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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
Georgia Crackers.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
"The term cracker" said an eX-
confederate the other day was APP
piled in Georgia to class called
by negroes of the South descended
from Guinea tribes, in their pigeon
English, 'pO'buckra-buclkra mean
ing white man, and by negro slaves
elsewhere 'pO' white trash. In
South Carolina, living among the
sandhills near Columbia, class
was called 'Tackies,' or sometimes
'Sandhill Tackles They are the I'VE
uns' and you uns' of East Tennes-
see and Eastern kentucky. They
were a thriftleSs, indOlent, imprOv-
ident people, but possessed of many
of the virtues belonging to human
nature in an undevelOped state
Presumably they were all sprung
from the lower orders Of genuine
AnglO-SaXOn stock, and among
them in accent and pronunciation
many archaic forms of speech sur
vive; indeed the student Of philOl-
gy, critically listening to their
quaint uttCrances, will have nc
difficulty in reviving the English
of the common people in Shaks.
peare's time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
Old Hundred.

brooklyn Eagle.
The name of the author or COM
r poser of the tune which we know
as "Old Hundred" is unknown.
The tune, it seems, first appeared
IN the Genevan psalter. 1t was
the melody adapted to Beza's ver-
sion of the Psalm cXXXiv, included
in the first installment OF psalms.
thirty-fOur in number, added by
him to the Genevan psalter in DOL.
No copy Of that psalter, containing
the tunes to these psalms, is known
OF earlier date than 1911, but there
Is little doubt that they were added
10 the psalms, either at the
time of the publication of
the latter or in bop, when BOur-
geols was musical editor of
the GeneVan psalter. To BOur-
geols, therefore, if to any one, the
rune in its present form NAV be
ascribed, but how far it is original
IS uncertain. The greater part of
the melodies in the GenCVan psal-
ter are known to be adaptations of
secular tunes Of the time. and the
Old Ilundredth' is, no doubt, one
81 the number. The name, "Old
Hundredth,' is peculiar to Eng
land. The psalm was originally
known as the "IIundrcdth," but
alter the appearance of the new
version by Brady and in 1896, the
word sold" was added to the titles
81 the tunes continued in use from
the preceding psaltcr of SternhoId
and Hopkins, to which no special
-Iames had boon giNnn-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
A superstitious Village.

An old woman in a village near
SalZburg recently died. Her death
gave great satisfaction to the.other
villagers, for she was looked upon
as a witch, and feared accordingly.
After the funeral several of
the chief inhabitants repaired to
the Wirthschaft to celebrate suit
ably the relief experienced at get
ting this dangerous person safely
under ground; but while they were
sitting drinking pleasantly, in
came a messenger to say that the
cow of one Of those present, a neigh
Dor of the deceased, had died sudden
ly without any apparent cause. The
meeting, hOrrOr-stricken, adjourn
ed in a body to examine the cow,
and unanimously agreed that the
animal had been bewitched. No
doubts were entertained as to the
perpetrator of the deed. Evidently
burying was not enough to stop
this dangerous old lady, and it
was decided, after earnest discus
sion, to adopt the old plan of max
ing horse jump over the witch's
grave and putting an end to her
powers. A horse was according
ly fetched, but, strange to say,
nothing would induce him to jump
over the grave. This incontestable
proof of the unholy in
fluence emanating from that
spot caused the public excite
ment to increase. The mayor of
the village decided to use some
what drastic means, much in favor
in the Middle Ages, viz, to stab
the witch's body with red-hot
pitchfOrk. The body was eXhumed,
the fork heated, and the whole GER
emOny carefully carried out. But,
by the time the company had fin
ished their work and gone back to
refresh themselves at the Wirth-
shaft, the authorities of the neigh
boring town had heard of what
was going on. y party of mounted
police were sent to the village, and
all those who had been concerned
in the affair were taken into GUS
tOdy.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

COUNTY OF BEXAR.
To the Creditors of C. Fl. Garrison:
You are hereby notified that C. II. CARR
son. of the county and state aforesaid. on
the Both day of October, 1893, executed a
deed of assignment, conveying to the I'M
dersigned all of his property for the benc-
fit of such of his creditors as will consent
to accept their proportional share of his
estate, and discharge him from their re-
spective claims. and that the undersigned
accepted said trust and has duly quail
fed as required by law. All creditors
conSenting to said assignment, must,
within four months after the publication
of this notice. make known to the as
signee their consent in writing, and with
in six months from the date of this notice
file their claims, as prescribed by law,
with the undersigned. whose Office and
place of business is at No. los East HouS-
ton street. San Antonio, Texas, which is,
also. his pOStoffice address.
Witness my hand and seal, this the Sd
day of November. A. ID. 1893.
11-3 3w 7. j. MCCALL.
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THE WAY TO SHINE.
Rules for Becoming a Brilliant Con-
versationalist.

versationalist.
New York World.
In these advanced and intellect
nal days every young woman as
pires to be the leader of a salon
and the diner-out most sought by
hosteSSes because Of her brilliancy
but very few have the wisdom to
know just how to attain this de-
sirable position in society. And yet
IT is not very difficult. a notebook,
"A retentive memory and an Ordi-
nary command Of the English lam
guage are the necessities.
Into the notebook should go
those good stories, those admirable
bits of repartee which are floating
about. Anecdotes about persons
who are of passing interest
should also be jOtted down.
Then. on the afternoon of the day
when she wishes to dazzle, the
young woman will simply have to
, cast her eye over the pages of her
memorandum and she is equipped
for conquest.
1t is even advisable for the
wOuld-be conversatiOnalist to go to
those older and more brilliant than
herself, and humbly ask to be
coached" 1t would be a mark of
flattering regard, for which the
,cOacher ought to be willing to pay
IN choice jokes and rare stOries-
always provided that he or she did
not need the entire stock on hand
for the same dinner. There need
be no deceit about using such
stories. The woman who says ::
-''Oh, by the way! Have you heard
Mr.. Jones last" will have salts
fed every claim of honesty, and at
the same time will have contrib
uted to the success of the party.
And if one is willing to study col
0rs and styles for ones dinner
gown, why not stories for ones
table talk?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received. at
the office OF the undersigned, where
plans and specifications can be
seen, up to II a. M, Monday, Nov.
goth, 1893, for the erection and
completion of the three-story brick
and stone business house for George
Witte, Esq. llS I0t
MURPHY & HAYDEN. Architects.
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THEY ARE SOLE AGENTS.

We are sole agents forthe cell
9brat ed Gum and Windsor fold
ing b eds, and many other fine ar
ticles in household goods, and pre-
pared to show you the finest selec-
tiOns ever brought to west Texas.
at lowest figures. You are cordial
~ invited to call. L.P. Peck d Co.,
2O4 and 2O6 West Commerce
street. 1881 If
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Of the Van Allen School.

From the indianapolis journal.
"ChOllie got veal cute at the
club today"
"Haw"
CLAW. Old GotwOX was pwOsing
away about the pwGssing duties Of
"a citizen, and ChOllie told him
that he welegated all pwesIng
duties to his tailor, don't you
know"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
RucKLEN,s ARN1cA SAVE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever,
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, ChilbIains,
COrns. and all Skin EruptiOnS. and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by f. Kateyer & Son and
DrpiSS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
ENGINE FOR SALE.

A 7-horse Van Duzen Gas and
Gasoline engine, almost new, in
first-class condition. Cost to run
about six cents per hour. The rea-
son for selling is the purchase of a
larger engine of the same make
For further particulars address,
T. B JOHNSON, LIGHT office.
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BILL HEADS LErrgR nEAna

Cards, envelopes, and al kinds of com
DerciSl ~ nting done ne LTsHT Office
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER I
OF TIE CURRENCY, |

OF TIE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
August 10th, 1898.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons who may have claims against
"THE TEXAS NATIONAL BANK,
of San Antonio, Texas, that the
same must be presented to j. l.. S.
HUNT, Receiver, with the legal
proof thereof, within three months
from this date, or they may be dis
allowed.
s ID 3m JAMES HI. ECKELS,
Comptroller of the Currency.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
Tickets to be sold Dec. 10Th, Goth and
Dist, 1898, Good for return
within 80 days.

A Special Train cOnsstiug of Free Reclin-
ing Chair Cars. Palace Day Coaches and Sm0k
ing Car, will leave LadOnia, Texas, on the
morning of Dec ~ for New Orleans via ROsen.
berg and Southern Pacific Railway, without
change. making close connection with all
trains for all Southeastern points. Lampasas
Branch trains will make close connection
with the special tram at Temple. \ Pun.
man Palace Sleeper will be attached to tits
ain at Rosenberg. In addition to above
route, tickets will be on sale via all lines
through Fl. Worth and Shreveport or Men,
phis For detail information as to rates,
routes. time or connections, apply to any
Santa Fe Agent, or write 10
w. A. TULEY, w. 5. KEENAN,,
TRAY. Pass AVt. Genl Pass. Agt
Dallas, Texas. Galveston, rex
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-13
FOR ALDERMAN.

Mr.. John A. O'Conner,f author
ICES the LIGHT to announce him
as a candidate for alderman to fill
the vacancy made by the resigna-
ton of Alderman Geo. w. Russ.
10 l3 If,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

This Office is not responsible for the
private bills of any of its employees. And
90 such accounts will be recognized or
paid unless accompanied by a written or
1er from T B. JOHNSON. Manager.
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WARNING.

The public is notified to pay no monies
10 any persons on account of the LIGHT
except to our authorized collectors as
published in the paper, unless they hold a
written receipt, or endorsed bill from the
undersigned. 7. B. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio LIGHT
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ADVERTISING soLIoroRa.

R.E.Tstum is an authorized solicitor for
the LIGHT. Our patrons will please put
al. promises or understanding" IL
writing, in order that there may be no
MISUNDERSTANDING" when the bill IL
presented. T. B. JOHNSON, Mgr.
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CHEAP READING.

Our subscribers can get three
novels, by standard authors, at
the LIGHT office for ten cents
Cut out this slip and bring it
with you. 9 II If.
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The Rerieac Of RccicwS for December
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THE Century Magazine for December,
the Christmas number, has been re-
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Famous Painters, Artists Adventures
Series, a Set of Sketches, The Curious
Vehicle, The Five Indispensable Au.
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Wilson, serial novel by Mark Twain !;
Memories and Letters of Edwin Booth.
The Waters of the Chesapeake, The
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The Gentler Side of two Great South
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Hector BerlioZ, Topics of the Time,
Open Letters, In Lighter Vein, aud
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The Southern Maga2iae for December
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The Paphian Venus, Frankfort, The
Miracle at Mrs. Smiley's. The South in
American Literature, A Story OF
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PERI rs
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ALEXANDRIA BOARD.

A local Board of THE EASTERN BUILD
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Alexandria, Va, and the local business is un-
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OFFICERS-I. C.. ONeal, President; F. s..
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BY r. F. Knox, Auctioneer
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

L
Py virtue of deed of trust, dated October
lst 1892, and duly recorded in deed book
No. 90, page 81, one of the land records OF
the Corporation Count Of the city of Alexan-
dria, Va, at the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned, as trustee therein
named, will sell at public auction at twelve
o'clock III. on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER -, 1898
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, Alexandria, Va, the follow
ing property; to wit:
Ali of those TWO LOTS OF GROUND
sith the BUILDINGS and IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, situated on the est side of Patrick
street, between Duke and Wolfe streets, Alex
andria Virginia, and bounded and described
as follows; viz:
First A LOT OF GROUND with a FRAME
DWELLING thereon, known as No. 336
,outh Patrick street, and bounded as follows
3eginning on the east side of Patrick street at
=. point IL feet S! inches north of Wolfe
street and running thence north on Patrick
,trect Is feet . inches to the centre of an al
ley feet wide by 32 feet in length; thence
asst along the centre OF sa alley 51 feet 81
inches to an alley 10. feet wide; thence south
along said alley 15 feet 2 inches and thence
vest parallel to Wolfe street 81 feet 81 inches
20 the beginning; and
Second, LOT OF GROUND with
FRAME DWELLING thereon, known as 334
.outh Patrick street, adjoining the above de.
'cribed premises on the north, and having
'ront of 10 feet inch on Patrick street and
extending back east with that width 81 fee,
u inches to 10 feet alley.
Terms For cash as to so much as may be
necessary to defray the expenses of sale and
tpI ii of, 1,,n
the note secured by said deed of trust, princi
al and interest, which amounts TO about the
sum Of 81 60S.15. and the residue ifany, shall
ne made payable at such time and secured in
such manner as the grantors in the said deed
If trust or assigns may direct.
THOMAS f. BURROUGHS,
nov2l IS Trustee
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Origin OF Lynch Law

Lynch law had its origin in Virginia,
according to the conclusions ola gen
tleman who has been investigating the
early history of that State. 1t was not
mob law, as it is now understood. II
was orderly, methodical and fair in its
processes, and was strongly opposed to
violence or mob rule. It's distinctive
feature was simply that its DEGREES and
indings were executed stcrply and
swiftly upon the spot of their delivery.
Charles Lynch, whose name is asso-
ciated with the summary proceedings
now known as acts of Lynch law" was
revoiu ionary soldier, and after The
war ended took up his residence in
Pittsylvania county The region in
which he lived became at one period Of
the revolution infested by bands of to
ries and outlaws, whose depredationS
upon the defenceless people extended
from the low, parts of North Carolina
and Virginia to the passes of the Blue
Ridge and the head waters of the James
and other mountain streams. Desert
ers from both armies added strength
and semblance of organization to
their operations. Wherever they ap-
peared the terror stricken inhabitants
were plundered harrassed and merc-
lessly subjected to every variety OF in
suit and outrage. A remedy was
needed for this insuferable state
of things, a remedy that should
at once strike such terror to
these miscreants as would relieve
community already suffering from
the effects of hostile invasion. Colonel
Lynch was the man to take the lead in
such an emergency. lie succeeded in
organizing q body of patriotic citizens,
men of known character and standing.
Having laid his plans before them,
and secured their approval, he at once
proceeded to ut them into execution.
At the head of his followers he prompt
iy got upon the track of the unsuspect
ing enemy, captured many and caused
When any Of these outlaws fell into his
hands they were not taken ut once to
tree and banged or tied to a stake and
shot, as is now done under the peryert-
Cd system of the present day. This was
not according to the code of Colonel
Lynch and his followers.
So far from such a lawless procedure
a jury was selected from Lynch's men,
over which he presided as judge; the
captives were tried separately, the ac-
cused allowed to make his own defence,
and to show cause, if he could, why he
should not be punished. If found gull
ty the punishment was inflicted on the
spot. The general impression has been
that in ali cases of Lynch law the pen
atty was death. This was mistake.
A writer who knew Colonel Lynch we'll
was assured by him that he never will.
ingly condemned criminal to capital
punishment that prisoners were fire.
quently let Off with a severe ilogging
and then liberated on condition that
they would leave the country.