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forward he watched you minute, took two
or three turns across the deck, and while |
was watching him he suddenly melted out
Oh slght mat is more than l could stand
and l tainted
Il was positive had chased the man down
the passage, but nothing could shake
BROWNS story. lie saw me pass through
the man, and he himself looked through
nun anu saw me- Then the man, after
watching me go down the passage. resumed
MS Walk anu suddenly disappeared
Every man on the ship denied having
been lhe watcher that night. In fact no
one nut myself should have been on watch
just then.
u didn't see the specter again that vow
age ana left the ship on our return, but
heafd That II was seen every voyage after
that, until finally it got to be almost impos-
siOie 10 snip crew with her, and she had
snch bad luck that the owners finally took
her off that line and sent her north. / came
to this coast and lost track of her-don't
even know what became of her-but I've
wished could get 10 the bottom of what it
was | saw that night"
Sailors are great for seeing ghosts
Whether Jack has keener vision than land
lubbers, whether the spirit fraternity have
prediction Tor the sea, or whether these
seafaring walls were buried in midOcean
and find 10 impossible to rest easy, are oues-
lions hard 20 answer. But certainly more of
them are heard of at sea than on land. This
second story was told me by retired sea-
captain. now manager of a hotel at one of
the famous tourist resorts of the world. He
is an American, intelligent. well read, a man
OF strong sense, who has, as / have reason
to know, shown himself singularly free
from the usual sort of superstitious feeling
Yet this experience drove him to abandon
the sea.
1t happened good many years ago, when
he was IN command of a sailing vessel in
the Pacific. They were returning to San
Francisco from Sydney with several pas.
sengers aboard. One of these was a San
francisco broker, who had had some love
trouble and bad been drinking very heavily,
and threatening suicide ever since the ship
left Sydney. Because he was drinking no
one paid any particular attention to these
threats
Zone night" said the captain telling the
story, II was on deck when l saw this man
come up the companion and walk aft. He
came forward In q minute or two, then
walked aft again aud did not return.
thought no more aboutit and little while
after turned in. Next day this passen ger
was not TO be found. The ship was thor
0nghly searched half dozen times, but he
was evidently not on board. We concluded
that lie had jumped or fallen overheard,
and felt very badly that no more atten-
ton had been paid to his threats.
Well, month went by. and it came
around just such clear moonlight
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A THRILLING TALE.
Adventure With Two
Fierce Animals.
A LIFE IN DEADLY PERIL.
The Experience of a Mexican Lum-
herman With a RattIesnake
and Wildcat.
A LIFE IN DEADLY PERIL
written for THE MORNING CALL.

Most people who have made a practice of
reading Indian stories have at some time
come across mention of certain method of
torture in great favor with the redskins.
This was to tie the prisoner securely to
stake and then tie a live rattlesnake so
that it would be just out of reach of the
victims face. In time the victim became
too weak TO hold his face out of the way,
aud the serpent made a dart that resulted
in the mans death.
There are numerous instances of hunters
finding the skeletons of both man and
snake as mute instances of what must have
been most agonizng ordeal for the man.
There are very few cases known where men
have escaped from the terrible position
But Mexican named Juan OIero had an
experience few weeks ago that am ounted
to the same thing, although Indians had
nothing to do with it. and he still lives to
tell the tale.
Juan lives in the Rincon Mountains in
Arizona and is lumberman by trade. He
owns his own oxen and cuts logs and haulS
them to the mill. He has been engaged in
the lumber business for years and knows as
much about handling big logs as any man
in the Territory. But all his knowledge
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Is terror to timid voyagers scarcely less on ac-
count OF the perils of the deep the almost
tainty of sickness The best curative OF mai de
is HostetterS stomach Bitters, which settles
the stomach at once and prevents ITS disturbance
TO all travellers and tourists. whether by sea or
land, II presents happy medium between the nau-
seous hsefeetual resources OF the medictHe
chest. an d the predetermined benefl eriyable from
an unmedieated al ohoIic slimulant. no mater
how pure. The jarriag OF railroad car often pro-
duces stomachlo disorders akin 10 that caused by
the rolling OF ship. For this the Bittrrs Is a
prompt and certain remedy. The nse OF n bracKish
water, particularly aa long voyages in the tropics
inevitably breeds disorders Of the stomach and
bowes. Hostsiter's stomach Bitters mixed with
impure water nulllhes It's impurities. SINH ariy II
counterncts maiariai ami other preludcal infu-
ences OF climate or atmosphere, as well the ef
feets OF exposure aud fatigue. Use II for kidney
complaints, rheumatism and debility. is
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face. There were few rocks few inches
from his hands, but he dared not reach out
lest the reptile bite. Juan was becoming
weaker every moment, aud was almost
ready to give up when he heard growl to
one side of him that had most perceptible
effect on the snake.
Turning his head carefully he saw large
wildcat stretched out and looking at both
man and serpent as if uncertain which to
attack and get the meal which was ready
and waiting. The cat was a long time
making up lis mind but finally got behind
the snake and caused the reptile the great
est uneasiness. Gradually it came nearer
and nearer, and when the snake made an
extra hard strike at Juan, jumped for its
head and with fierce rapid action OF Ills
hind legs tore its throat out, killing 1t al
most in stantly.
Juan felt better in an instant and reached
out for a sharp stone that was lying few
inches in front of him and that he could
not reach for fear of being bitten. He felt
that he could stand few wounds, as long
producing DEATH AT any rate he would die
fighting, if he had to, which was good
deal better than going out of the world by
the sting OF a rattlesnake.
The wildcat was not long in making the
attack He Jumped for Juan's throat.
which the latter shielded with his left arm,
and struck at the beast with the piece OF
rock. The blow had its effect, and the cat
somewhat surprised. retired a moment so as
to find a place that was not so liable to re-
suit in injury 10 itself.
1t walked around several times and then
watched its chance and jumped on Juan's
back. He felt the claws and teeth sink into
his flesh and struggled with all his
strength TO reach around where he could
get hold of his antagonist. He managed TO
reach the animals tail and pull it around
under him. But the claws were tearing his
flesh in a dozen places and he was bleeding
freely. He struck upward as much as he
could and the beast was hit on the end Of
the nose. II was a painful blow and for
moment the cat lost its grip aud Juan
pulled it under him and commenced to beat
it with the piece of rock.
The wildcats scratches were rapid and
furious and Juan struggled as he had never
struggled before. At this point in the
fight his efforts turned the log and the
other end of it moved around downhill, ana
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FRIENDS WITH A TIGER.
How an Animai-Tamer OYercarne the
Dislike of a Brute.

Ihhdueiphla Times.
A noted wid-beast tanner, on being asked
how he so successfully tanned. related his
experience as follows: 81 was bareback
rider in d well-known circus and in my
leisure hours found great delight in playing
with the monkeys in the menagerle. One
especially pleased me and often fed him
on figs. One day, while standing near his
cage about to hand him a fig, | heard
fierce growing near me and turning saw
fierce-looking tiger stick his paw out between
the iron bars of his cage aud reach for me.
Que inch nearer and he would have
struck me. This unexpected and I'M
warranted attack so aggravated me
thar l raised my metal headed cane
and struck the beast such a ter
rife blow that he quickly retreated to
the corner of his cage and hOwled and bel
lowed furiously. On the following day the
whole operation was repeated. The tiger
was now my deadly enemy and displayed
such herceDess on NV approach 20 the cage
that became interested in his actions. To
test his powers of memory intentionally
absented myself for several days, but he
seemed TO know my step. and the moment
be caught sight of me his eyes flashed fire.
he beat furiously against the side of the
cage with his tail and fairly shook the cage
in his rage Suddenly the thought Of TAM
ing the animal came to me. My first step
was to cause the beast to forget his wrongs,
and IN This l succeeded wonderfully. For
hours would talk 10 him in soft accents,
and occasionally hand him little bits of
meat. La months we had become so init
mate that lie ate out of my hand.
Little by little he permitted me to rub
his head. and when ! spoke to him he
would close his eyes and lean his head low
ingly against the iron bars. / now consid-
cred the time ripe TO take the last great
step-namely, to enter the cage i told the
Keeper Of my intention, but he was fright
ened ana said | had gone mad. But i in
sisted. Unwillingy he consented. He
opened the door at The rear and allowed me
to enter, while tremblingly he held the door
latch in one hand in order TO open the door
quickly in case Of accident. and in the other
hand lie held long. pointed rod in case of
an attack by The beast. As | hurriedy
entered the cage the tiger drew back in
fright and stared at ME. He seemed to be
exi getting an attack and prepared to spring.
But stood motionless and apparently care
less.
'Then l raped at tie door; it was
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A Jointed Snake.

VI
81 Hawkins, he of Oak Han, is not given
to seeing snakes, and especially on the Sab
bath, but on Sunday afternoon last, while
riding nome from his farm, he came upon n
rare curiosity In the way of jointed snake.
The reptile was lying near tie road, and a
sharp cut from Mr.. Hawkins whip caused
1t TO fall 10 dozen pieces some three inches
in length each. The head. with about
foot of the body attached. ran into the
bushes and escaped, while the remaining
sections lay in the woods apparently dead.
Mr.. Hawkins waited some time to see the
snake come forth and couple himself
together, as jointed snakes do, but this one
failing to make his appearance the sections
in the road we're picked up and brought to
town as curiostles. This is the first jointed
snake that has been seen here in years, and
the pieces attracted considerable attention.
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Because She LED About Are.

A1V7fNVl NUNS.
In our own country concsalmeut of ags
is regarded as a harmless fiction, and The
practices is supposed TO be rather prevalen
among women VINO arc more than % am
under 10. Ia Austria more serious view
is taken of this offense. BY recent decree
of their courts Of law marriage wasan-
nulled on the husband showing that the
bride had concealed the exact number OF
years that had passed over her head. She
pretended to be fifteen years younger thaE
Size really was.
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She Was Positive

He-You seem to be positive that love
you. What makes you so sure?
She (confdingly)-lti is the only thing on
which mamma and papa have ever agreed.
Vogue.
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The Reason.

Harry-Why did she reject youe
Jack = Because L said Sweets 10 the
sweet" when kissed her. suppose.
Harry-HOw could that affect her?
Jack-Oh, I'd run out of cloyes.-New
York Herald
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at the same time the end that had i'm
prisoned his foot rose In the air and he was
free. The rock that had stopped the logs
course d0wnhill had struck i'll the center
and the large piece of timber was nearly
evenly balanced, but still so heavy as to
take hard jar to move it,
When Juan was rid of his shackle he
jumped up. with the wildcat hanging to his
side, and ran few feet to where he had
left his ak. With this weapon he soon
ended the fight.
lie did no more work that day, but after
finding his oxen. that had got away as
quickly as possible after the first hiss of the
snake. he picked up the dead wildcat and
the snake and returned to camp TO dress his
wounds. VIII. SPARKS
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Not Very Nerdant.

They should not be called green grocers,"
said the man who had tried to do some mar
keting. They are not green grocers. They
are the most SOPHISTICATED people on earth."
Washington Star
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The Appearance. of a Genius

Smalley-Pm anxious to meet this femi-
nine wonder you haze discovered. Is she
really so MISUNDERSTANDING?
FitzJones-Inteligent looking? Why she
even looks as II she had some sense when
she is talking to a babv.-TroY Press.
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A Capital Offense.

Judge-What is the charge Against these
young men?
Detective neutrality-suspicious. cruelty,
yer Honor
allow so?
Il caught them waking up night WATCH
men aud policemen aud then running
away.-Philadelphia Record
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A Brave MANS Confessio,

Jinks When burglars were in your house
the other night did Mrs. Filkins look under
the bed for man?
Ftlkins-Yes. and found one, tool
Jinks-One of the burglars?
Filkins-No; me!-Harper's Bazaar.
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She Bit.

There's fellow out in the East End"
said Stringer, who fell off tree over six
weeks ago and his parents haven't called in
doctor yet"
They're brntes," replied Mrs. Stringer.
why haven't they?"
Because the fellow wasn't hurt. PITTS
burg Dispatch
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In Kansas,

Twas on a Santa Fe express,
In Kansas. one bright day,
A curly head quite snugly
On manly shoulder lay.
The situation was, 1t seems,
Too tempting to resist,
So when no one was look ing, they
Each other siyly kissed,
just then the brakeman shouted out
"EudOram Quite enraRed
And bluShinG scarlet. Dora said:
what OF it? We're engaged"
-Eausas Cirv JOuruaf
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Wholly Rank.


Taken as whole the Mammoth Cave is
fully entitled 10 rank with the wonders of
tile world.-Buffalu Courier.
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Not in It..

''Why does the youEg man in the corner
talk so much Of our smart SET Mr.. Van
Wither? Is he a member?"
''No; that is " by he talks as il he were Pr
Vogue,
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Highway Robbery
He Was DesDerate.
A Man to Be Pitied.

The world is full of trying scenes.
No matter where we go,
The truly good are tempted sore
AS you, perhaps, may know;
And when find MIN veSed and mad
My sympathy he shares,
For l Imagine how be feels
The man that never swears,
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INVITATIONS TO SMILE.

"My ole man." said Aunt Chloe, sis the
wust I'm for chicken you ever see If he
can't get a chicken no other way he'll 60 an
buy one" -lndianapOlis journal
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NO NeWs ID linn.

no news 10 HIN.
There's the devil to pay in town." said
the subscriber, rushing in.
II know it." sighed the editor land owe
him six months ary."-AtIdnta Consti-
tuition.
Highway Robbery.
Wayside Comlnunings : you say You
wunst lived otf'n the fat of the land"
ieered Walkabout Beggs. How DE We eat
it?"
EFT it with the forks of the road, "Ore-
sponded Rufus Rusly.-Chicago Tribune.
He Was Desperate.
Wld-eyed Mani want some soothing
syrup, quick!
Druggst-What sized bnttleP
Wild-eyed Man-Botte? l want q key I
It's twins New York Weekly.
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Of soul and direct, fearless honesty of spiri
OF the little Quaker maiden who so hravel,
laid the ghost? PENELOPE PoWELsoN.
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aHSeSceSsSe1eAFs sssN%oe,SA@seN
IcRTES a GUINEA A BOX"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-06
Death of Capt. Wieting.

A well known retired army officer, Cap
tain Orlando l.. Wieting died at his late
residence on Austin Avenue Saturday af-
ternoon and his remains were buried this
this morning with military hOnOrS. The
deceased first entered the service Of the
United States as a private volunteer in
1864 and at the close of the war went to
West Point as cadet and graduated from
the military academy in 1870 and was ap.
pointed Second Lieutenant in the Bird
cavalry, out six months, but was ap-
dointed by the president in 1872 to a
second lieutenancy in the 23rd infantry.
He was promoted to captaincy prior to
his discharge in 1891 which was Occa-
stoned by disabilities that prevented him
from further service. He made San An
tonic his home and was esteemed by a
large number of friends. His funera
was largely attended and nearly all of
the army officers at this post attended it.
The guard Of honor consisted of COM
pany from his old regiment, the 23rd in
fantrv. and the remains were laid away in
the National cemetery here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-06
SHORT SNAPPERS.

The campaign liar is abroad in the
land. Mr.. Nat Lewis is not running for
any office.
Gen. McLeary's speech fell fat.
Signor BrunihaS made one new convert;
he now has sixteen Garribaldi's in his
club.
The Mexican voters at the rock quar-
rieS are solid for PaschaI, so reports
MeSSrS. Lockwood and Charley Craw-
ford, who went out there Saturday.
Juan Cara has club of thirty mem
bers. The Shardein- Callaghan & Co.
offered 50 a head for them, but the offer
| was refused. He wants more.
Three PaSchal voters and one police
men out in ward three, were enjoying a
little game of whisky poker Saturday, in
a beer saloon, when they were, run upon
| by Capt. Shardein, Mayor Lockwood,
Jake Weber and c. Villemain. Those
| four voters were called up to drink, but
| the policeman skipped.
Dear Col. Bruni keep your hands on
| both pockets, or those 10 sons of Italy
| may yet get away from you.
If you want to make brave Garrbaldi
| mad. just accuse him of being buttOned
up in the market masters pocket.
The Hogg crowd pays Jose Cassiano a
splendid compliment when it calls him a
rank republican"
Gen. Russ is looked upon as a reSpecta-
BILE democrat, yet he will vote for George
Paschal.
The gold headed cane was nice com
pliment to big hearted Phillip, but the
| people will present Geo. PaSchal with a
brOad-aX Feb. 18th, to chop off super.
numerary officials, and other so fOrths."
1t is true the grand jury tried to get at
- So 80
books had been consumed in the fire? Eth.
Only $500 of the Sl5,O garbage fund is
| left. Where, oh, where, is the balance?
Our Mexican citizens deny the base in
situation of General McLeary, that they
all have Callaghan blood in their veins.
General McLeary would make our
Brine regular Brigham YOung,-father
and godfather to the whole Mexican pop
ulatiOn.
Nat Lewis offers fifty dollars reward
for a copy of General McLeary'S speech.
1t will be draped in mourning February
18th.
The friends of Sheriff Campbell who
helped his election would like TO see him
get on the right side in this city election.
The colored voters will hold big
meeting tonight. No Lilly-white buga-
boo can scare them this time.
All those pretty Mexican girls at the
ball last night were strong advocates for
the PaSchal ticket.
No masks were worn at the Club Ma
ciOnal dance, but they all wore hand
some Paschal badge on their coat lapelS.
Editor Dena is an enthusiastic and eff
fective worker for the Paschal ticket. He
will wear the true blue" badge February
18th.
The LIGHT has buried several little
organs in the past twelve years, and
hopes to remain with the people good
long time yet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-06
An Attractive Scene.

One Of the Mexicans social club ball
Saturday night was the dramatic repre-
sentation OF the Cattle Kings ranch by
the following cast:-Cattle King, Nato
Villarial; Corporal, F. Shaetzer; Buck
skin Joe, George Sarran, Six Shooter
jim, August Froboese; Bronco Bill, f.
Ruiz: Geronimo, J. FroboeSe; Natchez,
Ivory Battagha: White horse, Ed RivaS:
Bud horse, Herman FrobOese; Red face,
Chas. Fessmann. The scenes were in six
ia b eaux:-l-cowboy in camp, 2-lndian
at tack on the COW boys -death Of Bron
co Bill,4-cow boys to the rescue, 5-death
of Geronimo, 6-defeat Of the Indians:
Everything was well done and excited
admiration and applause.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-06
CITY LOCAL NEWS.
DIR. Won KOEHRING, ART.

DIR. Won KOEHRING, ART.
Office & res. 229 Garden ST., tel. 476. IS tt
LOANS on furniture without re.
moval. J. NJ. EMERSON, Co. 26 If
The "White House." Soledad
Block, best liquors, wines and cigars.
Elegant appointments throughout.
Fred Kerble, manager. II 10 IT
Bear in mind that Frank ]. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber
at the international and Great North.
ern depot.
-"Old Crow Bourbon" and "Her-
mitage Rye" can be had only at
Michaeps, 22O E. Houston street.
-Weinstein's circulating library,
230 232 f. Houston street.
-Urder your Matzos, Meal, Potato
Flour and Cakes at E. MoKE's Mill
tary plaza. l "a Pm
Charles Haselbauer committed
suicide one year ago yesterday by
taking morphine.
Bear in mind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber
at the International and Great North
ern depot.
Ornamental house and sign paint
ing, Chas. F. King, l0S E. Houston
street. II 5tf
-Lakview lots are the cheapest
suburb ban property around San An
tonic. A limited number of lots to be
sold al discount. w. Ii. Usher, 100
E. Houston street. 10 I'm
-Wanted-White woman to cook.
Room 7, Kampmann building. 26 1t"
The Powder Hill Gun club had q
shoot yesterday.
Presiding Elder Gay, of the AUS
tin Methodist conference, preached at
Trinity church yesterday, and Satur-
day night he presided at meeting of
the official board.
ALI. haueisen, has been engaged
with the Sullivan Shoe Company,
where he will be pleased to meet his
friends.
"A street car on the cemetery line
ran Off the track this morning at 7:30
O'Clock or East Commerce street and
delayed trains for several minutes.
The Butchers Protective Associa.
ton will meet tomorrow night at Con-
vention (Krisch) hall, at O'Clock.
Important business. Every member
requested to attend.
Special drive this week on plain
and fancy felt slippers. prices re-
duced. sullivan Shoe Co. 2S If
Mems shoes, solid, only $l.25.
Our leaders, 81. so and $500 Our best
on earth, $500. Sullivan's, Main
plaza. - II
Closing cut shoe sale, Eagle Shoe
Co., Commerce and Navarro SITS. % If
Wanted first class coachman re-
ference apply to John Darragh, cor
ner Olive and Lamar street. 81 tt.
-Wanted-Live Civet Cats, Loop
ard Cats, Wild Cats and Weasels.
Good prices paid. 8. B. Mitchell, 81
Soledad street. 81 ct
Mems Butcher cut shoes, black or
tan, decidedly fashionable, Sullivan
Shoe Co. 12S If
Miss Lizzie Hamilton, Dress
Making No. IL Soledad Block. 80 ct
Handsome line of neckwear, at
lowest prices, at Corbett's, 302 w.
Commerce street. II I'm
-Michaers, at 900 E. Houston
street, sell only Ten year old Her
mitage Rye" and "Old Crow Bour-
bon"
e. P. Corbett, Gents Furnisher,
has opened at 902 w. Commerce street,
with an elegant line of goods, direct
from the eastern markets. He invites
you to call. M
All our $500 button shoes So 90;
our So. so button shoes at g 80. Other
big bargains. Eagle Shoe Co, Com
merce and Navarro streets. l 2S If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-06
THE PASCHAL TICKET.
ANTI-CITY RING.

For MayOr-GEoRGE PAsCHAL.
For Recorders. w. MCALLIsTER.
For CollectOr-EDwARD RIsCHE.
For Attorney-A. LEVY.
For ASSeSSor-GUsTAV FRASCH.
For TreaSurer-EERD. HERFF, JR.
For AuditOr-ALBERT MEYER,
Aldermen at Large - HENRY, ELMEN-
DORF, n. MACKEY, JOE BECKMANN, ERICH
MENGER.
Alderman, Ward &c. GUERGUIN.
Alderman, Ward Wv. L. SMITH.
Alderman, Ward 3-GEO. w. Russ.
Alderman, Ward JAS. II. FRENCH.
Alderman, Ward 5-WM. HOEFLING, SR.
Alderman. Ward I'll. LMBURGER.
Alderman. Ward j. a. DAUGHERTY.
Alderman. Ward S--ALB. BECKMANN
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on RENT.

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