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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
Canadian Lepers.

OTTAWA, Ont, May lS.-The alarm.
increase of leprosy in British Colum.
bia has aroused the people of that
province to the necessity of isolation,
for which purpose Darcey's Island,
lying off the coast, has been secured
where a leper colony is to be estab-
lished, where the afflicted ones are at
once TO be removed and placed under
restrictions. The Canadian govern.
ment has ordered an immediate in
vestigation, and for that purpose DR..
Smith, in charge of the lepsr colony
at Tracadie, New Brunswick, has
been ordered as an expert to investi-
gate the prevalence of leprosy on the
Pacific coast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
AUCTIoNl AUCTIoNl
AssiGNEE's SALE.
Commencing Monday, May 18th at
10 a. m.

By order of assignee Of B. Smith &
Son, of A West Commerce street,
the entire stock of the merchant
tailoring department, consist
ing OF piece goods, tailor's
trimmings, fixtures, machines
and everything pertaining to
this department. This stock contains
ten Thousand dollars worth of fine
imported suitings, pants patterns,
and tailors' trimmings.
The above goods must be sold with
out reserve, within four days, to the
highest bidder, for cash.
CHAS. SMITH,
n. A. HARVEY, Assignee.
Auctioneer. 5:16 st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
GUARANTEED cuRE,eoR GRIPPE

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell you DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
La Grippe and will use the remedy accord
ing to directions, giving it a fair trial,
and experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money refunded.
We make this offer because of the won
derfnl success of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry during last seasons epidemic. Have
it. Trial bottles free at Dreiss, Thomp-
son q Co.'S drug store. Large size soc
and $1.0O. 5-1l-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
Ben. Buffers Astute Practice.

btH. bHtItTs Hstutt f,TaCIICe.
Boston, May 1S.-Gen. Butler has
secured the release from Jail by writ
of personal replevin OF Mrs. Clariotta
Junson, who, by the sen tence of
Judge Carpenter, of the United States
Circuit Court, was serving her time
for alleged perjury in a pension case.
The last case wherein this writ was
used in this State was in 1874, and
inquiry, among lawyers develops the
fact that 10 many of them it was I'M
known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

-SHILoH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria,
Canker Mouth, and Headache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal in
hector for the more successful treatment
of these complaints without extra charge.
Price SOC. Sold by Adolph Dreiss.
3-0S-eOd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

We have speedy ana positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth
and headache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
each bottle. Use it if you desire heath
and sweet breath. OPnce SOC. Sold by
Adolph Dreiss. ,73-2S-eod6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

NICE seven room house with two
galleries, carriage house, stable, etc.,
on Elmira street, for $500, One
half cash. Balance on two years
John T. Hambleton q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
FOR SALE

FINE piece of property on Pres a
street car line, will pay 10 per cent
on investment. John T. Hambleton
d Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

A Pony Cylinder press size of bed
is 20. Speed $500 per hour. Bran
new, cost $3.50. Will be sold at a
liberal discount. Terms easy. Ad-
dress II. b. Johnson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

Fancy shapes, fancy shapes, new
flowers, grapes, tinsel and other rib
oons. Special sale commencing Mon
day. MoKE's MILLINERY PARLoR. st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
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. s large bottles at druggists. %
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

A NICE six room cottage, centrally
located ON a good business lot 81 feet,
wide, carriage house and stable
nicely improved, and very conven-
iently arranged. Price S., 900 one
half cash, John T. Hambleton & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
To Printers ana Publishers.

You can buy a bargain in press, or an
engine, by addressing 7. B. JOHNSON,
LIGHT office. 5-6-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

A "a acre block finely located near
street car line. Terms easy. John
T. Hambleton & Co. 4-1S-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

A NEW 5 room cottage with bath room,
tw galleries and bay window. very large
lot in very desirable location. A beauti-
full HON; now renting for $50 per month.
Apply to John Il. Hambleton q Co. 4l0 II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

THREE beautiful building lots on Gov
eminent hill on street car line. Size of
lots 5519X194 leet. Price $1,000. Apply to
to John Il. Hambleton & Co. 511 If
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Chance for Speculation.

A "a acre block finely located near street
car line. ermS easy.
4-1S-tf JOHN T. HAMBLEToN q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18

Otto Ottesen and Bertha Voecht.
have secured license to marry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-18
YOUNG MEN

who by their acts
Of imrpudence or
folly suffer from
Nervous Debility.
Exhausting drains
upon the fountains
Of life, affecting
the mind, body and
manhood, should
con nit the cele-
bTated Dr.Hath-
away at once
Remember nerv-
Gus diseases with
OF without dreams)
or debility ana loss
Of nerve power,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
CHAPTER III.

The great debate on the Want Of Confidence
Notion did not come of till nearly a month later.
There had been all the usual preliminary
sldrmishes Of letters, public speeches, meetings,
demonstrations. The opponents of the New Pro.
gramme and its advocates were alike active, and
Mr.. NavaSOuT, shaking of the weight of wears,
lad risen to the occasion and produced one Of his
most magnificent oFatiOns. And the excitement
deepeued as both parties gathered themselves to-
gether for their great conflict. And as the time
grew nearer. and the issue seemed more and more
doubtful, and more and more momentOus the two
ladies who were interested IN Tom BirracfIe be-
came excited and nervous, and at last absolutely
Lady Cecilia begged her brother not to think
Of entering in such q battle of giants.
They will never listen TO you, Tom" she said
when they are waiting TO hear the big men
And the papers won't report you at all"
And Edith roo began 10 be quite alarmed at
Toms audacity and her own thoughtlessness
MIR Barraclire," she said . would very
much rather that you didn't spea, in this de-
bate. If you don't succeed | shall feel il is my
fault: wait Tor a less important occasion, when
But Tom shook his head and smiled, and said
he had no nerves.
Il shall be cool enough" he said. Il don't
think so much Of the House OF Commons as Won
do. They are n very casual lot"
Then the day came when. Just as Edith was
sitting down TO dinner, she got a telegram "SbaII
try tonight. T. Barraciffe" She was 81 en-
cited that she rushed of before her dinner was
properly finished 10 Lady Cecilia and the two
young ladies' endeaF3red 70 help each other through
the trying ordeal OF waiting for the result
IL was quite late when Mr.. BarraeiiTe came
in
Il went round 70 your house. Miss Sinclair. s.
he said They told me you were here +"
Well ?" exclaimed the two ladies simultone.
ousiy with the most acute inteuontive en-
phass.
~ I've made my speech Tom said, AT
least most of il. I'm not sorry it's over
They were clamorous for full particulars. but
vouchsafed only tho briefest details
lie had not broken down. lie had spoken in
his speech was an utter failure. There had boen
some appliance nj the end Of It, He had received
some compliments upon his performance. ComplL
These little scraps Of information were all tina;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
CHAPTER ".

Tom Barraclihe's reputation did not at all
suffer from his inactlon. People shook their
heads and said he was knowing fellow who
had learnt his own value and did not mean to
make himself cheap. He was quite right to
keen in reserve for o great occasion.
In fact the only drawback to Toms good
fortune was that he failed both ot the Derby
and at Ascot to pick out the winning horse
Goodwood made up some of his losses but be-
fore GoodwOod came very important event
happened 10 him.
ironmaster whose name was Whiting. This mans
Disturbances had made him rich, and the spec
ulations which occupied his leisure had almost
doubled his wealth. He had no children; no
Now Mr. Whiting was an ardent politician, and
of course had read Toms famous speech He had
been delighted with it. The idea that il had
broncht about the defeat Of Mr. Vavasour pleased
him still more. He saw in Tom Barracliffe rising
statesman, a savior and defender OF MS country
leave him the bulk OF his property The lawyer
was sent for and the will was made. Nj. Whit
ing's eccentricity was displayed In nothing so
mich rs in his testamentary views; he made
new will on an average about once a month, and
though the minor requests remained the same
I'm all the principal leeatee was continually
changed Sometimes il was an author, whose
book had pleased the eccentric old man. some
times il was some heroic fireman or brave sailor.
ONLY year before Toms name was inscribed in
the place Of favor. Nj. yayasour himself, then hen
=
destined heir. Thus Tom might never have
succeeded TO Mr. Writings many thousands, had
nor a fit Of apoplexy prevented the tickle tes-
tator from choosing a fresh favorite.
Tom thus got the benefit OF what was really
the last will and testament of John Whiting, Is
ouira. Of Comber Hall, in the county Of Durham
Edith was well pleased when Tom told her
the good news pleased with the secret thought
that no one would be able 70 attribute Toms
marriage 10 mercenary motives.
She INQUIRED after the amount OF the legacy.
About f170, 900 said Tom coolly.
Tom had good deal To do in connection with
this hg be1ucst. and this had necesSitated post
ponement Of the wedding
And there is 20 be an autumn session OF Par
lament. Tom Edith said one day. when the inter
cstinr date WINS under discussion; orr honeymoon
must be- short one for OF course YOU must be in
~ don the necessity said Tom curtly.
II don't care about wasting so much of my time
In tho House Of Commons
Edith looked at him in amazement.
IN fact, he continued slowly, and with
emphasis. {" am sick Of the Parliament business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
TEE DEAD son.

10 lyman in The National observer.
Tie boy was In the clay.
The mother was weeping Sui
From dawn to evening gray
When stars looked over the hull.
Between the dawn and dark,
The night and day between,
About the stillcst hour OF mlrk
o who is this comes inl
He did not lift the latch,
He came without a sound,
He stood within moonlit patchs
A space Of holy ground;
His robe was to his feet,
All OF the fair silk fine.
The gold curls were soft and sweet
That she was used to twinc.
But on his hair OF silk
There WAS q drift like rain;
Ills robe. as white as milk,
Did show piteous stain.
aOh, mother, mother ~ he said.
"Your tears have wet me through
I am come from the blessed dead
To try and comfort you.
sThe other children play,
But when would rejoice,
o mother, hear from far away
The crying OF your voice
Your tears are heavy as lead
j cannot run or leap;
o mother. mother he said.
al pray you not 10 weep J"
The red cock and the black
Crew, and her lamb vas gone,
She rose and set the window back
And welcomed In the dawn.
She swept the sanded floor,
And made the fire 10 burn,
With all her weeping done ana DER
God comfort them that mourn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
THE LARGEST AND SMALLEST OF THEIR KIND.
From Harper's Young People.

From Harper's Young People.
The three tallest trees in the world believed 70
be a scquoia near stockton California, which IS ID
feet high and two eucalypu in Victoria Australia
estimated TO be 435 and 40 respectively.
The lake which has the highest elevation Of any IN
the world Is Green Lake, COLORADO. Its surface IS
0252 feet above the level Of the sea. In some places
il is 500 feet deep. The greatest depth OF tho
is %, $50 feet
The largest sheet pane of glass In the world Is scs
In the front OF a building Yine-st, Cincinnati ono:
II was made in Marsees, France, and measures leo
by 104 inches. a..
Al Allegheny City Penn, thers recently rolled
a steel spring six inches wide. onefOurth inch thick
and $40 feet long II Is the largest cooled spring ever
rolled The order rendered 30 all the large Eu-
r0pean iIonworks, but none Of them would under'aAo
the task
The smallest known species OF hogs are auartered at
the London Geological Gardens. They came from tho
southern part Of Australia, and arc known as : the
ulgmv hogs Of the AnltpOdes.' They we'll formed.
risky and good Datured and abOat the size Of
musk rat They real hogs and not to be con,
founded with guinea pigs, which are species OK
John j. Taylor, Of stgeator, Ill, wrote
400 words on the blank side Of postal card wltous
artificial aid. The words that single card. " printed
IN regular newspaper type, would fiji two aud three
quarter columns OF any Of tho great metropolitan
daes.
Leuwenhock has computed that 10000 threads OF
the web OF full grown spider are not larger than
single hair of a mans beard lie calculates that When
young spiders begin 10 spin 400 Of their THREADS arc
not larger than from hl-sEad insect. IL this 10
a fact, 100000 webs Of yOung spider are not as
large as a single hair from a mans face.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13

T contrived for Mr.. Barnclife. How will ysu
feel II prove q complete failure In politos7S
Edith lifted her head and looked hight into his
eyes.
said softly Il shall admire you just the SANE
perhaps all the more."-lR. Shindler in Murrayi
Magazine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13

Love In a Cottage Ornee.-Youth at the prrrrs nov
delightful 10 leave behind empty world n fashion,
and seek Tpot like this You ID tend your beehivcs
and your chickens. | 10 open the lock gates and et
the boats up and down. Beauty, at the helm; *,
qusitc--in this very loek-in that very cottage. 10
be humble. simple folks living only for love and loy'
with no empty vain ambition or prde-iust our.
buttons to do the knives and boots and answer Tao
doer.-lEun.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

Whittier are we drifting? AS if the
acceptance of a free special train from
the railroad magnates was not suffi-
cient insult to the great mass of the
people, who believe that the President
is entitled to the privileges of plain,
everyday American citizen. no more,
no less. the front car of the special free
train on which Mr. Harrison is making
his political tour is emblaZoned with
big gold letters, 1.-The Presidential
Train" Photographs of this royalty
equipped train should be distributed
from one end of the country to the
other, particularly among the people
who have to work for living and to
buy second class railroad tickets, or
walk, when they wish to go anywhere
The train upon which Her Majesty.
Queen Victoria, took her recent jaunt
was not to be compared, for magnifi'
cence, to that upon which Mr.. Harri-
son is now travelling Is it any Won
der that the people clamor for a return
to democratic simplicity and every
man pay-his own-way methods?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
RANDOLPH.


April sO-For. Youngman has bran new boy.
proud.
Mrs. N Bissell visits Mrs Carl Rogers this
week.
D. B. Davis is delivering the trees sold round
here. He has just sent large shipment to
Michigan, where he was canvassing during the
winter
The people of the German Reformed Church
and all of Rev. Dr. Joseph Keller's acquain-
tances in town were sorry to learn of his resig-
nation last week. We have not learned that it
has been accepted, and as one of the community
who has known him 10 be one of cur best citi-
zens. we hope he may be induced to withdraw it
and remain on this charge. 1t will be very
hard TO find man who can become so univers-
ally beloved IN this community as is DIR Keller.
Welea, n that Nrs John Kline. west of THE
Hollow died the 18Th inst.
d. E. Rogers, Esq, went to Roots.own to fill
the pulpit of the NJ. E. Church last Sunday.
Rev. Kaho, the pastor, is taking an enforced
vacation of two weeks. on account of ill health.
Miss Mary Kreinberg returned to Akron yes
terdey to spend the summer.
Judging by the way DIR. Orton is kept hus-
Ting we would infer that there is considerable
sickness in town.
Louis Koehner, who was so i'll. is slowly con-
valescing. We shall be glad to see him on the
street again.
The K. o. T. NJ. expect to have picnic next
Saturday night They introduce an anxious
candidate to the mysteries of the order. with
"accompaniments."
A little daughter of Matt Harmon is very ill.
Pneumonia. or something like it.
The farmers are hustIing their potatoes under
ground as fast as possible. Several fields are
already planted. Happy is the man who has
plenty of seed to plant this spring Many are
searching for potatoes just now, and good seed
seems to be very scarce.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
ATWATEK..

April 14-The sug II makers have pulled their
James Norton. who lives in Michigan and
who has been visiting his brother John in this
place. has returned kome.
Farmers are feeling little blue; too wet TO
plow.
Tom Bath has moved into s. Mix's house in
Rootstown and will farm Denl Chapman's
farm this summer
MIR. Henry johnson, who moved to Cleveland
d few weeks ago, is here fixing up his affairs.
He will go back in few days. where he will
work at his trade. lie is q carpenter and a
good workman.
The ASSESSOR will soon be around again to
find out what you have got and what you have
been doing the past year. 1t is to fill up that
empty box that our last Congress SO shamefully
and recklessly squaHdered
Cliff Chapman buried his little girl baby
Sunday. The parents have the sympathy of
all. They have consolation left them-their
little first born babe is at rest. The Savior
said Suffer little children to come unto me.
for of such is the kingdom of Heaven
VIC Myers and Hansel Green went to Cleve-
land on Monday, to take a course in book keep
ing. W. G. expects to get into business there
soon.
Mrs. H. Ward is visiting her daughter in
Cleveland.
Mrs. III. Nichols was the guest Of Mrs. NJ Gil
BERT this city, Tuesday. an returned home
Wednesday. ANON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

Our recent purchases embrace the latest
in artistic achievement of designs and color
ings. We are confident Of your recognition
of the advantages we offer, on an inspection
Of our stock-for which purpose the latch
string of welcome is always ouU-which en-
braces Moquettes, Velvets, Body and Tapestry
Brussels, and Ingram Carpets; Art Squares
Wilton Daghestan,S Smyrna and Tapestry Rugs;
Hassocks; China Mattings, Japanese Embroi-
dered Mattings, Japanese Embroidered Rugs
you should see them, they are beauties.
Large and elegant line of Lace Curtains, in
Irish Points, Swiss Tambours, Brussels, Not
tinghams and Muslins Chenille Portiers.
Madras and China Silks for Sash Curtains
Curtain Loops, Chains and Shade Pulls. Cur
tain Poles, Shade and Shade Fixtures. Curtain
Pole Sockets. Sash Rods and Brackets.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
GARRETTSVILLE

The legislative act, drawn by R. S. Webb. to
bond the incorporated village of Garrettsvile for
5000 to aid in the construction of railroad
from Garrettsville to Hiram, is said to be prohib
tied by the Sixth Section of the Constitution of
Ohio. This is to be regretted. as the construction
of said R. r. would add greatly to the interest
of this city and the public.
The people of this vicinity were greatly shock
ed to learn of the death of F. F. Clement. in a
railroad accident. He was honored and respect
ed by all who knew him.
Judge Gilmore, of Warren, was in town Mon
day.
f. N Barber left Monday for New Jersey. on
professional business:
E. W. Maxson. of Ravenna was in town on
Monday.9
Charles W. Brown. of Jefferson. has bought
the ITEM. of o. S. Ferris. and will take possession
May 1st.
Jacob Thrasher has gone to Philadelphia.
where he is engaged in the lightning rod business.
J. W. Brown is moving to Mantua Station.
where he will engage in the hotel business.
Roger Lee, Esq. of Cleveland, was in town
Sunday.
W. W. Sherwood printed over one hundred
thousand syrup labels this season.
Mr.. Allen. employe of Root & Mcbride. Of
Cleveland. was the guest of W. S. Ensign ovel
Sunday.
DIR. Lamarin. formerly of Cleveland has To-
Gated in this city for the purpose of practicing
his profession,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
ROOTSTOwN.

Our farmers are busy sowing oats. though there
is some complaint that the ground in some places
is too wet,
NJ. V. Winkler has traded farms with Almond
St. John and takes possession at once. st. John
will move to Rayenna.
John Heisler has rented the Phelps farm and
moved onto it, so the house. which has been va
cant some time. is now inhabited.
Milo Bogue and wife. of PainesvilIe. have been
spending some days in town. called here by the
severe illness of Mr.. Bogues elder brother, Henry
who is thought at this time to be improving.
Warren Hinman. of Alliance. has been spend
ing a week with his parents.
The Board of Education held their annual
meeting yesterday; made somewhat larger ap-
preparation than last year decided not to adopt
Township Supervision and manifested desire to
do justice to all by making an equal appropria-
ton for the tuition fund of each district, giving
the same to the smaller schools of ten and twelve
scholars to the larger ones of thirty and forty.
A party of surveyors passed through our town
yesterday it was said for the purpose of locating
a railroad from Akron to Youngstown, going
south of the Center and across the east and west
road to the Station. 1t causes considerable talk
and some are of the opinion it will be built soon,
but we shall see.
W. L. Pilgrim has moved to his lately bought
house. we'll as DR.. G. H. Porter. and Mrs.
Nancy Stannard. making some changes in resi-
dence and ownership at least. if times are dull.