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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
FUR AND FEATHERS.

number of pelicans have taken up
their quarters near Pearl river bridge
at Jackson, Miss. This Is the first known
instance where these birds have taken up
their abode 80 for from salt water.
A canary died in New York at the age
Of fifteen years. The bird was blind for
the last two years Of his life, but sang till
within few days of his death. One morn.
ing no refused food, but took a little water,
then nestled down in his cage, ruffied out
his feathers as usual, coiled up as IL to
sleep, and thus gently died.
A Pennsburg, Pa, gentleman, whose
barn was formerly overrun with rats, Is no
longer troubled with them and he used
neither traps nor dogs in driving them out.
About a year ago he purchased u fox some
where in the West The fox was given the
freedom Of the barn and in a short time
after its arrival all tho rats found 1t con-
venient to depart. The rat exterminatoI
has become household pet.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Electric motors are now used by
many Of the smaller printing Offices all
over the country.
There has been invented o machine
for cutting tubes Of paper for pill-boxes.
The operations are all automatic, and
the work Is said to be rapidly per-
formed.
The new war-ship Of the English
navy, the Royal Sovereign, was con-
structed In seventeen months, which Is
said TO be the best time on record for
such work.
A fire engine that does away with the
use of horses and forces the water by
means Of power generated by storage
battery Is recent electrical invention.
The telegraph people in California
pecker, which bores holes in the rcd
cedar telegraph poles for the purpose
Of building its nests.
To obviate the waste of steam In
steam hammers an improvement has
been introduced In fitting the ham,
mers with two pistons Of different
diameters, compromising them in fact.
A French inventor has employed the
alternating current for the purpose OF
destroying the microbes Of fermen-
tation in wines. The experiments
made showed that the process was
practicable.
It has been shown that the incandes-
cent electric light does not ''smol<e"
the ceiling, as has been claimed, but
that the smoke effect is due. to dust
| The heated lamp causes n current of
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

shore. Go where you would, you
could not run smiss Of them. and every
species seemed more inclined TO fight
than to run. On one occasion we
came to a beautiful stretch OF shore
and the naturalist and botanist were
landed from my boat We lay for
them ut the bank. under the shade OF
q great tree, and az soon as the boat
was secure the men stretched them
selves out on the thwarts to sleep. /
had brought along fish line and
double barrelled shotgun. Not caring
to accompany the gentlemen In their
walk ashore. proceeded to cast In
my hook and await results. Ten min
utes had passed. and we were all very
quiet when felt sudden thump. fol-
lowed by a yell and struggle On a
limb ten feet over our heads boa con-
strictor had been lying. He selected
the man lying on the forward thwart
for hts victim, and made dart for
him. That serpent had never seen q
yawl boat before, and he made a very
natural mistake. In trying to fling q
coil around the sailor he included the
thwart In his grip. It was a moment
of excitement. You can judge OF the
power he possessed when tell you
that he almost lifted boat and all clear
Of the water. and the only reason he
didn't pull US up to the limb was be-
cause the thwart gave way under the
strain and Few up as II sent from q
spring. The sailor didn't get caught.
but he felt the folds OF the serpent
heard hiss In his ear. and rolled
overheard into the water. The others
leaped ashore and was left alone In
the stern.of the boat with the snake
almost above me.
When the serpent discovered that
he had piece OF board in his coils in
stead of live sailor he let it drop, and
began looking about for another vic
tim. The sailors called to me to hurry
ashore, who could see him better than
could, kept me informed OF the SER
pent's movements. He crawled from
branch to branch. seemingly confused,
but at length he came back to the
former spot and made ready for dart
at me. got sight Of his head as he
waved 1t TO and fro, and by lucky
shot blew it to pieces with the heavy
charge. Most Of his body at once fell
to the earth. but his tail had such q
grip on the limb that four OF us could
not pull it loose. He measured 23 feet
long, and evidently had the muscular
power to crush the largest OK.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
FACTS AND wHATNoTs.

Excellent wheat lands north Of Manitoba
overlie frozen earth that never thaws.
Meat had become so scarce and dear late
ly in Berlin that butchers were importing
Russian reindeer for the market.
The wonderful invention of an instru-
ment which discovers comets of itself will
be a great relief to the telescope and give
a rest to astronomers.
A New York magistrate sentenced girl
of fourteen to ten days of hard labor and
three months In the reforrnatory Tor steal
ing magazine worth twenty cents.
c. H. Enos, jr., of the New York athletic
club, succeeded in performing feat which
It is said has never before been accom-
plished by an amateur gymnast. The feat
In question is what Is known as the lone
arm balance standing on one hand, feet
In air.
The newest things In tulips Is the Wander
Neer, a dull, petnlcd flower, almost
magenta In color. Among the novelties
recently shown at the London flower show
was this wonderful tulip and blue prim-
rose, probably the first OF that color ever
shown.
A bunch of bananas.seceivcd in Mime
apolis from. Honduras, Central America,
had queer inhabitant in the shape Of a
brilliantly colored snake, two and a half
feet long. Snake experts think he Is O
young boa constructor. Tho reptile wal
sent to museum.
The clocks in large hotels and stations In
Paris are run on the pneumatic principle
instead of the ordinary way. Once every
minute puff OF air comes from centra
station through tube, forcing the hand,
around, and therefore the clocks do moi
need to be ever wound
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Stoves are Constructsd On IN Entirsl,
Wrong and Improper Principle.

stoves are Constructsd On IN Entirsly
Wrong and Improper Principle.
Experiments which have recently
been made In London with q stove. the
invention OF M. o. de Clausen. . Rus
sian engineer. appear 70 have upset
all accepted theories as TO the process
of combustion. Every housewife DO
lieves that to insure . good fro and to
get up the greatest possible heat II ID
necessary to have plenty Of air; and
stoves are. therefore. constructed with
view to the production Of . strong
draught When combustion b incom-
plete. and when there II great guam
tity OF smoke. It IL generally supposed
that the supply Of oxygen L. insult
ficient
In analysing the smoke OF fires M.
de Clausen observed that apart from
SCOT and sulphur, 1t contained the car
bonic acid gas. carbonic monoxide.
and free oxygen. II. therefore there
should be plenty Of unutilized oxygen
passing away with the smoke
Of the fra IL could not be said
that combustion was incomplete for
want of oxygen; and the conclusion
which he arrived at was that TO make
combustion complete II was necessary.
not to increase. but to limit the supply
Of outer air, and, above all. to secure q
temperature that would enable the
oxygen of the air to assimilate with
the carbon during the process Of COM
bustion.
The stove which he constructed ID
round in shape. three feet in height
and little more than foot In diane
ter. It Is lined with q flre-clay. which
rapidly absorbs and radiates The heat
to which It is exposed. and tho coal.
which Is introduced only twice In
twenty-four hours. Is kept very warm
in this porous brick. The lower por
ton alone burns; and on that part the
very smallest volume Of air IL ad.
mitted While this fresh air Is MOI
sufficient to lower the temperature. II
becomes itself sufficiently warm to pos
sess affinity for combustion. The car
bon mouoxide gas produced In the up
per layers of coal. meeting a curren
OF air at high temperature. burns AGAR
by taking an atom Of the oxygen o
the incoming air, and thus reconsti.
tutes carbonic acid gas.
No smoke comes from the chimney
of this stove, and the atmosphere with.
in the chimney is cool; thus showing
that the full theoretic heat which tn,
fuel Is capable Of giving out is OBJ
tanned. and that the heat Is all utilized
for warming purposes. Only from one
third OF one to three per cent. Of thu
heat escapes up the chimney; while IL
ordinary fires from 80 to 80 per cent
of the fuel consumed is wasted. NJ d.
Clausen is doubtless. therefore, within
bounds in saying that il his system
should be adopted throughout Europe
alone the saving in fuel would annual
ly pay the taxes OF the whole Continen
three times over.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

In tile tyasn
of diseases that follow a tor
pid liver and impure blood.
nothing can take the place
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. Nothing will.
after you have seen what it
does. 1t prevents and cures
by removing the cause. 1t
invigorates the liver. purihes
and enriches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves di-
gestion. and builds up both
strength and flesh. when re.
duced below the standard
of health. For Dyspepsia.
Liver Complaint" Scrofula,
or any blood-taint it's a posi-
tive remedy. 1t acts as no
other medicine does. For that
reason, it's sold as no other
medicine is. It's guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

The publishers of the CHICAGO SArUR-
DAY PRESS, the Peoples great National
Weekly, want an active, energetic boy
in every town and village to sell the
SATURDAY PRESS on the streets, and to
act as local agent. Boys are making
from S1.O0 to $1,000 a week selling this
great weekly. Here is a chance for the
boys of America who want to make
money. TO our boys, 2 cents per copy.
Don't miss the chance, but address,
SATURDAY PRESS Co.,
AIT Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
A Prairie Dogs Well.

A Wyoming man has settled the
question OF how the prairie dogs OBJ
tain the water they drink. He says
they dig their own wells, each village
having one with a concealed opening.
He says he knows OF several OF these
wells. from so to 200 feet deep. each
having circular stairway leading
down to the water
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
German
Syrup"

We are SIX IN fam
A Farmer at lily. We live in a
49,. place where we are
Ioo' e"a subject to violent
Saws: Colds and Lung
Troubles. ! have
used German Syrup for six years
successfully for Sore Throat, Cough,
Cold, Hoarseness, Pains in the
Chest and Lungs, and spitting-up
of Blood. / have tried many differ
ent kinds of cough Syrups in nay
time, but let me say to anyone want
ing such a Northumberland Syrup
is the best. That has been my ex-
perience. If you use it once, you
will go back to it whenever you
need it. 1t gives total relief and IS
quick cure. My advice to every
one suffering with Lung Troublesis
Try it. You will soon be con-
WINGED. In all the families where
your German Syrup
is used we have no John
trouble with the Er.nL,;n
Lungs at all. 1t is
the medicine for this Ionoe
country. o
q. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr Woodbury,NJ.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
Its many excellent qualities com.
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Dc not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. AsW Y0Rk. M
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
An Unkind Cut.

It is hard on man to have his
beard shaved of for fun. just to see II
his friends will recognize him, and
then to be bitten by his own dog ut the
front gate wnen he comes home to tea
--Somerville Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
Paying tho Penalty.
% worlds not fair, Maria?"

"The worlds not fair, Maria?"
.'In what?"
Heres an item of n young man get
ting only twelve months Imprisonment
for breach of promise of marriage, and
from my keeping my word with you
we've been married just twelve years
haven't WEEP ,,.-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

The most inyeterate enmities ara ap
to develop between persons who lack
each others ''redeeming quality"
Hence, also, perhaps, the instructive
antagonism between Italians and me-
groes, and between Turks and Greeks,
but rejects Hebrews, who deny the
merit Of the unquestioning faith by
which the Muscovite boor hopes to pal
Late his besottedness and brutality.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
Two FaIIs.

The Somerville Journal says: A
woman can always understand why a
man should fall In love with her, but
she finds it difficult to explain why he
yhould fall out.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

When Andrew Carnegie was young
he wanted to become a reporter. An
drew never lies awake at nights now
mourning over unsatisfied youthful
ambitions Newark Evening News
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Indicators for steam engines are now
made of aluminium, since its light
weight makes it very advantageous for
this purpose.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

A rivet, in the form of tube, to be
used both as rlvet and as drainage
way, is the latest wrinkle in iron ship
building.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
Preparing His Comm,

"You should stop drinking whiskey,
old fellow. Every glass is another nail
in your coffin"
Maybe" answered the rosy-nosed
man, counting out a dime in coppers,
''but they must be ten-penny nails. A
little more of the same, barkeep."
A Reminiscence of Foam.
'Why does this place remind you o.
the .sea?" This was asked before the
bar.
'Give 1t up"
because It is covered with schooners
and 'barks,'" pointing to the sausage
lunch at the other end.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

DIR. L. L. GORSUCH. Toledo. o.. says: "l
have practiced medicine for forty years. have
never seen a. preparation that could prescribe
uall's Catarrh Cure" Sold by Druggists 75c.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

In st. Paul company makes bust
ness of cleaning and inspecting chim-
neys and Of finding the cause OF bad
drafts in chimneys
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

The leading railroads of Europe will
adopt system of standard time the
same in principle as that used by the
railroads in this country.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Electric motors are being applied by
the French Government to train heavy
guns for armor plated vessels.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

FITS.-Ali Fits stopped FREQ by DR.. KLISK's GREAT
Nerve Rcstorer. No Fit after first day suse. Mar
velous Treatise and $40 trial bottle free to
Eitcases. Send 70 Dr. Kline. Il Arch ST, Phlla. Pa
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Alexander's Detective Agency, 1871 w Madison
st.. Chicago All kinds OF detective work done sat
isfactortly. All communications strictly private.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18
A Choice Seat.

Theater-Goer Cooking over diagram)
II will take this seat.
Box Office neutrality-suspicious. of the
pillars is directly in front of that seat,
sir.
Theater-Goe--So I observed. pre-
fer pillar to high hat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dren tsothinG, softcns the gums, reduces innamma-
ton. nllays PAIN curcs wind collie. Csc. bottle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung TO CastoriA
When she had Childrea. she gave them CastOriA
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

A substitute for gutta percha has
been found in the sap of the karite OF
butter tree of Africa.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Mica in large quantities has been dis
covered in British Columbia near the
head of the Tete jaime Pass.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Bryant's Home College. Buffalo, N. Y.
gives full business college course by mall ut stu
dents home. Low rntes and free trial lessons.
A new wire called the Hungarian
wire, is covered with three coats Of
thread and two coats of celluloid.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

"Hnnson's Magic Corn snlve."
Warranted to cure, or money refunded. Ask
your druggist for It. Price Is cents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

Majors Cement Repairs broken Articles
l5c and 2jc. Majors Best Larid Glue loo.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-18

q q EAT FOLKS REDUCED !!l|!,'
" vi isnd NO bad effects. STRICTLY onadsntiaI
cse rsS 81: iocso
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
Deaths.

J. NJ. Miller, aged 10 years, died at
CARROTS ranch Monday, of con-
sumption. The remains will be ship
ped to Washington, d. c.
Hattie Ballard, aged years, died
at West End, Dec. 10, from pneumo-
MIA.
Martin Miller, aged 65 years, died
from dysentery at No. 1888 w. Hous.
ton ST., Sunday.
Minnie Wagner. aged weeks, died
of congestion Monday in the 3rd
ward.
Geo. Williams, aged 3S years, died
of pneumonia yesterday in ward
Nos.
Arthur Deman, aged years, died
in Sixth ward Monday.
P. Elliott, died Sunday, aged IS
years, at No IA Dawson street, from
consumption.
c. J. Peters, aged "a years, died
from consumption, in ward 3, yester
day. Shipped to Carlyle, Illinois.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
Light Flashes.

Buy your Xmas presents from l..
WolfsOn, 1.-The leader OF low prices,n
for strictly first class merchandise. st
commissions rs' court has adjourn.
ed until the January term.
special sale of gents smoking
jackets this week at Wolfson's. Will
be displayed on center counter In Dry
Goods division. 1921 st
Local weather forecasts for San
Antonio and vicinity for Thursday
December "a, colder fair weather.
nOrtherly winds. Friday, Decem bcr
25, cold, clear in early morning fol-
lowed by warmer, southerly winds.
Special bargains in ladies' and
gents linen and silk initial handker-
chiefs this week. l.. WoLFsoN. st
THE leader of low prices, L. Wolf
son, will close out their entire stock
of dolls, and other holiday goods this
week, regardless of cost or value. st
You can see splendid show at
the Washington tonight, and after
the performance take in the grand
ball and have lots of fun.
The Bella-Union will give q
Satchel club ball Christmas Eve.
Harry Jackson has received IL
cense to marry Miss Annie Bennett
The beautiful window decorations
in Mic Tengg's window is the work OF
Mr.. E. G. Cervantes.
The stores were crowded with
Christmas buyers today.
The county poorhouse inmates
will be given q nice Christms din
ner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
COURTS.
Cases Disposed of by the District
Judges,

Gases Disposed of by the District
Judges.
In Judge Noodan's court this
morning the following cases were
disposed Of:
Owen & Robertson VS.. McCracken,
on note, dismissed.
Staacke VS.. McLeary, to try title,
dismissed.
Wood vs.. San Antonio, injunction,
dismissed.
Howell vs.. City, injunction, dis.
missed.
Texas and San Antonio Land Co.
vs. Laredo Real Estate and Abstract
Co., two cases, on note, for plaintiff.
ID. and A. Oppenheiner VS.. J. Welt
mann, on note, for plaintiff.
Gembler VS.. Sam Maverick, debt,
for plaintiff.
Ronse & Wahlstab vs.. Wood and
Vanderstratten, on note. judgment
against Vanderstratten.
Mcdonald vs s. A. Street railway,
damages. dismissed.
Julia Green vs.. Henry Green, di.
vorce, dismissed.
Clara Probant vs. 9. l.. Probant,
divorce and injunction, for plaintiff.
VIM. ]. Solcher VS.. Louisa NJ Sol.
cher, divorce, dismissed.
Three special venires for the Evers,
VIII Speer and Joaquin Baltieres
murder cases were ordered for Janu.
ary.
Adolph lander, accused of seduc-
tion, was released from Jail on bond OF
81 900.
In Judge Kings court most of the
cases were continued.
Judgment for plaintiff in Newkirk
vs.. Smith was granted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
The First Iron Shin.

The first iron ship has more reputed
birthplaces than Homer. Both the
Clyde and the Mersey claim pre-em-
inence in this respect. sir f. j.
Robinson, OF Eden burgh, designed an
iron vessel in 1916, which was not
launched till three years later; and it
is said that an iron boat was worked
on the Severn even as far back as
1887. Steel was not used in the cor
struction of merchant ships bulls
until 1859. Old salts were not alone
in their belief that wood was meant
by Providence to float, but iron to &c
to the bottom. A naval constructor
of some repute once said. Don't talk
to me of iron ships; they are contrary
to nature" Now none but small
craft are built of wood in this country
-Chambers' Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
Patents Granted

To Texas inven tors this week. Re.
ported for the LIGHT by G. A. Snow
& Co:
Solicitors Of American & Foreign
Patents, opposite U. s. Patent office,
Washington, d. G.
J. T. Brown and NJ. A.Garrett, Bal
linger, sliding weather strip for doors
A. Edelmann, Austin, Ignite fuel.
J. II. Edwards, Giddiugs, animsl
trap.
J. NJ. Filler, Cleburne, swipgin =
chair.
w. II. Lightfoot, Wentworth, tel
bottom and brace.
A. NJ. Miller, Fairfield, pillow attach
meut.
G. R. Rains and NJ. Lanter, Carter
com bined cotton chopper and cult
vatOr.
J. G. Walton, Dsvills, windmill
tower.
w. s. Webb, Sabine Pass, trunk
strap fastening.
J. II. Wilson, Lilac, wire-stretcher
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-23
MANS MISFORTUNE.

His FavOriTe violin and Bow
Stolen Yesterday-History of
the Weapon.
Prof. Max Mepdelshon, the ire
pressible leader of the Grand opera
house orchestra, was yesterday de-
prived of his precious violin and bow
by some ungracious pilferer, thief
and robber. 1t was purloined rom
it's resting place at the Grand opera
house, and Max is inconsolable. 1t
is a very foe violin, and
once belonged, so the story
goes, to Ole Bull, whom,
tradition says, received 1t, through
generations, from one of tie mus
clans who played before David and
was a member of the military band of
King Solomon. If the graceless thief
IL ever apprehended and does not re
turn the fiddle, nothing short of cleo.
trocution would suffice for his punish
ment.