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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19

such skates are OCCdsiohoiy hhouO
to order at a very high price. There
is a warning to be given on the use
of the long. reach skates. Since the
professional skaters took to using
them every boy wants to do so also.
These skates are very awkward to
use, and the skater Is liable to get
his feet tangled up In them and
meet with a bad fall before the
knack OF working them is caught,
for while the foot will instructive
ly clear it's own length, 1T will not
clear the extra or ) inches.
For some time there has been
steady progress in the matter OF
height OF the foot above the blade
When the American CLUB skate
was introduced the foot sat right
d own upon the blade. Soon it was
seen that long-legged man fully
master of his skates had the ad-
vantages OF an additional length
of stroke. The first improvement
on this line was the Canadian rae
ing skate, which ran the three
footholds Of the heel, center OF the
foot and toe up 3 inches so that the
skater stood inches higher than
usual on his skates, and had a
reach just so much longer. The
toe support was inclined forward
to the extreme end Of the skate,
which was about inches in front
Of the foot. John McCulloch, who
holds the Canadian amateur cham
pionship used this skate, and II he
should conclude to come to Winnie
peg this year a match between him
and Joe Donoghue would be worth
seeing, for they have both handily
disposed Of the same Canadian
skaters.
The Russians have taken up a
still longer and higher skate, and,
the Norwegians have closely fol-
lowed 1t, the skate Of Harold. Ha-
gen, the Norwegian champion who
visited this country last year, and
whom Joe Donoghue did not APP
pear to be very DESTROYS OF meeting,
will do for an example. 1t is a
perfectly flat blade, about 20 inches
long. Almost in the center of this,
on a very firm heel and center foot
rest, and on a light, somewhat
superficial, toe rest, the foot is held
a good 4 inches or more from the
ice. The shoes are fastened to the
skates so that they can not
possibly work lose, and
are made with very stout sides
and lace up very high on the ankle,
but not so high as to cramp the
calf. The Friesland skate is the
only one which still runs to the
low fCothold while increasing it's
length.
Such inventions as these long
skates, with high footholds are
nearly always run into the ground
and therefore, it Is not very sur.
prising to find that skate has
been made which virtually places
the skater on stills. The skate
blades are of the usual type, but
from about the heel point and the
extreme toe point two steel sup
ports run up terminating in stills,
on which at about 20 inches from
the blade there is fixed foot
hold The steel silt runs on
the outer side of the leg up to the
knee, and is secured to the leg by
straps. 1t is claimed by the in
VentOr and intrOducer that with
the additional reach given by these
skates it will be possible to lower
the present skating record at least
onr-half. This claim, of course,
must be taken with a grain Of salt
of no incOnSidrrable size. They
will certainly be terrible to take a
fall on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19
WARNING.

The public is notified to pay no monieI
any persons on account Of the LIGHT
except to our authorized collectors a.
eubllshed In the paper, unless they hold .
written receipt, or endorsed bill from the
Qnders gned. L. b. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19
DR.. Miles NerVine
Cures.

DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on a positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell it at 81, bottles for IS, or
it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price
by the Or. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
For Sale By All Druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19
Chronic Nervousness
Could Not Sleep, Nervous
Headaches.

Gentlemen:-I have been taking
your Restorative Nervine for the past
three months and | cannot say
enough in its praise. 1t has
Saved fly Life,
for had almost given up hope Of
ever being well again. l was a
chronic sufferer from nervousness and
could not sleep. l was also troubled
with nervous headache, and had tried
doctors in vain, until l used your
Nervine. MRS. NJ. WOOD, Ringwood Ill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19

Tn" OfiCial List of Prizes will be sent on ap-
plicstOn to Local Dealers, after every Draw
ing in any quantity, by Express, Free of Cost
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19

p. p. P. purifies the blood, builds up
the weak and debilitaGed, giye3
strength to weakened nerves, expels
giving the patient health and
happiness where sickness, gloomy
feelings and lassitude first prevailed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19

Ladies' whose systems arc poisoned
and whose blood is in an impure condi-
tion, due to menstrual Irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited by the won
critics of P. P. P. -Prickiy Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19
PORT TAMPA CITY,
FLORIDA.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
BEWARE

As every State in the United States prohibits
by its laws, the drawing OF lottery after jan
uary LIST, 1894,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-19

Of any lottery which claims to be drawn any
where in the United States.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
A v!oLAroR OF THE LAW.

The lexington ard Soldiers Home Rail
way has placed itself, through the letter OF
Weep resident Schoepf ,inopen conflict with
the law. Alter July l. wien the act takes
effect for the removal Of tie overhead
trolley, this company will operate its line
as q transgressor of the statutes. 1t does so
after more than five years Of notice, and
tfter having been repeatedly warned by
Congress TO prepare for the present emerg-
ency.
April 80, 1890. Congress passed an act
which provided taat the lexington Company
should cease the use of the overhead trolley
on July /, 1898. This gave the company
three years to prepare for the Change. but
instead of making the slightest effort to
comply with the law the company waited
until February l3, 1898, ard through the
fntercession of its attorneys in Congress
succeeded in having the law amended so
as to postpone the time TO July !, 1895.
Now after two years more of daHying
and without making any attempt to pre-
pare to comply with the law the company
comes forward with the plea that its
bonded Indebtedness can not be increased
10 raise funds to change its motive power
without the authority of Congress- An
individual would be jailed for such con-
tempt of the law. A citizen who would
thus defiantIy obstruct the streets would
be arrested, prosecuted and punished. This
has been demonstrated many times re-
Gently where the offense was not nearly
so fla grant.
II now remains to be seen if the Com
missioners viii be as vigilant and unre-
lenting in enforcing the law against the
lexington Railway Company. They have
a right to remove the trolley poles as
street Instructions without inconveuiencing
the public, as the company can use horses
to haul its cars. As matter of fact,
the company is undoubtedly expecting
the Commissioners to overlook its offense,
but in Justice TO the entire city and as an
example to other corporations, the law
should be enforced to the letter Pull
down the trolley poles as any other street
obstruction not a necessity would be
disposed Of, and show no favors to either
rich or poor.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
SINCERE APPRECIATIoN

The Times does nothing by halves. This
is not said in boastfal spirit, but because
il is The keynote OF the policy governing
this paper Whether il be in advancing
the cause of those who are in travail in
contravention OF the spirit OF fair play
and of urescut-day civilization, in opposing
the onward march OF rprosperousla ~ break
ers, or in exploiting the good work OF
deserving institutions. IL has endcavored
and viii eEdcavor to do its duty and its
pleasure ina whole nd wholesome manner.
The Times school edition was some cyl
dence OF this policy. II was shown also
IN the smaller bit not less significant matter
of the medals given for excellence in essay
writing by high school pupils These
were not ordinary school medals. II was
not intended that they should be. They
were the most artistic that tie skill OF the
Jevcler could produce. 1t was intended
that they should be worthy OF the institu
ton these young essayists represented
and worthy OF The Times That they
have been so may he readily seen from
letters written to The Times by one OF the
winners, William A Page, who had already
proved hisquality by the judicious business
management Of that excellent publication,
The High School Review Mr.. p age writes:
Pray allow ME TO express 10 the Wash
ington Times my sincere thanks for its
courtesy and generosity in offering to
the graduating class OF the High School
two such magnificent medals as were pre-
sentei eiattheconlmence ercises Thurs
day evening.
THE Times has. indeed, paid Us, as
class, a delicate compliment, which he
comes magnified many times over when
such an earnest and eloquent speaker as
Superintendent Powell puts that compH-
ment into words.
''Tmay saythar firmly believe the medals
awarded Miss McKelden and myself TO
be the finest ever given by any newspaper
in the country for prize essays.'
From the other winners letters Of thanks
have also been received, ana the hundreds
OF compliments paid to the enterprise Of
The Times as a whole in this connection
are gratifying in the extreme.
The Times VIII deserve even better Of
the community in which it is printed if
honest and earnest effort for its welfare
means anything.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
COMING TO THE THEATERS.

At the New National Theater, the only
one open next Week, will be inauguratef the
fifth week of the successful comedy sea
son, With the promised revival OF Dion
Boucicault's famous comedy. Forbidden
Fruit" This comedy was one OF the most
successful efforts from the pen OF this
celebrated playwright and actor. 1t was
originally presented by the comedians X OBJ
son and Crane, and did much to elevate
them to the plane they successfully trav-
ersed together for several years
Forbidden Fruit" does not contain
dull moment, and enjoys the distinction
of having played to the largest receipts
of any comedy presented during the history
OF the comedy season. In the hands OF
the present superior company an unusually
fine performance is predicted. The cast
has been arranged as follows,
Cato Dove, Charles Coote; Sergeant Bus
ter, Alfred Hudson; Captain DeTTinger,
Charles Mackay; Mr.. POdd, Percy Brooke;
Schwallbach, Charles Bowser; Victor Fran
els Gideon; Joseph, Mr. HutsoB; conductor,
G.. F. Clyde; porter, Bertram Foster; Mrs.
Cato Dove, Miss Lillian Lawrence; Mrs.
Sergeant Buster, Mrs. Fannie Addison
Pitt; Mile. Zuld, the human cannon ball,
Miss Mary Sanders; Julia Perkins, Miss
Margaret Dibden.
Forbidden Fruit will form the chief
feature of Mr. Stuart Robson's repertoire
next season, when he will assume his
original role OF Cato Dove.
ION an Island" Will be revived in re-
sponse to numerous requests, and will be
presented by Miss Mary Sanders and
Joseph Wheelock, ir.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
FROM AFFAIR OFF.

From far Wyoming comes to The Times
voice approving of it's project to help
the public schools of washington 1t is
fair voice, for it is a woman's It's owner
has not yet seen the magnificent results
achieved, but it was enough for her that
ewspaperhad publ espirttoundertakesu
task. The lady is Mrs Estelle Reel State
Superintendent of Public Instruction of
that progressive State, and, after conf
press in general:
The press OF the present day sets an
example which could he observed by every
school room in the land. II is that Of
being thorough. Every metropolitan news
paper publishes daily countless items of
news, articles of criticism, editor ials,
essays upon almost every feature and con-
dition of life, stories and poems-most of
them original and born out of the rush
and work of single day. In nthemain these
articles, even down To the briefest news
item, are complete and perfect in compo-
sition, orthography and grammatical con-
struction. There is nothing slpshod about
the newspaper, and it can be taken into
the school room as an illustration of what
may b. accomplished by the genius of thor
oughncss.
And from Arizona Territory come also
words af warm commendation from the pen
OF Mr.. F. j. Netherton. Territorial Super
intendent OF Public Instruction, who Con
graduates the people of Washington, the
queen city OF the world, >" on this enterprise,
and also upon ''the efficiency OF her pub
lie schools, which reflect credit on the
government under which we live"
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
CELESTIAL FIREWORKS.
Chinese Show What They Can Do II
the WnY of PYrOf ec II mics.

Chinese Show What They Can Do In
the Way of Pyrotechnics.
The rain spoiled last night at the base
ball park what promised to bc the most
interesting exhibition of genuine Chinese
fireworks ever seen in Washington.
There was a large attendance in spite
of the certainty of rain, and, although
only a small part OF the programme was
given, the spectators Were delighted with
the wonderful spccialtics provided by Mr..
Tuck Cheong and his corps OF pyrotechnic
artists.
The programme last night was intended
to illustrate in fire scenes and incidents
the celebration OF the birth or a III
minister of the Tang dynastE and they
got as far as showing the great gathering
of people, the distribution OF COINS by
the genius Lin Hal and the presentation
of the baby himself.
All this is done in Illuminated figures
which walk about, first in the air and then
on the ground, and all are originally pro-
jectcd from allarge drum-shaped pyro-
technic reservoir
The story will be told again tonight,
with another giving scenes from high and
NEUROLOGICAL life in the Flowery King
dom One of the chief gems of the fire
works is said to tie what they POLITICALLY
call plum blossoms in full glory" Last
nights tickets VIII be good for tonight.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
Note from a Musical Crank.

Editor Times: Prevailing nuisances, in
justices, and wrongs have been receiving
righteous scoring at your hands and ii is
with great pleasure that l fer one realize
that we have paper here that does not
fear to have decided opinions, regardless OF
whom lis hit"
Does your musical critic ever go to the
opera and hear, more than the music, the
chattering of ladies?
The opera is not here now and it may be
a little late 10 commence kicking" but if
The Times could take up the fight for the
benefit of hundreds of music lovers, who go
to hear music aud not conversations, l, and
know many others, would consider you
were cndeavoring to root out an unnecessary
and extremely annoying, rude, and un-
pleasant evil.
AT any rate, when the opera comes to
Washington we shall look to The Times and
cry Help" aud feel assured we shall get it,
THE CRANK.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
PRIZE DRILL OF THE CADETS
Gonzaga College Soldiers Exhibited
Their Martial Skill.
Contests by Buglers, Drummers, Com
Satolli Witnessed Them.

The annual prize drill OF the GonZaga
College Cadets, on the college parade
grounds last evening, was attended by a
| great crowd of friends of the institute.
| The event wasfone TO which the cadets
had long looked forward, and when the
battalion was formed promptly at 6
| O'Clock the lads under the command OF
Major Carr, gave ONE of the prettiest ex-
hibition drills ever seen on the college
grounds. no.
Following the buglers contest for
silver medal, whfchi was won by Francis
t. Hurley, came tie company contest for
the st. Cecilia prize flag, which was
awarded last year Ito Company a. This
company, under the command of Capt
Charles II. Duffy, was expected to again
come out victorious, but Company B,
| under the command of Capt. j. Vincent
Coughlin, much to the surprise of many,
gave the better drill and marched proudly
away with tie stars and stripes
The drummers' contest was next and
Charles Cudmore was awarded the silver
medal. The individual drill for "a gold
medal which followed was by far the most
interesting number on the programme
TWO full companies entered, and one by one
the boys fell out, until but four remained
in line. Here the excitement became in
tense, but IT required only few minutes
to find OUT that Thomas H. Crook was
the best drilled cadet in the college.
Those who judged the contests were
Lieut.. Charles j Harlow and Sergts
Thomas +. McAnnaley and William f. Cal
laher, of the Emmett Guard.
The award of prizes was made amid
great applause by Rev c. Gillespie, presi-
dent OF the college, and Mr. Rosa F.
Downing delivered brief but interesting
address on Physical Advantages OF
Drill
Among the invited guests who occupied
the platform with the faculty Were: Arch
Lockbaehler, Col Maurice Kirby and Gen.
James G. Brady
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
JOHNNY COMES HOME TO-DAY.

To-day the District Guard Will strike
tents at Fort Washington and end their
brief hut satisfactory career as camp sol
diers. For another year at least they VIII
have no more guard mounts, woodland
drills or other duties incident to camp
life, and the routine OF the mess table,
where all is food that comes oil the wing
or otherwise, VIII be supplanted by the
more satisfactory diet of well-fed civil
ians
They have been soldiers in all but the
reality of SHOT and shell, and it is to be
hoped that none Of them viii ever be
called upon 10 undergo the fatigue, priva
tion and danger that belong to actual war
fare.
The United States must always depend
upon for a safeguard against
foreign invasion. A republic that relies
upon a standing army to maintain its integ-
rity cannot long exist and would soon drift
into monarchical tendencies. For that rea-
son this country should frown down efforts
to increase our regular army, and encourage
every Iaudable attempt 10 promote the eff
cheney of our National Guard
Congress has been niggardly in dealing
with the District Guard compared to the
treatment OF the National Guard, of which
it is a part, receives in most of the States
Each legislature makes an appropriation
TO maintain its military organization in ad
ditisn to the amount from the Government,
while the District Guard must depend
upon the annual stipend Of Congress which
amounts to only about S3 per man. Con
sidering the discipline, efficiency and ex
cellent standing of our citizen soldiery
il is almost wonder that such an organ
ization could have been maintained witt
so little encouragement. But it should
be remembered that this is the head
quarters of national military life, and oul
citizens are naturally imbued with mar
tial spirit
Its present excellence should not prevent
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
Money to Burn.

"Why my brotherJim. Don'tyouremem
Der him?"
"Oh yes, I remember him and a meaner
cuss 1 never knew" replied the host,
grimly.
''Jim's dead now don't be too hard on
him. Hehadgood strea aksandhe wasawful
lucky in some ways
"Oh, he wasi"
why. just five minutes before he died
man came in and paid him SO he owed
him He died holding the. bill tight in his
hand"
All" responded the host, handing back
the receipted bill, then he had money to
burnt"
The brother departed pondering on the
landlords meaning and the far-off look
in his eye when he made that last remark
Social Circle of Anecdote.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
INACTIVITY, MASTERLY OR
OTHERWISE.

w lsSA-H
As an artful dodger the National League
of Republican Clubs is a bowling success.
At Cleveland it marched up the silver hill
and then marched down again II is
sued an address to the people, which is
glorification Of the past Of the Republi-
can party, ignores the present, and per
mits the future TO take care of itself
Speeches galore were made by everybody
about everything, from free silver to free
elections, and from woman suffrage to
the tariff; and after the delegates had
wrestlcd with every living political issue,
they quietly adopted nondescript resolu-
ton to The effect that they have no right
TO make platforms, and refer everything to
the national convention OF 1886.
For so potential body as the League
this looks OF the surface like a very trifling
performance. At the first blush one is
inclia-d TO regard it as more than sin
gUlar that a convention OF men selected
10y the masses of Republican voters in all
parts OF tie country should hesitate TO
make a declaration OF the sentiments
that govern their constituencies. But
little reflection will show that this pro-
oeediag is in reality a shrewd tactical
move calculated TO save the party from
any embarrassing admissions or denials
for year al least, ard allowing the va
rious elements in The party TO hope for the
best
OF course this mastery inactivity was
the result of the convention being between
the devil and the deep blue sea, the Satanic
majesty in this instance being represented
by the Western silver men and the salt
water by the Southern delegates who
most positively objected TO any declara-
ton on silver. Yet another factor was the
admitted dsssensions among Southern Dem
ocrats rc.h.~g the silver question and
the hope oft 'publicansthat, remaining
widen .z. year to such an extent
as to give the Republicans a chance TO
carry one or more OF the Southern States
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
SOMETHING NEW FOR THE POOR

movement is on foot to open up a
tract of land in the vicinity Of Washington
for the purpose OF caring for cert tain classes
of the poor. Itis proposed to build cottage
on small parcels of laud and employ their
occupants in raising vegetables in the
summer for the markets, and in the winter
Ia bring them together in a central factory,
where they may be employed in making
brnoms aud other products of unskilled
labor.
The project is purely philanthropic, and
is Ia he conducted entirely for benevolent
purposes The proceeds of the farm aud its
factory will be given TO the poor, and great
care will be taken that none OF the criminal
classes are allowed TO enjoy its benefits.
Further particulars of the enterprise
viii be given by The Times as soon as de-
velupments will warrant
The Washington times., 1895-06-22
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings VIII Not BE En-
joyed Unless 1t Goes Along.
The summer tide of pleasure and
leaIth- ekers has set in toward
mountains, springs and seashOre.
No plans for the seasons outing viii
be complete unless The Times is In
Guided among the necessaries.
Men and women may go from town
TO leave care behind, but those who
would keep their finger on the pub
lie pulse, or he abreast of the worlds
happenings, OF, indeed, who need a
golden link between themselves and
the whfrIigig OF time-these must
have The Times sent daily 10 their
sylvan or seaside retreat.
The Washington times., 1895-06-22

There seems to be no appreciable abate
mert of the lawlessness across the river
on account of the possible prosecution of
the lawbreakers by Gov. O'Ferrall In
fact, it almost seems as if the gamblers
and thieves felt secure in their positions
and as if they Were assured of an exemption
VIII be changed should vigorous efforts be
made to bring the offenders to justice.
The violations are open, flagrant, and dam
gerous to the welfare of the public.
WhetheTthey viii be stopped ornotis stillan
open question, the solution Of which lies
in the hands OF the Virginia authorities.