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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-04
MY REALM.
I'm sitting way up in my study.

I'm sitting way up in my study,
Way up on topmOst floor,
Immersed in congenial abstraction,
Oblivious, behind closed door.
All around me dwells silence profound;
The most soothing of stiffness reigns;
i heed not the tick of the clock
IT'S music to overweight brains.
Overhead, all around me. are people,
Snugly quartered on rack and on shelf;
Many thousands of all sorts of fellows,
And the ruler of all-that's myself
Commands them at will. They obey me,
From sovereign way down to thrall-
The scholar, the soldier, the courtier-
They go and they come at my call.
Withal I've trusty companion,
The closest, the best of all friends,
To whom | impart every secret.
What willing ear my partner lends!
He chimes with my thoughts to nicely:
He comforts and charms and cajoles;
Holds the balance of judgment before me,
Meier opposes me, yet still controls.
And still I'm alone if wish So
They wouldn't intrude if they could.
They obey, yet they're not sycophantic;
Never loud; ne'er profuse; never rude,
And if they dts seldomD grow tiresome,
I've the remedy in my own hands:
/ shut up my books, lay down my pipe
I'm the car. They obey my commands.
f. w. Schwartz in Homemaker.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-04
Some Powerful Voices.

The question has often been asked,
"Who was the most loud voiced man of
history9" The answer usually is that it
was Stentor, of whom Homer says his
voice was as loud as that of fifty other men
combined and from which we get the
phrase "Stentorian voiced;" but we have
record of two historic 'shriekers" an
terror to Homer. We read where ST.
twelve men of the city of Sarton, and that
Levi beheaded one man with his own
sword. In chapter 3S, verse Al, of the
book referred to, the story is related in the
following words, And the sons of Jacob,
seeing that they could not prevail over the
twelve, Simeon gave loud and tremen-
dous shrek and the eleven remaining men
were stunned by the awful Shrek"
In chapter 80, same book, verse 10. we
find the following account of the battle of
the sons of Jacob with the inhabitants of
the city of Gaash. 1t seems as though the
battle was both in the front and in the
rear, and that the warriors ON the wall
were throwing spears and hurting stones
upon the sons of Jacob. What next oc-
Cured, as related in chapter and verse
above cited, is recorded in these words:
"And Judah, seeing that the men Of
Gaash were getting too heavy for them,
gave piercing and tremendous shrek,
and all the men of Gaash were terrified at
Judah's cry, and men fell from the wall at
those that were without as well as those
within the city were greatly afraid of their
lives"-St Louis Republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-04
Criticism.

A German cello player was asked his
opinion of a violinist who was making
quite stir in the musical world.
''He hat a fine Instrument" said the
'cellist to friend who was asking his
opinion of the violinist.
''Oh, JAP replied the other impatiently,
"but ask you how does he blay"
To which the 'cellist with slight move
ment of his shoulders only answered. "He
hat fine Instrument. say to you he
hat vera fine insthrumentp'- Youths
Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-04
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE
/. g. G. NJ Railroad.

/. g. G. NJ Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
For St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or M. K. & T -. 5:45 a m
For st. Louis via Iron Mountoin 90 p m
For Laredo 9:55 m
ARRIVALS.
From St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and NJ, K. and T. ..9:3S m
From St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and M. K. and 1000 p IN
From Laredo 5:35 p m
Soutnern:Paoific Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST. ..
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston S:45 m and p N
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston m and 4:o5 P. m
THROUGH WEST. ..
Leaves for San Francisco, FL Paso
and Eagle Pass ABS p m
Arrives from San Francisco, FL
Paso and Eagle Pass. BIS m
S. A. g. A. P. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Sunday 500 p III
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday e:55 a m
Leaves for Corpus Christi, Rockport
Beelille, daily except Sunday, 1880 p M
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily except
Sunday -. GAS m
From Cornus Christi Rockport
Beeville, daily except Sun. =. 2:55.p m
From Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday $40 p m
Mallory Steamer sail from Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-04

kezlah was busy gathering the uprooted
potatoes into basket and piling the piece
of splintered wood.
''Dah, now! What tell you, Keziah"
said Amos. ''You put so little 'pendence
in everybody, de elements deyselves halter
to cum down an split dat tree an dig dem
taters to shame you out'n yo' onbelief."-
NJ. 4. Saffold in Kate Fields Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

was twice unanimously elected super
visor of the town. In 1879 he returned
to Saginaw and went into the lumber
business with his father and brother as
member Of the firm Of Aaron Linton
& Sons.
In 1888 he was elected alderman Of
the Seventh ward. Three years later he
was the only successful Republican can
didate for the legislature from Saginaw.
He introduced the bill providing for the
incorporation and regulation of building
and loan associations. In 1890 Mr.. Lin
ton was the Republican nominee for
lieutenant governor. and although the
Democrats were successful he ran far
ahead of his ticket. Last spring he was
elected mayor of consolidated Saginaw
by majority of 1862, although the
city is ordinarily Democratic by very
broad margin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Heads of Various Types.

It is interesting to observe how the
shape Of a mans head acts as an index to
his nationality-that is, if you know how
to consult the index. As proof of this,
notice how long and narrow the average
American head is Hats made in Eng
land will not fit such a head at all, the
head being SO long '3fore and aft" as to
make the hat too wide at the sides. With
the Germans it is the reverse, if any diff.
ference. The head of true Rhinelande1
is wide at the temples; if the hat is the ex.
act length, in nine cases out of ten it has
to be stretched sideways in order
to make it fit. English heads
are wide but not 30 pronounced
as those of the Germans There is more OF
"sliding scale with them as to the re-
lative length and breadth.
The Celtic head is almost invariably
round or oval, and without pronounced
chronological "bumbs." For general
smootlmess of the cranial protuberancs
the Italian comes next to the Celts, either
of the two besting the classic Greeks in
that respect. Odd as it may seem, anatom.
lists declare that the Turkish skull is al.
most identical in shape, size, ETC., with
that of the enlightened nineteenth century
inhabitant Of the United States. Hat
dealers, such as makers, furnishers, etc.,
say that the heads Of all nations are gradu.
ally growing larger. In 1860 the average
hat used was 8 rs, to-day it is IA.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

instant recognition, and she was in great
demand among the women. The old
Queen Mother of Amman had been blind
for years, and hailed with delight the
prospect of relief held out to her by the
French lady physician. Madame Ribart,
for that was her name, I'd suddenly q
few hours before the operation on the
queen was to be performed, the result, it
is believed, of the strain upon her health
which her Egyptian experiences had en-
tailed. Probably no European woman
ever knew so much of the inner life of the
Oriental harem and of it's dark side as did
this ex-grisette. CARRIE CARELESS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
CRISP AND CASUAL.

The American people spend SO, 900, 900
. year for letter postage.
Prussia has only one factory that makes
playing cards, and its annual profits
amounts to 100000.
A Roman scientist, DR.. Fornesari, ha
demonstrated that tobacco smoke Kill
nearly all kinds Of germs.
An American is doing time in a Mexican
Jail for violating an old law which forbade
nine consecutive marriages.
A COW of Puyallup Valley, IN the State
Of Washington, gives beer instead Of milk.
She was fed on hops, says the story teller.
It is stated that among every 1000
bachelors there are thirty eight criminals;
smong married men the ratio Is only
eighteen per 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
THE GERRYMANDER.
How a Well Known Political Term
Was Coined.

It Is Eighty Years Since the Word Was
First Used. but the Practice 1t De-
scribes Is Still Young and Popular with
the Various Parties.
Elbridge Gerry q hard, as in Carry
was a patriot and statesman, signer
of the immortal declaration and the in
ventor and sponsor Of the ''gerryman-
der" He was governor of Massachu
sets in 1912, and his party majority was
dangerously small in the legislature, SO
he cut Essex county into two districts in
a way the Federalists despised. A wit
said it looked like salamander. 'sSay
rather a Gerrymander," said another,
and the word was born.
Webster recognizes it and defines it as
popularity understood. Governor Gerry
that same year of 1912 was elected to
the vice presidency on the ticket with
James Madison, and in 14died suddenly
in his carriage in Washington city. But
the gerrymander still lives, though the
recent decisions of the supreme court Of
Michigan lay down legal principles
which promise to make an end Of it as
soon as they can be applied elsewhere.
For several years after Gerry's PERFORM
anoe little was heard of the practice,
but since the larger states became polit-
ically close and fuctuating it has -four
ished amazingly.
Ohio presents beautiful field for the
manipulation. The curious way in which
line of counties ruled by one party
runs across the state, while line Of op-
posite politics runs parallel or nearly SO,
makes it possible to cut one way and
make two-thirds Of the districts Demo-
cratic, or the other way and make two
thirds Republican-all on the same vote.
The result has been that for the last
twenty. years or SO the states delegation
in congress was often of opposite poll
tics to the state generally.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
An Unfortunate Admission.

Johnnie had come home late and wat
being questioned as to how he had beer
spending his time.
$50 that little boy next door climbed
the ladder and grew scared when he got
at the top" queried his father, 'tand yoa
went to help him downi"
eyes, father" assented Johnnie.
stWhat made you SO long about It ~
Because" responded the reluctant
Johnnie, ''it had taken nearly half an hour
for me to coax him to go up"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
THE ORIGINAL GERRYMANDER.

J1E CttlS3lNAL GERkS I MANDEHs
Indiana behaved herself fairly well
till the legislature of 1873 decided tc
drive Dan Voorhees, out of congress. II
put his county @of Vigo in a district
which began fifty miles north northwest
of Terre Haute and ran off southeast
nearly to the Ohio-in shape somewhat
like leanback chair with footrest
The resultswas that the people got an.
cry and soon after chose legislature
which sent Daniel to the United States
senate, and there he has remained ever
since.
The 'shoestring district" of Missis.
sippi was long famous. Following the
windings Of the Mississippi for the
length of the state, it was 420 miles long.
AS the negroes showed a marked tend
ency to concentrate in the bayou re.
gion, the legislature Of 1875 thought il
would be good scheme to put all the
"black counties" in one district and let
the colored folks have it. They soon
lost it, however, and now we read in
the Congressional Directory that John
M. Allen, of the First, received arse
votes, and Joseph 81. Beeman. of the
Fifth, 6,303 votes-"w without opposi-
tion."
South Carolina laid out to beat Mis-.
sissippi, and did it the very first trial
by making her famous Seventh district.
Custom and county lines were disre-
garded, and "black townships'' picked
up here and there from northeast Sum
ter down to James island, then around
a three-quarter circle almost to the
place Of beginning, the width of the
district on the southeast being merely q
strip of beach between high and low
tide. When Mr.. Small represented this
district he joined on to the almost
equally famous North Carolina district
of Mr.. O'Hara, and thus these two col
ored gentlemen represented region
some 500 miles in length and nowhere
wider than a county.
The Second Arkansas district is an
other curiosity, and like unto it are the
Eighth Wisconsin, Third Maine, Nine
tenth Illinois, Sixth. Maryland. Second
Alabama, Seventh Missouri, Twenty
seventh Pennsylvania, and last, but far
from least, the Eleventh Kentucky.
This last contains seventeen counties
and is extremely Republican. In many
of these cases, however, the peculiar
shape Of the state has much to do with
the apparent distortion.
It goes without saying that a way
must be found to stop this practice.
And yet the strange fact remains that
when every large state in the Union was
more or less gerrymandered the net re-
suit was just the same rs if all had been
fairly divided--that is. congress had
about the party majority it should have
had according to the popular majority.
AS was SO ably shown by Senator Call,
the disfranchised in one section were
offset by the disfranchised in other Sec
lions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Steamboat For Sale.

The sound and servieeable steamer
the ssCity of Richmond,'' 600 tons,
and having 81 staterO0ms, now run-
ming between Portland and Maehias,
on the route of the Portland, Mt. De-
sert & MachiaS Steamboat Company, is
offered for sale, delivered at either
Portland or Rockland, after July LIST
next. She may now be seen on her
present route. For description an
terms apply to PAYSON TUCKER :, Gen
Maclias Steamboat Company !, Port
land, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Mnyor Of Saginaw.

William S. Linton, mayor Of the city
of Saginaw, Mich, has been nominated
for congress by the Republicans of the
Eighth district of the Wolverine State.
Mr.. Linton is a native Of Michigan
and is thirty-six years Of age. His boy
hood was passed in the Saginaw valley,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Then and Now,

Then and Now.
In ancient days for many an i'll.
We used to take big blue pill.
1t did so surely tear and grippe,
We felt for purgatory ripe.
Today, when sick, we take DIR. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They are gently aperient Or
strongly cathartic, according to size of dose.
Cures Sick Headache, Bilious Headache, Consti-
patton. Indigestion, Bilious Attacks. and all de-
rangements Of the Liver, Stomach and Bowels.
Put up in walls, Theoretically sealed, hence
always fresh and reliable. Purely vegetable,
diet or occupation. Sold by druggists, at 25
cents vial.
.'Ive got an idea for an OPERA" said one writ
er to another.
mo; plot be hanged! know man who
Star STAR - S'
Keep your head free from itching and dand-
ruff by using Halls Hair Remover.
Col. Gorehunter-Ah, my dear Miss Pinkerly,
this is an unexpected pleasure to have you
alone for few moments. Wouldn't you like to
Miss Pinkerly-I can easily imagine, colonel.
You probably bored your way through.-N. Y.
Sun.
Ponds Extract gives immediate relief from
pain. Its reputation and sale extend every
where. Caution: Coa'ateaJeits are dangerous to
use.
Couldn't Afford to Lose Her.
Cobbie-I see by the paper that Bangor
Jumped overheard in the English Channel and
saved his wife. Why, the fellows perfect
hero.
Stone-I don't know about that. She had on
a new scalskin sacque.-Cloak Review,
For the debilitatng effects of August weather
nothing is so good as Ayers Sarsaparilla
Pompous-I mean to write book. Not so
much for the people Of this generation as for
those who would come after me.
Shocken--From my knowledge of your work
1 can saw that if you should publish your book
at present it would be the critics of today who
would 'come after your with the lash of censor
ship.-Boston Courier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17


and he received
his education at
the city schools.
He began life as
clerk in q general
store and after
ward engaged in
the lumber BUSH
ness. While liv-
ing in Alger, Bay
county, Mr.. Lin
ton held his first
political Office at
the age Of TWEEN
tv-two- for he
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
A Peculiar FORM Of Sanitation.

Some of the African tribes have Pc
culiar form of salutation which ought to
have the effect of giving them remark
ably formed hands. When they meet
instead Of saying "Hellor or .Howd'ye"
they pull their fingers until the joints
crack loudly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Houseboating on the Than o.,

HOUSEKEEPING on the Thames is the
latest and greatest fad in England. A
prominent London daily newspaper is
authority for the statement that never
before has this "sport" been carried on
in such an extensive and luxurious fash
ion. -------
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
A;yarietx to choose From

First Chappie-I say, Barney, do y take
a cold bawth in mawning nows
Second Ditto-No; don't take 1t cold
any more, old chap. ! tried it for time,
but it disagweed with me SO very much
that I stopped. There's SO many other
English things one can do, you know.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

The all powerful mace Of the national
house Of representative Will quiet an
unruly member when all else fails. Few
persons know that this mace consists Of
bundle Of thirteen ebony rods entwined
and bound together with silver bands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
ANY
ConsuI1lpiive
That has been under medical
treatment three months with
out relief, we Will send one case
of NIurdOck's Liquid Food, BOs-
ton, free of charge.
If
Para|yic
dtfnrntopcol

under treatment for three
months has had no relief, we
will give ONE case of MurdOck's
Liquid Food free of cost.
Our reasons for the above
offer are that we have never
known a case of paralysis that
we have not cured Or very much
helped, or a consumptive that
has mot been either cured or a
strong testimony that life has
been very much prolonged by
its use.
HIN all cases of Disease bene-
ficiaI results are sure to be OBJ
tanned by the use of MurdOck's
Liquid Food. This statement is
attested by the crucial test of
over THREE THOUSAND oper-
asions i'm a prominent hospital
i'm this country, and by its use
the unprecedented record was
reported of a loss by death of
only five patients in a thousand.
and many of these difficult cases
of surgery. We shall be pleased
to give amy inquirer the further
facts, but the above is cOnvin-
cling proof that MurdOck's
Liquid Food is not an artificial
stimuIant to the system, but
though it can be given i'm the
most extreme cases of exhaus-
ton with perfect safety, its i'm
Iuence is permanent and with
out a reactionary influence dele
teriOus to the system.
We would remind the public that no
substitute land there are many so-called
Foods and Food Extracts in the market)
has a record in any way approaching
the results of the Murdoch Liquid
Food in the past II years.
APPS eodn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

LNOR SALE-In the village of New Gloucester
n Uower Corner. the nice residence OF he
late Mrs. 1. II. Keith. Buildings in good re-
apples and some small fruit. This place is
pleasantly located and would make a nice home
or a delightful summer residence; fine schools
short distance to Maine Central and Grand
Trunk Railroad depots. Will be sold cheap to
close the estate. Enquire of ANDREW G.
CHANDLER, near above residence, j. M.
Thompson, ESQ.,. Register of Deeds, Portland, or
L. J. STR0UT, Administrator, Limington, Me.
J-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
Nice and Good.

Aunty-Do you think this cake is nicel
Little Niece (from BOSTON, Yes, easily
'cognize the fact that the proportions of
the ingredients are exact, to nicety. That
is why it is good.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17
DISPLACED.

The Sword Swallower- have had notice
chat they don't want me any longer in the
museum.
Fat Woman-Well, who is going to take
your place.
Sword Swallower-Why, girl from
Boston is going to swallow her words.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

Sags p All m E Il Eap S 5gnks
and 55S Congress street. corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open
evenings. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

"ANTED-To loan $40, $40, $50, $50,
w $10oto $4,000, in city and vicinity, on
furniture, pianos, organs, libraries, horses, car
riages, diamonds, watches, I'd mortgages, notes
and pay off furniture leases. Business confden-
tial. PORTLAND COLLATERAL LOAN
CO., 1876 Middle street, room 6, second floor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

WANTED-Three boys to work on stock in
w wholesale store. Address box 1891,
Portland. 121
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

NOR SALE-Farm of 100 acres in City Of
II Westbrook. on Cumberland street; one
mile from East and West End; known as
Hussey farm, Inquire of c. E. GRIFFIN,
Cumberland Mills. Me. 14S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

The Tables Turned.
Mammar-Will you pass me the cake?
Little Dear-I fnks you's had all 'atis good
for you.
Mamma-How do you know?
Mittie Dear-I don't know. only fink like
YOU do when wants fings.-Boston Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

WTANTED-Peoplet to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1761a Middle street. Free policies. Cash sur
age cost SIG per 1000 31a millions surplus.
Call and see our ten year policy. Smart agents
wanted, Big money, lott
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

"ANTED-A journeyman machinist imme-
w diately. Call at office. CHASE s. SON &
CO., 81 and SO Kennebec street, Portland, Me.
ILL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

r OsT-On Sunday evening, a pair of eye
~ glasses in a case bearing the mark 81"
New York firm; finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving them at 263 Cumberland
street, or sending word where owner may re-
ceive them. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

Headache. costiveness, and piles are thor.
oughly cured by a judicious use OF Ayers Pills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

T1OR sALE-A fine water privilege with
Il brick factory, stone dam has about 100
horse power with wheels and shafting, near
railroad, exempt from taxation for five years,
worth S5OOO will sell for $1,000 on easy terms
or will lease. A. C. LIBBY, 421a Exchange
ST 22-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

NOR SALE-3OO bushels oats for poultry,
Il only slightly colored also 5000 pounds Of
wheat and 10 900 pounds of mixed grain (bar-
ley oats, wheat and CORN at very low prices;
this grain is sound and all right for chickens or
poultry of any kind; come in and see it. PEN
NELES GRAIN STORE, 81 Washington
street. ly25dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-17

WTANTED-Lightm machinery and models to
w make; also do all kinds of engine, saw
mill, grist mill and moving machine repairs |;
keep pipe and fittings in stock. HOLLIS CEN
THE MACHINE SHIP, Hollis Centre, Maine.
June 28th 1892. iu29-8