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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07
STEELE MACKAYE'S TABLE.
He Had Some Difficulty in Getting the
Aped Caruenter tn Make IT.

Aged Carpenter to Make 1t.
Steele Mackaye, the dramatist, can tell a
good story as well as write a good play.
At Wormley's he was relating some of his
experiences in the little village of Concord,
N. c., where he spent some time.
II wanted a table made" he began, land
was directed to the village carpenter. He
was an aged man, and when l finally
found him he was leisurely engaged in the
manufacture of coffin. 1t looked as if he
had been at work upon the coffin for a
week. asked him if he could make me
/ got at it, And when will you get at it?'
asked. Suddenly he parted my direct
question with another. What kind of a
air of a man who has got the enemy cor
nered
Il described the table, and the old man
again fell into deep thought. At last,
when showed some Impotence, he told
me to come again next week.
| "a week later l reminded him about my
table. Yes, he remembered the conversa-
stion, but he really did not think he could
sgyo to work upon it until he had seen some
of his relatives. He did not exactly know
whom he had to see, nor where they lived,
but he was positive that they had to be
seen before my table could be begun. Be-
sides this he hadn't any lumber.
"'Where can get the lumber?' 1 asked
in desperation. Well, he thought it could
be obtained at the mill And where was
the mill? Twelve miles away. Sol mount
ed my horse and started for the mill l
found it after a long search. It was a
dilapidated affair, and the saw was half
way through a log. But the saw was
rusty, a sign that it had not been in use
for a week. A woman came out of house
nearby and answered my shouts. I told
her that wanted to see the owner of the
mill.
"sWhat do you want to see him for?' she
drawled. I told her about the lumber
which needed, and her husband came
out. He was long, lean. lank fellow, and
he was sucking yam. 1t was the funniest
sight you ever saw. All during his CONVEX
sation he sucked this yam and spoke in
slow, deliberate sentences. He finally con-
cluded that he did not care to take the
trouble to cut the lumber, and I rode
twelve miles back to town"
"And did you ever get the tablet" asked
the reporter, who listened to the story.
Down by the railroad was a factory"
said Mr.. Mackaye. Nobody in the town
had mentioned it, although fifty people
had told me of the Jagged and work deferring
carpenter. found the factory by acct
dent, gave my order for the table, and had
it delivered to me within twenty-four
hours.-Washington Post,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07
I<nOwleIpe Galore.

First Young Bride (meeting friend at
market)-Oh, now you can assist me. I've
just sent home some sweetbreads. How
ought they to be cooked, fried or broiled9
Second Young Bride Importantly
Their, my dear; they should be larded.-
New York Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07
BuckIan,a AHnfca Saliva.

The best salva in the world for Cuts, Bruises
soras, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Efuptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect ntiss
action, or money refunded. Price rs cents pc
For ga lie by Hughes & Ben Druggisteo
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07

Later in the fall Gray Otter's band took
up their long journey to the westward In
one of their great hunting expeditions and
did MOI return till the spring News came
down 20 the settlement of their return, and
with it also the news that the hunt had
been comparative failure. The whites
were driving off the game. This, together
with the fact that the government was not
keeping its pledge with the Indians, made
the prospect anything but pleasant for the
settlement. As the spring waned the
ominous news arrived that the more west
erly bands had begun the war dance, and
tb sE 1T. thft HeFa Verb hosses haa dns hes
not the slightest movement to indicate a
disposition to go on the warpath by Gray
Otter's band. All was quiet.
AS may be well supposed, porr was not
long in re-establishing his secret meetings
with White Fawn, safe from the eye of
any prowling savage, the trysting PLACE
being chosen by the combined cunning OF
those members of the white and the red
race.
On the occasion of one of these meetings
and in the early summer, White Fawn
startled him with the information that tbs
Indians would go upon the warpath, and
on his return he quietly gave this informa-
ton to the people of the village. But sew
eral weeks elapsed, and the people allowed
themselves to ignore the precautions
which they had begun SO actively. Mean
time DORIS infatuation drew him back
upon his frequent visits, though he knew
the agitation among the whites had put
the Indians upon the alert, and that scout
ing parties were out. Indeed, his last visit
was upon the night when Gray Otter's
hand held their remarkable war dance,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07
4 nasnairinp Cry.

Auntie (sympathizingly) = What's the
natter, Bobby dearS
Bobby (sobbing)-Mcnsna whipped me.
| ius' wish I'd a-been boz orphin!-Kate
Fields Washington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07

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to health-sufferers from the worst
forms of Skin and Scalp Diseases,
Scrofulous Sores and Swellings, and
all manner of blood taints. It's
done by DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery, which purifes and
enriches the blood, and through it
cleanses and renews the whole sys-
tenn. Even Lung scrofula known
as Pulmonary Consumption) yields
to it, if taken in time and given
fair trial. It's guaranteed to bene-
fit or cure, in every case, or money
paid for it is refunded. Only a
medicine that does what is claimed
for it, could be sold on such terms.
No other medicine, besides the
Discovery" has undertaken it.
So positively certain is it in its
curative effects as to qc07rant its
makers in selling it, as they are do
ing, through druggists, on trial.
It's especiallN potent in curing
letter, Salt-rheun, Eczema, Erysip-
elias, Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes,
Goitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands, Tumors and Swellings.
Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal
under it's benign influence.
iunp 5-1vr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07
PENITENCE.

Life is tco short, dear love, for vnkind feeling,
Too short for harsh reproach or bitter tone;
We two should know but gentle words alone;
II have wronged you, dear, here let me, kneel-
ing
Low at your side in penitence appealing,
Seek pardon for fault had not known,
Save that my love for you SO strong had
It passed the bounds Of reasons wise conceal
ing.
Dear love, by all our past of untold gladness,
By every tender word and fond caress
Which filled our lives with such sweet hap
piness,
Forgive, forget that one brief hour Of mad
ness.
Then may you know the highest joy of iv.
ing,
The Godlike peace, the sweetness Of forgiv-
ing.
Jennie Porter Arnold.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-08-07

Our Special Offer h stock Of Embroidered Robes The robe
about and have only few patterns left and willing sell
these few at half their real value The only trouble about the thing
You can have them just what the cheaper goods would bring Our idea
clean them out and going to do Hamburg Embroidery will
goods buyers lengths possibly
be Of the greatest interest As we have cut the price right IN TWO
You them half what they brought this time last week.
Ia will also be counted this lots of values possibly the stock of Tor
cons will be sought for have values Vaenn and
other wash Lac Dapery Nets and Tissues evening
should not be forgotten have quite choice line and unheard
prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
THE SCHEME WORKED.
A Man Puts Up a job to Make Every WO-
man in the Theatre Take on Her Hat.

A Man Puts Up a job to Make Every wo-
man i'm the Theatre Take on Her Hat.
The theatre was crowded. The curtain
had Just risen. Jewels flashed, gay plumes
ON wondrous headdresses tiuttered in the
heated air, costly fans waved slowly to and
fro. and the fashionable audience turned
its eyes and opera glasses toward the stage
and settled into the hush of expectation
that precedes the opening of the play,
which the experienced stage manager has
waited considerably for all the late corners
to be seated before the bell taps for the
curtain to rise.
In a conspicuous location about half way
between the orchestra and the front seats
Ofthe parquct circle were three ladies who
had come in unattended about five minutes
before. They were noticeable for the VIDE,
Caring, outrageous hats they wore. d.
rectly behind them sat Il nervous looking,
despairing man, who was making Wliu
but fruitless efforts TO see the stage. Ihe
wide hats with their wealth of tropical
bird foliage hid everything he wanted to
see from his view. In vain he Triggled
and sqUirmed and craned his neck from
side TO side. The hats were too large, TOO
close together and too richly upholstered.
Apparently unconscious HAT lie was at
tracing the attention of everybody in his
neighborhood and bringing the ladies In
front of him into unpleasant prominence,
he persevered till sounds of i'll suppressed
laughter were heard on all sides of him.
Then he settled himself back in his chair
with weary sigh, but the next moment
took advantage of lull in the performance
on the stage to lean forward and address
one of the ladies-the one who sat in the
middle.
Madam" he said in loud whisper, 81
beg pardon, but it is utterly impossible for
me to see through your hat, and the Lord
made me too small to see over it. If you
will kindly remove it you will make
wretched man happy for whole evening"
The forty or fifty persons who were look
ing on saw the lady remove her hat at once,
turn around, and smilinSly beg his pardon.
They saw the other two ladies take off their
hats also, and the example became instant
ly contagious. Ten or a dozen other enor-
nous hats came off in the next half min
ute, much to the relief of the sufferers di-
rectly behind them. Then the star of the
evening stepped on the stage and the atten-
ton of the audience was attracted to the
performance again.
The &tai!s of this pleasing little incident
are given in full for the purpose of ex-
planning TO those who witnessed it that the
whole affair was put up job.
The lady whom that man addressed was
his wife, and the other two were his sisters.
Chicago Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
For Would BE Reporters.

Our advice to every young man about to
enter journalism would be to make the
start as a reporter for some country week
Iy. That is a splendid experience. Re
porters for country weeklies get from S. to
3l5 a week. This experience covering six
months or Year, should be followed by a
years connection with a daily morning
newspaper published in town of not more
than $4,000 population; pay from $40 to $40
week. This further experience will Tor
ought toy give the young man an acquaint-
ance with general newspaper work-such
details as editing telegraph, reading proof,
writing editorial paragraphs, etc.-kinds of
work that may not fall to his lot subse-
quently, but which he should know all
about.
If our young friend at Muscatine is dis
satisfied with his present employment he
will never be a success at it. He complains
of long hours, yet he says that he is fairly
paid. 1t matters not what business he is
engaged in an employee must be worth
more to his employer than he actually re-
ceives in compensation for his services.
This is particularly true in the profession
Of Observation-Disclosures Field in Chicago
News
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
Lecture Cities.

New York is the worst city in the couu-
try for the lecturer" said an employe of a
lyceum bureau the other day, and Phila-
delphia is one of the best. Boston, how
ever, is the only city that eau furnish a
paying audience at a matinee lecture. On
the whole, Pennsylvania is the best state
for lectures. The lecture goes best in towns
of from 5000 to 10000 inhabitants. How
ever, Pittsburg is good lecture town, and
even Chicago takes strong attractions.
The theatregoipg people do not attend lect.
ures, and vice versa, so that the method OF
advertising for theatrical attractions does
not work in the case of lectures. New Eng
land is hardly so good field for the lectr
ure as it once was, but there is still large
lecturegoing community in all YANKEES
cities. New York Star.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20

THE Dallas Times Herald, whipped
out of it's boots in the late municipal
election on the Trinity and utterly
disposed of as reliable political pre-
phet, is again in the political proph
ecy business, saying:
The eyes of the masses of the Demo-
cratic people are turned toward David
B. Hill, and the democratic leaders
will recognize his superior ability,
fitness and availability and nominate
him. That done there will be no
third party. But if the Carlisle.
Mills wing of the party predominates
and nominates Cleveland, the farmer
democrats will not support him, but
will nominate third ticket.
Boiling already, after swearing so
vigorously at Connor for boiling a.
municipal 60 as you please and not
standing by straight out democracy!
Thy name is not consistency. Mr.. Her
aid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
A Royal Way to Give a Tip.

1t was at a club dinner. The guests had
Just taken their seats at the tables. The
colored walters, Respondent in full dress,
were busUling about with itching palms.
A jolly party sat down at one of the tables.
The leader took his seat at the head of the
table and beckoned to one of the walters.
As the expectant darky leaned over him
the club man took slowly from his pocket
a wallet and from that a crisp new 81 bill
With the greatest deliberation he folded it
through the center, while the walters
eyes began to roll. Laying the greenback
on the table, he pressed his knife along the
crease and calmly tore the bill in two, to
the horror of the waiter and to the surprise
of his own party. One-half of the bill he
tucked into his vest pocket. The other
half he handed to the waiter, remarking
laconically, "The rest after dinner-per-
haps." There wasn't another table in the
room that got the service that that table
got, and the waiter was finally rewarded
with the other half the bill.-New York
Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
a MIS-

A mistake is often made by persons in
need of medical treatment, in not placing
their case into the hands OF specialist,
as IL stands to reason that a doctor max
ing a speciality of certain line of diseases
is more competent than the family physi-
clan or general practitioner who tries to
cover the whole field of Medicine and
Surgery. DR.. J. n. HATHAWAY, Of
this city, is true specialist in his line.
A regular graduate from one of the best
colleges in America, as his diploma shows;
he also has had large experience in leads
ing hospitals and at Hot Springs, Ark,
therefore, if you seek his advice you are
sure of getting the BEST.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
SHOW Windows.

Joske Bros show window, with its
American eagle, camp fires, guns
stacked and crutches at rest, is one OF
the most beautiful ever prepared by
this firm. 1t is admired by crowds,
Wolf & Marks two show windows,
one a monument to Gen. Sam Hous-
ton, IN memory of San Jacinto Day,
the other Spring, in her chariot drawn
by butterflies, also show very artistic
work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
CONTINUED FROM FIRsr PAGE.

quantity of liquors and fine cigars makes
quite an item. Train men say that the
pantry of this party is the most luxurious
and best equipped that has ever gone over
the road.
At one minute after midday the train,
with Conductor Campbell in charge,
steamed out of the Southern. Pacific yards,
going west, following the presidential
pilot with Superintendent Innes on board,
Just by sixteen minutes.
Gov. Hogg and staff will be banquetted
tonight at the Menger, the dining room
being more prettily decorated than any
place in the city. Seventy-tive covers are
laid.
The flower parade is postponed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20

THE present immigration laws are
not stringent enough, This country
has all the labor it can profitably en-
ploy for a decade to come, and adding
to the volume of the present labor of
the country only reduces the wages of
the laborer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
DIR. HATHAWAY, Specialist
j.. BR0ADT DOT, N. D., Assistant.
Irregular Graduates.)

Irregular Orduudtes'l
LOST MANHOOD and all weakness
of the sexual organs treated with great
success.
FEMALE DISEASES cured at home
without instruments. Wonderful remedy.
SYPHILIS.-The most rapid, safe and
effective remedy. A complete cure guar
anteed.
SKIN DISEASES of all kinds cured
where others have failed.
UNNATURAL DISCHARGES pro mpt
" cured in a few days. Quick, sure and
safe. This includes elect and GonOrrhpa.
STRUCTURE. A new method. No cut
ting. The only rational method to effect
a complete cure.
PILES, Great Discovery. A cure guar
anteed. No knife, cutting or ligature.
painless treatment.
0NERVOUS DISEASES. New treat
ment. Great success.
Nervous Debility, Exhaustion, ChOrea
(St. Vitus' dance, Insomnia Qoss of sleep:
Locomolor Ataxia, and other forms Of
Paralysis, Neuralgia. etc.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
Sure of His Snbieot.

Mr.. b was an odd character, especial
ly noted for his ardent defense of the doc
trine of election. One day at dinner he
was "argyfying" with a neighbor, and as
he lifted a piece of meat upon his fork he
remarked, 81 have no more doubt of the
doctrine of election than that shall eat
that meat" Just then, with the emphasis
Of his gesture, the meat few of, and was
instantly devoured by the family dog
Christian Union.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20

THERE is no third party movement
in Texas, and the LIGHT is liar for
saying so according to the Southern
Murcury; but, all the same, the Paris
News declares that 1t is boycotted
because it will not support a third
party movement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
j. j. Killing.

Sign of the Golden Star, ALB North
street. Tin Roofing at $3.50:
Cutters at the lowest price. Ali
work guaranteed to give satisfaction.
40 Pm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20

The members of each club when onehaf of the purchase
of the lots has been paid will be presented with $500 cottage
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
For Sale.

A nice six room cottage, centrally locat'
ed on good business lot 81 feet wide
carriage house and stable, nicely i'm
proved, and very conveniently arranged
Price 50, 600, one half cash.
JOHN T. HAMBLEToN & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
GLEN WALKER, JR.

g No east Houston street England Land Company
Office hou-Monday p. m; Tuesday, a. to P.
m; "wednesday a. m to Thursday, to Fri
day, m O S p M; Saturday m. to
Brnkers A H. Drought
ESQ., attorney W. Watson England Land Cos
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20
MY N Methods.

l. Free consultation at the office or by
mail.
2. Thorough examination and careful
diagnosis.
8. That each patient treated gets the
advantage of special study and expert
ence, and a speciality is made Of his or
her disease.
4. Moderate charges and easy terms of
payment.
Send for Symptom Blank No. l for Men.
Send for Symptom Blank No. for
Women.
Send for Symptom Blank No. for Skin
Diseases.
All correspondence answered promptly.
Business strictly confidential. Medicine
sent free from observation.
Address or call on
J. N. HATHAWAY, M. D.,
San Antonio, Texas.
Office, 20 and 81 w. Commerce St., in
Shafer and Braden's new block (up stairS.)
Office Hours.-9 to II, 2 TO and to 9.
SUNDAYS 10 to only.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-20

The flower carnival to have taken
place this afternoon, has been post
poned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-16
SPORTING.
Lexington Races.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 15.-Twenty-five
thousand people witnessed the trotting race
to-day. The majority were attracted by the
Allerton- Delmarcn match for $50 900. The
day was clear and the atmosphere sharp.
The track was firm and fast.
The first race was the 2:22 pacing class.
Next came the sensational contest between
Allerton and Delmarch and the betting,
which the night before had been $1,000 to
$3.50 on Allerton, now became even.
An immense amount of money went
into the pool-boX and many were unable
to get their bets on. The appear
ance of Williams on Allerton was
greeted with loud cheers. Allerton
appeared to be in splendid condition.
Doble soon came on the track with Del
march and ne was most vociferously
greeted. Walker sent them away on even
terms, Delmarch leading half length at
the quarter and length at the half, and a
length and half at three-quarters.
In the stretch Doble gave Delmarch the
whip, but Allerton came under the wire
winner by a length. Time, 2:134.
Second heat-Allerton led off and at the
quarter was leading by half a length. In
the stretch he increased his lead by length
and won by two lengths. Time, 2:15.
The third heat was repetition of the Sec
ond, Allerton winning by a length. Time,
2:15&.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-16
TRIUMPH OF SURGERY.


A Man Kept Alive for n Year with Queer
Continuance.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. 15.-The second
days session of the Mississippi Valley
medical association convened at 10 O'Clock
this morning. The attendance is large, and
great interest is shown in the pro-
ceedings. The most interesting feature Of
the programme was the presentation by
Dr. A. Dickson of Kentucky of patient
showing an instance Of gastrotomy for i'm
permeable structure of the cardiac and of
the esophagus, with recovery and subse-
euent dilation of the structure. The patient
came to DIR. Dickson suffering from steuosiS
of the 9sophagus at the cardiac end. In
consequence the patient was unable to
swallow even liquids, and death from stary'
alton would be the sure result. An opening
was made in the stomach and a rubber tube
passed through the opening, fitting it
snugly. Peptonized milk and beef tea were
injected into the stomach by large syringe
There was some difficulty from leakage,
but this was remedied by the insert
ion Of rubber bags with tubes extend
ing out about ten or twelve inches,
the bags being passed into the stomach in
collapsed condition and then inflated and
drawn up tightly against the opening. The
patient was examined by the physicians
and all pronounced the operation triumph
of surgery OF course if the structure
proves incurable the patients life is mat
ter Of short time, but by this continuance
his life has been prolonged over year.