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THE PROCESS,

The process is as follows: The figs are
allowed to shrivel on the trees, then are
picked and placed on their sides on trays.
The trays used are made of stats to allow
ventilation from the bottom. The trays
are then placed in the sulphuring- house,
or box, which should not be too large,
and neither should the trays, for it is diff
tlcult to handle such heavy fruit without
bruising. The trays having been placed
in the sulphuring-ho or box, the
door is shut, and the sulphur, which is
placed on the ground in an iron kettle or
pan at least two feet below the lower tray,
is lighted and allowed to burn. Great
care must be used in the amount of sui
phur that is burned, which is acquired
only by experience, for if too much is
used the figs will have smoky taste, and
again, if not enough, the figs will not be-
come entirely bleached, and when dried
will not possess the light color so much
desired, but will retain part of the green
ish tint, especially the part resting on the
traV.
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Naphthalene, which is product of coal
tar distillation. in appearance something
like paraffin, has been found useful in
England for the preservation of timber.
The wood is soaked from two to twelve
hours in the melted naphthalene at a
temperature Of about 20O0 Fahrenheit.
The record-union., 1893-08-12

A CONTINUATION of a cough for anv
length of time causes irritation of the
lungs or some chronic throat disease
Browns Bronchial Troches are an effect
i've cough remedy. Price. 25 cents. Sold
only in boxes.
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SULPHUR.
The Plain Truth

Is good enough for Hoods Sarsaparilla-
there is no need of establishment or
senationalism. Simply what Hoods
SarsapariIla does, that tells the story of
its merit.
HOODS Pills are easy, yet efficient.
The record-union., 1893-08-12
New Names for Girls.

Hicks-One of the stores advertises a
list of 1000 new names for girls.
Mrs. Hicks-Stop in and get it; I've
called ours all / can think OF.
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TIME TO SULPHUR.

Fruit cannot be sulphured or fumed in
less than twenty minutes from the time
the sulphur is ignited, as at least ten min
utes is required for the mass of sulphur
to generate enough fumes or smoke to
entirely fill every space of the sulphur
house. However, after the box or house
is well filled with fumes, ten minutes
longer is enough tor the fumes to accom-
plish their effect 1t could do no further
good if the fruit should remain longer
time. The object, therefore, in leaving
the fruit in the sulphur bath a longer
time is for the purpose OF allowing the
fruit to undergo an artificial sweat, to re-
duce the skin, which is done by the heat
generated by the incloSed fumes. This is
great advantage, for when the fruit is so
treated ana placed in the sun TO dry, tho
quite transparent.
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CARE IN sULPHURING.

Sulphur must not be burned too near
the trays, for the reason that the fumes
are heavy, and considerable pure sui
phur is liberated and deposited on the
fruit. Thus considerable fruit becomes
damaged. The fruit on the lower trays,
instead of bleaching out, will become Of
a pinkish color and will not dry. Such
1rult generally when put in the sun to
dry remains pulled up, seemingly full Of
air. This can be avoided by placing an
empty air-tight tray on the bottom and
allow the fumes to ascend by the side
After the house or box is we'll filled with
smoke, which can be seen through a trap
door, it is about time to withdraw the
sulphur pan.
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is busted, and then the boxes put under
heavy pressure; the sugar serves TO cover
up many defects in the iruit. Such fruit
becomes good marketable article for
cooking. CullS are also used for making
vinegar, to which purpose they are well
suited
DARK FIGS.
Figs prepared without bleaching are
picked from the tree when shriveled con-
slderably, and placed on trays on their
sides, and then put in the sun to dry. The
trays are made of stats and placed on
staging, which should be sufficiently
high from the ground to allow a free
circulation of air beneath the trays. 1t is
best to place the bloom end OF the fruit
toward the rising sun, as that part re-
qulres more heat to dry than the stem
end, and in the afternoon as the sun
changes to the west, the tray is simply
turned around. The figs being, all one
way, brings the bloom end in direct cor
tact with the sun during the hours of
drying. After the fruit has been out for
two days, finger pulling or trolling"
begins. The hgs are rolled between the
fingers and turned over on the trays at
least twice while drying, although this
can be performed ottener without injury
To the fruit. The fruit having dried is
placed in boXes-half fulI-in the store
house one on another. The fruit IS kept
IN the boxes for at least six or eight DAYS
TO allow II 10 undergo sort of natural
sweat. Every day the boxes are emptied
from one into another to allow the fruit
resting on the bottom TO become on the
surface and to prevent it rom getting
moldy. After the moisture among the
figs has disappeared, they are assorted
and packed.
SULPHUR.
The only chemical action of the sulphur
fumes on fruit is to bleach on very ex-
terror surface. The sulphur fumes only
determine the color OF the dried article,
and 1t IS simply used to stop discolora-
ton and brighten the fruit. The fumes
deoxldize any germs that are attached to
the fruit or produced right on it. The
subJecting of fruit to sulphur fumes for Il
considerable length of time to render it
transparent and of a light color rather
tends to detract from its true ii avor than
to add to its improvement. Fruit should
only be confined i'll sulphur fume with
the objects herein stated. Figs, es-
pecally, are not cooked for eating, and
differ in this respect from other fruits,
therefore the process should be one to re-
tain that flavor so essential in a market-
able article for consumption in raw
state.
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GRADEs % FRI-IT.

In processing figs there will always be
at least two grades of fruit, the first of a
light pinkish color, and the second much
darker. The reason for this variation i'm
color is the unevenness in the ripening of
the figs on the tree-and in picking it is
impossible to gather the fruit about the
same degree of ripeness. Fruit that has
shriveled considerably will dry darker.
The fruit is assorted and the grades
packed separately.
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DIPPING THE FRUIT

All signs of moisture on the surface of
the fruit having disappeared. it is placed
in wire baskets and dipped into boiling
water, the hotter the better. This dipping
closes up the pores, kills all germs. and
again reduces the skin somewhat and
gives the fruit a beautiful color. 1t is
only necessary to dip the fruit into the
hot water two or three times. raising it
up Immediately. If allowed to remain
too long in the hot water it is liable to get
cooked, and is also liable to be rendered
sour. After dipping. and the water hav-
ing drained off the tigs. they are thrown
in pile, either on a clean wooden floor
or table, or bin, and from time to time
are shoveled backward and forward until
they become cold. When the moisture
has entirely evaporated, which will be in
two or three days, it is time to pack the
fruit
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All discarded fruit is assorted and the
best put into boxes in layers, simply
thrown in and evened with the hand.
and between the layers granuIated sugar
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The fruit having been exposed to the
sun for an hour, is turned over by hand.
This Is done to allow the part resting on
the trays to also become bleached, as that
part will retain its original color if not
turned over. After being out one or two
days handling begins, that is, the figs are
rolled between the fingers, popularity
called Zig pulling" or ''rolling.' This
is done to prevent the figs from getting
hard in drying, and which operation can
be repeated every day if the operator
chooses, but it is not necessary unless the
figs have dried considerably. After the
figs have been out at least four or six
days, have dried away considerably, and
have been turned over and rolled be-
tween the fingers a few times, they are
removed from the sun and placed in the
shade, either of shed or packing house;
this prevents the fruit from getting hard.
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TIME OF PICKING.

find it best to pick the fruit in the
morning, or early in the afternoon. for
after it has been subjected to the sulphur
fumes and placed in the sun it bleaches
out beautifully, much better than in the
afternoon, as the hot rays Of the sun are
an advantage. Fruit picked and sui
phured late in the afternoon will not
bleach out as well, as the sun will be al
most too weak to accomplish the purpose.
Fruit put out in the morning or early in
afternoon, during the warmest part of the
day, becomes much better fruit, pliable,
soft, and the skin is reduced considera-
bly
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for their action on this question here. It
would be only just retrihution if they
were detained at the door of heaven until
Mr.. Noyes had seen all his heathen pro-
bauoners safely in. Jesus said to certain
men OF his time. Verify | say unto you.
that the publicans and the harlots go into
the Kingdom of God before you.'"
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write seriously" says the Christian Req
1SteT tUnit.) of Boston, concerning the
action Of the Prudential Committee of
the American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions,' if that is the proper
title of the body which has just decided
the official standing of the Bev. VIM. II.
Noyes, missionary to the Japanese. The
awful doctrine which Mr.. Noyes holds
dear and the board rejects with decision
is that it may be that, after death. the
love of God in Jesus Christ may be re-
vealed, may win them and save them.
We said at the beginning it was difficult
to treat the action of the board seriously.
But such a mood is naturally succeeded
by one of wrath at this solemn trifling
with the holiest instincts of the human
soul. 1t is this that fills the land with
intidels' and 'scoffers.' If there is a hell
where the heather are suffering the tor
ments of the damned, and the members
OF that board, alter they reach heaven, do
not organize a missionary society to
work in that world of woe, they will
show themselves unworthy to be in heav-
en- and unfit to have stood in this world
as the representatives of the love of God
in Christ. 1t may be that they will find
themselves put on probation after death
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
LoCoSCELLANEOUS.

| The children confirmed at st. Johns
| Lutheran church last Sunday. received
their first communion in the church thi:
| morning
Four sets of non commissioned officers
quarters, with out houses, are TO be built
shortly at the post.
Wade Hampton has gone to Eagle Pass
and will be employed there.
Dan T. Price, the Yoakum lion of en-
terpriSe, is in the city.
= Mrs. John buchanan, of Helena, is here
on visit to friends.
Miss Fannie CobOert is visiting friends
in kerneS City.
Mrs. HargnS, wife of the sheriff of La
Sale county, who has been here for the
benefit of her health. has returned to her
home much improved.
Some stars are of shooting variety,
the fit DER the sky with apparent bril-
lance only to end in an obscure darkness
from which even the power of princes can
never rescue them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
HAAS & 0PPENHE|MER
LIST OF Leaders in New Spring Goods. Every item,
0ocgo" and every bargain the best of kind
and not to be equaIed elsewhere.
S SFs'1H Of NEW SPRING MILLINERY !!
Silk Dress Goods and Trimmings
WHITE GOODS
On SPECIAL COUNTERS

ON SPECIAL COUNTERS
100 pieces White India Linon at &C, &c
Ioc, and I2Kc yd. These prices fol
this sale only.
I27 pieces extra fine white Nainsook in
checks and stripes at SC, Ioc, I2Hc, and
I5c yd. Now or never if you want
them at these prices.
10 pieces fine white plaid Dress Lawn
IN new and choice styles at only 1oc a yd.
Worth I5c to ISc ordinarily.
IS pieces dotted and figured Swiss at
1235c' II5c and zoe a yd Never made to
sell under half as much again.
DRESS FABRICS
Our leaders in light weight WOODEN
Dress fabrics at 2sc, 35c, soc, CSC and &c
yd., cover all the choicest weayes and
newest spring shades.
WASH GOODS
We are showing choicest lines of SAT.
Gems at I2Rc, lac, I5c, and CSC. Fine
Dress Ginghams at Sc, Ioc, I2Hc. I6c
and ISc yd. Irish Lawns as inches
wide at only I5c a yd., and many other
special attractions in this department.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
Another BURGLARY

The sign Money to Loan" tempted
some Sdne burglars to break into the office of
accountant Caritar, in the Devine build
ing, also occupied by the RedfieId Co and
the journal of Commerce. The tbievas
gained entrance by climbing through tho
transom and they carefully overhanind
everything, but the only thing missing is
a venerable office coat worth a few cents
The main part Of the loss is the dsmagc
they ala to the lock of the door in trying
70 open u, put doubtless the thieves re-
owners do of the loss they sustained, '''
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
FREE. FREE. FREE,
Beauliful crayon Portrait Free.

Beautiful Crayon Portrait Free.
| When you have bought goods tc
the amount of (SlO ten dollars
you furnish us with a photograph
or tin type from to make the pic
| ture.
These portraits are made by the
| well known STANDARD PORTRAIT
COMPANY of Chicago.
We propose to give to each of
our customers handsome Dor
trait of any one they may select.
TO this end we have made a con-
tract with leading portrait house
to furnish us with their celebrated
pictures. To those who have seen
these portraits no word is neces-
sary, and those who have not, we
invite to inspect the samples at
our store. We will not confine
this offer to one picture in each
family, but give portrait each
time you comply with the require
ments given above, Chat is the
purchase of $40 worth of goods
from u.s.. We further assure YOU
that if the portrait is not satisfac-
tory, you need not accept it until
it is.
The portraits are CRAYON and
INDIA INK and of very fine
grade. The same picture costs,
when ordered of an agent or pic
ture house, $40 to SIS. Call early
and secure one.
HERM HARMS,
Haberdasher,
3 80 st 3l5 Alamo PLAZA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
HOSIERY.

100 doz. Ladies'"onyx" fast black cotton
hose, regular 35c quality. go in this sale
at aSc; so doz. Ladies' "Onyxo Fast Black
Cotton Hose. regular soc quality, this
week pairs for 81; So doz. Children and
M MISSES uses fast Black Derby Ribbed Hose
"' only l2Iac pair, worth ordinarily ISc.
LINENS.
D, SO pieces all Linen Bleached and Loom
Table Damasks in new ana choice de-
signs, rare bargains at 35c and 45c vd.
$50 doz. all linen Huck and Damask
towels at 81. $3.50 and $500 a doz,. on
special counters, and sold only in halt
I I;ne ~ lots. 900 dozen Pure Linen Nap
k K; at 75c, 81. S1.25 and $3.50 a dozen
that can't be duplicated elsewhere for q
third more money. l ="
~ POO large size fringed Turkey Red
laole Covers at 73c each, sold every
where for dollar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
NOTICE,
SHORT STOPS.
What the People are Saving.

There seems TO be an effort on the par
of the press as well as those who would b,
appOlOgiStS for the outrageous fraud,
committed at our last county election by
the officers in charge of the election. to
blame it all on re law.
The law provides certain additional
safeguards against frauds, and for the
protection of the secrecy CT the ballot.
The law. while not as complete as it
should be, is great Improvement over
the old lose way, of voting.
The people can revert back to the incl
dents that preceded the late county cleo
ton, and in the light of the disclosures
made by the contest in Judge NOOpan'S
court understand how deliberate the
ring were in their methods to circum-
vent every preCautiOn of the law, even to
the extent Of open violation of the plain
provisions of the law.
The ring" then consisted of the county
and city officials: the entire machinery of
the election was in their HANDS: the form
of ticket adopted as "Otfcial' was pur-
posely arranged to confuse voters and
hinder the voting of intelligent voters.
while by practicing and drilling the
chosen officers of the electOn.the Mexican
and ilIlterate voters could all be scratched
In the Interest of the ring ticket, and this
program was carried our
No matter what the law might have
provided; what safe guard. what penai
ties, the men who controlled our election
machinery at the late county election
would have done just as thew did and
depended upon the usual conclusions af-
ter the election was over: that no one
wonlG care contest the result. No matter
how fragrant the fraud.
II was common practice under the old
law for prominent county officials 10
stand right by the ballot oox and shove in
illegal voters and repeaters by the hnn-
dred, and when challenged to assure them
immunity from harm, because thew We're
the OtnclaIS OF the state and county: such
was the old style.
II our Intelligent voters failed to make
out their tickets so as to express their
choice, 1t is more Of a reflection upOn
them than on the law.
But since the county election we have
had a second trial Of the new ballot law
ana there is no serious complaint: the in.
telllgent voters have had some practice
ana the enforcement Of he proyirions AL
lowing fair representation of opposing
parties upon the election boards, PREVENT
ed fraud.
The law is all right-the way it was en-
forced was all wrong.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
A Prison Combat.

Yesterday afternoon a bloody fight oc-
Cured in the large cell in the city Jail.
between Willie Washington. a negro. and
a boy named Walker. 1t seems that
Walker made some remark to Washington
at which the latter became offended. and
he picked up a stick and gave Walker a
blow over the head, cutting a cash and
causing the loss Of conSfdera bic blood
The city jaiIOr soon appeared on the
scene and placed Washington in dark
cell. He is now repentipg on bread and
water
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
Recorders Court.

John Adam. diSOrdprly. s..
Max b. Mayer, fast driving over bridges
alias warrent.
Fred Ellis, disOrdcrly, dismissed.
Jacob Brown, careless driving, 81.
Mrs. Warner, maintaining a nuisance
dismissed
Sabine Hernandez. fighting. $40.
Elijah Lewis, vagrant, $40 or - days.
j. j. Ryan and Pat O'Hara, fighting.
continued until Monday.
II. Mathews, vagrant, $40 or l. DAYS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
LADIES ATTENTION.

We have just received for early
spring the newest shades in gloves,
VeIllngs and hosiery, also ladies'
corsets, waists and underwear. You
are cordially invited to call and
see for yourselves at THE LEADER.
2lS w. Commerce street. 36lm
Miss PARMA FISK, PROP.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
Clarke Captured.

George Clarke, alias Glove. who stole
the horses belonging to Henry Pfeil and
Albert Never has been captured at Paris,
and Sheriff Campbell is gone after him.
Clarke Is likely to be one of the repreSen-
tativeS of BeXar county in doing the state
some service in the penitentiarY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
Electricians Combat

Pat O'Hara and City Electrician P,or
had fight about 3 o'clock vpstar5 VI u
afternoon over a job Of work which had
been condemned by the latter Tbau
were arrested and l.be,arraigned bafore
the recorder Monday for trial, Dnrin9
the night some profane language was
used by both parties was
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
CHOICE LOTS FOR SALE.

Grand View Addition offers the best
and cheapest building and garden lots in
the city. You are sure to double your
money in twelve months. Lots from fifty
to one hundred and fifty dollars. Garden
blocks three miles from postoffice at SIPS
an acre and upwards. Gail on A. J. Nav,
over Texas National Bank. III
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
Cottage Prayer Meetings.

Last night the second weekly cottage
prayer meeting, conducted by members OF
Trinity church, was held at the residence
OF Mr.. Farmer, on Hays street, led by W
Il. Patter. There were twenty five in at
TENDANCE and the service was a profitable
Vnei Inc next meeting will be held at
street y" A"hVte
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
To Creditors Sam Maverick Estate

Commencing Saturday, April
lst, 1893, Twill pay a second divi-
dend of ten per cent, on all allowed
claims against the assigned estate.
Payments will be made in cash, at
my office, daily, from a. m. to 3
p. m.
Claimants not personally known
must be identified.
REAGAN Houston, Assignee. It
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
A Garnet Tbiaf

Yesterday afternoon, ]. H. Baldwin.
residing Oh Avenue d, sent a roll of car.
pet to the Sunset depot, by a negro. Later
IN the evening, the negro returned. and
stated that the carpet had been stolen
from the platform at the depot, while he
the negro, was In taking a drink. There
the affair. Jus "OouI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
SULPHUR BATHS.

The Natural II OF Sulphur Bathing es-
adjustment at the Southwestern Park,
Is now open Hack to the grounds leaves
he |. & u. N. ticket office Alamo niaza
at and II a. m. and and o. M. 10 7ti
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
SALE OF UNCLAIMED FREIGHT.

BY. the Pacific Express Company.
: On April'l,T 1898, will be sold at
public auction to the highest bid
der about 375 pieces of unclaimed
and undelivered freight. Sale in
the Howard Building, opp. the
Courthouse. ; 81 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
A eARGAIN EOR PRINTERS.

For Sale: 500 lbs. of BREWER Roman,
fair condition, abundance of sorts, at
10 and 70 cents pound. Address,
II Il If L. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT ONCE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
BARGAINS IN ORGANS

We offer some rare bargains in
secondhand organs on weekly in
stallments.
3-2ltf THOS. GOGGAN & BROS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
REMEMBER.

Friday and Saturday, last day to
get Base Ball outfit.
3-3O-2t WOLFF 4 MARX.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
LACE CURTAI )

in white and cream, 3 yds. long, at Soc,
S1.oo, SIPS, SI.45 per pair; 3H yds,, long
at Sf:95, S2.45, $2.7o, $500 per pair; q
yds. long at 81 90, $500, $3.50, 500
per pair. Silk, Madras, chenille, point
applique, antique curtains in great vari-
ety.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
EASTER NECKWEAR

Just received, f. c. Arnold, sue
cessor to Young d Arnold. 80 st
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EASTER

Is here, and now is the time to get
your spring hat, at 215 Alamo
plaza, III. Harms. 3 30 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31

Worlds Fair Souvenir coins
for sale at the LIGHT office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
SHOES.

Lovely l2O d.. genuine Foster
nVio'J' Powell shook kid gloves,
$40 a pair, regular price 1925, Fri
day only. JOsKE Bros.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
A FEW MORE PIANOS LEFT,

We have still a few bargains left
in second hand pianos at $500
$4,000 and $4,000.
3 % If THos. GOGGAN & Bros.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-03-31
SHEET.MUSIC

And musical instruments, slightly
damage by fire and water, at and
below cost at 4. NORDMAN'S, 2l4
East Houston street. 3 % I'm