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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
A Novelist of the Day.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
William Edward Norris, the nov
elist, is the son of the late Sir Will
liam Norris, formerly Chief Justice
of Ceylon. AS very young man
Mr.. Norris intended to enter the
diplomatic service, but subsequent
ly gave up the idea and was called
to the bar. He has never practiced,
however, having become too
much absorbed in the writing of
brilliant fiction. He writes from
3 to 6 every afternoon, and
plays golf most mornings, as
secretary to the Torquay Golf
club. In explaining his method of
writing he says: 81 always think
a thing out in the rough, draw up
a skeleton of the whole make a
sort of scheme with some central
figure round which / build, then |
divide it into chapters, place the
contents of each chapter, and never
start until all that is done. Then /
go ahead and seldom make any al
terations or corrections. My secre-
tary copies each day work when
finished. l never make out much
of a plot, and it is always a mat
ter of surprise to me that
people should like my books
They never turn out what l
mean them to be. / have no per-
sonal liking for what is called the
modern realistic school of fiction,
because l don't see the good of it.
One does not go to novel for in
formation as to the uglier facts Of
existence" Mr.. Norris lives in
charming old house at TOrqua
where his life is brightend by a
beautiful daughter, collection of
beautiful horses and dogs, and
some lovely gardens in which he
takes great pleasure. 81 care more
for music and gardening than any
thing else," he says.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
ELECTROPOISE
GRADE MARK.l

About three years ago l had measles and
pneumonia, which settled on my bowels ter
minating in liberation OF the bowels and
finally bowel consumption. was confined to
my bed more than half the time, having
hemorrages, frequently bleeding teacup'
full and more at a time, accompanied oy
severe pains. had three OF the best physic-
iaus in the country attending me, who said
that the lining of my bowels had entirely pass
ed away, and that l could not live but rev
weeks.
/ tried all kinds of mineral water, with no
good results, and continued to lose strength
and flesh, getting down from loo POUNDS TO
mere skeleton March "a, 1898, | bought an
Electropoise as a last resort. stopped ali
medicines and stimulants and applied tne
Electropoise to my ankle. The first night
that used 1t / slept soundy, thing had
not done before in months. ! gradually began
TO improve, and now am entirely well ana
weigh l65 pounds. -,
l owe my life to the Electorpoise, and
would not be without II for any amount or
money. Yours gratefully, J. G. LEWIS,
Madison Station, Miss ., Nov. ~, 1878.
instruments rented to responsible persons.
For a forty page descriptive circular or the
great curative agent address
w. s. SWIMMER
Agent for Texas. New Mexico and Arizona.
southwest corner 22d, and Strand 81
oI1.rv TTSat Galveston, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
Card of Thanks.

The Rev. Mother Superior,
Sisters and orphans of st. Joseph's
and st. Johns Catholic ASylums
tender their most heartfelt greet
ings of merry Christmas and a
glad New Year, to their ikind bene-
factors and friends presenting cor
dial thanks to all who have gener-
ously donated many useful gifts to
the little ones. May God bless
them and all dear to them and
may peace and prosperity be theirs
during the coming year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
AN ORDINANCE.

AMENDING SEC. 43, OF CHAPTER AZ, PART
2, OF REVISED ORDINANCES.
BE it ordained by the City Council Of
the City OF San Antonio:
That Sec 43, of Chapter AZ Part 2, OF
Revised Ordinances be so amended as to
hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 49, Every violation OF the pro-
visions Of this Ordinance shall constitute
a miSdemeanor, and the persons, company
or corporation or any employe, agent,
manager or officer thereof guilty OF vio-
lating any OF the provisions of this Or
dinance, shall upon conviction thereof in
the Recorders Court be fined not less than
ten $50 COZ dollars and not more than two
hundred 100000 dollars for each otfense,
and every violation of each and every
DAYS failure or refusal to comply with
said provisions shall constitute a separate
offense, and in case of willful and contin-
ued violation of this Ordinance by any
such person, company or corporation as
a aforesaid, or their agents, employe, SER
want or officers. The City Council shall
have power TO revoke and repeal any Or
dinance under which said persons, COM
pany or corporation may be acting, and
to revoke am repeal all permits, privile-
ges and franchises granted to said per-
sons, company or corporations as afore-
said.
Passed and approved Dec. IS, 1893.
(Signed) GEORGE PAsCHAL,
Mayor City OF San Antonio.
Attest: j. s. RAMSAY,
City Clerk. l2-2l-1Ot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
Another Crank.

A crank named Felix Sattler,
has posted the following notice on
the bulletin board in front of tho
city hall after having ordered the
officials to vacate their offices after
January LIST:
getty Hall for rent or sale after
Jan. 1884. Felix Sattler, pOpitor,
San Antonio, Texas, Rattlesnake
Hill. II you pay me $4,000 l give
a clear reset for same"
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CITY ADVERTISING.
TOFFICIAL.
AN ORDINANCE
FIXING A PENALTY OF TEN PER CENT ON
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

FIXING A PENALTY OF TEN PER CENT ON
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.
BE it ordained by the City Council of
the City of San Antonio:
Section /. That if any person shall
fail, neglect or refuse to pay the taxes i'm
posed and due by him or her, and upon
his or her property by the 1st day of jan
uary, 1894, the City Collector shall at once
make out Delinquent List of all persons
who have neglected. failed or refused to
pay such taxes, adding thereto ten per
cent, as a penalty for thus refusing, fall
ing or neglectng to pay such taxes:
Sec 2. That after the making Of such
Delinquent List as aforesaid. the City At
torney be and is hereby instructed TO en-
force collection thereof by suit.
Passed and approved December 18th,
1898.
(Signed) GEORGE PASCHAL,
Mayor City of San Antonio.
Attest:
j. s. RAMSAY.
City Clerk. II % lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, !
County OF BEXAR.

THE STATE OF TENAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
Bv virtue of an Order Of Sale issued out
of the Honorable District Court OF BeXar
County, 45th judicial District OF Texas,
on the 9th day Of December, lSg3, by the
Clerk thereof, in the case Of The Mer-
chants and Mechanics Building and Loan
association versus L. w. Allen and Eliza
j Brooks, No. lO47, and to me, as Sheriff,
directed and delivered, | will proceed to
sell, within the hours prescribed by law
for Sherlff'S Sales, on the First tuesday
In January, A. D., 1894, it being the sec
Ond day OF said month, before the Court
House door Of said BeXar county, in the
City of San Antonio, the following de-
scrlbed property, to-wtt:
Lot Ten in Block Number Eight, in the
CITY OF San Antonio, BeXar County, Tex
as, which said lot has front OF is 10
varas on the east side OF Avenue Is, and
depth between parallel side lines OF 5O4-l 10
varas TO an alley, said lot being bounded
ON the southwest by lot No. s, and on the
northeast by lot 12, of same block, and be-
ing the same lot conveyed by Edwin ii.
Terrell and wife to said l.. w. Allen by
deed dated April 9th, 1898, and recorded
in Vol. &c, on page 234 of the Deed Records
of said BeXar County;
And also on ten shares OF the lst series
of the capital stock OF said Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan assoc
cia tiOn, levied on as the property of w.
Allen and Eliza j. Brooks, to satisfy
Judgment amou nting TO Sl794 81, with in
tereSt, In favor of The Merchants and
Mechanics Building aud Loan associa-
tion aud cost OF suit.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of
December, 1898.
Up. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff BeXar County.
By w. G.. M, SAMUEL, Deputy IL ii 3M.
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Stabbed Two Bows.

Fred. Houston and a boy named
Santleben were cut by an Indian,
in the trans-San Pedro district Sat-
urday night, named Franciso Are
balo. The dirk handler was ar
rested yesterday and is now in
Jail.
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CITY LOCAL NEWS.
DIR. Won KoEHRING, ART.

-DR. Won koEHRING, ART.
Office & res. a29 Garden St., tel. 476. Is tt
DIR. S. BURG, late physician of the
Imperial Hospital of Vienna. Residence,
226 Monumental street. Tel. 1872. Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel. 494.
661y
Bear in mind that Frank ]
Beitel keeps builders hardware
and lumber at the International
and Great Northern depot.
By purchasing your building
materials from a reliable house
YOU will run no risk of being de-
ceived. Pauly & Dielmann, own
ers of the Granite Building, are
recognized judges of Building ma
terials and handle the very best
and guarantee all as represented.
12-11-1m.
Charles l.. Boone and Miss
Sarah j. Maltzberger were married
Sunday, at the home of the bride,
on the fredericksburg road.
The prisoners in the County
Jail were treated to good dinner
yesterday by that genial county
official, Sheriff John p. Campbell.
The Bachelor club thoroughly
enjoyed a Christmas dinner last
evening, at the residence OF Joe
Cooley, on Avenue ID.
1T requires no study, just go to
Sullivan's and get pair Of thoes
elegant satin slippers, if you want
to buy something nice for holt
day present. l2-23tf
DIR. DE LIPCsEY, Surgeon and
Physician. Tel. 224 and I'll. Night
calls promptly attended to. ii % tt
-Balmo's Orchestra, JOG Hester
street, Opp. Electric Light station.
1916 Inns
Call early tomorrow and make
your selections for Tree Ornaments,
Candy Toys, Cakes, etc, at
l29l4t FLAMM & FILBERT's.
-Everything reduced to close out
our stock by Jan. LIST. SULLIVAN
SHOE Co., Main Plaza. 12-23tf
For gravel roofing, made Of a
superior grade of felt and pitch
under a five years guarantee, call
upon Pauly & Dielmann, BOG East
Commerce street. III 70 u
The best and cheapest bread at
Babies Branch Bakery, 119 Ave. c.
II Ii I'm
Bear in mind that Frank J.
Beitel keeps builders hardware and
lumber at the International and
Great Northern depot. tt
For Over Fifty Years Millions of
Mothers Have Used MRS. WINsLow's
1t soothes the child, softens the gums, re-
duces inflammation, allays pain, cures
wind collie. 25c bottle. 913 IT
Charles Harris is now in Jail,
having cut the head of Charles
Thompson with large rock at the
colored Baptist church at East End
last night. Thompson's wound is
a severe one, and was attended to
by physician.
ALIENS barber shop on Gray
son street was burglarized last
night by two men and number Of
razors were stolen. Dan Mills has
been arrested on suspicion, al
legged to be one Of the thieves.
Joe Cooley, proprietor Of tho
"Register," treated his friends
royalty yesterday, disposing of a
large quantity of egg-nog, which
was prepared by that popular
miIologist, Mr.. Otto Fielder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
NOTICE.

Beautiful Christmas presents at
Beck's, SOB f. Houston street, % per
cent. cheaper than elsewhere. Also
all kinds fine furniture IL 2S I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
Everybody Meets a. Bodv

Buying presents at Kypfer & Songs,
the live dealers in books and holt
day goods Of all kinds. II % 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26

The Alamo Fire Insurance
company, Of San Antonio, pays all
honest losses promptly. Insure in
it and keep your money in circula-
ton here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26
FIRE MATS. FIRE MATS

Prevent burning and overlooking.
For sale by Max Schultze, 100 West
Commerce street. l2-l4 lot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26

BILL HEADS, LETTER BEADS,
Cards, Envelopes, and all kinds Of Com
mercial Printing done at the LIGHT Office.
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-DR Won hOEHhlN6, hhLT.
Office & res. a29 Garden St., tel. 476. Is tt
DIR. S. BURG, late physician of the
Imperial Hospital of Vienna. Residence,
226 Monumental street. Tel. 1872 Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel 494.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-26

We are agents for the finest
cook stoves in the world. the. New
Light House and Grand Sunshine
stoves, ranges and heaters. A.
Heusinger. IL Aft
Captain and Mrs. o. II. How
land, of Toledo, Ohio, are in the
city visiting relatives.
George Mandry, the well-known
cooper of this city, is suffering from
a severe attack of paralysis since
last week. He is entirely helpless
on one side.
Heaters for coal or wood, cook
stoves all grades, stove pipe, fire
sets, shovels, pokers, stove boards
coal hods at Tips & Haarmann.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20
THE COST OF CYa ING
As Figured Out BY in English Lover o
the Sport.

An English statistician has figured
out the comparative cost per nile of
cycling. and as this is abou the first
time this has been done il will be Of
interest to wheelulGn gener ally He
states: 81 have now the reco, IDS of four
machines. The first was a cheap pri-
vate make. 1t booked very Sc ,art in the
shop and was of the kangarc o pattern.
the second, third and fourth were all
rear driving. solid tired safe lies. all By
the same makers Machia No. L
Bought new September, 1856; sold 1885;
retained twenty months; or. trinal cost,
complete, ell 6s.; miles ri dden. ISL:
actual cost per mile. AFTER de1ucting
price realized On sale, 2alSd. Machine
No. Bought new April. 1858; sold
February, 1900 retained Tveaty-tvvo
months; original cash cost, including
accessories, Els Gs-; miles Tldder., S,S03:
actual cost per mile, detAcxrag cash
realized from sale, 10000. Machine
No. 3-Bought new March, 1890: sold
October, 1890; retained seven months;
original cost SIC IS; miles ridden, 2,105;
actual cost per mile, 0.723d. Machine
No. bought new March, 1891; sold
October, 1892; retained nineteen
months; cost, G17 12s.; miles ridden,
g, 436, cost per mile, 1.6md. The above
speaks for itself. The cheap machine
Go. u was the most expensive. 1t was
always under repair. 50 that while it
cost me cash for repairs, lost its serv-
ices at the same time. Nv third ma
chine-sold at the end of the first sea-
SOMEONE'S out the cheapest at about
sd per mile. Machine No. 4 merely
confirms the figures in. regard to No. ..
One penny per mile IS the third-class
parliamentary railway fare, but that is
what my riding cost exclusive OF per-
sonal expenses while cycling"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20

When people find an ariIcIe much
superior TO anything OF the kind they
have ever before used, they are almost
sure 10 tell their friends about it, and
especially If they know of some friends
needing such an article Dealers also soon
learn the true value of their goods, and
when they have an article of unusual
merit they will almost invariably mention
the fact TO their customers. This accounts
in great measure for the large sale on
Cham nerlain's Cough Remedy. Here is
an instance: W. l. Needham, a promi-
uent citizen and business man Of OCrs-
burg, No, has been selling Clam berlain's
Cough Remedy for several veys, aud rec
ommends is TO his customers, because in
his experience it has proven to be the best
for colds, Group and whCoping cough. He
says il Is the most popular medicine that
he handles. and gives the best satisfaction
Fifty cent hotties for sale by Hettinoer
Bros, and Van Werden's pharmacy, 328
North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20

very great on Broadway this Saturday
afternoon, but it is a good-natured one,
and so everything gets along smoothly.
The first thing we notice about it is
the favorite purple veil. One would
think that by this time the bright green
one, which has been introduced, would
supersede the purple, but it has not
done so thus far. Every other woman
has an eminence veil over her black
hat, nd as far down the thoroughfares
as one can see there are folds after
folds of the purple yelling. l even saw
it combined with a green and brown
costume-brown cloth, with narrow
edgings of very dark rich green velvet,
with brown fur between. long mink
cape. and brown and green hat with
the ubiquitous veil surmounting all.
Then I saw it again-and in connec-
ton with a costume that l must de-
scribe to you in detail, that you may
know just how the lady looked. When
l have finished, you may decide for
yourself whether she looked well or
not. I'll commence with the skirt,
which was pale blue gray cloth, a sort
OF stone color, edged with narrow rows
of purple velvet Her Russian blouse
was trimmed with the same, and had
two broad tabs of velvet in front,
hanging loosely. Over the blouse, but
not covering it, was long cape Of
black velvet made up OF four di-
visions-two long ones and two
short ones. The hat was black, with
wings and tips, adorned, it Is need
less to say, with a purple veil. AT the
back, presumably trimming the hat,
but actually lying low on the lady's
coiled hair, were deep pink velvet roses.
In one hand she carried a black muff
with more roses, and at the left of her
black cape, near her shoulder, lay a
bunch Of pink carnations. Not a bit
cared she for the eyes that were turned
upon her. Walking easily with the
gentleman at her side, she sauntered
slowly along. so slowly, indeed, that
one wondered whether it was not an
accommodation on her part to allow the
passers-by full opportunity TO note her
appearance.
But what's the matter with all the
winter styles? Surely the shopkeePers
must be tired of seeing the heavy win
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20
i NyedIc.I l,atasr,. Fad.

The Baltimore American saws that
the indignation Of the passengers on .
Western 3Lar. train was aroused
the other day ~ TIE unusual spectacle
OF a richly cla3 boy Of five or six wears,
whose legs and feet were perfectly
bare, although the day was a cold one.
The child was accompanied bv his
mother and sister. who were evidently
people OF wealth and refinement. On
inquiry it was learned that The boy was
the son Of a prominent physician. who
had lost several children with throat
diseases, untL he Lit on the idea Of
turning his children out barefooted.
The experiment proved 70 be perfect
success The b4retootea boy was the
picture Ct health. Al the union station
IN Baltimore lac ran around on the cold
bricks totally unaware q any Gls,ou-
fort. People are constantly shocked
and amazed al seeing the children 81
tals gentleman going about bzrefoated
winter and summer, but iaaSuach = i
saves their lives. in has opinion, ne is in
different In criticism
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20
Another van Abort BENJAMIN.

Benjamin Franklin was dining with
small party Of gentlemen, when one
Of them said:
Here are three nationalities repre-
scented. | am French. my friend here is
English and Mr.. Franklin is American.
Let each propose toast"
The Englishnan arose and in the
tone OF . Briton bold. said: Here's to
Great Britain, the sun that gives light
TO the nations of the earth
The Frenchman was rather taken
back at this but he proposed: "Here'sto
France. the moon whose magic rays
move the tides Of the world
Franklin then rose. and with an air e
quaint modesty said: Here's tt George
Washington, the Joshua Of America
who commanded the s1a and the moon
70 stand Etill-and they stood still
Spare Moments.
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ter goods piled high in the windows, for
there are yards upon yards OF light,
dainty summer goods. Last August an
observant person could forecast with
little difficulty the styles for the coming
winter from the goods that had then
made their appearance; and now, in
January, one Is enlightened by a great
sign which reads: Spring Novelties in
Organizes Faconue. Nousseliue de
IIude. Harislenne PlumetieS and Ba-
tiste." Here's another: "Batistes,
Lawns and Dotted MusIius.~ And when
we enter the shops we find the counters
piled high with them. and with pretty
ch4llis> Is well. Truly this IS a queer
country. The seasons are changing.
they say, and we are doing our best to
help them along. But it pays to invest
in these goods now. for the daintiest Il
them costs but Etty-two cents per yard.
and some other beautiful ones but
foTry-two. Whereas last summer We
had the greatest difficulty in getting
them a. any price 9 few weeks after the
season had fairy opened
Bat I hope Yen still feel some slight
Interest IN winter gowns, for I want To
tell you about the latest 5or evening
wear. IN almost every one made rauze
cuts s very prominent 6g1re. and II vou
nave an old figured six, make il ND
WITH one q the bright new rzuzes.
yon il never recognize me old gown. /
assure you >-a4e most wonderful a.
-ects can oe secured from their as-.b.r-
inE. tor instance. -aw q I'D and
green snot si.l-. MADE with ovc-are>. 81
black Gauze thlckiy be<Drl0sle6 with
Yellow blossoms Then there vas areE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-20
GILDED BREAD.
Locked Pretty, But It Cannot aavs
Tasted ArY Too Well

TASTED Any Too Well
It was the custom al one time in Ven
Ice, according 20 the Boston Globe. to
gid the rolls OF bread and the oysters
on the supper table The candles were
also coated with gold. We read Of din
ners of state which lasted four hours.
In 1853 the Patriarch of AQuileia
feted Ranuccio Farnese. the pope's
nephew, in his palace on the Giudecca.
The rooms were deo@1ed with extraor-
binary sumptuousness: cloth of gold,
paintings and illuminatiops adding 20
the effect produced By the pstriarch's
cooks.
Among the guests were twelve gen
tlemen in fancy marine costume of
green satin with red Inning, wearing
caps of the same eolors, and each &C
companied by ladies dressed in white.
This repast also lasted four hours.
varied by music and the professional
entertainers of the day. II ended with
the cutting up of certain large pies,
from which live birds few out into the
room. The guests strove with each
other TO catch those birds
But, perhaps, the most expensive
banquet ever given IN Venice was that
TO Henry IL, Of France. Hewa feast
ed in the great hall of the Doge's palace,
and there We're silver plates for three
thousand guests.
At another time the same monarch
was entertained at sugar banquet; the
napkins. plates, knives, forks and even
the bread tso-called) were ell of sugar.
The Venetians were nightly pleased
when Henry took his napkin in his
hands. and. TO his surprise, found that
it broke to pieces.
At least one thousand two hundred
and sixty different dishes were served.
and three hundred sugar effgies were
distributed among the ladies.