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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-06
Under a New Regime.

New YORK Herald.
Muggins (recently married, show
ing his apartment)-This is ward
robe where my wife hangs her
clothes, and this is another ward
robe where my wife hangs her
clothes.
Bilter-Where do you hang your
clothes.
Muggins-Oh, l don't have any
now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-06
Books.

My line of illustrated books,
Booklets, Toy Books and calen-
ders for 1891 will be found in
both quality and range. The most
notable ever exhibited here. Call
and be convinced. Mic Tengg, the
bookseller and stationer, 22O w.
Commerce street. u At
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Keep an Eye on Home Light.

New York Herald.
Parents who jump to the con-
clusion that their children's near
sightedness is due to bad light in
school rooms might find it prof
table to keep careful watch upon
the sort of light in which the child
rem read and study at home.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.

My large shipments of Holiday
Goods, both in Book and Fancy
Goods Departments, are in and
open for examination. Mic Tengg,
largest Bookseller and Stationer
in Texas, 220 w. Commerce st.
I264t
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Obeying Orders.
New York Herald.

New York Herald.
Travers-Did you find a five dol
lar bill in the pocket of that over
coat you repaired for me?
TailOr-Nes, sir.
Travers-Then why the mischief
didn't you send it to me?
Tailor-YOu told me you didn't
want to see the bill for six months.
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a Difficult Problem.

New York Herald:
Jorkins-There is one thing ]
can never decide about a snake.
Jerkins-Whati is it?
JOrkins-WhpTG his neck ends
and his tail begins.
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AnCidnt History,

SmartIy- Solomon's first wife
was the best one he had.
Mrs. SmartIy - How do you
know?
Smartly-The Bible says that
she was one woman in a thousand
Harlem Life.
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Almost TOP Notch.

Quericus-Nhy is D'Auber al
ways spoken OF as a rising young
artist?
Cynicus-Bccause his pictures
are hung higher and higher each
year.
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CHRISTMAS 1898.

For studious nan-dictionary
and holder.
For a lazy man-bOOk-rest.
For a Woman-bOth.
y At MIC TENGG
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afternoon. The child will be taken
into court and will tell her pitiful
story. The clothing she wore will
be produced in court as an evidence
also of the VillainOus act.
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A BUSINESS MANS EXPERIENCE

Speaking of his experience with Madam
Amaze, the great ciairvOyant, the other
day, a well known business man said: u
went to the Madam TO get information
about certain business venture. | was
rather disposed to doubt her ability, being
rather an unbellever In clairvOyanCe, but
came away fully convinced. She not only
told me EXACTLY WHAT WOULD BE THE
OUTCOME OF MY RISK, which has since
proven true, but told me other things
that l KNOW was known to no other
human than myself. There are no secrets
unknown to her. consider her a much
more reliable source Of information than
any mercantile agency, and shall consult
her on all business transactions. II II
ATS1 So, $2.6o So, 81, $3.50 GAL
WHISTLES on the market at
llS1m NJ. CASTANOIIA & Son.
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HoLsTEIy COW FOR SALE.

Gives , gallons per day; easy
mixer and gentle. Price $50. 30
West Commerce street. II st
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THE BANARD DIARIES

For '94 are found at Mic Tcngg's
22O W. Commerce st. II 6 At
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
FREIGHT BY ELECTRICITY.
Electric Railroads as Freight Carriers

Electric Railroads as Freight Carriers
in Other Places.
Much of the objection to Electric Rail-
roads by inland towns is the unreasonable
supposition that they cannot be used for
carrying freight.
This is an unfounded mistake which
arises no doubt from the fact that in towns
where the electric road is in operation there
is no necessity for it hauling freight, as the
steam roads do this.
When at Old Point Comfort last week we
had the pleasure of inspecting the electric
road that unites Old Point to Newport News.
This road has not been built very long. and
previous to its operation all freight was
hauled by wagons from the former place
TO Hampton and also to Newport News
The distance between the two places is seven
miles, and in addition to their passenger
coaches the road has a small dongola which
they attach to their trains and thus trans
port freight between the different towns.
The citizehs of these towns say they
could not do without their electric road and
that there is big amount saved each year
in the cost of their freight hauling.
The people of Odessa, Warwick. Sassafras
and other towns will form the same opinion
as soon as ths Odessa and Middletown road
is in operation.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
TO FOUND A SCHOLARSHIP.
The Foreign Missionary to Pay Tri-
bute To A Departed Member.

The Foreign Missionary to Pay Tri-
butte To A Departed Member.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
have an undertaking, which if successful,
will perpetuate the memory of one of the
noblest of Gods saints. The aim is to en-
dow a scholarship in the Girls School at
Calcutta, which shall be known as the
Margaret f. Layton scholarship, by which
one girl may be educated for Missionary work
as long as the world stands. Miss Layton
was very well known to most of the readers
of this paper, as she made her home and
was a teacher here for several years and also
in various other other places through the
State. All who knew her can but feel an
interest in this undertaking. No more
fitting tribute could be paid to the memory
of one who gave her life to the work in
India, The Middletown Society will con-
tribute literally to this work and to help
swell the funds the ladies will give an en-
in the Opera House the last
week in May. A fine musical programme
will be given, which will be followed by a
Strawberry festival. The former pupils |
and friends of Miss Layton will be glad of
an opportunity to help in so good work,
and the Missionary Society will appreciate
any aid that may be given.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
THEY'RE WAITING
FOR THE CIRCUS TO COME BEFORE
ADJoURNING.
THE LEGISLATIVE REASONS
For Putting Off Final Adjournment
The Passing of Bills and Routine
Work only-visitors to the State
Capitol-Ambassado Bayard Stops
Off Between Trains.

DOVER, April 26.-There have been lots
of visitors in Dover this week, due no
doubt to the approaching end of the Legis-
lative session. There are number of
smaller bills still hanging fire. and one or
two which. both houses seem somewhat
afraid to take up.
We looked in upon the law makers yes.
terday, and found the lobby almost de-
serted. Speaker Whiteman was in his
chair, and the bills and amendments were
taken up and passed with scarcely ripple
of excitement. Some of the members faces
were wreathed in smiles when resolution
favoring Home Rule was presented by
one of the New Castle representatives.
Aside from this there seemed to be very
little interest manifested in the routine
work of the House.
In the Senate nothing of moment was
transpiring. The Republican Senators ap-
peared in the best of humor, and were dis
cussing questions with their Democratic
brethren in apleasant way.
The members all claim to be anxious
to wind up everything and get home,
but there is tendency to hold off the
final adjournment until after next Monday.
In conversation with some of the members
it was stated that the Sussux contingent
wanted to wait until after Forepaughs
Circus had visited the capital. which
is billed for Monday next. They fear
that should they adjourn before that time
they could not get passes either ON the rail-
road or to the circus.
Dover was honored yesterday by visit
from "Delaware's favorite son." 1t was an
amusing sight to your correspondent to
stand on the steps of Aillington's Capitol
Hotel, where most of the members hang up
during their stay in Dover to see the rank
and file bending their knees and making
their salaams to Ambassador Bayard.
Such asight is not witnessed every day. He
was accompanied by his son, Thomas F.
Jr., who was doing the State Capital for
the first time.
Wilmington had big contingent down
to look after the interests of the Whining
ton City Railroad, which has been such
factor in placing restrictions on all new
electric Iaiiroads chartered this spring.
But they do not take easily to dose of
their own medicine.
The tax bill has been the principal theme
about the State House. and we were in
formed by number of members that it
would eventually be side tracked. A dis
position has been manifested, however. to
give it as much airing as possible before
consigning it to the musty shelves of for
gotten bills. SIMS.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Excursion Tickets to the Worlds
Fair via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that the Trunk Line Passenger
Committee has authorized the railroad COM
panies to sell excursion tickets to Chicago
on account of the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position on basis of $40 from New York
by fast express trains, and $32 by express
trains scheduled to make the run in thirty
five hours or more. Proportionate rates
will prevail from all stations in Trunk Line
territory. The round. trip rate from Phila-
delphia will be $3650 by fast trains, and
500 20 by by the thirty-fve-hour trains,
starting from New York From Washing
ton and Baltimore the rate will be $34.5O
by fast express trains. and $27.60 by slow
trains.
These tickets will not admit of a stop-off
en- route, and can be used for continuous
passage only. The tickets will be on sale
from April 18th TO October 30th inclusive,
and viii be valid for return trip until No
vember 18th, 1898.
All the lines leading to Chicago will sell
tickets good for passage going by one route
returning by another, so that person may
go out by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and,
if he wills, return by the New York Central,
Baltimore and Ohio, Erie, or any other
trunk line, or go out by any other line, and
return by the Pennsylvania.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
Cure for Mad Dog Bite.

Here is receipt for the bite of mad
dog, taken from the Universal Magazine
of knowledge, published by John Hinton at
the Kings Arms in Newgate street, London,
May. 1853. Take the youngest shoots of
the elder tree, off the outside rind; then,
scraping off the green rind, take two hand
fuls of it. which simmer a quarter of an
hour in five pints of ale, strain it off, and,
when cold, put it in bottles. Take half a
pint, take warm the first thing in the
morning and the last thing at night, and
be sure to keep yourself warm; also bathe
the part affected with some Of the liquor
warmed. The dose to be repeated the next
new or full moon after the first. 1t is good
for cattle as well as for human species.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
SMYRNA BOOMING.
To Put Up Electric Light Plant and
Build Sewers.

To Put Up Electric Light Plant and
Build Sewers.
The Senate Monday passed the House bill
to enable the town of Smyrna to borrow
$25, 900 for the purpose of building sewers
and erecting an electric light plant. An
election is first 10 be held to ascertain the
will of the people on the subject, each
property owner having O. vote for each
81 of property tax pad by him. The put
ting such bill tar.u.h the Legislature
does not carry with it the necessity of inn
media or Approximate early action in 90
ing into the ma, ket for 25.U00 aud placing
the town under bond, as there is already
heavy, bonded indebtedness, but such an
act as the above makes the way clear wht n
ever the spirit moves the people" to thus
provide for the health and comfort of the
town.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
THROUGH DEMOCRATIC GLASSES.
The Republican State Senators Highly
Complimented For Their
Personal Worth.

The Dover, correspondent of the EUemimg
Journal says Senator Pilling has occupied
peculiar position for two years. He has
been the leader of the Republican minority
and vet has acted as father to all of the
senators, regardless of political bias.
This session the Republican minority
narrowed down to two. Notwithstanding
this, Senator Pilling has been as pro-
nounced in his denunciations of political
measures, as just in his adm issions of
good features in them. and as consistent
in casting his vote as he was two years
ago, when the Senate stood four to four,
with Senator Williams holding the balance
of power and exercising it on all political
questions. There isn't a Democrat in the
State House who does not admire the Kia-
mensi statesman for the manly stand he
has taken at all times. They have found
in him fair opponent and always knew
just where he stood on all public questions.
Senator McMullin is also Republican
whose home is near st. Georges. He is the
only member of the Senate actively en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits. He has
ably represented his constituents but has
not always clung to party lines. He has
done good work as chairman Of the Com
mittee on Agriculture, and has been just as
pronounced as Senator Pilling in his ex-
pressions of opinion regarding all measures
in which he felt an interest.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
Another Surprise Party.

Surprise parties are quite the fashion, and
a very popular one in Middletnwn, for
nowhere are they as successfully managed.
The last achievement in this line was on
Tuesday night. The friends of Mr. and
Mrs. r. L. Price discovered that their wed
ding anniversary occurred on that day, and
straightway it was agreed to give them a
surprise which would also be welcome to
town, after II years of life on the farm.
Quite large company assembled at their
coy home on East Main street, where a
very enjoyable evening was spent. The
host and hostress were completely surprised
and much pleased to see their many friends.
Refreshments were abundant, and every
one enjoyed genuinely good time. Mr..
and Mrs. Price received some pretty and
useful presents.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
For Ladies' and Children.

Vertelli's Novelties has been playing at
the Opera House this week, and have been
ever seen for a dime. 1t is strictly moral
and is just such show as delights the little
ones There is that quaint punch and
Judy" who have their domestic troubles,
those little entertainers the Marionettes,
who sing and dance. the boy violinist, Ver-
telli and his talking figures, the fire king
and the paper queen. You cannot spend
an hour or so in more innocent amusement
Go and see him tonight. You'll not regret
the price of admission. A matinee for
ladies and children will be given at 2
o'clock. Children will be admitted for 5
cents at this perform ance.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
FINED FOR SUNDAY WORK.

A Jealous Seventh-day Adventist
Fined for His Religious Opinions.
A decision was rendered in the Adventist
case, which has continued to be by far the
most interesting case of the present term of
court at Chestertown. The decision of the
magistrates court imposing a fine and costs
for working on Sunday was affirmed with
costs above and below. John W. Judefind,
the defendent interrupted the court several
times during the rendering of the decision,
quoting Scripture and asking scriptural
questions. He positively refused to pay
the fine and was remanded to Jail.
Judefind is 3. jealous follower of the
Seventh-day Adventists. who do not cor
slider Sunday as the Sabbath. He was ar
rested in September for working on SUM-
day. The defence was that the Sunday
law under which the arrest was made is
unconstitutional in that it abridges and
restricts the right of the citizen to worship
God after the dictates of his own con-
science. The court held that it in no way
abridged such rights.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
Death Came to Her Release.

Mrs Sarah A. Howell died at her home,
early Saturday morning, aged 76 years
Afrer long and painful illness of months
and years, death furnished a welcome re-
lease for the patient sufferer. Mrs. Howell
had lived in Mideletown since early lie,
and was widely known; her gentle manner
and kind spirit naturally won her many
friends. Her life was that of consistent
loyal Christian, and devoted wife and
mother. Five children survive her. three
daughters and two sons. all of whom reside
in Middletown with the exception of one
son, John, who lives in the far South. Her
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon,
from her late residence on West Main street.
Her pastor Rev. F. H. Moore off1ciated,
assisted by Rev. N. M. Brown. The inter-
ment was at Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
HERE'S THE OPPORTUNITY,
For the Town Board to Get East
Main Street Paved.

For the Town Board to Get East
Main Street Paved.
The Odessa and Middletown Railroad is
now an assured fact. and there is some
chance that we will yet spin along the
public highway propelled by electricity,
aud a stronger tie of mutual friendship will
spring up between the two towns.
The paving done by our old town board
on West Main street has been move in the
right direction, and the town fathers should
at once proceed to place East Main in an
equally good condition.
This can be done now at very little ex-
pense to the town since the electric road is
to occupy it, and they should be made to
staud the expense of paving. Let the
work be commeced before any tracks are
put down. There is no reason why the en-
tire road between Odessa and Middletown
should not be treated in the same manner.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
Charged With Arson.

Georgetown his been in a state of excite
ment during the past week. Early Friday
morning the dwelling of Soloman Stevens
merchant of that place, was discovered in
flames. but by the prompt and vigorous
action of the citizens. the fire was controlled
and the town saved from destruction.
A man named Wilson, who was in the
employ Of Stevens. was arrested on sus-
picion, and his confession has caused the
greatest excitement. He claims that Mr.
Stevens hired him to fire the building dur
ing his own absence from town, his motive
being to secure the insurance which was
somewhat in excess of the value of the
property. Popular feeling ran so high, that
when Stevens returned the following day,
there were several attempts to lynch him.
He was finally arrested, and both he and
Wilson committed to Jail, without bail, to
await the decision of the grand jury on the
charge of arson, which in this Slate is
capital offense
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
WARREN GUILTY.
The Jury Brings in a Verdict of
Manslaughter.

Manslaughter.
The trial of James L. Warren for the
murder of James P. Greenly, at Dover, this
week has created considerable interest.
From the evidence adduced it was shown
that previous to the murder which occurred
on February 27, Greenly had threatened
that he would kill Warren on sight. The
the fact that Greenly always carried re-
volver. The day of the murder it was
stated that Greenly drove out of his way
and though a private lane that led by
Warren's house, and that when he saw
warren, he jumped out of the buggy and
started for him.
When they clinched, and Greenly had
Warren's head under his arm, the latter
drew barlow knife from his pocket, and
began hacking Greenly in the leg to make
him let go, and not with the intention of
killing him.
The knife, however, severed an artery and
Greenly died from loss of blood Warren
gave himself up, and was
arraigned before the grand jury, which.
found an indictment against him for muir
der in the first degree.
Attorney General Nicholson is prosecut-
ing the case. while Warren is defended by
Lawyers Pennewill and Kenney. The tes-
timony was all taken in q little more than
a day. The lawyers presented their charges
on Wednesday. and the case went to the
jury.
The case was given to the jury on We'd
nesday afternoon, and when court convened
on Thursday morning they returned ver-
dict of mans.aughter. He was sentenced
by Judge Lore to pay a fine of
$4,000, pay all costs, and serve IS months in
all.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
A Description of Washington. d. Z

A Description OF washington. ID. L.
The illustrated and descriptive book is
sued by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany on Washington and its surroundings
is highly entertaining, and gives the best
idea of this beautiful city and the many
points of interest to be visited while max
ing trip on one of the personally-con-
Quoted tours of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. These, which are of three days
duration, are the best and cheapest means
for visiting the national capital. The round
trip rate of S11 covers all necessary ex
penses, which include accommodations at
the best of Washington's hotels. There are
only two OF the tours remaining, the next
of which will leave Philadelphia May 4th,
and the last May 25th. Application for
tickets or book can be made to the tourist
department of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, No. 233 South Fourth street.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Tried to Grab Woman's Watch From
the Back of the Wagon.

Tried to Grab woman's Watch From
the Back of the Wagon.
The Chestertown Transcript has the
following: A bold attempt was made on
the public road on Sunday evening, about
two weeks ago, to rob Mrs. George W.
Rodenhiser of her watch. Mr.. Rodenhiser
and his daughter were sitting on the front
seat of dayton, while Mrs. Rodenhiser
and her sister, Miss Clements, occupied the
back seat. Suddenly Mrs. Rodenhiser was
somewhat startled at feeling an arm and
hand partially around her waist, and asked
her sister if she had put her arm around
her, and was told that she had not. Mr..
Rodenhiser looked in every direction, but
could see no one. Two distinct efforts were
made it is supposed to grab the
watch and chain of the intended victim of
the robbery, but as the desired articles were
worn in higher position the attempt was
Intellectual. Upon reaching home the back
of the carriage was examined and the cur
tain was found to have been torn by the
would-be highwayman. Mr.. Rodenhiser
and his family were returning from church
about $50 or 10 o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1893-04-29
The writing school No More.

Professor T. w. Thorn had class in pen.
manship in the academy last week, but it
suddenly terminated on Wednesday last.
When the professor was soliciting members
for it, it is claimed that he told them they
would receive twelve lessons for which they
were to pay So. He had two sessions-one
in the afternoon and the other in the even
ing. After giving each class six lessons he
surprised the twenty or more students by
informing them that the lessons were at an
cad; that he had given twelve lessons, and
that it was not his fault that the members
of the night class did not attend the day
sessions.
1t is stated that the writing master did
not fulfil his contract, and those of our
citizens whose children were students are
up in arms against the imposition.