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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
Howells on Dante.

Again say it is great pity that
criticism is not honest about the
masterpieces Of literature, and does
not confess that they are not every
moment mastery, that they are
often dull and tough and dry, as is
certainly the case with Dante's,
writes William Dean Howells in
the December Ladies' Home Jour-
nal. Some day, perhaps, we shall
have this way Of stating literature,
and the lover of it will not feel
obliged to cheat himself into the
belief that he is not always enjoy
ing himself it is his own fault. At
any rate / will permit myself the
luxury of frankly saying that
while / had deep sense of the
majesty and grandeur of Dante's
design, many points of its execu-
ton bored me, and that the inter-
mixture of small local facts and
neighborhood history in the fabric
of his loft creation is no part of it's
noblest effect. What is marvellous
in it is it's expression of Dante's
personally, and | can never think
that his personalities enhance it's
greatness as a work Of art. / en-
joy them, however, and 1 enjoyed
them the more, as the innumera-
BILE perspectives of Italian history
began to open all about me. Then,
indeed, | understood the origins if
l did not understand the aims of
Dante.
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Three Kinds Taffv.

To make cocoanut taffy, take two
pounds Of sugar, One-third tea
spoonful Of cream Of tartar, two
thirds cupful Of water; cook to the
hard crack; add one fresh grated
cocoanut; stir until the batch
reaches the soft crack; pour out
into creased pan, and when near
ly cold pull on white hook, writes
Nelly Wiley in an article on MAX
ing candy at home" in the Deem
Der Ladies' Home Journal.
Molasses taffy may be made by
boiling one pound Of sugar, one
pound of glucose, One-third quart
of New Orleans molasses; stir all
the time and cook to soft crack ;
set off the fire and stir in one-third
teaspoonful saleratus; pour into a
buttered pan, and when nearly cold
pull on the hook and flavor with
peppermint. Another good recipe
for molasses taffy is the following :
One quart of New Orleans molasses,
one and one-fourth pounds OF sugar ;
set on fire and stir and cook until,
when dropped in water, 1t will form
rather hard ball II gathered up
between the fingers; this is called
hard ball; then add one.quarter
pound of butter and cook to soft
crack pour into a creased pan, let
it remain till nearly cold, and then
pull on hook.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

The postmaster general COM
plains in his report Of the undue
increase of second class matter,
and advances the opinion that
there is fraud in this thing, by
those who mail such class matter.
San Antonio is doing herself
proud in her arrangements for the
entertainment of that irrigation
convention. If the irrigation will
only flow on after the convention
closes it will not be in vain.
Japan not only refuses to accept
China's money and apology, but
refuses to quit fighting. 1t is a
hard case when the fellow that
cries, Enough! keeps on getting
the life mauled out OF him. -.
Kolb is a thorn OF considerable
sharpness in the side of the Ala
bama governor elect. He swears
that he will be himself sworn in as
governor, Notwithstanding the re-
turns, and will try it on.
John J. Ingalls, has not forgotten
the turning down that the Kansas
Pops administered to him in the
not so long ago, and when he opens
his walls of wrath upon them they
are nitre and vinegar.
There did not appear to be any
particular difficulty in counting
the anti-DemocratiC vote in
several of the southern states, not
withstanding the repeal of the
federal election law.
The annual report Of the post
master general of the United
States is out, but itatfords no light
to those who are studying the best
means OF relieving the deficit in
that department.
Tennessee is on the tenter hooks
to be told officially how the late
election has gone. Those who are
supposed to know the figures are
keeping the knowledge little too
secret to please.
If Alabama should succeed in
having two governors and holding
two seats of government at the
same time, she would take the
cake for all post bellum attempts
of that kind.
The prediction Of the LIGHT that
the federal election law was no
longer necessity in the south was
abundantly verified in the late
elections in the southern states.
In the lay sermon that was
preached in the "Christirn" church
Ga T thanksgiving day it was said
only with too mnch truth, that
San Antonio was dirty city.
Next week the irrigation con.
gress meets in this city and at the
same time the irritation congress
will meet in Washington.
Each year the reputation Of the
public schools of this city advances
and their claim upon the public
patronage strengthens.
The schools OF this city will af
ford every advantage that parents
require for the education of theil
children.
In the matter of an election
fraud it is not who, but what.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
Daudet's Wife as a Grandmother

DdUUbI5 WHO d5 q OEdHuHIU0I10I'
Madame Daudet is always pretty
and charming. AS you see her sit
ting at her fire side among the
hundred costly knicknacks of a
modern interior, with her little
daughter Edmee on her knee, she
seems like young mother, but
this young mother is still more
youthful grandmother. 1t seems
incredible, but her eldest son, the
writer of some very remarkable
and original scientific romances,
has been married for two or three
years to a granddaughter Of Victor
Hugo.-December Ladies Home
Journal.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER l, 1894

Iowa need not attempt to boom
Allison, or any other man, for the
presidency. The time has not come
TO enter actively into any canvass
OF the probabilities or possibilities
of that contest. There are several
candidates who would not be
averse to being struck with the
presidential lightning, il the po-
Eitical Jove should hurl thunder
bolt that way, but the man who is
doomed for the office is not by any
means certain to be nominated.
The wisdom of the Republican par
ty will be best seen in taking no
hasty steps in that direction, leav-
ing to time and the outcome Of
events to more distinctly point out
the man whom the people would
most delight to honor. Great care
and close observation and wise
regard for the wishes Of the masses
must govern the action of the
would.be leaders OF the party in
this nomination, or it may be that
history will repeat itself. Allison
is one of the very best men that
could be mentioned. and he is we'll
located geographically, but the
time is not yet come in which to
agitate for him or any other man.
The doomed man may be doomed.
Canada has the American doc
trine down fine, judging from the
report Of a speech made by Pre-
mier Sir John Thompson, in sHali-
fax, in which he says eve pro-
pose that the goods that are man
ufactured in an American factory,
shall not, if we can prevent it by
reasonable legislation, displace in
our market the goods made by
Canadians in Canadian factories"
This is the idea of the American
protectionist. The goods made in
Canadian factories shall not under
sell the goods made in the,Amer-
lean factory If reasonable legisla-
tion can prevent it.. 1t is the prov
ince Of the Protectionists In Con-
gress assent led to see that the re-
quisite reasonable legislation is
enacted. And for the accomplish
ment. of this purpose the people
seem only too ready to back the
Protectionists in their work.
The Canadian Pacific is not, ,'only
trying to steal a march into Buff
falo and secure terminal facilities
there, but it is preparing to cross
the Niagara river under cover Of
the franchise held by the bridge
company that has spanned the
river nearest the falls, by enlarg-
ing that wagon bridge so as to adj
NIT electric trains and regular rail-
road engines. By this means they
will afford their passengers the
best possible view of the Falls, and
at the same time cut off the view
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
A Bargain,

One four horse power steam en-
CINE and six horse power boiler
for sale, cheap for cash. Been used
only short while. Good reasons
for selling. Address Quick Bar
gain, this office II % If
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CUT FLOWERS.

The Southern Nursery has
opened a depot at 3l5 Alamo plaza,
where all orders for Cut Flowers,
Fancy Designs and Pot Plants will
receive prompt attention. ii 3 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

The Fort Worth Gazette rises to
remark that it is long time since
the Fort put anything on the tapis
to draw the crowds, and insinuates
that it is long time between
gatherings. The Gazette is about
right, and that paper is not wholly
itself without a column of "on tos"
in it's regular issues. The Gazette
is death on a pale horse when it
comes to riding it's favorite hobby.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

TABLE cLARET SO AND 90 CTS.
White wine 75s and $1O0, imported
claret and white wine $l.25 a gal.
lon; free delivery. P. Magadieu,
1877 South Flores street, Telephone
1888, Black Elephant Saloon. 9 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

-Frommer & Treahey, 80 w.
Commerce street, have opened
Book Bindery and are prepared to
manufacture blank books, bind
magazines, music, etc, in first
class style at reasonable prices.
Give us trial. ll31m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

The faber showers Of the Badger
state are arranging for trip down
into the sunniness of Texas. They
will be welcome and when they
come to San Antonio they will find
the boys ready to draw badger for
them. This locality is not unac.
quainted with that sport, accord.
ing to tourists report.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL

At Limburger's Garden, on River
avenue, Saturday, December lst,
1894. Tickets % cents, good for
gentleman and lady, can be had at
the hall. H. LIMBURGER,
IL % tt Proprietor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
For Rent,

A southeast upstairs room, five
minutes walk from Alamo plaza,
all modern conveniences, to one or
two gentlemen. Address ga" 3l5
Goliad street. IL % st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01
Dentistry.

Why buy teeth on filthy. unhealthy rubber
plates as thick as a wedge when DrThompson
puts up metal at the same price and they are
more durable and better fitting. There is no
many superior qualities. Also all kinds of
Dental work done; crown and bridge work q
speciality. Ca and see him. S S. Thompson,
Once Clifford Building, Commerce Street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

Fine WHISTLES, brandies, the
best on the market at NJ. Casta.
nola & Sons. 10 26 II
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ENCH sl.BO st.5OLss!OO Isls. OO $500 $500

Legal advertisements 81 90 per inch each in
sertiOn. Trustees sales 81 30 per inch hrst IN
Sertion, sc each insertion after.
Reading matter, editorial page, 2jc per line
each insertion; Local Dlumns zoe first inser-
Eon, lOc frst week, sc after first week. Speci al
rates on 80 and 100 lines running for IN )nth.
Home advertisements payable on first of
each mouth. Transient advertising payable
In advance. s1g ONLY METAL CUTS PRINTED.
Special rates given on larger space and long
time adve easements. Discount given for
cash.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Doctors, Lawyers, Etc

f. MURAT BOOKER, Prescription
Druggist, LA 8. Flores st. Physicians Pre-
scriptions Speciality. 4 years in charge OF
L. Orynskfs retail store. Telephone III. San
Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

All communications for this paper should be
accompanied by the name Of the author, not
accessory for publication, but as evidence OF
good faith on the part of the writer. Write on
enc side of the paper, in plain hand. Anony-
NOUS communications will not be noticed.
The LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements of its correspondents.
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Announcements for State and County officers
Tea Dollars in advance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

The football game is the one ath.
letic sport over all which now at
tracts the public. The more dan
ger incurred and the greater the
number OF cripples turned out the
better pleased seem those who at
tend. If only some element Of
physical danger could be fastened
upon church going there might be
a rush in that direction. q The first
syllables of the word gentleman
are out of date.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-01

Hermann BreusIng, Notary Public.
Pensi IN certificates adjusted. Many
years of experience have made me fami-
liar with the work. Volmachten mach
Deutschland. Office, San Antonio Daily
LIGHT Printing house, 104 Z. Commerce
street.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

sF-Au contracts or bills must be approved
~ the Secretary or Manager.
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now obtainable over the cantllever
structure, which crosses the gorge
a little below the wagon bridge.

The Democrats are endeavoring
to extract consolation from the
fact that their late defeat was
owing to the absence from the
polls OF thousands of the voters Of
the party, and not to the greater
vote of the Republican opposition.
They would get more consolation
if they tried to get it through a
straw. The negative help afforded
the Republicans this year will be-
come positive two years hence.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
Regular Convention Of the Teachers
Association On Kauai.
CAPTURE OF 4 NOTORIOUS LEPEg
Getting Ready For the July Races
The Steel Bridge Over the waiIua
River is At Last open-Maui Tele-
phone stock In Demand.

MAUI, May 26 On Tuesday, the
I'D inst, Deputy Sheriff Hooking and
Officer Kslei were hunting about
Maliko Gulch for well known
leper named Ksaimoku. They had
investigated the old storehouse at the
landing and were going away for fur
ther information, when, on second
thought, they returned TO the ancient
building for more thorough search.
Upon pulling aside piece of mating
which was covering q certain portion
of the dusty floor q suspicious-looking
board wss discovered. They removed
this quickly, and in a hole directly
underneath a pair of horror stricken
eyes, prouuding from terrible face,
whitened snd marred by fearful dis
ease, was revealed 10 their startled
vision. 1t was the crouching form of
the leper, Ksaimoku, whose hiding
place of wears had at last been found.
He was supposed to be a most des-
perate character, who had announced,
like the famous Kauai outlaw, that
he would never be taken alive. How
ever, this foru idable announcement
proved to be merely bravado, for at
the sight of a revolver, he quickly
succumbed and became 3 lamb-like
prisoner.
Ksaimoku, Msi's son, is somewhat
more than so years Of age, snd was
for time q pupil st Lahainaluua.
He has defied the law for nearly 3
decade Of years, successfully resisting
all efforts TO place him upon that isle
of despair, MOlUkai. About six years
sgo be was captured and sent TO the
kalihi receiving station, but some
how escaping, he donned q woman's
dress and veil and returned 10 his
former haunis.
Siuce then Makawao deputies have
made repeated attempts TO recspIure
hint is even said that officers un-
knowingly have spent sundry nights
in the same room with him-but the
willy fellow has always hitherto es-
capped. On the afternoon of his cap
ture he was transported to Honolulu
by the steamer Lehus.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
PARTY ACTION.
Officers Of the Clubs Make Nomina-
tons Saturday Night.

Atthe meeting ofthe board ofofi-
GERS Of all the clubs Of the Ameri-
csn Union Party, held st the Amer
lean League hall on Saturday even
ing, eight districts. represented by
eighty-six members sitting in con-
yention, the following gentlemen
were nominated as candidates for
the seat in the Advisory Council
made vacant by the resignation Of
Mr. Suhr. These nominations are
to be submitted to the various
clubs Of this island, on Tuesday
evening fOr the purpose of electing
one Of the three men proposed and
the one receiving the highest num-
Der Of votes Is 70 be the official
choice Of the American Union
Party.
The men nominated were ". R.
Castle, Theo. F. Lansing and J. a.
ACN2LQ-esS.
The following resolution was
adopted by 9 unanimous vote:
In view Of the signal services Of the
Hon L A Ihurston, both at home
snd abroad, in the cause OF anDexa-
ton and good government, and in
view Of the fact that his distinguished
abilities demand his participation in
TIE Constitutional Convection;
Therefore be il resolved. That this
body, in convention assembled, do
hereby unanimous request Of the
Executive and Advisory Councils and
the elected members Of the Canven-
tion 10 invite Mr.. Thur>ton to partici-
pate IN their deliberations, and TO ex-
tend 10 him the freedom OF the floor
and participation in debate.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29

one OF the trainers Of Hawaii's new
constitution.
Frank Medcalf is the new book
keeper at the kahului store.
During Thursday, the 9th inst,
CORPUS Christir was eel. brated by
Portuguese residents ON Maui.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Spencer, of
Waihee leave Maui for good To-Day per
Ciaudine. aud expect 10 take passage
for San Francisco soon.
"Paia University" now numbers
twenty promising youngsters.
A grand 4th OF July ball is now
being talked of. Rumor has it that it
viii occur either at Wailuku or Spree
kelsville and that members of the
Maui Racing Association will act AS
hosts.
During Tuesday, the 29d inst, the
steamer Lehua called in at kahUlui
on its way from Hawaii, and bore
away twelve lepers, Genizens of Paia
and Wailuku.
The bsrkentine Geo. T. Perkins,
Mas, Captain, will sail today t26thl
for the Coast, freighted with 1888
bags of H. c. Co.'s sugar, valued at
SSS, 1915.
Weather:-Terribly hot and dry,
the prophets fortell great dryness the
coming season.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
THE IL 5. n. cos STEAMER MIKAHALA
(Fro- PEo,egrsrs.D

weather was favorable, and the
moon was shining. At midnight
Captain Haglund came on deck, as
II was the hour for changing the
watch. He went aft first, and
when returned forward be noticed
S ssil right ahead Of the steamer.
He jumped into the wheel-house
snd turned the helm in order TO
avoid e collision, but the vessel did
not answer her helm quickly
enough, and the bow of the steamer
crashed into the vessel. The second
mate wss on watch 81 the time, and
i viii be s difficult matter for him
70 prove that the collision Eas not
his fault His excuse is said 70 be
that the foresail was up and inter
fered with his sight. Then another
story Is, that he thought the vessel
which wss bearing down on him
was the James Makee o. some other
Island steamer. and he did not
think il was necessary to shift the
helm. As soon SIS the schooner Fas
struck, her cabin and hold rapidly
filed with water, and il was but
The work OF few moments 10 drop
s bost into which the crew bundled
snd pulled for the Mikshala. Cap
tsin Hips remained on his vessel
until the last moment, and did 10:
leave until Captain Hsglund ss-
sured him that his schooner would
90 70 the bottom Of the ses-
Captzin Hipa made an effort TO
get out OF the way Of the steamer
but the wind was 10; hesvy
enough ST the time. snd while ms
vessel was sailing st sn angle With
tie steamer she Ess struck. II he
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
A SCHOONER WRECKED At SEA-
The Steamer Mikshala Cuts OF
the Stern Of al Island Vessel.
TIE MARY E. FOSTER OUT or SIGHT.

The vessels Meet At Midnight In the
ChAnnel-The Disaster is said to be
Due TO a Mates sSeEligenee-No Lives
Lost By the Unfortunate Accident
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
-From Saturdays Daly.I

On last Tuesday, about midnight,
the steamer Mikahsls and the
schooner Mary E. Foster collided
IN the channel between Kauai and
this island. The bow of the steamer
struck the port side Of the schooner,
near the stern, and cut off the end
as neatly ss if it had been done by
s ssw. The schooner began 10
settle st once, and ST the end Of
three quarters Of an hour she sank
completely out Of sight. Captain
Hips and the crew Of the Mary E.
Foster were taken on board Of the
Mikahala and carried as far IS
Koloa, where they were picked up
by the Iwalani snd returned 10 this
port.
The particulars Of the disaster
are about SIS follows: The Mikahals
leh this port on last Tuesday after
noon for Kauai and Niihsu. The
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
WOMEN MEET.
They Decide to Petition the Conyen-
ton.

A meeting of women was held
in the Y. NJ. c. A. hall Saturday
afternoon to discuss womsn's suff-
rage. Those present showed a
lively interest in the subject in
hand and seemed 10 enter into the
spirit Of the occasion. The ''objec,
ton box" was not as well patron
ICED as had been expected, but
many showed themselves ready 10
speak rather than write opinions.
A petition was presented and
recommended to the Assembly by
the committee, and a number Of
signatures were obtained st once.
This will be freely circulated in
few days. An informal vote on
the aspect Of the question, as given
in the petition, showed the large
proportion of those present in favor,
q number interested, and z very
slight opposing vote. Those most
interested in the whole matter are
anxious that all of our towns
women, holding whatever views,
sh.uld attend the meetings and in
some way give others the benefit of
their opinions.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1894-05-29
They Like English

Two American shipmssters-
Captain Cutler, Of the Klikitat, and
Captain ROsebury, Of the Robert
Sudden-cslled at the Office Of this
paper On Saturday and wished to
enter s protest against the removal
of Captain English, the pilot OF
Kshului. Maui, as they had heard
that 8 petition had been sent 10 the
suthorities for his removal. They
hsve frequently entered that port
and found him fully competent in
every respect for the place, and BE-
lieve that no better pilot can be
found.