davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
WHAT CONSTITUTES A LETTER.
Some Points Not Generally known
About Foreign Mails.
To Be CONTINUED

Some Points Not Generally known
About Foreign Mails.
Most people have supposed that any
thing sealed against inspection and de-
livered to the postoffice constituted: in
effect letter." which at the regula-
ton rate of &c postage Ter ounce the
mail service would be obliged to for
ward to it's destination. So far as the
domestic service is concerned, this sup
position may be correct, and would
seem to lie impelled by the wording
of official decisions, which declare that
'all matter sealed or otherwise closed
against inspection is also of the first
class" But with the foreign mail SER
vice. at least, the condition is different.
A provision in the postal treaty speci-
fies that letters Gin their usual and Or
binary FORM are to be forwarded at
given rate. Just what constituted
this usual and ordinary FORM has
not till now been defined and officially
declared, and this is the way in which
the definition was brought out:
A Boston architect offered at the
postoffice in that city a sealed roll lad-
dressed to the Commissioners OF Pa
tents at Ottawa, Canada, on which the
proper amount of postage at letter
rates, had been paid. The clerk in
charge of the window declined to re-
ceive the roll as letter, and on the
matter being referred to him, Post
master Coveney decided that the term
letter is to be construed to mean and
embrace sealed packages consisting Of
an envelope of any size, but fat, as is
the usual letter. The objector did not
think that this ruling and definition
of a letter was correct, and gave his
opinion that letter "was a package
containing personal matter Of no sala-
bic value" The matter being referred
to the authorities at Washington for
decision, the Superintendent of For.
eign Mails in due time forwarded q
decision embodying the joint opinions
Of Canadian and American postal
authorities, to the effect that ''the term
letter, in it's usual and ordinary form,
is to be construed to embrace sealed
packages consisting of an envelope Of
any SIZE but of the usual letter shape,
and it's contents; but that rolls or a
package not inclosed in an envelope,
as the word envelope Is generally
used, cannot be considered to be a
letter in it's usual and ordinary FORM
A sealed package in the form Of q roll
is. therefore not entitled to transmits
sion in the mails exchanged between
the United States and Canada; and
your Office was correct in declining to
receive the sealed roll mentioned"
This would seem to settle the matter
as to what constitutes letter within
the meaning Of the postal treaties.
Paner World
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
SOME sHO RT LAUGHS,
LIEErS bright SIDE As SEEN ny
THE HUMORlST.
A Little Mcrriment II a Good I.ubri.
can't to Make tho wheels OF Life
Run Easily and Snloothly-silean-
1ngs From Exchanges.

a certain chief Of a government
bureau was invited. with others, to
dine at the table of the member Of the
cabinet who was a. the time his SUI
pertor.
During the dinner the bureau chief
who happened to be placed between Il
door and window. and who had said
nothing at all. began to sneeze.
Are you taking cold. Mr.. By" asked
the member of the cabinet.
believe l have that honor and
pleasure, sir" answered the other
bowling very respectfully-Youth's
Companion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
A Possibility of Madness.


gainsay me! For the green silence of
vast South American forest encom-
passes me-the grand and stately 81
lence Of virginia. nature, almost I'M
broken by the ruthless step Of mans
civilization-a haven of perfect calm,
delicately disturbed by the futtering
wings and soft voices of birds, and the
gentle or stormy murmur of the free
born winds OF heaven. Within this
charmed circle Of rest dwell-here
lift up my overburdened heart like a
5brimming chalice and empty 1t on the
ground to the last drop of gall con-
tanned therein. The world shall know
my history.
Dead, and yet living! How can that
be?--you ask. All. my friends! Ii you
seek to be rid OF your dead relations
for q certainty. you should have their
bodies cremated. Otherwise there is
no knowing what may happen! Crema.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11

mains lie mouldering in the funeral
vault of my ancestors. Yet
live! l feel the warm blood coursing
through my Neins-the blood of thirty
summers-the prime Of early manhood
invigorates HE, and makes these eyes
of mine keen and bright-these mus
cles strong as iron-this hand powerful
of grip--this we'll knit form erect and
pround Of bearing. Yes! am
alive, though declared to be dead;
alive in the fuiness of manly force
and even sorrow has left few distin-
gushing marks upon me. save one.
My hair. once ebony black, is white
as wreath of Alpine snow, though it's
clustering curls are thick as ever.
"a constitutional inheritance:'" asks
one physician, observing my frosted
locks.
"A sudden shock?" suggests another,
Exposure to intense heatw hints q
third.
answer none of them. l did so
once. told my story to a man L met
oy chance-one renowned for medical
skill and kindliness. He heard me to
the end in evident incredulity and
alarm, and limited, at the possibility
of madness. Since then I have never
spoken.
But now l write. am far from all
persecution can set down the truth
fearlessly. can dip the pen in nv
own blood if choose, and none shall
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Photographed Out of Focus.

Under the pretext Of a conscientiOus
realism it has become the common
practice Of latter day writers to de-
vote their exclusive attentions. to the
drains and dustbins of humanity. and
then. with supreme effrontery, to
claim credit for the brave. beautiful
and emancipating character Of their
labors. Their accuracy of detail may
be Photographic, but the result ia COM
parable to IL photograph In which one
feature or limb Ia preposterously ont
OF focus. And, as matter OF fact,
1t often happens that this Wanted ac-
curacy fails to satisfy the touchst0ne
Of science.-London World.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
a Hoo,looed Mine.

YES" said the seedy man, II guess
1 am hoodooed. Thank you. That will
buy me one good meal at least. Now.
for instance, l had good thing in a
mine out West"
What part of the !Nest!'
"Oh, just out West. l was East, you
see: when 1 was booming the mine.
named 1t the Oyster. That took pretty
well, till some fool sprung joke
about an oyster being more than 30
per cent water, and the old hoodoo got
its work in on me in the same old
way. Couldn't sell another block Of
the stock to save my fe."-lndlanap-
oils Journal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Alphonso will never again darken.
his fathers door.-Harper's Bazaar.
One Good Quality.

Mrs. Longwed-Everybody says you
have good husband.
Mrs. Bride-Whether he is good or
not there is one thing l will say for
him. He is man can trust. have
known him to be sitting in street
car that was just crowded with stand
ing women, and young and pretty
women, too, and he kept his seat just
as unconcerned as could be. oh, I'm
sure he never thinks of the women at
all.-Boston Transcript
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Recalliux. a Hot Day.

Z "This breaks the record, father"
said Lamech, throwing himself down
under the shade of fig tree. Its
the hottest day this country ever
saw"
.Hot, my son?' exclaimed Methuse-
lab. "Hot?" This isn't anything. I
remember one day 937 years ago, or
was it 93S-"
But Lamech had fed, and the sound
of Noah snoring inside the tent grew
clear and distinct.-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Depended on Circum.tance..

Bass-And of what variety is your
wife, the clingi1g-vine OF the self as
sertive?
CASA little of both. When she
wants new dress or a new bonnet
she generally begins in the clinging-
vine role; If that doesn't bring the
money then she changes to the self
assertive; and-well- invariably
gets the dress or the bonnet.-Boston
Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
At the PenrIy Gate.

St. Peters Assistant say, Peter,
there's a man out here who says he
died seventeen years ago, and he
wants to get In.
st. Peter-Hes very late in coming.
Y Assistant-I should say he was.
st. Peter-Where is he from?
Assistant-He says he died in Phila-
delphia.
st. Peter-Oh, well, let him in; he's
the fifth one from there.-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Goine Too Far.

Meanderlng Mike Gndignantly)-Wot
der yer mean by goin' an Dustin up
de harmony of dis little camp by hit
tin Happy Hours on de head wild a
couplin' pin fer?
Weary Raggles (hotly)-Well, stood
all youse fellers kiddin' me about me
whiskers. but when he said looked
like Svengali, dat wos more dan flesh
an blood cud bear!-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
"Flc on Thee, Fabio!v

painter, was as poor as was rich.
remedied this neglect of fortune for
him in various ways with due fore
thought and delicacy-and gave him
as many commissions as possibly
could without rousing his suspicion, or
his pride. For he possessed
a strong attraction for me-we had
much the same tastes, we shared
better than his confidence and
companionship.
To Be CONTINUED
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11

Wadsworth-Well,w well, we'll! II this
isn't Billy Brown. How arc you. old
man. anyway?
The Late Billy Brown--I am not
Billy Brown any longer. am Dir.
Sippkins. ! have married since we
met last.-Indlanapolls Journal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Too Many Clothes.

The living picture advanced toward
the SURF with falterIng steps and her
breath came thick and fast.
Il wish custom didn't make It noe.
essary TO wear such bathing costume"
she went on. ut reaily Expresses mo
10 wear 30 many clothes"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11

cit was this way: He came up to
me and shook his fist under my nose
and said had to fight"
"And you did?"
'.Of course didn't. Do you suppose
there is man on earth who could get
me to do anything by saying had to
do it? Any man who expects me to
fight has to say please. '''-Washing-
ton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Hereditary Talent.

Bellefield-Young Half-back gets his
athletic tastes very legitimately. He
comes of a very athletic family.
Bloomfield-Is that so!
Bellefield-Yes; his father once held
up train. He had an aunt who did
some shoplifting and an uncle who
was quite noted for jumping board
bills.-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
An InsurmountabIe Obstacle

Mrs. Flatley-No, I'm sure could
never ride q bicycle.
Mr.. Flatley-Nonsense; you could
easy enough II you only really tried.
on straight or not Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11

1t will be gratifying to consumers
to note that the quality of the bak-
ing powder most generally in use in
their kitchens. the Royal, is confirmed
Ivy tie highest Official authorities as
altogether the best Of any in the mar
Eet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
A Dilemma.

The Caller--Tm all mixed up as to
what to do. t
Hostess about2
Caller--I've got to get tea and but.
ter dish, and I don't know whether to
get the tea whore they give away but.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
ter dishes or the butter dish where
they give away ten. Ira veller's Rec
A Perfect Trea.qre.

A Perfect TreasGre.
Toni have seen the girl want to
marry. stood behind her ut the win
dow this morning and it took her
seven minutes to buy tye-cent ele-
waited railroad ticket
Kitty-Did that make you want to
marry her3A
Tom-Yes; figured she could never
spend my income ~ That rate.-Brook.
Ign Life.
Deen rherc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
CHAPTER I.

Who write this,
am a dead man.
Dead legally-dead
,>y absolute proofs
dead and buried!
Ask for me in my
lative city and
they will tell you 1
was one of the vic
tins of the cholera
that ravaged Ma
pies in 1854, and
that nv mortal re-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
A Crusher.

He-What would you think if I
should kiss you?
She-Oh, never think of the i'm
possible.-Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11

Chimmy-Yep, dat's him-de great
pitcher wot's under contrac' ter pitch
fer de Hill-billies at 25 cents er game.
Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
The New Man.

Sketch Of a new woman crossing n
muddy rOad.-Wonder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-07-11
Ham-What struck yer tn most,
Uncle Hiram, ON yer visit ter New
If You Please.

Uncle Hiram (mournfully)-Bunco
steerers, my son.-Judge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
RAILROAD NOTES.

Yardmaster Mulligan, of the
Southern Pacific, has gone to
DEVILS river for a new supply Of
fish yarns.
j. X. Rosson, livestock agent Of
the Katy, returned last night from
a trip south on the Arkansas Pass.
He reports good rains at Kennedy
and Cuero.
Mrs. Innes, wife of Superinten-
dent Innes, Of the Arkansas Pass, is
in Rockport, accompanied by her
daughters.
WIS. Hoskins, whom D.T.Forbes
has succeeded as superinten-
dent of the Victoria division of the
Southern Pacific, will probably
make his home at Victoria.
Mrs. Lynn, wife of Fireman
Frank Lynn, of the Southern Pa.
cific, leaves for Harwood, Mo-, over
the International tomorrow morn.
ing on visit to her husbands for.
mer home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
Married and Happv.

The marriage Of Mr.. John Bill
hartz and Miss Emilia Bode was
solemnized at the BRIDES home, on
Buena Vista street, last night, Rev.
Father Ulrich officiating. Many
friends were present to congratu-
late the happy couple. The at.
PENDANTS were Mr.. Frank Grimsin-
ger and Miss Sophie Bode. Mr..
and Mrs. Bilhartz will make their
future home in neatly furnished
cottage on North Medina street.
Mr.. Bilhartz was formerly a popu.
lar brakeman on the international
railroad.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
DIAMOND DOTS.
San Antonio quits.

San Antonio quits.
No more league games.
Manager Ford's expenses were
$1,000.
An exhibition game was played
yesterday.
The West End Browns defeated
La Grange yesterday by ~ to 5.
The league now consists of Dali
las, Fort Worth, Galveston and
Sherman.
Fort Worth defeated Austin YES
terday by II to z, and Galveston
won from Shreveport by z to1.
Third Baseman Fred. Brott is a
graduate from a medical college.
His home is in Dubuque, Ia, where
he will hang out his shingle next
winter.
II San Antonio wants a baseball
club next year, she must start in
earlier. All the other teams were
completed and in practice when
San Antonio had not yet decided
whether to join the league.
Ed. Rivas has returned from
Houston where he played center
field until that team disbanded.
He says Fort Worth has been
drawing the best crowds in the
league He is high in his praises
of the treatment Of Manager Hep
worth towards the players and
says not player left Houston who
did not receive his pay in full.
An impression has prevailed
that the local amateur team can
beat the Missionaries. No better
opportunity could present itself, il
the amateurs want to try their
mettle against the professionals. A
series Of games ought to be ar
ranged between the amateurs and
professionals, the first to be played
Sunday, to decide this question.
1t would no doubt prove interest
ing, probably exciting.
Yesterdays game was dull and
listless, the score being 81 to in
favor Of San Antonio. Three sem
sational plays were made, however,
and by San Antonio. In one in
ming Brott ran from third and
caught a fly ball in left field that
was marvellous. In another inning
Abbott ran into Graney for a fly
hit behind second. Both fell to the
ground, but Graney held the ball.
Van Dresser made a beautiful
double play to Land at first from
left field. The Missionaries put up
a good game yesterday, and had
Sherman made any attemptat ball
playing at all, it would have been
a fine game.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
The Chinese Massacre.

WASHINGTON, August SIT is
stated positively that the Chinese
government has not yet made any
official communication to the
United States assuring reparation
and future protection to American
citizens and property in China. It
is believed among Chinese officials
here that the secret societies Of
Southern China are at the bottom
of the present trouble. The Gen.
trail government at Pekin Is said
to be ready and anxious to keep
these societies in check but there
is difficulty in dealing with them,
owing to their remoteness from the
government. Should 1t be estab-
lished, as reports indicate, that any
official has connived at the upris-
ing they will be dealt with very Sc
yerely.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
Almost a Runaway

A lady was driving spirited
horse toward town last evening, on
West Houston street, and on near.
ing West End car, the horse be-
gan kicking and trying to run
away, and ran into telephone
pole, breaking the buggy shaft. A
number Of men at once seized the
horse and assisted the lady to
alight, and the horse and buggy
were conducted home by one of the
bystanders.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY FoR TIE LIeHr.
Lieutenant Adair, Fifth cavalry,
is on short visit to friends at the
post from Fort Ringgold.
Lieutenant Reed, regimental
quartermaster, Fifth cavalry, is on
an official visit to Kerrville to
select site for a target range for
the use OF the troops Of this post.
Captain Schuyler leaves on
months leave Of absence about the
oath instant.
The new forage cap is beginning
to make its appearance OCCASION
ally and makes its wearer look
more like a bicycle rider than a
soldier.
Private Hayden has been APP
pointed farrier of troop F, Seventh
cavalry, vice Frushell, to take his
discharge.
The Army and Navy Register
says there are forty-five applicants
for the vacant majorship in the
judge advocate generals corps. Ex-
cepting three, who are civilians,
all the applicants are army Of
ficers.
Sergeant Owen Ellis, retired, late
OF company q, Fourteenth infant
ry, died at the post hospital at Fort
Leavenworth, from consumption.
1t is reported that Lieutenant
Lyree r. Rivers, Third cavalry, is
to be appointed adjutant OF his
regiment, vice West, resigned the
adjutsncy.
Lieutenant Almy, Fifth cavalry,
is preparing to leave for the east
where he has been ordered on re-
cruiting service.
The Express quotes an extract
from an article in the North Ameri-
can Review by Major Hall, of the
adjutant generals department, on
the usefulness of the sabre as a
cavalry weapon, and the superior
1ty of the revolver. When 1t is re-.
membered that the major is q pis-
toll crank and q "snap shot," his
attack on the sabre does not carry
as much weight as 1t otherwise
wo uld.
Private Gill, Fourth artillery, is
on trial at Washington barracks
for striking his superior officer,
Lieutenant Berklimer, Third artil-
lery. Gill claims he was "loaded"
and did not know what he was do.
ing. 1t is doubtful If the court will
share his opinion.
Lieutenant Vestal Seventh cavsl--
ry, has been relieved as recruiting
officer at Fort Ringgold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08

The following arrivals were reg
istered at the various hotels this
morning.:
SOUTHERN.
G. w. Haynes, Calvert; l.. M.
Mason, Floresville; B. F. Darling
ton, Dilley; Ed. Corkill, Ell Sordo;
A. Vincent, Vinton, La; J. H.
Burney, Kerrville; J. S. Rogers,
Galveston l.. o. Davidson, Guada-
lajara, Mex; Wade HI. Hampton,
w. G. Williams, Seguin.
MAHNCKE.
H. Seligmann and wife, Seguin;
w. j. Storms, Houston; John
Bruni and family, Laredo; Mrs. E
V. Rendell, Matagorda, Tex.
MAVERICK.
B. H. Wilson, Arkansas Pass; d.
T. Carrick, ]. E. Rescord, Dallas !;
w. G. Hudgins, Smithville; A. w.
Smith, st. Louis; w. A. Kincaid, ,
wife and children, Galveston.
MENGER.
John Mclaughlin, J. E. E. Will
son, New York; Clarence E. Mack,
Cincinnati; w. d. Dunnahos, South
Bend, Ind; J. E. Gague, New
Orleans; P. A. Valley, Houston;
VIM. III. Mclean, ]. j. Sullivan,
Chicago; Otto Giesecke, st. Louis ).
]. B. Pamham, Fort Worth; l.. M.
Davis, Brookfleld, Mo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
Wilson & Prescott,
139 Soledad St. Local Agents.
Complimentary Spread.

Sheriff John p. Campbell will
leave this afternoon on a little trip
of business and pleasure for the
north and western cities, to be alb
sent a few weeks. Yesterday he
invited a number Of his friends to
inspect the condition of the county
Jail prior to his departure. About
1880 last evening small party met
at the Jail and was promptly ad-
mitted by the keeper in charge,
The invited guests were led by the
genial sheriff out into the open
court yard, where their eyes be-
held one Of the finest spreads ever
set out In this city. The bill Of
fare consisted Of broiled fish, fried
chicken, French peas, cold slaugh,
potatoes, salads, several kinds Of
cake, fine wines, French coffee,
etc., which was cooked and served
by Captain Dominick Booker, for
merly chief cook on United States
man-of-war. captain Booker" who
is an intelligent colored man, now
in charge ofSheriff Campbell's com.
missary department., gave the
guests very interesting account
of his expedition in the arctic re.
gions, and relates in a graphic
style what he learned and saw
during his involuntary residence
of eighteen months among the
Esquimaux.
The prisoners in the cells and
run-arounds appeared to be con.
tented and well fed, for they were
chatting and singing 10 merrily at
a party of moonlight pirpickers
Among the guests rres,nI were;
M. G. Harris, Of the N"ws; F.. ii
Everett, for the Exprts; T. Is
johnson, of the LIGHT; Mr. 10.
sepb NORM I'D Judge ThOs
Shields.
The occasion was q most pleasant
one, and the tu'sIs, IN parting
wished Sheriff Camube and his
excellent cook Captain Dominica
continued good health and pros
perity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
ana 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 habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent 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. CAL
LOUISVILLE. ~. Esw YoRx 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
Hice Again Endorsed.

A rousing big meeting Of Buck
Hice supporters was held at Ed.
TESTS hall, on North Flores street,
last night. The Third ward turned
out it's representative citizens and
strongly advocated the election Of
Mr.. Hice as its alderman. Speeches
were made by Messrs. Hice, Geo.
Serkey, j. A. Daugherty, Henry
Steiner and others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-08
Local Weather Forecast

For San Antonio and vicinity for
the thirty.six hours ending at s
p. m, August g: For Thursday,
generally threatening during the
day, rain, probably heavy during
evening; small change in tempera-
ture. For Friday, cloudy, and
showers during the morning, part
ly cloudy during afternoon. JAMES
A. BARRY, Observer.