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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
CITY NEWS.

! Saturday afternoon at p. m.
, Football Saturday afternoon,
Jockey club. 221t
Football, Austin VS.. San Anto-
Mo, Saturday. 221t
Everybody wear 5. A. colo 70
and come to game. 1t
Miss Annie Hicks has gone to
Laredo to visit friends.
Mayor Pingree, of Detroit, is
paying San Antonio a visit.
See the great game at the
Jockey club grounds Saturday.
221t
The Georgia Minstrels are
coming back to San Antonio.
San Antonio's colors are pur-
pie, Austin's old gold and yellow.
To-day is being observed by the
Catholics as the Day of Purifica-
ton.
Come to the football Saturday
afternoon, Jockey club grounds,
p. m. 221t
Leon p. Hale has opened a
pretty drug store in the Clifford
building.
Judge w. w. Martin, of Kerr
vile, is in the city, accompanied
by Hon. G.. w. Martin.
Take the cars at postofIice for
Jockey club grounds and see the
great Rugby Football match. 2 1t
The Uniform Rank, X. of P.
San Antonio Division, No. 4, will
meet tonight, for initiation Of can. |
didates.
ga pilgrim" fell into the Slough |
of Despoud-or rather a barrel Of |
last night, on his way
to Midway.
-Gentleman desires room and
board in private family, terms not
to accede $500 per week. Address
F. W. this office. 22lt*
Hugo & Schneider, at the
Perry sale, purchased a fine double
gray team at cost of $3.50. And
they are danGleS.
L. Wolfson leaves tomorrow
for New York, after couple of
months pleasant stay with his
brother, S. Wolfson.
Don't miss the first game of
Rugby football played at the
Jockey club grounds, between Aus
tin and San Antonio. 221t
The Southern Pacific Railway
is selling tickets at one fare for
round trip to the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans, Feb. 9th.
The LIGHT has received an invi-
tation to attend a dance to be given
at the residence of the Misses Lulu
and Carrie Dullnig tonight.
Regular monthly meeting of
the Liquor Dealers ssociation at
Meyers Hall tonight at s p. m.
sharp. w. q. SMELL,
FRANK ZIZIK, Pres.
Soc IT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
Mashed His Hand.

Yesterday afternoon Garrett
Woods, who is a colored porter at
the Crystal saloon, badly mashed
his hand in door, and was COM
PEELED to call in medical aid. To-
day he is unable to work and his
hand is causing him much pain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
wolfson to Increase Business.

Competitive plans are now being
drawn by several of the leading
architects of the city for a hand
some business block to be erected
on the corner Of West Commerce
and East streets, opposite Camp
BELLS drug store, which, when com.
pIeted, will be occupied by l.
Wolfson, who will run a large
branch house.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
Wanted to Sleep in Court.

Adolph Steinreich, the alleged
lunatic, was again found sleeping
in the Thirty-seventh District
court room last night, awaiting
the arrival, so he stated, of Judge
Noonan. He was taken to the City
jail, and kept over night. This
morning he was arraigned before
the recorder and was assessed a
fine OF $40 for disorderly conduct.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE.

II you are looking for real bargains in
Real Estate or want home, now is the
time, call on John T. Hambleton & Co.,
who will be pleased to show you their list
improved city property, farms, ranches,
etc. Office Daily LIGHT building. e.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
Three Cases of Drunkenness.

Adam Kellar, c. w. Martin and
c. Benninghausen were arraigned
before the City recorder this morn
ing on the charge of drunkenness,
and each were assessed a 81 fine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02
SHORT STOPS.
What the People are Sayln

What the People are Saying.
The passage of the Wilson free
trade measure by the Democratic
House, will have it's influence even
upon our local politics; patriotic
citizens will wake up from their
political Indifference.
SO-called Independent politics in
our local elections has led to indif-
ference to our national politics.
A Democratic Congress is about
to sweep away the most valuable
resource of this city, and it is not
likely that our people will look on
with idle Indifference as the po-
litical struggle begins to develop.
National politics will be revived
this year and party organization
entered into our local elections.
The people have had enough of in
dependent politics-the results
have not yielded the satisfaction
that was expected.
If man must be Democrat, in
order to be qualified for little
local federal office, his politics
should be test for holding the Of
flee of constable or clerk.
Personal politics is poor bsti-
tute for party politics. Personal
politics creates rings. 1t is now
the program to fix up combina-
ton to keep the present officials in
office, regardless of political parties.
The people do the voting,-the
people should do the choosing of
their candidates for office.
The people are opposed to rings
and ringsters and are we'll posted.
Healthy party politics is bene-
fetal to the community and essen
tial to national prosperity. All
party action begins in the precinct,
and reaches upward to the nation.
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For Rent.

A handsome cottage at pa Mata-
moras street. Apply to T. B. JOHN
SON, LIGHT Office. | 30 If
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An ENTERTAINMENT will be given
tonight at Muth's pavilion on Gov.
eminent hill, by the Fort Sam
Houston Social and Dramatic club,
complimentary to Private Bert
Tanning, one Of the directors of
the club who has been i'll for sew
eral weeks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
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GO TO WILSON BROS,

l15 Acequia street, for fine turn
outs. p I'm
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BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS,

Cards, Envelopes, and all kinds Of Com
nerciaI ting done at the LIGHT office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

HAVE YOUR HORSES FED
we'll at Wilson Bros, 1l5 Acequia
street. p I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

Healthy party politics is bene.
fetal to the community and essen.
tial to national prosperity. All
party action begins in the precinct,
and reaches upward to the nation
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

So-called independent politics in
our local elections has led to indif-
ference to our national politics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

The people are opposed to rings
and ringsters and are well posted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

The people do the voting,-the
people should do the choosing of
their candidates for office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-02

If a man must be a Democrat, il
order to be qualified for a LITTLE
local federal office, his politics
should be a test for holding the of
flee of constable or clerk.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
PiTH AND POINT.

There are some people who are
ravens at home who pass for doves at
camp-meeting. Rams Horn.
Ethel (ambitious) What would
you do if you had voice like mine?'
Maud (spitefully)-''Id try to put up
with it."-Tit- Bits.
II don't see how you dare trust
yourself to young DR.. Pills. He hasn't
any patients" That's just the point
He'll strain every nerve to keep me
alive. I'm his only source of income"
-Harper's Bazaar.
-"What perfectly lovely gold hair
pins! Where did you get them?" Madgo
well, no matter, for they're not
worth anything. l can neither button
my shoes nor shake down the CRATE with
them. Chicago Record.
mo-" said Knogood despondently,
haven't been discharged: but they re-
moved me from my place as boss, they
removed me from the best work and
afterwards removed me to the lowest
grade; and three removes, you know,
are as bad as a fire boston Tran
script
Taking Practical .Effect.-Sales-
man-"Mr. Haggamore, I've joined the
church" Grocer-"I am glad to hear
it, James. 1 hope you will stick"
Salesman-"Yes, sir, and-you1l have
to let some of the other clerks sell that
Pure Vermont Maple Sirup after this"
Chicago Tribune.
Little Visitor pointing to large
oil portrait-"Whosep picture is that?"
Little Hostess-"She was my mann
mas great-aunt. l never heard much
about her. but guess she was school
teacher Little Visitor-''Why?"
Little Hostess-'See how her eyes fol-
low us about. "-Tit-Bits
1t is well-known fact, that some
theological professors are anything but
masters of the art they presumably
teach. A shrewd old Scotchwoman,
after listening to dreary sermon by
such a professor, inquired as to the
identity of the preacher. 1t was an
swered: 80! that's ane O. the men that
max the ministers" Deed ~ replied
the Scotchwoman. ''Weel, he maun
be guide mon. There's no ane O. his
students that he doesna maxi to preach
far better than he.does himself"
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
e,rrplN, IN THE ATTIC.

han NV pa said: Jimmie, 90 to
lremember wnen - 7
bed" III. !, .b,nos went scootin'
VI through my head. ,,.r-.h,nos
come at night, -.,ters an, impses
mae y nJ iumu out on yer when ye're most
ss,eep there's funny crawlin' things at
An creep. creep, creep
u,n M bed, an grab yer tnroas' an niaAo
YER cry and groan' ..,a -,
4, ~ because yer have 70 sissy " "S'Ao o.
alone. Il .horgbt most anv
n s,,,o 70 sleep up attic, leastwise he always
aia rer hear the rats or runnin' round at
night 49,. nor,. man With
long white teeth at plte;
t one The moon comes In an lays er white
streak on tn noor' -. ~, ,on,.
~ no cohwebs on the rafters look like fairy
castles-most-
a., ver think perhaps the moonlight Is Jimmie
Nolan's ghost
49, Iimmie when he worked here SAID q
ghosts lived in tn house,
!, thew was big or little like the moonshine or
mouse.
,,so I tuck my head down where the boyle
men can't see,
folks like me.
!, once At night know, j see a funny thing
an screamed,
.n, ma come up an laughed, an said he guessed
only dreamed;
mt Il want er dream at all, know, fer over
n Weller man hung by his neck, an he was
awful tall,
An he kept movin' back an forth an kicked
his legs at me;
An IA said in the mornin' II ia look there I
would see
TWAS les tn yeller corn at hung dryin',
nothin' more;
Then he went out with tn candle an shut tn
attic door.
An then 1 see him shake again, the yeller
man, an crawl,
M hangin by his neck there In tn dark upon
tn WALL
An then tucked my head down in tn clothes
an couldn't see,
An TIL first knew twas mornin' an pa was
calm me.
Walter M Hazeltine, in Housekeeper.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30

pretty healthy-and we can be more
savin' II we try. We don't need that
carpet much; and we can get along
without them new dresses-mine hain't
been turned but once"
swell, what do you want to do?"
Miss Margaret's tones were sharp
enough now. 1t irritated her to have
Harriet so long in coming to point
which had been evident to her from
the beginning. But it was something
that she did not exclaim at once
against the spending of their care
fully boarded fund, and Harriet went
on bravely:
ssWhy, I'd thought mebby we could
take that money and bury him decent
and"
ssAnd what?"
"And get a little headstone." Har-
riet's voice had sunk almost to whis-
per. Father thought 50 much Of him,
you know"
Again there was silence. Miss Mar
earet rose, folded and laid by her work.
locked the door. wound the clock and
took mp the lamp.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30

day; so mis-
Margaret could have the first reading
of the news. Usually she took it a
day old.
Someway the good things of life had
always come day late to Miss Marga-
ret, or else not at all. Perhaps that
was the reason why her face, which
had been handsome once and full of
promise, had such sharp lines about
the mouth. 1t was a thin, angular
face, and the scant, straight hair
above it, which used to be so black,
was streaked with gray.
At the other side of the small round
table sat Miss Margaret's sister Har-
met placidly knitting. If her face
bore fewer traces of disappointment
than Margaret's, it was not because she
mad had more of the joys of life. Per-
maps it was because she had expected
less Harriet Staples had been called
avery plain girl; but now hers was
peasant face to look upon. round and
peaceful, the touch Of rose color in the
cheeks contrasting prettily with the
snowy whiteness of her soft, heavy
nan. The eyes were pleasant and
friendly; at the corners of the mouth
were the little wrinkles that come
rom smiles, and, altogether, the face
was very lovable.
Yet these two sisters had lived their
iives and grown old together. For
iorty years they had not been sepa-
iA'eo Tor single night. For forty
years and more they had had the same
'lings to worry over. and to be glad
aoout' the same sorrows and the same
simple pleasures.
suddenly the paper dropped from
MlSS Margaret's hands and she looked
Up at Harriet, her pale face almost
CHASTITY.
What is it, sister?-
bob Barton's deadr'
You don't sayl"
Even Miss Harriet's calm face
showed signs of agitation, and her
paper.
mere were only two lines of IL.
aooert Barton had been found dead
mat morning. in the little room which
was was the only home he had known for
me I1e paper had lost all attractions
~ mss Margaret. and Harriet's stock
Y ieu to the floor UNDECIDED. The
olS Su, was very stiil-only the little
~, ~ clock ticking in the corner, and
b sis i purring of the great gray cat on
V1tAide' in the street people were
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
Missing Groom.

A London curate had the usual no
tice to marry a couple one Sunday
morning, but when the time came
found only the woman had arrived.
After waiting some time. and no man
coming, she reluctantly withdrew.
The next Sunday the woman turned
mp as before, and again no man. After
waiting considerable time she became
furious and exclaimed: "Drat himl
faint his trousers this time, cause l
bought him . pair. "-Spare Moments
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30

it does look more natural" she added,
after a moment. 1--WE always called
him that"
Nothing more was said, and present.
ly they turned away. They walked
home silently. Once Harriet spoke.
There were tears on her cheeks; Mar
garet had seen them, and Harriet's
tones were apologetic.
81 always knew twas you he come
to see, sister; always knew it,"
"Twan't no such thing, Harriet
Staples!"
well, I'm glad we did it, anyway.
Father thought so much of him
N. E. Magazine
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voices were loud and penetrating, but
the sisters did not hear them. They
were back IN the long ago. when hand
some Bob Barton used to spend an
evening, now and then, in this same
sitting-room, which in all these years
had never quite lost the glory Of his
presence.
BY and by two tears forced them
selves from Harriet's eyes. She wiped
them away hastily, and glanced fur.
lively at her sister. Margaret had not
seen the tears, and her face wore such
a softened look that Harriet ventured
to speak.
Father used to set such store by
him!" she said, softly. Twas you he
always used to come to see always
knew that"
me? 'Twan't neither! Every
body knewhe wanted you-if it hadn't
been for his miserable fatherr'
30 sister! don't say that" pleaded
Miss Harriet, her pretty old cheeks
wet with tears which now she did not
try to hide. Pm sure we all thought
twas you. He always looked at you
the whole evening""
''But he talked to you And didn't
he give you that shell box?"
but he brought you flowers"
Poor women! For the first time in
all their lives they spoke the one
thought that had meant more to them
than everything else. Even Bob Bar
toms name had never passed their lips
since that day when the news came
that it was disgraced forever by his
fathers crime. They knew, in a way,
what had come to him-that he had
felt the disgrace as only sensitive
soul can feel; that, with hopes and
ambitions blighted, he had passed the
fifteen years of his fathers imprison-
ment in bitter loneliness; and that his
life since then had been devoted to the
broken old man, who came out from
the prison walls enfeebled in mind
and body and helpless as child.
He must "a been awful poor!' Miss
Harriet spoke again, after long ST.
lence.
"Yes, s'pose he was"
II don't believe there's enough for
decent buryin'."
II don't believe there isl
There was silence again. The gray
cat wakened, yawned and stretched
himself; then he jumped down from
his cushion and rubbed his sleek sides
against Miss Harriet She did not
notice him, and he, surprised at such
unusual neglect, stalked to the door
and requested, after his fashion, to be
let out. Miss Harriet rose mechan-
ically, picked up her knitting and
opened the door She sat down again
and slipped the yarn over her finger.
but at the first stitch her hands
dropped idly in her lap. The old clock
licked on. The noises in the street
had ceased. The fire was out and the
room cold; but still the sisters sat
there, unmindful of all save the past
Finally, after much fidgeting in her
chair and many uneasy glances at her
sister, after opening her mouth only
to close it again, Miss Harriet broke
the silence.
''Sister?"
Her voice had half-frightened
quaver in it.
"Well?'
Miss Margret's tone was so much less
sharp than usual that Harriet took
and went on.
''Why. you know that money we've
saved, in case we should get sick or
Harriet paused to note the effect of
her words.
'Well?"
There was no surprise in the tone,
no change in the pale face.
"Why. seems to me we could get on;
It only took us ten years to save it. and
we amt very old-and = and-we're
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
FELT EVER so MUCH BETTER.
Knew the Other Was a Fool, But Wanted
No Explanations.


Three or four years ago silvery
tongued fellow, who gave out that he
was fruit tree agent" swindled the
farmers in an English county famous
for orchards and cider in bare face
manner
One man was so Disguised at having
been taken in that he hunted the scamp
out and gave him horse-wipping in
the street.
After he had got through his work
satisfactorily he told the fraud" that
he would lather him twice as badly if
ever he set eyes upon him again.
A year ago the same farmer was jog
ging along lane, when he met a
stranger who SO closely resembled the
''fruit-tree agent" that he stopped and
said: .
What! You here again, you scoun-
drelr'
Eyes, I'm here, you see," was the cool
reply.
"Well, so am 1; and I'm going to
baste you till your mother wouldn't
know you, and you hain't got breath
enough to cry don't l told you I'd do
it, and I'm just plain man of my
word"
The threatened man pulled off his
coat without word of protest, and
fight began. Inside of five minutes he
had used up the farmer, wiped the road
with him, and was busily replacing his
coat.
"How is this?' the Herefordshire man
said ruefully, as he wiped the blood
from his face with a wild rheubarb
leaf, you fight whole horse better
than you did two years ago."
do 1? Don't know. This is our
first little affair together" the other
replied.
'And you never set eyes on me be-
fore, l s'pose you'll say?"
Never. And don't want to again"
"Shoot me if don't begin to belive
you are right. But why in creation
didn't you explain, or ask me to? You
must have thought me fool"
Eyes, knew you was fool; but
had just found out that had tramped
nearly nine miles along a wrong road
and was wishing someone would come
along and give me a touch up. j
didn't want to have any stupil explana-
tions about it."
But hope you will pardon me?"
Don't mention it, " replied the other;
"a rotten apple will cure that black
eye of yours in less than week, and
regular rensings with salt and water
will tighten up your loose teeth in
about no time. feel twenty per cent.
better for our little mill, and am ever
so much obliged. Good-by."-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
HOT WATER WAS NOTHING ToIT.

The Scrape Miss Clacker Got Into by Try
ing to Seem Literary.
She was pretty enough not to re-
quire the possession of an ounce of
brains. Still, for some unknown rea-
son she insisted upon being literary.
To be sure, she could never remember
the title of any but the last book she
had read-but as she always talked
about that one nobody was ever the
wiser.
He was young author with vast
idea of his own Importance and a
grievance in the fact that almost
simultaneously with his last book had
appeared another so similar in title
that they were always being con-
founded.
1t was at reception, and the
hostess whispered to her before pre-
senting him: He has been admiring
you, my dear, and when 1 told him
that you are literary he begged for an
introduction. Be sure, now, to speak
of his new book. haven't read it my
self, but of course you have"
''Oh, of course; l read everything"
fore her in full view of her dearest
enemy.
What pleasure to meet one of
my favorite authors" she murmured.
"And what pleasure to meet some
one in this frivolous throng with true
literary TASTE" he responded. by
the way, which of my books do you
prefer"
81 -er-I-O, enjoy them all so
much that it is difficult for me to say"
But, then, you know, I've only writ
ten two, as yet"
.'Er-yes-I- that is, there is so
much in each one that"
"Ah, Miss Clacker, what a congenial
soul YOU are How sweet to find such
a one in this heartless throng. Did
you appreciate the humor of my first
book?''
GLOW could help it? read it the
day of my grandmother's fu neral. 1
was so bored and, of course, could not
go out But your book quite restored
my spirits"
"How glad 1 am! Now, my latest
book
20, what pity about the title!
"Yes, wasn't it? But one must pay
the penalty for originality"
Naturally, there are always imita-
tors
"But you appreciate the difference?"
"Of course. Anyone who has read
"A Virtuous Crime" must see how
vastly superior it is to-"
Ill beg your pardon; I"
"Yes, the other was merely poor |
imitator-I saw that at a glance"
Pm very sorry TO hear it, Miss
Clacker. Pardon me, but see some
,ne across the room to whom l must
speak"
And he was bowling before her dear
.st enemy before she fairly realized
hat she had praised the wrong book.
Chicago Tribune
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30
Changed His Mind.

Tom de Witt-There's an awfully
good-looking girl.
Reggy westend (dubiously)-U'm; 1
don't think so.
Tom de Witty Jovel She's smil
ing at you. You've made an impress
sion, old mani
Reggy Westend-Think so? OH I
say; she's deuced pretty, isn't sheP
Puck.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30

pinched. with the thin wisps OF hair
blowing about it, and Harriet's bon
net was askew, and her nose Redeemed
By the wind. Some people were pass
ing. A pretty girl in a party giggled
and said something to the others about
the two old maids" But the sisters
were alike unconscious of the gro
tesqueness of their appearance and the
pathos of the white stone that marked
an old mans grave with its one word
"Bob.''
why, sister, Miss Harriet looked
alarmed. why, he's made mistake!
We told him Robert"
mo, faint mistake" Margaret
answered. II told him to change it
you were so set against Robert. And
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30

The expectations of life depend
upon diligence; the mechanic that
would perfect his work must first
sharpen his tools.-Confucius-
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1894-11-30


IS S M A R G A.
RET was read
ing the evening
paper. 1t W a s
not ofte n s h e
had such a priv
ilege. Neighbor
Browns people
were away for a
day; so Miss