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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Spain is deluged with regrets over
the assassination Of Canovas. What
the government will conclude to do has
not yet been learned. Campos is spok-
en- of, but that would be back
down.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Mobile thinks that it is well to have
things coming her own way, so she
DEGREES ownership of her waterworks
and her sewerage system. They are
parts of one whole and should be SO
owned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Dull times are these for pushing
around a subscription for big rail
road enterprise, but such enterprises
if put ON their feet will prove the sal
walton of this city from any stagna-
ton that may threaten her. 1t re-
quires courage to go ahead, but it
will pay.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The assassin of Canovas turns out
to be tramp anarchist printer. He
was mixed up in the Barcelona mat
ter, but left the city before the affair
was actually consumated. He is
tough.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The rain dispenser has been doing
some good work in North Texas, and
an occasional shower in South Tex
as shows that this part of the vineyard
is remembered, but it wants rain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The New York shippers agree to
stand by the new line to Galveston,
so that they continue in operation.
They know that competition is the on
ly assurance of decent water rates.
Correct.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

1t is tough, when the whole people
are so deeply in sympathy with the
Cubans, to see the filibuster vessels
that bring them aid and munitions,
tied up by the United States war
steamers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

If Hoke Smith settled that trouble
in the Atlanta factory, as reported, he
has done good thing. His being
poor government officer does not in
terfere with his being good arbitra-
tor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Cuba has the yellow fever epidemic,
Alabama has the smallpox epidemic,
Bryan has the free silver epidemic
all North America has the Klondlke
epidemic, and now which is the worst'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

That rate war between New York
and Galveston is getting whitfield to the
fine point of nothing. From 50 cents
a hundred to 2 cents hundred is a
big drop. The railroads are coming
in,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Blessed are those whose neighbors
are not of such character that il is
necessary to erect a ten-foot fence be-
tween them. Verify their chicken
shall dwell in security.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The anthracite coal miners are wait
ing to see the outcome of The strike of
the bituminous coal pickers. If the
present strike succeeds, then the other
one will follow Bad business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The man who is fined for an unsuc-
cessful attempt to commit suicide has
rough time of it in this world, but
then it is a lesson to others to do bet
ter when they try.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Hawaii is preparing the way for an
nexatiOn. That decree excluding
Chinese is a mark upon the sands of
the Pacific possession indicating that
the American tide is rising.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

There will be no hitch in cOmplet-
ing the Alabama cruiser or account of
a want of structural iron. The Cramps
will supply what is needed at the gov
eminent price. $500 a ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The United States is keeping faith
with Spain, and until Congress meets
there will be no let up in the vigil
lence exercised to prevent filibuster
vessels from leaving these shores.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
md and Russia,

England and Russia, professed
friends of Greece have so managed
affairs in the interest of the Turk that
there is not a grease spot left in the
Turkey carpet of the Ottoman en-
pire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

The miners are making progress in
so far as more men are quitting work,
but hunger is making progress too,
and many of the miners are out of
provisions and must soon go to work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Sanders, the ex-senator from Mon
tana is of the opinion that the silver
drop is permanent, or at least that no
gold discoveries will restore silver to
its old place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Trade outlook is bright and the cal
amity bowler is off the track and his
tire busted, but all the same the free
trade statesmen and editors continue
10 curse the tariff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Those Texans who went to New
England a month ago to take it cool
in the islands upon the coast are wa
ter bound in Boston and wonder when
summer is coming in that region.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

Mr.. Dan c. Bitter, from date, has
been given entire charge of the City
circulation of the Daily and Sunday
Light and will deliver papers to sub
scribers and collect for same. All
complaints for non-delivery and
changes can be given to him or tele-
phoned to the office. Taa
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager, San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
PLEASE READ.

will offer special inducements dur
ing the summer months on complete
outfits. Call and get prices.
7-29-tf d. ]. WOODWARD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

In its new pronouncing lexicon of
Alaska words the Washington Star
pronounces Juneau as though it was
spelt Jonah. 1t will rot be a whale
that will swallow that Jonah, only a
common yellow sucker.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Corsicana appears to have plenty Of
oil She should pour some of 1t on the
troubled senatorial waters. A flask OF
it in Mills coat pocket would not hurt
that statesman.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Kansas is preparing to sup sorrow
il she does not quash that effort of the
local courts to buck against the Fed
eral orders. She is not bigger than
her old Uncle Sam.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Hailstones act as patent break on
an Iowa train and stop it, but no such
happenings are ever recorded in this
section. A rain that would stop pic
MICS is a rarity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Lold Salisbury laughs at the snal
that his own lack of firmness aud con
sistency has created in the threads of
the eastern question. He laughs best
who laughs last.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Kentucky Republicans are in session
today, and there is little nervousness
felt lest the old fight of the factions
would crop up. There are enemies
enough without the camp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

As the sober second thought comes to
the Democratic congressman from
Texas they do not think it advis-
able to shy their castors into the SEN
atorial ring just at this stage of the
game.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Russia is not so rough country as
is generally imagined. She has every
facility for smoothing things. as she
produces nearly 10000 barrels of oil
every day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Seventy cents is offered on the spot
for Texas wheat and refused. VIII
some one rise up with the information
as to the spot which bar silver is
selling at that figger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Old General Humidity has been
marshalling his forces in Texas lately
and it makes things decidedly sultry.
But General Rain has not yet put in
his appearance on the parade.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

Prompt measures and careful treat
ment of patients is killing the small
pox business in Alabama. The pest
houses are being emptied and few
cases are reported to take their plac-
as
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
Educate Your Bowels with Casoarets.

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
l0e, 25c. II C. G. G. fail druggists refund money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

All contracts or bills must be approx
ed by the Secretary or Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11

springs Of best quality Body @ in wide by made Of bes
full All forgngs clips bolts etc. made Of best Norway iron
handsomely striped Each complete with shafts leather DASH
written with
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington,
Ind, Sum-" writes: you have a val
uabel prescription in Electric Bitters,
and 1 can cheerfully recommend 1t for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and
as general system tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1925 Cot
tage Grove avenue, Chicago, was all
run down, could not eat nor digest
food, had backache which never left
her and felt tired and weary. bit six
bottles Of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength. Price
so cents and 81. Get bottle at F..
Kalteyer & Sons drug store
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

Sheriff CampbelIs force of depu-
ties is busy summoning witnesses for
the special term of the Thirty-seventh
District court, which conyenes Mon
day.
"A surprise party was rendered
Miss Nora Oswald at her home, POP
Vinton street, Wednesday night, in
honor of her birthday anniversary.
Henry Merritt is suffering from a
wrenched leg sustained at New Braun
fels yesterday while assisting a lady
from the train at the New Braunfels
depot.
The Teutonia Singing society gath
cred at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Dukes on Centre street last
night and rendered serenade to this
newly married couple. Mr.. Dukes,
who is member of the society, was
also made present by the Teutonias.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Hon. County Commissioners court Of
Bexar County for the supplying and
laying of water mains from the
County Court House to the County
Jail, also for the supplying of the wa
ter mains separately from the laying
of the same. Bids will be opened at
IL o'clock a. m. Saturday, August
%, 1897. The Court reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. Each bid
must be accompanied by certified
check of 500 to be forfeited to the
County in case the party to whom the
contract is awarded fails to enter into
contract and furnish the bond requir-
ed by the court. Specifications of the
work can be seen at the Office of Mr..
II. b. Salliway, at the County Court
House. Published by order of court.
Sna Antonio Texas, August 21st,
A. D., 1897. THAD. w. SMITH,
County Clerk, BeXar County, Texas.
S-22-7t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the San Antonio &
Arkansas Pass Railway company will
be held at the office of the company in
the City of San Antonio, BeXar coun-
ty, Texas, on Wednesday, the first day
of September, A. D., 1897, that being
the first Wednesday of said month, for
the purpose of electing directors and
the tranaction of such other business
as may be brought before it.
NJ. D.MONSERRATE,
Attest:
REAGAN HOUSTON, Sec'y.
S-3-30t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

GUS ALBERS, Teacher Of Violin
and Mandolin. Add. Thos. Goggan &
Bros. Sz11-tf.
II crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in a husky voice; and
then he took dose of One Minute
Cough Cure is unequalled for throat
and lung troubles. Il. Reuss, 104 East
Commerce street.
Mary Alexander, aged 8 days, died
last Tuesday at No. 1858 Cevallos
street, Ward /, from consumption
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
HURRAH FOR SAN ANTONIO.

The government report for the cur
rent year ending July 1, 1897, giving
the output of all beers in the United
States has just been issued. 1t shows
our great industry the San Antonio
Brewing association, at home called
the City Brewery, selling 100000 kegs
of beer more than any rival brewery
in the south. This is certainly a
splendid showing for this concern, as
well as for San Antonio, as hereto
fore the large New Orleans breweries
were in the lead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

Police Officer Joe Khouri is suffer
ing with a broken thumb, sustained
while bringing in an obstinate prison
er Wednesday night.
ID. L. Diggs, the East Commerce
street barber, has pust recovered from
an attack of the dengue.
The Loftin House, on Dolorosa
street, changed hands yesterday, Mrs.
Boone now having charge of it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
PILES ARE EASILY CURED.

Nature has provided specific for
piles. 1t is the active principle of the
common buckeye. This principle is
extracted by special process and in
combination with other remedies
forms Tabler's Pile Ointment.
This ointment cures nothing but
piles, but it cures blind, bleeding pro-
tubing piles every time. 1t makes
operations needless; cures when opera
tons fail This is why physicians re-
commend it. Bottles 80 cents. In
special tubes for handy application,
75 cents. Can be sent by mail. Sold
by Z. Reuss and G. Schasse. 1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION.

This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle Is
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop-
ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis. La Grippe, Cold in
the head and for Consumption. 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, is sure cure. 1t is always
well to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We guar
antee perfect satisfaction or refund the
money. Free trial bottles at r. Kali
teyer & Sons drug store. Regular
size. so cents and ST. 6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

Some time ago, a little bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and d.
arrhoea Remedy fell into my hands,
just at the time when my little two
year-old boy was terribly afflicted. His
bowels were beyond control We had
tried many remedies, to no purpose.
but the little bottle OF Collie. Cholera
and Diarrrhoea Remedy speedily cured
him.-William F. Jones. oglesby, Ga.
For sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

"A trolley party is being arranged
for next Monday night over the lines
of the San Antonio street car COM
pany.
"A case Of scarlet fever on King
William street has been reported to
the health office.
Home Literary and Social club
meets next Sunday evening.
Three colored laborers engaged in
a fight yesterday out on Monumental
street and Washington Elliott got a
crack over the head with club that
rendered him hors du combat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
AN EARLY WINTER

An early and severe winter is pre-
dicted for this section by some of the
close observer of nature. One of the
signs to indicate this is the fact that
the ants in the river bottoms.
Wherever there are trees they are
already at work gathering in the
green elaves, drying them and carry
ing them into their nests in large
quantities for winter forage.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs. but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers. E. Reuss, 104 East
Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
FOR RENT.

Building on northeast corner of
Commerce and East streets, 64xS0
feet, two stories and basement, large
hall on second floor. Apply to L.
WOLFSON. 12-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child. softens the gums,
aliays all pain, cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoae. %
cents bottle. 9-27-1yr-ecd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
mig Mn. the Tower.

The tower of Babel at Babylon was
composed of eight square towers. one
upon the other, the pile being $50 feet
high. Babylon was square, Is miles
on each side, the walls being 81 feet
thick and $40 feet high.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

1t heals e=---vthing except a brok-
en- heart, may be said Of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal
diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, letter,
eszema and all skin troubles may be
cured by 1t quickly and permanently.
E. Reuss. 1O4 East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
PLEASE READ.

I will offer special inducements dur
ing the summer months on complete
outfits. Call and get prices.
7-29-tf D. ]. WOODWARD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

BE A MAN AMONG
MEN How to- do this
has beeu the study of
DR.. Hathe way \ Co.
for years and the ex-
peIience they have
has enabled them to
build many a man to
a condition of perfect
health even after
Other physicians ; ave
failed. In the sue
cessiul treatment OF
those special diseases
peculiar to men and
women DR.. Hathaway
Il Co maintain the
lead and intend to
keep it. SKILL, HON.
EsTY and ExPKRIEScK
always count, and
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
RARGAIN IN TYPE

For Sale: 500 pounds Bourgeolse;
300 pounds Minion; 200 pounds Nou
pareil Roman type, in 800 81 IlIIlnn
Also 80 fonts Of display letter-]ob
faces. Apply to 7. b. Johnson Man
eyer. g A. Light. l2-lnit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
NEW DUCK RULES.

1t is certain there will be no more
great big bags of ducks made by San
Antonio shooters the coming winter
at Gum Hollow, in the Coleman-Ful-
ton pasture, on the coast, as new rules
recently made provide that each bag
must be limited to twenty-five ducks.
A violation of this rule will mean for
fixture of permits to the shooters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
BUCKLIN's ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all skin erup-
lions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by +. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
RaciIIi That Defy X Raw.

DR.. J. Brunton Blaikie, president of
the Edinburgh Royal Medical society,
after experimenting largely, has con-
cluded that the tubercule and diph-
iberia bacilli are not affected by ex-
posure to < RAYS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
sRaoIRLrIes. {,

Specific blood poisoning, nervous debility,
kidnek and urinary difficulties, hydrocecle,
skin and blood diseases Of all kinds, catarrn
and diseases of women.
Call on or address DIR. HATHAWAY q co. /:
209 Alamo plaza San Antonio. Mail treatment
by sending for symptom blank No for men
No. for women No. 3 for skin diseases and
No. 4 for cstarr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

HORSES HoRSES!i HORSES!!!
If you are in need of Of a horse, be
sure and call at once. Special prices
during the summer.
7-29-tf D. ]. WOODWARD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

We consider the substitution abuse
to be one Of the greatest crying evils
of the day and publishers should GER
tainly be willing to use their columns
in an effort to down it. Daily News,
st. Joseph, Mo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
DESIRABLE CHAPS

ALWAYS FIND A WELCOME AMONG TIE
MAIDS, but the chaps who are UNDERSTANDS
meet with COLD RECEPTION. II is, therefore,
the interest of those persons u BRACE Up AND
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
DOWN TOWN OFFICE.

DR.. ]. ]. McKanna has opened Dus-
mess office in rooms and . in the
Clifford building. S-1c-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic, full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. Al druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterlino p~-- 70, Chicago or New York
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
ARE YOU HOT?

If you are go to woodward's and buy
nice phaeton or surrey and go driv-
ing after supper. 7-2s-te
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

any case that is placed in their hands for treat
ment can r-st assured that AZURE will be enec
ted in the shortest possible time consistent with
Safe and scientific treatment Consultation free
and confidential.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27

Dublin Stout on tap at Jim Rig
by's, Soledad and Houston street. I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-27
- Cure ConstIpatIon Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Clthartic. l0c or CSC
II G. C. c. fail 10 cure. druggist, refund money
The Holly chieftain., 1897-04-16
LETTERS AND ART.

Some years ago Rev. DIR. Crane, the
father of Stephen Crane. the novelist,
wrote II tract on popular amusements,
in which he condemned novel reading
us one Of the vices of the age.
The Russian imperial academy is pre-
pairing national biographical diction-
ary of Russian men of letters and
scientists. NJ. Vengucroy. who has writ
ten already the bulk of the work. has
accumulaa ed no less than 100000 pages
of manuscript.
The latest contribution to the SYM
postum on suitable memorial to Rob-
ert Louis sStevensonhasat at least the merit
of originality. Some one wants to erect
gas lamp to him. because he has in
more than one place written OF lamps
and lamp posts!
An Englishman with more money
than education recently sent the fol-
lowing order to BOOKSELLER: II have
60 feet of shelving. want ten feet
of poetry, ten feet of history. ten feet
Of science. ten feet Of religion. the same
of novels, and fill up the rest with any
kind of books"
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin-Riggs'
.harmingstory. ''Timothy's Quest" has
been translated into Danish. and. with
beautiful illustrations. published in
Denmark. where it is n great favorite.
1t may encourage young writers to
know that the manuscript OF this sue
cessful book was offered to the eighth
publisher before it was accepted.
couple of curious and useful little
volumes are the rhymed histories OF
England and France. by Mrs. CHARLES
II. Gardner. They give the main facts
of the histories of these countries in
such way that they can be retained
in the memory with remarkable ease.
and are found useful not only 10 the
schoolroom. but by adults who want to
furbish up their history.