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The sun., 1894-03-04
MUD Pas AND SNOW CAKES
A BrIsT Glance At some or the Seasonal
Diversions OF ChIidSoOd

A BrIeT Glance At some or the Seasonal
Diversions OF ChIidsood.
The winter equivalent OF the mud pie !"
said man OF family. appears TO be tho snow
cake. The snow cake Is very easy to make
In its simplest form you take a handful or
more OF snow and place 1t on the sidewalk
Then you pat II down with the hands or fiatten
1t out with the feet Then you seollop it or
give ii any other form around tho edge that
your fancy may evolve More elaborate snow
cakes are made with cake cutters and small
baking tins which children borrow from their
mothers. and frequently they use the tins
and dishes from their oWu toy sets.
Children like to make snow cakes. hut still
as comIared with the making OF mud Blss IL Is
tame sport. The mAking OF the snow cake Is
a clean sport; the making OF the mud pie is
child gets covered With mud. and he gets
splotehes aud bars upon his face. making him
in his youthful fancy to resemble a
wild Indian: and he rises at last
from his happy employment sticky with
mud and makes his way into the house
with nngeTs held apart and with his arms
away from his sides. so that he won't ali stick
Together. and with a bsaming smile on his
lace which ls quenched only when he meets
the gszs Of his mother; He Is not only wet
through, but he + In that condition which his
mother graphically describes when she SAYS.
Why. you are mud from head 20 footI
snow cakes and mud pies are both highly
pri1sd by children bur II there could be an
election tomorrow n Determine which Is the
more popular NO doubt ud pies would carry
IL b. . tremendous majority"
The sun., 1894-03-04
HI. FrIs.e.. TAoara,luI.,...


think a great deal OF this rocking chair -
said Rivers. It's made from wood that grew
On farm IN virginia once owned by George
Washington"
don't see anything extraordinary about
y. said Banks. except that it's big and ugly.
How much did II cost you 2"
Nothing That's ths beauty OF II. A friend
OF inine ln the Fast sent it 10 me. There's
nothing like haying good friends"
:. No. suppose not. How dad he send lt2"
By express quite a relic. isn't III Wood
grew on one OF George WASH"
You paid the express. did you ?"
belonged to George ~"
How much was the"
Farm that once belonged 70 George wash
lngton IN Virginia. IL Isn't sysry dAy you
can --
How much express did"
isn't every dAT YOU see rocking chair
belonged 70 GeOrGs-"
What express charges did you have to
- light dollars aud seventy ave esnts." ssid
hTsTs. with visible rslaetAhsG
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
He Has a Good Thing.

We have just secured the agency
for the State OF Texas, for the
Peerless Refrigerator. This refrig.
orator took the premium at the
Worlds fair, and is considered the
best in the Orld. We are Offering
them at prices to suit the times
Don't throw your money away on
worthless old ice chests. Call and
look at the Peerless Refrigerator,
and we are sure you will buy nc
other.
32l At l., p. PECK & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22

Texas Central. This will he q
great convenience to travelling
men, as it will enable them to save
ten hOurs. Heretofore the only
train for the north left Austin at
ii 30 %. IN.
John Loith, travelling freight
agent Of the Santa Fee, with head
quarters at Dallas, arrived in San
Antonio from trip to Mexico last
night. He will leave for home to-
night.
II. NJ. Fickinger, travelling pas
sengCr agent of the Kansas City,
Memphis and Birmingham, with
headquarters at Fort Worth ar
rived in San Antonio last night
and left for the west over the
Southern Pacific this morning.
w. d. Lawson, travelling passen-
ger agent Of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas, arrived in San Antonio
this morning. Mr.. Lawson has just
returned from points in Arkansas
and was compelled to come via
Shreveport on account Of the heavy
washouts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Opium Den Keepers.

Lee Bye was arraigned before
the recorder this morning on the
charge Of Keeping an opium den,
and his case was dismissed as the
evidence went to show that Bye
was simply staying at this joint as
bOarder.
Last night Officers Frank Daw-
son and Inman again raided the
Chinese house at pa Soledad
street, and arrested two Cinnamon
who are charged with conducting
the house jointly. They will be
tried tomorrow morning by the
recorder. Attorney Mack Ander.
son is defending the accused.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Ladies' Tan Oxford ties
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate trans
fers have been filed since last re-
port:
Almeda s. Wright to B. r. Con-
verse, lot l, block l., Jackson street ;
$3.50.
Henry F. Renneberg to John
LARA here, lot 5, block 3, WoOdliff
street; S75.
d. r. FAINT to F. Piper, Charles
Hummel and c. F. A. Hummel, Al
feet on the north side of Commerce
street, between st. Mary and Ma
varrO streets, and running back to
Crockett street S25, geo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Housekeepers Fight.

l.. P. Peck & Co. anticipate big
damage suits from the ice COM
panies on account OF their hav-
ing secured the agency OF the great
money savers, the Peerless Refrig-
orators, which use so little ice. 1t
will be a great fight for economy,
and Peck & Co. are sure to win
Drop in at 224 and 226 Commerce
street and learn further particulars
2 81 al
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Preparing tor Easter.

The Easter services at the Cam
den street .Christian church Sun
day will be very interesting. Prof.
L. D. Daggett, the musical director,
has arranged for the rendition of
several Easter anthems, and the
choir will be composed Of thirty OF
San Antonio's best vOcalists. An.
other novel feature will be ladies
orchestra, composed Of seven tai
ented young ladies, who are now
rehearsing for the occasion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Building Permits.

The following building permits
were issued since last report:
IgnatZ DugOsh, lumber dwell
ling at 30l Arkansas avenue; $500.
Charles Schneider, lumber dwell
ling at4OS Montana street; $3.50.
Anton Oppenheimer, office on
Yturri street; $3.50.
c. ID. Hogan, lumber storeroom
and shed at 2l5 Plum street; $40.
EnsariO Bandu, lumber dwell
ling at 800 New Braunfels street !;
S25,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
A. Pleasing Entertainment.

Excelsior Lodge. Knights OF Pvthias,
gave pleasing entertainment at the Cas-
tie hall, in the Reuter- building, last night,
the room being well filled with ladies and
gentlemen. all Of whom expressed them.
selves delighted Mr.. Geo w. Hagy acted
as master OF ceremonies, and the follow
ing program was very well rendered:
l. Opening Ode, -. sung by the audience.
2. Address. .............by c c., Seeligson.
3. Duet, "MnrmurIng Sea-. ...........
by Miss Minnie Hays and r l.. Cox.
4. Recitation, "AmericuS' Conversion"
........ bv Miss Jennie Wilson.
5. Stereopticon Views. ................
...... by L. A. VEN +. Wheeler.
6. Recitation, Murder of Henry VI d"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. by w. Hays.
:. InSrrume ntal, Piano. The Storm
..............by Miss Minnie Hays.
8. Recitation. How Old RubenStein
Played the Piano" ......... Il. L. Cox
The entertainment concluded by the
sin4ing Of Closing Ode OF the lodge, Good
Night" by the audience.
One of the pleasant features Of the
evening was the work of a committee OF
ladies. headed by Mrs. Steubing. who
pinned uUOn the lapel of each gentleman
coat. nice little bouquet of flowers, as
they passed out of the lodge room.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Beethoven Entertainment.

The Beethoven Mannerchor, I'M
der direction of Prof. Carl Beck,
will give a grand concert at Muth's
pavilion on Sunday, April Is, in
which the Professors new selected
grand orchestra will take part. An
excellent program is prepared for
the occasion, and tits expected that
the entertainment will be finan-
cial and musical success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
You Will Think So Too.

T.. P. Peck & Co., think there is
economy in buying a first class
refrigerator, and have secured the
agency for west Texas, for the
Peerless, the best in the world, II
you will call at 224 and 226 Com
merce street and take look at the
Peerless, you will think so too.
3 81 At.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Just Think of It,

Fine building lots, 5Ox150 feet,
close to street car line, only eight
blocks from the LIGHT office, for
$500 to $500, when lots adjoining
are selling at $500 to $1,000. See
Jack Daugherty about it, quick,
because these prices will prevail
only short time. 3 81 Al
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
IN RAILWAY CIRCLES.
Items Picked Up at the Depots, Of
fees and Along the Lines.

Many eXcursioDists are reported
sojOurning in the City of Mexico.
C. W. Rein, traffic manager OF
the Southern Pacific, was in San
Antonio yesterday.
H. w. Hammond, travelling
freight agent Of the Iron Mountain,
was in Austin yesterday.
Superintendent d. 7. Forbes, OF
the Southern Pacific, returned from
a trip over the San Antonio di-
vision yesterday.
William Carpenter, chief clerk
for Superintendent McQueenoy OF
the Southern Pacific, is III and un-
able to attend to duties.
Jack BOllOns, the popular pas
seDger conductor on the Southern
Pacific, became a member OF the
San Antonio Cycling club last
night.
d. X. Colburn, Of the building
and bridge department OF the
Souther Pacific passed through
here from the west yesterday en-
route to Houston.
Captain James Beaumont, gen.
eral live stock agent OF the South
ern Pacific, arrived here from Vic.
tOria this morning. Heis quarter
ed at the Mahhcke.
The Little Rock and Hot Springs
road, the Cotton Belt and the Iron
Mountain are suffering from the
severe wasbOut caused by heavy
rains in Arkansas.
F. II. Bednark, the well-knOwn
operator on the Southern Pacific,
will leave for Brennan next Satur-
day to spend Easter. He will be
gone about ten days.
A. X. Frye, dispatcher on the
Houston division OF the Southern
Pacific, is receiving congratulations
over the arrival OF a fine boy
Mother and child are we'll.
A rumor that the Vanderbilts
and Standard Oil interests have
joined forces to invade the Gould
territory in the west and south
west is denied by Chauncey NJ
>Depew.
Mrs. G. w. BuCkner, wife OF the
wfll-knOwn conductor on the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass, left fOl
Scranton, Miss, this morning, &C.
companied by her children, to visit
friends and relatives.
The people of Atascosa county
want the railroad built from Sar
Antonio to Brownsville via Pleas.
anton, and promise that they will
do their part Of it. They feel conf
dent OF ultimate success.
Hank Small left for FL Paso yes
terday and will return Saturday
Work is progressing SATISFACTORY,
i'll the construction Of the new rail
road bridge over the Rio Grande
The stone work will be complete,
next week.
A Raymond-WhitcOmb excur
sion, consisting of seven coaches
arrived here from the east via tn
Southern Pacific this morning. Tn
excursionists are spending the aa,
here and will leave for the west to
night at - o'clock.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texa
has arranged for direct connection
with the northern Katy. A trail
will leave Austin via Elgin at l Il
p. m. daily over the Houston an
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Notice to the Public.

No person has authority to contract
bills, borrow money, or give orders on the
paper, payable in advertising. or other
wise, without the written consent OF the
management. Our employees are paid
their wages every Saturday night, ardwe
have uorhin" whatever to do with their
personal obligations.
r. Il. JOTNsON. Manager,
San Antonio LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
A Snecial Matinee.

VIII be given on Tuesday next
March 9th at the grand opening
of Harms, Solinsky & CO., the
Globe ClOthiers on Alamo plaza.
Everybody come and hear the
music and besides get one Of those
special souvenirs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
ALL COMPETITORS SURRENDER

The Great Peerless Refrigerator
is given up by all competitors to
be the best in the world, still we
sell them as cheap as other dealers
do an inferior article. Call and see
them, and you will at once throw
your old "sweat box" away.
32I4t l.. p. PECK & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
A New Firm.

The Hooper, Mayer company
have sold their stock of wines,
liquors and cigars to Messrs
Schrader Bros, formally of Cald-
well, Tex, who will continue the
business at the old stand on Alamo
plaza.
We welcome the new firm to our
midst and wish them good luck.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
PosToFFIcE DOTS.

Ex-Assistant Postmaster Ogden John
sou Is still In the Office assisting Post
master George.
Deputy Collector OF Customs L. II.
COley is out Of the city on business this
week.
Captain r. C. Ware is ont Of town, and
will not return before Saturday.
United States District Attorney Culber-
son has moved Lis large library into his
new ofiica.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Welded in Illinois.

Last night at 8 o'clock, at the
residence of the brides parents,
Sol Wright street, Champaign,
Ill, Prof. G. w. Temple, OF this
city, and Miss Martha Rice, We're
united in marriage. After a short
bridal tour, Prof. and Mrs. Temple
will arrive in San Antonio to re.
side in the future.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
The Coming Maifest.

A meeting OF the general committee
composed of members Of the four COun-
ellis OF the Order If Chosen Friends of this
city, was held at Shafer & Braden'S hall
last night, and arrangements for the
MaifeSt 10 be held at Muth'S garden, May
End, we're completed. The program will
be completed Saturday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Notice,

Annual stockholders meeting OF
Merchants and Mechanics Build
ing and Loan association will be
held at its office, Tuesday the 9th
inst. at 4:30 p. IN.
3 % st w. j. WATSON, Secty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
Recorders Court.

The recorder dealt with tho fol-
lowing cases in Police court this
morning.
Rufus Burke, striking S..
Pedro Saseen, peddling without
q license, dismissed.
Henry Smith, fighting, dis
missed.
Lizzie Jefferson, drunk and dis
orderly, 81.
Harriet Grow, striking, dis
missed.
Blanch Lee, insulting and abus-
Ing, dismissed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
NEARLY LOST HIS LIFE
By Keglectjng Catarh.
The Sep'em or Partition Bone AID
Eaten Out OF his Nose.

The well known Mr.. Sam Harris, In
the employee of the relia bic ] H Tslnan,
painter and paperhanger, 2I6 E. Hous.
ton Street. Mr. Harris says:
Il have had Catarrh for years, kept
running down until l was unable to
work | had constant pain in my forehead
aud face, sick at my stomach no Ape
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
GULF SHORE RAILROAD.

Do you want it? II you do come
to O'Conner & Co., No. sc Houston
street and buy your furniture and
save enough to enable you to make
subscription to the road. 3 20 st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
SHOE SALE!

The talk Of the town, In 9orfC
fants Shoes, So0oo'
Misses shoes patent tip QhctS
regular $50 quality, ooo'o'
Ladies adj Oxford Ties patent 60CtS.
Ladies' Russia Goat Ok O. 0h
ford ties $3.50 quality Vi'oo'
1,d,o. Tan Oxford t,s. Scots.
Ziegler Bros, Philadelphia 90 AZ
Oxford tie, $3.50 quality pS'1 o'
Mems Embroidered Plush 7Hntc
Slippers worth $3.50 at 'oVUo'
Mems Lace or Congress q Ok
Shoes V3~S'
Friday and Saturday
3 % st WOLFF & MARX.
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MEN oHoY.
he MONDAY AIR cHURN

Makes the finest grade OF butter in
from three quarters to two minutes time.
You ought to have one. Office, corner
Water and North streets. 2 % 3m
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ADVERTISING SOLICITOR.

SIMON VEITH is an authorized solicitor
for subscription and advertising for the
LIGHT. Our patrons will please put all
"prOm'ses" or understandings" 10 writ
ing, in order that there may be no mis-
understandings" when the bill Is pre-
sented. T Il. JOHNSON, Mgr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
HOSE HOSE ! HOSE !

At Alamo Iron Works. City office,
Houston and st. Mary SITS. 3 l9 lat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
ONE ENJOYS

A~~ sSA~1 ~ - ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habituI
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tn
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
to all and have made it tho most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. eAL.
LOUISVILLE, ET- AEW YoRI, ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Pair Highest Medal and Diploma
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tite, the septem or Partition bone in my nose
was ali loose and eaten out. l consulted the
Montague treasment, They removed piece
Of dead bone inches long and found the en-:
tire cavity full of ulcers. ] have gained 10
los. in one month under their treatment, ana
feel like different person; no more pain and
all the bad symptoms have disappeared. j
Would not take $500 90 for the benefit have
received. If you are afflicted and will cell
SAM HARRIS.
The Montague Treatment will move thelF
office about March Is TO Alamo Plaza, over
the New Globe Clothing Store.
Remember Catarrh neglected goes to
the Lungs.
The Montague Treatment is permanently
located in San Antonio at 226 LOsoyo street.
Examination and Consultation is free. We
treat Nose, Throat and Lungs. CATARRH
CURED. Nervous diseases in young men
cured. al chronic diseases treated PA
TIENTS TREATED BY MAIL. Write for
symptom Blank and Illustrated Circular. No
matter how often you have failed. Come
and see us. Office hours 10 a. IN. to 4:3O p. m.
Sunday 2 to 4 p. IN. Address
Drs. Montague & Williams.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-22
FOR THE BOYS.

Everyone q bargain - Consult
your pocketbOok.
3 % 3t WOLFF & MARX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-18
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE LIv-
ING BEYOND THE HARLEM
RAPID TRANSIT FACILITIES observation-disclosures

RAPID TRANSIT FACILITIES NEEDED WEDDINGS
CHURCH AND SOCIAL NOTES
The Board OF Street Opening has made salts
factory end to the long continued dispute to
what should be done with the Mott Haven Canal
Pestiferous odors from this unsavory bit of muddy
water have long afflicted the inhabitants of Mott
Haven. One-hundred- nd thirty ghth-st.. which
Will some day be important thoroughfare west
OF Thrd-ave., It now is east OF that avenue
could not be properly improved without doing away
with the offensive canal The vote in the Board Of
Street Opening was unanimous and no opposition
to the closing of the canal has been made except
by those who have yards for the storage Of lum-
Der and other articles along the sides OF the canal
owners Of property along the canal may endeavor
to interfere with its closing but the Objectionable
waterway will probably soon to exist. and
a street will occupy place on the map now repre-
sentlng Mott Haven Canal
The city authorities have fastened to commit the
city the prompt building of the bridge
the Harlem which Is to connect inaccessible
part of Harlem with thinly inhabited section OF
the y-third Ward. Though the bridge may
at time be useful in relieving the Third-ave
bridge from the heavy traffic which Is expected
when the new bridge is open immediate neces-
sity for adopting detailed plans and expanding
money seems to exist. The land for the approaches
could now. II an assessment were honestly made,
be secured at low figure. and that part of the
work might perhaps be carried on with benefit TO
the city, but the work OF construction might adj
vantageously be delayed for several years at least
The activity Of the Board OF Trade Of the Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth Wards has been usefuly
exerted In favor of many improvements. and many
OF the leading members urged the adoption Of ade-
quate plans Of rapid transit for the northern wards.
The problem OF supplying good system of rapid
transit for the northern territory Is made more
difficult by its peculiar shape large part OF
the territory lies far the east OF the north and
south lines on which the rapid transit route
through Manhattan Island must be laid The in
habitants OF Port Morris and other outlying Sec
lions OF the city will receive little benefit from the
projected lines The route through Kingsoridge
will fully supply the needs OF that part Of the city
between Spuyten Duyvil Creek and Yonkers and
the section between the New-York and Northern
and the Harlem River Railroad would be bene-
ated BY Q line near Jerome-ave. Another line .