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The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
THE Gakyz JACK TAR.
king LIS Lie U 8u-y the Corpse Of
 

.;iskiHS LIS Lie U ESu-y the Corpse Of
 aa Enemy.
 After the repulsc of one of the furious assaults at Acre, says a writer in Good Words. the dead body of 9 French of fccr wN5 left lying in a prominent posi- ton between the walls and the be- siegers' trenches. The body lay there for Q day or two and attracted much att tention. It was spoken about on board tb Tigre, which lay off Acre. and the matter made an impression difficult to account for on the simple superstitious mind of Kelly. Only the very smartest men had been sent ashore to assist in the defense, and Kelly was not among these. But one day he begged for and obtained leave to go on shore. As soon a5 he entered the town he procured 9 shovel, picl1ax. and Q coil of rope, walked straight to the ramparts, and, declining all offers of assistance, low cred himself from an eIabrasure. As Kelly set foot upon the ground, and, shouldering his tools, walked deliber- ately toward the dead body a dozen French muslzets were pointed at him.
  ever, diyining the sailors inten- tions, ordered his men to shoulder arms. In an instant both sides, as if by some common impulse, ceased firing, and Kelly, the object of breathless at tention rom friend and foe, stopped be- side the Frenchman's corpse. He then coolly and calmly dug grave, put the officer into it, covered him up, and talk ing from his pocket small piece of board and bit of chalk wrote on the board: ''IIere you lie, old Crop" and put at the head of the grave this rough and ready memorial. ''Old Crop' was no doubt honest Kelly's rendering of "Crapaud," the French for frog, and nickname with the sailors for all ''mounseers." This pious duty done, he shouldered his implements again, walked back as deliberately as he had come, and disappeared within the em- brasure. The firing recommended and men thirsted once more for another's blood. Sir Sidney Smith, the very man to delight in such an adventure. sent for Kelly and questioned him about it. The simple-hearted tar could only won der that others could find anything to wonder at in his exploit. ''You were alone, were you not?" said Sir Sidney. No, was not alone," answered Kelly. ''I was told you were," protested the commodore. "No, wasn't alone" was the reply; God was with me-"
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
Land Transformed by Ants.

4 traveller in Central Australia has discovered that the surface of the coun- try has been greatly changed by what may appear at first thought ridiculous agency-the white ants. On plain and in thickets their nests are so numerous that it is difficult to drive among them. The clay with which the nests arc built is, when cemented with resinous matter, as hard as brick and when the nests fall to pieces they form clay flats, almost impervious to water and not easily cut up by traffic. The work of these creatures can be studied in all stages; first in the thickets, where they are commencing work; then in the more open country, where they have crowded out the timber; next on tho plans, where half the hills will be found de- serted and lastly on the clay fats, where they have almost entirely dis and the scrub has begun to grow again. The nests are further re- marl1able for the large proportion of iron they contain.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
Immense Sharks.

Basl1ing sharks, which at maturity measure from thirty to forty feet in length, are easily approached and har- pooned, and on the west coast of Ireland as many as five hundred have been taken in a single season. The liver of- ten weighs as much as two tons. yielding six to eight barrels Of oil. A few years ago, when sharks oil was Of g-eatcl value than it is ct present. the oil f.om a single full-sized specimen would oftcn realize from two hundred to two hun. dred and fifty dollars.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
Pinnterl hr Franklin

? On the old Boston and New Haven turnpike in the southern part of New London county, Conn.,, is an old mile stone, notched and moss-grown, that was set there by Benjamin Franklin. When the highway was laid out Frank lin got the job of setting its milestones, and he did it in an original way. lie set out from Boston in comfortable chaise that he had built, and a gang of men followed him with a team that conveyed the stones. Franl1lin's vehicle had a peculiar machine that marked the miles according to the revolutions of the wheels. He drove all the way between Boston and the Elm city. This historic stone is alongside of the John Champion farm in Lyme.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
A HEROIC COUPLE.
The Wonderful Performance of a Sea
 Captain and His Wife.

The Wonderful Performance of a Sea
 Captain and His Wife.
 News comes from Honolulu that ship ping men il that port were recently surprised to sec the brig G. H. Douglass, supposed to have been lost on coral reef at Butaritari, sail into port with master and crew in the last stage of ex- haustion from overwork and hunger.
 Capt. Holland, the master at the time of the wreck, sold the vessel for five hundred dollars to E. D. Reid, master of the trading schooner Reid. He got the vessel off the reef, patched up the bottom and then started with her for Honolulu. His voyage was remarlla- ble. He had to make it without chro- nometer or log, and with broken pumps. The vessel was leaking badly. Besides this, half of the provisions were lost, and for the last four days before reaching Honolulu Capt. Reid and his wife went without food. They did no manual labor and gave their share to the men working the pumps.
 The voyage lasted thirty-two days. During this time the men were at the pumps day and night. The water rose six and half inches an hour, and this increased ct the latter end of the trip, when the men were weakest and could barely keep the vessel from becoming water-logged. Capt. Reid was nearly dead from hunger and exposure, but he brought the supposed wrecked vessel into port. The vessel was examined at Honolulu, and was pronounced only slightly injured.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
To ", F WHITE.

Passenger Traffic Manager, A. T. & S. E. R. R.
 Or HENRY 2. GARRISON,
 Immigration Agent, A., T. &S r. R. R. e
 623 Rialto Building. Chicago, III. This railway passes through twelve states and territories, and having no lands of it's own sell has no object in advancing the interests of any special locality, or in giving any other than ab- solutely reliable information. It realizes that thc prosperity of the farmers of the great south west means prosperity to itself also and is thus naturally willing to aid the immigrant as much as possible.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
Apply for Information About THE GREAT
 SOUTHWEST

ssFl.c~a last year farmers netted s1O0 to $20C TssIGi C per acre forfruit grown on land that can be duplicated today for 50 per acre.
 Where S e t9ns @ 9 soRn % hay gng g45th 5a SPe 2aP e which can be bought for SI5 per acre. Where D any 9:hS5 g pT9dgeS a5d sgG9 a4 as swss bles netted as large and larger profits than fruit gAsinoxo the summers are cool, the winters eEifCi Q warm, cyclones unknown and nlala- ria uEheard Of.
 tsEboya thereis the best opening in the world zs ifOi C for honest industry
The St. Johns herald., 1892-10-13
DaSiliSkS.

The basilisll was the most famous of the many fabulous monsters of medic val folklore. According to the popular notion it was matched by Q toad from an egg laid by cock of the common barnyard fowl. In the ancient picture books it was usually represented as an eight-limbed serpent or dragon, some times with and sometimes without wings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
LITTLE e>ECKUPs.

The doctors hada 2 Interesting meeting
The coiored folks held a rally last
night.
The committee on candidates will meet
again next Saturday night.
. Cabs picture of Geo. Clark is a very
good piece of work.
Fresh meats can now be had from the
Refrigerator company
Dead dogs and dead eats and other filth
is abundant in the san Pedro creek be-
tween Commerce and DoloroSa streets.
The republicans are called to meet
again tomorrow night for the purpose Of
considering county politics.
The German American citizens will al
so send delegates TO the convention next
Tuesday!
The revolt among some of the Mexican
voters is worrying few OF the candl-
dates.
You will make no mistake in putting
some Of your surplus money in good prop
erty. Ask John T. HaMbeton q Co.
about IT,.
What's ring? A round collar on the
peoples necks.
The X. P. Uniform Rank now meets on
the second and fourth Tuesday of each
month.
The candidates are on a still hunt, and
are trying to swap horses.
Judge Noonan does not belong to the
ring, but Boss the is afraid to put up
candidate against him.
If MeAllister and Stantield get to pull
ing each others hair, the Boss will step
in and take the pie.
Judge Noonan is with the people. Good
bye ring.
The ring cannot trot out a man to beat
w. M. Locke. He is with the people. =
1t would not be surprising to hear that
the big "Iniun' was trying to get on the
p .ople's ticket.
If either McClusky or SeffeI is nominal
ed they will be elected.
If Nat don't be very nice the Boss will
o rder him dropped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Dukes Wife" Makes a Hit al
the Grand.

"Ihe Dukes Wife" Makes a Hit at
the Grand.
The Dukes Wife," one of James Sher-
idan Knowles most popular plays, was
produced at the Grand opera house last
night to large audience, as is always
the case when MacLean and Prescott are
announced. The play is a thrilling one
from the start and has many features in
II that can be compared with happenings
in reality. In the last act, where St.
Pierre (R. d. MacLeaD) proves the limo
cence of his sister, Mariana, miss Pres
cOtt) whom he had not seen for fifteen
years, brings forth the cheers Of excite
ment from the audience and causes many
to praise highly, the characters.
Mr.. MacLean is handsome, his voice
IS deep and full and his stage presence all
that could be desired. Marie Prescott. an
actress who is very popular 10 the highest
professional circles. assumes the role of
Mariana In most thrilling and COM
mendable manner and her sweet voice
and gift of expression is overly clever.
Ferrado, assumed by Barry Johnston is a
heavy part and the vilainous way in
which Mr.. Johnston performeS his duties,
makes him enemies, so to speak, but
causes numerous complimentary remarks
as to his ability as an artist in this line.
The other characters are good, indeed
very good and the costumes are as superb
as have ever been seen on the American
stage. The performance last night as a
whole was immense and the audience
went away with wonderful moral pic
ture stamped on their memories.
Tonight the same company Will present
Merchant of Venice" and another
crowded house will greet them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
HAPPY JOE KOHR,
He Celebrated His Fortieth Birth
day Anniversary in Great
Silvia

Joseph KOhr, who for fifteen years has
been the popular and efficient night clerk
at police headquarters and who is man
who has host of friends, celebrated mis-
tortieth birthday anniversary at his home
on Camargo street. At s o'clock MeXi-
can string band began ringing out the soft
strains or melody and shortly afterwards
arrived at the hospitable home. Later
the Jolly Ten" brass band made It's ap-
pearance and rendered choice selections
during the few hours of merriment. AT 9
O'Clock Mr. Herman Heiligman, one of
San ADtOniO'S popular boys, escorted Mr..
hohr into the front parlOr, and in few
appropriate and touching remarks. pre-
scented the clever clerk with a handsome
ring, with the initial *" inserted in IL.
in diamonds. Mr.. Kohr was overwhelmed
with joy and only could speak few
words Of gratitude to his friends who
so kindly remembered him. The fun
then began, refreshments were served.
liquids were passed freely and the
many in attendance Joined in numerous
dances, some of which were INDUCED in
by the good natured Captains Hughes and
hennesSy. The presents were numerous
and made a fine display when spread on a
table in the rear parlor. This was an oc
caSion which will linger in the hearts of
the many guests and Mr.. KOhr can safely
say ~ have many dear friends
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Kohr.
Captain and Mrs. William Hennessv,
Captain and Mrs Tom Hughes, Mounted
OFFICER Anton Schumacher and wife, H.
Heiligman and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Brown, A. RecheDtin and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Gueldner, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ].
Sueltentuss, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lutz, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. ScholI, Misses Pauline
Falbert, BERTHA Guedner. Tony and MARY
Brown, Mary HenneSSy, Henry Miller
and wife. Officer A. Peterson. Frank UNI
Scheid, VIM. Eberhard and the Jolly
Ten" band bows
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
A NEW ENTERPRISE.

Will be Open Monday, october 3rd.
The San Antonio Cold Storage and
Manufacturing Company have estab-
lished at the corner of West Com
merce and Casino street, near the
bridge. a depot for the distribution,
wholesale and retail, of refrigerated
meats. smoked meats, sausage, tripe,
etc. Free delivery to any part of the
city; telephone orders. The reiriger-
ated meats can now be had at Hoef
Iing's market, Avenue &; Herpel, on
Avenue D; Armand, in Main Market
Kilgore, corner Romano and San
Pedro avenue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
A LEAP YEAR PARTY.
FOnr Young Ladies CUmpIime Mt
the sttrner Sex at SchiInng's
place


On Grand avenue. last night, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schillinp, A
pleasant entertainment was given and
was participated in by number
of young ladies and gentlemen. 1t
was a leap year garden fete and dance
given by Misses Lena Alexander. Louise
trasch, Annie Weber and Nellie Lam
dauer, four young ladies quite prominent
in society circles of this city. The vOnng
ladies fully held up the reputation Of their
sex and made it an occasion long to be
remembered.
In the beautiful Schilllng garden
ere, was tai Bile beautifully decorated
and laden with any number of sand
witches, cake and other good eata-
bles, which, at the midnight hOur.
were devoured by the congregation
OF merry ma kerS. Before and after lunch,
this assemblage of jolly young peopIe
danced and danced, in the large dining
hall, to RocO Persia's music, commencin9
at $3.50 p. m, and concluding at > a. m,
Beer and lemonade were served to the
thirsty dancers and heartily enjoyed.
Those in attendance, besides the com
mittee named, were Misses Gresham
Katie Sense, Lena Webber, Annie Law.
renee, Julia Vogt, Louise Richter. Ella
Hughes, Nellie Sherman, Martha Phil.
lips, Rosa Ketula, Messrs. Stone. Hala.
muda, Weber, Aug. Frasch, Wagenfuehr
koehler, Sommers, Lawrence, Richter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To all persons holding claims against
the San Antonio IL Arkansas Pass
Railway Company:
All persons holding claims against
the San Antonio & Arkansas Pass
Railway Company, or the receivers
thereof, unpaid, are hereby notified
to file the same with me, and to fur
nish the necessary proof to establish
the same, on or before the 3rd day of
October next. No claim will be re-
ceived or heard after that date.
j. r. FLEMING,
1871 Master-in-C hancery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
& MARK,
LADIES' Shoes.

We have made arrangements to handle
the goods produced by the celebrated
Edwin c. Burt & Cos factory. These
shoes are on par with the best goods
ever introduced and are acknowledged
to be the lowest priced fine goods in the
market, being exceedingly stylish, very
durable, elegant and justly popular. We
have them in every width and every
style toe and heel desired,
See our $3.50 Ladies' Dongola Button
Boot has late Vienna toe and patent
Josie tips, in all sizes and widths.
In Cloth Tops, our new lines at 81. so
are beauties, they have patent tips in all
widths and sizes.
Our $I.e5 Ladies Button Boot stands
on equility with any $3.50 shoe made
for elegance and durability they are all
right. We have this quality in Opera,
Paris, Globe and Common Sense toes
and heels, all sizes, to s.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
Registration OF Voters.

Notice is hereby given that l will open
the books of my Office for the registration
of all voters in the city of San Antonio,
county of Bexar, Texas, according to Iawf
at my Off .e in the county court house, .
Soledad street. on the first Tuesday OF
October. A. D., 1892, it being the 4th day
of said month and that | will keep the
same open for twenty consecutive days,
Sunday excluded, from s o'clock a. m. till
o'clock p. m. of each day.
San Antonio, Texas, September q, A..
d 1892. A. SANTLEBEN, Registrar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
Deaths.

J. p. Austin, typhoid malarial fever, on
California street, age 30 years.
Infant of James Marinal, still born, on
Crockett street.
Andreas DulInig, heart disease, at 127
South street, aged &c years.
August Beyer, apOplexy, at l57 North
street, aged 81 years.
Juan Rodriguez, bowel complaint, at
AS Water street, aged 10 months.
Infant of Juan 'Cadeno, premature
birth, at 3l3 North East street, still born.
Infant of j. Marks, tetaneis, at los
Ninth street, aged 10 days.
Francis DeveElier Young, hamilton, al
1922 North Plum street, aged l3 month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
a NEW MOVE,

WHICH WILL INTEREST CLOSE
BUYERS IN FURNITURE.
Prior to the arrival of our immense
stock of Furniture and Carpets, W hich
our Mr.. J. w. Rreitling is going to
purchase 10 the East, we have decided
TO reduce the price on the present
stock on hand twenty-five per cent
lower than the present low price, in
order to make room for the coming
Fall styles. Avail yourself of this
opportunity. Anyohe in need of fur
niture is invited to call, as we can
save them big money on all kinds OF
household goods in our line,
10 I'm HAGER, MOTHS Il BREITLING.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
A CHALLENGE.

Not being satisfied with the outcome OF
the last match between Mr.. Nelson,
champion bantam weight of the world
and myself, hereby challenge Mr.. Nell
son to again wrestle me Gr8co- Roman
style, best 3 in falls, within one month
from date, for $500 side.
CHAS. HUNTER,
1t* Champion Middle Weight of Canada.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
Childpen'S Shoes.

Our specially of handling fine shoes
for children is so we'll known that we
feel no need of elaboration on the SUBJ
ject further than to say that we have
added several new lines this season, thus
making as complete and as desirable a
stock of Children's foot wear as one
could wish to see-they embrace every
new style and stand unrivaied for neat.
ness and durability.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
REMOVAL! REMOVAL!
III. Harms, Mems Furnisher,

Has removed his stock to the new Ash
building, (next to the Reuter- building),
where, with fine location, more room,
better accommodations in every way, and
a fine new stock of all the latest novelties
in mems furnishings, he is better than
ever able to serve the trade. He invites
his friends, patrons and the public gener-
ally to call and see him in his new quar-
RS. y 70 lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
THE OPENING CONTINUES
This Week.

This Week.
At the request of nun 6ers of Ladies
who were crowded out from obtaining
q good look at our Millinery Exhibit,
We will prolOng the opening tor the
rest of the week.
Souvenirs for every lady that visits
any part of the house this opening
week. 92S st JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
Struck Town again,

travelling evangelist, came to town last
night from New Orleans, and is feeding
at the Menger. He is accompanied by his
brother, M. Saper, who is taking orders
for trunks. They have their speeches
down fine, and will call on the merchants
for couple of days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
BEAUTIFUL LOTS FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL LOTS FOR SALE
On easy terms and only 6 per cent
interest, situated one mile east of
postoffice, on high hill. overlooking
the city, only three blocks from street
car line, and good plank walk all the
way. Graded streets and water
mains. Call on or address
G. L. DIGNowITY,
s 81 I'm No 425 Pine street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

Rats will leave. n snip. There are
some honest men yet in the country.
Judge Noonan will be run as the
peoples candidate. w. M. Locke
mas also refused to ran on the ring
ticket. Look out for the next move.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
Choir Rehearsal.

There will be a choir practice for the
Sam Jones meetings on Saturday even
ing at p. m. This choir is to be led by
Prof. E. o. Excel of Chicago. Singers
without regard to UNCONVENTIONAL lines
urged to join. The committee wish to
secure 100 at least.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
LONG LAKE LOTS.

Only few more left. Who wants them?
Thirty and thirLy-ive dollars each on
long time. Drop me postal card, and !
will call and show them to you.
921 If w. S. HADLEY. Smith Block,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

MADAME VIRGINI DONALDSON
Will open her dancing school on sat
urday Oct. l. Children's class, Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday. Cen
tIemen's class, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. 6 % st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

PREVENTIVE FOR CHOLERA!
Koch's Sure Proven tative and Chol-
era Cure, sold at Ais f. Commerce st..
Used with great success In Russia,
Germany, Australia and England.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

SELF FEEDING HEATING STOVES.
Call and examine our superb line of
self feeding base heaters. 81. Schultze,
Jr., will sell you any thing from a cup
and saucer to parlor suit, on the
easy payment plan.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

THE ENTIaE.sToCK OF eUGeIES
At less than cost at Johpson's Carri-
age Reposity, South Flores st. 8 s I'm
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MIII BE CLOSED.

WILL BE CLOSED.
In observance of Yom Kippur, our
store will be closed all day Saturday.
Open Monday morning at Z O'Clock.
929 2t JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

BARGAINS IN VEHICLES
At Johnsons Carriage Repository
South Flores street. 9S I'm
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DR.. WlLkE

DR.. WlLkE
Has removed his residence to his new
building. No. 1873 Taylor, cor. Fourth
street. Office will remain at Alamo
Insurance building. 8 30 st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

JoHNsoN'S CARRIAGE REPOSITORY
Is closing out all vehicles at st. Louis
prices. 9S I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30

TEN-YEAR GUARANTEE
With every domestic. Alamo Sew
ing Machine Co.. 211 N. Presa st. I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
DR.. S. BURG,

Late Physician Imp, Hospital Vienna
Office Re ter Building, Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-30
THE DAlWIGk.

313 s. Alamo st. Best table board at 25c
a meal or IS a week. 1T I'm