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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-16
WAGNER & CHABOT
THE FAIR.

Come and see us in our new building.
The largest show rooms in the state, ex.
tending from Commerce 20 Crockett SITS.
40 #. deep by IS #. wide, 3 floors. New
goods Lowest prices. We are agents
sor the world renown
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-16

CHARTER OAK TOY STOVES,
At Max SchultZ's 105 West Com
merce street. 12-l4-15t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-16

BEAUTIFUL
Holiday Presents
in
Fancy Cutlery
and
Aluminium.
Very Low Prices,
at
ROBT. SCHMERBECK,
30J East Houston street.
y II l6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-16

I, patented points of superiority over
any other made. Crockery, Glassware
Lamps and general Housefurnishlng
Goods; Tin and Woodenware, Lamps,
Cutlery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-16

ROAST YOUR CHRISTMAS TUR-
KEY
in an Empire rooster and Baker, for
sale by Max Schultze, 1O5 West
Commerce street. 12-14-15t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
NEW PARAsOLS.

The coming parasol is very elaborate
affair indeed, with its ruchings and its
founcings and ribbons. The more gauzy
and FLOATING it is the better, and some
of the new designs look not unlike an
elaborate lamp shade. Hand painted
parasols are much liked, whether in silk
or muslin; and artificial flowers to match
the design are punched on top with rib
bon of the same shade. Black parasols
are heavily trimmed with jet, and either
black or white lace insertion, let into the
heavier material; and parasols made to
match the gown is pretty feature Of the
spring costumes. They are to be trimmed
with three widely separated, narrow silk
Aounces, likean 1880 skirt. Few women
really appreciate the advantage of be-
coming parasol. Not only does it soften
the glare of light, which, to most peo-
pie, is SO unbecOming, but by a judicions
choice Of color, it can be made charm
ing background to pretty head.-New
York World.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
RreeeA Soon 10 be an Island.

The scheme for cutting canal across
the Isthmus OF Corinth has had its
periods of trouble aud depression like
other and greater enterprises Of the same
character, but it appears to be now
rapidly approaching completion. The
concession was originally granted BY the
Greek Government in May 1881, to Gen
eral Turr, with whom was associated NJ.
de Lesseps. After the original capital
had been absorbed and the operations
for some time suspended, the operations
we're taken up by new company, who
in 1890 entered into contract with o
firm who undertook TO complete the
works on March 10, 1898, under a pen
atty OF $40, 900 per month for any delay
after that date; but, unfortunately, about
this time last year a wateispout passed
over the works, flooding the excavations.
The disaster necessitated slight extern
sion of the term, but the contractors
now promise that large steamer will
90 through the canal on the twenty
third of April next. Great efforts are
being made torender the system Of light
houses adequate. The Corinth Canal,
which will have cost from fret to last
$13, 75O, 900, will be lit by electricity,
with two powerful lights at each end and
row of lights through its entire length.
London News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
Dyspepsia Preventative.

An experienced physician is credited
by the Western Rural with the following
grstuitous prescription, faithful use OF
which, he AYERS, would do away with
dyspepsia eleven times out OF twelve;
"People not habitually great eaters
are guilty OF serious indiscrction in tho
time and manner Of taking food. Half
the people know have violent attacks
of indigestion because they persist in
eating hearty meals when in an exhausted
condition. They seem never able or
willing to realize that there are times
when the system IS in no ft state to
qrapple with full meal. They come
in tired and hungry, almost ravenous,
not thinking that maybe good deal of
what they consider hunger Is gastric
irritation, then sit down to table and
oyertax the already strained vital powers.
As a rule no person should eat when
very hungry. The wise thing to do is
to drink a cup of water with three or
four tablespooniuls of milk in, sit down
five minutes and then begin slowly to eat
and eat very spnrinolv."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
Civilization Brings short Sigh,

The subject of shortsightc lness in
animals was under consideration at a
meeting of the Paris Academy OF Me Ii
cine, when NJ. Metals, of Anglers, main
tanned that this defect in vision is one OF
the products Of civilization. An unex-
pected proof of this view was found in
the condition of wild beasts, as tigers,
lions, etc. N. Metals, having examined
their eyes BY means of the ophthaImo-
scope, discovered that those captured
after the age of six or eight months re-
tanned the long sight natural to them
but that those made captives before that
age, and those born in a state OF captly-
ity, were short-sighted. Some time
since a case was published OF horse III
this country that wears spectacles. Inc
farmer who owned him, having come to
the conclusion from various symptoms
that the horse was shortsightcd, got an
oculist to take the necessary measure
ments, and had pair Of spectacles mau'
ufactured for him. They were made to
fasten firmly into the head5tall 50 that
they did not shake out Of place. At first
the horse appeared startled by this addi-
ton to his harness, but he soon got
used to the glasses and liked them.
''If fact, said the owner to Brook
l7n Eagle man, "when turned him out
to pasture he felt uneasy and uncomfort-
able without his goggles, and one Sun
day he hung around the barn and
whinnied so plaintiy':ly that | put the
headstall and goggles on him, aud he
was so glad that he rubbed my SHOULDER
with his nose 1t is thought that tle
vice of shying, which spills 50 maay
otherwise valuable horses, is induced By
shortsiphtedness. The animals cannot
see some particular object sufficiently
plainly to feel sure that it is OF harm
less nature, and SO shes away from it.
Owners Of dogs may often prove that
their pets suffer from short sight, and it
will often be found that dog is unable
to recognize people with whose appear
ance it is most intimate when they are
little way of, while another dog at the
same distance has no difficulty Whatever
in recognizing them. Dogs have been
provided with spec;aces in the same
way as the farmers horse alluded to, aud
have been conclusvely shown to nave
derived great benefits from them. -NsS
Orleans Picayune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
FASHION NOTES.

Linen collars aud cuffs are again in
high favor, but with a difference.
Wood violet is favorite shade for
cloth dress, and is frequently combined
with brown.
New felt hats of pale rose pink aud
heliotrope arc trimmed with violets,
heartsease or jonquils intcrmixei with
green velvet ribbon, or with damask
roses and ecru silk guipurc lace.
The cuffs are no longer a mere strip
of white below the sleeve, but protrude
for an inch or two, like a mans wrist
bands. This would seem another saucy
attempt to seize upon the masculine be.
longiDgs.
The old-time shady fiat, with its
dropping fall of lace around the brim, is
to have its turn now, if we may Judge
from the spring hats which are sup.
posed to show tie tendency of the com.
ing summer.
Pearls and emeralds are profuselY USED
in lacepins, rings, hatpins Or hair orna.
ments. Pearls arc especially popular.
ODals and torquoises are shown in
many fashionable rings. Necklaces of
pearls are much desired. Bracelets are
narrow, with precious stones set ct in
tervals around the band.
The pomradour style in millinery will
lie to the fore this summer. The new
trimmings embroideries and laces es.
pecially-are exquisite in their coloring,
aud many of the straw hats are in two
contrasting shades. Some examples Of
the latter are in brown and black, green
and black, and pink and black.
Velvet toilets are gaining in favor, vel.
vet also being applied to ruches, trim.
mines, founces, etc. Metal trimming
is in vogue again. Steel and nickel go
we'll with gray cloth dresses, silver with
white or cream, aud bronze with brown
velvet robes. Bengaline, trimmed with
pearl tulle, makes an elegant toilet.
The new spring underskirts are per-
feet marvels of beauty in color and finish,
and it seems almost paradoxical that
these lovely garments should be covered
up with a plain cloth skirt. But at
least it proves conclusively that milady
loves fine garments for their own sakes,
and not simply for the sake Of display.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
Sugar From 1 nttnn Seed

The cotton plant, which has for so
many centuries furnished large part Of
the population of the globe with cloth
ing, seems to be almost without limit in
its usefulness, remarks a scientific au.
thority.
From the seed a valuable oil is ex.
pressed, while the husks form an article
of food for cattle in the shape OF cakes.
From the lint which clings to the seed
after it has passed through the "gin"
felt is made, while the oil extracted from
the seed is applied to quito large nun.
Der Of purposes. But, according to the
British Consul, Mr.. Portal, of Zanzibar,
Africa, cotton seed is also capable of
yielding sugar. A process has been dis.
covered for extracting sugar from cotton
Eeed meal, and, though the details of
this process have not been disclosed, it
Is said that the product obtained is Of
very superior grade, being fifteen times
Swcetcr than cine sugar and twenty times
more so than sugar made from beet.
This indicates that sweetness is not due
to cane sugar, but 10 some other chemi-
Scientific American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
:he needs Of physical being, will attest
The value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to lis presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; cffectually cleansing the system,
dispeling colds, headaches and feyers
md permanently curing constipation:
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
yists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
NOVELTIES IN SHOES.

Nile green suede ties beaded with
jets.
Ties and bedroom slippers of glazed
kid.
Pink or buff satin slippers beaded in
silver.
White brocaded satin boots are very
much worn.
Heliotrope and black with silver
buckles are stylish combination.
Tan suede ties striped with dark
brown gives the appearance of corduroy
A pretty bedroom shoe IS made OF
black suede trimmed With fur and lined
with heavy red silk.
But the daintiest little slipper Of them
all is a gray suede, embroidered in hght
blue silk and turkois beads.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
Sandwich Island Brides.

The following is said to be the manner
a Sandwich Islander proposes marriage
when he falls a victim to the tender pas
sion;
! The chief told her that if she would
become his wife he would send hun
dred sea offers to her friends; that he
would never ask her to carry wood, draw
water, dig for roots or hunt for pro-
visions; that he would make her mistress
over his other wives, and permit her to
sit at her ease from morning till night
and wear her own clothes; that she
should always have abundance oil lat
salmon, anchovies and elk, aud be
allowed to smoke as many pipes oil to-
bacco as she thought proper, together
with many other Aatteriug inducements
New York Advertiser.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
rrntulntion nnd exclamation OF CHOW well

graduation and exclamation OF HOW wen
she looksp
Act Third-A woman waiting for stag
gering steps. Old garments stuck into the
broken window pane Marks o. hardship
IN the face The biting Of the nails OF
oloodless fingers. Neglect and cruelty and
despair. Ring the bell aud let the curtain
drop.
Act the Fourth-Thres graves in DARK
place-graye Of the child that died for lacS
OF medicine, grave of the wife that died OF
broken heart, grave OF the man that died OF
dissipation Oh, what blasting heath OF
three gravesl Plenty OF wee1s, but no
flowers. Ring the bell aud let the curtain
drop.
Act the Fifth-A destroyed souls eter-
nifty. No light. No music. No hope.
Anguish coiling its serpents around tho
heart. Blackness Of darkness forever. But
cannot look any longer. Wool Wool l
close my eyes to this last act Of the tragedy.
Quickl Quick Ring the bell and let the
curtain drop. "Rejoice, o young man, IN
thy youth and let thy heart rejoice in the
DAYS OF thy youth, but know now that for
ali these things God will bring you into
Judgment There is a way that seemeth
right to a man. but the end thereof is DEATH"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
THE "REFoRM' WALKING SKIRT,

1t is rather interesting to note the fact
that the Short Skirt League of London
suggests walking skirt not less than
five inches from the ground. The de-
sign is a plain bell skirt with side pock-
cts aud flaps; killed skirt and plain
skirt with front width forming a box
pleat under which the pocket can be
placed. 1t is also suggested that the
back of the skirt be made shorter than
the front, as the back says from a half
to two inches. The league is branch
of the Rational Dress Society. 1t is not
expected that dress skirt five inches
from the ground will be generally
adopted but the rules may be amtnds l
to admit of compromise. The return
Of the pocket will be hailed with delight
by all omen.-Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
LADIES' COLUMN.
a STOCKING FAD.

The latest fad in stockings is the in
sertion OF bit of real and often price
less lace on the foot and little above it.
In white silk stockings white lace is ln-
troduced, while black lace is let into
colored silks, such as blue, pink or red.
Shoes and gown must, of course, be en-
suite. The newest silk stockings are all
made in two colors, and dainty and very
fauciful some of them are.-Detroit Free
Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
What Wrinkles SlanifY.

Wrinkled foreheads in children be-
token consumption, ricketts, or idiocy.
Vertical wrinkles OF the brow come early
to men who do much brain work.
Arched and crossing wrinkles about
the lower middle of the forehead betoken
physical or mental suffering. Fine
slose-meshed wrinkles which cover the
face, sign of age and decrepitude, are
caused by loss Of contractile nervous
force, and are prevented by hot bathing,
friction and elcctricity.-Atlanta Con-
Ititution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
A Poets Turn of Luck.

When six years ago Joaquin Miller
went &c California and bought a tract OF
land a mile cast of Oakland people
laughed, writes E. W. Box. And for
q number of years the poet himself al
most believed that the people were right.
Miller bought at that time what was
probably one of the most unpromising
pieces Of property in California. The
tract consisted Of 100 acres, and nearly
all OF it lay on steep and stony noun
tain side. The eccentric poet went at
the cultivation of his new possession with
a will. Ard he did mostly all of his
work alone. Soon the property began
to show the hand of progress. But it
required work of the hardest kind. And
during all this time the land was fast
proving, even the poet almost believed,
the worst type of an elephant" Now,
However, the lard is almost park of the
most picturesque order. On 1t the poet
has planted %, 0G0 fruit trees, hundreds
OF olive trees, and miles Of rare roses.
Springs were introduced; trout brooks
were stocked; walks and drives were
made. Water is plentiful on the place,
and that counts for everything on Cali
fornian place. The poet is now, am
told, beginning to see the rewards for
bis labOrs. He ships his roses to Den
yer in the winter, and four weeks ago
one of his first shipments came to the
New York market. The roses are of the
finest specimens, command good prices,
and from this branch of his possessions
alone 1t is not unlikely that Joaquin
Miller may soon acquire neat little in
come. His place is in the direct grow
ing l'ne of Oakland, aud the city Is
gradually approaching the poets habita-
ton. he does but little work with the
pen, but devotes nearly all his time to
the further cultivation Of his place and
the development of the industries posi-
bic from its products.-New York Re-
cOrder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
solid Sily,r Statues of Wom,n,

Montana's unique silver exhibit at the
Worlds Fair-that much talked OF silver
statue of Ada Rehan-has been pro-
life source of misstatcnents and inaccn.
rate historical comment during the list
two or three months. One writer de-
clares that it is the only life-sized statue
that has ever been m.ie OF a precious
metal, and another that it is tic most
valuable piece of statuary known in tao
world. both statements being about as
far from the truth as it is possible to get
them. The statue of the Goddess
Athene, made by Phidias, the Greek
SCULPTOR, in 43S B, c., was made OF
solid gold aud ivory, the robe OF the
statue alone being worth forty-iour tall
ents of gold, the talent being Sl5' SUBJ
Here we have it in a nutshell; The dress,
the lightesst part of the ivory and gold
statue of Athene, was worth twenty
times as much as that silver statue OF
Ada Rehan. And this was one of Phid'
i.s's minor works. HIS ivory aud gold
statue of Jupiter Olympus was nearly
twice as large as Athene (the latter De-
ing thirty.nne feet and the former sixty
feet in height.
Coming down to modern times VIC
might mention that Editor Childs, OF
Philadelphia, owns a solid silver statue,
life-sized, and the exact model OF per-
feet woman. She stands on a Mexican
onynx clock, four feet in height, aud
holds the pendulum of the clock su'-
pended from her right hand This
statue is five feet 81 inches.-St. LOUIS
n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
How 10 Extlnuulsh a Candle.

This is how to extinguish candle
without blowing or shutting it out;
Take piece of thick copper wire coi'ed
in a spiral at the end. Fasten the outer
end to wooden handle. Hold the wire
so that the coil will be around the fame
of the candle, and very quickly it will
be extinguished. The copper, by its
great conductivity, takes the heat away
from the fame and cools it so rapidly
that the temperature falls below the
point of ignition, aud the light goes
lout,-New York Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

had liver very often has good heart.
THE nearer men get to God, the
more they are tempted.
IF the tongue could kill not many
would live TO old age
HE'LL is as near to the palace as
Heaven is to the death bed.
The man who picks his own cross
never gets the right one.
EVERY man in a brass band thinks
his horn makes the best music.
NEARLY all Chrsts preaching was
TO the sinners in the church.
THERE is no greater misfortune in
life than to have bad mother
TIE easiest thing fer lOafcr to do
is to find fault with busy people.
ir is a dangerous thing to follow
anybody who is not following Christ
THE diamond has the most sparkle,
but window glass does the most good.
WHEN people are hired TO do good
they quit work as soon as the pay
stops
THE devil has no better helper
than the man with a fault-tlnding
spirit
REAL PRAYER for revival never be-
gins until we are willing TO work
for ii.
THE trouble with people who can
talk is that they are apt TO say too
much.
MAN is not banished from Gods
presence for what he does, but what
he is
THE shadow Of a misfortune will
generally frighten us more than the
disaster itself.
UNDERTAKE tC prove that there is
no hell and every mean man will
throw up his hat.
THEY know in Heaven how much
religion the rlcn have by the way
they treat the poor folks
The world is full Of lion fighters
but it is hard to find people who
wOn'trun from hornet
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
August.
Flower

"I am happy to state to you and
to suffering humanity, that my wife
has used your wonderful remedy,
August Flower, for sick headache
and palpitation of the heart, with
satisfactory results. For several years
she has been a great sufferer, has
been under the treatment Of eminent
physicians in this city and Boston,
and found little relief. She was in
duced to try August Flower, which
gave immediate relief. We cannot
say to much for it." L. {. Frost,
Springfield, Mass. y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

HoUsEMAID-"Oh, Professor, Pr
fcs3or, just think, l have actually
swallowed a Fin" Professor Cook
Ing up from his book)-"What! you've
swallowed a pin? Well, here's an
other one foryou. "-Fliegende Blact-
ter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

At Minorca the fisherman simply dives
to a depth of seventy feet with a weight
in one hand to carry him down. With
the other hand he picks up as many
pearl oysters as he can carry and brings
them I'M To the boar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Many persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns iron Dit
ters rebuills the system, aids digestion, re-
moves excess OF bile, and cures m lara.
splendid tonic for women and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Beecham's Pills are better than mineral Wa.
tiers. Beecham no others. p cents box.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

one of tho best Of housekeepers is the
woman who hates dirt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Love your enemies, and you won't have
any trouble about treating them right.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Nero was fond Of music and attained
great proficiency in the art.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Browns Iron Btters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
strength. aids DiLesto O., tones the nerves
Mothers. y eak women and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

THE moon is most silyery when ii
IS Oh the quarter stretch
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
RAMS HORN BLASTS.

warning Notes Calling the Wicked to
Repentance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Some shepherds pay the most attention to
the fattest sheep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

RNAMEN TAIL
characters arc
full Of weak
spots.
THE d viPs
masterpiece is a
d r u n k a r d 8
home.
GOD is disap-
pointed when a
Christian IS not
happy.
A MAN With q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14
REV. DIR. TALMAGE.
The Eminent Brooklyn Divine's Sun.
day Sermon.
Subject, "rhe Dark Side of City Life"

TExT: "And The darkness He caliet
niaht.'-Genesis l.. 5.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-04-14

Linen collars aud cuffs are again in
high favor, but with difference.