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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

] I"III u IIIo- u I-|-III---I
senator QIay's bill appropr.ating money
TO. tine purchase o. q site for home tor
presidents OF the United states Is some
thlu. that the country H.l iuLorse with
out distinction of party. The white house
IS a good place for the transaction of busI-
ness and tor the performance OF Official
functions, but It lacks the essential feat
ures of a home.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01


'Atsers have their varieties said
Squire Ben. "Nolekins, the sculptor,
wa accounted paragon of parsimony, II
such a comparison is allowable. In his
own house candles were never lighted at
the commencement of the evening, and
whenever no and his wife heard a knock
at the door they would wait for a second
rap before they lit the candles, lest tho
first should have been - runaway or
mischevous person, and their candles be
wasted. Nollckins' biographer was as
sured that "a pair of mold candles, by
being nursed and put out when compn ny
went away. once lasted a whole year,
by his wife begging a Glove, or a bit Of
cinnamon to take some unpleasant taste
out of her mouth and such mean shifts,
the parsimonious pair contrived TO keep
their spice box constantly replenIshod.
One day a poor old artist was asked by
Nollekins what made him look SO dull. i
am low-spirited,' he replied. Then GO to
the pump and take n drink of water was
the advice in return; and. in Justification
of this strange advice. Nollckins asserted
that when he vas low-spir,tcd tho pump
always brought him 10. \ mean old
scamp. TO be sure, though still a man OF
genius
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

Livery time Japan pauses 10 review the
situation she seems 10 come TO the con-
c.ussoa that China hasn't had enough
Chicago Record.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

When Lord B4tu. ais countess and s.u,
visited HoIkAaus. J-cy forgot 20 give any
thing TO tho servants who showed the
house. Upon recollection and deEbera-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

Here is still another: Sir James Low
Their, after changing piece of silver at
Georges colTeo mouse, in the Strand. and
paying twoponce for his dish of coffee,
was helped into his chariot flor he was
then very lame and infrm) and went
home. Some little time after, he returned
TO the same coffee house on purpose to ac-
quaint the woman who kept 1t that she
had given a bad halfpenny in change, and
demanded another in exchange for il. Sir
James had an income of $4,000 n year,
and was at a loss whom to appoint his
herr
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

1.-THE lives and habits of such men," re-
marked Uncle Joshua, "are principally
interesting as showing how innate mean
ness can be cultivated. | recall the fact
that upon the funeral of Sir John Cutler,
another miser of the same stamp, there
was expended no less than $4,000 SIR
Johnwas loy0list in the time of the
commonwealth, aud at the restoration
was created baronct by Charles IL. lie
belonged TO the Grocers' company. lie
contributed a large sum toward the build
ing of tho College of Physicians in War
wick lane; in return for which the statue
OF the baronet, along with another Of tho
king, was erected in the college court.
Sir John died in 1899, and his executors
claimed of tho college 5000 the sum
which Sir John had advanced, with inter
est. and appearing to be charged as a
debtor in the books of the deceased. A
compromise was made by the executors
accepting $1,000 as payment in full of all
demands. The faculty of the college, en-.
ragged at this shabby transaction, obiter-
| ated the name of Sir John inscribed on
the pedestal of his statue. Mean in life
| and mean in death seemed to be this
miser's motto"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

"Served Sir John right said Uncle
Dave. Though Of course he could not feel
the slight. being dead. Another of Eng
lands misers, strange enough, was the
great Duke Of Marlborough. When this
great captain was in the last stage of life,
and very infirm. he would walk from the
public rooms in Bath TO his lodgings on
cold. dark night TO save sINpeuce in
char hire. II the duke, VINO left al his
death more than S7,jJ4,Qyo. could have
foreseeu mat all his wealth and honors
we're 10 be inherited by the grandson of
Lord Trevor's, who had been one Of his
enemies. il is hardly likely, plr-omoaious
as 10 was, that no would have been 50
careful as TO save a slNpence for such an
herr But j; was not fog lle sake OF any
heir. but from a misery habit, that made
hln save for thc love 81 saving.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

Here is another" said old Bob, that
will beat any of yours, Dave: SIR Will
lam Smyth of Bedfordshire was inn
mensely rich, but most parslmonlous and
misery in his habits. At 20 years of age
he was entirely deprived of his eyesight-
unable to gloat over his heaps of gold. Tie
was To be couched-that is, have his eyes
operated upon for cataract-oeing per-
suaded by Taylor, the celebrated oculist,
the agreement being that the latter was
to have 60 guineas If he restored his pa
tent to any degree of sight.
Taylor succeeded in the operation, and
Sir William was enabled to read and
write without tho aid of spectacles during
the rest of his life. But no sooner was he
restored to sight than the baronct began
to regret that his agreement had been for
so large a sum. His thoughts were now
how TO cheat the oculist. He pretended
that he had only a glimmerlng, and could
see nothing distinctly; for which reason
| the bandage on his eyes was continued a
month longer than the usual tune. lay
lor was deceived by these misrepresenta-
| tons, agreed to compound tho bargain,
and accepted 20 guineas instead of CD. At
the time Taylor attended him Sir William
had a largo estate and immense sums OF
money in the stocks and $4,000 i'll the
| house,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

$50 strong IS the avarice OF tho miser,
said Uncle Joshua, that We are not sur
prised at its often developing itself as the
ruling passion strong in death, as you
have just illustrated, Dave. Mr.. Watson,
a man of very large fortune and uncle 10
Lord Rockingham, just before he died de-
sired his attic ndant to give him a shirt
out of a drawer he pointed to. Lord. SIR
said the attendant, what do you mean, to
think of putting on another shirt nown
Why said Watson, Il understand IL is
the custom for the shirt l have on TO DO
the perqulslte of those who lay me out;
a nd that is an old ragged one, and good
enough for Them"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-01

swell. he was n mean fellow, to be
sure,n said Uncle Dave, but 1 think l
can match him for you in the person OF
n Welshman. Shanky Williams, as he was
Familiarity called, a native of Cymwd. lwho
lived in the early part of the present CEN
tury. He was accustomed to travel
through the west of England, picking up
whatever he could OH the road, and SELL
ing IT at the next town. In this way in
the course of years he amassed con-
siderable sum, which he put out TO inter-
est. Disease at length overlook him in a
wretched lodging at Bristol. The old man,
conscious of his approaching end, could
not even then withstand his money
making propensity. He sent for three
men, who were notorious body-snatchers,
/ and so contrIyed that he should be visited
/ by each in succession. lie had tho
/ roguery to sell his body, when lIfo was out
/ of it, to each man for three gulneas, and
before they discovered the cheat, contrived
to secure the money-his death n few
hours afterwards rendering all complaint
on the part OF his victims useless"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

II Culberson is correctly report
ed, he has repented in sackcloth
and a silk under suit for his
thoughtlessness in stepping back
wark from the party platform that
denounced the 16 to heresy. III he
is now once more on that platform
he must bring forth fruits meet for
repentance. This is inst what the
sound money Democrats OF the
state are peeling their optics to
witness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1895
DO YOU WANT A FAIR ?

Another attempt is to be made
to secure a FAIR in this city this
fall. To the meeting for the pro-
motion of this object, notice Of
which will be found in another col
umn OF this issue of the LIGHT,
special attention is directed. This
meeting will decide this matter
one way or another, and there will
be no delay hoping for another and
better attendance IL this one is not
successful. Every business man
in San Antonio who would like to
have a FAIR In this city this fall to
draw the people here, advertise the
city and show the country what
San Antonio can produce, must put
in an appearance at the meeting to-
morrow afternoon II he expects
that meeting to be a success. II
you do not want a FAIR, stay at
home. 1t will be no use for to say,
/ want to see a FAIR, but not that
kind Of one, for 1t will be fizzle.
The kind OF a FAIR will be deter
mined by the men who attend that
meeting. Mr.. Business Man, at.
tend that meeting and aid it in
coming to right conclusion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

Japan is getting along swim
mingly in Formosa, but in Corea
she is in deep water and no life
preservers in sight. That effete
and treacherous monarchy no long
or heeds the efforts Of Japan at re-
form, believing that Russia and
not Japan Is the power that will
ultimately settle matters there. AS
q result OF this Corea practically
defies Japan and settles herself
like balky mule. There is no in
dication of what the next move
will be, but it is as certain as death
and taxes that the fan fiirters will
comb the Corean tresses with a
three-legged stool before the toilet
is over.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

Party lines are changing and
there is an evident disposition on
the part of those who are Of the
same political mind to train to.
gether. Names are not going to
divide persons OF the same indus
trial and financial mind much
longer, as it has in the past, and in
this new agreement will come such
strength to conservative Republic
canism as to make it invincible for
a generation to come.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

When the carrying companies
take half Of the crop leaving the
rest to be divided between the
grower and the commission man
and the retailer, it is about time to
think Of growing our fruits and
melons little nearer home. A re-
frigerator car service projected on
liberal lines, is very badly needed
between this city and the coast
and Rio Grande gardens. Such a
service would add twenty-five per
cent. to the value of the crops
where grown and place them
twenty-five per cent cheaper in
this market than they are now
offered. This is worth considering
and looking after.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

Steel rails and all iron goods are
advancing; wages are taking the
same road in many mills agricul-
tural products are inclined to fol-
low suit, save where they are made
the sport of the spectators; fair
demand for all products is the law
of the markets and all things point
to an increasing activity in all de-
partments OF this western world
production. All that is needed is
for the political parties to keep
themselves aloof from all fool
declarations and let improvement
alone.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

The railways in Nebraska are re.
lieved of the necessity of whistling
at every highway crossing under
penalty of paying $25 to the med.
dlesome fool who reports the omis.
sion. The Supreme court Of the
State declares the law unconstitu,
tional. The State no longer gets
$50 fine for the neglect to whistle
and divides up with the telltale
That source of income to the smar-
ties Is cut Off.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
Notice Of Filing Final Account,
No. 174s.
III STATE OF TEXAS !

No. l74S.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County Court in Matters OF Probate, to
July Term, 1895.
0The State OF Texas to all persons inter-
ted In the administration Of the estate
es j. w. Hannig, deceased
OFF,. w. Staacke, administrator of the es-
tate Of ]. w. Hannig, deceased. has filed
his final account In the County Court Of
Bexar County, which will be acted on at
the July term, A. d., 1895, of said Court,
at the Court House thereof, In the City OF
San Antonio, after this notice shall have
been duly published for twenty (20l days
in some newspaper published in Bexar
County, Texas, at which time all persons
interested in said estate may appear and
make objections thereto, II they see
proper.
Witness Thad. w. Smith, Clerk OF the
County Court OF BeXar County,
L. S. and Seal Of said Court. at my Of
fee In San Antonio, this oath day
of June, A. D., 1895.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
By r. @. SYNnNeToN, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand June oath, 1895, at 3:45
o'clock p. M, and publication OF the
within citation ordered made in the San
Antonio LIGHT.
JNo. P. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff.
By JAS NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
6 IS cod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
ARKANSAS PASS GOES.

The agony In so far as Arkansas
Pass contract Is over. The tele-
gram was sent today to the eastern
capitalists assuring them that mat.
ters were clinched on this end OF
the line. The contractors are pre-.
pairing to remove their materials
for construction to the Pass, and
work will begin as soon as the
machinery and materials are got
together, which will be within
a fortnight. This means that that
whole coast country is going to
take to herself prosperity as a
garment, and that only a few
more moons will wax and wane
before the water will be deepening
on that bar, to continue to grow in
depth until the requisite twenty
four feet, are obtained. This will
put matters In southwest Texas in
better shape than they have been
in years and give a healthy i'm
petus to all her growth. Upon this
thing the LIGHT congratulates all
the southwest and the whole
region to the Rockies, so
certain to be participates in the
benefits Of this work. The LIGHT
also feels that its work and labor
in this direction, continued for
years without one dollar of re-
Enumeration, has not been in vain.
From the holding Of the first deep
water convention at Fort Worth,
through the successive meetings
at Denver and at Topeka the
LIGHT has been an earnest advo-
cate of the merits and advantages
OF Arkansas Pass. Its columns show
whole months in which not an issue
passed without some word of hope
or encouragement for the work,
and now that the matter seems to
be finally settled and capital is be.
hind a definite contract for the
work, the LIGHT cannot but re-
call its services and congratulate
itself on the good work that 1t has
so signally aided in bringing to a
successful issue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

The shrewdness OF Salisbury
never was more manifest than in
the proposition that he has made
to the English Liberals. His con-
ditions precedent to accepting the
task OF government are such as
put the retiring ministry into a
hole, clap the, cover on with the
handle down, and then anchor it
in that condition with the weight
Of the parties inside. 1t is hardly
probable that the terms will be &C.
cepted, but II they are it will be a
ST gnal triumph for the old Mar
quis, than whom England has no
shrewder or more willy politician.
Gladstone is yet to be heard from
on the proposal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
Notice Of Filing Final Account.
No. s74.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

NO. S14.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County Court in Matters of Probate, to
July Term, 1895.
The State of Texas to all persons inter-
ested In the guardianship of the estate Of
Kate L. Tendick, a minor:
Henry Lager, guardian OF the estate
of Kate l.. Tendick, a minor. has filed his
final account In the County Court of
Bexar County, which will be acted on at
the July term, A. D., 1895. OF said Court,
at the Court House thereof, In the City of
San Antonio, after this notice shall have
been duly published for three 90 success
sive weeks in some newspaper published
In BeAar County, Texas, at which time
all persons interested in said estate may
appear and make objections thereto, II
they see proper.
Witness, Thad. w. Smith, Clerk of the
County Court of BeXar County,
IL. 5. and Seal of said Court, at my Of
flee in San Antonio, this oath day
Of June, A. D., 1895.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
BY r. G. SYMINGToN, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand June oath, 1895, at 3:45
O'Clock p. m, and publication OF the
above citation ordered made In the San
Antonio LIGHT.
JNo. P. CAMPBELL,
By JAS. M. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The undersigned hereby gives
notice that the city ad valorem
and poll taxes for the municipal
year Of 1894 are now due and pay
able at my office.
The office Of the collector will be
open from 8 o'clock a. m. to II m.
and from 2 o'clock p. m. to 5
o'clock p. m. except Sundays.
HENRY UMsCHIED.
8 IL tt City Collector.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

The periodical report that Texas
fever has broken out is in circula-
ton. This time it is north Of the
established quarantine line and it
is proposed to run that line far
enough north to take in the in
fected district. The agricultural
secretary will put his new seal in
his pocket and come on to investi-
gate. What the northern cattle
grower would do without his oc-
casional dose Of Texas fever to boy
colt the herds Of this state is not
stated in the report.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

This Is glorious weather for
clea ring up the refuse and garbage
of the city, but it is an opportunity
that seems to be wasted in an un-
accountable manner. Now is the
accepted time to remove the &C.
cumulated garbage and now is the
day of sanitary salvation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

1t would be we'll to examine into
these anti.shaving laws and see
how much milk there is in the full
beard cocoanut that they are des-
tined to irrigate and mulch and
fertilize.
San Antonio Is again assured
that she has as pure water supply
as is found in any city anywhere.
This is no news to her people, but
1t is we'll to keep it constantly in
mind.
1t is not always true that the
man intent oE minding another's
business has none OF his own to
mind, but 1t comes distressingly
near to the little Ratchet business.
San Antonio will be heard of in
st. Louis when the Belknap Rifles
are heard from.
Never before in the history OF
Texas was the cheap railway excur-
sion crop as heavy as this year. 1t
pays the railways, and the pro.
motors, and the fellows who have
the fun. Do it some more.
These excessive rains are a little
hard on the railway companies,
but they are peaches and cream
to the man with flock or herd
The law OF compensation is not yet
obsolete.
The good people of this city re.
turn thanks to Jupiter Pluvius and
not to the city dads for a late clean.
sing Of the San Antonio river. Jupe
is splendid performer on the water
pipe.
Illinois has it all over now and
the Sunday shave is legal non
come-atibus in the Sucker state
There is nothing in the law that
prevents the shaving of a congre
cation with the collection plate.
All southwest Texas is growing
from the roots up.
| Emperor William had a good
word for the American squadron
but William knows as we'll as 9
cook that good words butter nc
parsnips. William is the imperial
fuss and feathers Of this generation
| Mrs. Geo. J. Chabot has gone tc
L VIRGINIA for tho an m mo MON n a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
POUND NOTICE.

Taken up, and In City Pound, ON Mats.
moras street, on or about the 25th day Of
June, 1895:
One bay horse mule, branded K on
Jaw.
One bay mare, branded diamond with
bar in 1t.
One bay horse, Spanish brand.
One Jersey bull, no brand.
r One COW, branded &c.
One red COW, no brand.
Which will, IL not redeemed before sale,
be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash, at said pound, at the
hour OF II o'clock, q. M, on the LIST day OF
July, 1895. w. d. DRUsE,
625 81 Marshal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

There is a Attle too great pre-
viousness manifested by some of
the leading silver papers to read
the sound money Democrats out OF
the party. The votes OF these men
will come in mighty handy one
year hence, and If they are driven
into the Republican camp now
they may elect to stay there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26

The new seal Of the agricultural
department is said to be the only
one that is strictly correct accord
ing to the dictum Of heraldry.
Will it help the secretary distri-
butte seeds any more impartially,
or prevent the Democratic men,
bers Of Congress from selling the
share Of their constituents? This
is more burning question than
that Of heraldic correctness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLE
1. g. @. N. RAILROAD.

1. g. g. N. RAILROAD.
Leave for Austin and the North, s.45 a. m
Arrive from Austin and North. s.s5 :. m
$50 p. m
Leave for Laredo and Mexico. GAS q. m
Arrive from Laredo and Mexico, 7.30p. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
EAST BOUND
Leave for Galveston, Houston
and New Orleans. ........... s.2o p. m.
Leave for Houston, Galveston,
New Orleans, Waco and Kan
sss CITY,. ..................... 900 p. N.
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston, Houston and Kansas
Arrive niSy from New Orleans. Cal. s'00 a. III
weston and Houston. ......... $50 p. m
WEST BOUND.
Leave for Eagle Pass and Mex.
leo .................... 9.45 a. m
Leave for 81 Psso and San
francisco NORTHUMBERLAND. 945 a. m
ARRIVE FROM THE WEST.
Arrive from Mexico and Eagle
Pass ................ 1.55 p. m
Arrive from San Francisco and
FL Paso ...... ............... LIS p. m
>. A. d A. P. r. EMISSION ROUTE
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Cuero Houston, GAL
weston and Waco. ...... $50 a m.
Leave for Beeville, Rockport
and Corpus Christi. .......... 2 Is p. m
LEAVE DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leaves Daily, except Sunday, for
Kerrville, Boerne and Comfort 3.45 pm
LEAVE SUNDAY, ONLY.
Leaves for Kerrville .......... 900 a. m
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Cuero, Houston,
Galveston and Waco. 655 p. m
Arrive from Corpus Christi,
Rockport and Beeville. LOOP. m
ARRIVES DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Arrive from Kerrviile. .10.15 a. m
ARRIVE SUNDAY ONLY
Arrive from Kerrville, Sunday, 700 p m
S. A, & GULF SHORE r. R.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave San Antonio. ............. 1000 am
ArrlVe Cloolo. ..............'..'. 12.OO m
Leave ClOOlO. ................ 4.UO D. m
Return to San Antonio. $50. =. 600 D. m.
Connects at Cibolo with hack for Stock
dale, and Sutherland Springs.
67tf r. w. ANDREWS, General Agent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-26
Galveston merchants accede to

the recommendations of the Clerks
association, and all business
houses close at Z o'clock in the
evening from July to September
and remain closed on Sundays and
legal holidays all the year through.
This is sensible and those mer-
chants will not sell one yard less
OF domestic on account Of having
the comfort of their salesman at
heart.