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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
Frances Hodgson Burnett's Workshop,

Frances Hodgson Burnett's Workshop.
Seated in her study, on the third floor
of her pleasant house on Massachusetts
avenue, where much of her literary work
has been accomplished prior to her go
ing abroad three years since, and where
a forthcoming novel will be completed
within the next few months, Mrs. Bur-
nett, in answer to series of questions,
talked on in charming fashion concern
ing those topics in which the public feels
the greatest interest concerning her.
The study is just the kind of room
which on entering impresses one with
desire TO linger and either, seated in one
Of the big armchairs by the open fire,
lose ones self in thought, or, seated on
the diyan in the bay window, settle COM
fortably down among the cushions with
a favorite book. The hangings are in
Vandyke red, brocaded with touches of
yellow, which latter color predominates
in the carpet, over which rugs are scat
tered about. Before the fire is big rug
of dark fur, and on the walls are pictures
innumerable, engravings and etchings.
for the most part of figures in easy,
graceful attitudes, and peaceful bits of
landscape which give a restful sense tc
the eye
The shelves above the high mantel
were filled with bric-a-brac, and on the
east wall, just above the corner, across
which the desk is drawn, on a small
bracket, stands photograph of her son
Vivian, with pottery jar Of Parma VIC
lets beside it. The desk is of course
the object of primary interest in the
room. This is a broad, fiat topped one,
of oak, carved aboit the edges, and on
the ponderous legs of which on either
side of the front are receptacles for books
and papers, and the carved doors are
ornamented with brass lock and hinges.
The only things on topin addition to the
inkstand and leather writing pad are two
little frames holding photographs of her
sons. Before the desk is an antique
chair of carved Washington Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18

that have not gone on increasing in
numbers and usefulness and doing work
of the most practical and improving
nature.
In the south there has been a general
awakening, and there, where perverted
ideas of chivalry have opposed the
mental development of the weaker sex,
it means much more than in the north.
New Orleans has one of the most able
and influential women's clubs in the
United States. One of the leading news
papers Is owned and managed by a
woman, and there are many women en-
ployed upon its staff in the most i'm
portant capacities. Elsewhere through
out the south women are beginning to
assert their mental power and are con-.
tributing to the newspapers and to that
phenomenal literature which seems to
have come into existence full grown.
In the north, where there is broader
liberty and larger opportunities, there
seems to be scarcely any limitation put
upon intellectual aspirations of women.
The Chautauqua circle, subject to
criticism as it may be, has been ire
mendous pioneer. 1t has made it posi-
BILE for those whose education was neg
lected or interrupted by household cares.
to take up systematic course of reading
and pursue it diligently toward definite
aim. This has led to desire for further
knowledge, and university extension
will afford still greater aid for thorough
instruction.
The w. T.. T. y. has also been won
derful educational force throughout the
entire country. Its members have been
lifted out of petty cares and have been
brought into the contemplation of broad
questions of ethics and of national policy.
Even though they may be charged with
onesidedness, there is progress in the
very desire to know, and there is always
the possibility of swinging back to the ra-
tional means from an irrational extreme
Literary clubs, as has been stated, can
not be numbered and innumerable others
have been formed for the study of the
constitution, of parliamentary laws, with
classes in art and the natural sciences.
and travel classes with their profuse il
Illustrations. The Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution have given an impetus
to the consideration of American history,
and the various philanthropic and re-
formatory organizations afford the brains
and executive talent of women exercise
in other important directions.
The question is, How will all this
eventually be applied? Knowledge was
never yet passive power. That it will
be manifested in better homes and in a
higher type Of the human being goes
without saying. But it is also possible
that crisis shall arise in which it shall
be of lasting and even of saving value to
the state.-Chicago Inter Ocean
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
Mrs. Gainsborough'S Diamonds.
By JULIAN HAWTHORNE

tCopyright, lS92, by D. Appleton & Co., and
Published by special arrangement
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
The fastest homiug pigeon, Of which

The fastest homing pigeon, of which
accurate records were taken. is the
property OLA. ?. Baldwin, Of Newark
N. J. On being liberated in Boutte,
La, it returned home, 1850 miles
in an incredible short time. In
one year it journeyed $3.50 miles,
returning each time with great speed
to its loft. No other pigeon, it is be-
lieved, has been known to make such
a distance.
The fastest typewriter in the world
is declared to be Frank E. McGurrin,
Of Salt Lake City. His record is 1249
words minute, exclusive Of errors,
from dictation. On a single memo
rized sentence be wrote at the ratio Of
1866 words a minute. The fastest
woman typewriter, Miss Orr, of New
York, was defeated by McGurrin by
three words, Miss 0rr's best record
was SO 4-5 words a minute. On. a
later test McGurrin wrote 104 words
in one minute blindfolded, and 131
words from dictation il fifty-nise sec
onds. This last performance, at Port.
land, Ore, was not official.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
How a Verdict Was Reached


81 do not see how a jury can bring in
such verdict as the jury did in the
case of Anna Maria Williams VS.. the
Walton & Whann Company said a
man to reporter the day after the
verdict was rendered. "Either the
widow was entitled to no damages OF
she should have received more than 5000
In fact, the bulk of that will disappear
before she gets it, because the lawyer
in such cases, usually gets 40 to so pei
cent of the damages awarded
Inquiry among the jury developed
the fact that nine of the jurymen were
in favor of awarding damages from the
first but three were opposed unless the
damages were merely nominal. They
considered that the deceased Joshua
Williams was old and would have died
in the ordinary course Of events, before
many years. furthermore the jury was
not convinced thoroughly that there
was any culpable negligence on the
part of the company, although they
noted the fact that no such fatalities Oh
accidents had occurred before, nor had
any occurred since the one in question.
The whole jury was unanimous in the
opinion that no heavy damages should
be awarded, and there was reaction
from the freedom with which damages
were awarded against the city in re-
cent suits. The verdict was the aver
age of the aggregate amount of dam
ages awarded by each jurymen divided
by the number of jurymen. Sunday
Star.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
For over Fire yYenrs

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by millions of IN others tol
their children while teething. IF dis
turbed at night and broken of your rest
by sick child suffering and crying with
pain of Cutting Teeth send at once and
get bottle of ssMrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for Children Teething. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer immediate.
ly. Depend upon it, mothers, there Is nc
mistake about it. 1t cures Dirarhae, reg
ulates the stomach and Bowels, cures
Wind Collie, softens the Gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup for children teething il
pleasant to the taste and is the prescrip
ton of one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
the world. Be sure and ask for "Mrs
Windows Soothing Syrup" m-5-1 y.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac.
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
Of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
tion, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat and Lung affections. also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful cura-
tive powers in thousands Of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive and desire to relieve human
suffering, will send free of charge, to
all who desire it, this recipe, in Ger
man, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper. W. A. MOVES,
s20 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
m19-t
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
Dakota's Pump snake--A Lie.

In central Dakota, on the "Missouri
bottoms" there exists one of natures
strongest freaks. The settlers term it
the "pump snake" How it came
there and where it came from is yet
unknown. 1t first made its appear
ance in Emmons county in the spring
time of 1886. A full grown pump
snake measures about sixteen feet in
length and about three inches in diam
eter. They are of gregsrious habits.
roaming the prairies in Ia herds, as
many as 800 having taau utad in
a single flock. Z
In dissecting ons Of these optics
thsre is found a tube, which extends
from the root of the jaw to the ex-
temity of the tail and terminates in
an opening. This tube is about two
inches in diameter and lined with a
tough, yielding substance similar to
rubber. The pump snake is easily
trained 10 answer the call of man.
The inhabitants of this section trap
them in large numbers.
A farm on Cat Tail creek has a
flock of twenty pump snakes trained
to a remarkable degree of proficiency,
At the blast Of a whistle the snakes
assemble on the banks Of the creek.
The leader (there is always a leader
to herd of these snakes, who is elected
by two-thirds majority dashes into
the water Of the creek, leaving only
the extremity Of its tail on the bank.
Another snake Immediately grasps
the end of the leaders tail in its jaws,
third snake takas hold of the second
snakes tail in similar manner, and
SO on, extending to the water tfoughs
in the cattle yards, 300, feet away.
The leading snake begins to swallow
or pump the water Of the creek, which
passes through the long line Of snakes
as it would through rose, and falls
IN a heavy stream into the trough.
The agriculturist told of an extra.
ordinary circumstance which occurred
short time ago. While working in
the field near his home he observed
flames issuing from the roof Of his
barn. Wild with excitement he hur-
ried to the burning building, only to
see that it was hopeless task for him
self alone to attempt to extinguish the
flames. In despair he gazed on the
destruction. Suddenly he heard a
loud rustling in the tall grass, whence
issued bis herd Of pump snakes on the
run. The leader hurled himself into
the creek, the rest instantly adjusting
themselves heads and tails from the
creek to the burning building.
The last snake, standing on its head
waved its long and flexible ody, from
the tail of which issued a stream of
water that was thrown with terrific
force on the burning building. Back
and forth dashed the tail end of the
living hose, squirting the water where
it would do the most good, while the
loud pumping of the leader could be
heard above the roar ofthe confagra-
ton. Within fifteen minutes the last
spark was out. Then, and not until
then, did the pump snakes quit work.
They were completely exhausted, the
leader having tainted dead away.
The main part of the building and
its contents were saved, thanks to the
presence of mind of these wonderful
snakes.-Fire and Water.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
An Only Daughter Cured of ConsumI
fi0n

An Only Daughter Cured of Consump
tion.
When death was hourly expected, all
remedies having failed, and DIR. Il.
James was experimenting with the
many herbs of Calcutta. he accidentally
made preparation which cured his
only child of Consumption. His child
is now in this country, and enjoying
the best of health. He has proved to
the world that Consumption can be
positively and permanently cured.
The Doctor now gives the recipe free,
only asking two 2-cent stamps to pay
expenses. This herb. also cures Night
Sweats, Nausea at the Stomach, and
will break up a fresh cold in twenty
four hours. Address CRADDoCK 81 Co.,
1882 Race Street, Philadelphia, naming
this paper.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
Half Rates to Cincinnati, o., via
Pennsylvania Railroad.


For the benefit of delegates and yisi-
tors to the Prohibition National Con,
vention at Cincinnati, o., on june
29th and 3Oth, 1892, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets to Cincinnati, u, from all
principal stations OF its lines, at q
single fare for the round trip. The
tickets will be sold June 9th and 2Sth.
good going only ON date of sale as
stamped on back, but not later than
for trains leaving initial point of ticket
June 26th. The return coupons will
be good to return on date stamped on
back by agent at Cincinnati, but not
good for return passage to initial point
after July 9th.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
they Didn't Care.
Young Allsap and his bride were

Young Allsap and his bride were
on their wedding tour.
And they didn't care who knew it.
Her head rested on his manly
shoulder; her golden hair streamed
down over the back. of the car seat
and his protecting arm was around
her.
Tweetness," he said, in a voice
whose wealth of tenderness the rear
of the train utterly failed to drown.
Whose little girly girl?'
"Oors, dovey dove" she responded.
"Is its little curly purly head all
comf'ble?'
"Dest Wight"
Wuv me very much, pet :"
"I wuv 90 bushels and bush -"
Brakeman" grasped the passenger
two seats back of them, family, for
Heavens sake, come and raise this
window r"-Chicago Tribune.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

In pursuance of the usual custom the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets for the Fourth OF
July holiday between all stations on its
system east of Pittsburg and Erie, at
a rate of two cents per mile.
These tickets, which open up rare
chance for holiday touring, will be
sold on July 1st, I'd, Sd. and 4th, and
will be valid for return until July 5th,
1892, inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

"I think she is twe-faced creat-
ure." said one ofthe girls Indignantly.
80, no." returned Miss Cordial, "if
she had two faces she would never use
this one" Washington Star.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

"How do you know Jimpson is
crazy p aHe's talking out Of his
head" That's . good, sign. He usu-
ally talks only out of his mouth. y
N. Y. Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

As no roads are SO rough as those
that have just been mended so no
sinners are so intolerant as those who
have just turned saints. Texas Sift-
ings.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

This world is SO crowded that you
can't pat one man on the back with
out stepping on another mans toes
when you do it.-Atchison Globe.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
Tat M;.ta,tsttipt
Thur.day IAftsrnosn. june 2s. lss2
He and She.

He called her his dear little cloud,
And when she asked him why
He said, because she carried airs
And held herself 90 high.
"You couldn't be a cloud" she said,
with angry little twists,
Because, no matter where you were,
You never would be mist"
Cloak Review.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

Let married people take lesson
from their shoes. lfthey were exactly
alike they wouldn't make well.ftsing
pair.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

HDaily. sDaily except Sunday
stops to leave passen gers from VIII
gers for points south of DsImar.
Stops on signal, or no notice to con-
IN" stops to leave passengers from vii.
mington or points south.
Up" stops to leave passengers from points
south OF Deimar, or take passengers for
"tn Stops to let on passengers from noints
south of Harrington.
NEwCAsTLE AoooMMoDATIoN TRAIHs-Leav q
and II % q. m, $50 4.40 and 6l5 D. M. week
days. Leave New Castle at $50 a. m and
lola p. N: daily and 1.20, 4.15. 5.s5 and tn p.
Express trains leaving Harrington 7.5o a.
% nn aIriysng aogo at e ss m week days
via Porters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS.
Delaware, MARYLAND Il VIRGINIA
B., = Leave Harrington for Franklin
and way stations at 1890 a. m weekdays
syE SsS P M tSdiays ani1rssaays ana SatTr-
500 a. m. weekdays, 200 D. m. TUESDAYS.
Thursdays and Saturdays.
1ess s s S5 tor b GsorsfsseEn aDa
For Rehoboth leave Harrington, loss a. IN
saS ess 7sc sScesaaag ~ sls ssetpsning
For Berlin, leave Harrington lo.ss a. m.
WSck- udyS huQ Ooo ID. In. xueSQdYS, HQuT9-
day. and Saturday. Returning leave Berlin
7.07 q. m. weekdays, 2.59 p. N. Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturdays.
For Chincoteague Island, train leaving
Harrington 10. q. m. weekdays, connects at
Franklin City with steamer tor Chino o tea
que Island. Returning, steamer leaves 500
q. m. connecting with train arriving at Har-
rtngton 9.0l q. m. weekdays.
QUEEN ANNE & KENT r. R.-Leave Town.
send for Centrevilie and way stations s.25 /.
m, and 535 p. M, weekdays. Returning,
leave Centreville 7.30 q. M, and 800 p m.
weekdays.
DELAWARE q CHEsAPEAKE r. R.-Leave
Clayton tor Oxford and way stations 9.42
M, 5.55 p. M, weekdays. Returning teaye
Oxford SO q. M, and $40 p. M, weekdays.
CANBRIDGE & SEAFoRD Z. R.-Leave Seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations
10 q. m, weekdays, and on TUESDAYS
Thursdays and Saturdays, 7.l0 d. m. Return
ing, leave Cambridge G. 80 i m, and on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 800 p. m.
Porter with Newark q Della.
ware City railroad. At Townsend, with Queen
Anne's and Kent Rail Road. At Clayton, with
Delaware and Chesapeake Rail Road and Bal
timore and Delaware Bay Railroad. At Har-
ringtOn, with Delaware, Maryland & Virginia
Railroad. At Seaford, with Cana mbridge and
Seaford Rail Road. At Delmar, with New
York, Philadelphia q Norfolk, Wiconico q
Pocomoke. and Peninsular Railroads.
CHAs. E. PUGH, General Manager
J. r. WOOD Gen. Pass. Aren't.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

mn mTU Pianos s14o, Organs sss Want
DEAll i agents. Catalogue free. d.
Beatty, Washington, N. j. E
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

Little Girl-"I wonder what's tn
reason all our school-teachers 60 an
get married" Little Boy guess
it's cause they like to boss. Good
News.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
The CroVning Event.

The browning event this sea-
son has been accomplished by
us in the splendid results that
we show in the manufacture
of Clothing.
We challenge any one in the
trade to show asgood styles, as
good workmanship and as good
appearance as our Clothing
gives when worn by our Gus
toners.
In The design and cut of our
Clothing we show taste and
styles of the most experienced
designers in the country, and
in order to get the proper
styles that are worn we recon-
mend all Clothing purchasers
to buy here.
Everything ready now for a
large business. Come in and
see us and examine the beau
tiful effects and elegant styles.
and witness the large crowds
of customers who congregate
here daily to buy our clothing.
Prices are the lowest.
Children's Suits, $500 to $500
Bows /" 500 500
Mems !" 1000 1900
Suits to Order, $500 $500
Working Pants, LOO 200
Fine Dress 200 500
GARITEE, SON & ALLEN,
TOWER HALL.
5l8 MARKET STREET.
5l1 & 6l3 Minor Street, Phlia.
NOTICE.
JOHN BIGGS.
Attorney-at-LaW,
Has removed his offices to No. 9ls Market
Street, Wilmington. Will now give his
entire attention TO private practice Pm
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

Ethel-"There is one thing l fear
you have forgotten, Mr.. Stalate. Sta
late-aWhat is that ?" Ethel THE
way home" IN. Y. Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

Fourth Of July Excursions on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

wsakness Debility Impsred Memory and Deeay
s resulting from youthful errors or sn orsrworK
oids Young OF Middle Aged don'tsuaer any longer.
sars no experment have everything known 70
sea and eases solIeited
ne wno aied relief cnce Fresh cured IN
70 dsys Hospital experiences Germany Kns
france and AUSTRIA eertncates and diplomas prove
&1k mn viii be paid 70 an advertising doetsrs vRs
s.,..' - can prove q sreatskin. knovsdgs and
ano Nno can SHOW ~ many patients
cured can after quacks and advertising doetor had
ruined tnen SEND % stamp for book TRUTH" Shd Ixorn
exposing quacks and advertising doeors Win
snef ase and guarantees restmons their
40 not posses and aeir scheme reundnr
nsner which cnres out used dccoys result
u run OF thousands 81 condding vctins Oyc- zouxs
and Saturday Erenings from se sundsys from 70 IA Rs
kefersuees see wednesday and Saturday Phiia. Tmes
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
Ghe Traufler.
Phila. Win. aId Baltimore R. R
Delaware Division.
NoRrHwARD.

ON and after June 20, 1892. trains VIII
lea We as fOllOWs.- -
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
FOR SALE OR RENT.

a COMM0DIUs and conveniently located
Il owelling on the corner of Broad and
Crawford Streets with garden attached =
immediate possession given. For terms
apply to THE MISSES BURNHAM. "
MIppLETowS, Dec, 1891. 8m
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

l have received within the past
few days a very handsome line of
goods which l now offer. They
are of the latest patterns and de-
signs and will be sold at very
reasonable prices. Look at the
front window display.
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

The latest styles of cards and type
are g used and the W workmanship is the best
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23

ULCERS, Blotehes, Pimplas. asrs
Mouth Throat, Irritatiens, Scala
tngs, lnhammations, Kidneys
BLADDER, Lost vitalisv. Rssk basf
Middletown transcript., 1892-06-23
Dr.Theel.

688 Espssn ~ sss.I. EpSsse psIl.a.,yIs.:. ss: !.
Ths most reliable and sueeessfuf
specialist for aildiseasss Of bsth
ssxssi
Special Diseases, ,Blaad Poison
The Progress., 1892-12-17

prefer to instruct their advisers to
push the anti-option bill through.
They would rather trust the cotton's
future to the condition of things
when this bill will be in operation
than otherwise.
They can readily see how it is pos
5ible for gamblers in futures to com
bine and bull the market for the pur-
pose of deceiving the public till az
ter the Senate rejects the bill. 1t
seems to US that the Republican
Senate could incircle its closing acts
with glory and leave as pleasant
remembrance of its official actions a
grand name for each member of its
body by passing this bill, and then
President Harrison could immortal
ize himself by signing the it.
The Progress., 1892-12-17
THE ANTi-CPTION BILL.

"The anti-option-b bill will not pa: s
the Senate" is the statement made by
some claiming to be authorities on
the subject. Several reasons are as
signed for this, all of which are ''for
public good" OF all of the classes
considered, the farmers are on the
premium list. The price of cotton is
advancing, these considerate anshor-
titles say, aud if this bill pas es It viii
send quotations downward at a hur-
ricane's pace. Oh how thoughtful,
and how the farmers do love, admire,
respect aud adore these parties for
their thoughtful care and protection
in this matter. But if these gentle
men will not consider it too much OF
a rebuff, the farmers prefer to do their
own thinking or at sleast select their
ewn advisers, and while doing so