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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-17
POOR MARKSMANsHIP.
Firing in Both Army and Navy
Less Accurate Than Formerly.

From Casters Magazine.
The training of naval artillerists
has, in recent years, been given a
good deal of attention, and no end
OF powder and shot has been ex-
pended in target practice designed
to serve a more telling purpose in
actual warfare, should the occasion
present itself. 1t would seem,
therefore, that the floating equip
ments of naval powers Of today
ought to give good accounts of
themselves in point of marksman-
ship if called into action, though
it would be presumptuous to I'M
dertake to foreshadow possible re-
suits. If, on the other hand, past
experience counts for anything,
there would seem to have been a
notable decline in accuracy in nav
al architecture and naval arma-
ment. 1t was estimated some
years ago, from data furnished by
target practice at sea, that a heavy
gun must be discharged fifty times
TO make one effective hit. The old
smooth. bores were credited with
killing man by the discharge of
the guns weight in shot; in other
words, three tons Of 32.pounder
shot were required for the purpose.
Actual service test with modern
high-power guns, however-guns
weighing twelve tons-has, with
in the past ten or twelve years,
shown that it took about sixteen
tons of projectiles to accomplish
the same thing. 1t is interesting
to note from what statistics are
available, that the introduction of
rifled muskets into the armies has
had a somewhat similar result.
The old.time muskets, it is said,
killed man by firing at him his
own weight in lead bullets, but
the modern rifle in the hands of
the average soldier, so it las
been figured out, does not effect a
fatality until it has discharged
twice the mans weight in lead.
Both here, as well as in naval
shooting, therefore, there has been
shown to be an important demand
for greater skill and care. Weather
this has been met in any measure,
future hostilities only will till.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-17
DR.. HATHAWAY Il Co.

1921 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas.
Office HOUSE, to.l2; 2 to and tog. Su
dsys-l0 TO ! only.
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-"I would rather trust that
medicine than any doctor | know
Of" says Mrs. Hattie Mason, Of
Chiffon, Carter Co., Mo-, in speak
ing Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhma Remedy. For sale
by F. Kalteyer d Son, Chas. Camp
bell and James Clavin, druggists,
San Antonio, Tex. w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-17
Artistic Tailoring .

Our fall and winter stock of
woolens for suitings and trouser-
ings are now complete.
Our cutting department, presided
over by Prof. d. HI. Morlarty, is it.
self guarantee OF perfect fit.
Prices moderate. J. LOBERT,
lO4 w. Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-17
A SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Piles are known by moisture
like perSpiratiOn, causing intense itching
when warm. This form as we'll as Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding, yield at once to
DR.. Bosankos Pile Remedy, which acts
directly on parts effected, absorbs tumors
allays itching and effects a permanent
cure. 50 cts. Druggists or mail. Circu-
lars free. DR.. BOsSnKo, Philadelphia, Pa,
Sold by E. ReusS, City Drugstore, No. los
Commerce st. d&w lY
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RECOMMENDS 1T.
SAN ANTONIO. Oct. 9TH. Is

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 4th, 1894.
Geo. Dullnig, Esq,
Dear Sir: For several months
have kept your mineral water
for sale in my establishment an d
have found that my patrons es-
TEEN it more highly than any
other mineral water.
10 II 2t /. J. FURTHER.
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WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most
perfect remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-17
ONE Pill FOR a DOSE,
Married.

A Young couple walking down Com
merce street seemed very much interest
ed, when they stopped next to the 5. A.
National tank. Looking into the show
window OF Fl. Schultze, Jr., she says:
George, If you buy that nice Gasoline
Range and Quincy Refrigerator, will
consent TO be married at once" He
bought them next mOrning-twO more
hearts made happy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
GEN. BARRIos.

president of that republic in 1890, had
a dispute with the congress concerning
the sending of delegates to San Jose,
and he proclaimed himself dictator last
year. He is also accused of longing
to make himself head of the new state.
At the time DR.. Roberto Sacaza UNI
dertook to govern Nicaragua a few
years ago he was known to be very
favorable to the scheme of consolida-
ton of Central American states. When
his authority was practically taken
away, several weeks since, the dele
gates from that little republic to the
convention at San Jose were not
chosen. Now, however, comes word
that the new congress of Nicaragua is
pledged to ratify the constitution I'M
der the provisions of which these re-
publics will amalgamate. This fact
will have decided influence upon the
fortunes of Gen. Carlos Ezeta, San Sal
vador's president. He had never come
out in favor of the fedcrative measure,
but his partisans say that should it be
passed he must be made ruler of the
Central American countries. Thus
there are already candidates for the
still uncreated presidency and their
clashing arms are alleged to be the
only distractions in the way of the
new constitution.
The latter is about what might be
expected from Central American
statesmen. 1t provides for the newt
able president with term of four
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
DIR. BoNILLA.

years. Senior d. Salinas, well known
as the vice president of the Nicaraguan
senate, advocated a six year term for
the chief magistrate and ineligibility
to reelection, and this proviso may be
embodied into the instrument. There
is to be senate composed of four
members from each of the high con-
tracing states, with a term of six
years each. The popular branch of
congress is to be chosen by universal
suffrage. The judicial power will be
created about as we have it in our own
country.
OF course when the delegates get to-
gether this winter there may be vari-
pus changes before the constitution as
revised goes to the Legislative bodies
of the respective republics for ratifica-
ton. 1t will have to run the gauntlet
of opposition, and when it has at last
become the organic law elections
must be held under it.
Meanwhile preparations for the as
sembling of the delegates are actively
making. Sig. ]. Leiba, who is the
most influential Costa Rican that ever
represented his country in Salvador, has
already formally extended an invita-
ton to President Duran, of the San
Salvadoran chamber of deputies, to
visit the Guatemalan capital. In the
latter place Vice President L. NJ.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18

continue for some weeks, the new Con-
federate Republic of Central America,
comprising the five Independent states
of this revolution-raczcd region, is ex-
pected to assume something like con-
stitutional shape.
1t was partly on this account that
Gen. j, NJ. Reyna Barrios, president of
Guatemala, not long ago proclaimed
himself dictator of his native land, dis
missed the congress then in session and
ordered a new election Immediately.
His ambition is declared to be the
chief magistracy of the new nation, an
ambition which Dr. Bonilla, elected
provisional president of Honduras last
year, has done his best to thwart and
to which the new Honduran leader,
Gen. Vasquez, has never been friendly.
Poncano Leiva was accused of in
triguing, during his official career as
president of Honduras, with the same
end in view. After his deposition he
led the federal movement, as it is
styled in Central America. Costa RIGA
has long been in favor of confedera-
ton. Jose Joaquin RODRIGUEZ, elected
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18

Flores has been formally receiving
such OF the foreign representatives as
have been arriving, Secretary dc
Leon, head Of the Guhtemalan depart
Inent OF state, has never looked enthu-
siastically upon the constitutional con.
vention's labors lie does not like the
merging of so many nationnlities into
one. The representative of Honduras
In Guatemala, Alessandra Rodezno,
was specially charged to convert
the secretary OF state to the con-
federate side What success he has
met with the coming sessions will
show. The Costa Ricans, notably Sec
rotary NJ. V. Jimenez, of the depart
ment of justice, Gen. lglesias, of the
war department, and DR.. Valverde, of
the treasury have all along supported
confederationists Opposed to them
were A, Zuniga, DR., Bemdana and Gen.
G. II. Alvarado, who, during Ieiva's
term rs president of Honduras, were
an influential trio, but who now have
not the same influence Bishop Il. F..
| NOlNA liup lubNlJ NOiiiN Ouo III i"'SA Va ~
strong central government for the five
republics, and the strength of the
Roman Catholic church in these coun-
tries would thus seem to be in line
with the plan.
The stately capitol buildings at San
Jose and at Guatemala will thus be-
come the theater of most complicated
intrigues before many weeks. If Bar
rios should feel that the Ezetas are
outwitting him in the congress (which
by the way numbers some forty mem
bers with deliberative authority only
his only way to balll their schemes
will be by uncompromisingly opposing
confederation. But his own power is
now trembling in the balance, and
such Guatemalan leaders as Presi
dent Salazar of the supreme court
and Gen. Mendizabal have come
out in direct antagonism to the presi
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
yHE COAL TRADE.

DURING the last year l70,OOO,o 600 tons
OF coal were mined in Westmoreland
county, Pa.
SHIPMENTS of PocahontsS coal at
Lamberts Point during 1898 to Novem-
Der |, were l,5ls,0SO tons.
ONE of the peculiar features OF the
coal trade is the importation Mt San
Francisco of coal from China.
The number of persons employed in
the bituminous mines of tho United
States in 1909 was 2l2,S93, us compared
with EOS, ST2 in 1891. This places the
total of employees in coal mines of the
United States in 1892 at tally OF Sil,-
043.
On the tipplo at Hoytdale mines,
Beaver county, Pa, the coal is dumped
by William Grundy, who is siXty-ono
years of age, He has been on the same
tipplc for twenty-eight years, and dur
ing that time has dumped 2,520,00O
tons of conl.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
WELL UP IN YEARS.

THE oldest person in Indiana is "Aunt
Badly, ",who recently attained her lOlth
birthday. She is an inmate of the Old
Ladies' home at Tcrre IIaute.
THE SEVENTEEN anniversary of their
wedding was recently celebrated by
Rev. Benjamin Stevens and wife of
Hannibal, Mo. His age is 03, and hers
is So.
NUMEROUS descendants make happy
the declining years of Mrs. Rowcna
Harty, of PARROT, Ga. She is So years
old, was married at the age of Il, is
the mother of II children, has 81 grand
children, and 20 grcat-grandchildren.
JUDGE N. p. carp, the SO-year.
old father of the carp boys, cclcbrat-
cd among the toughs of Tombstone's
toughest days, was married in San Ber-
nardino, Cal, few days ago to coy
bride whose years cover a half CEN
turV,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
The HIGHEST AWARD.
Royal Baking Powder Has All the Honor

Royal Baking Powder Has All the hono."
In Strength and Value 90 For oen"
Above It's Nearest Competition.
The Royal Baking Powder has the
enviable record of having received the
highest award for articles of its class
greatest strength, purest Ingredients
most perfectly combined-whcreverex'
hibited in competition with others In
the exhibitions of former years, at the
Centennial, at Paris, Vienna and at inc
various State and Industrial fairs
where it has been exhibited, judges
have invariably awarded the Royal
Baking Powder the highest honors'
AT the recent Worlds Fair the exami-
nations for the baking powder awards
were made by the experts of the chemi-
cal division Of the Agricultural Depart
mcnt at Washington, The official report
of the tests of the baking powders
which was made by this Department for
the specific purpose of ascertaining
which was the best, and which has
been made public, shows the leavenlng
strength Of the Royal to be 100 cubic
inches of carbonic gas per ounce ofpow-
der. OF the cream of tartar baking pow
ders exhibited, the next highest in
strength, thus tested, contained but
1888 cubic inches of leavening gas. The
other powders gave an average of Ill.
The Royal, therefore, was found of2Oper
cent. greater leavening strength than
its nearest competitor, and A per cent
above the average of all the other tests,
It's superiority in other respects how
ever, in the quality of the food it makes
as to fineness, delicacy and wholesome
ness, could not be measured by figures.
1t is these high qualities, known and
appreciated by the women of the coun.
try for so many years, that have caused
the sales of the Royal Baking Powder,
as shown by statistics, to exceed the
sale of all other baking powders COM
bined.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
Getting Rid of Rats.

An Ohio farmer, writing to the Amer
lean Agriculturist, says: On the barn
floor placed thirty-six gallon kettle
filled half full of rye. plank six feet
long led from the floor to the top of the
kettle. The rye was left in the kettle
for about a fortnight, until the rats
had become thoroughly familiar with
the kettle and were making it the head
quarters for their nightly revels with
seeming confidence that no harm was
intended, when, very treacherously one
evening, water was substituted for the
grain, and half-inch of chaff from the
barn floor concealed the water. The
result was that twenty-one drowned
rats were forked out the first morning
and sixty-two within week, and
after that no rats were seen for year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18

dent. Guatemala is the most important
of the countries involved, and what
ever she does can scarcely fail to de-
eide the fate of the federation scheme.
For about twenty-six years this nation
formed part of what was known as the
Confederation of Central America, and
the prosperity of every country which
was included in that union has declined
since its dissolution. Revolutions have
come regularly. Commerce and trade
no longer flourish.
Senior Jose Vargas, of Costa Rica,
WILL it is announced, proceed to Guate-
mala in the interests of federation, and
during the congress is to urge hostility
to the United States of America. This
ardent gentleman was very bitter
against our country during the Gillian
imbroglio. He accuses us of being
selfish and of asserting the Monroe
doctrine from unworthy motives. His
adherents in the Costa Rican chamber
of deputies "a few of whom will go to
San Jose this winter to vote for the
new federal constitution are likewise
enemies of the North American eagle.
Indeed, it is curious that our republic
has manifested very little interest in
the efforts of the five Central Ameri-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
HOUSEHOLD BREviTlEs.

Baked Eggs.-Ireak the eggs into
well-grcased pan; lay small piece OF
butter and pinch of salt and pepper
on each egg; pour over all a tablespoon
full of cream for each egg. Bake five
minutes in quick oven -llouselSeeper.
gingerbread. Two cupfuls of flour,
one cupful of molasses, one-half cupful
of molasses, one-half cupful of sour
milk, one teaspoonful of ginger (yel-
low, one-fourth tcaspoonful of butter,
one teaspoonful of soda. Good House.
keeping.
Cold boiled potatoes sliced and
placed in milk gravy, and boiled till
warm, are very good with any kind of
pork, especially ham and bacon. They
are more delicate if the gravy is thick
ened with corn starch and enriched
with butter. This is a way of saving
potatoes, as the gravy forms much OF
the dish. Rural New Yorker.
Cabbage Salad.-Beat together the
yolbs of three eggs, a heaping teaspoon
full of mustard, one teaspoonful of salt
and two tablespoonfuls of sugar; add
gradually teacupful of vinegar. Cook
till it thickens, then take from the fire
md add half teacupful of sweet
cream When cold mix with finely
shredded cabbage Ohio Farmer,
Back About Pudding, To one cup
full of tapioca, add cupful of cold
water, soak over night. In the morn
ing, add three more cupfuls of water,
set it on the stove and stir constantly;
when transparent, stir in one cupful of
sugar, one cupful of currant jelly, un-
til dissolved; turn into jelly molds. To
be eaten cold with cream and sugar
Home Queen. =
Baked Indian Pudding. -Scald one
quart of rich milk, and pour it over five
tablespoonfuls of corn meal; add to this
one cup of molasses. Pour this into a
pudding dish in which you have melted
piece o. butter the size of large egg.
If whey is liked, add, just after the
pudding begins to COOL a cup OF cold
milk. Bake in moderately hot oven,
A cupful of stoned raisins and some
spices may be added. This pudding
should be served and eaten while hot
Ladies' Home journal.
Oyster Shortcalle. one quart
of flour, three teaspoonfuls baking pow
der, one tablespoonful butter, pinch
of salt with enough sweet milk to
moisten. Mix lightly, roll about an
inch thick and bake quickly on pie tins
or jelly pans. While baking, place a
quart of oysters on to cook with some
of their own juice and n half teacupful
each of water and milk. Rub smoothly
together two large tablespoonfuls OF
butter and one of flour and when the
oysters reach boil stir it in smoothly.
Season to taste with salt and pepper
When it boils up well remove from the
fire, as much cooking hardens and
spoils oysters. When their gills begin
to rutfie they are done. Split the short
cake carefully when done and place
some of the oysters between the layers
and more on the top Put the rest o.
the oyster sauce in gravy dish to re
plenish as needed. Orange Judd Farm
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
VALUABLE FEED TEST.
Experiments Conducted at the Wisconsin
Agricultural Station.

The ninth annual report of the Wis
consin agricultural experiment sta
ton recently issued furnishes the re.
suit of the test of the feeding values of
ground linseed cake, which they desig-
nate as oilmeal and cottonseed meal
Ten good grade Shropshire lambs were
used for the experiment. The test be-
gan on July IS and continued until
September "a, ten weeks. The lambs
were divided into two lots of five each.
The first lot averaged 55l pounds and
the second lot 53l pounds. Both lots
were pastured in the same field.
The first lot were fed a ration con-
sisting of one part oil meal and two
parts corn meal, by weight, and pas
ture.
The second lot were fed ration con-
sisting of one part cottonseed meal and
two parts corn meal, by weight, and pas
ture.
Both lots were fed all they would
eat with relish. While each lot al
ways ate the grain given them, yet
those in the first lot receiving the oil
and meal mixture were more eager in
eating theirs.
The first lot made an average gain of
So pounds during the ten weeks, while
the second lot made On average gain of
20 pounds during the same time. The
first lot ate 432.5 pounds of the oil meal
mixture and the second lot ate 346. 5
pounds of the cottonseed meal mixture
The cost per hundred pounds gain of
the first lot is given at 81 90, and of the
second lot at lbs.
The results of the trial are summar-
lied as follows:
/. For feeding lambs, grain mix
ture of oil meal and corn meal gave
better results than grain mixture Of
cottonseed meal and corn meal
2. The lambs fed the oil meal made a
greater gain than those receiving the
cottonseed mixture. During the ten
weeks trial the lambs fed the oil meal
ration each made weekly gain of 3. 80
pounds, while those getting the cotton
seed ration each made weekly gain OF
| 2.95 pounds.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
THE WEAVING OF COLTS.
There should ne No Hurry About tho
Change In Diet.

Change In Diet.
Wait until colts have become accus-
toned to eating, so that the change
from milk 10 feed alone will be felt as
little as possible The growth and de-
velopment made with the ability TO
eat and digest solid food should al
ways be considered in determining the
age at which a colt should be weaned.
A colt that Is allowed to run with its
dam all the time will soon learn to eat
out of her box, and can be accustomed
to solid food at an earlier age than
were 1t forced to depend upon milk en-
tirely.
II the mares have to depend upon
pasturage alone for their supply OF
food as general rule it will be best
to allow them TO run with their dams
longer than would be necessary if the
better plan of feeding the dams light
ration of some kind of grain is followed.
Oats and wheat bran make one of the
best rations to give the mares that are
sucking colts as we'll as the colts, rs
soon as they have sufficient growth
20 commence eating Plenty of exer'
else, good pasturage, its dam we'll fed
light ration of bran and ground oats
will help very materially in securing
good development of bone and muscle
in growing colt
Ten days or two weeks before wean'
Ing il is nearly always best to com
mence gradually increasing the ration
until they are in what may be con-
sidcred full feed With good pasturage
they will not then feel the change SC
much, and this 10 an important item,
There is no specia, advantage in hurry.
ing the growth, but very important to
maintain steady growth, allowing no
stoppage.
1t is best to separate thoroughly at
the start so that neither can hear the
other, as in this way much useless
fretting will be avoided. The feed Of
the dam should be Of a nature that
will lessen rather than increase the
flow of milk. Dry feed like corn or
timothy hay will do this better than al.
most any other ration. Give the colt
plenty of room for exercise, plenty to
eat and drink and there will usually
be but very little trouble in keeping
the colt making thrifty growth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18

can governments to form united ma
ton.
The drift of opinion is that Gen.
Barrios will be made first president Of
the new republic. One of the Ezetas
would probably be given the second
place. But the trouble is that these
rival leaders are so anxious for power
that one would very unwillingly play
second fiddle to the other. This fact
has given rise to a moderate party,
pledged to repudiate all present lead
ers and elect non-military officials I'M
der the federal constitution when it
has finally been made the law of the
land. In Honduras and in San Saliva
dor, where the people are suffering
from revolutionary adventurers, this
policy finds most favor. But these
states arc both of minor Importance.
1t is just forty years since both went
out of the central federation and in the
line of retributive justice that both are
now clamoring to get back into it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-01-18
A CHEAP FARM BARN.

On the side next the annex or shed are
Arranged harness rooms, feed bins, ETC.,
as may be required. A space is left for
feedway in front of the managers. As
shown in the illustration the room for
hay in the NOW is limited. However,
the corner post can be made higher
than here given, in order to furnish all
the room desired. This barn can be
put up for $3.50 or S40O.-Orange Judd
Farmer.