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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

one to us tired ones, but ut length we
reached Calamaya and gladly bade
goodbye to our steeds with a part
ing anathema most emphatically
added.
| had an idea that my troubles were
over, but l counted without host. The
MetlaItOynca road does not run any
late trains and therefore the journey
from CalamOya to Toluca had to be
made in coach. l bargained for this
as far as MeXicaltzingO, but to do the
whole journey in this way was a
crusher to my hopes. There was moth
ing for me to do, however. than grin
and abide.
We got seated in the coach and went
off at good gait Our mOpOtOny was
relieved by the driver who shouted
most emphatically at the mules and
whipped them on during the whole
journey. | had an idea that the man
who was using prOfane language. but
if he was we did not understand him.
Then | felt too charitable for l was
inclined to do the same thing for the
COMPOUNDED jOlting shook us up bad
ly, adding to my Sufferings and we
were almost chOked to death by dust.
At length we arrived home and af-
ter having a good bath and changing
clothes we ate a good meal and retired
to rest. Every bone of my body SEEM
ed out of joint, | was flushed and fe-
verish and it was little sleep that l
got that night.
The bishop, though the oldest man
in the crowd, came out smiling next
morning and seemed ready for anoth-
er trip even though it extended over
the Pyrances and across the Alps, and
the others seemed to be more or less
in good condition, but for me, though
the fever had gone, l am sore all over
but l hope by the application of Ar
Mica and vaseline to be all right in a
few days. Yet L was delighted other
wise with the trip and would advise
other San Antonians to do the same.
| am quite sure they will thoroughly
enjoy it and when they have done so
| they will be in a position to sympa-
thize with me in the suffering 1 now
endure. II. RI.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

less. | don't, but there are indications
that it is very deep and would fur
nish a good suicides resort.
The snow in both cases is grandeur
and peculiar and appears to be more
of sleety nature than that found in
the lOwlands and occasionally in San
Antonio. When the citizens have the
rare chance of developing their. hood
lum propensities.
After satisfying our optics with the
scenery the inner man demanded sat
iSfaction. We dismOunted and took
seats on the boulders that are around
the lake. The mountain air had given
us all good appetites and we ate well
of the viandS that we had. This rest
unpleasantly increased our sense of
chillnesS and we decided to return
home, especially as we desired to
reach Toluca that night.
In passing out of the crater we no
ticed two antique sacriticial stones
that bore hierogeyphics and this set
us thinking. There is a legend that
the Indians regard the mountain as
holy and many continue their old Pa
ganistic religion, as practiced before
the Spanish conquest, in which such
sacrificed stones bore prominent
part 1t is further said that there are
the recognized high priest or leaders
and that the sacred Gods and relics are
buried in some mountain recess. This
secret is held inviolate by the Indians
under the penalty of death and eter-
nal damnatiOn. Personally l don't
believe it, but it is possible. Secrecy
was necessary in the old days, for par
ticipatiOn in such pagan ceremonies
would have meant death, and now
may have become so customary as TO
be a law. Anyway there is no ques
ton that the Indians venerate the
mountain and frequent it, sometimes
in large numbers, but it may be for
other reasons than to worship their
old gods.
In many places we noticed mounds
of stone surmOunted by wooden cross
es. These are graves of good Indians
for all dead Indians are gOOd-and
some believe they are sacrificed vic
Tins There is not much reason for
this, as it is a customary way of bury
ing Indians in various parts of the re-
pubic.
If, however. the volcano is the scene
of pagan worship it must be admitted
that no grander natural temper could
be found and the weird ceremonies
would be all the more effective with
such surroundings.
The return to Calamaya was COM
paratively an easy one or would have
been were it not for the tOrtures of
the ride. The only thing we had to
mind was not going too fast and TAX
ing Il tumble The ride seemed long
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

uing it is wonderful how these half
fed Indians bear up so well.
The we'll known forms of the great
volcanoes POpocatepetl and Ixtacci-
huatl now appeared to view and were
exposed in all their natural beauty.
Their snow capped peaks and various
cOlored sides showed grandly in the
glistening sun and this sight alone
was worth the pains of the trip. In
deed in my estacy l forgot all about
them-fOr the time being. The guide
told us from this point a fine view of
the Pacific ocean could be seen with
glasses, though it is 80 miles dis
tant. Unfortunately none of us had
that kind of glasses with us, though
what we had, we'll filed, were capa-
bic of making a man see double.
We had supposed that the peak we
were ascending was the highest point
Of the volcano, but we were soon UNI
deceived. When we reached what ap-
peared to be the summit of the vOlca-
no we came to an abrupt elevation
and, pressing over it, we came to the
crater and descended to it. Here was
another grand view. To the right, left
and in front were peaks that lowered
hundreds of feet above us. One of
these, the highest, was covered with
snow about six inches deep. Nearly
all the snow had melted from the 9th
er peaks. but the metallic nature of
the earth and the remaining snow
caused them to glisten in the sun and
added much to their grandeur.
The crater is large one and be-
lieve it is really larger than that of
POpOcatepetl. In the centre is a large
billy ridge, several hundred feet in
height, separating two great lakes.
One is called 1.-The lake of the moon,
the other 1.-The lake of the sun" The
lake of the moon" was now before
us, and it is the smaller of the two
lakes. The water is ice cold, quite
clear. and most refreshing. They say
no living thing can inhabit it, but
observed. like others, several water
| beetles moving around pretty lively.
There was now a sense of chillness
! that was. however. subservient to our
! necessary eXertiOn. Some drank the ice
! cold lake water and pronounced it de,
! liciOus, others drank something more
! cOlOric and stimulating and smiled in
a double way. The indians, sup,
pose, would have preferred fire water
but, in its absence, they dug theil
hands in the snow and making it into
little balls devoured them with evi
dent relish.
Having satisfied our curiosity We
! climbed the hill and came to the
lake Of the sum-" but It was really q
| greater repetition of the previous
sight, in almost every way. The In.
r.,fs.... 4t..A at l. Lc44o...,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11
PEARSALL BUDGET.

PearSall, Tex, April 10.-Quite
sand storm ragged in this section of the
country yesterday and last night.
which did great damage TO crops, com
pletely killing the cotton that was up
and doing great damage to corn and
all other crops. At times the air was
so full of sand and dust that it was
impossible TO see over 30 or 100 yards.
Today the field crops look as if we
had had quite severe frost. so parch-
ed does everything look.
Mrs. Mcdaniel, of San Antonio, is
here at present on visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. ii. II. Peel.
John Rutledge returned this week
from the Indian Territory, where he
had been for the past few weeks.
Mrs. DIR. s. II. Cook left in the ear
ly part of the week to visit her moth
er, Mrs. L. S. ScOvill, at Kennedy.
f. a. Lilly paid the Alamo city
business trip this week. returning
Thursday.
]. ]. Dawson will soon open livery
stable in the Hubbard building.
\ strawberry supper will he given
tonight in the Scovill building, the
proceeds of which will go to pay for
the organ lately purchased for the
public school.
The little people enjoyed a party at
the residence of Mrs. Chas. tHindes
| Thursday night.
A few of our young people enjoyed
| picnic on the FriO river yesterday.
Mrs. G. L. Grigsby will soon move
| to San Antonio, where she will open
a boarding house.
| Capt. p r. Turner left his week for
/ Cuero looking for place to locate at
| and go into business.
The Rev. II. NJ. Brown. Episcopal
minister. will leave for Rossville in
the near futHre which place he will
make his future home
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

Munyon's Medical Institution, 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, is the
best one of its kind in the world. 1t
employs a large staff OF skilled spec
ialists to diagnose the case not only
of people applying personally for
treatment but those in all parts of the
country who send i'll personal letters
asking the best methods of being cur
ed of various diseases. Thousands of
these letters are received every week,
and Il staff of from ten TO fifteen doc
tors are daily employed in debating
replies through the medium of as
many stenOgraphers. These letters
are received in the strictest confidence
and promptly answered with the best
medical advice obtainable. No effort
will be spared to see that each case
is thoroughly diagnosed and The
proper remedies to effect Il cure are
prescribed. For these services no fee
is expected. Prof. MunyOn puts up a
separate cure for each disease. At
all druggists, mostly % cents vial.
Address Prof. Munyon, 1905 Arch
street. Philadelphia, Pa.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

With this he sucks up the sap which
is then known as aqua meal .(hOney
water. When the gour is full he EN-
pties It into a goat skin and continues
the operation until he has sufficient
and takes il to the factory where 1t is
fermented and becomes pulque. In
either form this sap is good, forming Il
first class tonic and a dlrTetic that has
beneficial effect on the liver and
kidney. To foreigner the agua-meal
is preferable because the smell and
taste are less Objectionable and it is
not so intoxicating.
\ vast forest of gigantic pines then
appeared on our trail and we entered
it. All around We're thousands of fall
len burrS of cobs that make a quick
fire, yielding an intense heat. The
grass is capable of sustaining thous-
ands and of keeping them in fine con-
ditiOn. | was surprised to find that
the grass was not more utilized and
could get no tangible reason why it
was not.
There too was an ineXhaustible sup
ply of fine water in the mountain
streams. This is limpid, clear, cool and
most refreshing. 1t is the source of
the water supply of the district and is
carried by acQueductS to TOluca.
The forest was thrOnged with birds.
Some of most magnificent plumage
aud innumerable ravens flew among
the pines. Among the birds were some
sweet singers and some of the most
horrible that ever made diScOrd.
Occasionally one caught sight
of buZZards and the Mexican eagles
lowering right above the pines.
iviffitdyinStalike dsand wnijnutufeoO
The forest scenery Is, indeed, weird
and grand, but there is a sameness
about it that, after the novelty is
worn off, is rather firing.
The ascent now became sleeper and
harder and the weather cooler; the
trees become fewer and we soon pass
ed out of the forest girth into a grassy
plain when We got fine view of To
luca as she rests placidly on the Ger
70 Grande. Many small settlements
and isolated ranches are also seen.
At length we reached the base of
the peak we have to ascend. There we
found ledge or path cut in the side
that wound around the peak gradual
ly until it reaches the summit.
The riding troubled Inc considerably
for it was long since had ridden any
animal. and, seeing that the Indians
walked so easily, decided to do like
wise. | was stiff and sore and 1 was
soon glad to remOunt my despised
Steed and suffer the lesser torture.
The steepness of the road increased
and even the walking Indians showed
signs of fatigue. At this elevation
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11
General Arthur Cigar.
THE HUGO & SCHMELTzER co.
ALAMO INSURANCE OFFICE. CO.
OPERATIVE.)
Alamo ms. Bldg. Navarro st.
S. d. SCUDDER, Manager.

Office of Commissioner Agriculture.
Insurance, Statistics and History.
Austin, Texas, Feb. IS, 1897.
To All Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that the Teutonia
Insurance company, of New Orleans,
La, has in all respects fully compiled
with the laws of Texas as conditions
precedent to it's doing BUSINESS in this
state, and that said company holds a
certificate of authority from this Of
flee emitting it to do business in this
state for twelve months from the list
day of January, 1897, to The 31st day
of December, 1897.
Given under my hand and seal at
office, in Austin, the day and
L. s. date first above written.
ROBT. L. POLLARD,
Acting Commissioner
c. E. Angel & Co., General Agents.
New Orleans. IL 3 Sun
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11
SHORT STOPS.

What The People Are Saying.
The proposition to seize the personal
effects of taxpayers to satisfy their
taxes due the city, might be very
effective way to force collection, but
it will damn any administration that
attempts it,
Wher the police are employed TO raid
the homes of the people to find prop
erty to be sold out at auction to pay
the taxes, then will the people rise
in angry Indignation to denOunce their
rulers. City government will become
hateful.
When the city becomes the auction
eer of the household goods, the old
carriages. pianos, ponies, cooking
stoves. furniture. of its delinquent
taxpayers. it will be time to put up
signs over the city hall-"clOsed out"
IA money raising sale" goods below
cost" etc.
\ system of rebate on taXpayments
has been found to work well in larger
cities than San Antonio, why not
here? A premium on prompt pay
ments and a penalty on delinquents.
The law thumb screw of the city
government can only be applied to
one victim at time. AS tax collect
ing agency the law department is a
failure-if every taxpayer waited I'M
til he was forced to pay by law there
would he an end of city government.
The people of this city, as a whole,
are cheerful taxpayers; when we con-
slider that in the eighteen months
prior to the Inauguration of the pre-
sent city administration the collector
collected 100000, it is sufficient proof
that there is no need of extraordinary
methods to eXtort money for taxes.
When the city government becomes
Il second hand junk shop to sell out
the personal belongings of the people
in order to raise money to carry on
government, then we might as well
quit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALVE.

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Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
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Chilblains, Corns. and all skin erup-
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nay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
'unded. Price % cents per box. For
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11
GEO. c. EICHLITz & CO., AGENTS.

Office of Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Insurance, Statistics and History.
Austin, Tex, Feb. 9TH, 1897.
To All Whom it May Concern.
This is to certify tina, the Green
witch Insurance cUmpG Iy, OF New
York, has in all respects fully COM
piled with the laws of Texas as CON
ditions precedent to its doing business
in this state, and thai hid comnany
holds 4 certificate of a. hOrity from
this Office emitting it g. TO business
in this state for twelve months from
the list day Of January 1897, to the
31st day of December. 1S91.
Given under my hand md seal, at
OFFICE in Austin he dry and
IL. 81 q y first writ above
j ross
mmissiQher.
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Ia YOU HAVE MONEY

And want TO make Some good paying
investments call on John IT. Handle
ton q Co. tie live nal estate dealers
at lOl East Commercln street. - II
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o. RIEBE & FRITZ STEINER.
Tndertakers and embaimersl 223
east Commerce street. Tel. BAL.
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FnR SALE

1000 old newspapers. clean and
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Mrs. Camuel Stamm of Logan
ton, Pa, bore her thirty-four years
of suffering with courage and forti-
tude. Her trouble was rheumatism in
the knee. In consequence her limb
had become so stiff that she could
hardly walk. Mr.. Stamm is well-to-
do merchant, and had spared no pains
or expense to relieve her. but with lit
tie success, until one night when it
grew so painful that she could hardly
endure it, he persuaded her to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The effect
was magical. The first application re-
lieved the pain, and its continued use
has removed all stiffness and given
her the free use of her limb once more.
If you have a friend who is troubled
with rheumatism insist on their Civ
ing this remedy a trial. You can do
them no greater favor, as it is sure to
give prompt relief and if they are a
little patient it will effect a cure. For
sale at % and 30 cents per bottle by
all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

There are two sides to this school
question: while IL separate school
board to take charge of our public
schools will lessen the patronage of
the mayor, it may mix the selection
of this board, by election. deeper in
local politics.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

The fools are not all dead. One
of them borrowed a newspaper, the
other day, and discovered an adver-
tisement headed: How to make pants
last" He sent fifty cents for in
structions and in due time received the
following: make the coat and vest
first" Atflast accounts the simple
ton was trying to recover his money
by legal process. Press and Printer
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

\ system of rebate on taXpayments
has been found to work well in larger
cities than San Antonio, why not
here? A premium on prompt pay
ments and a penalty on delinquents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

The street car companies should be
either required to give the people
good seTvice-every 20 or 80 minutes
at least-Or surrender their fran
chise, and let the people have the
streets for driving.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

The San Antonio Street Railway
company could afford to donate S.
600 towards building a big market
house on PaSchal square.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-11

No city in Texas has large square
so centrally located as the Paschal
square, suitable for a fine, commO-
diouS market house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-14
LIKE SCHOOL BOYS.
Sailors In Uncle SANS Navy Are d.
vided Into Classes.
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
A recent dispatch from the navy ard
al Mare Island, Cal. announced the prev
alenee of a singular mania for deserving
the naval service among the seamen and
apprentices attached to the ships of the
Pacific squadron. Over fifty bIuejackets.
most Of them apprentices, quit a single
cruiser without waiting for their dis
charges within the space OF month, and
the heavy weather men serving on several
others of the men-of-war OF the Pacific
fleet we're said, In the same dispatch IN
be going over the side like rats" Com
flrmation Of the essential facts contained
in this dispatch Is found at the navy de.
partment Many naval officers of hiph
rank do not hesitate to express the opin-
ion that the antiquated conduct class list
system Of the navy as applied to enlisted
men is responsible for a great majority
OF the desertions. The advisability Of
thoroughly overhauling. II not completely
abohshing. this queer conduct class list
system Is a matter that has been under
contemplation by the navy department for
some time.
In speaking OF the system the other dav
TO Star reporter. a well-known officer
OF the navy said.
The system Is generally recognized as
being out OF date, useless FOR the purpose
for which II was devlsed-the punishment
OF regulation breakers-and altogether in
applicable 10 the enlisted personnel OF the
modern navy. Commanding officers OF
men-of-war have frequently reported 70
the department IN recent years that the
system puts a premium on mediocrity.
and lnfiicts altogether too severe punish
mcnts upon bluejackcts and marines
whose lapses are only OF an occasional
sort They have pointed out the Injustice
Of 'quarantlning aboard ship for three
months, man whose conduct is Of the
most exemplary and straightforward char
acter IN ths performance OF his duty. but
who. whom h. goes ashore succumbs to
the delights Of the shore 10 an extent that
causes him 10 break his liberty for a day
or 30. We have all time and again sug-
geEted that there are other aud better
means Of Furnishing such minor lnfrac-
tons OF discipline.
THE conduct class list system ~ Il
stands at present Is practically the same
az II was when the United States navy
was composed OF friFntes and sloopa-of-
war. II still bears with equal weight upon
the best. II occasionally the most tumuit.
uous men In the service. and still main
talns an impossible standard OF Roody-
goodness for the hardy men who man the
countrys fighting ships that a. no more
near attainment to-day than u ever was
The men chafo under the system. which
not only deprives them Of their shore lib-
crty unreasonable periods Of time, but