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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
A GREAT DINNER.
Because Enjoyed by a Great Quartette-
They Are still Alive.

The greatest dinner that ever sat
down to, says Watterson in the Courier
Journal, consisted of leg of mutton,
dressed with mustard, a bit Of hot
wheat bread, and some fresh butter,
with half jug of fine whisky to wash
it down. 1t was in front of New Hope
church in the summer of ga. Some
one had sent Eustis leg of mutton.
Some one haa sent Yeatman a large
pill box of butter. Bragg, Gen. Folks
cook, had some -four. 'Eustis and Yeat.
man invited Gov. Harris and myself.
The governor happened to have key
which fitted Gen. Folks medicine case
All of us united in making the robbery
of a vial of Irish whisky, the general
himself being absent, and that was the
dinner! Glorious dinner!
Please God, the quartette still survive
to tell the tale, which &ey do when
ever they meet and can get an audi
encc. Eustis is in Paris, ambassador:
the same cool, sell possessed man in di-
plomacy he used to he under fire; able,
brave and lazy Harris-touching the
eighties-is the dashing, brilliant, i'm
petuous boy he was 80 years ago-and,
silver or gold, or neither, look to-
ward him as / write! Yeatman, obtru-
sive only in his courage on the battle
field, lives the life of cultivated leisure
and unambitious rusticity which de-
lighted him most when he was both
younger and richer than he is, though
he still has his ancestral acres.
That was dinner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
REPRODUCED IN OREGON.
The Red Sea Miracle often Seen in Link
River.


River.
1t is well-kpown fact that at GER
tain times of the year Link river, n
stream mile and q quarter long, which
connects the great water systems above
and below this point, becomes almost
dry, says the klamath Fails Express.
This state of affairs, however, lasts, as
rule, but few hours, during which
time people have been known to walk
across the river, 300 feet wide, without
getting their feet wet. The bottom Of
the river has been dug out in many
places by the action of the water, FORM
ing large potholes, and when tho river
becomes dry these holes are filed with
trout, which are left stranded. At such
times it is a common occurrence to see
men and boys knocking the fish on the
head with clubs, and in this way secure
many good meal.
There are many traditions regarding
this phenomenon among the Indians
here, but the real cause of the low wa
ter in the river is the action of the wind.
The course of the stream is southeast,
and the high winds which prevail in
the spring and fall are from the south,
and blow up the river. The outlet from
the upper lake being small, the force OF
the wind keeps the water back in the
big lake, causing the river to become
very low.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
Case Which Affects the Interest of Every
Savings Bank Deposition.

Judge DAILY, in the appellate term of
the supreme court at New York the
other day handed down a decision
which is of interest to every savings
bank depositor in the country. In il
he holds that when a depositor sub.
scribes to the rules of savings bank
governing deposits, which rules pro-
vide that the presentation of bank
book shall be sufficient evidence of au-
thority to the bank to make any pay
ment to the bearer, such payments shall
be valid when there is no circum,
stance in connection with the presenta-
ton of the pass book to Justify sus-
picion. The decision is in the case of a
depositor of the Citizens savings bank
against that institution, who had nearly
$1,000 on deposit, and which deposit was
Withdrawn by another person who had
obtained possession of his pass book.
Judge Days decision was on appeal.
The case had been tried twice in the
lower courts and in each instance the
decision was in favor of the plaintiff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
CAPTURE A NAVIGATING SHARK
Monster Made Prisoner by Two Fisher
men at Seabright, N. j.

The cottagers and hotel guests at Sea-
bright, N. j., have been talking shark
since the other day, when a lively man.
eater, 10 feet long, was caught by pound
fishermen Cook and Kettle. The
shark, which it is believed will weigh q
ton after being landed on the beach,
was turned into a museum curiosity
and tent erected over him. Alively
business was done by his owners. In a
few hours the fishermen had reaped
over $40 by charging an admission Of
ten cents. The shark is the first cap
tured in many years IN the vicinity of
Seabright, and hundreds of guests
viewed shark for the first time. Just
what disposition the fishermen will
make of the monster is not known, for
as long as the curiosity of the people
lasts and the shark survives they will
continue to exhibit him. The shark
is lively and seems to lie contented in
his new element
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
SOLDIERS DIRE SALUTE.
Cot Powell Finds Out a Wheels Tricks
and Forsakes Amenities.


Although Col. Powell, distinguished
soldier of Uncle Sam, stationed at Fort
Sheridan, ILL.,, was recently learning to
tide bicycle, he determined to be just
as much of soldier as ever, and never
forgot the military amenities. The
colonel was not yet altogether sure Of
his balance, even on the broad road
ways of the reservation, and kept his
eye steadily upon the course. The other
day things went along so finely that on
q slight down grade the colonel pedaled
away, even to scorcher's speed. a sol
der passed and gave his superior sa-
lutte The sturdy colonel never thought
of danger. He never has. True to his
martial instinct, he returned the salute.
twas fatal moment when he turned
his eye from his wheel. His hand had
scarcely reached the handle bars again
when the unruly steed whirled aside
and attacked a lamp post. Off went
the doughty colonel, and wheel and SOL
oier became mixed up in the dirt.
Though the colonel was wounded in
several spots, he did not surrender. He
Ieentered the engagement long enough
to reach the surgeons quarters, and
then several days elapsed before he re-
newed the battle. The lamp post still
bears evidence of attack.
Col. Powell is riding his wheel again,
and such an enthusiast is he now that
he has even subordinated military dis
cipline to circumstances. He discreet
" returns no more salutes. The boys
in blue make it point TO skirmish
along his course as frequently as pos
sible, but the colonel will not be am
pushed. To the most loyal salute he
will not take his hand from the tricky
machine. He just smiles to show how
happy be is, gives nod of recognition,
and scorches on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
NO AUTOGRAPHS FOR HER.
Servant Girl Had No Use for the Check
She Received.

SERVANT oiri IAau no Use TOT the ShecR
She Received.
4 certain family, whose home is in
the suburbs of London, have in their
employ, says Amusing Journal, a
cook, whose ways are invariably SO
methodical and her cooking so near per-
lection that, were she to leave her pres
emit home, one-half of the mistresses in
the district would be eager to secure
her services. Never by any chance has
dinner been late at the Myrtle villa, or
the joint under or over done, neither has
any policeman crossed its threshold.
But, treasure that she is, she came near
to making q change of residence at the
close of her very first months stay.
On the morning of the day upon
which her wages became due, her mis-
tress requested her to step into the
study, where her master was waiting to
pay her. In few moments she rushed
from the study to the kitchen, where
she had left her mistress, and in less
time than it takes to narrate had
given that astonished lady notice.
But whatever is the matter, Mary ?"
inquired her mistress. "What has
your master said or done to annoy
you?"
HE hasn't said nuthin'," replied
Mary, as she flourished a check in her
mistress face, "but he's on'y given me
this for a months slavery. Not me;
amt no ortygraph collector, amt"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
A FRENCH INCIDENT.
Cyclist with Broken Leg Wins
Race


A fatal cycling accident happened re-
Gently at Maison Laffitte. Two young
Englishmen, +. Morris, the steeplechase
Jockey, and E. Davis, first stableman in
the employ of L. Robert, the trainer,
had arranged bicycle match of six
ldlometers from the Maison Laffi tie rail-
way bridge to the Croix de NoaiNes and
back. They had almost completed the
race when Morris, who was o little
ahead, looked back to see how far Davis
was behind, and in doing so hd let his
machine run against the curbstone. The
unfortunate rider came to the ground
and broke-his leg below the knee. Nor
ris, who was following close behind,
could not avoid his fallen opponent and
was thrown heavily to the ground,
where he remained insensible.
Disregarding both his own broken leg
and his friend lying motionless on the
ground, Morris, in his anxiety to win
the race, mounted his bicycle and soon
reached the winning post, with one foot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
/ h q. N. RAILROAD.

NORTH BOUND.
Leave for Austin and the North s.2o am
$50 pm
ARRIVE FROM THE NORTH.
Arrive from Austin and North. $50 an.
SOUTH BOUND,
Leave for Laredo and Mexico. .9.45 am.
ARRIVE FROM THE SOUTH.
Arrive from Laredo and Mexico 7.3O pm.
MI T.-FROM /. & G. N. DEPOT.
TRIMS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Waco, ST. Louis and
kansas City ........ ......... $50 y. n
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City,. -. $50 3. m
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
EAST BOUND.
Leave for Houston, Galveston
and New Orleans. ........... lilo am.
Leave for Houston, Galveston
and New Orleans. ............ 1000 p. m
ARRIVE FROM THE EAST.
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston and Houston. ......... 7.25 q. m.
Arrive from New Orleans, Gal
weston and Houston. 4.25 y no.
WEST BOUND.
Leave for Eagle Pass and Mex
Leave To- FL Psso and San
Francisco. ........ .......... 7.5o am
ARRIVE FROM THE WEST,
Arrive from Mexico and Eagle
Pass. .......-............... IL. 90 an.
Arrive from San Francisco and
vi Paso --...r..... So ..-. 9.D pm.
"A. & A.P. r. R.-MISSION>ROUT
TRAINS LEAVE DAILY.
Leave for Cuero, Houston, Gal
weston and Waco. ........... 900 Am
leave for Beeville, Rockport
and Corpus Cristi. ....... 2.25 pm
TRAINS ARRIVE DAILY.
Arrive from Cuero, Houston,
Galveston and Waco ......... 0S p.m
Arrive from Corpas Cristi, Bee
Vile and Rockport, .......... ! 40 p 10
LEAVE DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAY
Leave Daily, except Saturday, for
Rarrville, Boerne and Comfort 8 30 m
ARRIVES DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAY..
Arrive from Kerrviile. ... 6 80 D II
LEAVE SATURDAY, ONLY.
Leave Tor herrville ..........I2 D n
ARRIVE SATURDAY ONLY.
Arrive from Kerrville, Saturday, 8 30 .. q
s. A. & GULF SHORE r. r.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave San Antonio.... 49,. 500 q. u
Arrive San Antonio..... 49,. LOOP m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04

nodesty that has been prolific of weakness
and disease. Four out of every five women
in America are not perfect women in the
sense of being perfectly healthy. They are
not perfectly equipped for the performance
of the duties of wifehood and motherhood.
Their training has made them feel that it is
better to suffer in silence than to tell of
their trouble and be cured.
The doctors are much to blame for this,
because when treating the diseases pecu-
liarly feminine they invariably insist on ex-
animation and l6cal treatment. That these
things are generally absolutely unnecessary
has been proven by the wonderful success
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription 1t is
a positive specific for all forms of female
weakness and disease. 1t purihes, strength
ems and regulates the organs distinctively
feminine, restoring them to a state of per-
feet health, and IL so doing cures four -ffths
of all the illness of women, for almost all
womanly illnesses spring from this one
cause.
Any woman who wants to know just how
to use the Favorite Prescription, and just
what methods will be surely successful in
her case, may have the desired information,
free of cost if she will write to Dr. X. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the only known
cure for constipation, biliousness, heartburn and
attendant ills. There are many temporary re-
hefs from these troubles, but only one cure. The
Pellets" do not grippe or cause any other un-
pleasantness. Druggists sell them-75 cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
Indian Basket Makers.

A delegation of Indians from the
Grand Ronde reservation make an an
nual outing trip to Portland, Ore, every
year in time 10 attend the Fourth OF
July celebration, and if possible a
circus. They have tents and come in
wagons, some having two horses and
some four. The ostensible purpose of
their visit is to sell baskets. These
they make from hazel twigs, heated in
the fire till they are rendered tough
and pliable and the bark peels Off easily,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
Read This Carefully.

At q Bargain: A stone aud brick
house, Of seven rooms, bath, two
story barn, COW stable. chicken house
water works, lot 140x20s feet; situated on
one Of the highest points around the city;
south exposure. Call and see JOHN T
HAMILTON & Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04
NEW SPECIMEN OF POTATO BUG.
1t Appears in South Dakota and Devours
the Plant.

the PIant.
Farmers near Alexandria, S. D., some
distance north of Sioux City, H., report
the appearance in that section of a po-
tato pest never before seen in the north
west. 1t is a dark green bug about
half an inch long. appears in swarms
and settling ON the potato patches
quickly eats every vine. 1t is extreme
ly lively and hard to catch and when
evers it settles on the face or hands
raises blister. Farmers have been
killing 1t by scattering straw in the
patches, driving the pest into it by beat
ing the vines and then burning straw
and bugs together. Thus far the bugs
have not been numerous nor have their
ravages extended over wide area
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04

on the pedal, the other hanging useless
on the opposite side. Davis was then
carried home, but he died during the
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-04

Women in the
far East are edu-
Gated to a life
of pure sensual
ity. Wrong, of
course, but the
other extreme is
nearly as bad.
Cont n u ally
b a m N e ri n e
a ay on tn e
idea that any
thing connected
with the repro
duction of the
human species
is of necessity
bad and degrad-
ing has had, in
civilized coun-
tries, the effect
of keeping wo-
men inAEnor-
ance and of de-
N-.I1-.- rl-A
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17
An Earthquake.

A series of seismic tremors which
have been disturbing the peace Of
mind OF Comstock people for the past
three or four days, was brought to a
elimination by two sharp shocks at
an early hour this morning. .
%The trembles this morning were
of a truly alarming nature" said a
gentleman who arrived here via, the
grade this forenoon. ave had a little
shaking up at eight minutes of 3
o'clock. 1t was sufficient to waken
most people from their slumbers, but
at just three minutes TOD, pc pie were
well nigh thrown from their beds by
the force Of the shock, which ratified
windows and doors, dislodgei plaster
ing from the ceilings, and carried ter
FOR to the hearts of the imid. There
was scarcely time to recover from this
shock and realize what hal happened
before it was repeated with increa sed
severity, the second severe earthquake
coming just sixty seconds after the
first. People rushed from the houses
and the streets SOC presented an ami
mated spectacle. The earthquake
did no actual damage, but many
brick walls we're cracked. The di-
rection OF the disturbances was from
southeast to northumberland Ga
Zette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17
The Republican Convention.

The Republican convention at st.
Louis was called to order at 1920
o'clock yesterday by Chairman Car
ter. Fairbanks Of Indiana, was Sc
.lected as Temporary Chairman and
after some routine work had been
completed. The usual COMMITTEES were
organized after which the committe
on PermAhent Organization recon
mended that John M. Thurston be
selected as Permanent Chairman,
PThurston's selection as Permanent
Chairman was unanimous. The com.
mite on Resolutions consisted Of ONE
member from each State, Nevada be-
ing represented by A. g. Cleveland.
After q conference with Hanna,
Foraker and Lodge, Plat, on behalf
of New York, proposed the following
as the financial plank OF the platform,
which it is believed will be accepted
by McKinley's managers:
aThe Republican party is unre.
seryedly for sound money. 1t caused
the enactment OF a law providing for
the resumption OF specie payment in
1879. Since then every dollar has
been as good as gold.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17

I'VE are unalterably opposed to
every measure calculated to debsse
our currency or impair Ine credit of
our country. We are opposed to the
free scd unlimited coinage of silver
except by international agreement
and until such agreement can be. OBJ
tanned, we believe that the existing
gold standard should be preserved
We believe that all obligation, wheth-
er inscurrency or paper, issued by the
Government shall be payable in gold
coin, and we favor ul measures de-
signed to maintain the currency IN
violable by the United States
whether coin or paper, at the present
standard. the standard of the most
enlightened nations Of the earth"
At l:50 the convention adjourned
till this morning.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17
Honors for Carson Schools.

Superintendent MCGOWAN received
to-day an award to the Carson pub
lie schools from the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition.
It came as a surprise, as this is the
first notification any one has had that
Nevada took the school medals and it
wa 30 long ago that nearly all the
teachers and pupils had forgotten
that IN exhibit wes made at all.
The award consists Of a bronze
medal in an aluminium vase and a
parchment diploma stating that the
award was for tExhibit of Pupils
Work, Careful Analysis, Neat Ar.
rangement and Th0roughness."
This is a great honor, and a de.
served one, and everybody will take q
special pride in the announcement
Carson News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17
A Doubl. Arllc..lon.

The sad news reached here last
evening that George Fairchild, second
son Of o. L. @. Fairchild, Of Tusca-
rora had died at that place Monday
night. Fer the past year or two
George had been unwen and was sup
posed to be suffering with asthma or
consumption. Since about the first
OF May he had been confined to his
bed and needed constant attention.
Last Sunday his little eighteen
months old boy was drowned, notice
of the sad event being made in these
columns yesterday, and it is thought
that the shock was too much for him,
as from time he grew rapidly worse
and Monday night the summons
which relieved him from all suffering
and earthly cares came to the already
grief-stricken household.
AS near as we oan ascertain he was
born in Austin, Nevada. and was about
25 or 26 years of age. George was a
printer by trade, having worked on
the Times-Review for several years
and during the last session of the leg
islature held ca 'es in the State PRINT.
ing Office. He was a sober, indus
trious, good hearted young man and
was considered one of the most rapid
compositors in the State.
He had been married but a little
over two years and leaves a heart
broken wife. father. mother sister and
brother to mourn hi loss to whom the
sincerest sympathy Vt the entire peo-
pie Of Elko county is extended. May
He WHO watches over and guards us
all console and pour balm over the
wounded hearts and prepare them for
the meeting with their beloved hus-
band, o and brother in the great
hereafter.
Poor George! Little did he think
when proudly he led his bride to the
altar such a short time ago, that the
Angel of Death was so near and
$50
would Don claim him and sever the
ties which bound him to his dear ones
and associates forever.
The poor, heart-broken wife and
mother has a double burden to bear
and no words Of sympathy that can
be uttered by sany earthly being
would suffice to sooth and console her
in her great affliction. Let the spir-
its of her darling child and husband
which have gone before her, be a
shining star in heavens armament to
guide her safely, that in the end she
may once more touch the hands now
cold in death and hear the hushed
voices Of her loved ones.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17

The cure of Rheumatism has often
taxed medical skill, but it's proven
ton has been very easy by an occa-
sional use Of Simmons Liver Regu-
lator. 1t keeps the liver well regulat-
ed, and the system free from poison.
Therein is the secret of health. II
have used it for years for lndiges-
ton and Constipation, and also
found it gives one relief from s;
touch Of Rhe umatism."-N. Hughes.
Lordsburg, N. M. E.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17

Did you ever think how readily the
blood is poisoned by constipation
Bad blood means bad health and Ere
mature old age. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills
overcome obstinate constipation.
For sale by M. fl. Miller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-06-17
lrpNEspAY .guREd1g1Saa
SALMAGUNDl.

rsus on last nights train.
At Reinharts they are showing
dies and Misses toboggan csrss G:
! cts. Something new. y
We are pleased to note that Mr..
HeBride is somewhat better to-day.
Fred Reinken and family came in
cn their home in Lamoille to-day.
Reinhart has some daisy golf and
cycle caps at Is cts. cash. Never
i'd for less than IS cts.
The California Democratic State
Invention met at Sacramento yes
rday.
Jesse Snider, formerly a resident
lElko, but now OF Tuscarora, came
pvn hast night.
DR.. g. F. Moore, Dentist, Elko.
own and bridge work. Teeth with
tplates. Office at residence. y
Enroll Taber, WHO has been attend
school in San Francisco. returned
me last night.
Ross Wright, who has been in town
some time past, went up to Hal
Il this morning.
lou never saw such an assortment
mems and boys straw hats as
be at Remnants. They are to be
lltheap for cash.. +
ID. Bradley, superintendent of the
paontory Land & Cattle Co., ar
d on No. 4 to-day.
One-legged athlete gave a per-
nance on the street last night and
" quite a crowd. 7
pave Casper has lust received a
lot of samples OF Spring and
amer clothing which will be made
p1der from Sl3 ~ up.
ls. George Russell and two daugh-
Misses Ida and Margaret, ar
dtrom Reno last night.
W. Spence, a prominent mining
Of Sprucemont, came down yes
ay and returned this morning,
Be 81. Louis convention adjourned
siternoon till tomorrow at In
without making any nominal
bile you are looking for a change
be weather. examine the latest
srns in wall paper at the Postof-
ALI goods first class and at the
= living prices. Call in and ex
p my stock. No trouble to show
/. N. Sherwood.
m county, California, people are
ling their neighbours and them
rs with glowing accounts OF dis
fis of gold.
Geo. Andersen has opened q
Aop in the building two doors
q the Free Press Office and IL
wed to do all kinds OF tin, sheet
and copper work at reasonable
:, Repairing OF all kinds prompt.
pne. :
. said that the poison from the
Ola mad dog may be n~eutrslised
[aahing the wound as soon as pos.
IN warm vinegar and water, and
|. ping a little muriatic acid into
= Found.
new and complete Spring and
aer line Of gents and children't
y 'lg, furnishing goods, hats ano
boots and shoes at marvellous.
prices. Have also added DRY
70 the above stock. The lates,
y ladies' Summer waists at @
A%sDER's. +
amor r. Sadler yesterday in
atae Reno Gazette that he had
'Oelved a telegram informing
y he had won his case in the
20 Court and viii draw the
n'fs salary.