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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
nresident. which position he SOM

president, which position he sun
holds.
In 1884 he was elected county
treasurer, and has since been re-
elected five times. He is qule.,
unassuming gentleman, courteous
and affable to all. True TO the
trust imposed on him he has serV,
ed Bexar county faithfully anu
well, and has made a record OF
which any official might well ieei
proud. 1t is sincerely to be nopeu
that he will live many years 70
handle the finances of grand OLD
BeXar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
MOFFETT & RAYMOND
2lO soLEDAD STREET.

Evidence that the people appre-
ciate the efforts of energetic bust
ness men, is shown by the popular
itv of this house. The business
was established in 1886 and they
are exclusive wholesale dealers in
produce, grocers supplies, and are
General commission merchants.
They pay special attention to all
orders and do large produce bust
ness. Rest assured that when you
are placing your order it will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
TERRELL & CAMP

Occupy a leading position among
the legal firms of this city.
Hon. J. o. Terrell is thirty-nine
years of age and was born in Kauf-
man county, Texas. He received
his education at Trinity universe
ty, in this state, and began the
practice of law when but twenty
one years of age in his native coun-
ty. Mr.. Terrell represented the
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MAyF1ELD, BALL & BURNEY.

Il
The law firm of Messrs. Maytield,
Rail- & Burney is justly entitled to
he classed among the leading and
successful firms of the San Antonio
bar. The individual members are
live and progressive men.
CHI. MAYFIELD
was born in Karnes county, Texas,
in 1859. Early in life he resolved
to make the law his profession and
in 1881 he was admitted to the bar
before Judge Noonan, our present
congressman. He began practice
here in 1882. For period of five
wears he was partner OF Il. II.
Lane. Mr.. Mayfield ranks among
orr foremost attorneys in ability
and knowledge of the profession he
so ably represents. Quiet, unas-
suming and courteous to one and
all. he numbers his friends through
out this section by the hundreds.
The bar of San Antonio numbers
i'm its midst some of the brightest
men in the state and among these
is Mr.. C. H. Mayfield.
r. L. BALL
is a native of Missouri, and first
saw the light of day in jackson
county, that state, in 1860. He was
educated at the University Of Kan
sas. Mr.. Ball began the practice
of his profession at Galveston,
Texas, in 1882, with Frank Nj
Spencer, and then moved to Colo
RADIO, Texas, in 1884, where he
formed a partnership with L. III
Burney. He was president OF the
Colorado National Bank for SIN
wears, and only resigned that po'
sition after he moved to San Anto'
Mo. He is a young man, thorough
ly welded to his profession, and
has achieved eminent success
While residents of Colorado
Messrs. Ball & Burney had the
best practice on the Texas and Pa
cific and railroad.
1. II. BURNEY
is a native Texan, having been
born in Kerr county, this state, III
1859. He received liberal educa
ton, taking the degree OF A: b. at
the Southwestern University, al
Georgetown. He began the study
of law at the Vanderbilt Universe
ty, at Nashville, Tennessee, where
he took the degree of b. L., and be
gan the practice of law in 1882, a.
Colorado, Texas. He was admitted
to the bar by Judge Noonan. Like
his partners Mr.. Burney is pro
gressive and wide awake gentle
man, an eminent lawyer, one Wh'
always thoroughly Identifies him
self with his cases. His legal edu
cation and keen mind eminently
fit him for the profession he fol
lows. He, with Mr.. Ball, came tt
San Antonio twenty-five months
ago, when the present partnership
was formed.
This firm enjoys large practice
and have the very best OF clients
To such wide awake firms the bal
of San Antonio owes its present
high standing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
ms. IoHN o'CoNNoR.

Taken in its all its phases the
bar of San Antonio is one OF the
largest and most representative in
the state. Its individual members
are wide awake, prosperous gentle
men who, by thefi' acts and Gull
ture, have established for SAN An,
tonic a name in he professional
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AND coNFEcrIoFERY
STRANG s. CO,
100 AVENUE d.

Dealers in fine fruits and eonfee-
tionery. A nice line ofssNmas can
dies. Your patronage Will be APP
preeiated.
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TALCoTT RESIDENCE, LAUREL HEIGHTS.

has conducted that office. His adj
ministration has been marked by
his endeavors to save the people in
all matters touching the eXpendi-
ture of the county funds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
.oHAYo"-THE WORD OF WELCOME IN JAPAN.

served. He may look as much as he
likes, but it is bad manners for him
to show the young lady any particular
attention.
After the mi-yai is over the young
man and his nakodo retire for
consultation. He thinks the matter
over, and il he decides that the candi-
date is acceptable his parents send
her handsome box OF gifts. Some
times it contains silks and other fab
RIGS, ornaments or jewelry, decora-
tive works of art, and, among the
common people, fish, seaweed and
other forms of food. Then the brides
parents send presents in return, which
is equivalent to an engagement, and
an early day is selected for the we'd
ding. If the young lady should hap
pen to object. which is not often thu
case, as she is guided entirely by thu
wishes OF her parents in this and al
other matters, che nskodo is notifies
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

anese young man to marry for love.
There is no such thing as love between
the sexes before marriage, and there
is no word to define such affection in
the Japanese language. When a young
man and q young woman love each
other public sentiment places them
very low in the scale of morals.
The social laws of Japan require
that man shall marry at the age OF
eighteen or nineteen, and 1t is dis
grace for man or q woman to remain
single after they are twenty or TWEEN
ty-one. As a consequence there are
very few old bachelors or old maids il
the empire.
But the young man usually has al
opportunity to inspect the girl that il
selected by his parents or his nakodo
before an engagement is decided upon
and il either is dissatisfied with tn
appearance Of the other the arrange
nsnt msJ be declared of. This meet
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before an opportunity to send pres.

before an opportunity to send pres
ents is given.
When the day for the wedding is
selected the trousseau OF the bride and
several articles Of household furniture
are sent to her husbands home, and
they are usually exhibited to the
friends of the family beforehand. The
wedding gown is always pure white,
and the bridegroom is dressed in q
"kamishimo"--a peculiar dress made
of various kinds of silk in colors
according to his rank.
The wedding ceremony takes places
at the house of the bridegroom's par
ents and friends of both families are
invited to be present. The bride is
escorted there at nightfall by her par
ents and other members of her family
and the nakodos, followed by servants
bearing gifts to the family of the
bridegroom. 1t was formerly the
custom to light bonfire in front OF
the gate of her parental home and lif'
her over it. This ceremony meant
publication. The house Of the bride
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

says the London Black and White. AT
times he has risen to an altitude OF
twenty feet, occasionally lowering
kite.like for a space and then descend
ing on the spot he left, while upon
other trials he has hastened before the
breeze for considerable distances ere
regaining his feet.
Mr.. Pitchers machines are light
structures of wood and steel support
ing vast spread OF wing and braced
with piano wire. The wings them
selves, which are made of nainsook--
sort of muslin usually manufactured
in India-have an area of one hundred
and fifty square feet; and each ma
chine, as our pictures indicate, posn
sesses verticle and horizontal rud-
der of circular shape, the one cutting
the other at right angles. The for
mer, which is rigid, serves to keep the
machines head to wind, while the lat
ter arrests an inclination to pitch
sideways--a common vice in all like
inventions.
The great difficulty with winged
aeronauts is the uncertain quality OF
the wind, for q steady, unvarying
breeze ia never to be calculated upon.
Indeed, the sudden, unexpected side
puff often brought disaster in its train
to Mr.. Pitcher, untilshe hit upon
means of circumventing il. He now
draws his wing tips in with a bend,
which renders flying machine safer
and n ore stable. Speaking generally,
these experiments IN flying or soaring
are being made with view to master
ing the art of aerial balance and safe
landing. Then, when the golden era
dawns when screw propeller or Hap
ping wings are introduced and pow
er discovered to work them, gentle
men like Messrs. Lilienthal and Pilch-
er will spring gayly aloft to emulate
the carrier or tumbler pigeon, and put
q girdle round the earth in q morn
ing. May the necessary discovery oi
a new power be speedily made. Mean
time Mr.. Pitcher, on q fresh pair o.
wings with sail area OF no less thar
three hundred feet, pursues his pluckJ
experiments at Cardross in Dunbar
tonshire before numerous admirers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
ing is called "mi.yal," which means
literally "mutual seeing"

ing is called "mi.yal," which means
literally mutual seeing"
According to etiquette the interview
may take place at the residence of the
nakodos or at the house of the young
lady's father; but among the lower
classes picnic or theatre party, q
boat ride or an excursion of some sort
serves the purpose. II the visit takes
place at the house of the young lady's
father, the young man and his nakodo
are received by the host and salute
each other with great politcness. A
servant brings pot of tea and ma
terials for smoking, over which the
three gentlemen discuss politics. busi-
ness matters, the condition of the rice
market, the news from China, or any
other Indifferent subject for awhile.
Then the host will clap his hands
and the young lady in inter.
est herself appears, dressed in
her prettiest kimino and obi and
bearing tray containing three cups
and pot of ten. These she places
upon the mat in front of the guests
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
CUPID BARRED OUT.
ouEnR MATRIMONIAL LAWS OF
JAPAN.
Etiquette Governing the Relations of
Young Men and Women Before
Niarriage-No kissing ut
the Wedding Feast.

VXcY HEN young man wants
AN to get married in Japan
v " he does not offer his heart
and hand TO the girl he
loves, but, II an arrangement has not
already been made for him by his
parents with the daughter of neigh.
bor, he goes to discreet and trusted
friend who is already married, and
Us that he and his wife act rs mako.
d. y" or 6o-betweens, for him in this
important matter. II is the most deli
cate duty one friend can perform for
another; il is the highest of compli-
ments to ask il, MS il is naturally on
evidence Of complete confidence, and
the gentleman and lady who under
take it assume responsibilities that
few people in America would care to
accept. They not only agree to find
a suitable partner for the aspirant for
matrimonial hopors, but remain
through life in the relation of god
father and godmother to the young
couple. They are expected to assist
them ii they get into difficulty or suffer
misfortune, to promote their pros
perity and happiness in all weys possi-
ble and serve as board of arbitration
to settle disputes that may arise in
the family.
Butthis responsibility is not dreaded
in Japan as much as would be sup
posed. People are used to it, and
nearly every gentleman and lady of
acknowledged distinction have at least
one. and sometimes several couples
under their care.
As rule in the upper circles ct
society marriages between the sons
and daughters of friendly families are
arranged by the parents when the
children are very young, and boy or
girl often know who they are going to
marry long before they are old enough
to understand the nature OF that rela-
tion. But they are not allowed to as
sociate with each other. From in
fancy girls are taught that they are
inferior TO their brothers, and must
treat them with respect accordingly.
A boy can call his sister by pet name,
but she ot show the same famili
arity toward bin. He is "Ani-san,
which literally means "Mr. Brother, >
and his authority cannot be disputed
in their play. Usually the boys o.
the family take their meals with theii
father, andStheir mother and sister
wait upon them, accepting what fool
is left by the superior beings withou
murmer. In this way the spirit o
obedience to mankind is instilled int
the mind of womanhood. Confuciu
taught that children of seven year
should be separated, but japanese ar
little more liberal than the Chimes
IN this respect. and boys and girls pla
together until they are ten or twelv
years of nge. After that their assC
citation is forbidden.
Nor is there any opportunity for
boy to become acquainted with I'll
girls of his fathers set. Therefor
counting is impossible, and the chi
dren of families whose houses may a
journ grow up as strangers to eac
other. This rules applies equally
the nearest relations. There can be L
friendship between young men al
women. 1t is disreputable for Ja
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
TAM o. sHANTER HATS THE RAGE.

Most everybody has a Tam o
Shanter, says the New York Press.
The little girls wear them, plain, to
school, and their mammas wear them,
much TRAINED with feathers, and
with an added brim, to church and the
sewing circle. Big sisters wear them
when on their wheels. to the matinee,
and in the evening, too, when they &c
to the theatre. But they have several
different sorts.
The children are provided with
those made of Scotch plaid or elder
down. The larger sisters select, fol
general use, those made OF fabric
which corresponds to the street gown
And they have dainty ones OF silk and
lace and ribbon for the evening.
The mammas favor black velvet
especially with Hat brim added, re
member. And they like Dresden silk
and Persian cloths, too. These hat
are further trimmed, for mamma
with ostrich tips, usually half dozen
And, usually also, OF black.
They are not very becoming t.
those who wear their hair arrnged Of
the top Of the head. To get the mos
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

offending anybody's taste. One should
always dress prettiest for those whom
they love best, and home gowns should
be the finest in the wardrobe. In
figure No. / is shown simple but
neat Jacket in pink and white striped
wool, garnitured with black velvet.
The stripes are matched beautifully,
and the material itself is almost like
an exquisite piece of embroidery. The
small cape about the neck is unique
but charming arrangement, and the
turn-down collar is both comfortable
and elegant. The sleeves are full and
easy, but very becoming to either the
plump or slender arm. With a dark
skirt this jacket always looks dainty
and attractive. The couture seen in
this illustration is very fetching for
the home. The hair in front is parted
on one side in a most fascinating way.
It is then curled in large rings and
fiattened out until it lies about the
temples in soft and wavy fashion.
In the back the hair is arranged in q
loose, graceful pull.
The full length dressing gown in fig
ure No. Q is of soft and dainty wool
The style is Princess, the model being
made especially long in front and fin
sished in demi.train ir tho back. Th
lines are very graceful, and tend t.
make the wearer tall and slender
Just above the bust, on q line witt
the shoulders, is wide ruffie OF the
wool, finished in fine feather trim
ming. The sleeves are very full, ant
the long, wide cuff is finished in
ruffle to match the larger one OF tn
same style. About the waist j
it worn an Oriental girdle of Turks
silk.
The third illustration shows the lat
est idea in petticoats. The creates
change has been made in the trim
ming. Where last season there wer'
many small ruflies, this season on
large one will be used.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
black. Mademoiselle's hair is q
charming yellow; so this little hat is
particularly becoming.
FANCY FRONTS FOR DRESSES.

One of the prettiest of all the sum-
mer fashions, the fancy fronts for
dresses, will not be entirely tabooed
for some weeks to come, says the New
York Herald. With skirt and jacket
these dressy fronts add greatly to the
smartness of the cloth gowns. 1t
would seem as though ingenuity had
exhausted itself in the different styles
we have seen for the last year, but
there are new and most fascinating
ones now to be found.
Strirs of fancy ribbon, with lace
inser' OF, are perhaps the newest OF
all, anu they are most daintily made.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

near her fathers house, and by some
mysterious power was able to come
close and take hold of him, which she
did apparently without the slightest
fear. Every month or SO she would
find a new snake in the woods near
the house, and now she has as many
as two dozen, none OF which can be
induced to lee her. The photo
graph shows Sc pets writhing on
some Stats nailed to two boards, while
Martha stands behind them, her hand
on one of the reptiles, which is moving
from side to side. Some of these
snakes are four feet long.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

and proceeds to serve the beverage
and sweetmeats which her mother or
a servant brings after her. Girls are
trained TO perform this duty with the
greatest degree of grace, for tea pour
ing is regarded as the highest accom-
pllshment Japanese woman can ac-
ouire, and this occasion is naturally
of the greatest Importance. She is
not to speak unless spoken to, and the
responsibility of beginning conver-
sation rests upon the nakodo. If he
is gentleman of tact he introduces
some subject or asks some question
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
WINTER WEAR.
FASHIONS DECREE FOR DRESS
ING GOWNS AND JACKETS.
Those Made Ior Metropolitan Danes
Combine Elegance with Com
fort-A Rage for Tam o.
Shanter Hats.
TAIL and winter nre esentially

TZALL and winter are esentially
II the home seasons. Outdoor
sports are impossible with
I. Nortberners, and the reign OF
the afternoon lecture, morning musi-
Gale and evening reception sets in.
The interior decorations are made es-
pecially beautiful, and everything is
accomplished that can be to attract
and Icreate attention to the fireside
and home luxuries. Home comforts
cannot be mentioned without q
thought of dressing gowns and jack
cts. The time between calling hours
and the attendance of outside social
functions is usually given over to rest,
ana should be If it is not. IL is then
that the dressing gown and jacket ap-
peal TO the feminine members OF the
household.
The greatest possible taste should
be displayed in making comfort
gowns. The true artistic sense can be
luxuriously gratifed. aud any original
notion can be carried out without the
fear of being conspicuous or mayhar
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

that is calculated to bring out what
ever conversational powers the young
lady may possess, and in the mean
time she sits upon her heels and en-
deavors to be as charming as possible.
The young man may engage in the
conversation, but it is not good form
for him to address his remarks to her.
He may speak to her father or her
mother, but nc usually remains entire
ly silent during the ordeal. If the
"mi-yai" happens to be an excursion
or theatre party the same rule is OBJ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

The prettiest have a loop effect over
the bust and are fitted to the figure
somewhat, although the loose, grace
full look is by no means changed. The
collar and belt must match the front,
and the whole thing will fit best if
there are back pieces of plain mate
rial Another point to be considered
is to have the front wide enough to
cover all the front of the waist. All
colors and kinds of ribbons are used,
the Dresden and the fancy velvet rib
bons being more liked than the plain
satin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
GARMENTS OF FUR.

Among the elegant fur pelerines
and other short capes are those of
mink, astrakhan, seal and chinchilla,
with barring Oxford collars OF fur,
sometimes matching and sometimes
contrasting with that of the cape.
They are variously lined with change
able satin, delicately tinted brocade
or moire, and they are from one-half
to three.quarters of yard in length.
with q lA0-inch sweep at the lower
edge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
A Nine.Ton Cake at a Food Show.

Tanty's great cake was unveiled"
at the Pure Food Show last night. II
took up the entire middle part of the
stage. The Second Regiment Band in
the wings played "Yankee Doodle"
and the "Marseillaise" as the curtain
went up. The cake contains $4,000
eggs, weighs nine tons and is fourteen
feet high. 1t will be eaten next week.
Chicago Inter-
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A Little Girps Dangerous Pets.

The librarian of Congress, says the
New York Sun, has received from an
artist at Hot Springs, South Dakota.
a photograph OF Martha Mcintyre, an
eioht.year-old child, who from her
infancy has had rattlesnakes for pets.
When she was four years old she found
q huge rattler coiled up in the yard
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
sparrows Served as Reedbirds.

There are few restaurants in the
city where sparrows are not served up
as reedbirds. 1t has become a regu-
lar business, and may ultimately solve
the sparrow nuisance. Philadelphia
Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
A NEW FLYING MACHINE,
Several Successful Flights In NIida'r
Have Been Made by Scotchman.

Mr.. Percy 8. Pitcher, lecturer on
marine engineering at Glasgow Uni.
versity, basing his inventions upon
that of Herr Lilienthal. has produced
two winged creations. and by their
aid has taken sundry flights in midair,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

atre bonnet, has soft crown of pale
yellow velvet, spangled with silver.
just over the face is q stiff band OF
Jet, which ends in two punches OF
white violets. The aigrettes are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

The annual profit Of the Suez Canal
is $16, 600. 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-05-18

It's stated that President Cleveland Is
prepared to recommend tho repeal OF the
ten per cent. tax on the circulation OF the
notes OF tho State banks. II this be true
We must prepare 10 resist such action or
our country will be deluged with a cur
reney that will require every man to Keep
counterfeit detector and require the ex.
erclse OF great vigilance to prevent i'm.
positions. ALI our older citizens reinsm.
Der the Inconvenience experienced With
our currency before the instit Ition OF our
present banking system, and We are sur.
prised that any set OF men possessing a
modicum OF common sense should wish
10 return to 1t. The Democrats must feel
that they have absolutely destroyed the
future prospects OF their party for SUCCESS
and now, like drowning men, they catcb
NJ st:aws. The people are satisfied with
our present currency and those who wish
TO Impair 1t will be taught lesson at the
next election that will make them repent
OF such folly. The campaign Of taliir
education Instituted by bIr. Clevelanl
destroyed the prosperity OF our country.
aud the people are In no humor now to
favor experiments TO unsetlle a system
which has proved satisfactory Tor 40 long
q period.