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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATORS.
Some nervous and imaginative Repub-
licans at Washington have started a
story to the effect that the Governor of
North Carolina will call an extra session
of the present Democratic Legislature
of that State, which body would pro-
coed at once TO elect successor to Sen
ator RANSOM aud at the same time I'LL
the vacancy occaSioned by the death Of
Senator VANCE. There is probably
nothing in the story, but there is a Re-
publican precedent for such course,
should the Democrats choose to take it.
Less than ten years ago, at time when
the Republican majority in the Senate
was small, aud when it promised to dis
appear entirely, the Democratic Cover
nor Of North Carolina filed the vacancy
occasioned By the death of a Repubi-
can Senator by appointing a Democrat.
Soon after this appointment was made
the Governor was induced to call
special session OF the Legislature 10
consider some special business, but as
soon as that body met it violated an
agreement not to elect Senator and
did so, and the Republican Senate at
Washington ousted the Democratic ap-
pointee and gave the new tnan the seat.
Should the programme be carried out
as alleged in this Washington story, the
Democratic strength in the Senate
would be forty-one, including THLMAN,
the Republicans would have forty-two,
and there would be Eve Popullsts.
Each party would have to enter into
some combination with three Of the
Popuists 10 obtain control. Senators
ALLEN ana DAVIS would probably act
with the Democrats, aud possibly Sena-
tor STEWART would do so, too. This
would give the Democrats forty-four
votes, or just one-half the Senate, and
would enable them to control through
the deciding vote OF the Vice-President.
This is the situation, and out OF il
some surprises on either side may grow.
The North Carolina aIlegatIon\ may be
one of them, but we doubt it, in the
light of present Information.
THAT Ohio "lion" has been caught,
and turns out to be a big dog. It's
funny how election liquor stIrs the i'm
agiuauon, sometimes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

THE marriage OF General CAssIUs NJ.
CLAY and bis ward was union Of two
children. The bride is 10 her first
childhood. and the groom iu his second.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Nor RENT-DwELLING HOUSE No. 81
II North Huron street Possession given &C
once Apply TO +. 3. CARNEY, Hotel Wind.
sor. nOloes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

ever, is not much over 10000, or about
one-fourth of the full vote.
1t is the stay-at-home party which
has made such phenomenal gains. The
immense Republican pluralitles this
year are not the result of an extraor-
binary Republican vote, but Of an ex-
ceedingly small Democratic vote. Wis
consin has net polled for the Demo-
cratic candidates such small percent
age OF her full vote for 25 years. in
PENNSYLVANIA the Democratic party has
not cast on an important election such
a small vote for half century.
The astonishing features OF the re-
cent election are the same as those Of
1892, when 200. 600 Republican farm
ers stayed at home, while their Populist
brethren cast 1,O42,531 votes on the
strength of visionary promises. Census
and registration statistics disclose the
fact that this year the stay-at-home
votes numbered about 5, 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

Mr.. ANTON REYMANN's project for a
water works, at Elm Grove is another
evidence Of the enterprise Of that pup
lie spirited gentleman. He should meet
With every encouragement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

C0xEY's Congressional campaign cost
him $4,000 And he's still OF the
grass. CoNEY's experiences in public
life have been picturesque but uutorIu-
n.ta
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

Yesterday was the sixty-seventh
birthday or Christian Hoffman, Of Full
ton, and quite a number of his old
I lends called at his home and partook
OF come refreshments. The event will
be celebrated next Sunday in the way
of family reunion at his residence in
Fulton. Mr.. Hoffman is well and
hearty and lives a retired life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

CARNEGIE is going TO make some guns
for the government. When they come
to try Carnegie cannon on Carnegie ar
NOR plate, the test will be watched with
deep interest, and bets as TO which
gives way first will be in the nature Of
even money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

TuErY Chicago police have been dis
missed and seventeen suspended for
neglect Of duty and abuse OF citizens on
election day. Verify, the biue-coats
are having lots Of trouble these days.
THE dominant feature Of the forth
coming message OF the President TO
Congress will be- an exhaustive coDsid-
GRAFTON OF the currency question. Mr..
CLEVELAND has devoted much thought
70 this subject during the past four
months, and his ideas and conclusions
will be auxiously awaited
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

THAT Ohio "lion" has been caught,
and turns out to be big dog. It's
funny how election liquor stirs the i'm
-lcLnatIon. sometimes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

Miss Bertha Grubb was rendered a
surprise party Wednesday evening NJ
Remedies Hall by her friends, the coca
sion being her eighteenth birthday.
Quite a crowd was there and every one
had a good time. Refreshments were
served at q seasonable hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16
WANTED.

INTANTED-ON JACOB STREET Betweea
w Thrtysixth and Eoriieth streets room
ON rrst loor. Address ~ REonTEhoHce. "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

Misses Mary McMechen and Nellie
Topping will entertain at the Mcclure
House between the hours OF eight and
ten o'clock. Dancing will take place
after ten o'clock. The Opera House
Orchestra will make The music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

DARTNER WANTED THE SOLE AGENT
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uvr with some experience Tor 0hice wo-k ana
collections. Address N nol1r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

7 ADIES-GF YOU W sH EMPLOYMENT
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velops for our DESCRIPTIVE circular aud com
mence work 90 once good VA es paid TIN
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16

Complete assortment from Vest
Pocket TO Office Sizes. Flers for
your old covers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18

the plain of Mars ones open palm may
tell him of his docility or his hasty tenn
per, his inclination for war or peace, and
murderous or pacific tendencies.
Luna will show the poetic disposition;
whether of the ideaIiSJ, rOmancist. or ag-
gressive temperament. 1t can be told II
one is a diSturber or lover Of harmony il
all things, whether fanatical, conserva,,
tive, or puerile. 1t also shows the mental
balance and tendency toward insanity.
The general contour of the hand, the
finger joints, length of phalanges, even
the wrist, together with the sex, social
position and similar influences, should be
taken into consideration when a correct
reading is sought after, while phrenol ogy
and even physiognomy may be used to
great advantage by the palmist, and will
render him more expert according to his
knowledge and application.
Few Dalmists have appeared in San An
tonic; none of the professional order
Amateurs have tried it, some have
succeeded in enterta ming a coterie
Of friends, many have attempted
its study. Many more have fai led after q
few attempts. A life time may be devoted
to 1t and then the studious applicant may
come to the conclusion at the end OF long
years, that little or nothing is gained, as
the scope of the theme is so vast.
In conversation upon this subject a
few evenings ago with party of friends
the LIGHT reporter met with an intellec-
tual gentleman, who Joined the group.
He was a Dane in accent and appear
ance and his name, j. Z. Christian,
showed that royal blood evidently coursed
in his veins. In fact, he said so. AS the
argument ran deeper and deeper into the
subject in hand, more and more was he
listened to and the wonders he brought
forth and light thrown upon the
theme showed him beyond question,
to be an expert and thorou ghlv convers-
ant with the science. In his statements
were some that appeared like exagsera-
tions and the proof was deua nded. He
gave it. His hearers were astonished.
He was tested again and again and never
failed. Can you go with me to prison
er's cell?" asked the reporter.
81 will" quoth MIR. Christian laconlcaI-
ly, .'when?"
Tomorrow" said the scribe, and the
engagement was ratified.
Accordingly procuring the necessary
passes from Sheriff Campbell, whose in
diligence TO reporters scarcely knows its
bounds, the scientist and the scribe yes
terday proceeded to the little cell
of Austin Brown, the con.
demned murderer of Anderson Harris,
in the Bexar county Jail. Brown was
told the object Of the errand and sub
mitred his hand for examination. The
first step taken was the tracing of his
outStretched palm upon a sheet of paper,
from which, following faithfully every
sinuosity and indentation, the below
printed map was made by the palmist:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18

By the light of a candle held by the
guard of Browns cell, the palmist then
proceeded to read:
You are very quiet and orderly. pos
sessed Of great will power and strength OF
character. You are of long-liVed fami-
ly. Your affections are deep seated and
strong. You have great logic as well as
he exclaimed, enthusiastically. You
are very sanguine and never
have the blues, but you can
outwit most people and show yourself to
be a great schemer. You have good judg-
ment, but you are very amatory, and
wOman's persuasion you cannot with
stand. You would do anything for a
woman she might ask. You are little
arrogant, very nervous, and fairly honest.
Your whole hand shows you possess the
power to accomplish anything your will
may dictate, and in your dealings with
men you generally get the best of it,"
The palmiSt paused, looked, and looked
again. 81 see Something in your life that
has happened" he said; something
which is very important. You have been
in great trouble, or near 1t, once before
this"
Here Brown looked scared, his eyes
cleaned, and his lip trembled.
Il have been arrested several times in
my life" said he, with my old cattle
boss, when we used to run cattle in the
territory. They used to arrest us to see il
we had any stolen cattle"
You have made money fast" continued
the reader, Yves, bOss). You have spent
il fast, (yes. boss). You like good living
A schemer, sensual, enthusiastic, relent'
less in hate; you have always worked fol
others, never for yourself, Chats so, boss
And that is all | can say, at present"
The scientist then examined Brown
head, his neck, his nose and prohle, hi
foot, and even closely examined his ole
boot.
Then, after Brown had told the reporte,
the short story of his life, the jail wa
quilted for the balmy open air and th
friends talked. IN tell you what mad
me pause" said Mr.. Christian, in answe
TO a remark. Brown has committed
something before the crime for which b.
is now in prison that he must answer 70
in the hereafter. His hand shows it. ID
is a dangerous man. DoCie as tamet
tiger, bloody as the lord OF the jungl
when aroused. He must be watched, 10
! he is not going TO step on that gallow
until every effort on his part is exhausted
| His hand shows the following in recapit
| ulatiOn:
THE mount of Luna shows fair devel
| Opment for destruCtiveneSS.
! THE ball Of the thumb, Venus, show
deep affection, great tendency 10 debauch
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18

cry and sensual disposition. His heat
and profile is that of an Indian. HIS
hand is not OF the negro type, but more Of
the Malay.
The mount of Saturn is not excessive.
ly developed. He is not usually morbid
or melancholy.
"Apolo's mount shows he has love OF
wealth but no capacity for acquiring It,
He is conceited and of haSty temper
though dull in intellect and with little
religion.
Mount OF Mercury is prominent, show
ing great deceit, cunning and tact.
The mount of Mars is poorly devel.
oped, showing lack of spirit.
His hand further shows that he would
ordinarily live to be about IS years OF
age, though The line from Venus 10 the
something in the way of calamity will
befall him before his old age sets in. He
has had numerous hard experiences.
His head and his foot show he is
tricky, shrewd and dangerous. When once
possessed of an idea IL is next to imp0S-
sib!e &c change him or for him to rid him
self of it.
How did I learn tbis?" continued Mr..
Christian; well, don't know 1t all oy
any means. What know has been gained
by long study. / began at college and
lu'ci as III
the old 1celandic sagas and books sacred
in their archives. Iceland, you know. is
more than 1000 years old, and during the
dark ages that country was the one
brig hit intellectual seat of learning. Its
scholars afterward enlightened Europe
and the world. Their storehouse was
drawn upon by all nations. They con-
tanned among them many priests and
learned men, astronomers, astrologlsts
and seers and their sagas tell OF the
wonders, Of palmistry, even as 1T was
studied then in connection with astrolo-
gy. In all the occult sciences they were
the peers of any today, If not the super
iorS."
Brown, in the brief conversation vouch-
safed the reporter after his hand had
been examined, told of his life. He said /:
MY mother and father were slaves,
owned by j. r. Blocker, the big COW man.
| was born four miles from Austin, in
Travis county. / ran away from home
when | was boy about II years, and took
up with a COW man going up the trail.
He got into some trouble after was with
him long time, and then old man Graves,
near Bracket, took me to work for him
and raised me until was nearly man.
l used to work around the house, tend the
horses, wash the dishes; do anything.
At 16 left the Graves, went on the range
again and punched cattle. / have been
up the trail lots of times, and have since
then been coachman, hoStler and general
workman, though generally always with
or around horses or stock. i am now 81
years, married and have two children"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Wolff & Marx.
Young Lady Honored.

A surprise party was rendered
to Miss Emile Urban, popular
young lady from Victoria, Texas,
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams, on Spruce street, where
she is visiting. Dancing was the
feature Of the evening and refresh
ments were served at intervals.
The following were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Williams, Miss Emile
Urban, Misses Clara and Ida Stroh-
meyer, Annie Puppe, Minnie Rill-
man, Emile Vanguard, Martha
Sonesky, Messrs. o. and III. Puppe,
A. Sliessing, VIM. Zimmerman,
F. Marquard, H. Mueller, w. Muel-
Ter, Julius, FRANKIE, and many
others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
PICNIC POINTERS.
Events to Take Place This and Next
Month

The San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass is prominently the favorite
line for the picnics this season:
The Madison Square and West
Minister Sunday schools will pic
mic tomorrow at Berg's Mill. The
train will leave the Sap depot at
9:05 o'clock in the morning.
The entire Methodist Sunday
schools of the city will picnic at
Leon Springs tomorrow. Two spe-
cial trains will leave the Sap depot
at 8 80 a. m, carrying not less than
1900 people.
The colored people Of Corpus
Christi and ReckpOrt will picnic at
Palomas tomorrow.
On May % the people of Yoakum,
Hallettsville and intermediate sta
tions will picnic at Eagle Lake.
The Sap will run a special train
from Eagle Lake, and will carry
not less than 500 people.
On May 26 the cOlored people of
Yoakum, West Point, Flatonia,
Giddings, Rockdale, and inter-
mediate stations will hold a grand
union picnic at Colorado river, near
Winchester. The Sap will put on
special train from YOakum.
On June 3 the fourth annual
Mission Athletic club picnic will
take place at Boerne. Two special
trains will leave San Antonio at
a. m. and 80 p. M; also regular
train at :15 p. m. President Louis
Heuermann is putting forth extra
efforts to make this the largest pic
mic of the season.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate trans
ters have been filed since last re-
port:
Albin Seidel to Felix Barry, lot
7, block s, city lot 8, Burleson
street; $175.
J. a. Mueller to Marie Mueller,
lot s, block II, Montana and Mes
quite streets; 81.
Henry Madison and wife to Rich
ard Madison, lot 3, block 2, city lot
l06, Utah street; 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Recorders Court.

F. L. Williams, allowing motor
run recklessly, continued.
Emil Tondre, running motor
recklessly, continued.
Manula Arellano, abusive lam
guage, So.
Teofilo Escobar, abusive lam
guage, So.
Alberto Celmer, drunk and disor-
derby, continued.
p. II. Schneider, drunk, 81.
Thos. Grady, vagrancy, $40.
Maria Sapp, insulting language
continued.
THE MONDAY AIR CHURN
Is a success and has no equal. 22s Sm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
State Dental Convention Closed.

The State Dental association
adjourned last night after the
lectures were ended. In the after
noon the new state officers were
elected as follows:
President-G. M. Patton, Waco.
First Vice-president L. P.
Robertson, Milan.
Second vice-president - NJ. S.
Merchant, Giddings.
Secretary. q. Tibe, Dallas.
H. w. Smith, Of Waco, was
elected to fill vacancy on Executive
committee.
Houston was selected as the
next place of meeting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18

5 I73t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Sunday Exhibition.

The Austin Regatta company
would make some money on their
enterprise, if they would give some
exhibition races on Sunday. A
cheap excursion rate of about $3.50,
would carry over at least 1000
people from San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Texas Right In It.

The fine rains all over this section will
produce beautiful harvest, and now is
the time to place your money in good
paying investments. Be wise in time,
and call upon John 7. Hambleton & Co.
and secure town lot, farm or ranch.
: II 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Piles Can Be Cured.

Comet Pile Remedy is guaran-
teed to cure Piles. Gives imme-
diate relief. Made by prOprietors
of Stephens Eye Salve and Water.
Sold by James Clavin, 144 West
Commerce street, cOner Navarro,
San Antonio, Texas. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
Time il Money.

This being the case, now is the time to
purchase while prices are reasonable; do
not wait until later in the season, for as
sure as the sum shines values will in
crease. Call and see
JOHN Il. HAMILTON & Co.
5l73t No. lO4 East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
No Steal !

You might think we stole them,
when you look at these prices-but
we didn't-it was hard cash that
fetched them, and you can have the
benefit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18
HAND OF A MURDERER
SOON TO Be EATEN WITH WORMS.
PALMISTRY APPLIED IN READING
AUSTIN BROWNS CAREER.

An Expert Palmist Tells Him Won
derful Truths and Discovers an
Old Secret in His Past Life by
Reading His Open Hand-An In
reresting Sketch of His Life.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-18

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-10-26
WASTE Or FOOD ~ AMERICANS
People from Europe AstoniShed 10y Our
Careless Table Methods

Careless Table Methods
An English health journal expresses
great surprise at the quantity of food
eaten by American against English
laborcrS. 1t Is very curious To see how
different foods preponderatc III differ
cnt industries. The textile worker in
Europe xiii have % pounds of meat
per anHum for every 100 units of con
sumption. or say 4 quarter Of a pound
of meat a day. while steel workers in
duIge III lli pounds for every 100 units.
ON the other hand, the weaver CON
sumcs more flour than the steel work
er-275 pounds per 100 units instead Of
POS pounds. lie also takes about Il
pounds, of sugar more per 100 units.
and dozen more eggs: of butter. lard
and tea both take about the same.
though both in tea and coffee the
wcavcra little exceeds the other. That
is in the calling which demands the
greater muscular cXcrtion. a greater
amOunt OF nitrogenOus food is required.
on the European continent the con-
sumption Of meat by workers is much
less than in Britain. Even in the iron
industry the German l. little more OK
travagaut than the English weaver.
while the Ercnchman consumes only
5'@. pounds and the Belgian 55JE
pounds ON the other hand. the latter
consume more flour and eggs, more
than twice as much of each. Their
consumption of coffee. too, is large-lf
pounds and 10 pounds respectively. to
the EHgiIshmanIs 81 pounds. hut il
must also Toe taken in the reckoning
that tea does not appear in their ac-
counts. But all these figures pale be
fore the statistics of food consumption
in America.
The Illinois iron worker manages to
consume 1913 pounds of meat per 100
units, and though this is excessive. 2OGI%
pounds are put down as the average of
Pennsylvania, 1878 pounds for Ohio.
lsT'4 pounds for West Virginia and I55
pounds for Tennessee. The average
consumption of flour for the states Is
about 2jO pounds, but voracious Illinois
again comes to the fore with 3GG
pounds, and sugar, butter and eggs are
everywhere more laviShly used than in
Europe. Here. as in Europe, iron and
steel Industries are found to he more
Sclf-indulgcnt than any other trades.
but the expenditure here is far above
that of even the most cxtravagant
workers of Europe. Much of the food
accounted for in these figures is actual
~ consumed, but a large margin must
bc allowed for what is wantonIy de
StrOycd. and when the history of the
waste of food products in the United
states comes To bc written ii will CON
tain some startling and not altogether
pleasant reading.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1894-10-26
<eekinr /. SEPARATION.

DO you give gas here?" asked a
Withholding man who rushed into a
dentists office on Clark street the
other morning.
We do, replied the dentist
Does Il put fellow TO sleep?'
1T does"
Sound asleep, so you can't wake
him up?"
Yes"
You could break his jaw or gouge
out his eye and he wouldn't feel it2r
He would know nothing of it
How long does it make him stay
asleep?"
The physical insensibility produced
by inhaling the gas lasts a minute or
proba bly, a little less"
Il guess that's long enough. Got 1t
all ready for fellow TO take?"
Yes Take a seat in this chair and
show me your tooth
Tooth nothing said the excited
caller, beginning rapidly to remove
his coat and vest Il want you To pull
a porous plaster off my back-'-Chi-
cago Tribune.