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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
something to Ponder.

Experience teaches, but it is a costly
school-master. Probably the Vermonters
who have lost so heavily in the Sioux City,
Minneapolis and other recent failures wont
get caught the same way again-for the
reasons that they haven't the money to
lose, and they know more than they did.
1t will be well for others, however, to pom
der good while on the following from the
Montpelier Argus
IF all the Vermont money that has been lost in
Western investments in the last year had been
used at home in developing the multitudes of
valuable business opportunities or in the regen-
GRAFTON Of worn out farms, or in building good
roads. the state would have been the gamer to
the extent OF the judcious application of from
three to five millions Of capital to its serious
needs. But the money is gone and gone to stay.
gone where it will never do anybody anything
any good. And so much of the life blood of Yer
mont is utterly lost There is something sad in
the contemplation of these facts How long-in
the face of those facts and results-will this
dition OF things be- allowed to continues Wi ! the
people Of Vermont never learn anything from ex-
perience bought for one hundred cents on the
dollar!"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

The magnitude of the financial disasters
in Australia is appalling. Within the last
five months Is institutions, with deposits ex-
ceeding SAIL, 900, 600 have suspended, and
hundreds of other smaller banks connected
with them are involved. Almost one-third
of the deposits were sent from Great
Britain, and the rest was Australian capi-
tai. American finances will be affected
chiefly through the pressure which such
tremendous losses must cause in Great
Britain, and the resulting sales of Amer
lean securities and Withdrawals of loans or
investments here. The inability to pro-
cure money in Australia will also probably
cause depression in the wool trade which
will be felt by our own wool growing and
manufacturing interests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

The Financial Record OF Five Months.
The New York World states, as the re-
suit of an investigation which it has made,
that since the first day of the present year
stock and bond securities have shrunk
the enormous sum of S50O,0O0,0O0 Gould
stocks alone have declined in value to the
extent of S53, 900, 900. In substance the
Worlds statement is that
"The shrinkage in the price of industrial
stocks since January has amounted to
more than S1O5, 100000.
"The shrinkage in the values of 20 lead
ing railroad and other stocks has amount
ed to about S3O0,0O0,OO0.
"The total shrinkage in the value of
stocks traded in on change is estimated
there at about $500, 100000.
"The total loss to all persons directly
and indirectly affected has probably been
nearly or quite double that amount"
This means a total loss, TO all concerned,
of round billion dollars in less than five
months. The World counts the silver sit
uation, and the manifest certainty that
Mr.. Cleveland cannot command majority
of his party in Congress to sustain his
sound money views, as the main factor in
the enormous shrinkage. To this must be
added an uncertainty and uneasiness in all
business circles as to what tariff legisla-
ton will be enacted, and the failure of the
administration to announce a definite fl
nancial policy. AS the situation now is no
manufacturer or other capitalist knows
what to depen on, or what plans to make
as to his future policy.
The financial outcome to date cannot be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

The Worlds Fair managers are becom-
ing thoroughly alarmed at the small at
tendance. The largest number on any one
day yet was on Tuesday, Norwegian day,
when $4,000 people passed the turnstiles.
Wednesday the attendance was only 32,-
626. This was about an average. To pay
the bare running expenses there must be
an average of 10000 every day for the en-
tire period of the fair. The present prob
ability is that the grounds will be opened
Sunday, while the buildings and exhibits
will be closed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Vermont I,.r az the world,s Falr.

Governor Fuller has, with concurrence
of the committee on ceremonies, designated
Friday, September 10, as Vermont day at
the Worlds Columbian Exposition. This
will accommodate those who may wish to
take in the fair on their way home from
the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic, which meets in
indianapolis the preceding week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
A Rnsiness Greed.

Scott q Bovine, the well-known New
York firm of manufacturing chemists,
whose speciality is the preparation of
Scott's Emulsion have recently re-
moved to the new building, II stories high,
and one of the best of its kind in the city,
erected by them at the corner of New
Chambers, Rose and Pearl streets. 1t is
of interest to know that this imposing and
splendidly equipped building is the result
of the public appreciation of the prepara-
tion which they have made so familiar to
every body through the newspapers, and
they frankly say; "While we think our
great success would not have been possible
unless Scott's Emulsion possessed superior
merit, we do not underestimate the value
of advertising, and we would suggest to
every business man that in advertising he
finds the best and quickest way to public
favor" In other words, the business
creed of this successful firm is, first, that
the merit of an advertised article must in
the end determine its success; and, second,
given the merit, the way to reach the pub
lie and bring the article to their attention,
is through the newspapers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

The first announcement as to the immi-
grafton figures of the last ten months was
wrong. Instead of larger number of ar
rivals than for the same period year ago,
there was a reduction of over 10000 in
the volume of immigration. 1t is to be
hoped that the falling off will continue
until Uncle Sans badly overtaxed diges-
tive organs have had a chance to recup-
crate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

President Cleveland is said to be devot-
ing his spare time to reading up on the ques-
tion of an income tax, and he is also said
to be favorably disposed toward such tax
as means of raising government revenue.
An income tax and tax on sugar, tea and
coffee would be just what the country
thought it was bargaining for in the way
Of "tariff REFORM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
". l. HAWLEY.


This week have been in
the New York market again,
and | bought the balance of
another manufacturers stock
Of spring capes and coats-88
garments. | paid only about
SO cents on a dollar of the
prices at which they have
heretofore been sold. | pro-
pose to turn them over quick
at prices which will surprise
every customer.
In Cotton Dress goods the
Ondine cloths, previously ad-
vertised at IS cents, proved
very quick sellers, and | have
bought another case, among
which are some very hand
some new designs. They
ought to be here tomorrow,
and will go on sale at same
price as previous lot.
Another surprise, on which
the manufacturer stood the
loss, is lot of striped Cotton
Bedford Cords, which were
made to sell at IL I-2 cents a
yard, and go now to my Gus
toners, while this lot lasts, at
5 cents yard.
New lot of black Spanish
Lace Flouncings: $1.25 grade
for IS cents; $1.5o grade for
ST.; So grade tor $3.50.
Also cut prices on a lot of
ID to IS inch black Silk Lace
demi-houncing.
New Breton laces in both
white and black.
New lot Hathaway Blouse
waists made of fine French
satine, $I.75 each.
New Silk waists at $3.50.
New Serpentine waists OF
fine satine, So.
Full assortments now OF the
plain black Satine Henriettas
at IS, 10, 29, 33 and 81 1-2
cents yard.
Something new for skirts
and for Innings for nice dresses
in watered Percaline, SO cents
a yard.
One case OF Bleached yard
wide cotton, and one bale
of yard wide Brown cotton, to
be sold a fraction under usual
price.
NJ 7 HHX/T ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
Gbe DermuIrt 4B@nin.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, MAY 2G, 1893.

Governor Fuller declined last week to
consider favorably three petitions for the
discharge from the house of correction at
Rutland of parties confined there for viola
tion of the laws relating to the sale of in
toxicating liquor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

correcting the statement, so often made
and accepted, that the war of the rebellion
cost the loyal men of the nation "a million
of lives and a billion of treasure" The
sun figures the total mortality from all
causes at 304, 600, or less than third of
million, but the cost it made IS, 425, 1885,
OH, or more than eight times greater than
the common estimate. These figures in
clude the expenditures on account of cur
rent war expenses, the bounties, the loss
to the nations wealth, the interest on the
war debt and the payments for pensions
up to date.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

Secretary Carlisle says he will deport the
unregistered Chinese uutil his funds are
exhausted. He has only $4,000 for the
purpose now, but $4,000 will be available
July l. The people of the country are be-
coming aroused to the great wrong of the
Geary bill, and Congress will probably be
asked to repeal it as soon as possible,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

Henry Clews, the well-known broker and
financial writer, says that the New York
banks are now willing to place to the credit
of the United States treasury $4,000, 600
in gold to be taken as needed in exchange
for greenbacks. They will also give the
secretary of the treasury S30,OOO,OOO of
gold for bonds on three per cent basis
whenever he calls for it. This expression
of confidence by the banks of the metropo-
lis will do much to sustain general conf
dence in business circles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26

Mr.. Horne rightly holds that an acquaint-
ance with good books, and taste for read
ing which is morally wholesome and intel
lectually instructive, is fundamental req
uisite of American citizenship of the best
type. However individuals may differ as
to minor features or details of the plan
proposed, there are few thoughtful men or
women who will not endorse the essayist's
premises, the main contention of his argu-
ments, and the end which he would accom-
plish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-05-26
SUIT

This suit is for boys from to "A years, is
strictly all WOO aud the pants have double knees
The suits are thoroughly and substantially made
and each one Is decorated with a beautiful and
artistic Columbus medal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
There Was Just One Man.

There is a gallant congressman who
once had the reputation of sowing wild
oats broadcast. When he was first run
ming for congress, many breezy stories
were told about him. At last he cave it
out in the heat of his campaign Tat he
would speak shortly in defense of his
morals. 1t was a Populist district, and
he had big audience. The speech every
one liked, but until the last sentence not
word was spoken about the advertised
subject. At the last the candidate stuck
his hand under his desk and pulled out
several boxes of imported cigars.
Gentlemen" he cried, Il am accused
of having certain bad habits. Particular
instances have been alleged in fact. I
wish to make some one in this assem-
blage a present of box of good cigars
If there is any one here who has never
done what | have done, will he please
step up and take iii" No one moved.
For long time the big crowd kept 81
lent. But an old Baptist minister in a
far back seat after awhile arose and
said in high, squeaky voice, Colonel, l
don't smoke. San Francisco Argonaut.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
American Leyity.

Singularly enough it appears that Poe,
the only absolutely distinct genius our
country has yet produced, was incapable
of humor and that even his levity was
artificial. Hawthorne, next to Poe III
originality and far above him in style.
was but meagerly equipped with smile
provoking material. Bryant, our great
est poet, maintained a lofty seriousness
throughout his work.
1t may be sacrilege to say so. but the
truth is Lowell was the founder of our
levity. He never could be quite relia-
bly, serious thinker, but could at any mo
ment break off into funmaking Humor
is good in fresh and natural state, but
so is a peach. Cut and dry either, and
you have poor article for regular diet.
We Americans have fed upon laughable
things until our faces show the wrinkles
of a grin even when in solemnest repose.
We are never sure of one another, but
must wait awhile after each cOmmuni-
cation to find out whether or not it is a
joke. The effect of highest sincerity
cannot be reached in the midst of all this
hurly burly of chatting voices. How can
one be serious while everybody else is
Observation-Disclosures.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
Didn't Know His Own Child.

At Antietam, just after the artillery
had been sharply engaged, the Rock,
bridge (Va.) battery was standing wait.
ing orders. General Lee rode by and
stopped moment. A dirty faced driver
about II said to him:
General, are you going to put US in
again?'
Think of such a question from such a
source to the general of the army, espe.
cially when that generals name was Lee.
Eyes, my boy" the stately officer kind,
ly answered; Il have to putyou in again,
But what is your name? Your face
seems familiar somehow"
II don't wonder you didn't know me,
sir" laughed the lad; I'm so dirty, but
I'm Bob"
1t was the generals youngest son,
whom he had thought safe at the Vir-
ginia Military institute. God bless you,
my son; do your dutyp and the general
rode on.-W Washington Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
Prices of a Few Autographs.

Some prices on autograph letters are
as follows: From Charles Francis Adams,
1859, so cents; long letter in German by
Hans Christian Andersen at Copenhagen,
S.; John Quincy Adams, 1S41, IS; p. T..
Barnum, 1867, 70 cents; Joseph Bona
parte, in regard to the sale of his dia-
monds and on political matters, dated at
Philadelphia, 1923, s.; Ole Bull, $3.50;
President Cleveland, letter regarding
Mrs. Cleveland, 1880, 50; c. COrot, on
art subjects, So; Edward Eggleston, on
sending copy of a novel, IS cents; Ma
thaniel Hawthorne, Concord, 1862, $3.50;
Leigh Hunt, three page letter on note
paper without date, s.; Jean Ingelow,
So. so; Washington Irving, $3.50; An
drew Jackson, $3.50; Louis XIII of
France, signed document, 50; President
Monroe, commission of major in the
army, on vellum and signed by J. c..
Calhoun, $3.50; joaquin Miller, auto,
graph verse, 81; Marshal MacMahon, 81;
Ouida, So; Ellen Terry, ST. President
Tyler, $3.50: Victoria, Duchess of Kent
and mother of Queen Victoria, So; Benja.
min West, so.
An order of arrest signed by Robes.
pierre, also signed by Couthon, is val
ued at $25; salary advance agreement
of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, $3.50
Jonathan Swill, with seal of the deanery
$40; photograph of Theodore Thomas
signed and dated, rs cents.-New York
Tele0ram
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
Oyerfastidious Taste.

Men overfastidious in their choice Of
tea have been victims of their too vivid
imaginations. One man objected to a
brand of tea purchased by his wife, pro-
nouncing it weeds" and accordingly
selected choice kind. His next cup of
tea was pronounced perfect. The color
was good, and That's a cup of tea for
you" was said with emphasis as he drank
the second cup made from the "weeds"
his wife had bought.-Good Housekeep-
ing
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are the only
authorized collectors for the LIGHT:
FRED SMALL,
WILL SCHUMACHER,
GEORGE BROWN.
Subscribers are eQuested not to pay
their subscription without taking re-
ceipt. L. b. JOHNSON, Mgr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22

When you have Catarrh, use the sure rem
edv-Dr, Sage's $500 for an inCurable case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
Mexican Lands and Mines.

If those who want to invest in farming
and timber lands, raise oranges, bananas,
fruit, or embark in mines in the State of
Nuevo Leon, Coahuila and Tamaulipas
will address me | will furnish them cor
rect description of the lands and products
of those States.
No letter answered unless accompanied
by 81 in United States currency.
Z. LEvAN.
Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
Times Have Changed.

Thieves who entered the house of the
pastor of st. James Methodist Episcopal
church in Harlem stole $500 worth of
silver. The surprise is not that they stole
it, but that the minister had it. Times
have changed since the apostolic timer
ant said, "Silver and gold have none. "
Eagle.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
WARNING.

The public is notified to pay no monies
to any persons on account of the LIGHT
except to our authorized collectors as
published in the paper, unless they hold
written receipt, or endorsed bill from the
undersigned. L. b. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio LIGHT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22

EAST BOUND.
Leave for Galveston, Houston
and New Orleans. .......... i.5Op.
Leave for Houston, Galveston,
New Orleans, Waco and Kan
cas- City q .OOp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

This office is not responsible for the
private bills of any of its employees. And
no such accounts will be recognized or
paid unless accompanied by written or
de- from IT r. JOHNSON Manager,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
ADVERTISING SOLICITORS,

R.E.Tetum is an authorized solicitor fol-
the LIGHT. Our patrons will please put
al. promises" or understanding" If
writing, in order that there may be no
MISUNDERSTANDING" when the bill is
presented. T. B. JOHNSON, Mgr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-22
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
|. & G. N. RAILROAD.

l. & G. N. RAILROAD.
Leave for Austin and the North, $40 a. m
Arrive frsm Austin and North. g $40 20 a. m
Leave for Laredo and Mexico. $40 a. m
Arrive from Laredo and Mexico, 7.30 p. m
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
EAST BOUND.
Leave for Galveston, Houston
and New Orleans. ........... $50 p. m
Leave for Houston, Galveston,
New Orleans, Waco and Kan
sas City. ..................... 900 p. m
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston, Houston and Kansas
City. ....................... 900 a. m
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston and Houston. ......... AIS p. m
WEST BOUND.
Leave for Eagle Pass and Mex
leo Observation-Disclosures. $50 a. m
Leave for Ell Paso and San
Francisco .................... $50 o. m
ARRIVE FROM THE WEST.
Arrive from Mexico and Eagle
Pass ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.25 p. m
Arrive from San Francisco and
FL PaSO ........... ...''''.'' p Ill
;. A. & APR. REMISSION ROUTE
TRAINS LEAvEcDAILY.
Leave for Cuero, Houston, Gal
weston and WaCo...... ...... 9.05 a. m
Leave for Beeville, Rockport
and Corpus Christi. 2.10 p. m
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Cuero, Houston,
Galveston and WacO.......... 100 p. m.
Arrive from Corpus Christi,
Rockport and Beeville....... LAS p. m
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Kerrville. ............ 7.15 p. m
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Kerrville. ......... $50 a. 10
LEAVE DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.
Leave for Kerrville. ............ 7.40 a. m
ARRIVE DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY AND
MONDAY.
Arrive from Kerrville.. GAS p. m
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-09-16
STORY OF THE WEST
How Constable Healev Recovered a
Lot Of Stolen Horses.

How Constable Healey Recovered a
Lot Of Stolen Horses.
7 got Mr.. Healcy to tell me that
story, bur it was by no means the
equal In old-time flavor of others that l
heard ana heard Of. says q writer in
Harper's Weekly. He and a COM
panion were ont after thieving Indians
near Fort Benton, and they We're tired
ana hungry. They saw some horses
ana two mounted men, and rode up TO
them. Mr.. Healey rode close to the
men and they slipped off the beasts
they were riding and rested their ri
hes on the saddles i'm a decidedly
threatening manner who are you+'
one cried Were white men," Heulcy
shouted. riding closer. But who in
are youE' the stranger insisted BY this
time Mr.. Healey was so close TO the
men that he could see what sort Of
rifles they were 'heeled' with. Quick,
who are youF" "Heah,y," said the hero
of the story. "Then throw mp your
hauds,' was the answC~ Instantly
Mr.. Healey threw himself sideways
over his horse so as to expose but
one foot. and dashed away for his life.
His companion followed suit. AS they
rode away Mr.. Healey said They've
been stealing horses and I'm going
back to stampede the horses and get
them away. Come on
'Youn get kiIled-and that's all
vouIl get" the other replied But Mr.,
HeaIey on his superb horse was dash
Inc back as if the grass was on fire
behind him. Both men rode right up
to the bunch Of stolen horses and be-
gan firing at the men, who were still
behind the barbados they had formed
If their horses. Mr.. Healey shot both
their saddle.horses and stampeded the
stolen steedS. getting them away with
him. Next day one Of the thieves was
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-09-16

the large number of workman ar,
and the constant moyem ant along +S-
line viii render the telegraph line s.-
from any danger Of DESTRUCTION
natives. The surveyors antclDsta ,L+.
the construction of the raflrosd
have a revolutionary effect. ana nm
entirely DO away with the Nasal ra,s-
upon the territory adjacent to rbe Mi
road. For the first two years II
.Pected that the bulk Of the labor m .
railroad will have TO be imported f-.-
India. IL viii also be necesS9rv
maintain a special railroad police for,a
The route passes through some If n.
richest cultivated districts ana uas.
populou> regions IN East Africa. Fr,,,
its terminus on Lake Victoria comUrr.
cation by steamboats, plying on N.
lake VIII connect the railroad with rbs
fertile districts around the shores 7r5
grant the outlet that is so necessary fo-
the development Of these countries
The general average speed of trs,ry
is estimated at twelve miles IN bor-
including stoppages. On sections with
easy gradients, and these include ma
greater part of the line, a speed ne
twenty miles of more may be parmfs
sible. When the line is first o,apa3
trains will be run only byi daylight
This gives a running time Of ten hours
or a total distance Travelled each dgr n
about 12O miles. The officials tl,a ,
favorable view of the earning c1pacf-v
of the road. They say that. in their
opinion, the actual workings expenses
of the road for the first few wears
would not exceed $4,000, and it 4
probable that the road at the outset
would be nearly able, from the freight
the passenger traffic. TO pay the work.
ing expenses. This does not include the
interest OF the investment. and at first
there would be a deficit on the reouir.
ed amount of gross earnings to paw All
expenses Of about 100000 a year
They do not think, however. that this
deficit would be for many years a tax
upon the enterprise. Great Britain
has now assumed the control of Ugap.
da, and as the building of this rail.
road is vitality necessary to the devel-
opment of the lake region. there seems
little doubt that the Victoria Nyanzl
railroad viii be the next enterprise Of
the sort to be carried out in Africa.