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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08

little, attaining the height of 46 inches
and weight Of about 60 pounds. lie
married Miss Sarah b. Meade, who is
only Slightly taller than himself. They
haYe four children, we'll formed, pretty
and normal size. The father is the
smallest member Of the family. In 1880
Col. Lefel was chosen city council
man in the fifth ward by the repub-
licans.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
COULDN'T LEARN TO WRITE.
Peculiar Signature of This Strange Man Ii
Attached to Many Valuable Papers.

Attached TO many Valuable Iaperss
Wolf Bluestine, who died at Hot
Springs on the 21st and was buried
1t Houston, Tex, the other morning,
came to Orange a very poor man in
1876, says the Galveston Daily News.
He began merchandising, and while
here acquired capital estimated at
between $1,000 and $4,000. He could
neither read nor write, yet he was q
marvel in mental arithmetic. Frac-
tons nor interest had any hard places
in them for him. He offered the princi-
pal of the city schools at this place 500
IL he would teach him to write his
own name within year. The pro-
fessor undertook the Job and worked
with great energy, but discovered that
on each Monday morning every trace
Of the previous weeks work had entire
ly faded from the mind of his pupil,
and after five months of close attention
to his undertaking, abandoned it as a
hopeless case. A peculiarly construct
ed "BXX" was the nearest approach
he ever made to penmanship, but that
signature is attached to many valuable
documents now of record in this coun-
ty, and has for several years passed cur
rent at the banks in New York, Calves
ton and Orange, ,often for large sums
Of money. 1t was quite as difficult to
counterfeit the characters as affixed by
him as it would be to successfully imi-
tate the signature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
AFTER TWELVE YEARS.
Maynard Daughter Once More Taken to
Her Mothers ForgIving Heart.


Her Mothers Forgiying Heart.
1t was under the trees of one of the
uptown squares. The rain, which
came up with the sudden swiftness of
the May shower, had passed away with
equal swiftness and left the newly
clothed trees shimmering in the bril-
liant sunshine which followed the
cloud, says the Philadelphia Call.
Every leafy fold of natures spring
dress seemed trimmed with diamond
as the sun rays fell across the pendent
water drops. An old woman, in tat
tered dress, and with work-worn hands,
moved YEARLY from under the shadow
of friendly tree whittier the storm had
driven her. AS she stepped into view
from the other side of the tree another
woman, younger, but with the same
toil-stained, weary look, moved to meet
her. Their eyes met, and with pierc-
ing scream the younger woman fell to
the ground. A crowd gathered quick
ly, attracted by the screams. But there
was no robbery, no assault, no arrests.
The old woman, with softened look in
her face, said simply: Its my gal,
Mary. 1 hain't seen her for 10 years.
She's goin' along O. me now" The
crowd drffted silently away, and two
sorry-looking figures, the penitent
prodigal and the forgiving parent,
out into the glare of the sunlit
street and disappeared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
Bridal Veil as a Shrond.

The bridal veil of japanese young
lady is subsequently used as her shroud
Just after the marriage it is carefully
put away and reserved until death
makes it use necessary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
FREE SILVER FAvoRlTE.
Clark Howell Popular Candidate for
the Vice Presidency.

Clark Howell, who is now being men,
toned as the vice presidential candidate
on the democratic ticket, is a newspaper
man OF national reputation. He is the
leader of the free silver democrats in
Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina,
and has done more to advance the cause
of the white metal in the south than
any other member of the party. To
business men he is well known through
his efforts to make the Atlanta fair an
undoubted success and his strenuous
endeavors to break the commercial bar
riers between the south and the north
west. He is young, and, though physical
~ small, is an intellectual giant. He
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
Had Hanged ST, OF Them.

4 Georgia justice recently sentenced
a man to be hanged. On the lawyer ex-
planning that there was no law which
empowered him to pronounce the death
sentence, he replied: THAT may be,
but I've hung six of 'em, Jest the same"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-08
ARE YOU GOING

the SANTA FE LIMITED, a solid vesti-
bule train between Galveston and St.
Louis; no dirt, no dust.
A delightful mountain ride through In
dian Territory, Arkansas and Missouri.
Pullman Buffet Sleepers. Reclining
Chair Cars, (seats free)
Entire train lighted with Pintch Gas.
For the lowest rates and other informa-
ton, address any SANTA FE representa-
tive, or w. s. KEENAN,,
General Passenger Agent,
Calves ton, Texas
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

Charming work baskets are those
lined with India silk, which are also
convenient receptacles for cabinet
photographs.
A charming little frock for e irl can
be made of ashes-of-roses silk, with a
guimpe of ivory-white India silk.
Some sleeves are lined to the elbows
with stiffening, others have the inter-
lining only about ten inches deep over
the top, narrowing to about five under
the arm.
Others have nothing sitter than taf-
feta ling throughout, cut just the
size of the outer fabric.
All seams in skirts, waists and
sleeves should be carefully spread and
pressed.
Dainty little matinees to be worn
when one is obliged to remain in bed, q,
are developed in flannel, cashmere or
delaine. The effect must be soft and
loose.
Few buttons are seen on the under
wear of to-day, ribbon ties closing
most everything.
Underwear can be market with per-
fection, by writing your name i'll your
usual hand on the cloth with a lead
pencil and embroid il with white cot
ton.
The one or two stiffly arranged pill
lows on couch or lounge have been
superseded, and the dlvan and window
seat of to-day show number of luNu-
rious-looking pillows arranged in a
most comfortable manner.
Among the fabrics most in favor for
pillow cushion covers for common use
we have the wash silks, art linens and
J denims.
The linen covers should be embroid.
cred daintily with ASiatic wash silks
Circular pillows are pretty and novel
and these may be ornamented to suit
the taste.
Tucked and Iace-frilled lawn anc
Swiss are used for blouse-fronts, chem
isettes, and collars and cuffs, which
may be bought by the yard
Small looking shoulder capes arr
made of changeable satin, with je
passementerie and Venetian gulpurt
lace. Cloth buttons are preferred tt
those of metal for trimming woolei
suits.
Black is used in combination will
most every color and it is almost re
markable to see hat or bonnet with
out a touch of black on it.
Blue and gray mixed mohalr is seer
and makes a very neat gown.
Mohair serges come in large plaids
blue and green being especially strlk
ing.
Double-breasted effects are seen il
basques, waists and coats tor the com
ing season.
A pretty shoulder cape for the spring
is of plated and Spangied black chlffof
mounted to a square yolk OF Spanglee
silk; full ruche of ribbon and rose:
around the neck.
Black ostrich feathers are still hold
ing an important part In millinery
From six to dozen are Still used OF
hats.
Ribbons are in vogue for neck gar
nitures and some very elaborate de
signs are seen. Some have stripes o
| black velvet running lengthWIse.
A tailor-made tweed suit with large
| buttons on the short, loose-front coat
is lust the thing for Autumn outings.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08
LOCALS.

co,eya Belt has returned from
Land, Maine.
\. a large audience turned o out It to
iS 1cn. 2 Erssie Lee, late of the
pa, s,nerica. at the 10TH Street
), church last Friday evening
,..uniop and reception by the
,,drrw Freeman Lodge at the
rsIIows 5 Hall last Friday evening
|rel attended.
~ Kann's, Sth and Market Space
|Eina's Palace for bargains.
-,rr hair is falling out go to 1925,
|,,sst @ n. w.. and get a bottle of
EmIEE to restore 1t.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08
TUE SPARTA BUFFET.

,Is nonnlar resort under the man
[rs5t Of Messrs. James K. Moore
Io6n Prioleau, 1916 Pennsylvania
|me had grand opening January
/. bouse has been repapered and
irrainred with electric bells and all
I'm improvements that would tend
Eake 2 irst-class house enjoyable.
f. oneninc of this excellent buffet
|rtuh8t the friends OF these two
|tkaoUn young men want
/, Moore is a young man very we'll
|Tn and very popular and much
3D.
II. Prioleau, his partner IS quiet,
avery entertaining gentleman.
there we're fully two hundred In
ticuests present, who enjoyed the
[ppasts that had been prepared by
| |TOprietorS.
here will be an oyster roast at tins
.rated buffet Saturday evening
bruary Is, beginning at 7 O'Clock
m. continue to 1880 p. m.
there will also be a hot lunch every
from u to , o'clock
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

EW Eugene Johnson, Pastor of Lin
|dMemerial Congregational Church
Is steudered his resignation as pastor.
There has been a great deal of op-
|stion to Rev. Johnson by Mr.. Will
|m Hall Jackson and his friends.
h. R. Russell and F. G.. Barbedoes
] We nominated the officers and board
|deaconS, but reorganization is con
|mplated next week and quite likely
|a the Russell Barbados slate will
/ cracked.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

Ribbons are in vogue for neck gar
nitures and some very elaborate de-
signs are seen. Some have stripes OF
black velvet running lengthwise.
A tai1or-made tweed suit with large
buttons on the short, loose-front coat,
is lust the thing for Autumn outings.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

Nj. 0sceola Jones, formerly of this
|g, diedin Beverly, South Carolina,
|ebuary and was buried Thursday
|temoon at Harmony Cemetery.
|ny relatives of the deceased were
resent.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

ASutet dress of mixture chevoit in
|ark brown, with a blue thread and
|iRmed with crush collar and reverS
brown velvet is very stylish,
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

WANTED: A permanent position
by an experienced saleman to solicit
orders for a reliable firm. Address GA
18th ST., n. w.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

eNFlora Batson. Metropolitan Church
March 4th. See small bills for further
particulars.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

E-Flora Batson, Metropolitan Church
IaJch 4th. See small bills for further
Rrticnlars.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08

"A Cartier, the eN-preSi,
|Gto'3IJ 3Irndav School Union, and
|ft5s gsry 2ufllsI highly respected and G1Gi, en-
GEM gens'' January, 3oth to Miss
egeTlls s,.1ya a yerv preposessing
snow syeet seventeen. The
/, EI55 Enot was tied by R Rev; Y Guy ~ ,he n,
sE ol i,G ~ bride on Wilson street.
F5sS |Iss marriage \, Mr.: Cartier and his his
5s-e sns l''ir driven to the oommodious o.
[ssa ss,S q n Mr.. Cartter's on 9th St,
FnCe 20 =, ,hey make their future
H1i,Sj Tbejr r reception on last Sunday
J aad Iie bv hundreds of people
El,.rr Y. nr4sents were all handsome.
The Washington bee., 1896-02-08
II. w. PETERS & CO.

All orders directed to Agent G.. S.
Wormley at store, or residence 1903
Florida avenue n. W., will be promptly
called for, put through with dispatch
and satisfaction. Charges to suit the
times.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
WcIssITUDEs OF LIFE.
Sequel to an Experience of Struggling
 Young Author.

Sequel to an Experience of a Struggling
 Young Author.
 You remember my telling you awhile ago, when we were talking about the vicissitudes of life.' said a strug- gling young author, according to the New York Sun, about an experience that 1 had once? I had a number of manuscripts, you remember, which desired to sell and which sent out to the publications I thought them best suited for. One after another they came back, until they had all come back but one. That one, in my own judgment, was much the best of the lot, and I had built strong hopes upon it; and when, so to speak. it still didn't come back, I felt sure that it had been accepted. But after w,:it;ng awhile longer and not hearing from it. I wrote, asking about it, and the publisher wrote me polite note saying they had no record of it; it had never been received.
 ''That was the story as told it to you, and supposed that that was the end of it; and it was pretty tough, wasn't it? But now let me tell you the sequel.
 ''Of course I wrote a polite note in reply to the publisher; and in that note l described the manuscript and said that perhaps it might yet be found; and later it was found, and, by snakes, they returned it!
 "That was solemn; but it was one of those things that are 50 everiastingly, gosh-blastedly solemn that you have to laugh over 'em: and there can't be anything very terrible in anything that you can laugh over; so, you see, come to take it altogether, that experience was not very distressing after all.'
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
MOST PECULIAR ROOSTER.

He Very Much Resembles Bird of Par
 adise.
 To see rooster that resembles bird of paradise is rare sight, but such one has recently been a common spec tacle in Japan, says the New York World.
 This particular fowl was, apart from his gorgeous appendage, of the ordinary type found in Japan, except that he was a little more proud in his bearing than his fellows.
 It may have been his manner that first led to his selection as the bearer of a most magnificent tail. The brief history that can be obtained of this freak rooster is silent on that point. It prob ably was selected because only an arro- gant, lordly manner could support such wonderful and variegated appendage.
 Be that as it may, the rooster did cer- tainly have a tail 16 feet long. In it were all the bright colors imaginable. The tail was far more brilliant in it's color ings than the shining feather-fan of a peacock.
 The neighbors of the Jap displayed no interest in the freak bird, but were amused by those who expressed admira- tion and wonder, who were invariably foreign travellers.
 Then it was discovered that the beau tlfui long tail was not freak of nature, but tine clever work of the ingenious Jap, who had fashioned and fastened the tail in such way as to defy detection except after the most minute scrutiny.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
and finally both determined to move.
 were made and as lucE

and finally both determined to move. Arrangements were made, and, as luck would have it, both moved the same day. Lady No. 1 loaded up her house. hold goods in the morning, and in the afternoon a dray pulled tip and car ried away the trunk. shawlstraps, and other effects of lady No. ?.
 Lady No. 1 was just composing her self to view the surroundings of her new lodging place, when a wagon stopped at the front door and began to unload collection of articles unn.is- takably feminine. She sized up the trunk and went downstairs, filled with a horrible suspicion, to interview the landlady.
 Her suspicious were true. They had moved into the same house.
 There is no more to the story. or course. they should have made up their differences ard lived in peace and char ity ever after. But they did not. Lady No. 9 never got her trunk inside of the house.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
HIS LEG Is PULLED.
That Is How a Southern Congressman
 Regards His Lot.

That Is How Southern Congressman
 Regards His Lot.
 Some people may think that 8 con- gressman saves a pile of money out of his salary" said well-known southern congressman, who was talking to a Washington Star reporter on the vicis- situdes of running for office, and es- pecially for congress, "but man has to be a small walking bank to accommo- date the large number of his friends and supporters who need little money for some urgent matter. In my state we have to make campaigns and appear before the people at meetings. We'll, I have never attended meeting but that l did not have some kind of subscrip- tion poked into my face. Somebody wants something for church and for missionary purposes or for helping some fellow who has been burned out.
 "You can't avoid subscribing, and have to head the list with the largest sum. Then about the time you think you are through with having your leg pulled some lazy fellow will walk up and say: How do, gineral? had ter quit my work ter come out and hear you terday, and I thunk yer mout giv' me a dollar While you have the greatest contempt for the man, you give him the dollar.
 "When you leave the meeting you are out anywhere from $2O to $50. These are just few instances of what candi- date has to spend money for. After he gets through the campaign and is elected he has to furnish every dead beat from his district who should happen to come to Washington with money. I've ac- tually given them money and railroad tickets to get home and have them go back and work against me-"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02

J. B. Early, J. A. Kilroy, Jerry Millay, I. N. Bell, Robert Hudson, c. w. Grouse, c. M. Sturges, D. M. Purman, Wm. Freeze, Lincoln Fowler, Chas. w. Pugh, N "A. Morford. T. J. Wolf1ey, F. A. Hartwell, M. H. Calderwood. l.. J. Wood, c. M. Frazier.
 Political meetings-Thomas Fitch, M. H. McCord, Jos. H. Kibbey.
 orrespondence-T. J. Wolfey, J. B. Early, J. A. Kilroy.
 Primaries-Pierce Evans, D. M Purman, C. M. Frazier, T. J. Wolfiey W. H. Stillwell, Lincoln Fowler, I. N Bell.
 Reception-Jerry Millag, W. A. Han- cock, c. W. Johnstone, c. w. Grouse R. A. Lewis, J. D. Monihon, H. Good man.
 Printing-N. A. Morford, c. w. Pugh, c. M. Sturges.
 Naturalization-C. W. Grouse, J. l. Cant, Wm. Webster, Robert Black Geo. A. Mintz.
 Order of business-F. A. Hartwell, M. Damron, H. Goodman, c. H. Knapp A. E. Hinton.
 Celebration and transportation-Dr Scott Helm, c. Eschman, c. J. Dyer W. s. Pickrell, G. Fl. Honshell. Ira P Smith.
 Executive-Jos. H. Kibbey, G. H Honshell, Frank B. Moss, H. B. Kemp M. B. Collins, A. J. Sampson. Organization-Webster Street, L. H Goodrich, J. B. Early, H. B. St. Claire Jerry Millay. Registration-L. J. Wood, F. A Hartwell, A. J. Porterie, Robert Hud son, Wm. Widmer, T. A. Jobs, Wm Buck, F. Prothero. Finance-J. M. Ford, Wm. Christy Geo., Hoadley. T. W. Hine, Lincoll Fowler. Programme-C. M. Frazier, c. W Pugh. A. Kisroy, c W. Grouse, L. B i Hayes.
 1 Enrolment of membership-M. H 1 Calderwood, T. H. Molloy, L. J. Wood W. H. Ward, M. A. Heissman. Political education-A. J. Sampson l Thos. Armstrong, Jr.. H. c. Magne W. H. Rulings. Walter Bennett.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
snowballs Rolled by the Wind.

Passengers on the Flint River divi- sion of tue Flint &5 Pere Marquette rail- road who came to Flint, Mich. recently reported observing a strange phenom- enon in large, level fields not far from the city, says the Chicago Tribune. Hundreds of snowballs, some of them of colossal size, have been rolled to- gether, it is thought, by the action of the wind. The fields were covered with them, and nature accomplished in one night what it would take a large force of boys several days to do.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
IRONY OF FATE.

1t Pursues Two Enninently Respectable
 Ladies Who Could Not Agree.
 Not long ago there were two ladies stopping at the same boarding house. They were single ladies, be it said, and both highly respectable. But for some reason, says the Minneapolis Times, known only to themselves, they couldn't get along," and matters went between them from bad to worse till they quit speaking"
 They both got tired, of course, living in the samc ouse ", h mortal enemy,
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
Pure Food and Drink.
Ask your grocer

whether SeAtllings Best tea is pure, whether other Japan tea is pure; ask him what tea gives most tea to the cent, what tea gives the best tea flavor.
 Ask him what tea is money backed; ask him any question about tea suggested by our advertisements.
 Also pure and money-backed: Sekk fng's Best coffee, baking powder, soda, spices, and havoring extracts. 4 ScAil9fng e Con,baHy San Fyanc1sea
 1s6
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
RDF UBLICAN LEAGUE OFFICERS
 AND COMMITTEES.

Officers-C. M. Frazier, president; Pierce Evans, vice-president; Wade H. Rulings, second vice-president; T. A. Jobs, secretary; T. W. Hine, treasurer.
 Board of directors-Pierce Evans, chairman; Thos. D. Molloy. secretary; J. M. Ford, treasurer: A. J. Sampson,
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02

 Addition.

But, notwithstanding they are now in tn city itself, there are a few lots for sale yet at prices corresponding with the "Sound Money Doctrine" of President Cleveland and his cuckoos, which means that kind of a dollar which will buy two dollars worth of property. These lots are near the new elec- tric car line which is now in operation. The lots are in the city and their occupants do not need to ride into town, but the presence of electric street cars is popular and adds market value to the property. Inside of five years this will be business property.
 Buy lot now for residence and when
 business crowds you out the rents will SUD- port you in house outside in some addition where you can keep a horse and drive into town and collect your rents. Terms, cash in one year, , in two years at 10 per cent interest.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-02
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is the electoral vote of the states as based upon the appor tion- ment t Of Feb '. l8.,1.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-07
SECTIONAL VOTING.

The list of states on the vote for
temporary chairman of the Chicago
convention is interesting. OF the
whole IS states, IS voted unanimously
for Hill, viz: Michigan. Nebraska.
New Hampshire, New Jersey. New
York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.
South Dakota. Vermont and Wiscon-
sin, giving 232 votes. Maine excluded
herself from this list by giving two
votes for Daniel. Seven states. Flori-
da, Maine, Maryland. Minnesota, Vir-
ginia, Washington and West Virgin
ia, were divided, giving 521 votes for
Daniel and a for Hill. All the other
states. % in all, with 503 votes. went
solid for Daniel. OF the Rocky Noun
tain states only South Dakota went
for Hill. Illinois. Indiana, Iowa. Cal
ifornia, Kansas and Ohio, which are
normally Republican states, went
unanimously for Daniel. 1t will thus
be seen how almost entirely sectional
is the issue of gold and free silver.
But the recorded vote does not ac-
curately represent the individual opin-
ions of the delegates. as under the unit
rule several states were counted as
unanimous in which the delegations
were divided.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-07
PAYS TO BE COOL.

David b Hill is Il man who has eN-
perienced the gyrations of the whirli
gig of politics to as great an extent as
almost any Democrat. He has been
thrown down with greater force and
unanimity by both his party and the
people on various occasion. There is
one thing about the man. however,
that eXcites the admiration of cool OBJ
servers. In all the changes which
come to him, he is perfectly unimpas-
stoned. He never betrays emotion, but
is always serene and self-poised. 1t is
the quality which these outward man
ifestations indicate that has brought
him whatever of success he has won
And if he lives, his party will have
other chances to reckon with him in
the future.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-07
SEALED TENDERS

viii he received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior till L. o'clock
noon of August Goth, 1896, for the con-
struction of the following buildings:
/. \ two-room school house at Hoo
naunau. s. Kona, Hawaii.
,. A two-room school house at the
IIomesteads, Honokaa. Hawaii.
3. a teachers cottage at the Homo
kaa Homesteads.
Plans and specifications at the Office
of the Superintendent of Public Works
also those of the Hoonaunau school
house at the Office of Mr.. John Paris,
Kealakekua. and those of the Honokaa
buildings at the store of \. b. Lind
say, Honokaa.
The Minister does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any bid.
j. A. KING.
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office. August 6. 1896.