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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
OLD-FASHIOYED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

Did we learn anything in those
old schoola?' asks Minot J. Savage
in "School Keeps deeply in
teresting paper in the May New
Peterson. Many did not. |
remember one boy who never got
through fractions, but was ciphering
at them every winter SO long as l
can remember. But when | look
over the roll of honor Of that one
village, | think it will compare
favorably with the product of any
town of its size i'll the country Let
me see: many lawyers famous all
through the State; one judge of the
Supreme Court many Well-knOwn
physicians; two members Of Con-
gress; one graduate at West Point;
four clergymen of good rank; sue
ces5ful bankers and business men;
a long list of officers in the civil
war; many brave soldiers; we'll
known literary men.
so the school did teach. 1t gave
opportunity for those who wished
to do something and who had it i'll
them. And, after all, that is about
all any institution can do for any
body. Institutions cannot change
crows to swans, Is it not all we
have a right to ask-that the swans
shall be gilel a chance?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
Ei0UIMAU CLOTHES TOO WARM
[Chicago Blade.

Can a man be compelled to par
ade around in heavy sealskin
clothes for the amusement of the
public when the mercury is about
the sixties and seventies? That
is a question that will have to be
very soon solved in connection
with the troubles that threaten to
disrupt the Esquimau village at
the Worlds Fair. Peter Mesher,
who represents at least five of
the Esquimau in the village, has
made application in the circuit
court for writ of habeas corpus
TO release certain residents of the
village who allege that they are
being detained against their will
and are not we'll treated. The
claim is that the Esquimaux be-
gan laying off their furs as the
weather became warmer this
spring. Two were ordered to
leave because of their change of
dress. These two are now at
work as carpenters. Supt. Dan
iels of the village was afraid he
would lose the whole show if he
Kept on discharging them for this
cause, so when some of the Esqui'
mau came out in comfortable
clothing he ordered them into
their huts and put guard over
them with instructions not to let
them out except in sealskins. 1t
is claimed that five have been
thus shut up several weeks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
A GIANT TEN FEET TALL.

New York, April 6.-The sieam-
N Newport from Colon, which ar
rived Wednesday, brought as pas
seugers eighteen Bolivian Indians
for the Worlds Fair. Among the
party is one of the largest men in
the world, Jose Santos Mamani, a
native of La Paz, who is known as
.ttIre great Bolivian giant" Mamani
- = feet 10 inches in height, is 25
years of age az weighs 4IS
pounds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
AN ICEBERG 700 FEET HIGH.

London, April 5.-Capt. Lille
of the British ship John Cooke,
which sailed from San Francisco on
Sept. and reached Queenstown
today, reported that on the night of
Jan. II he saw a full rugged ship
sailing among fifty icebergs. Her
destruction, he says, was inevitable.
Capt. Lille estimates the length of
the largest iceburg as fifteen miles
and its height as 700 feet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
To Calculate Interest at Any
Rate Per Cent. For Any
Length OF Time.

Rule 1.-Reduce the time to
days.
2.-MultipIy the principal by
the number of days.
3.-MultipIy the product by the
rate of interest.
4.-Divlde the product thus OBJ.
tanned by SO and the quOtient will
be the interest,
Note.-If cents in the principal,
point off five figures from the
right Of the QuOtient; if dollars.
SHORT SIX PER CENT. METHOD
Rule.-Reduce the time to day.:
multiply the principal by the num-
Der of days. and divide the pro.
duct by six.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
SHE HAD BEEN TO BOSTON,
[Chicago Blade.l

She had just returned from
long visit to Boston, and the other
evening was taking leave Of her
very best fellow at the door, when
the old gentleman upstairs heard
sound that wildly recalled the
halcyon days of his own courtship.
"Were you kissing that fellow
good-by?" he roared, with paternal
directness.
"Why, papa! Kissing? I was
merely giving corporal expression
to a psychical feeling"
You were eh? Been to Boston,
haven't you? Next time 1 catch
you giving that kind of corporal
expression to psychical feeling I'll
produce an excitation of your SEN
sorium with my razor strop; Under
stand? Now put out that hall gas
and go to bed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
PROPER WIFELY PRIDE.
[Chicago Blade.l

Neighbor Cmaking a calD-I
often wish my husband took as
much interest in what's going on as
yours does. When l want to find
ont anything l have to hunt up
the papers and read it myself.
Mrs. NeXtdoor-Yes, Alfred al
ways we'll posted. l do believe he
knows the politics of every man in
the world, and how much he's
worth, and where he came from,
and all about him. You'll excuse
me for about five minutes, Mrs.
Walkabout, won't you? Ize got to
go out and split some kindling
wood and bring in few buckets Of
coal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
A CHICAGO FAIRY.
He loved her more than tOngu

He loved her more than tongue
could tell.
At least more than his tongue
could tell, for he had been telling
her of it for months and is still at
it seven nights week.
He was sweet and musical as
bright ApOrO 's flute, strung with
his own hair, and when he spoke
the voice of all the gods made
heaven drowsy with the harmony.
Naturally, under such circum-
stances, the girl liked to listen.
Yet she had lived in Chicago so
many winters that she had some
doubts about love keeping the
cold out better than a cloak and
serving for food and raiment.
Spareribs and sealskin she
knew were more comfortable
from a practical standpoint.
Yet she loved to listen to this
lovers love.
FITS a weakness women have,
even in Chicago.
On this occasion he had been
talking to her of his love and his
hopes for the future.
Il have so much to live for" he
whispered tenderly, as he took
her in his great strong arms.
She looked up into his face
trustfully.
81 should say you did, George"
he said, with charming naivete,
II weighed 30 pounds today on
papa's hog scales"
Birdie he murmered, joyously
and kissed her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
BUYIEG CONFEDERATE MONEY.

1t is reported from Atlanta that
stranger there from the north has
been buying up all the confederate
moa1ey that he could find. He is
said to have invested S., 800 in gold
IN it, and to have bought up some
millions of dollars of all denomina-
tious- What he meant to do with it
Ire declined to state, but said that
ne would take all that was offered.
It IS surmiSed that he intends to
assert the money into albums, show
ing the different denominations of
confederate bills, and put them on
sale at the Worlds Fair as SOU
geuirs of the lost cause.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
FAST TYPE-SETTING.
From the American Book-maker

We often hear Of fast type setting,
but the latest record is that Of Lee
Reilly, who recently Won $1,000 in
4 contest in Montreal. He set S.
900 ems of BREWER in five hours on
AIergenthaler machine, beating
his nearest competitor by 5000 ems.
This is an average of 1000 ems an
hour, and goes to prove that no
thing can stop the introduction of
machine composition when such re
suits as this can be obtained.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
CUTTING PRICES.
From the American Book-maker !

rom Jnt american bOOh-illdhtI
II is foolish for printers to cut
prices in order to get an extra job
or TWO. There is only about so
much work to be done i'll every
town and village, and the printers
might just as well get better prices
even if none OF them secures all the
work. Why should they not come
TO an understanding about prices
the same as the grocer, butcher and
baker, Ifprinters sought acquain-
tanCe with each other instead Of
keeking as far apart as possible,
better understanding could be had
and better prices would prevail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
To Find the Number of Tons of
HaN i'm Old stacks.

Rule.-Find the area of the
base in square yards; then multi
ply the area of the base by half
the altitude of the stack in yards,
and divide the product by 10; the
quOtient will be the number of
tons.
Example.-How many tons of
hay in a circular stack, whose
diameter at the base is 8 yards,
and height 9 yards?
SoIution.-5O.2 65, area of base
in square yards, 4 IL, half the
altitude, 26.192-15.I5.079.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29
sNIIDOTES FOR POISIONS,

In cases where tie other arti.
eIes to be used as antldOtes are
not in the house, give two table.
spo0nfuls of mustard mixed in a
pint of warm water. Also give
sdraughts Of warm milk or water
mixed with oil. butter or lard. If
possible. give as follows:
For B1dbug Poison, Blue VitrOl,
Corrosive Sublimate, Lead Water,
SaItpetre, Sugar or Lead, Sui
phate of Zinc. Red Precipitate,
NermiliOn-Give milk or white Ct
eggs, in large quantities.
For FOwler's Solution, White
Preclpitate, Arsenic--Give prompt
emetic of mustard and salt, table
spoonful of each: followed with
sweet oil, butter or milk.
For AntimOnial Wine. Tartar
Emetic-Drink warm water to en-
courage vomiting. If vomiting
does not stop, give a grain of
opium in water.
For Oil Vitriol, Aqua Forts,
By carbonate POTassa, MuriatiC
Acid, Oxalic Acid-Nagnesia OF
soap, dissolved in water, every
two minutus.
For Caustic Soda, Caustic Pot
ash, Volatile Alkali-Drink freely
of water with vinegar or lemon
juice IN it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-29

Remember the DAILY LIGHT when
you want any thing in the printing line.
We are prepared to do frst-class print
ing at reasonable rates. Satisfaction
10 price and quality guaranteed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
rhn nnnrcr nrNIntchcs.

We wonder how our ancestors man
aged to get along at all before the in
vention of matches; they are so indis-
pensably handy that we keep them in
every room in the house; the men
folks" carry them in their pockets, leave
them hanging in their "other clothes
in a dozen closets in all portions Of the
house; we have handful resting within
reach while we sleep, they are dropped
here and there as we attempt to handle
them; if it is light and we readily see
them, theyare picked up, otherwise they
are left till more convenient season.
which generally does not come, simply
because they are forgotten, being only
a match we can get plenty more for a
halfpcnuy, and time is too valuableto be
wasted over so insignificant a trife.
Yet this ''iusi.uiGcant trIfe" possesses
the latent power to destroy the finest
mansion, and with it lives Of sweetness
and beauty which the word can poorly
afford to spare. The cause Of the con-
fagration may not always be revealed,
for the fire demon frequently covers or
destroys his tracks most effectually.
But how often is it apparent that only a
simple match-that insignificant trife-
could have wrought the ruiE!-Family
Doctor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23

The question, Who are the Basques:
that mysterious people who give their
name to the bay OF Biscay, is always
cropping up. and Professor Won der Ga
belentz has recently endeayored to show
that the Basque language belongs to the
African BerDcr famiIyof speech-for eX-
ample. the Kabyle and Taureg. His cv-
idence. however, only amounts to few
culture words being identical in the
Basque and Bcrber languages aud GER
tain analogies in the laws Of phonetic
change. Moreover, he assumes that the
Basques and Iberiaus We're the same peo-
pie.
But, as Canon Isaac Taylor points out,
the Iberian tongue, according to our
highest authorities, was different from
the BASQUE, and the French Basques are
a different race from the Spanish
Basques, who are Il fecbler people of the
Iberian type. If we assume that the
Basuucs conquered the lberians, we can
account for the resemDlances noticed by
Professor Won der Gabelentz, because
tie Iberians of Berber origin in acquir-
ing the language Of their conquerors
would retain their own phonetic ten
dencv and also some culture wor 5 in
both languages. As Canon Taylor re-
marks. we may still believe that the
BASQUE language is allied to the UIaI-
Altaic type.-London Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
The Beauty of Wrinkles.

And now an authority inveighs against
steaming the face as preventive against
wrinkles, alleging that this is the swift
est and surest process by which to pro-
duce them. THE second layer of the
skin becomes attenuated, and there IS
decrease in bulk of the superficial lay
ers," is the technical explanation which
the laity will not understand and does
not need to. The simple fact is sufi-
Gent. But why should wrinkles be such
O red rag to every woman? They must
inevitably come if one lives long enough,
and barring the suppression Of the habit
of frowning and the avoidance Of dan
gerous cosmetics it seems useless to fight
them.
Time was when we were taught that
they were the lines Of character, and
time is when character, as shining forth
in the expression Of the face, makes the
wrinkles forgotten. Watch the soul be-
hind the wrinkles. Take as much care
of that as you strive to of the outer layer
of cuticle, which is its external sem
blance, and the wrinkles viii be lost or
overlooked in the serene and steady eye
and quiet but smiling mouth. Think
lofty things" says a preacher, and the
countenance will show the thought. -
New York Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
The Natives Had Scruplcs.

Once an amusing story was told me
by South sea trader, writes Mrs. Rob
ert Louis Stevenson. He had been in the
habit of carrying all sorts Of timed
meats, which the natives bought with
avidity. Each tin was branded with a
colored picture-a COW for beef, sheep
for mutton and fish for sardines.
1t happened that the firm who fur
nished the mutton thought it good
plan to change their labels, that Their
goods might be more easily distinguished
from others. The mark chosen was i
red dragon.
The natives came with their copra to
trade as usual. The new tins were
shown them, but they recoiled with hor-
Tor and gave the trader to understand
that they had had some religious in
struction and were not to be deluded IN
to eating timed devil.
The trader was forced to cat his stock
of mutton himself, for not Il native could
be persuaded to touch the accursed
thing
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
HOME FROM SCHOOL.
Now here am in the good old place

Now here am IN the good old place
Yes, little mother, I'm here 10 stay.
Let me hold your hair against my face
And kiss both cheeks in the dear OLD way.
Inst look at me hardin well and strong;
Inst feel my arms-they'll stand the test;
I'll 20 To the kitchen where belong:
You go to the porch and rest.
Now hear, little mother, you dear little mother'
Sit under the vines and rest.
I liked my teachers. liked my books.
| had my share of the pranks and fun.
But my heart came back to the sweet nome
hooks
And rested with you when the day was done.
I used to think what you had for tea;
Just what you were doing and how you were
dressed,
And somehow or other it seemed to me
You didn't take half enough rest.
You sly little mother, you spry little mother
I'm going to have you rest.
Dear little mother, it brings the tears
Whenever think what I've let you do.
You've planned for my pleasure years and
years
It's time planned a little for YOU.
So drop that apron and smooth your hair;
Read, visit or knit-what suits you best;
Lean back in your chair, let 80 your care,
And really and truly rest.
You neat little mother, you sweet little mother
Just take a vacation and rest.
-Eudora s. Bumstead in Youths Companion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
THE coLoRs OF THE EARTH.
How They Affect the Light that Our
Planet Gives to the Moon.

HOW IneN AhtCl AHt
Planet Gives to the Moon.
The wonderful difference between the
same landscape in winter and III summer
is a phenomenon familiar to all jewellers
in the temperate zones. The two great
elements of change are the presence OF
snow in winter and of leaves and grass
in summer. If we could look at our
globe from the moon, the variation IN
its aspect due TO seasonal changes would
perhaps be even more striking than 1t
appears to those upon its surface.
In fact, we sometimes lose sight Of the
very important part which vegetation
plays in giving color to what might be
called the countenance of the planet.
1t is not the highest forms of plants
that always produce the greatest effect
in this way. Some Of the most striking
scenes upon the earth owe their charac-
teristic features to moses and ichens.
The famous crimson cliffs" Of Green
land, which extend for miles northward
from Cape York, derive their splendid
color from the growth Of red lichen
WHICH covers lutlI IdCtS.
The cliffs rise between !, 200 and 1900
feet straight from the waters edge, and
being composed of gray granite their
aspect would be entirely different from
what it is but for the presence Of the
ichen.
Coming to less magnificent, but not
less beautiful scenes, the rocky pass
called the Golden Gate in the Yellow
stone National park owes its rich color
and its name to the yellow lichen cover
ing its lofty walls, and the indescribable
hues of the great hot spring terraces
arise mainly from the presence of minute
plants fourishing in the water that over
flows them.
Considered as a whole, the vegetation
of a planet may give it a characteristic
aspect as viewed from space. Many have
thought that the red color of Mars may
be due to the existence of red instead of
green vegetation there.
That it. broad eXpanses Of forest and
prairie land cause the earth to reflect a
considerable quantity Of green light to
its neighbors is indicated by the fact
that at the time Of the new moon
greenish tint has been detected over
spreading that part Of the lunar surface
which is then illuminated only by light
from the earth.-Youth's Companion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
More Haste. Worse Speed"

OF all the tournaments" l ever saw,
one among the dairy maids at an agri-
cultural show was perhaps the last to
associate itself with that heroic proceed
ure which such word suggests. There
were about 40 of them armed with
"churns" and started at the same mo
ment to make butter against time. Each
came provided with a watch, and the
temptation was almost irresistible to
turn the handle of the machine as quick
ly as possible. But no, butter must be
"humored," not driven. The silent lists
were filled with the provokingly delib-
crate flip, flop" of 40 churns. One Of
the slowest combatants won the race. |
never realized more plainly that 'most
haste is worst speed."-CornhlIl Mag
oyina
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
ronnh Hot nnnrhter In Tlghts.

An indignant mother who saw her lG-
year-old daughter clad in gorgeous
tights practic.rg a somersault has mott
fed the police of peculiar state Of
things. She says not only her daughter
but a number Of other girls Of that age
have been engaged to form theatrical
combination. These damsels, it ap-
pears. meet for rehearsals in barns and
are under the instruction of a couple of
men. They intend to make a tour of
the small towns Of the state. All wear
tights, it seems, and this one girls mann
ma was shocked at her daughters ap-
pearance. The police are looking for
the men who are training the tender
maidens to feel at home in the skirtless
costume.-Reading pa Dispatch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
What He Helped At.

-.
Inc congressman was .e,i'iS s'o''e 49,
~ was on nlo on'5' "e s', r',.o.
.iu0 .r'eiiu "no vas VI q ,' .u'i.o,
.s'' '"I NV '.'r. s,,,i ~ ~. 5;l raaI;sh
Eli, a. 90 tbosa NO, 10 buv
iaoI,o.s TO- szon o.d u.ror Lo sobarad
mn and k,ow What 10 Ind lone he
cola h,u ho.l, 70 rho ori,inoI seller
,or 500 Naturally the loss of 500
,aoIa III, .ana al J., ala nat Ike IN
ha twi+t.d ohort :, OnodsvTsow
III, on ,,rI, uoi+in. - front ~ y
.tor. o,d Isnol.a 70 Li, Ha was
inst frII erouc,b - n. seriou.
.uar,o,I ,o;7 "a b,ro.,o,d.d
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
inst Like a Rusiness MINI.

Kunnifus Gn fruit store)-Which is
correct now, "these peaches are cent
apiece" or chose peaches are cent
each:'
Fruiterer-Neither is right. Those
peaches are 80 cents a dozen, or ) cents
if you only want but one.
Kunnifus-That's just like you, Bald
win; never can sink the shop.-Boston
Transcript.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
Striking For n Raise,

of" said Mr.. Tenaweek YEARLY as
he came out Of the proprietor's Office and
walked sadly to his place behind the
handkerchief counter; If an injection Of
gold will cure the liquor habit i'll all its
forms, why Will a similar judicious use
of whisky or like beverage not be Il
sure cure for heartless miserlness and
hard listed penury| Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23

People who DO not believe in dog
stories are really subjects for heartfelt
commiseration. They have either been
unfortunate in their canine acquaint-
ances or have not the penetration re-
quisite for proper Interpretation of dog
characteristics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
Leave no. i NO.3 MOB NO. N"E 40

Nos 3 and run daily between Harrisburg
and Hagerstown.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between lla-
gerstown and New York on Nos. 1 east and
west
Connections for all stations on Cumber-
land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
road system.
J.F. BOYD, Superintendent.
II. 4. RIDDLE, Gen lPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23

1t is said to cost less to send the prod
uct of an acre of wheat from Dakota TO
England than it does to manure an acre
of land in England so that it can grow
good wheat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-23
y. ). FLEMING, Agent.
The Jefferson County Mu.u
FIRE INSURANCE CONAN.


nFFERS 10 the people ~ jefferson Count.
~ Insurance I'm safe company go fn,p,fHa
cost of Insurance, which ls much ,I,ar,f
than the rates usual 3 charged. gu, keeps ir,
money at home. Good risks from r.spor,.
bic paIticsUrc invited.
Executive Commute" meets ,N,U Ir.Ust
DIKEC1oEs-lo s1faIu, Ii,if, g. Iaf,t..
port, 'ts. Garland Hunt, John " Ig,f. g..
II. !. Ic'uH, X. Preston Chew Mu. !. NI..
son, Eu- ne Baker, =. ". Washington. % g.
Suydcr, Gins. P.W iisou. Juo. u. /i.II,. r...I
>. Melvin, T.. &. ". Herr. lsuac ID -.f0lrr
JOSEPH TKAPNELL........... Irp.t,Uf
n. Is. DAVENPORT. .............. .It,.suf.f
Local AGENTs-M lddICWHy, John g.. shin.
ley; Harper Ferry, Chas II. IuI. -i.l.
hcrdstowu, j. -. Fleming. thaf.r.UuaI..
Washington q Alexander.
ss-Ihe Secretary Will be- fouudAi t.srom
pHuys ONCE. Gibson Building. Cyuft-Ilou,e
yard, I'm Chdrl"stowu.
R.A.ALEXANDEK.- ery.