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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
cAPoNs LARGE AND SMALL.

An Expert in Caponizing Tells the Advan-
tages Arising from the Practice.
George Q. Dow, recognized author
ity on such matters, writing to Western
Stockman, says:
To raise the capons it is not necessary
for the poultry raisers to confine them
selves to any one brood. By performing
the operation the same general result is
produced with all breeds, that is, their
size and weight are increased in proper
ton to the natural size of the breed. The
quality Of the meat is greatly improved
in all breeds, becoming rich, tender, fine
grained and high favored, with an album
dance of breast or white meat. The in
crease in weight which follows caponiz-
ing, as general thing, may be reckoned
at about 40 per cent. over and above what
their natural weight would be. The full
amount of such increase, however, is
only obtained by allowing the capon to
fully mature-obtain his full growth.
This he will do in from ten to twelve
months from his birth, and as a rule
should be kept this length of time before
marketing. The cost of his feed is but a
trifie for the last three months, and he is
just no trouble at all to care for.
Another important feature in the ex-
pense of raising capons is the fact that
they are so hardy and so free from dis
ease. | have never yet seen sick
capon or lost one from disease. have
had them take cold after performing
the operation and become slightly in
famed and perhaps die, but very rarely,
and a sick capon from any disease is
rarely seen.
Some breeders will say: Il guess it's
a good plan to caponize, but as / keep
only Leghorns, and they are 50 small,
it will not pay me to caponize them. If
| had larger breeds l would do So"
Now there is just where he makes mis-
take, and his conclusions are incorrect.
1t will pay just the same percentage as
it does the breeder of the bigger fowl.
Big capons are by no means in the
greatest demand. In fact they are not
so much sought after as small ones. A
medium size is better. No family wants
a capon of twelve pounds, but large
hotel may. The family trade prefer a
capon that weighs seven or eight pounds.
l keep Plymouth Rocks and Light
Brahmas, and find that either of these
breeds make fine capons and a cross
equally as good. butt do not believe in
crossing anything, Keep every breed
pure Is nv rule.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

Large hats are mostly reserved for gar
den party and country wear, and a smaller
Kind is now in vogue not much larger than
a sailor hat, but the brim is fluted and
bent about the face. Flowers and ribbons
are used to ornament this and also wreaths
of half-spread wings. \ new style veil
worn with these hats is an imitation of old
fashioned lace wells, with fiat flowers and
sprigs at intervals.
In our cut we give a charming bonnet in
rose colored straw, yelled with lace flounce,
quantity arranged to describe dropping
plaitings at the back, which tapers in front
TO about an inch. Ruchings, torsades and
upright loops of white satin ribbon adorn
the top and outline the cockscomb lace
frilliOU
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
SUMNER STYLES.

Skirts, Bodies and Sleeves-Newest Fan
cies in Fashionable Millinery.
The summer fashions are now quite de-
cided. The skirts of dresses are made very
fiat and close on the hips, little fullness
at the back, which gradually widens out,
so as 10 make the skirt about 80 yards
wide around the foot. The bodices are much
trimn ed with gathers, plaitings or folds.
Sleeves are full at the top, but not very
high on the shoulders. Below the elbow is
a deep cuff of guipure lace. Short mantles
are still worn on chilly evenings and for
6rivinv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

A Mothers Gratitude My son was in
an almost hopeless condition with flux
when / commenced using Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy. 1t
gave him immediate relief and sm sure
II saved his life. l take great pleasure
in recommending it to all. Mrs. NJ. l..
Johnson, Everett. Simpson county. Miss.
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Hsrtz
d Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
To Nervous anc peb,,s,,d Ken.

If you will send me your address we
will mali you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro votsic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dsbilitsied system, and how they will
quickly restore you TO vigor, manhood
snd health. Pamphlet free. II you are
thus afflicted. we will send you belt snd
appliances on trial.
VoLTAIC BELT Co. Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
, FINE MODEL OF A JERSEY cow.

FINE MODEL OF A JERSEY COW.
Sweet Secret, winner of some of Eng
lands most notable awards to this breed
She was calved in 1882 on the Isle of
Jersey.
Sweet Secret, according to Mark Lane
Express. from which our cut is a repro
duction, is considered by many judges
the best model of Jersey COW to be
seen at the present day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
Do You Cougnf

Don't delsy. Take Kemp's 8slssm, the
best cough cure. Ii will cure your
coughs and colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
the lungs because it is pure balssm.
Hold il to the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see the exceile at
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
The LADIES' Del! ghted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety With which ladies may use the
liquid frui. Laxative. Syrup of Figs, under
all conditions make il their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleasing to the eye and to
the taste, gentle. yet effectual in acting
on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

MI Clark, to the public:-I wish to say
to my friends aud the public, that re-
gard Chamberlsin's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy as the best preparation
in use for collie and diarrhoea. 1t is the
finest selling medicine ever handled, be-
cause it always gives satisfaction. O..
81 Clark, Oraugeyille, Tex. For sale by
Hartz Il Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
SATURDAY. AUGUST 1. 1891 L..

SEVEN of the nine justices of the SUI
preme court now occupy their own
houses in Washington, and the other
two. the new justices, Brown and Brew
er, will soon be similarly fixed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

In the illustration here presented are
shown Two stylish toilets worthy of de-
scription. Ia one the jacket and plain skirt
of the dress is in white and heliotrope
checked silk. The jacket bodice is enhanced
with a Louis Philippe large necktie IN white
lace. The stylish little capote is in gold
tissue with mercurv's wings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
rowed.

The only complexion powder in the
world that is without vulgarity, without
Injury to the user aud without doubt
purifier, is Pozzoni'e.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

dozzoni's Complexion Powder pro-
dnces soft and beautiful skin; it com.
ines every element of beauty and purity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

Pointed toes and high heels are salient
features of the shoes for house wear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
4 Model Jersey.

The admirers of the Jerseys, and these
are many, can hardly fail to be pleased
with the very excellent likeness of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

In the second figure is illustrated gown
with round bodice finished with a circu-
lar hip belt. The skirt is in dove gray cloth
and is embroidered with lovers knots, out
lined with steel beads. The hat, in drawn
lace, is trimmed with an outstanding bow
of lace, in front of which rise two horizontal
loops finished off with earlike ends in lemon
colored velvet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01

Wells with very tiny snots are used.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-01
THE ORLEANS

is f1rst-class in all of its appointments,
being supplied with gas, hot and cold
water baths, electric bells and all modern
Improvements, steam laundry, billiard
halls, bowling alley, etc, and positively
free from annoyance by mosquitoes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
Let Us Look to the Future.
Editor LIGHT.

| Editor LIGHT
In connection with communica-
tion regarding the Eli Arnold property
| In your Yesterdays issue, l beg to say
that / heartily concur in what was said
about the fitness of the same for county
| courthouse site.
The property is amply large enough for
| any size OF building TO be put up In It's
centre and and leave sufficient room for a
nice park all around it. The price asked
is not beyond what it can be sold for at
any time. Having two large squares on
each side, gives 1t all the air needed for
a building Of that kind, besides having
two streets on the other two sides lays it
open to the eye OF everyone passing.
Further by putting the courthouse at
that place 1t would Increase the value of
the surrounding property to several mil
lions OF dollars and the city would reap
the benefit there from IN as much as that
part of the city would build up with
fine houses in the new future and
the city would get rid of that part OF the
town which spOils the looks and leaves a
bad impression on all strangers coming
in by the l. and G. N. railroad or parties
going out In that direction of the city.
The county commissioners should in
this matter exercise good judgment and
by no means be led by petty interests of
their own, or be preiudiced by general
feeling of not wishing to step on the toes
of some one who may have a special in
terest to see it at some other point
Lastly. il the claim is made that it is
too far off, wish to answer that it is
nearer the centre of the city than the
postotfice and that perhaps in very few
years it will be right in the business
centre of the city. In making improve
ments we must look to the future and
how the city will perhaps look in ten or
twenty years, and not how it is now.
The county commissioners can make a
name for themselves by acting honestly
and prudentIy in this matter; let them
think of this before acting
OLD CITIZEN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
OUR VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT
GIVE UP THE GHOST,
But Continue as a Practical and
Powerful Organization-Last
Nights Meeting.

Fully one hundred and fifty members o.
the old San Antonio Volunteer Fire De
partment met in the ante-room Of Rische':
theatre last night, In response to the call
for mass meeting of all of the volun teer
iremen. The body was called to order by
Mr.. VIM. Hoefling, ST., and Mr.. Ben. j..
Aauermann was elected to preside over
the meeting. Mr.. Mauerm ann stated
that IL was pretty generally understood
that this meeting was to take some ac-
ton in regard to the holding of the state
convention, and 10 hear the report OF a
recently appointed committee, on some
plan of organization. Things, however,
had been considerably changed by the
Houston Ire department offering to take
care of the state convention, and the
changing OF the place OF meeting to that
city by the president; hence the business
of the meeting would be confined to the
matter of organization. AT this juno
ture, Chief Duerler appeared, and
the chair was vacated for him. The
matter of business was again taken
up. and Mr.. Abbott put the motion. that
the sense of the firPmen here assembled
be taken, as to whether or not, they desire
10 continue as an organization, II 50, tn
a committee OF the foreman of each
company draft plan OF organization to
be presented and acted upon at a called
masS-meetng in the future. After con-
siderable discussion, pro and con, the
motion was defeated
Thereupon Mr.. Hoefling, Sr., moved
that committee, consisting of the fore
man OF each company, he authorized to
draft plan OF organization. to be present.
ed at future masS-meeting of the fire.
men for their approval or rejection.
Herman Heiligman arose to say that
when the meeting rejected the motion of
Mr.. Abbott to find the sense of the
meeting as to whether or not they should |
keep up an organization, they showed |
plainly by their vote. that they did not
desire to maintain any such organ izatiOn. |
Now, the motion presented was Just the |
very thing, that they had decided they |
did not want. An uneasnPss, shutting |
Of feet and whispered objections. seemed |
TO indicate that the meeting did not |
mean any such thing by the rejection
OF the vote, and Mr.. Mauer-
mann's remarks that the result of the
vote just taken did not mean that, hut
simply showed that the men did not wish
10 say whether or not they wOulG keep
together until they saw what would be
the nature of the organization. was re-
ceivPd with cheers. The motion Of Mr..
HOefling was unanimously carried.
The motion to adjourn was quickly
sprung and the meeting diSperS ed sub
ject to the call of the Chief
This leaves the matter as IL was before |
the meeting. A committee consisting Of |
the various company fOremen was. to |
have T, ported at last nights meeting. but |
were not ready; hence their report on the |
plan Of organization. which IL is under |
stood will be OF a benevolent character, |
will be presented at later meeting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
The Minstrels.

All the seats were filled and even stand
ing room was at premium at the opera
house last night, and the performance
amply justified the large attendance
The company came fully up to the stan
dard which had been accorded to it in
notices of the press where it had appeared,
as the best minstrel troupe on the road.
1t is certainly the best that has ever ap-
peared here, combining all the elements
OF first. class minstrel entertainment
with an equally meritOrious variety per-
Torrance. including feats of wonderful
skill, grace and art. Our space will not
permit us to partcularze, but the entire
performance was such as to commend
itself to the admiratio of the audience
and to insure an equally crowded house
this evening Virginia City, New, Chron-
icle, Feb. 10, 1891.
AT RiSche's Theatre, Saturday and Sun
day nights.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
Ratified OFF THE RAILS.
Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train
Men and Taken in Transit.


Supt McQueeny returned from Houston
yesterday.
Travelling Auditors BOyles and Spang-
Ter, OF the Southern Pacific, were in town
yesterday.
General Agent E. Fl. Mccullough, of
the Cotton Belt, with Headquarters at
Houston, is in the city.
The street cars for the San Antonio
Electric Street Car company will, be I'M
lOa led today, and five more will arrive
this afternoon over the s. p.
General Superintendent Van Week ar
rived on No. 20 yesterday afternoon from
Houston and went west to Ell PasO with
Supt. lines on the same train.
An S. P. switchman, at Beaumont,
named A. Drane, was brought to this city
for treatment at the San Rosa hospital,
having three fingers of his right hand cut
off while coupling cars.
The Southern Pacific freight agents
have received orders not to receive ship
mentS OF stock or periShable goods for
points on the Alabama Midland road, Ow
ing to heavy waShout in that district.
The Cattlemen's convention, OF Dallas.
is thing of the past. and the railroad
men, OF whom there we're as many as the
cattlemen, have returned to their various
headquarters. Homer Eads, of the l.. 81
&. n, offices, Live Stock Agent Voelkcr
and Commercial Agent Mcmillan, of the
5. P, who attended the convention, have
returned home
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
PERSONAL NOTES,

c. A. Wilson, of Laredo. is in the city
Oscar BergstrOm Is still in Austin on
business.
Ed. Froboese goes to the Calaveras Sat.
urday.
L. r. Wheeler, a citizen Of Stockdale, is
in town.
Bernard Blum, of Galveston, is at the
NengPr
Mr.. John Ovens, of Galveston, is at the
MahnCkp.
Col. R. D. FAINT, Of GoIiad is at the
hahncke.
W. E Farmer has returned from Atlas
eosa county.
j R. Hall, of Florida. is registered at
the Menyer.
DR.. w. Fl. McFadden, of Philadelphia,
is at the Menger.
T. H: Jacobs. wife and son, st. Louis,
are at the MPnger.
Citv Agent Lupton, of the Sunset, is
somewhat improved.
Mrs. H Schultz. Jr., has returned from
a visit to New Orleans.
Assistant Postmaster Emil Schuetze. OF
Corpus Christi, is In the city.
Geo. 5. Young, U. S. army, is at the
Menger, from Fort Logan, Col.
j. ID. Goodrich, formerly reporter on =
local paper. Is in the city from Seguin.
Matt Terry, stockman Of Kennedy.
1sXas, was among yesterdays arrivals.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
Courthouse Sites,
To the San Antonio LIGBr,l

l..
The advertisement for proposals for
courthouse site, has been well responded
10 Dy the offer of a number of valuable
sites; IheSe sites represent various per-
sonal or individual interests. and the task
OF making selection is a difficult one for
the county commissioners. In discussing
the matter, many of our citizpns are dis
posed to favor nOn-actiOn. but such a
course would be fatal t. the prospects of
a new courthouse. Six months or a wear
hence, these sites cannot be had on the
terms now offered. The county commits
SlonerS have hit upon the time Of the low
est depression in the real estate market
known Tor two years, and not likely TO
occur again FOR ten years. The DIVER
corner. the most unsuitable of all the
sizes offered. because of it's front and
main exposure, and lack OF width. will be
worth more than now asked for IL. inside
OF two years. The West Houston
street sites will be more valuable still
INSIDE OF two years; the Arnaud block is
cheap at Its present figure; the Shacklett
property Is worth TO-DAY, as business
ploperty, more than it is offered at: 1t is
S SOItn as a site for large commercial
street. WV vi O'tii iii0' "'
In less than five years the tendency of
gTI5sineSs' VIII eventually Shift to the west
SIue; Ihe city will show more improve
ntLaS W ~ OF the San Pedro than in any
OCn W, piIeCtlOn; this part OF the city is
ho' encuulp red by buildings too good to
Oo nLu uown; business demands will
part of the city. u '"''
The commissioners court will act vic,
~ " @c' now AN EAST SDER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12

Mr.. Chas. Wilson, the well-knOwn eX-
cursion manager, is at the Menger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
Grand Opera House.

The Jennie CaIef benefit occur
red at the Grand Opera house
last night The attendance was
not large. The performance was not in
teresting and there was little enthusiasm
from the chairs. Tonight the wrestling
match occurs and on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday nights the Harrison Sullivan
combination will produce Honest Hearts
AMI Willing Hands," Thrre will be no
extra charge for seats, the regular price
b5ing 81, 75c, SOC, 25c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
J John L.. Sullivan

AS an actor; no advance in prices. John
L. Sullivan can be seen as an actor at the
regular prices OF the theater at the Grand
tomorrow night. The report which
gained circulation that it would cost three
dollars to ZEE the big fellow is untrue and
the parties who started 1t knew 1t to be
false
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
from Pneumonia.

Mr.. Julius LaSker, prominent COM
mission merchant at San Luis Potosi.
and brother Of Mr.. M. Easker. a well
known citizen of Galveston, died at 419
North Flores street, from pneumonia,
which he contracted while enroute from
Chicago. His funeral takes place at four
o'clock, this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
A New Hotel.

Mrs. COrYell has Secur"d the fine new
residence on North street, recently built
by Mr.. +. l. Meyer, and has fitted the
same for first class private hotel. The
building has twenty rooms and these have
been admirably furnished in antique and
XVI century style.
The hotel has been named the CoryelI
House,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
LONG STOPS.
(BY No FLIES ON HIM. !

(BY No FLIES ON HIN.
While that fellow was breaking glaSse
at Wagner's the peeler might have beer
breaking glasses further down.
|
The wakeful bird that lured the Vagran,'
worm had early opportunities; SO nsu
Ada N, but the king takes his opportuni-
ties later on.
Regarding the district clerkship, what
ucaIjhim is as far ahead OF TellmehtSname
as asaf9tida is ahead of.limourSer cheeSe'
Another brief pOme:
| lam
| A clam.
Brine.
How near In sound and condition The
mayor Is threatened with pneumonia and
the town has already no money.
Whenever two or three aldermen get
together, they don't always hold a council
meeting. They sometimes cross the way
to hold something else.
A wooden-nosei vindicatOr struck the
town lately, and we can soon look for him
on the Sanitary force.
If the fire. alarm people become super
sensitive over one item of criticism, what
would they become after reading column
after column of condemnation in the
Butte City papers recently? Briefly. If
they sQueal when the bark is touched
what will they do when the body is
reached?
San Antonio is not much the Gaynor in
fire alarm system.
The gang must have sent that fellow up
to buIIdOze the LIGHT. They should have |
sent him to 1921, West Commerce street. |
There's particular fondness there for
bad men.
The LIGHT shines in the interest of the |
city, and not in the interest of leg pullers, |
at home or abroad.
The administration must be short of
Sluggers. 1t has imported one or two, it |
seems.
The color on those fire. boxes is neither
Gay-nOr lasting.
The proof reader must have scanned |
his column yesterday with his mouth.
|
First Citizen-What are you doing now?
Second Citizen-Nothing.
First Citizeu-Who'S helping you?
Second CiIizen-The city council,
That coop over the city hall tower is
ust the place for the administration
On sunny days he can get out
IN that flagstaff and fan his equator with
! tamale shuck.
That e-alarm fellow wrongly assumes
that thing is worthless because of
former use. Toe alcalde has been In use
here for several years and he is as good
for nothing now as he ever was.
Ii those fire. boxes WORK unSar isfactorily
the administration can use them for bal
lot boxes. Anyhow, the small boy can
IL
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
REAL ESTATE.
Deals and the Prices They Bring

Deals and the Prices They Bring.
Mary e. Hill to G. M. Rounds, lot
10, block s, Moore's Su bdivision. g ., 900
Thomas Gilroy to J. Price, interest
In lot on Laredo street. 1850
West End Town company to L. W.
Fiorea. d of block 30, West End
addition. .;..::.........,.......... I,5OC
AXel Meerscheidt to Emil and An
ME Lancken, lot IL, block 2,
Guenther street. Northumberland. 400
G. M. and Matilda Rounds to Jesus
G. Pena, Is acres 20 miles south of
San Antonio. .................... BOO
Guadalupe Garcia by Sheriff, TO
Sarah b. Smith, lot 3. city lot g. 81
Joseph FRANKLIN to J II. McLeary.
1913 acres survey No. TAT .......... 3
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12
POstOfHCe RepOrt,

The following report of mail matter
delivered and collected by the letter car
riers at this Office for the month of Feb
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12

Total number Of pieces handled. .343, $50
ID. SANDERS, Supt. Carriers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-12

bY NO FLIkS On HIM
While that fellow was breaking glasses
at Wagner's the peeler might have been
breaking glasses further down.