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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
CHANGES COLOR EVERY YEAR.
Woman in Ireland Whose Skin IL
Alternately Black and White.

" oman Irehhno whose Skin H
Alternately Black and White.
Medical societies in Great Britain and
Ireland are just now devoting no little
attention to a remarkable human freak
who now lives in one of the western
Irish counties. The woman was born
with a black skin in Jamaica about As
years ago. She says that she remained
with the characteristics negro color to
her skin until She was % years of age,
when she began rapidly turning white,
the complete transformation being
made in less than three months. She
remained white for about a year, and
then turned black again, but more
slowly than the white transformation
had come upon her. When this second
change in skin color took place she
was sure that she had returned to her
original color, and would remain that
hue during the balance of her life, but
it was only few short months until
she was again as white as an albino.
Since that time the changes have year
Iy taken place, the woman being black
one summer and white the next. She
suffers no pain whatever.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
SHE REMEMBERED.
when George Washington Turned
Down the Gas.

Down the Gas.
Apropos of Washington, whose birth
day has just been celebrated, quaint
story is told concerning an old nanny
who was discovered in his native town
of Fredericksburg and who could not
have been born when the general died.
Mrs. Pickett, the widow of Gen. Pickett,
of southern fame, told it with a hearty
appreciation of its merits: "Shc was an
old woman in a linsey-woolsey petit
coat and bright turban, and we found
her in one of our jaunts around the city
and took a kodak picture of her. One
of the company asked her in fun If she
remembered Washington-you see, she
was very old. Deed and 'deedy do,
MISS she answered, glibly. Perhaps
you were one of his nurses, nanny?
Dat am jess so, missy-I nussed him
when he was leetle mite err baby oh,
then, you must have known about the
cherry tree?' But she did not, and it
was explained to her and she listened
with much interest. Use dom know
nothin' bout no cherry tree, missy, but
| 'mebers 'zactly when his nav found
him in her room an de gas Albumin,
cause he done turn it on Did he tell
her he turned it on, mammy| Deed
an deedy, he did, fob he nebber tole no
lie. but nanny, there wasn't any gas
in those days Yes, dere was, honey;
l members dat, too 1t was decided
that old nanny had been the servant of
some George Washington, but not our
own immortal George, and she was left
to enjoy her peculiar delusion undis-
turbed"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
one sorrel horse, no brand.

ROOFING Felt. Pitch and Asphalt
At HENRY BAULY7s. TEL 50. -I6-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
LOOKS LIKE PERSECUTION.

Another chapter was added to the
Mayer & Adler failure by the arrest
of these gentlemen under the charge
of using the United States mails for
fraudulent purposes. When the case
came I'D for examination the United
States Commissioner Judge Bates,
dismissed the accused on the ground
that the prosecuting witness failed to
appear. AS this looked very much
like a case of persecution, the person.
al friends of the two gentlemen were
greatly rejoiced over their release
Texas Liquor Dealer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
POuND NOTICE.

Taken up. and in city pound, on
18th day of May, 1897.
One bay horse branded 1t on the hip.
One bay horse branded PS with AM
connected underneath, on the hip.
one sorrel hourse branded LA with
stroke underneath, on the left should
Ell.
One sorrel horse, no brand.
Which will, If not redeemed before
sale, be sold at public auction. 70 the
highest bidder, for cash. at said pound,
at the hour OF IL O'Clock Il m, IN the
22nd day Of May, 1897.
PHIL SHARDHEN.
5-14-5t. Marshal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
BARGAIN IN TYPE.

For Sale: 500 pounds Bourgeoise;
300 pounds Minion; 200 pounds Non
pareil Roman type, in good condition,
Also 30 fonts Of display letter-Job
faces. Apply to T. B. Johnson, Man
ager, 8. A. Light. 12-1o-tf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23

One of the results of the British occu-
patton of Egypt is the introduction of
modern inventions ind conveniences in
that ancient land. The 'tramways" in
Cairo are run by electricity, and q con-
cession has Just been granted for q
trolley line fromi Cairo to the Ryra-
mids,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
RucKLEN,s ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapel Hands,
Cnflblains, Corns. and all skin eruD-
lions. and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. It is guaranteed to
TO give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box. For
sale ~ F. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-23
CALL ON US.
DO you want to run a gin?
Do you want to saw wood?

Do you want TO pump water!
Or anything else needing power; call
on us at the Light Office and let us
show you 5, z, or 9 horse power
gasoline engine that will do the work
AT a cost Of less than half the cost Of
steam power. No smoke, no dirt, no
loss Of time, no fireman asd engineer
needed. Call on MS at 104 East Com
merce street and we will tell you
more about it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

most ragged. woebegone specimen Of the
tramp species Of the genus homo ap-
preached him. The citizen stopped to
listen to the story told by Wandering
Willie, looking SO sympathetic that the
hobo put in his best work.
'I'm q victim o. hard luck. On the
dead. See? / hain't got nothin but the
marble heart for aweek. Ny father was
rich, and soon as he died the executor
ran of to Europe with the estate.
81 followed him, and the ship got
wrecked, ami after ten days my boat
landed on island where there was can
ner5als. Ny ten companions was eaten,
and tine cannerbals was SO full they
went ter sleep. an while they was snoozin
I went ter sea in their boat; picked up
by boat, went ter Spain; pinched fer
bein with pirates and got five years in
quod. 'Scaped an got back ter Ameriky !;
worked in a coal mine blowed up by
dynamite. AFTER got out o. hospital
tried railroadin, an first trip fell through
o bridge and broke few o. my ribs;
hired out ter q farmer an fell out o.
the barn an broke the rest o. my ribs
and an arm. Jess got out O. Their hos
pital q week ago, an hain't had a hand
out since"
my poor fellow" said the benevo-
lent gentleman, lit does seem q shame
that in . country where there is plenty
for all you should be SO afflicted, but
the ways Of Providence are inscrutable.
I would help you gladly, if it was not
| sO nlain that PrOyidence has n sDecial
| object in view with you, and it would
be sinful for me to interfere. But l am
| sincerely interested and would be glad
to hear what happens to you next. -
New York journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Iowa still takes the lead in raising

Iowa still takes the lead in raising
hogs. rs the following shows. The
three states of Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri still lead in the number of
cattle and hogs shipped. Out of one
months total receipts at Chicago.
9,S23 cars, 2,495 cars came from
Iowa. 1852 from Missouri and 2,007
from Illinois. Iowa also leads in
hogs, as OF old, with S,444 out of a
total Of 8,S44 car loads. Illinois was
second with 2,04S; Wisconsin third
with 1,210."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

PERHAPS Mr.. Hanna will not be
losing q powerful sight by not being
appointed to the senate. The ap-
pointment would be only till the leg
islature can elect in January next.
The sppointee would have, in actual
service, two months OF the special
session and about two weeks OF the
regular session, leaving out the holt
days. Still, as the Cincinnati En-
quirer says. there is the prestige OF
occupation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

GEN. ALGER, Of Michigan, who is
to be secretary OF war; owes his
prominence in politics to his wealth,
which he has used more than once in
ridiculous attempt to capture the
republican nomination for the pres
idency. Senator Sherman says in
b s "Recollections:" 1.-The friends
Of Gen. Alger tempted with money
poor negroes to violate the instruc-
tons OF their constituents. to sup.
port the Ohio senator in the national
convention Of 1885," Fortunately
for the country. Mr.. Alger. as recre'
tary Of war. will be as harmless as 9
man can be anywhere in the cabinet
Of which Sherman is to be, next tc
the president, the central figure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Cochran Calls Upon Hanna.

Cleveland, Feb. 9.-Hon. Bourke
Cochran. of New York, arrived in the
city yesterday and went directly to the
office of Mr.. NJ. A. Hanna, where an ex-
tended conference was held between the
New Yorker and the national chair
man. To an Associated Press repre-
sentative, Mr.. Cochran said that he was
not seeking any public office: that ne
did not expect to be offered place I'M
der the incoming administration. and
that even if one should be rendered him
it could not be accept ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
VIVA. /. STAMP Collection Did.

They are telling an interesting little
story in Toronto, which, if not true, is
certainly ben trovato and will furnish
philatelists with greater justification
for the indulgence in their craze than
any they have probably had before. The
receiving cashier of the Bank of British
North America, when he was appointed,
was required to give bonds to the
amount of $4,000.
He did not find this q particularly
easy thing to do, for he had no friends
to whom he could 60. In thinking over
ways and means, it struck him that per-
haps his collection of stamps made
when lad might help him out Of the
difficulty, as he had some rare specimens.
He accordingly hunted out his album,
which had lain unregarded for over 20
years in an old drawer.
Then he made catalogue and sent
it to a rich stamp collector of his &C.
quaintance. In due course came reply
from that gentleman saying he was pre-
pared to give the sum of So, 900 for the
collection.
Dramatic coincidence
The cashier thereupon took the letter
and his stamps to the bank directors
and offered them as the security he was
required to furnish. They were accept.
ed, and the bank has had the stamp.
book locked up in its vault ever since.
An estimate has just been made of the
value of its contents, and tine lucky
cashier finds that his stamps are worth
the snug little fortune of e7,000.-
Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Dramatic cOincid encei
Clock inscriptions.

In former times it was the custom Of
clockmakers to inscribe on the dial
plates of their clocks quaint verses. one
of the most common being the follow
ing:
fservs thee here, with all my might,
To tell the hours by day, by night.
Therefore example take by me
To serve thy God as l serve thee"
Another favorite inscription was
"Tempus fugit," or 'Time flies" and
thereby hangs q tale. A well known
English clockmaker who fiourished to-
ward the close of the last century, or
being asked by customer whether g
certain clock was of home manufacture,
replied: "Oh, certainly. Don't you see
the name, sir-Tummas Fugit? / Otter
have his clocks through my hands. -
New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of the Worthing-
ton, Ind. Sun, writes: "You have a
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters, and l can cheerfully recon-
mend it for constipation and sick
headache. and as general system
tonic 1t has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had q back
ache which never left her and felt
tired and weary. but six bottles OF
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price sc
cents and 81. Get q bottle at Hartz
q Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
IT might be possible to conceive of

IT might be possible to conceive of
the future playwright composing a
historical comedy-drama with char
acters and scenes taken from the
cities Of Rock Island and Davenport,
and entitled ..The Two Johns" were
II possible for human ingenuity to
separate from the production and
preserve the main features all that
would have an immoral and contain
mating tendency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
A Mountain Of IDLE Money.

New York World.
Saturdays bank statement re fected
. still further paralysis Of business
and industry. The net deposits OF
the clearing house banks amounted
to e563. 33l 800. The laws require
banks to hold idle reserve against
liability NO less than $l40, s3S, $50 in
coin and legal tender currency. But
the banks hold also idle a surplus
reserve Of t59,l4s,2SO. That is to
say. there 10 now in the clearing
house banks OF New York almost
$500, 0C0, 900 Of idle money, or &c.,.
100000 in excess OF legal reserve.
which cannot be lent to promote any
industry or to aid any business VEN
ture, because the conditions are such
that prudent industrial and CONNER
cial employers Of money cannot see
their way clear to profit in the use
ofthis money even at the 10 we st inter-
est rates demanded-call loans being
ct u per cent. This 10 . paraly zine
and prostrating result OF congress-
refusal to give the country retrench.
meut. revenue and rest, and Of the
republican determination at all hsz.
ards to force tarif-ripping extra
session. The program is q reckless
sacrifice OF the prosperity Of the peo-
pie to . desire to reward campaign
contributors with bounties.
But for this wretched partisan
purpose the mountain Of money held
idle in the New York clearing house
banks and the millions held idle
elsewhere. would now be employ ed
In creating wealth and paying wages
What do the people think Of such
. party policy?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

IT looks very much as though DR..
Kinyon would be compelled to en-
gage additional counsel in his suit
against The Argus. Kenworthy will
be fully occupied in whitewashing
for himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

THE New York journal says:
Thousand and thousands Of dollars
will be spent for flowers to decorate
the Waldorf apartments that Mrs.
Bradley Martin has engaged for her
fancy dress ball" These are not
hard times for the millionaires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Six OF On. Half Dozen of ro.her.

London, Feb. 9.-The parliamentary
secretary of the foreign Office, Curzon,
in the house of commons confirmed the
dispatches Of the Associated Press on
the Cretan situation. and said that so
far as he could judge the maltreatment
was about evenly distributed between
the two parties. and the British govern
ment was anxious to protect the Mus
Sulmans as the Christians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

" the patronizing Union will at
tempt to explain how John L. Ken
worthy got that prefix Of ''Hon.,"
The ARGUS will agree to show how
he did not get it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

As long Is it tickles his vanity so
much. we can see no serious objec-
tion to Kenworthy preiixing "Hon."
t. his name-if the other fellows
don't object.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
PLEA! Pilse! Pues,

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind. bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. It sbsorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once,
acts ~ q poultice, giving instant re-
lief. Dr.. Williams Indian Pile ONT
ment 10 prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else. Every box ID guaran-
teed. Sold BY druggists or sent by
mail for 30 cents and$ 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'H'o. Co., Props Cleve-
land. Ohio. For sale BY al drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

TIE ARGUS has now suits for dam
ages aggregating $4,000 against it.
Who will be the next to step up to
the pie counter and help himself?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Doo't Tobacco spit and smoke Your LIZ.
Away.

Uo0't x0ooOOo 0plt md NmOkO Your Lilo
II you want 70 quit tobacco using
easily and forever. be made we'll,
strong, magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee . cure. Booklets and SAM
Piles mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 9.-The bill pro-
viding for a constitutional amendment
giving Nebraska women the right to
vote was defeated in the lower house of
the legislature last evening by the de-
ciSiye vote of Sc to &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Illinois Military Appointment.

Springfield, Ills, Feb. 9.-The adju.
tant general has made an order ap-
pointing ]. Mack Tanner judge advo.
cate of the Second brigade. I. N. G.
with the rank of colonel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Dress Goods Department.

OtOSS OUVuS OCp0I luuCDls |
46-inch black English jacquard
Lusters, beautiful patterns, -.
opening price. per yard 5Sc
Ss-inch black Brocade Soliels, new
designs, opening price. peroo
Yard. 5SC
42-inch Priestley's Black Fancies,
elegant patterns. opening price, =.
per yard, 81 and. ./5c
25 pieces of Imported Serges, all
colors and black, opening price, ~
per yard, ............... .Z5C
40 inch Bulb effects, all the new
colors. cheap at SOC q yard.
opening price. ...........3 6c
SO inch Black Brocade Mohairs,
beautiful patterns for skirts,
opening price, per yard ... .Z6c
S6-inch German Checks, exact pat
terms of the SOC cloth, opening ~,
price, per yard. .ZIsc
SUI yards Double fold Plaids, lace
over shot effects, ETC., opening ~,
price, per yard. ..IE2C
DRESS PATTERNS.
LOT consisting of new spring
colors, opening price, per
pattern. -%E.0o
LOT 2-Consisting of better designs,
and well worth double the
price, choice. $3.&Z
LOT S-Embracing many of the
choicest designs. cheap al IS,
opening price. ..$3.74
Aside from the above we have Just
opened up some SO pieces of the eel
ebrated Broadhead Dress Goods, that
will 60 on sale @: correspondingly
cheap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
Crockery Department.
(sPEcrAL)
TOILET SET SALE.

We have few more OF those Mon
arch Toilet Sets. large fancy shapes,
assorted decorations, worth $3.50
per set, that we win close this week
at $1.95. Come early as there is only
q limited number left.
Only q few OF those Excelsior
Toilet Sets, IL pieces in brown and
pink. you pay for the same set 81. so,
but we will pat them in this sale at
1896.
Special prices on all of our high
grade sets. We can save you from
20 to 80 per cent.
We have in stock . fine line of
White Toilet Ware, new and attrac-
tive shapes at bottom prices:
Large Ewers, new shape. At. 90. s5c
Large Basins. new shape, at. -. soc
Large Stop Jars At. ........... Csc
Soap Slabs at .................. sc
4uSs II ...-........ DC
Cn2mOefe ~. Zoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
ne Ways Of Provsae,o,.

A benevolent looking gentleman was
walking along the Bowery. when the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sioken, weaken
or gripe; 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
en- faux XXX \
~ @S.2&;N..~ \
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compousd

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Will cure the worst forms of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in
fammation and liberation, falling and
displacements Of the womb, and conse-
quent spinal weakness, and is pecu-
Garly adapted to the change Of life.
Every time it will cure Backache.
1t has cured more cases of leucor-
rhea by removing the cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known; it
is almost infallible in such cases. 1t
dissolves and expels tumors from the
uterus in an early stage of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
ccrous humors. Lydia e. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are a sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash is of great
value for local application.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

NyANTED-AGENTS. IF YOU ARE EN-.
w ergetic and wish to make money it will
pay you to call at Hotel Gordon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

Children Cry for
)ho1'o oootovlas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
WANTED

"ANTED-A COOK AT DOT SEVENTH
w avenue. No laundry work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09

"ANTED-POSITION AS HOTEL OVER.
w seer or chamber work. or care of rooms
at hotel or restaurant by middle aged lady OF
hotel experience. Best of references. Ad.
dress "A, ARGUS.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

didly,- I don't believe the average Tarheel cares a continental whether the governor shall eventually down the Wilson's or get floored himself"
 "A once prominent citizen of Chat tanooga published a remarkable card the other day in a local newspaper" said MT. G. L. Simpson of Tennessee. at the Ebbitt. "It read something like this:
 "1 publicly proclaim myself chronic drunkard, and warn all sa- loon keepers that they violate their oaths by giving or selling me any spirituous liquors.
 This card was signed by the au- thor's name Until two or three years ago he enjoyed the thorough respect and good will of the community, and his standing as a business man was high. He comes of good family, and has had all the advantages Of a liberal education. The drink habit got the upper hand of him, and of late he has been going down grade very rap idly. I do not think, however, that in going into print with a confession of his besetting sin that he has done a wise act. Aside from the shame and modification it will cause his kin uT6U, LIE pTlul6u uOltCS CdI HI AO wise help him to reform If he hasn't strength of will sufficient to res, st the tempter he will find some way to sat- isfy his cravings. There never was a time that whiskey fiend couldn't ! manage some plan whereby to sati- ate his thirst
 Civilization is responsible for the way we walk" said Dr. s. w. Stay horn of New York at the Wellington. Modern man turns his toes out in walking. while the savage turns them | in- Why this difference?
 "The primitive man was forced to climb trees for fruit and nuts, and for refuge from his enemies. He dwelt in caves, to gain which he had to scale | lofty cliffs. The paths he traversed were naroow. and caused him to turn his feet inwardly to keep from con l tact with stones and roots. This climbing habit begot a fashion of i nurred-in toes which was transmitted i from generation to generation. acquir- ing persistence by the law of heredity.
 A savage never breathed who walked
 with his toes pointing outward | Civilized man, on the contrary,
 has no need to practice the climbing
 art, and he also has broad roadways, | which allow him to plant his feet in
 a way that secures the largest and
 most secure base" e."-Correspondenc
 Washington Post