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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
Rn.sia,s Plagne OF Rodents.

Russia has suffered from genuine
plague of rats and mice, and the story
is attractively told by the United States
Consul Heenan at Odessa, in report
to the state department. The vermin
first appeared in southern Russia in
the autumn of 1898, and they increased
in number with marvellous rapidity,
owing to the heavy grain harvests
leaving much unthrashed grain, and to
the mild weather. In addition to the
common house and field mouse, another
and new variety appeared, having a
long sharp nose. These lnice overran
every place, and they moved in vast
numbers like armies, and in instances
did not hesitate TO attack men and ami
mails. While the rats were not so nu-
merous as the mice, they were more de-
structive, eating everything, gnawing
away woodwork, and even running en-
tire buildings. After exhausting all
other means, the plague was finally
terminated in 1894 by resort to bacteri-
ology, when the vermin were destroyed
by the incubation of a few rodents
with contagious disease germs.-Wash-
ington Post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
FIGHTING PESTS BY STEAM.
How They Carry on the War Against In
sects in Australia.

sects in Australia.
The somewhat novel system of en-
ploying steam with sulphur vapors and
other chemicals for the purpose of de-
stroying various kinds of insect pests
is turning out quite success, says the
Australasian. By the pressure of
steam the disinfecting vapors are
forced to the very bottom of every hole
and crack in the tree, and without any
doubt reach the seat of the disease,
thereby thoroughly destroying all in
sect life, together with any larvae and
eggs which may be at the bottom of the
hole. Any loose bark is also pene-
trated, and if the Goblin moth grub is
there its fate is sealed. 1t is claimed
that mealy bug, red spider and a host
of other pests can be eradicated by the
same method. The patentee, S. Lowe,
has just finished steaming and fumi-
eating q number of orange and lemon
trees in the northeastern district, the
results being highly satisfactory. The
government entomologist, in his valu-
able book on obstructive Insects"
refers to the great superiority of steam
power machines for the purpose of de-
stroying insects over those worked by
hand,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
A DOG STORY.
Rescue Two of Their Kind That Were In
Distress.


One of the most peculiar incidents
in the annals of animal instinct oc-
CURED in Rutlandshire recently, the
facts of which, says Parsons, are as
follows: Squire " is one of the
best known characters in that part of
the country. A few days ago he missed
two of his best sporting dogs, and his
general superstition was that they had
been stolen. Recently, however, he
was surprised to see one of his pets
walk into the house, followed a min
ute later by the other, both wearing
the appearance of utter restitution.
Investigation revealed the following
facts: While out shooting a neighbor
came across u broken bank on his es-
state, and two of his dogs showed I'M
easiness at a hole in the ground. Moth
ing he could do would induce the dogs
to leave the spot, and he finally Sc
cured spade and began digging for
the cause of the trouble. Eight feet
of earth was dug away before the truth
was out. Then he discovered the two
dogs, evidently buried from their own
exertions in endeavoring to chase a
rabbit.
They had been there for 10 days and
were nearly famished. On their re-
turn to the squire's house they were
followed by the animals who had res
cued them, and prompt treatment
saved the lives of both.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
FALSE ECONOMY.
Waste of Time More Than Balanced Price
of Finished Article.

OF rIntbhtu
In an article in recent number of
CASTER Magazine Mr.. II. Hansen gives
an illustration of what he calls an ex-
ample of false shop economy. Aside
from it's interest and the lesson it sug-
gests, it reminds me of an instance
which was related to me not long ago.
Mr.. Hansen's article says:
Not long ago 1 was employed by a
firm who concluded to make grinder
themselves rather than purchase one.
They had the craftsmen, pattern
makers, machinists and molders, with
plenty of wood and pig iron in the back
ground, so it entered their mind that
there could not be much expense at
tached TO converting this into whatever
they saw fit. Owing to the ignorance
of their foundry foreman, who was not
accustomed to this class of work, the
main casting or bed was cast three
times before producing passable piece
of work. The smaller parts were the
same way, and there was hardly a piece
connected with it that was made on the
first trial. In nearly every case success
came only after some experience had
been paid for. When it came to assem-
bling, have a distinct recollection of
several pieces refusing to be put to-
gether. Parts which should have been
cast separately were consolidated to
mako it easier for the pattern-maker
and machinist-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
PERSONAL MENTION.
1T. Derryberry, of Fort Worth,
is at the Maverick.

H. t. Derryberry, of Fort Worth,
is at the Maverick.
Mr.. E. Hertzberg left yesterday
for visit to Monterey.
Mrs. A. Armstrong and child, Of
Cotulla, are at the Maverick.
City Physician Menger has re-
turned from visit to the country.
w. H. Graham, tax collector OF
Dewitt county, is in the city from
Cuero. He is a guest at the
Mahncke.
F. Holchneider and family, Of
San Pedro, Mex, are at the
Mahncke.
Miss X. Purcell, Of Saltillo, Mex,
is visiting in the city and is aguest
OF the Mahncke.
III. Burney came in from Fort
Worth last night and is stopping
at the Mahncke.
The father of Mr.. j. p. Andrews
is visiting him at his home, NO.
12S Omaha street.
Mr.. Cue. Klamt went over to
Austin yesterday, to attend court
there as a witness.
Ernest Hadra, who has been re-
visiting his home in San Antonio,
left today for Dallas.
Eugene Schoch, brother Of
Principal Schoch, OF the High
school, left yesterday for his return
to his duties in the State univer-
sity in Austin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
They Don't Forget Sammy Gray.

70 the Daily LIGHT:
San Antonio's city council is
composed Of gentlemen who know
how to transact business in a bust
ness way. At their session held
on the 9th, they promptly voted
5000 to pay Mr.. Sammy Grsy's pen
sion for the months Of March and
April, and then adjourned. In this
connection, 1t may be incidentally
remarked that no appropriation
was made to pay the police and
firemen any portion OF the six or
seven months salaries due them.
WAITER FOR PAY DAY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
THE PRECISE MAN.
Advice as to the Manner of Putting ON .
Postage Stamp.


Postage Stamp.
when you put postage stamp on
an envelope" said a precise man to his
son, you should put it on square and
true, in the upper right-hand corner,
and as near as possible to the margain
of the envelope. You put it on at the
right-hand corner for the convenience
of the stampers in the post Office, so
that it may be uniform in location with
the stamps on other envelopes and so
more conveniently and expeditiously
stamped; you should study the comfort
of others as well as yourself. You
should put it as near as possible to the
corner, so that the canceling stamp
will be less likely to deface and so per-
haps to obscure the address on the en-
velope.
you should put it on square and true
because that is the methodicaI and
proper way to do. Many persons are
disturbed by the appearance of
stamp put on in careless and slipshod
manner. And 1 can easily imagine that
such practice might work positive in
jury to you. You might have occasion
to write to man on matter of business
that was of importance to you. You
might compose and write this letter
with faithful care and set forth what
you had to say with commendable
clearness and precision, and yet upset
it all by slapping on stamp carelessly;
the recipient might judge you by the
one slight act done naturally rather
than by the studied work done with
purpose.
MY son, don't do it; put the stamp on
where it belongs, so that the little touch
of color will grace the envelope and not
deface it,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
WITH THE SIX HUNDRED.
An English Soldier Who Participated In
Many Famous Battles.

Many Famous Battles.
The death but recently occurred at
Chatam of William Henry Faulkner,
one of the few survivors of the 600 who
took part in the famous Balaklava
charge, says the London Daily News.
Born in Inverness, Faulkner, at the
age of II, joined the Fourth Light dra-
goons. In the course of few months
he was sent out to the Crimea, and his
regiment was speedily under fire. In
charging the Russian guns at Bala-
klaya he received bullet in his neck,
where it remained until the day of his
death, being deeply buried in the mus
cles. The young dragon attacked the
Russian who fred the shot and cut him
through with his saber from shoulder
to side, severing his body completely.
The horrors of the war were too much
for young fellow of Faulkner's age,
and he was invalidated home, suffering
from mental alteration.
Upon his restoration to convalescence
Faulkner Joined the Royal marines and
again saw active service in the Indian
mutiny. He was present at both the
relief of Lucknow (November II, 1857,
and its recapture March 10, 1889. He
also fought at Cawnpore in the battle
of December 6, 1857, and was severely
wounded by blow from club welded
by giant sepoy. He had himself bay
oneted three of the enemy previous to
being rendered hors du combat.
Faulkner completed 81 years service
in the Royal marines and then retired
on a meager pension, afterward getting
employment as laborer. The deceased
was SO years of age.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02

ocS IoJ me, lies sasf5suIp nv SsINYvIM
yVNIds IoJ sszLsvTd aAH3G .ssIfW III ESQ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
NEWS IF THE COURTS.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
Pr. Smitl vs.. B. Van Hoesen ct
al al, on note judgment for plain
. III. Won Ioehring VS.. George
White, damages; on trial.
NEr SUITS FILED.
T. C. Eros VS.. Frank S. Taylor,
note.
Francis Smith & Co. VS.. Fred.
Ilgner, mop and foreclosure Of lieI
on lands Il Val Verde county.
Francis Smith & Co. vs.. Thos.
Rogers, pies and foreclosure of
lien on lads in McMullen county.
Henry,killman, colored, was ar.
rested b,Deputy Constable Green
this moiing for assault and bat
terry. Hbeat up his wife at their
home O Wyoming street.
The ounty poorhouse superin-
tendens report for April was ap-
proveby the county commission
ers tn morning and is as follows {:
Paup, record, 40; hospital record,
81; give record, 2.
Frscis Smith & Co. VS.. Juan NJ
Bali notes and foreclosure on
Iandin Nueces and Duvsi coun-
ties.
EAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Diver and San Antonio Invest
meI Co. to Fifth National bank,
lot9, 80, 81, 81, block 10; lots q,
2S, block IL; lots l to 6, block
3O?ts % to %, block 80 lots 80 to
80, ock 40; lots 81 to "a, block 40,
in nth Heights; $5,27S.
ton Hslamunda to A. G. de
la lente, 80 acres, II miles south
we OF the city, on the Calaveras
cr& and north of the Goliad road !;
SO
COURT NOTES.
IN Neal, charged with threat
eng to kill j. X. Lamm, is hav-
il a hearing before Justice De.
W.
he county clerk issued a mar
re license this morning to Hen
Klockenkemper and Anna
QetZner.
'aul Grona has been arrested
a charge OF swindling under $50.
3 complainant is r. A. Serna.
3 trouble is about three soft
I'd cows.
Prof. A. E. Fitzpatrick, charged
tn aggravated assault and bat.
", waived examination before
stice Devine this morning and
bond was fixed at $500.
Richard F. Hines ct al, heirs of
chard and Elmira c. Hines, to
1olph Sahm, 1872 acres on the
bolo creek and 120 acres Of the
birth end of survey 1862, in Comal
unity, on the Cibolo creek; $4.25O.
1t was the case Of the Providence
Washington Insurance Co., against
ne G. H. and s. A. Ry. Co., in
hitch judgment was rendered for
laintiff and defendant gave notice
appeal, and not Ernestine Kemp
Ter against the NJ. X. and T. Ry,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
Desolate Women and Children.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 2.-The
steamship Miowers brings the
particulars of an explosion in the
Drummer colliery near Wellington,
New Zealand, March 9th. or the
sixty men entombed not one es-
capped death. All but twelve were
married men, most of them with
large families and by their death
two hundred aud fifty women and
children were left desolate. .
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
Seriously Injured Only.

KANSAS CITY, May "A special
from Perry, o. T., says: "Rev. G..
B. Mckinney, the cowboy preacher
from Texas, is not dead as pre-
viously reported, but is very seri-
,ously injured"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02
A Sick Man Should Not Live

II he feared to depend upon fellow man.
-''what is DOCTOR" A fellow mah you can
depend upon He knows the ills that you
have and what to do for you, providing he is
skillfuL Or. Hathaway 4 Co. are undouoted-
ly the most skiful specialists. They are
honest, and you can depend on what they tell
you. They make a true and genuine special
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-02

ty of all delicate dis
eases peculiar t.
man and woman kind
and undoubted yare
the leading ard most
successful in the
United States. Call
on or write them for
a free opinion OF
your case.
sPECIALTIES-
blood Poisoning, Ner-
vous Debility, Kid
ney and Bladder
TROUBLES, Eczema,
Spimples. u lCers,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
WHY NOT APPRECIATE THIS OFFER?

Now is the time for the tourist [,
take advantage OF what is offered here
and visit the celebrated summer re.
sorts, reached by the Mobile ~ Ohil
Railroad. Round trip tickets, at grea
~ reduced rates. are on sale TO all the
summer resorts in New England and
the Eastern States, the Waite, Adirou.
dac aud AIleghdny Mountains, Canada
and Michigan; the great Northwest
with its attractions, and nearer home,
the great Mexican Gulf Coast. Double
daily fast through trains are run, with
Pullman. Buffet. Drawing Room
Sleeping cars Tickets arc good to re
turn until November /, 1896.
Cali on or write The nearest Mobile
" Ohio ticket agent who will be
pleased to furnish particulars about
the different results, how TO reach
them. distances, time, rates, etc, or
address e. POSEY,
GEM Pass. Agt. Mobile, Ala.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
About EStraYS..

Sec. 1718 says: A person claiming to
be the owner Of any animal taken up as
an estray may make proof of his title
to the satisfaction of the ranger, who
shall thereupon issue his order to the
person having the estray in his custody,
to deliver the same to such owner on
payment of the lawful charges to be as:
certained and stated by the ranger.
Sec. 1926 says The ranger may sexe
and sell any cstray which shall not be
delivered according to law, and shall be
allowed for such seizure the same fees
as a sheriff is entitled TO for executing a
writ Of execution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
The report that w. G.. p. Breckin.


The report that w, G.. P. Breckin-
ridge would be a candidate for congress
again this fall brings forth the following
from the Chattanooga News: 1.-THE
political remains of Hon. w. C. P.
Breckenridge, late of Kentucky, are to
make an earnest plea for resurrection at
the coming congressional convention.
Had the voters of his old district resor-
ted to cremation instead of cauteriza-
ton when they last had the odoriferous
personality of their late representative
before them they might have been re-
lleved OF their present embarrassment.
We have n'abiding faith that the good
women of MIR. Breckenridge's former
district will see that no stone is rolled
away from his political sepulchre.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
To Snnday-SchOol Workers of the
State,

The Seventeenth Annual Convention
of the Sunday Schools of Mississippi will
be held at Wesson, Wednesday, Thurs =
day and Friday, July %, % and "a,
1896.
Each school is entitled to two dele
gates in addition to the Superintendent
Pastors are ex -oificio members. Coun-
ty Conventions are entitled to seven del
egates each.
Delegates pay full fare going, secure
receipt from agents, which will entitle
them to return tickets at one third reg
ular rate.
The citizens of Wesson cordially in
wife all who feel an interest in Sunday
school work to attend the convention.
Homes will be provided for every dele
gate and visitor.
Schools are earnestly requested to Sc
lect delegates by July 18th, and send
names to Mr.. c. R. Dale, Wesson, Miss.
Full information concerning the CON
vention will be cheerfully furnished by
Hon. M. A. Montgomery, Chairman
d xecutive Committee, Oxford; Mr.. c..
Mills, secretary, Columbus, or the
higned at Yazoo City,
rNsnBs4,, III, - ~,
nndsr balloon. The
j. G.. MCGUIRE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
The Gulf Coast.

Capt. W. H. Hardy in an article re-
Gently published shows the great advan-
tages Mississippi has in her seacoast and
how much revenue is lost to the state il
neglecting to improve it. We make the
following extracts i:
I'VE have about ninety miles of beau
tiful s~eacoast, indented with bays, in
lets and harbors, and yet, for the lack
Of proper improvements, they are prac-
%tically useless for commercial purposes.
Our chief products are cotton and lum
Der, most of which are exported and
as we have no ports of our own we are
forced to export through ports outside
our state, and that, too, when we have
a better harbor naturally than any of
our sister states.
Bishop Galloway, in a letter to the
chairman of the Legislative committee
said: Ship Island, natures own i'm
mense breakwater of nine or ten miles
in length, forming a perfectly secure
barrier against storms and heavy seas,
with a depth of water inside varying
from twenty five to forty feet, and of
sufficient breadth for any number Of the
largest ships in the world, gives us one
of the finest harbors on the planet. |
have recently returned from Il voyage a.
round the world and had opportunity of
seeing the harbors Of all the great ma
tons. With but few exceptions have |
seen n naturally equal to Ship Island
harbor, and not one, at so trihing a cost
could be made to yield such ample re-
turns.
Whilst believe this is true, it is more
than l ever claimed for it but do claim
that it is the best in the United States,
except, perhaps, Portland, Me, and San
francisco, Cal. At the recent session
of the Legislature | secured the passage
OF a joint resolution ~instructing our rep
resentatives in congress to secure an APP
preparation of $500, 900 for dredging a
channel 500 feet wide and 20 feet deep
to connect the pier of the G. and S. 1.
Railroad with the harbor. That pier is
now being constructed out 1900 feet into
Mississippi sound, where it will reach
IA feet of water.
With this channel dredged the cotton
planters of Mississippi could a nearly
a million dollars annually in the cost of
marketing the cotton crop, 1t would
also open the markets of all the world to
untold millions of dollars worth of
finest timber in the world. now prac-
worthless because of the enor-
nous expense of getting it to market.
Then with the Ship Island harbor CON
nected by a ship canal with the pier of
he Gulf and Ship Island Railroad mon
~ could be readily had to complete that
'oad to jackson, Tenn, thus giving us
l part of a great transcontinental high
way OF commerce, connecting with the
canal on the south and Chi
on the north, and so add other
Millions to the wealth of our state and
make her commercially independent.
Mobile has had her two millions or
more, New Orleans thirty millions, Gal
Teston over six millions, and why should {
Gulfport have half a million, when J.
t would give us a better harbor than d,
,ither Of the othersP'' !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
Low VACATION RATES,

Effective June 1st., 1896, and contin
uing until Sept. 50th, 1896, the Queer
q Crescent Route will offer low reduced
rates for the round trip to all the promi
nent resorts in the North. Fine equip.
ment, fast time and close connections
make this route the choice of summer
tourists. Full information with regard
to rates, schedules and sleeping car fare
Will be given on application to any agent
of the G. g. C.
l.. HARDY, G.P.A.
New Orleans, La,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
II May do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller of Irving, III. writes
mat he had a severe kidney trouble
ior many years. with severe pains in
ms back and also that his bladder was
Affected lie tried many so call d kid.
ney cures but without any 600 re.
suit About n year ago he began use
OF Electric Blttcrs and found relief at
once Electric Bitlers is especially a.
dapted 10 cure of all Kidney and Liv.
er troubles and often gives almost in.
s,aIt rcIIef. One trial will prove our
statement. Price only 80 cents at all
drug stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20

Mr.. JAS. PerduP, an old soldier resi-
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afflicted with rheumatism but received
prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlaln's Pain Balm. lie snvs
AT times NV back would ache so bad
~ could hardly raise up. II | had
not gotten relief | would not be here
TO write these few lines. Chamber.
lain's Paiu Balm has done me n great
deal of good and | feel very thankful
for it," For sale by druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20

The inhalation of oxygen is fast be
coming to the society belle what smok
ing opium is to the Chinaman-she can
not exhist without it, 1t is fast becom
ing the fashion to take oxygen, not only
for some particular form of disease, but
because it tones up and builds up the
system. There is a big establishment
in New York where a woman can have
her nails m%anicured, hair shampooed
and face made up, and between times
she can have her fortune told, listen to
music and afterwards take her oxygen.
A fascinating program. BY the time
she takes it all in she is a new
-Picayuue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

The Best Salvc in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, sores, Ulcers, Salt
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
The Ideal Panacea.

JAS. L. Frnuces, Alderman, Chicago,
Gays. Il regard DR.. Kings New Dis
eovcry us an ideal panacea for Coughs,
Colds, Lung Complaints, having used
it in ny family tor the last five years,
TO the exclusion of physicians pre-
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Rev. John Bnrgus, Keokuk, Iowa
writes /: II have been u Minister 81 the
Methodist Episcopal Church for fifty
years or more. aud have never found
anything SO beneficial, or that gave me
such speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this Ideal Cougl
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.

For this occasion Ticket agents of the
Mobile and Ohio r. h. at coupe sta
tons Mobile to Red Bud inclusive will
sell tickets to Chicago and return at one
st-class limited fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale south of Column
bus, Ky. July 3rd to 9TH, 1896. North
of Columbus, Ky, July 18th to 9th. All
tickets limited until July IL, 1896.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-20

The st. Louis convention wa not
without its funereal procession. The
reports say there was not a dry eye in
the room when Teller spoke and Sena-
tor Cannon, of Utah, wept, crying aloud
as he pleaded for his state. This was
the most glorious part of the victory for
the eastern republicans. Manley said
the East forced the convention to accept
the gold STANDARD