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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

On the lst of August there will
be an election to authorize the city
to settle with Mr.. Breckenridge.
Does every taxpayer understand
this proposition clearly?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18
FOR SALE OR TO LEASE.

For a term Of years: Lot 14sx14s #.
cor. Houston and Ave, E, opp. postofficel
For particulars apply to J. V. Dignowity
over Texas National Bank.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18
-Sixty-five cents,
Sixty-five cents,
SiXty-five cents,
Special sale of Ladies'
Silk and Lisle Vests.
III st JOSKE BROS.
Notice.

The largest stock of marble and
granite monuments in West Texas,
of the latest patterns on hand, and
for sale at the lowest prices, at
OTTO ZIRKEL'S Marble Yard,
724 and 726 f. Houston st. near
the post office. 3 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

Every one being agreed to the
proposition possibly many will
not think it worth while to vote.
On the contrary, it is important
that the proposition receive a full
endorsement at the hands of the
voting taxpayers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

The city owes Breckenridge Is.
A. National Bank on notes or re-
ceipts for money borrowed to run
the monthly expenses of the city,
100000, on which the city is pay
ing per cent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18
Wanted.

White cook, apply to J. f. Cav
thon, corner Park avenue and Nav
erick streets. Z IL st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

Good Show-admission free, at
the Gem Theatre, corner Laredo.
and w. Commerce street. 7I4t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

H. BREUs ING, Notary Public
Office 1O4 East Commerce st. 6 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18
JOB PRINTING

In all its branches done with neatness.
and dispatch at the San Antonio LIGHT
Job Office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

that this is a plain business tran
saction and victory for Mr.. Pas
chaPs administration.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18
Call on Woodward

For fine match teams, single drivers, fan
cy saddlers, and reliable family horses;
also all kinds of vehicles. Prices to suit,
purchasers. 22S South Flores street.
500 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-18

The present administration has
proposed a way out of the ruinous
financial policy pursued by it's
predecessors in office. Mr.. Brock
enridge has been forced to reduce
his interest bill and the city
makes a good saving thereby.
Every taxpayer can understand
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
ONE OF THE FAMILY.
A Street Scene That Would Have De
lighted the Late Henry Bergh.

A Street Scene That Would Have De-
lighted the Late Henry Bergh.
1t would have done the heart of the
late Henry Bergh good if he had wit
messed a scene at Thirty-fourth street
and Third avenue the other day, says
the New York Herald.
Lying in the dirty black mud in the
middle of the streetwas dignifed dog
of the Newfoundland species.
Standing over him in sorrow was an
elegantly dressed young man.
"Come on, old man, get up. Get up,
that's a good fellow" pleaded the
young man, while the dog feebly
moved his tail and rolled his eyes to-
ward his master, but did not move.
Then the youth acted.
Dropping a book, which he carried,
into the mud he stopped and lifted the
Undiscovered dog in his arms and
carried it to the sidewalk, depositing
it by the side of building.
His clothes were besmirched, the
bosom of his shirt and his cuffs were
soiled, but he paid no attention to his
appearance. He thanked an urchin
who handed him the soiled book and
then hailed a cab.
"You see, he's an old dog" he said
to me apologetically, noting my inter
est in the episode.
"He's one of the family, you know.
l just brought him in from the coun-
try, and the rafting and jolting of the
cars must have acted unfavorably
upon his heart, because he gave out
and fell right where you saw him.
Poor old fellow!"
"Wen, good day, SIR" and he again
raised the animal carefully and de-
posted it in the cab which drew up.
Say, some Of dem dudes would've
given de dog de cold shake" com
mented a gamin as the cab rolled off.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

ETY. and rarity of some of the species.
Various theories were advanced to &C
count for the phenomenon; some
thought that the mass of masonry
raised so high in the air intercepted
wandering germs of plants, which the
southern sun quickened into life;
others, that the birds that colonized
there by thousands and built their
nests beneath the jutting frieze, had
transported the seeds from distant
lands; others, that some property in
the cement, prepared in the first
century of the Christian era, had
proved favora BILE to exotic vegetation.
All was theoretical; no conclusion was
reached. But the fact remained that
many plants, elsewhere unknown be-
meath the Italian sky, there blossomed
and bore fruit.
About the middle of the eighteenth
century an English botanist made an
herbarium of THE Flora of the Coli
scum" which mum bered more than
four hundred distinct species.
A century ago it was decided that
this growth might be, in some unde-
fined manner, prejudicial to the public
health, and most of it was removed;
to-day only simple flowers, small
shrubs and vines remain to tell of the
luxuriant vegetation which fringed
and crumbled the ragged parapets of
that once magnificent amphitheater.
Those who were privileged to see
that majestic ruin thus clothed in it's
garb of beauty, lauded the benefcent
Mother Nature who, with vines and
flowers, kindly concealed the scars Of
time. A fragment of verse from an I'M
known source lends its poetic coloring
to this prosaic fact, adds deeper sig
nifcance to the idea suggested and in
vests it with new beauty:
"There is no ruined life beyond the smile of
heaven,
And compromising grace for every loss is given
The Coliseums SHELF is loved Of flower and vine,
And through its shattered rents the peaceful
planets shine.'
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

English court until James generously
gave it away. It is a covered cup or
hanap of gold, with ten subjects from
the life of St. Agnes wildly portrayed
in translucent enamel round the out
side of the bowl and cover; within are
two medallions, also enameled, the
one with another subject of St. Agnes,
the other with a half length of the
Saviour. On the lower part of the foot
are the four evangelistic symbols in
enamel, and the base is formed of a
cornet of leaves and pearls.
The Spaniard gave up the cup to
convent, where it remained until 1883,
when the abbess sold it to Baron Pichon
of Paris, from whom the Messrs.
Wertheimer purchased it for $4,000.
The last-named gentlemen agreed to
let the British museum have it at cost
price, and the late S. Wertheimer even
subscribed $500 to enable them to &C
quire it. The treasury gave e2,S30
and the remainder was made up by
private subscription.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
SLAVE TRADING STILL EXISTS.
One Form of 1t, Called .Blackbirding,"
Carried on by Adventurers.

Carried on by AdVenturerS.
It is high time that the attention of
our naval officers in the Pacific was
directed to the 'blackbirding" raids
that have lately been made upon the
Gilbert islands, says London Truth.
'Blackbirding," should perhaps ex-
plain, is the local euphemism for the
form of slave trading that is carried
on in the present day under the British
and American flags, Some three or
four raids of this kind appear to have
been made upon the Gilbert islands
within as many years by one American
adventurer. The natives-men, women
and children-are decoyed on board by
specious promises of the blessed pros
pect open to them. They are landed
on the hospitable coast of Guatemala,
and there, after a few months of
virtual slavery, the bulk of them speed
lily die-from climatic or other causes.
A Vancouver newspaper states that
out of the last shipload thus trans
ported, not more than thirty per cent.
were alive at the end of the year. The
enterprising mariner who has carried
out the previous raids was reported
few weeks ago to be fitting out fresh
expedition at San Francisco. The Gil
bert islanders now enjoy the proud
privilege of being British subjects, and
we ought to protect them against this
form of buccaneering.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
A TREE PHENOMENON.
Mountain Ash Growing on the
Tower of a Church.
For Thirty Years 1t Has Been Source Of
Wonder and Qualification to
the Unitarian Brethren
Of Utica, N.

The spectacle of tree standing upon
tower of the Unitarian church in the
city of Utica, N. Y, has aroused much
interest as well as discussion as to
what is really essential to plant life in
order that development may continue.
This mountain ash, says the Ameri-
can Agriculturist, has been growing
for thirty years upon narrow ledge
of sandstone. sprouting from joint in
the masonry less than an inch in width;
the main stem just above the stone at
the present time has diameter of five
inches. The tree is fifteen or sixteen
feet in height and possibly eight feet
across its widest part; the branches
are thick and numerous, and for some
years each autumn they have been
bright with the vivid scarlet berries
peculiar to this species of tree.
Protruding from chink in NOR
tared wall, forty-two feet above the
street, exposed to the glare of the sun
in summer and the frosts of many
severe winters, it's roots only having
the mortared interstices of masonry
through which to penetrate in search
of nutriment, the question may well
be asked: Where does this tree obtain
the elements that enter into the com
position of all plant life? Is it pos
sible that it is sustained like the
known air plants, by absorbing from
the air and through its foliage the ele-
ments upon which it lives and thrives?
Or does dust settle in the crevices?
At different times similar questions
have agitated the scientific world, no.
tably in the case of the Coliseum, that
famous ruin of Rome, which was COW
cred for centuries with a wondrous
growth of vegetation. Walls, arches
and crumbling galleries were green
with plants and shrubs, the quantity
not more surprising than was the vari-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

monster it can close it's lenses and hide
itself in the darkness. 1t can turn its
lantern off and on at will, and then it
is always "filled" and ready when
wanted.
Another marine animal has lumin-
GUS bulb that hangs from its chin, and
thus throws the light before it to warn
it of the approach of enemies. Still
another upholds big light from the
extremity of the dorsal fin. Others
again have constant supplies of lumin-
Gus oil that runs down their sides from
the fins, making a bright and constant
light all around it.
Most of the jelly fish are phosphores-
cent. These live far down, on the very
floor of the ocean, where it is always
dark and gloomy. The jewellers in
these watery depths are provided with
lights of their own shining bodies and
fins, which illumine their home with a
strange, though no doubt cheerful,
glare,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

The design is a copy of an ancient
Celtic cross, and the stem is to be rich
ly carved after the manner of the early
Celtic Christians. The principal de-
vice above the arms on the face of the
cross will be the Book of Common
Prayer" On the reverse will be the
arms of the Episcopalian diocese of
California and three inscriptions recit-
ing that it is memorial of the first
Christian service on the coast, of the
first use of the Book of Common
Prayer in the country and of one of
the first recorded missionary prayers
on the continent.
The sub-base will be seven feet high
and ornamented with Runic designs,
each facade presenting cross like
that Of the main shaft above it.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
EOiSON Avn THE REAh.
How the Great Inventor Received an Un
expected Visit.

How the Great Inventor Received an I'm
expected Visit.
Thomas A. Edison's father, on one
of his visits to Menlo park, brought
with him surprise to his son, tame
bear that he had captured with his
own hands, says the New York World.
1t was very late when he arrived,
and, finding that his son was on one of
his usual midnight experimental
''sprees," he determined not to bother
him, and went to bed after first care
fully locking the cub in the cellar.
The experiments on which the ''wiz-
ard was at work were the final ones
in the invention of the photograph.
Mr.. Edison was kneeling on the floor
listening to the reproduction of an old
song, and his assistants were punched
behind him, with every nerve strained
to catch the far-off, curious sounds.
So intent were they that the shambling
of heavy footsteps up the stairs and
the opening of the laboratory door
were unnoticed, and it was only when
a heavy ''woof'' drowned the imitation
song that the little group became
aware that a stranger was among
them.
The next instant the laboratory
shelves bore, instead of bottles, half a
dozen of the worst-scared scientists in
history.
Seeing the lack of disposition to
show him the inequalities of the
place, the bear started on tour of in
spection of his own He used his
paws as the farmer from "Wayback"
uses his umbrella in art galleries, and
soon had the well-arranged workshop
in compound disorder. The shelved
scientists were wishing every minute
that he would seize high-voltage cir
cult which would give him a tenn
porary trance. But he was too wise for
that, and it began to look as if the
greatest problem Edison would have
to solve that night was how to escape
the clutches of bear
The beast was having a veritable
picnic in the electrical sanctum when
Mr.. Edison, ST., stallzed into the room.
Explanations were soon made, the
bear was led downstairs and the cleo
tricians descended from their perches.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
HISTORIC GOLD CUP.
The British Museums Latest Acquisition
flames Us Gift to a Spaniard

The British Museums Latest Acquisition
james LIS Gift to Spaniard.
James I. was monarch always hard
up, but exceedingly lavish with other
peoples ''bawbees." Although he has
now happily been defunct for over two
centuries, says the London Telegraph,
his generosity with goods not his
own has, according to the report of the
trustees of the British museum, just
cost the country and several patriotic
Englishmen the sum of $4,000. While
he was king a Spanish ambassador
came to England to conclude peace,
and among the presents James award
ed him was the royal gold cup, an ex-
ceedingly valuable vessel, fashioned in
France in 1891 by command of the due
de Berry, as gift to his nephew,
Charles vi.
1t is supposed to have come to Eng
land in return for money lent to the
French king to carry on his wars; at
all events it is found in the inventory
of the royal chattels of Henry VI, and
remained in the possession of the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

by which young sailors in the navy are
often called.
These disks are exactly like small
bull's-eye lanterns with regular lenses
and ref1ectors.
The lenses, says the Boston Herald,
gather the rays and the refectors
throw them ut,again. There is a lay
er of phosp horescent cells between the
two, and the entire effect is as perfect
as if made by some skillful optician.
Many other fish have ''refectors, :"
many have lenses" but the mid
shipmite" is the only kind that has
such splendid specimens of both.
The fish is so constructed that when
it is frightened by some devouring sea
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
The Atlantic & Pacific R. R.
The Great Middle Route Across the
American Continent in COnnec-
ton with the Railways of
the s'Santa Fe ROute.'
LIBERAL MANAGEMENT,
SUPERIOR FACILITIES,
PICTURESQUE SCENERY,
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS.

The Grand Canon OF the Colorado, the most
sublime of Natures work on the Earth, indie
scribable, can easily be reached via Flagstaff,
the Natural Bridge of Arizona and Montezumas
well you can journey most directly by this line
Observe the Ancient Indian Civilization of La
guna, or of Acoma, "The City OF the Sky :"
Visit the Petrifed Forest near Garlic. See and
marvel at the freak of Canon Diablo. Take a
hunting trip in the magnificent pine forests of
the San Francisco Mountains Find Interest in
the ruins of the prehistoric Cave and Cliff
Dwellers View the longest Cantilever bridge
in America across the Colorado River.
T. R. GABEL, General Superintendent, Albu.
querque, New Mexico. W. A. BIssELL, General
Passenger Agent, San Francisco, CAL, and AL
buquerque, New Mexico. 81. s. VAN SLYcK,
General Agent, Albuquerque. N. M
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
Tailoring.
Summons.

In the District Court of the third judicial dis
trict of the territory of Arizona, in and for the
county of Maricopa.
]. T. Ware and q. Z. Ware,
Plaintiffs.
VS..
Wells Hendershott, Marga-
retta Hendershott, his
wife, Charles Goldman and
Leo Goldman, Co partners
under the firm name of
Goldman Company.
Defendants
Action brought in the district court of the
third judicial district of the territory of Arr
IONA, in and for Maricopa county, and the COM
plant filed in said Maricopa county, in the
office of the clerk of said district court.
In the name of the territory of Arizona, to
Wells Hendershott, Margaretta hendershott,
his wife, Charles Goldman and Leo Goldman,
co-partners, under the firm name of Goldman
& Company, defendants, greeting:
You are hereby summoned and required to
appear in an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiffs, in the District Court
of the Third Judicial District of the Territory
Of Arizona, in and for Maricopa County, and
answer the complaint therein filed with the
Clerk of this said Court, at Ph8nix, in said
county, within ten days after the service upon
you of this Summons, if served in this said
county, or If served out of this said county and
within this said Judicial District, then within
twenty days thereafter, or in all other cases
within thirty days thereafter, the times above
mentioned being exclusive of the day of
service, or judgment by default will be taken
against you.
Given under my hand and seal of the dis
trict court of the third judi
cial district of the territory of
[SEAL] Arizona, in and for Maricopa
county, this 18th day of No
vember, A. D. 1898.
G. H. KNAPP,
Clerk of said District Court
By J. Il. STOUT, Deputy Clerk.
Fitch & Campbell attorneys for p aintif.
First publication Nov. IA, 1893
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
LiViNl L..xiE1NS.

queer Fishes That Garry Bright and
Striking Sea Torches.
Away down in the dark depths of
the ocean there are living lanterns
that are borne about to light up the
darkness. A queer fish called the
''Midshipmite" carries the brightest
and most striking of all these sea
torches.
Along its back, under it and at the
base of its fms there are small disks
that glow with clear phosphorescent
light like rows of shining buttons on
the young middy's uniform-in this
way it gets its name ''midshipmite, .
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

A hundred and fifty years ago I'M
married as well as married women
were styled "Mrs." Girls were called
Miss" until they left school, when
they took rank as Mrs." while mar
ried women were generally addressed
as madam"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
stage Lines.
He for White Hills Mining Camp !

Tri-Weekly Stage Line.
thoroughbrace wagon; change horses at Cross
ranch and at Mountain Springs: leaves King
man Monday. Wednesday and Friday at 7:S0 q.
M, and arrives at camp at 7 p. m. same day.
and Saturday at a. m, and arrives at King
man at p. m. same day.
Fare, 81; freight3c.
Shortest and most direct route to the New
White Hills mining camp. Stage Office at store
the W. 81. Taggart Mercantile company. Extra
conveyances on application.
CROSS & CO., Props,
Kingman, Ar14.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

of Philadelphia. The memorial is to be
placed about three-quarters of a mile
from the lighthouse on Point Reyes
peninsula and will have the following
inscription:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
A Spongy Yarn.

A single sponge has been found or
the coast of Florida with circumfer
ence of 5 feet il,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12
MEMORIAL CROSS.

The Pacific Slope Now Has Plymouth
Rock of Its Own.
California also has her Plymouth
Rock. It is the spot where the first re-
corded church service was held on the
Pacific slope, more than three centuries
ago, and it is to be marked by a memo
rial cross, the gift of George W. Childs,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-12

:.
/: Consecrated October 25, 1893 by the ::
/: Church Missionary Council as memo ::
&: rial of the service held on the shore of ::
p. brakes Bay about St John Baptist's ::
+: Day, June "A, A D. 1879, by Francis :
{: Fletcher, Priest of the Church of Eng. !:
{: land, Chaplain of Sir Francis Drake, ::
f: Chronicler of the service ::
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-11-08
Our Intense Civilization.

We're it not that your self-imposed
burdens were all taken upon your hands,
and your mind, and your heart, not for
your own comfort and qualification, but
for the angelic jov you have in minis
tering to others, would talk to you
like " Dutch uncle" writes Robert J
cles in the Noven Der Ladies' Home
teurndl. If | were your colonel l
would tie. you up ty the thumbs; then
when you were cut down, you would
rest for three or four hours anyhow,
while you fondled your thumbs with
your tenderest C tresses. But 1 am not
colonel. Like many another monster
am only lieutenant colonel. Live more
easily; want less for the rest of the
hous, hold. You say: THE barn is a
nice, plain, bare, unadorn Ell place, with
plenty of hay and corn; if we are going
to live like the cattle let US move down
there" NJ; what the matter with
the housr? Ii is good en- u IN place;
the man finds it a delightful, beautiful,
heavt My place to live in. 1t doesn't
make him any work You do make it
Paradise for him. Now just make it an
easier place for yourself. Our intense
civiliz alton is making the home, for the
mistress of it, place from which once
a year, at least, she gladly runs away.
Small wonder if she should run away
and never come back again. You have
made home for the monster, such lair
as Tilania might envy, grottO wherein
fairies might love to dance--the sweet
est. dearest spot on the map of the
world Now mako IL q rpsiipO-nlacp
for yourself, and "us men " will look
at you and say: Well. if sNe had been
in Eden there would have been no
snake" els not the lite more than
meat, and the body than raiment?"