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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
The Fetish-Man Abroad.
BY one of SANKEY'S Pioneer Officers in April



Century.
When abroad the fetish-man is always a con.
spicuous figure in avillage. He wears tall hat
OF animal skin: around his neck hang suspended
by strings few small specimens of his wares,
and slung around his shoulders are little parcels
of charms, into which are stuck birds feathers.
Metal rings, to which mysterious little packages
are attached, clash and clang as he walks.
serving, together with liberal supply of
iron bells fastened to his person, to announce
the Nganga's presence; and, as If his body
did not offer sufficient surface to display
all his magical outfit, he carries, slung over his
left shoulder in a woven pocket, load of won.
der.working material. A peep into a fetish-man,s
sack diseloses a curious assortment OF prevent.
atives-eagles' claws and feathers, flshbones. an
telope horns, leopard teeth, tails and heads of
snakes, fiintstones, hairs of the elephants tail.
perforated stones, different colored chalks. ec
centric-shaped roots, various herbs, etc. There
are sufficient reasons for his carrying these with
him. II he left them in his village some one
might steal Them; and, again, provided as he ia.
he can administer at moments notice to M.
ering humanity some deyil-proof mixture
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

1t appears to be definitely settled that
President Harrison will within few days
start upon his promised trip TO the Pacific
coast. and will include Seattle and other
points in this state in his itinerary. He
States TO visit this Coast during his in
eumbency.
Washington's welcome must he com.
mensurate with the patriotism, the pros
perisy, the hospitality and the aspirations
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
Portland Safely Up . Tree.
Portland Oreconian

1t is perhaps fortunate that the port of Port
land commission has not yet dug out the river
between Portland and Astoria. The Duilio and
Lepanto, type ironclads of the Italian navy.
draw twenty-six and thirty-one feet of water 70.
spectively. There's no danger of their coming
up the Columbia river. if they pass the frown.
ing fortresses of Candy and Adams. The piad.
monte, the great Italian commerce DESTROYER
draws only fifteen feet, but she is unarmore5
and carries only rapid-fre guns. We conld
stand her off with the Charleston or stara
her sides in with torpedoes. Portland isn't
afraiN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
REGISTRY CERTIFICATES.

MARYsvLLE, April 2, 1881.
To THE EDITOR: Please be kind enough to in
form me If q man can get a transferred registry
certificate for state or United States election?
For instance, If / had registered in Seattle and
wanted to vote for any state official or United
States official could I get my registry receipt
transferred to the above named place, or any
other place in the state? TIE. G.
IA Seattle registration receipt would be evil
dcnce that the holder was entitled to vote for
city and consequently state officers, and would
probably be SO accepted at the pollsl.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
Chicago Tribune

Snowman proprietor of three cages of
animals and trick pony)-What are you
going to call your concern this year?
Brother Snowman (sole owner Of band
chariot, lot of assorted monkeys and box
of performing snakeseT Worlds Fair
on Wheels.
ssBet you a million dollars you don't |!
I've got my bills printed already with that
name on 'eml"
THEY fight.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

Allison, who Il considered the most probable
Republican candidate for Governor Of Kentucky
next year. made his start in life ~ reporter for
. country paper In Indiana Thence he was
transferred to newspaper work In Louisville,
and has been active In promoting the material
progress of that city. He also wrote novel in
cooperating many features OF newspaper life,
under the title of 1.-THE LongWorth Nystery."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

Victoria Times, March 81.

The scaling schooner Umbrina, Captain camn-
hell, arrived in the Royal Roads last night iron,
the West coast without airy skins. She re,or,.
the weather outside very rough, which. alonc
with the fact that one of the crew took sick. in.
dnced her TO come in After fixing up she will
return to the grounds The schooncrs Minnie
and Ocean Belle were seen coming ont M D..
chene yesterday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
Guardian Of the Peace.
Boston Courier.

Boston Courier.
First Officer-What was that noise over
on your beat?
Second Officer-A man stole watch
from little boy, and the boy cried.
First Officer-Did YOU arrest the man?
Second Officer-Why, no; the man was
quiet enough; but the boy made great
noise, SO arrested him for disturbing the
peace.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

The best line of musical merchandise
and sheet music obtainable at o. e. Pettis
& Co. s, zoos Front street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

DR.. Ploufs Office is in Olympic block,
rooms 6 and Z. Open from 10 a. m. to 5
p. m.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

For inside Kirkland property see Smith &
NoCargar, sullivan block.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03

Don't miss 1t: only for q few days Hayilana's
white French china way down &C 81, Seller q Co
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$4,000 to loan ct once, on inside property, by
w. J. Clark & Co, 70 and q Safe Deposit
building.
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Price, 81 per bottle; SIS for three bottles;
$40 for six; $50 for twelve bottles. Sent
anywhere on receipt of the money.
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The above is a sample of many letters
received from day to day by DR.. Plouf.
All praise him and his great remedy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-03
REMOVED.

REMOVED,
Ia Roche, the Photographer, has removed tn
40 Second street, between COlumha and
Cherry, Rengstord building "A~
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The Republican journal., 1891-12-10
| Had Eailh.

About six months ago | was advised to consu !
Mrs. Hall, the great Spiritualist doctor, to II
suffered from childhood. She said if would have
faith in the medicine she gave me, that she coul,
cure me. took her medicine, and in less thar
three months | was cured. Why, tine way tn
medicine worked was miracle. l begged of he
to tell me what the medicine was made of, but sh
said she could not do Finally she told me thu
medicine was sulphur Bitters and that she neve
knew it to fail in all such cases mne.-HrS Cidr
hnoMt0n. IS WdM0rer Street B0st0M, Mass.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10
An Island Firm.

Mr.. Henry {. Sproul Of Bar Ilarbor has two
farms on Isle au Haul, containing five hun
bred acres of pasturing, the other Of one hundred
acres He has forty acres under cultivation. On
the III ST OF june he had vegetables for sale in his
market from there. He raised this year 500
bushels of potatoes, has 400 bushels stored, also
800 bushels Of roots has twenty -seven COWS, 300
sheep and three horses.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Hon. 5. l.. Miilikcn in an article which we re
print from the Belfast journal, says a good word
Tor the work the Grange is doing for the farmers.
The organization has done much to advance agri
cultural interests in the past and the work has
oly begun. Pittsiied Advertiser.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

The trial of John White, the late business man
/ ASrr of the san Francisco Call, for enlightenment
/ recently, brought out some astonishing disclus-
ure9. White confessed he had stolen $4,000
most of which was sunk in horse racing and spec.
\ uiatlon- lie had an arrangement with the cashier
/ ~ which both took from the money drawer what
/ thew wanted.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10
The Name has Familiar Sound.

full blo0ded Indian of the Omaha tribe Hiram
Chase has been admitted to practice in the federal
court at Omaha. This is Nebraska'5 first and only
Indian lawyer. Exchange.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

In the report of the State w. c. L. L. there are
six unions reported in Waldo county. Must be a
mistake. We think there are only two. Temper
ance Record.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

malignant case of genuine leprosJ has
been discovered at Clare, Mich.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Or. William b. lapham has been chosen
editor of the Maine Historical Society'> quart
erly publication, and II. W. Bryant, Rev. DR.
committee.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

1t is reported that Miss Murfree, the author
es>, Ia, married one of her typical Tennessee
mountaineer>. This lady has lived quiet life,
deyotng herself to sunday school and other
local interests, and giving people the impression
that She did not intend 10 marry.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Robert j. Buriette, the humorst, is to 20
into the editorial harness again. With January
l>t, he viii become a >alaried editor on the
stan of The Ladies Home journal and will
conduct a regular department in each issue of
that periodical.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Rachel Sherman'- work on the memoirs of
her distinguished father Is said to give marked
evidence of literary ability. She fences. draws.
plays OF several musical instruments. rides
like an Arab and studies like a scholar.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Sarah Orne Jewctt's new novelette, ha, been
purchased by The Ladies Home journal, in
which periodical it will be printed during the
new year.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont i, reported as
being engaged on an important piece of liter
airy work, which has engro>>ed her attention
for the past six months
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

1t is said that the late Henry W. Grady of
ever paid to an American writer. MI. Grady
wrote to a New y ork paper five letters on the
condition of the South They averaged 1000
words each and We're paid for at the rae of 70
cents a word. Mr. Grady dictated the first
letter to hi> >tenographer in 20 minutes. there
I by earning SO a minute. and the letter was
pronounced to be the best of the series.
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10
l.. 4 I 4 U &

\ rrurle j. applied uto each roetril ami Isl
agreeable Price iu GENTS at Druggists, hy wa5r
registered. EH cents. IlS~
EIA BROTHERS, 5t Warren ST.. Sew Nufk
The Republican journal., 1891-12-10

brunswick and B0wdoin College, is the
title of an article by Mrs. Slattery, of Portland,
which is to appear in the New England Mag
4Inp for December
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
STEAMBOAT NEWS.

Capt. Jno. T. Hambl furnishes the
Journal Louisville, KY, Sept. ID.
The most important marine event that
has occurred here during the past ten
days was the launching of Capt. b. 5.
feathers great cotton and passenger
steamer Matches from the ways at How
ards shipyard, opposite this city, Satur-
day afternoon, September ID. just at 4
o'clock Capt. Ed. Howard gave the COM
mand "cut," and simultaneously four
heavy axes severed the laShingS, and this
magnificent specimen of marine archl-
lecture began sliding, then inch by inch
increased her speed, until in a
moment she plunged beautifully
upon the bosom of the muddy Ohio,
with the grace of swan upon crystal
lake. There We're many ladies aboard,
among them Miss s. E. Marx, of New Or
leans, who was conferred the honor of
christening the vessel by daShng bottle
of fine champagne on the fOrecaStle, and
eXcIaiming: Il christen this boat Nat
chez" Among Others present were Capt.
ThoS. P. feathers, Capt. B. S. feathers
and wife, Capt. Thos. Pickles and
daughter, Capt. Charles COmeauX and
Capt. Henry Leyhe, of New Orleans, and
hundreds Of ladies and gentlemen from
other cities, particularly the three around
the Ohio Falls,
The Natchez measures 225 feet long, 40
wide. with foot hold. Her engines have
20 inch cylinders with foot stroke, sup
piled by three six .fued boilers AZ feet
long and As inches in diameter Her
cabin will be full length, elegantly
finished and furnished, and her texas
will have apartments equally we'll
equipped for cOlored first class passengers.
She will be completed and furnished out
here and then 90 to her field of action,
which will be between New Orleans and
the Mississippi bends.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Echoes from West End.

The week opens up brilliant and lovely.
The air is simply delightful. The green
grass since the recent rains gives every
thing handsome look. The clink OF the
hammer as the mechanics are plying their
vocation lends life and prosperity to
everything.
Last Saturday was quite day among
the clergy of the Synod. The West End
electric street railway gave to the attend
ing preachers of the Synod free eXcur-
sion to West End, Something near one
hundred came and went to both ends of
the track. They stopped over to look on the
beauties of the lake. The Rev. w. b.
Preston called them to order and made
them a short talk on the management and
liberality of the West End people, tOgeth
er with the morality and department of
the citizens and their donations to church
es, etc. They expressed themselves unani-
mously as to the beauties and healthy ap-
pearance of our lovely suburban addition,
saying this would be their selection of a
home in San Antonio.
The water works is progressing finely,
and are now laying mains on 10th street
and will soon be completed to end of
street car track east of the lake.
Judge FlOrea is pushing the work on
his Lake Side hotel, which will be an Or
nament when completed. 1t will be built
of brick and four stories with the base
ment, situated on corner of Lake and
Cincinnati avenues Mr.. H. W. Earnest
is about completing handsome residence
| on Colorado avenue. Mr. HI. Brendel is
erecting very handsome building which
he will occupy as soon as completed. |.
W. Simmons is erecting a third building,
| the present one, the first in Asbury addi
ton. Several lots are now being Staked
out for the purpose Of building residences.
We have many attractions for visitors
The Home Villa is always ready and
prepared to accommodate those who
wish to locate in healthy part of our old
historic city,-plenty of the best water
comfortable quarters and grub. Col. G.
w. Vest, United States senator IF I'm Mis-
souri,, is making his stay at the Villa
We invite strangers, visitors and every
body to come to West End. We can give
the news of the day, as all the dailieS are
delivered each day. We can give them
the Daily LIGHT, which embraces all the
local news, and lets nothing escape.
MORE ANON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
RAIL ROAD NOTES.

Mrs. Mercy has returned from her
visit to Kansas City. She Is the wife OF
Jack Mickey, Switchman on 5. A. p.
Mr.. Geo. McHardy is in the city. He. is
doing hard labor in his office at the
5. A. p.
T.. S. Tobey. private secretary of Grand
Chief ThurstOn, OfO. R.T., is in the city for
the purpose of organizing a local division
of that lodge in this city. A meeting will
be held in this city next Sunday for that
purpose. A new charter will have to be
procured for this division.
r. NJ. MeSSimer, express messenger on
the S. A. p, is in the city.
Al. Davidson. train master, on the S.
A. p, left the city yesterday afternoon
for Kerrvile for the benefit of his health
which is very poor.
The cotton shipments are reported
heavier this year than they were at the
same time last year. or account OF the
season coming in earlier.
The IS A. p. Red Nose club is pro-
crossing rapidly, on account OF the Splen-
did management at its head.
Mr.. Geo. McHardy, has fine bird dog,
which was presented to him by friend.
He took it home on a street car yesterday
and had great deal of trouble holding it
on.
Brakeman Collins, of the S. P is laying
off.
Train 10, on the S. P. was four
hours late yesterday. The delay
was caused by a wash-out on the
Ell PaSo division. On reaching the spot
the train came to stand, but the ground
being soft and the weight on the rails
caused the track to tilt to one side. The
train was held four hours before they
could pass the place.
The cotton shipments on the 5. p. are
reported lighter this year than they were
at the same time last year.
The pay car on the 5. p. came in today
and is paying off the men. The boys are
all happy now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
MILITARY NOTES.

Private ]. Keith, of A troop Bird cav
airy has gone out on a three month S
furIough. at the expiration of which he
will be discharged. He formerly belong
ed TO B troop, Bird cavalry and was trans
ferred from that troop last spring.
A detachment of eight men was left at
airy, in charge of the post until H troop,
3rd cavalry arrives there. Two of those
left behind will get their discharge soon
their arrival at Fort Sam Houston. They
are expected to arrive here in few days,
Two prisoners were placed in the post
guard house yesterday, one the cook for
the 23rd Infantry band. was arrested but
afterwards released. The other was from
+ company, 23rd Infantry. He got three
days confinement.
One prisoner was released from the post
guard house, at Fort Sam Houston yes
terday, after confinement of eight DAYS.
He belongs to II company. 23rd Infantry.
A whist club has been organized in K.
troop, Bird cavalry, by the men of that
troop. A number of the clerks at head =
quarters are members, and an evening
game is enjoyed by them quite often.
A reception was given at the military
post last night by 1t. Febiger at his
house in honor Of his wife, who recently
returned from an extended trip through
the north. A large number of guests
were present from both city and
the military post, and the evening
was enjoyed greatly by all present. The
gallery was decorated with japanese
lanterns, which were hung from the wires
around it. Music was furnished by the
-23rd infantry band.
There was no concert at Fort Sam
Houston last night on account of the re-
ceptiOn at Lieut.. Febriger's.
The billiard tables at most of the
troops and companies quarters were al =
most entirely deserted last night. Most
OF the men were at the canteen.
The Misses MOseley and Miss Kate
Dtckman left Fort Sam Houston vester-
day to attend school during the winter
months.
Escort wagons were sent out from Fort
;eam Houston to meet the enlisted men of
a. troop, who were left at Camp Eagle
Pass, ia charge of that post. They will
probably meet them at Uvalde.
"A soldier in A. troop 3rd cav
airy, claims to have a longer
name than any other individual in
the city: The name will net be attempt
ca, as II u, would occupy about two col
umnS. The man claims to be a Scanda-
navian. which means cross between a
pull dog and window shutter. He could
Dorrow money anywhere in the state with
MS name for security, as il would be i'm
possible to get away with such an i'm
menSe weight attached to him.
There were four barrels of beer sold at
the post canteen at Fort Sam Houston
yesterday,
A large amount of new goods are to be
placed at the lunch counter at the post
ccanteen Soon they will consist of oysters,
nam eggs, etc, the military men will
then be able to procure a fine lunch very
cheap. '0'
!SSergt. Sewers, battery F. 3rd artillery
will be discharged on the 9th of NEXT
month. On receiving his discharge he
VIII go to Mexico, where he will 20 into
business.
The cavalry and infantry will pIay a
game OF base ball at Fort Sam Houston
this afternoon for $3.50 a side.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMINGS

New flannel plaids, 29c per yard;
new serge and cashmere plaids, 30c
ger yard; new double fold tricot suit
lngs, 27c per yard. The above are
special leaders aud can't last long at
these prices. We are showing the
latest novelties in French coutille,
French applique, nail heads, cut Jet,
cut steel, cock feather trimming and
handmade silk passementeries at
prices below ali competition.
WOLFSON'S MAMMOTH DEPART
MENT HOUSE. Ut
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Another Rather Bite.

Yesterday evening a farmers girl on
the CibOlo was bitten by a rattlesnake,
and brought to the city for treatment,
Last night Mrs. Epp, wife of a milkman
living several miles in the country, was
brought in, suffering from rattleSnake
bite on the inStep of her foot. She is a
daughter of County Commissioner Boer-
ner. After being bitten a large amount
of whisky was given her and she was
brought rapidly to the city where medical
treatment was prOcurSd. She is pro-
crossing finely now,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Another Jubilee Next Fri day.

Wolfson's store will be the scene of
another great Remnant Sale" next
Friday. Thousands or people are
familiar with the extraordinary bar
gains always TO be found at our
special sales. Further comment I'M
necessary. l.. WOLFSON,
Leader of Low Prices. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Buy Your Shoes az WoIfson's.

Newest fall styles ladies' DongoIa
button, regular $3.50 shoes; Our price
$500. Mems $3.50 calf shoes for S2.95,
Also finest of ladies', children g, boy g
and gents shoes at least 25 per cent.
less than exclusive shoe stores;nOr do
we carry the cheap shoddy kind
handled by many dry goods houses.
WOLFsoN's General Department
House. Ut.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
Fooled Him.

Miller, the captain of the second ward
city hall this morning, when he heard an
alarm from box 10 being turned in at the
central office. He became very much ex-
cited and started on run for engine
house No. 1, which he reached, out of
breath, and sweat rolling off him by
the quart, only to find that box was
being tested. He retired to a saloon and
took glass of beer to ease his temper
with
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
A Fight.

Herman Stappenbeck and Otto Marks
employees OF Rouse e Wablstab. had a
quarrel in the second story of the store
yesterday afternoon late and both were
arrested for lighting. Marks claims
elevator hole into the cellar and Stanne ene
beck says Marks struck him with A hat
Chef. avn nav
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
A Pleasant Farewell,

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. H.
A. Blair assembled at their residence on
East Commerce street last night to bid
them farewell, prior to their departure
for Louisville, KY, to locate. A pleasant
evening was spent by all, dancing being
one of the diversions.
Mr., and Mrs. Blair leave tomorrow
O,hrntnu
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
The Night School

OF the Alamo City Business college
re-opens Monday evening Aug. 3lst.
For terms In the various departments
call at the college Office, George Dull
mig building, corner Alamo, Com
merce and Losoyo streets. 500 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-23
SCHOOL SHOES,

Misses spring heel button shoes,
cap toes, only $1.25. Boys school
shoes, solid leather, only 81 25. Sui
Ivan Shoe Co., Commerce and ST..
Mary's streets, and No. Main plaza,
corner Commerce. S:29 tt