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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-12
LADIES' SACK RACE!

Not'a real sack race but race for
those CLOAKS and CAPES we are of
fering at One-third their value.
These were bought by my representa-
tive buyer in the eastern market at
bankrupt sales and we are now offering
the ladies snap
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
SENATE

18th DAY.-The final vote on the resolu-
ton for an investigation OF recent bond is
sues will be taken In the Senate tomorrow.
An amendment by Mr.. Lodge was adopted
providing that the investigation should be
conducted by the regular finance committee,
instead of special committee as first pro-
posed. The voting came after Mr.. Hill had
added another lively installment to his
speech. including sharp criticism of Mr..
Pettigrew and personal exchange with Mr..
Wolcott, when the latter tried to call Mr.
Hill to order.
18TH DAY-By the decisive vote OF 81 to
6, the Senate inaugurated an investigation
to be conducted by the Senate Committee on
Finance. into the facts and circumstances
connected with the sale of the United States
bonds.by the Secretary of the Treasury dur
ing tho last three years. The six adverse
votes were cast by Senators Caffrey, of Lou
isiana: Faulkner, of West Virginia; Gray, Of
Delaware; Hill, of New York; Mitchell. Of
Winconsin, and Palmer, of Illinois, all Dem
ocrats. The debate had been animated, and,
at times, sensational, throughout the early
hours of the day.
12OTu DAY-Tbe river and harbor bill was
completed in the Senate with the except
of the item for a deep-sea harbor on the
Pacific coast. This has aroused keen Oppo
sition. the two California Senators opposing
the proposed appropriation of $3,09S, 900, on
the ground that it is fostered by the South
ern Pacific Railroad. Senator White COM
mented on the extraordinary condition by
which the commerce committee of the Sen
ate was forcing an appropriation on State
against the wishes OF its Senators, represen-
tatiyes and people.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

11Sth DAY.-The House passed without
division resolution for final adjournment
on Monday, May IS, and then proceeded I'M
der special order to consider private pen
sion bills and acted on them at the rate OF
about one every five minutes. In five and a
half hours seyenty-two bills were favorably
acted upon, among them bills granting the
widow OF the late Secretary Walter Q.
Gresham pension OF 500 month"; Eliza
beth Watts Kearney, daughter OF Gen. Phil
Kearney, S25 per month; the widow OF the
late Senator George Z Spencer, OF Alabama,
$50 per month; Gen, James @. Parrot, 500
per month; the widow OF Gen. James d..
Blunt, OF Kansas, $75 per month, and Gen.
Nathan Kimball, $780,.
10TH DAY The net result of three-and-
a-half-hours' session Of the House was the
passage of bill to amend the act creating
the Court of Appeals so as to allow appeals
from the Supreme Court Of the territories to
the Court of Appeals. Mr.. Picker attempt
ed to secure bis revenge for the defeat he
suffered when the House refused to remain
in session to pass private pension bills, by
blocking legislation. He made the point OF
no quorum at every opportunity. AID finally
the House losing patience, adjourned.
10th DAY. The members Of the House
voted themselves 800 per month for clerk
hirJ during the recess Of Congress. The
proposition to extend this allowance to men,
Der came up in the form Of the Hartman
resolution. adversely reported from tho
committee on.accounts. The resolution was
amneded so as to except chairman of COM
mittees having annual clerks, and, as amend
ed. was passed-130 to 10S.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
SOUTHERN ITEMS.

In spite OF the general feeling of uncertain
ty which prevails throughout the country in
cident to the political situation, reports tot the
Manufacturers Record during the past week
indicate much activity in the South. Cotton
mills representing an investment OF over
100000 capital have been projected by
twelve different companies. The principal
ones arc $3.50 OOOmill in Texas, a $40 900
company in Georgia; a $4,000 company in
Louisiana, o cordage plant in South Caro-
lima, a 5000 spindle mill at Norfolk, Va; also
a $l2O, 900 company in North Carolina.
Other important industries to be placed in
operation include a 100 ton cottonseed oil
mill in Birmingham, Ala; the enlargement
OF farm implement works at Atlanta;
$4,000 marble company aleo in Georgia;
ESQ., 900 rice mill in LouisianS; $50, 600 shoe
company in Maryland, also 100000 COM
pany to make patent device. Ashirt waist
factory at McComb City, Miss, is to employ
200 hands, while furniture factory at
Knoxville, Tenn, is to employ sixty men.
A number of important public improve
ments are contemplated, and include water
works and sewerage system at Eufaula, Ala;
two water works systems in Maryland and
water works and electric light plant at Able
vile, S. C.
A noticeable feature of the Manufacturers
Records reports is the diversity OF the pro-
posed industries, nearly twenty different
kinds of manufacturing being proposed by
companies recently formed in the South.
Tho United States cruiser Minneapolis, on
her way from the Mediterranean to Cron-
stadt, where she will represent the United
States Navy upon the occasion OF the Cars
coronation fetes, anchored at Southampton
and exchanged salutes with the warships and
forts,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Mrs. Annie Besant is on her way home
from India.
Mr. Goschen, the Secretary OF War, has
followed Mr.. Balfour's example and taken
to the bicycle.
Colonel H. S. Olcott president founder Of
the Philosophical Society, is lecturing Cd
"Theosophy" in Madras India.
Professor Charles Human. director OF
the Berlin Museum, who was superintend-
ing the excavations at Ephcsus died 10
Smyrna.
julius Won Payer, Bohemian artist, had
the marvellous experience of going four
times to the arctic regions. He is the only
artist in that speciality in Europe.
United States Treasurer Morgan last
Thursday mailed 3433 checks aggregating
81, 500, $50 in payment of interest due Nay
on registered United States per cents OF
1904, and per cents of 1925.
The late Baron de Hirsch was supposed
by a great many superstitious people to
have the "evil eye" and few avoided him
solely on that account as if he had been the
very Prince of Darkness.
NJ. Jean Thorei. who Is well known to the
literary world. and it is very likely that his
success in that line prompted hi TO join
the ranks of the French dramatists, has not
made a success with his first play, 1.-TWO
Sisters"
Mr.. Crockett, the novelist who has just
returned from holiday in Holland, is not
much impressed with that country as set
ting for story. His intention was to locate
the principal scenes of his next novel in Hol-
land but it is possible that he may abandon
the idea.
M. Coquelin the celebrated actor, has lost
his appeal against the Societe de la Comldie-
franchise, and is again forbidden to play at
any theatre in Paris or the provinces with
out the permission OF Conedie-Francaise
authorities. The penalty for disobedenc3
is 500 francs or 800 per night
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
Sumatra JunRlcs.

Sumatra is yeritable dime museum
OF nature. In no other place is there
such a collection Of odd animals. birds
and trees.
The snnbear is one of the queer ami
mails. He is about three feet high, and
wholly untaught can perform astonish.
ing tricks.
The kukang Is a curious animal the
size of cat 1t is brown, with a fox
like head and paws which 1t uses rs If
1t were monkey. It's eyes are remark
ably large, round and yellow.
The rhinocerOs bird Is the size of
small turkey, but has a beak a foot
long, which joins the skull two and one
half inches deep. Over this is another
beak reversed, forming q cap or he'll
met
Snakes Of all sizes abound in the
Sumatra jungles. Monster lizards are
there measuring six and seven feet.
The house lizard is about twelve inches
long and makes a noise which sounds
like the bark of toy terrier.
There is an enormous black spider
three inches long as to body and with
q stride of legs that would almost cover
q dinner plate. Its web sometimes ex-
tends between trees eighteen yards
apart.
The deadly" upas tree is fairly large,
with a thick, dark bark, which when
cut gives forth an Oozy, milky fluid.
This liquid is used for arrow poison
by the natives. The terror of the
jungle is the ringgus tree. When cut
with an Ak a shower Of milky fluid
comes forth and wherever it touches
the skin it is agonizing in effect.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

men were carried in or cameron crutches -
Co onel Trowbddge, who lost both feet al
Inkermann and Captain Sayer, who had the
ankle joint of his right leg shot of at Almaj
and Captain Cure; his disabled limb sup.
porteI by d soldier; and others fhalr1ed and
dishgurei aud exhausted-and with her own
han tho Queen gave each the Crtmean
mccall. Aud what triumphant days Tor
those soldiers when, farther on, they received
the French medal, with the imperial eagle,
aud the Turkish medal, with its repre-
sen'ation OF four fags-France, Turkey.
England aud Sarlinia-and beneath 1t
map OF the Crimea spread over a
gun wheel. And what rewards are
suggested to all readers OF history by
mere mention Of the Waterloo medal, and
the Cape medal, and the Gold Gross medal,
AMI the medals struck for bravery In our
American wars But how Insignificant oil
these compared with the day when the GOOD
50 diefs OF Jesus Christ shall come in out OF
the battles Of this world. and In the presence
OF all the Piled up galleries OF the redeeme1
and the unfallen. Jesus, our King. shall d.
vide the spoil! The more wounds the greater
the inheritance. The longer tho forced
march the brighter the trophy. The more
terrible the exhaustion the more glorious the
transport Not the gift Of brilliant ribbon,
or medal of BRASS or silver or gold, Dut
kingdom in which We are to reign forever
and ever. Mansions On the eternal bills.
Dominions of unfading power. Empires OF
amending love. Continents OF everlasting
light. Atlantic and Pacific Oceans OF blllow-
ing Joy.
1t was a great day when Aurelan, the
Roman emperor. cane back from his VIC
tories. In the front Of the procession were
wild beasts from oil lands. sixteen hundred
gladiators richly cad, wagon loads OF
crowns and trophies presented by conquered
cities. Among the captives Syriaus, Egyp-
tians. Goths; Vandas. Sdnaritans, Franks.
and Zenobia; the beautiful captive queen, on
foot in chains Of gold that slave hal to
help her carry aud jewels Under The weight
Of which she almost tainted. And then came
the chariot Of Aurelian drawn by four ele-
puants in gorgeous caparison, and followed
by the Roman senate and the Roman army,
and from dawn till day the procession
tory never saw anything more mag
niflcent. But how much greater the
day when our conqueror. Jesus.
shall ride under the triumphal arches Of
heaven. His captives, not on foot. but in
chariots. all the Kingdoms of earth and
heaven in procession. The armies celestial
on white horses. Rumbling artillery Of
thuhderbolts never again to be numbered.
Kingdoms In line, centuries in line, sanity.
cherubic, seraphici archangelic splendors in
line, and Christ seated on one great rolling
hosanna made out OF all haleluiahs of all
worlds, shall cry halt to the procession. And
tiot forgetting even the humbest In oil the
Teach Of His omnipresence, He shall rise,
and then and there. His work done and His
glory consummated, proceed, amid an ecstasy
ouch M neither mortal nor immortal ever i'm:
agined. to divide the spoil.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
A Lesson in Economy.

The son was about to enter upon the
sea of matrlmOny. The father called
him to his side, and for the last time
gave him lesson in economy.
Economy" said the father, "ls the
source of all wealth, and extravaganza
is the ruinatiOn Of genius"
'Now," continued the parent, "a
woman can take piece Of straw, trim
it, and it will be q $40 Int. On the
woman's part that is-Y
Genius" the son answered.
"a wealthy man can expend $4,000
year and live no better than the man
that spends only $500. On the wealthy
mans part that's"
Extravaganza"
'Now to the point. A married man
can live on one half the money that O.
single man requires. On the married
mans part that's"
Compulsory"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
The First Fork and Spoon,

It Is about 900 years since forks we're
invented. a princess was married to
O. prince Of Venice; for the wedding
breakfast she provided herself with a
silver fork and a gold spoon. This set
the fashion, and wealthy families soon
provided themselves with like table fur
niture. The greatest excitement fol
lowed their introduction, and the
church condemned the use of these arti
Giles. without which you would not he
able to eat with comfort. 1t is said
that It was Glib years later that the fork
and snoon entered England.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
IlHfHySE1

August 8, 1895. In an interview
with Mr.. Chas. L. Johnson, man
ager gents furnishing goods de-
partment, "The Fair" Seventh and
Franklin avenues, St. Louis, he
said: Several years ago was
troubled with IN aggravated case Of
Dyspepsia, and OF course the FIRST
thing 1 did was consult physician.
As I had always enjoyed the best Of
health was worried good deal
over this, my first illness that is.
the first could remember since the
ailments common to childhood-and
my only desire was to get we'll as
speedily as could. took regu-
larry all the medicines as my doctor
prescribed them. must say that
in a short time felt all right,
thought was cured, and stopped
taking the medicine. But 1t wasn't
lon? before was feeling as badly
rs erer. and again had recourse to
The doctor. This kept up for somo
time. until ut last l made up my
mind l would quit doctoring and try
some of the remedies l saw adver-
t.sed from day TO day. Well, this
was worse than ever, and In most
cases didn't even get temporary
relief. So / didn't know what to do,
aud mgdc up my mind that l would
have to pass the remainder OF my
days in suffering. Well, to cut u
long story short. 1 had read so much
of Ripaus Tabules that concluded
would give them good trial. It
said, 'one would give relief, and
thought If one could give relief q
whole lot might cure me. Ipur-
chased two boxes from druggis.
for one dollar, and when l had I'm
ished them was feeling better than
/ had for years. continued to use,
them, and TO day believe 1 am well
man. Once in a great while 1 do,
have slight touch OF the old
malady, but few Of the Tabules
fixes that all right. / generally keep
box in my house"
llpans Ia u'es are BY dru yg;sts, or by m
h pr c. go cents box f. sent 10 The Ripa
emical Company, No. ID Spruc, S., New Vol
mpie vial. 10 GEMS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
How to Keep House.

With all the luxuries and pleasures OF this
life. its big en]oyments and Its smaller COM
forts, there is an effect or antithesis when
we have to contend with IN the form OF
q hes and pains. In some way and by some
means every ono has touch OF them n some
form at SONS time. Tri1ing as some oil them
NAV he the risk is that they will grow TO
something greater and rack tho system with
constant torture There is nothing, there
fore. OF this kind that we have right TO
trife with. Taken In time, the worst forms
Of aches and pains are eaSlly subdued AM
permanently cured BY the free use sen OF -;
Jacobs Oil. No well regulated nousenola
ought 10 be without bottle OF this great
remedy for pain. One good reason for tht
is that some kinds of sudden pain are acute
enough to be fatal, where the application o.
the great cure might save life.. You want l
also in the house at all times for hurts, cuts
and wounds. and the bou-e that always has
1t keeps up sort Of insurance against PAIN
Every man is i olume If you know howt to
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Mr. Renter Belgian, has bequeathed TO
the Belgian Treasury the sum of 2 OOO, QUO
francs, to be applied to the foundation OF a
medical institute to be called the Institut
ROmmelaere,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
100000 BARRELS.

Enormous Output Of Year at the Big Minneapo'
lis Mills.
During the year ending at P. NJ, April
30, III, mills of Minneapolis produced 12,-
)l0, 215 barrels o. -four. One mill alone pro-
luced over 4, 900, 900 barrels. These figures
break the records.
The statistician Of the Crosby Company
stated that Of the Minneapolis production
for the year shipments had gone into every
State of the Union and into every country Of
Europe
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

DR.. Agnew's Cure for { ie .eart gives perfect
relief in all cases of Organic or Sympathetc
Hear. Disease in 30 minutes, and speedily ef-
fects cure. 1t is peerless remedy for Pal
pitation. Shortness of Breath, ShotherinG
Sp,l S, Pain in Left Side and all symptoms 9t
vonr druggist hasn't it'in stock, ask him to
procure it for you. 1t will save your life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

FITS stopped free by DIR: KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first day use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise md 500 trial bot
tie free. DR.. KLINE, 93l Arch st., Phlla., ia.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

NJ. L. Thompson & Co, Druggists, Couders-
rort. Pr. say Halls Catsrrh Cure is the best
and only sure cure for catarrh they ever soid'
druggists sell it, 7jc.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
BLUNT. Sprague, Wash, March g. 1884,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Some people are not known as fools
because their particular kind has never
been classified.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

1t requires only one TO start quarrel, but
It requires two to keepit up.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
There are about 5000 lawyers in New York

Mrs. Winsl rvs Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infamma-
tion .allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Floating Dorax is now the only pure floating
soap made. Be sure Dobbins' SoGp Mfg Co.,
phila., is on every wrapper and cake. Ask
your grocer for it. Red wrappers. No chapped
hands with Dobbns' Floating-Dorax.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Specials don't run on regular time; like
wise genius.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

The prodIgaI son may later on support the
whole family.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
HER HAPPY DAY.
a CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.
Two Open Letters From a Chicago Girl
How Happiness Came to Her.

Among the tens of thousands of
women who apply to Mrs. Pinl1ham for
advice and are cured, are many who
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
Heart p,,case Relic, ed in 80 Minutes.

Every man is i olume If you know how to
read him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
When Nnturc

Needs assistance it may be best 10 render It
promptly, but one should remember 10 use
even the m st perfect remelie3 only when
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company,
Sympathy and severity seldom go hand In
hand
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

The fire Of hate usually flashes in the par
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
Nj a de

Running sores broke out on my thighs
Pieces OF bone came out and an operation
was contemplated. l hal rheumatism in
my legs, drawn up out of shape. 1 lost ap'
petite, could not sleep. I was perfect
wreck. l continued to grow worse and
finally gave up the doctors treatment to
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15


weighed 1873 pounds year ago. | am now
mere skeleton From your little book
think my trouble is profuse menstruation.
Ny symptoms are etc.
Our doctor (my uncle) tells father that am
in consumption, and wants TO take me to
Florida. Please help me! Tell me what to do,
and tell me quickly. / am engaged to be mar
ried in September. Shall / live to see the
dayl 49," LUCY E. w.
Chicago, June 10Th, 9s
Nv dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
This is a happy day. am well and gaining
weight daily, but shall continue the treatment
and Vegetable Compound during the summer,
as YOU suggest. Uncle knows nothing about
what YOU have done for me, because it would
mako things very unpleasant in the family.
would like to give you testimonial to publish,
but father would not allow it.
shall be married in September, and as we go
to Boston, will call upon you. How can
prove my gratitudel
LUCY E. w.
Just such cases as the above leak out
i'm women's circles, and that is why the
confidence of the women of America is
bestowed upon Mrs. Pinkham.
Why are not physicians more candid
with women when suffering from such
ailments?
Women want the truth. and if they
cannot get it FROM their doctor, will
seek it elsewhere. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Truth loves to be looked In the face.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15
w eI

take Hoods Sarsaparilla. Soon appetite
came back; the sores commenced to heal.
My limos Strengthened out aud / threw
away my crutche5. I am now stout and
hearty and am farming, whereas four
years ago was cripple. gladly rec
Ommend Hoods Sarsaparilla." URBAN
HAMMOND, Table Grove, II inois.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Good actions ennoble US, and we are the
sum Of our own deeds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Ifaf1tcted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
nonS Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Keep your wound covered and it may heal
without a scar.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-05-15

Catarrh ard Colds Relieved In 10 to 90
Minutes.
One short puff of the breath through the
Blower, supp led with each bottle of Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Pow.
der over the surface Of The nasal passages
etantly and permanently cures Cat ,rrh, Hay
Fever Colds, Headache, Sure Throat, Ton
slit and Deafness. If your druggist ha mt
1t in stock, ask him to procure il for YOU.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-07-21
JOlRT STATEMENT
AUDITOR AND TREASUREk
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending June 27,
1895.

1FHTH OF NEVADA,
Comfy Of Elko. s''
AUDITORS OEFlLE
t.s June a., 1895
To the Honorable Board OF County Commie
sioners of Elko County, Nevada
GENTLEMEN: Waherewith submit our Quar-
or the quarter ending June AZ, 1896.
Respectfully submitted:
.. Z. E BILKEY,
Auditor,
JOHN HENDERSON,
Treasurer. ...
Receipts FROM ALL SOURCES.
Bal in treasury Mar 81, '96;. s21. .474 %
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-07-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received at the
County Clerks office in Elko, Neva-
da, to furnish so cords Of pine and
cedar firewood for the Courthouse.
Jail and County Hospital in s con-
tract lots of 10 cords each. Said
proposals to be fled with the County
Clerk on or before the 1s5 day Of
August, 1896, at 10 o'clock Il, m.
BY order OF the Board Of County
Commissioners of Elko county, Me-
vada. Attest:
w. PATTERSON,
Deputy County Clerk