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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
How the Devil Made the Hills,

The existence of hills and mountains is
accounted for in legendary lore in this
wise: When the Lord was about to fashion
the face of tho EARTH he ordered the devil
to dive into ting yatery depths and bring
up his hands fu2 of the earth he might
find at the bottom. The devil obeyed, but
when he filled his hands he filed his mouth
also. The Lord took the soil and sprinkled
it around, and the earth appeared, but was
perfectly flat. The devil, who still had his
mouth full Of earth, looked on for some
time in silence. AT last he tried to speak
but cholied and fed in terror. After him
followed the two demons, thunder and
lightning, and so he rushed about over the
face of the earth, splitting earth as he went,
each portion of the earth forming itself
into hill. Wherever he took violent fit
of coughing and splitting sky cleaving
mountains leaped into view.-SJ. Louis
Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
A CURE FOR LAME BACK.

my daughter, when recovering
from an attack of fever, was a great
sufferer from pain in the back and
dis, Ky. after using quite a number
of remedies without any benefit she
tried one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and it has given entire relief. v
Chamberlain Pain Balm is also a GER
tain cure for rheumatism. Sold by all
druggists and dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., wholesale agents, H. I.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
Also and Likewise.

Lord Meadow bank, the second of the
name, was the son of Lord Meadowbank,
esteemed in his day as II wise judge. John
Clerk, afterward Lord Eldin, was arguing
before the son that the words "also" and
"likewise, used in conveyance, had
different meanings. "Surely, Mr.. Clerk, -
said the judge, 'you do not seriously argue
that also means anything different from
likewise! They mean precisely the same
thing, and it matters not which of them is
used. :" "Not at all, my lord" rejoined
Clerk. There is all the difference in the
world between the two words Let us
take an instance. Your worthy father was
Lord Meadowbank, your lordship is also
Lord Meadowbank, but you are not
like wise Lord Meadowbank p'-San
Francisco Argonaut.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
NEW LIFE

Ponce de Leon made a mouse colored
ass of himself by chasing around in
Florida looking for fountain of
youth. To-day men of sense obtain
the boon that Ponce was hankering
for by going to
The Criterion Barber Shop
and being infused with new life by
indulging in refreshing shave, hair
cut and Shampoo.
PACHECO & FERNANDEZ, Props.
Fort Street, opposite Club Stables.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19

We sell to families all kinds of case
goods: vegetables fruits, preserves,
etc. by the case at wholesale prices
and as low, if not lower, than any deal
er in Honolulu. In buying this way
the customer saves lot of money. The
!. quality of the goods is unsurpassed.
Chocolate for breakfast is preferred
by people who can drink neither tea
nor coffee. Persons who suffer from
insomnia will find great relief after
taking cup of it with a cracker Just
before retiring. We carry six different
makes in stock all the time. The goods
are known all over the world and are
considered standard. Ghiradeliis
Eagle; Walter Bakers Eagle; GLira-
dellis Ground, two sizes; Whitman S
instantaneous; Walter Bakers un
sweetened and the world renowned
"Menier." Customers will maize no
mistake in selecting any of these
Telephone orders to lis receive
prompt and careful attention.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
TREE SEEDS.

Commissioner Marsden has received
a consignment of ornamental and for
est tree seeds from c. F. Pfluger, Port
land. They are suitable only for the
higher regions of these islands, where
they will grow prolific. The commits
sioner will be happy to furnish the
seeds to any who will give them atten-
ton. A number have been sent TO
Kula and elevated attitudes of Maui.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19

Schilting's Best tea-grocer
gives your money back if you
don't like it.
It's one thing to say money
back, and another thing to dc
money back.
We say it, and your grocer
does it; and we pay him.
A Schilli, & Company
san francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
I 'iired

Without exertion, weak, weary and de-
pressed. This is the pitiable condition Of
thousands at this season. 1t is due to
impoverished blood. The vital fluid has
become loaded with impurities and de-
pleted in quality. 1t leaves the system
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
HALF AND HALF.

The Royal, Pacific and Cosmopoli-
tan saloons are now serving half and
half for their customers. Two glasses
are sold for quarter. They still sup
ply Pabst and Buffalo beers at the
same price.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
Unlaundried Shirts

of good grade are always good investment for
looking for shirts. You can save money
by using them.
We handle the best grades and they go
for little money -r
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
Shirts

For those who want their shirts read y-to-wear
we keep three grades-al good grades of APP
proved makes. Complete range of neck sizes
and sleeve lengths, and last of ALL cheap
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
T. V, +.

'The Very Finest" Scotch whiskey
is all that cap be asked for by con-
noisseurs. To be had at the Royal An
mex only. Fully guaranteed to be alb
solutdy pure and of proper age.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19
~ ca k

Because the blood is the means nature pro-
vides for supplying nerves, organs and
tissues with nourishment, and health and
vigor cannot be expected when the blood
is thin and impure. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the remedy for this weakness, because
1t enriches the blood. 1t cures
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-19

Troubles by feeding the nerves upon
pure, rich blood. 1t overcomes that tired
feeling, creates an appetite and gives re-
freshing sleep. If you want to feel well
have pure blood and good health by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, by its I'M
equalled record Of cures has won the first
place among medicines. Get only
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
STOCK LAW ELECTION.

This day came on TO be heard the
written petition of Chas. II. Smith and
twenty-one others, freeholders and
qualified voters of election precinct No.
so, asking this court to order an cleo
ton to be held in said election precinct
for the purpose of enabling the free
holders of said election precinct No.
so to determine whether hogs, sheep
or goats shall be permitted to run at
large in said precinct. And the same
having been duly considered by the
court il is ordered that an election be
held for the purpose of enabling the
freeholders of said election precinct
No. so to determine whether hogs, sheep
or goats shall be permitted to run at
large within the following boundaries,
to-wit:
Commencing on the Bexar county
line at the southeast corner of Bexar
county, thence in a northeast direc-
ton with said county line to the Ma
riana Seguin grant, thence along the
south line of said survey to the south
west corner of the same. thence north
along the western line of said survey
to the northeast corner of state survey
No. 4, thence with the north line of
said state survey In a westerly direc-
ton until it intersects the line of the
Francisco Farias survey, thence in a
southerly direction with said line to
the southeast corner of said Farias
survey, thence with the south line of
said survey until it intersects the cas-
tern line of voting precinct No. 4S,
thence south along said division line to
it's intersection with the county line,
thence with said county line to place
of beginning.
That said election be held on Satur-
day. March Goth, A. D., 1897, at the Po-
sitos school house, and that 3. f.
Shields be appointed as the presiding
officer, and w. Nuckolls and w. b.
Hooker as the judges of said election.
Pursuant to the above order passed
by the Honorable County Commission
ers' court of BeXar county, Texas, on
the 9th day of February, A. D., 1897,
notice is hereby given that an election
will be held in election precinct No.50,
at the Positos school house, on Satur-
day, March goth, 1897, for the freehol-
ders and qualified tax-paying voters of
said precinct to determine whether
hogs, sheep or goats shall be permitted
to run at large in said precinct.
Voters desiring to prevent the ami
mails designated in the order from run
ming at large shall place upon their
ballots the words. For The Stock
Law" and those in favor of allowing
such animals to run at large shall
place upon their ballots the words,
Against the Stock Law"
Given under my hand at Office in San
Antonio, Texas, this 18th day of Febru-
airy, 4. D., 1897.
BRYAN CALLAGHAN.
County Judge, Bexar County. Texas.
2-.S~25t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
SCHOOL FOR PARROTS.
How the Birds Are Put Through q Reg
uiar Course of Training.

On lower Third avenue, in the famous
and one-time much feared Bowery dis
trict of New York, is the only parrot
school on the continent. In this school,
which is nothing more than the back
room of bird fancier's shop, parrots re-
ceive their education.
Large numbers of these birds are
brought to New York each season, most
of them fresh from the tropical forests
of South America In this wild state,
screeching and screaming, they are
purchased by the bird fanciers, taught
to greater or less extent and sold all
over the country. In this parrot acad-
envy the birds go through regular
course of training. They begin with
kindergarten methods and step by step
are promoted until they have COM
pleted the highest grade. When a
fresh lot of these birds is purchased
they are put in the room and for two or
three days left to themselves so that
they may become accustomed to their
surroundings. Then a parrot which has
already mastered the art of monosyl-
liable words is introduced and soon
teaches the whole class such simple
words as yes and no.
The next grade, which is bisyllables
and sentences of the simplest character,
is taught by second parrot further ad-
vanced than the first. While in the third
grade, where long words and more diff
cult sentences comprise the course, the
teacher is also a parrot.
In the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades
the teachers are the bird faucier and his
daughter. The blackboard comes into
use and the birds are taught their alpha
bet one letter at time. Then to read
and spell simple words, as "cat" and
dog" simple sums in arithmetic, and
telling the time of day. At this point
the general education ceases. The
brighter birds are selected and taught
to sing and dance. All parrots are not
musical and only few of them become
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23

really skilled musicians from a parrots
standpoint, which is learning to sing
correctly to the accompaniment of a
musical instrument.
When asked about teaching parrots
at home the principal of this strange
school said:
That's easy enough II the bird is
bright and the teacher has some pa
thence. All you have to do is TO put him
in a dark room and keep repeating the
words until he catches them. After he
has learned two or three simple SEN
fences there is no need of keeping him in
the dark room during his lessons. He
will pick up things easily enough. But
as for learning to spell and to read and
tell the time of day and music, it takes a
good teacher and n mighty bright bird. :"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
TREES FULL OF ELECTRICITY
Peculiar Phenomenon Attending a Snow
storm In South Dakota.

Peculiar Phenomenon Attending a Snow
storm in South Dakota.
A peculiar feature of the late great
wind and snowstorm at Huron, S. d.,
was the great amount of electricity in
the atmosphere. 1t was quite difficult
to operate telegraph instruments, so
heavily charged with electricity was the
air. A touch of the stovepipe with an
iron poker or other metallic substance
would result in sending sharp current
ND the arm and thousands of electric
sparks into the room.
Another peculiar fact was the appear
ance on the tips of tree twigs Of bright
sparks of electricity. They were seen
in different parts of the city, and
presented a strange and beautiful
sight. On touching the twig with
a finger the electric spark would
Immediately be transferred from the
end of the twig to the finger, and
there remain as long as the finger was
in contact with the twig upon which
the spark appeared. Remove the finger
and the spark would again take its
place on the tip of the twig, and no
amount of shaking of the tree could dis
place it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23

Keys to mankind was illustrated in Lon
don. The school inspectors noted with
suspicion that a great many families
reported mo children" and in order to
ascertain the real number of children
in the district resorted to an ingenious
scheme. Two monkeys were gayly
dressed, put in a wagon accompanied
by a brass band, and were driven
through the streets of the district.
Crowds of children followed the mon
keys, and when the wagon was stopped
In park, the school officers distributed
candies to the youngsters while they
took their names and addresses. Two
hundred stray boys and girls were
rounded up by this method.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
THE MUSICAL MONKEY.
He Is Also a Trapeze Performer and a
FIrst-CIass Fighter.


Albert Anderson, who lives in Harlem,
has monkey named Billy. The monkey
has room 10 by IL which is fitted with
all sorts of acrobatic apparatus likely to
be enjoyed by small but healthy tree
climber. In one corner of the room is
bed and in another are two dumbbells,
made fast with chains, because the
monkey throws things when its temper
is ruffled.
The monkey is 50 fond of music that
when Albert Anderson, Jr., plays the
harmonica in its hearing, no matter If
it be eating or rollicRing, the monkey
stops, and, keeping time to the music,
sways back and forth from its hips, its
eyes wide open, and its face expressing
great joy. Young Albert gave Billy a
mouth organ one day, and Billy
screamed with delight. The monkey
put the instrument to its mouth and
blew hard. A discord followed, instead
Of the tune which the monkey plainly
expected, and it thereupon held the har-
monica at arms length to look at it. 1t
blew the instrument again and again,
each time looking at it as if to make out
what the trouble was. At last Billy
threw the harmonica across the room,
chattering in anger. Albrt played a
waltz on his instrument and Billy grew
less excited, but would not touch a
harmonica again.
A week later the boy got q music box
for the monkey. After showing Billy
how to turn the crank the boy left the
at it, turned the box upside down,
shook it, and then, taking hold of the
handle, began to turn it slowly The
music came and the monkey began to
dance, first on one foot and then on the
other, whining with delight. 1t is only
can be made to exercise on the bars and
swings enough to keep in health.
Billy does not weigh more than two
pounds, but every grain of those pounds
is full of grit when it comes to fight.
Sam, the house cat, a big gray brute,
Scared in street fights with wandering
tramp cats, got into Billy's room one
day, and the monkeys lips curled,
The cat looked up at the monkey, which
was on a trapeze bar, and licked its
chops. Billy apparently knew what
that meant, and dropped down part way
to the floor. The cat jumped, but Billy
did the giant swing and the cat missed.
Before the cat had got to the floor again
Billy was on it, and in two minutes the
cat was leaping over bars and swings
yowling with pain. Sam never visited
Billy again-N. Y, Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
PROBATE NOTICE.

Estate of Matthew Burnside, Deceased.
The State of Texas:
County of Bexar:
County court in matters of probate. To
March term, A. D., 1897.
The State of Texas to all persons in
terested in the administration of the
estate of Matthew Burnside, deceased.
J. A. Burnside, executor of the estate
of Matthew Burnside, deceased, has fill
ed his final account in the County court
of BeXar county, which will be acted
on at the March term, A. D., 1897, of
said court, at the court house thereof,
in the city of San Antonio, after this
notice shall have been duly published
for twenty (20) days in some news
paper 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 county
IL. s. land seal of said court at my Of
flee at San Antonio. this 18th
day of February, A. D., 1897.
THAD w. SMITH,
Clerk County Count Bexar County.
BY r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.1
No. 2,246
Came to hand February Is, 1897, at
o'clock p. m, and publication of this
citation ordered made in the Daily
Light. JOHN P. CAMPBELL,
BY Sheriff Bexar County.
NJ. F. CAMPBELL, Deputy. 2-16-2Ot
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
RESEMBLES THE FOX.
The Fennec, Beautiful Little Animal
Found In Africa.

Ahc thhctp oehuttiul
Found In Africa.
This beautiful little animal, which is
peculiar to Africa, being found in
Egypt and Nubia, resembles the fox in
general form and has the same bushy
tail. Its large ears and small head give
it quaint look and its pretty blue eyes
are bright and intelligent looking. The
fur is generally of pale fawn color, but
sometimes creamy white, while the tail
is of the same color, except in the upper
base and the end, which parts are de-
cidedly black.
Full-grown, the fennec, or zerda, is
about IL inches long, without the tail,
which is two-thirds the length of the
body. He is very active, and has a
habit of running ways, then stopping
to sit on his launches, looking very
grave. Like the fox, he feeds on vari.
Gus fruits, but is marvel in that he
performed the astonishing feat of
climbing up lofty date palm and there
secured the fruit, which hangs in rich
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
PROBATE NOTICE.

Estate of Thomas c. Harris, deceased.
The State of Texas:
County of Bexar:
County Court Matters of Probate. To
March term, A. D., 1897.
The State of Texas to all persons in
terested in the administration of the
estate of Thomas c. Harris, deceased,
J. N. Groesbeck, administrator of the
estate of Thomas c. Harris, deceased,
has filed his final account in the Coun-
ty Court of Bexar county, which will
be acetd on at the March term, A. D.,
1897, of said court, at the court house
thereof, in the City of San Antonio,
after this notice shall have been duly
published for twenty (2O) days in some
newspaper printed in Bexar County,
Texas, at which time all persons inter
ested in said estate may appear and
make objections thereto, if they see
proper.
Witness, Thad w. Smith, clerk of the
County court of Bexar county,
and seal of said court, at my
IL. 81 office in San Antonio. this 18th
day of February A. D., 1897.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court BeXar County.
BY r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.1
No. 194S.
Came to hand February 18th, 1897,
at 6:10 o'clock p. m, and publication
Of this citation ordered made in the
Daily Light JOHN P. CAMPBELL.
BY Sheriff BeXar County.
NJ f. CAMPBELL. Deputy.
2-15-20t
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man. II she neglects this, she will be a
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
|. & G. N. RAILROAD.

North bound trains leave for Aus
tin at 9:20 a. M, and 500 p. m: and
arrives from Laredo at T:30 D. m.
South bound trains arrive at 8 a. m.
7:15 p. M, and leave for Laredo at
9:45 a. m.
NJ. K. &. I. FROM 1. & G. n DEPOT
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas 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. IN.
and leave at 1910 p. m. and $50 p. m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans. Houston and Galveston at
1:25 a. IN. and 4:25 p. M; and leave
'or Eagle Pass and Mexico at 4 As p.
~
St Louis Limited leaves for Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas, Kansas City and
st. Louis at TAO p. m.
Arrives from st. Louis, Kansas
City, Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco
at S:45 a. m.
y. A. & A. omission ROUTE.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Waco,
Houston and Galveston at $50 a, m;
for Beeville, Corpus Christi and Rock
port at 80 p. M; and arrive daily
from the former places at 6:35 p. m;
and from the latter at 80 p. IN.
Kerville Branch.-Train leaves San
Antonio daily except Sunday at 2:45
p. M; leaves San Antonio Sundays on
" at $50 a. m. Train daily eX
cept' Sunday arrives at San Antonio
at 1915 a. M: on Sundays arrives at
San Antonio at 6:30 p. m.
s. A. &.GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tlnez, Sanders, Atkins, Lavernia and
Sutherland Springs at 8 a. NJ, daily
except Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at p. m,
daily except Sunday.
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clusters at the top and which he dearly
loves. He also feeds on eggs and in
sects, which are very cIeverly snapped
up In passing.
The characteristics are so confused
and mixed that biologists have fire.
Quently transferred this animal from
one part of the animal kingdom to an
other, but it has been generally con-
sidered as belonging to the fox family,
or the genus Yulpes, Like the fox,
fennecs live in subterranean burrows,
which they easily excavate in the sandy
soil of their native regions. The fur
is considered valuable by native tribes
for robes, but the animals being so
small, each robe requires number of
skins. During the daytime the fennec
generally remains concealed, and is I'M
frequently seen except after dark, when
he energies from his burrow and sets
off upon a marauding expedition
Orange Judd Farmer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-23
TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN;

+. Brown has moved to SOC East
Houston street and has a beautiful dis
play in his new headquarters. New
store. New Prices the lowest ever
known in San Antonio; we are lower
than anybody.
IMAGINE
r. r. Hats from rs cents up; Suits of
clothes from $3.50 up; underwear from
Il cents up; Ladies and Gents and
Chilrens low and high cut shoes the
latest styles, Ladies low cut shoes from
20 cents a pair up.
The best and politest attention Civ
IN to our friends and customers. The
Hamilton and Brown, best fitting shoe
in the world, always in stock.
E Es95s BROWN, 'of a Gn:t Street