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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
Cleveland Has Killed His Four ThoSandth Duck but Mckinley VIII
Prefer Horseback Riding.
LINCOLNS PASSION FOR READING POETRY ALOUD.
Arthur Cave MAGNIFICENT Banoue General Grant Retired to
and Play Billiards.
GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS VERY FOND HORSES.

fame, but BROKE" in purse and body.
lie was the only President who believed
in "all work and no play"
j. Q. ADAMS A DANCING MAN.
John Quincy Adams was so fond OF
dancing that. during his Ministry 10 the
Netherlands. he lamentcd long and loud
upon his inability TO attend social func-
tons. lie was too poor to return them
Never "A man was more at home IN tho
ballroom and It was his delight TO escape
the affairs of State and arrange a minuet
or spend an evening where there was
sprighuy music. lie had less taste for
the hardy sports Of life, though firm
enough in craftsmanship. At Harvard
IL was he who headed the Committee
OF Arrangements" at the annual dances.
JACKSON THE FLEET ATHLETIC.
Andrew Jackson was the first athlete
produced by the United States. He was
psssionately fond Of wrestling. and was
a bully with those his size. He amused
himself running, even while I'm the White
House. and at boxing was such an en-
thusiast that he imported gloves and
paraphenalia from England. Political op-
ponents pointed TO these as proof that
ne was crazy. and thus. on account OF
his athletic proclivites, he gained much
of his reputation for eccentricity when
no should instead have been commended
for his economic and healthful psstimes.
VAN BUREN'S DRIVES.
Martin Van Buren, insugurated FASH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28

Mount Vernon. and constantly sent new
purchases there.
ADAMS 4 FISHERMAN.
John Adams left Harvard in 1865, tbs
best trout fisherman in his class. The
peaceful spirit OF those early college
DAYS made much Of trout hshing ana
young ADAMS had reputation. SO
firmly did this sport cling TO him THAI
after his Presidency he retired TO Brain
tree. Mass. to spend the remainder Of
his DAYS along stream" His vacations.
thought infrequent while in the White
House weve passed fishing along the
Potomac's shores. then wooded and wild
JEFFERSON VIOLIN.
Thomas Jefferson, q rich mans son.
was an accomplished violin player. So
fond was he Of this accomplishment that
when pressed with work he would reso
lutely put away his violin leet he be
tempted to play It. When about 10
graduate at William and Mary College
he disposed of his fast horses and his
eQuipages, but chung TO his violin until
one OF the instructors warned him that
he would fail OF his degree II he per-
sisted in string playing"
MADISON'S ROSES.
James Madison went through Princeton
I'm two years and came out so delicate
from the strain that no was never able
10 JON the sports OF otnel Hlfh' no toph
refuge in gardening and raised the finest
roses ever grown and the sturdiest cab
bages. Some OF his roses are still in ex-
istence. the Madison Meadow being one
OF the most fragrant OF the climbing
varieties IL was he who wrote a pam
phlet upon rose culture. in which the
planting OF a white onion at the root OF
a rose tree was earnestly advocated.
MONROE'S PEN.
The pen with James Monroe was so
mighty that il vanquished all else. Writ
ing came first. last and all the time. Dur
ing his eight years in the White House
he took no vacation at all devotng alr
his spare time TO pen driving He wrote
countless leaflets and many books, one
OF the most pretentious being. "A View
OF the Conduct OF the Executive in For
eien Affairs These books he published
from his own funds. with the result that
he retired from the Presidency fun Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28

ionable driving at Washington. lie was
too great q politician TO leave the Capt.
tai to hunt or fish. but lie would take
long drives with political friends. His
favorite route was the Georgetown road.
which has maintained its fashionable
supremacy as the oldest drive After
his retirement 10 Lindenwald. he drove
four hours daily and his chaise was the
most familiar figure OF the country.
TIPPECANOE'S DINNERS
William Henry Harrison was noted
for his dinners os far West as the Pa
ciho coast. and that In 1900 was a long
way off. He was appointed Governor
OF aha Territory OF Indiana by John
Adams and during his three or four
holdings was famous for his dinner par
ties. Every visiting delegation was sump-
tuously entertained by him at the Log
Cabin 30 on the banks Of the Wabash.
Though only IN the White House q month.
Washington had a chance TO taste the
first OF his long contemplated hospitah-
ties. Dinner-giving was to him what Il
IS TO certain other Celebrities recreation
as well as feast.
TYLER RAISED PEACHES.
TYLER had two amusements One was
the keeping of slaves whom he managed
on the broad. generous, strict and able
plan OF tho baronial estates Of the days
OF Bruce. His other recreation was the
raising Of peaches, the most magnificent
specimens Of which came annually from
Sherwood Forest. While President Tyler
kept the fruit industry uppermost and
had soft spot for all agrlculturists WHO
sought office.
ZACHARY TAYLOR's JOKES.
Zachary Taylor would hurry through
an annual message and close a Congress
slonal session sooner than forego prac-
teal Joke The old gentleman would
walk around the White House grounds
with hands behind him. apparently I'm
national thought; then. springing up
the steps would cry: "Ive got il. I've
got it," which meant that he knew
prank 10 play upon the Commodore OF
the Nay, or on one of the Cabinet fam
lily. lie liked to play cards but even
here could not refrain from the practi-
cal joke. which made him unpopular at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28

Feb l3.-President Cleveland and party
LETT on the steamer Maple at o'clock
tins morning. At 2.3O the President had
bagged forty ducks. The President says
this is the finest days sport he ever mad
al duck shooting. Special Despatch.
So Grover Cleveland, the duck-hunting
President. concluded the last sporting
trip he will ever take 40 President OF
tho United States, lie goes down into
history as the Executive who found air
and water the best antidote Tor over
work: and a gun the most diverung IN
strument for tired mind. IN the last
four wears he has been duck hunting llJ
times. and has "bagged' over 1900 ieath-
cred fiers other Presidents have HVed
ana had recreations, but their sports
were different
WAsHINGTON'S FAST HORSES.
George Washington found no pleasure
Ga taking life. but rather In giving IL.
lilo recreation was q trip TO Mount Ncr-
non. where he conducted the largest STOCK
farm then known. lie owned eight thou-
sand acres of land and upon Tour thou-
sand of IL raised fancy stock. lie bousht
all the finest horses In that part OF the
country and originated the thorough
hrear system. He would have no horse
whose dam and sire were unknown ana
kent one overseer busy writing up th-
nsdigrees. He raced 10 horses, but kept
a record Of the speed of all during MS
eight years IN Washington ne kept w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28

tho conservatory 10 make room for It.
When tired he would play billiards. and
when supposed TO 30 away for the ar
ternoon.' taking n trip somewhere. he
was driving tho balls with his sons. one
OF whom now has the table.
HA7ES'S POULTRY
Hayes is remarkable for the recrea-
lions he did not take Billiards. wine
and fast horses we're his adherence. HIS
recreation while in the White House
was In such limited poultry culture as
he could carry on IN tho White House
Enclosure and az his summer home.
pastime taken Up as livelihood after
wards. Tic enjoyed shopping" and pur-
chased each small detail himself. He
also made the selection OF table wa
ters. as a recreation. and enjoyed MOTH
ing more than sending home new case
TO test.
ARTHUR'S DINNERS.
President Arthur's amusement was I'M
Questionaby banquet giving. and he car
ried II out to the death. He was the
greatest cOnnoisseur or wines that ever
entered the White House and would steal
away 'on "A State matter any day 10
drop IN at a wine sale In New York. lie
was 90 magnificent an entertainer that
he personally selected each piece OF table
llilflAf YAH AAeA tli4l tlAAiA NAA+' b'-'f '+NN
his elegance AS thoroughbred spread
20 the European courts When not press
cd with work ne banqueted his friends.
HARRISON AND NATURE.
Benjamin Harrison loved the Adiron-
dacks with It's outdoor life. He liked
Cape May. near the sea His recreation
was and Is to commune with nature, and
from her he gets his inspiration as well
as his rest
William Mckinley goes 70 the White
House without A settled fondness Tor
sports. lie loves 70 ride horseback and
he has ordered three carriages tor ms
wife His pastime has been 10 ride win
her. but as for the more divertns ones
OF country homes. duck-shoolns ana
banquets. thew have vet 20 be developed.
He is tho most free from the everyday
vices OF any Of the predecessors Tor
years and tho least devoted to vacations
and good tines. JAMES BAkIVN'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
the eucllre table.

the euchre table.
ANOTHER GEORGE ". CHlLDS.
Franklin Pierce was the most noted
phnanthropist OF the day. Losing nil
family early he devoted his spare time
TO endowlng worthy institutions and lee
turing-wlthout cost-for public bensit.
New Hampshire is flied with monuments
OF his vigorous and lifelong philanthropic
campaign which he did not allow 10
slumber during his Presidency.
BUCHANANS GUN.
James Buchanan had a trick OF slip
ping away from Washington 10 tho woods
where he enjoyed himself shooting. He
went monthly and brought home fine
bags OF game. Ill summers were spent
hunting. during which he got not only
game for dinner but health for the Pres
idcnt.
LINCOLN \ POET.
Abraham Lincoln, the man without an
education was SO passionately fond OF
poetry that he carried scraps OF II In his
pockets 10 read at odd moments. When
at ease for am hour he would cit and re-
peat verses. the favorites being oliver
Wendell Holmes Last Lear and why
Should the Spirit Of Mortal Be Proud?'
His sentimental nature needed no other
fund Of joy
BILLIARDS FOR GRANT.
Grants recreation while IN the White
House WAS billiards. He bought very
good table and cleared out corner OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28

Cracked Grain Roasted Coffee
strictly pure, Ioc.
I-pound Prints Creamery Butter,
I5c. ID.
A Light Sugar Syrup, strictly
pure, I9c. gallon.
Fresh Soda Crackers and Ginger
Snaps, &C. Id.
Oyster Crackers, SC. pound, or
6 pounds for 25C.
Fresh Mixed Cakes, 7c. 10.
Brandy Peaches or Cherries,
I21ac. bottle.
New Dates, &c. ID.
Cracker Dust, SC. pound.
Good Hay, 6oc. per hundred.
White Corn, $50. buShel.
Brownstuf, csc. per hundred.
ShipStuf, Toe. per hundred.
Corn Bran, SOC. per Hundred.
4 lbs. Imported Macaroni for 25c.
pound La Favorfa Baking Pow>
der, one spoon, box Ioc. Best on
the market.
Large irish Potatoes, Ioc. a peek
or 4oc. bushel.
Best New Crop N. o. Molasses,
4oc. gal.
Tea Dust Ioc. per pound. Good
as anv tea you ever drank.
Large Bars jefferson Soap, &c.
A regular Sc. bar.
Large Cans Rival Condensed
! Milk, SC. a can.
Strained Honey. 3 lbs. for 25c.
Comb Honey, r215c. ID.
New Lake Fish, t5c. doz.
Large Fat Mackerel. nc. dozen.
Jelly Wine. i3c. quart.
Imported Sardines, with keys,
sc. can.
Buttermilk Soap, &c. box; 5 cakes
TO a box.
2 Bottles Brandy Peaches for 25c.
New Hominy and Crlts, DC. ID.
Flake Hominy, sc. ID.
Large ID Cakes Baking Chocolate,
2 for 25c.
6 lbs New California Prunes for
25c.
Large bottles Essence Lemon and
Vanilla, sc.
BIaek.Eyed Peas, SC. at.
Lima Beans. 4c ID.
Evaporated Apples. 4c. ID.
Homemade Minee Meat, &c. ID.
Country Smoked Jowls, sc. ID.
Good Cooking Butter, roc. ID.
Large Lemons. Ioc. doz.
Good N. o. MolaSseS, 2oc. gal.
Green Apples, Baldwin, S, 90 Dbl,
or 2oc. peck.
Large Irish Potatoes, lac. peck.
0ux pr,i0A YNaA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
In Flour.

Best Flour in the World---Silver
King Patent Family S5.I2, or 32c.
a sack.
Snowflake Patent Family Flour,
S4.95 a barrel, or SIC. sack.
Dunlop's Patent, Pillsbury's Best,
Gold Medal, Patent Family Flour,
$40 per barrel or S5c. sack.
A Good Family Flour, 1913 a
barrel, 25c. sack.
Pearl minnesota Patent Family
Flour, 81. 50 barrel or 29c. sack.
Jap. Coffee-the best you ever
drank. Roasted, in pound paper,
I5c. pound Try it and you will use
no other.
opounds Virginia Buckwheat for
25c.
Io.pound Bucket Jelly, 3oc.
1o-pound Bucket Preserves, 4Sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
In Canned Goods,

l" ~ 0siEtSA WV
The following bargains
Large cans Pie Peaches. &c. can.
Extra Small French Peas, Ioc.
a can.
A Sugar Corn as fine as you ever
ate, at sc. a can.
Best Tomatoes, sc. can.
Early June Peas, SC. a can.
Scans California Peaches for 25c.,
large cans.
Boston Baked Beans, tomato
sauce, &c. can.
Grated and Sliced Pure Apples,
Ioc. can.
Flat Can Salmon, SC.
Bartlett Pears, &c. can.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
AT FORT SAM HOUSTON.

This post, the second largest in the
country,is also the headquarters of the
Military Department of Texas, Brig
adler General w. NJ. Graham, COM
manding.
The upper post is the headquarters
Of the Fifth regiment of United States
cavalry, Lieut.. Col. Whitside COM
manding. Besides the field staff and
band and troops D, E, F, and K. OF
the Fifth cavalry, there are also sta
toned here companies A, B, c, E, F
and G, of the Eighteenth infantry and
Light battery K, Of the First artillery.
The troops at the post number 7S3 men
altogether.
Infantry drill on upper parade
grounds Tuesday and Thursday morn
ings from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock.
Battery drill every morning, except
Saturday and Sunday, on lower parade
ground at o'clock.
Cavalry drill every Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday mornings in riding
hall, back of lower parade, or at target
range from 1880 to 9 o'clock.
Infantry dress parades Gull dress),
Monday, wednesday and Fridays on
the upper parade grounds at p. m.
Cavalry dress parade, Gull dress),
on the lower parade grounds every
Tuesday and Thursday at 10.a. m.
Brigade review and inspection on the
last day Of each month on lower par
ade ground between and 10 a. m.
Guard mounting on upper parade
ground daily at 9 a. m. Open air
concerts daily after guard mounting
by Fifth cavalry band in band stand
on upper parade grounds.
"Reveille" at $40 a. M; Retreat
at z: 20 p. m.
Public invited to view all these ex-
ercises.
The uppe1 parade ground is Fort
Sam Houston proper and where the
Flagstaff is located. The lower ground
is the one nearest the city and Is
the Department headquarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
THE TRUE REMEDY.

w. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
Chief" says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but
never got the true remedy until we
used DIR. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in it we have certain and
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Coughs, etc." 1t is idle to experiment
with other remedies, even If they are
urged on you as just as good as DIR.
Kings New Discovery. They are not
as good. because this remedy has a
record of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bottles freee at F. Kalteyer & Sons
drugstore. 4
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to H. E. Bucklen
& Co.. Chicago, and get free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you Of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly affective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headaches. For
Malaria and Liver Troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
the stomach and bowels, greatly invig-
crate the system. Regular size 25c per
box. Sold by f. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
A Neat Gown.

A simple gown, yet handsome, is of
fawn canvas, made up on the founda-
ton and bordered on the foot with scroll
work of narrow silver braid. The body
shows open work squares, worked in
gold to match. A high bodice, in the
fashionable deep rose lace shot with
white, has series of waved, converg-
ing lines Of narrow, white insertion,
starting from the shoulders and form
ing points down the front only few
inches apart, embroidered at each end
with black and pink silk-certainly a
most original bodice. The coloring of
this is rather newer than the old pink,
for it has dash of flame color in it,
Cincinnati Enquirer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
splson.s LATEST IDEA
Proposes wonderful Union o.
Phonograph and Kaleidoscope.


Edison is said to have remarked: II
believe it will be possible to present
grand opera on the stage of the Metro
politan opera house in all the perfection
of its detail, with nothing more than
q big sheet, lot of monographs, and a
big microscopic machine. am not
going to give up until am success
full" he says, land every experiment
make brings me appreciably nearer the
mark" While we have only memory
of the great actors of the past, the
voices. acting and gestures OF their sue
cessors may be preserved to us. Mr..
Edison states that the kinetoscope was
only one step in the great scheme which
he has long held in mind. He has for
wears had many experts working out
his plan. The great difficulty to be
overcome was the metallic character OF
the tone of the monographs and the
change of its timbre to that OF the hui
man voice, so that the modulations OF
the singers and actors could be easily
reproduced. Another trouble was the
synchronization of the monographs
with the kinetoscope reproduction. 1t
is much easier in theory than in prac-
tice.
A stage is to be cleared in thea
ter, sheets to be placed at the back
and sides. Behind the curtains are a
number of monographs capable of null
tiplying sound hundred times, one for
each actor in the cast. Each is loaded
with the dialogue of it's particular
player. In the gallery is huge kineto-
scope, containing hundreds of yards of
film, upon which is the whole play,
actors, costumes and scenery. The
orchestra plays softly, and out from
the wings steps an actress, slowly and
easily. The play runs to the end of
the first act and the curtain falls to
rise upon the second. From the film
375, 900 distinct photographs at the rate
of 4s a second are thrown upon the
sheet, SO fast as to seem like one realis-
tic scene. The photographs are worked
by electricity, connected on the same
circuit that works the microscope, the
timing Of a persons voice and actions
perfectly corresponding. A man in his
own house will be able to enjoy any play
by his favorite actors.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
Geo Right at Night.

Set not the sun go down upon your
wrath" Let us instantly crush the be-
ginnings of envy, jealousy and hate in
our hearts, never allowing the day to
close on bitter feeling. The hour of
evening prayer, when we bow at Gods
feet, should always be time for get
ting right everything that may have
gone wrong with us during the day.
Then every injury should be forgiven
when we pray. forgive us, as we for
give Then every spark of envy or
jealousy or anger should be quenched,
and the love of Christ should be allowed
to flood our hearts. We should never
allow the sun to go down on our an
ger.-Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
NOTICE OF FILING FINAL AC
COUNT.

!. No. 1858.
Estate of John Simon Nicholas Men
ger, Deceased.
STATE OF TEXAS
County of Beyar.
County Court in matters of Probate to
July term, A. d. 1897.
The State of Texas, to all persons in
terested in the administration of the
estate OF John Simon Nicolas Menger,
deceased.
Erich Menger, ST., and Herman Hau-
bold, Executors of the estate of John
Simon Nicolas Menger, deceased, have
filed their final account in the County
Court of Bexar County, which will be
acted on at the July term, A. d. 1897,
of said Court, at the Court House
thereof, in the City of San Antonio, af-
ter this notice shall have been duly
published for at least twenty ,(2O)
days in some newspaper printed in
Bexar County, Texas, at which time all
persons interested in said estate may
appear and make objections thereto, If
they see proper.
witness, Thad. w. Smith, Clerk of
the County Court of Bexar
IL. 81 County, and seal Of said Court
at my Office in San Antonio,
this oath day of June. A. d.
1897
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk, County Court, Bexar County.
BY r. C. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
Issued Same Day.]
Came to hand June Path, 1897, at 5
o'clock p. M, and publication of this
Citation ordered made in the Daily
Light.
JOHN P. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff Bexar County.
BY JAS, NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
6-2S-t20t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
1. & G. N. RAILROAD.

North bound train leaves for Austin
at $3.50 a. m. and 500 p. m; and arrives
from Laredo at 1880 D. m.
South bound trains arrives at 900
a. M, 7:15 p. m, and leave for Laredo
at 9:45 a. m.
M. X. & T. FROM 1. & G. N. DEPOT.
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis and
Kansa City at 500 p. m; and arrive at
900 a. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mex
leo and Eagle Pass at 11:50 a. m; and
leave at 1910 D. m. and $3.50 m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans, Houstonand Galveston at 1:25
a. m. and 4:25 .. m; and leave for
Eagle Pass and Mexico at 4:45 p. m.
st. Louis Limited leaves for Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas, Kansas City and
st. Louis at 1925 p. m.
Arrives from st. Louis, Kansas City,
Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco at S:45
a. m. e
SAN ANTONIO G. ARKANSAS PASS.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Waco,
Houston and Galveston at $3.50 a. m. |;
for Beeville. Corpus Christi and Rock
port at 1850 y. m: and arrives daily
| from the former places ct 6:35 p. m. |;
and from the latter at 1870 D. m.
For Boerpe and Kerrville leaves dali
| ly except Saturdays and Sundays at
2:45 p. m. Leaves Saturday at 4:30
D. m. Leaves Sundays at $3.50 a. m.
| Arrives In San Antonio from Boerne
and Kerrville daily except Sundays
and Mondays at 10:45 a. m. Arrives
Sundays at p. m. Arrives Mondays
at $3.50 a. m.
SAN ANTONIO & GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tinez, Sanders, Adkins, Lavernia. and
Sutherland Springs at 9 a. m, daily
except Sunday.
| Arrives at San Antonio at 2:22 p. m
daily, except Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-30
POUND NOTICE.

Taken up, and in City Pound, on
Matamoras street, on or about the 2Sth
day of June, 1897:
One brown horse, branded with
half circle above, on left hip.
One bay mare mule, branded up
side down on hip.
One gray jennet, no brand.
One mouse colored jennet, branded
P on shoulder.
One whote jack, no brand.
One sorrel colt, r branded on
shoulder.
One sorrel mare colt, no brand.
One brindle COW, branded N M on
ribs, right ear split.
Which will is not redeemed before sale,
be sold ut public auction, to the high
est bidder, for cash, at said pound, at
the hour of II a. m, on the Sd day OF
July, 1897.
VIII. HENNESSEY,
6-2S-5t Assistant Marshal.