and theories dating back to
the ages Of superstition. II parents are
70 unfortunate as to be superstitious
they should the more earnestly en-
deavoi to keep their little ones minds
free from n similar faint. We have
enough trouble TO endure in our Jour
ney thns1gh life without seeing il ahead
of us before we come 10 il. Often after
q great deal Il low spirits and worry
over imaginary coming trials they never
come. and had we met them unexpect-
eddy we should not have had any more
fret or grief than we have already suf
sered, since we had, or fancied we had,
Me men which foretold them.
/ know persons who will be miserable
Tor days after a bad dream, constantly
expecting some evil 70 befall them;
Others are always endeavoring TO aseer-
tain the future significance Of every
present event Why should we bur.
len our little ones minds with such
nonsensel IL can be but an incubus at
the best to think that one knows what
Is going TO happen. The child who is
hus taught is cruelty wronged, and
given a weapon which can hurt none
but the possessor (unless he, too, trans
mits it to his childen); but upon him ii
can work grievous evil and cloud many
hours which otherwise might have been
entirely care free and happy.
Among the uneducated superstition
often runs riot, and one sometimes
meets with ideas that are fairly blood
eurdling. 1t would be wise If mothers
would pay rather NOR attention than
they usually do tothe fancies their little
ones may be imbibing from nurses and
servants.-Mrs. s. II. Snider in House
keepers Weekly.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-08-05

G. G. GREEN, Sole Maa'h, wO0dbury, sd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
ELECTRIC BITTER

This remedy is becoming so Well known
and So popular as to need no special men,
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases Of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood. Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as we'll as
cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded Price so
cts. and sl.Oo per bottle at Dreiss, Thomp-
son 4 Co.'S drug store. 4-ll-Im
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
AlWoNpER WORKER.

MI Frank Huffman, a young man of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been
under the care of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds and at that time was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found before he had used
half of dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use it and is to-
day enjoying good health. II you have
any Lung, Throat or Chest Troubles try
it. We guarantee satisfaction. Trial
bottle free at DreiSs, Thompson & Co.'S
drug store. 4-11-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
The Daily Eight.
THURSDAY, MAY IA, 1891.
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
BitterS will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well as
cure all Malarial fevers. For cnre of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded.-Price
so. cts. and S1.00 per bottle at DreiSs,
Thompson q Co.'S Drugstore. 4-22-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
GUARANTEED cuRsIFoR IA GRIPPE.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell you DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. II you are afflicted with
La Grippe and will use the remedy accord
ing to directions, giving it fair trial,
and experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money refunded.
We make this offer because of the won
derfu success of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry during last seasons epidemic Have
heard of no case in which it failed. Try
It, Trial bottles free at Dreiss, Thomp-
son & Co.'S drug store. Large size soc
and 800. 5-ll-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man Of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he has been
under the care of two prominent physi-
clans, and used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption and
incurable. He was persuaded 10 try DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds and at that time was
not able to walk across the street without
resting. He found, before he had used
half OF dollar bottle, that he was much
better; he continued to use itand is today
enjoying good health. If you have any
Throat. Lung or Chest Trouble try it.
We guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle
free at Dreiss, Thompson & Co.'s drug
store. 4-22 m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
sH.LoH,s CONSUMPTION CURE.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, few doses invariably cure the
worst cases of Cough, Group and Bronchi-
its, while its wonderful success in the
cure Of Consumption is without parallel
in the history OF medicine. Since its first
a test which no other medicine can stand.
If you have cough we earnestly ask you
to try it. Price l0c, SOC and 81. II yonr
lungs are sore, chest or back lame, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Sold by Adolph
DreisS, 3:2S:eOd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
FEDERAL COURT.

In the federal court Yesterday after
noon, five cases against Santiago Sanchez
and Laredo Electric Light company. each
for importing foreign labor, were dis
missed.
District Attorney j. A. Evans then
filed an application for a review of the
rulings Of the board of appraisements,
upon the appraisement Of some lead and
The owners.werec cited to appear beforelthe
court before the close OF the present
term.
This morning court was busted with
the case against Frank Riley who is
charged with passing counterfeit mon.
ey.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

-SHILoH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria,
Canker Mouth, and Headache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal in
jector for the more successful treatment
of these complaints without extra charge.
Price soc. Sold by Adolph Dreiss.
3-2S-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

NICE seven room house with two
galleries, carriage house, stable, etc.,
on Elmira street, for So, 500, One
half cash. Balance ON two years
John T. ambleton & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

We have a speedy and positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth
and headache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A nasal injector free with
each bottle. Use it IL you desire heath
and sweet breath. Q Price soc. Sold by
.Adolph Dreiss. 3-2s-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
FOR SALE

FINE piece of property on Presa
street car line, will pay 10 per cent
on investment. John T. Hambleton
& Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

Henry E. Vernon Esq, has
moved his law Office to Wagner build
ing, n. w. cor. Houston and Soledad
Sts., No. 2O6. Telephone No. 400. Inn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
To Printers ana Publishers.

You can buy bargain in press, or an
engine, by addressing T. b. JOHNSON,
LIGHT Office. 5-6-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14
LAURELLE OIL.

Prevents tendency to wrinkles or ageing
of the skin. Prevents whitening of the
skin or drying up of the flesh. Natures
wonder for preserving youth and fresh
ess. & large bottles at druggists. %
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

A Pony Cylinder press size of bed
Is 20. Speed $500 per hour. Bran
new, cost $3.50. Will be sold at q
liberal discount. Terms easy. Ad-
dress T. B. johnson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

THREE beautiful building lots on Gov
eminent hill on street car line. Size Of
lots 55Jlxl94 leet. Price 5000. Apply to
TO John L. Hambleton & Co. S IL u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

A "a acre block finely located near
street Car line. Terms easy. John
II. Hambleton & Co. 4-18-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

A NICE six room cottage, centrally
located on q good business lot 81 feet,
wide, carriage house and stable
nicely improved, and very conven-
iently arranged. Price 5000 one
half cash, John T. Hambleton & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

A NEW room cottage with bath room,
tw galleries and bay window, very large
lot in very desirable location. A beauti-
Apply to John T. Hambleton & Co. 10 II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

Chance for Speculation.
A "a acre block finely located near street
car line. ermS easy. NE
4-ls-tf ; JOHN T. HAMBLEToN a Col
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'ALL'S FAIR TN love AND WAT"

vervVe booksa
ana expects misead the public by false repre-
increases his
of "''"o"' iio"'' AAo Ne
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YOUNG MEN

who by their acts
Of imfpudence or
folly suffer from
Nervous Debility.
Exhausting drains
upon the fountains
of life, affecting
the mind, body and
manhood, should
con ult the cele-
brated Dr.Hath-
away at once
Remember nerv-
ous diseases with
OF without dreamsl
or debility and loss
of nerve power,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

If it is inevitable that the city ring
shall step in and take charge of thi!
county job, let them be appealed tt
10 allow some other plans to b.
chosen except Kramer's, even il
Kramer gets the superintendency
of the building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

That in advance of even the adver-
ment for plans the whole matter was
decided upon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-14

The county commissioners need not
fear the power of the boss;"-before
the next county election is held,
political conditions will change to
that extent that no such combine
tions as controlled the last election,
will be possible.