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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
RACES BEGIN AT 200 r. M. SHARP.
Sailors, Eyes and Electricity.

Owing to the intensity of the electric
light used on board of men-of-war men
are frequently affected with eye COM
plants, which in some cases have led
to total blindness, says a French mill
tary journal. 1t has been observed that
eyes in which the iris is not heavily
charged with pigments, that is to say,
gray and blue eyes, are more likely
to be injuriously affected than brown
eyes. These eye troubles are ascribed
to two causes, viz, the intensity of the
light and the action of the ultraviolet
rays. Oculists recommend the interpo,
sition between the eye and any power
full light of transparent substance
which will intercept the ultraviolet
rays, such as, for instance, uranium
glass, which is yellow. The French
naval authorities supply dark blue
glasses for the use of those who have
to do with searchlights, etc., and the
cases in which injury has been caused
to the eyes were those of men who had
neglected to use their spectacles
which, however, do not appear to af'
ford any protection against the ultra.
violet rays.-Washingto Star.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
The Ladies' Must Pay.

The generosity, as entertainers, with
which Americans treat women is in
strong contrast with the custom of Ger
mans. In their own country they have
no hesitation in intimating to their fe-
male companions that they are expected
to pay their share. In Germany, IL a
mans feminine partner at public ball
desires a portion of ice cream, he will
bring it, but with the demand of "Forty
pfennige, if you please" An instance
is found in the experience of some Eng
lish women at Prussian military ball
given by the officers of a certain gar
rison. The price of the supper was
printed upon the invitation. The Eng
fish woman expected that the officers
who accompanied them would pay for
the refreshments. They were quickly
undeceived, for, after supping, the
money was demanded, and they were
compelled to liquidate the debt.-De.
troit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
HOMEMADE GOWNS.
An Accomplishment Which Many
Women Have Acquired.


Women Have Acquired.
A surprising number of the we'll
dressed women you meet are arrayed in
costumes manufactured by their own
hands, writes Katherine Worden, in
Woman's Home Companion. Some of
the smartest cycling costumes worn are
homemade" as are many handsome
street and evening dresses. Yet so well
and so cleverly are they constructed
that there is never q hint of home
madeness" about them.
1t used to be, much more so than at
the present time, that those who could
not afford the services of dressmalier
were the ones who made their own
clothes. Indeed, it was not unusual to
hear a woman boastfully remark that
she could not thread a needle or sew a
straight seam, so ignorant was she of
sewing. Nowadays, many well-to-do
women consider it great accomplish
ment to be able to be independent of
dressmakerS. They have learned how
to sew, how to cut and to fit and drape
Their sewing-rooms are fitted with
modern appliances. There is form
over which skirts may be adjusted.
A bust form. over which corsages
may be draped and arranged, is one OF
the necessary adjuncts. Where the
home dressmaker has not supplied her,
self with system she is guided in hel
q, cutting by patterns.
1t is the woman of limited means who
derives the greatest benefit from know
ing how to sew well. for oftentimes tn,
expense of dress is not in the mate
rial, but in the making. Therefore, sh,
who makes her own may afford tw,
| dresses for the price of one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Murderous Balloons,

A species of baboon inhabiting the
colony of the Cape of Good Hope has be-
come a pest to the farmers by destroy
ing their lambs. The balloons haunt
the clumps of cactus scattered through
the fields and exhibit much cunning in
keeping out of the reach of their human
enemies. 1t is asserted that they have
taken note of the fact that women do
not carry firearms, and therefore need
not be feared. But when man appears
the balloons instantly take to their
heels. On this account the farmers have
lately devised the plan Of dressing in
women's apparel when they set out to
shoot baboons.-Youth's Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
The Precipitation Poisonous.

From report made to the Paris
Biological society, by NJ. Arlong, it APP
pears that animal perspiration, when
Injected under the skin, is poisonous.
In experiments made by him, death oc-
Cured when the injection was strong
enough, generally within three days,
but sometimes not for some weeks.
The perspiration secreted during ardu-
Gus muscular toll contains more poison
than that secreted during the ordinary
circumstances of life. Is not this proof
positive of the necessity of frequent
bathing of the body ? for ones perspira-
ton is as poisonous to his own body as
to another's.-Good Health.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

home. They are distinguished by the
fact that they are generally striped
around the top, and they are little
more elaborate than the store ones.
Both men and women wear these home
made hose and find them ve=y comfort
able.
The way of knitting these must be
learned of grandmother, who in her
early married days made all the stock
ings for the family. The knitting is be-
gun at the top and is carried down
to the ankle. From there the heel is
formed separately from the toe and in
step, and afterward joined by the
stocking stitch"
Tt is not hard to learn how to knit
stocking. Indeed, it is easier than many
Of the intricate forms of fancy work,
but it needs patience and it takes time
The only trouble with homemade
stockings is that they must be kept
darued, for with thread once broken
they ravel very quickly, and stitch in
time saves a great many more than
nine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
THE THANKSGIVING BIRD.

ever was seen. The turkey meat is
positively rich, and even the white meat
that is generally dry, has a moist, spicy
taste.
This is his recipe for roast turkey,
which he kindly consented to give the
household department.
Clean the turkey with as little hand
ling as possible and rinse with water in
which a little baking soda has been
dissolved. Now break up about half a
pint of bread crumbs and into the
crumbs chop two links of pork sausage
Stuff the turkey with this mixture and
just before putting into the oven bind
salt pork on the breast of the turkey
Remove the pork just before the turkey
Is taken from the oven.
When the meat is carved its flavor viii
be found very superior. This is particu
larly TO be recommended for thu
Thanksgiving turkey, which, with 81
many other dainties rivaIling Il, mus
be very appetizing TO be enjoyed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
A Country without a railroad.

To railway builders out of work
Alaska offers great if not an inviting
field. With a territory ten times as
large as New York state, it has not a
mile of steam road, or any other kind
of road. Thousands of citizens of the
United States are ready to emigrate
thither long enough to pick up what
gold they want, and yet our govern.
ment has not built a single railway for
their accommodation. The only trans.
portation line into the gold fields is
owned by selfish capitalists, non-resi.
dents at that, who expect to make a
profit out of the INDECENT gold seeker
Railway Age.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
THANKSGIVING TURKEY.
How 10 select the Bird and Prepare
IL for the Table.

There is a very general impression
| that hen turkeys are better than COB
blers, but such is not the case when
the birds are under a year old; until
that age is past the cock, or gobbler, is
more highly and finely favored than the
hen. A small turkey is never satisfac-
tory; only at IL pounds Getty dressed)
do they begin TO be fine. In small towns
where they are properly dressed
drawn, with head and feet removed
ten pounds would mean the same. BE
sure your bird is young. Avoid those
that are yellow, fat with rough legs
and hard spurs. One heavy for its size,
Of a blue cast, smooth legs. soft, only
budding spurs, flexible end to breast
bone and skin easily pierced between
the finger nails is the bird you want.
Whatever dressing you use (oyster or
chestnut is best) do not have it too
moist, and do not fiji the turkey more
than two-thirds full, otherwise you will
have soggy, solid, indigestible mass as
a result. The baking or roasting must
be long and slow operation after the |
first browning, ard if the patent COW
cred baking pan il not used an ordinary |
dripping pan must be used as a cover.
The basting must be frequent-eyery
Is minutes-and thorough if you would
have the meat juicy. Four hours is
about the proper time for 14-pound
turkey in a moderate oven. When
served your turkey is right if of a dark,
rich brown all over, without s1gges-
ton of scorch, Juicy in appearance, and,
though whole, ready TO faH apart at a
light touch of the carver. Before placing
in the oven rub all over with good but
ter and dredge heavily with flour sea-
soned with pepper and salt. The bast-
ing should be melted butter and hot
water or stock,-Woman's Home Com
panion. 49,.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Female Education in spa,p.

Though Americans are not popular
at present in Spain, a native of this
country, Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer
was recently elected president of the
National school for girls at San Sc.
bastian. The school was established by
Bostonians five years ego to cooperate
with the American board of missions
Spain allows students to work where
and how they please, provided they pass
at the state school examinations. In the
higher branches the girls go for exam
ination to the University of Madrid,
which has over a thousand young men
students. The young men were hostile
at first, but now occasionally form in
two lines on the staircase, throw their
caps on the stairs and sing the Royal
March" as the girls walk over them on
the way to the library.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

this linen is inexpensive and requires
only your own handiwork to make il
beautiful.
For the Martha Washington napery
good cotton will do as we'll as linen
for many housewives do not care TO
go to the expense of real linen for every
day-and it can be dressed up quite as
much.
After the napkins have been hemmed
by hand little design can be stitched
around them a few inches from the
hem, but if desired they can be hem
stitched at home by turning over to the
desired length and drawing a few
threads, after which the hem is folded
in place. This is the simple operation
of hemstitching, and is easy to do.
The script letter is done in Kate Green
way stitch, after switch a little scroll
is drawn around with a pencil and
workedin the same stitch. The lozenge-
shaped design is then drawn over the
letter. The writing need not be fine.
the everyday ehirography of the house
wife being all that is needed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Gambling I'm Burmn.

Gambling is universal in Burma and
on market days respectable-looking
men may be seen seated in booth, or
some other shelter, selling tickets from
little books for the lottery of the "36
animals" diagram of which hangs
behind him to assist the investor in
making his choice. In central spot
is a tall bamboo, from the top of which
bangles a small box containing the
name of the winning animal for the
day. This is hauled down at certain
hour and the winners declared.-N. Y.
Times,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Law.ult Three Hnndrea Year. ola.

Lawsuit Three Hundred Years Old.
The little community of Burgsinn, in
tie Bavarian district of lower Fran
COMA, will shortly be able to celebrate
the not over=enviable ter-centenniaI
jubilee of a lawsuit. On the 21st of June.
1896, this community brought suit at
the imperial court, then sitting at
Speyer, against the barons Won Thun-
gen, concerning a magnificent oak and
beech forest of nearly 5000 hectares
in extent which may to-day be esti-
mated worth about 1000, 900 marks. and
which both parties claim as their own.
1t speaks volumes for the indomitable
grit of these peasants, who, despite their
poverty, through three long centuries.
generation after generation, managed
TO put up among themselves enough
money to carry on the suit, and who,
in view of recent decree, may ultimate
ly consider themselves the bait posi-
dentes.-Paris Register.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
stewed Tea Is Very Bad.

Never let the infusion stand for less
than five minutes, and it is strange tea
if it requires more than six. After that
every minute the tea remains in the
pot the liquid is spelling and absorbing
a certain amount of poison. Stewed tea
is bad for the digestion and nerves and
everything else.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

She-Have you really seen that won
derful set of pictures that Miss Left
over has had taken one on each birth
day?
He--Yes; but they're very indistinct
You see the photos have faded at one
end of the list, and the subject at the
other,-N, Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Homemade Toilet water.

Take quarter ounce of altar of roses
and mix with one quart of strong
spirits of wine. Put these into a close
vessel, cork, and shake it, then i'm
merse the bottle in a deep basin full of
hot water. When the vessel is warmed
through take it out of the water and
shake vigorously until cold. Add a tea
spoonful of calcined magnesia, shake
again, and filter, lastly through close
muslin. A few drops of this in basin
of water makes pleasant washing
fluid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
inst Revived from Jury Duty

"You wish to be relieved from jury
duty" said a judge, "but haven't given
a good reason"
ut is to save money for the people"
replied the unwilling talesman. Il
have dyspepsia, judge, and 1 never
agree with anybody. If ! go on the
jury there will be disagreement and
the county will have to go to the ex-
pense of a new trial"
Excused" said the judge.-Green
Bag.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
HOMEMADE STOCKINGS.

Ern of Hand Work Is Surely Coming
with the New Year.
Somebody made the discovery few
weeks ago that homemade Stockings
were the best for golf and bicycling, and
as everyone these days does one thing
or the other it looks as though the
housewife had found new task for
herself, and one that will uake her
plenty of hard work, but which when
done will be very gratifying all around
Some Of the most fashionable cyclists
are seen on the road every dsy in long
stockings that have been Emitted at
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
cause of the termination.

Husband-What did you think when
YOU heard the chandelier fall in the
night?
Wife, thought that you had been
detained on business" again, and were
getting upstairs as quietly as you could.
Journal Amusant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
A blasted Career.

Judge Packingham-I used to look
upon young Simmons as fellow who
had brilliant future before him.
Squire Plimpton-What has caused
you to change your opinion of him?
"Why, the darned fool made a speech
in our state convention the other day
that knocked me out of the nomination
for lieutenant governor. = Cleveland
Leader.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

"Tottie Twinkletoes got every cent
of Cholly's money before she threw him
over"
"Yes. She said that she believed that
a thing worth doing at all was worth
doing well. IN. Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

In the formation of single locomo-
tive steam engine there are nearly 6,0oo
pieces to be put together, and these re-
ouire to be as accurately adjusted as
the works of watch.-Chicago Times
Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
LATEST TABLE LINEN.
Unless Embroidered at Home, IL Has
Not the Real Stnmp

With the renovation of the reyered
Mount Vernon comes the revival of the
Martha Washington table linen, which
was pure white with a letter en-
broidered in one corner. Tile letter
must be in your own handwriting and
surrounded by a little design of your
own marking. 1t is needless to say that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Bag.
Whiting for Work.

81 assure you, madam" said he, "that
1 would not be begging my bread from
door to door if 1 could but procure en-
ployment at my profession"
poor man." replied the good woman,
as she handed out pie, what is your
profession?"
81 am an airship pilot, madam."-De-
troit Free Press,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
Took II out on the Calf.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, after
the prodigal son returned home, what
did his father do?
Scholar-He killed the fatted calf.
"Quite right, and why did he kill the
fatted calf?"
Cause he dasn't kill the prodigal."
N. Y. Truth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

Judge-What are the charges against
this man?
Policeman-There are three, yer
honor-shoutin', hootin' an holierin'.
-Judoe
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

Beginning al $50 p. m. sharp.
ADMISSION 30 CENTS. Reserved
Seats At ThpS, Goggan & Bros Music
House.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

Mrs. Cumso-Nirs. Tenspot called to-
day, and 1 served light luncheon.
Mr.. Cumso-Then you didn't have
any of your own biscuits? Pm. Y. World.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

--DULLNIG and
NJ ALLISTER--
Fire Insurance Agency,
Office over Wolff & Marx.
Phone Alb.
San Antonio, Tex, Dec. IL, 1897.
beg to notify my friends and pa
irons that am still in the Fire Insur-
ance business, representing
DULLNIG & M'ALLISTER,
Insurance Agency.
Business entrusted to my care will
eceive immediate attention.
Trusting to be favored with your bus.
mess and thanking you for past favOrs,
am yours truly,
HARDEN w. ADAMS,
Office No. uS Avenue ID, Arthur Build
ing. 12-12-1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

ADMISSION 80 CENTS. Reserved
seats % cents extra. at Goggan's Mu-
sic House
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

1t seems strange that when a man
is taken in he usually feels put out
about philadelphia Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
THANKSGIVING FEAST.
Here's "a stumnE from the Note Book
of q lannon's Chef.

VI - IssAuouS S"Shs
There is a chef in one of the large
hotels of New York who is famous
for his roast turkey. Turkey under
his hands comes out not only beauti-
full brown, but of delicious flavor quite
different from. any other turkey that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
BEETHOVEN HALL.
The Celebrated Opera

"WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

Chorus of 80 voices with fun orches.
ira.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
-DULLNIG and

Beginning at $50 p. m. sharp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

CHORUS OF 400 VOICES, ACCOM-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

Santuzza (sOprano) Mrs. Geo. Z. Nicely
Lola (mez.sOp). ....M Miss Lolita Braun
Lucia (contraltOl. Miss Ella Haueisen
Turridu, (tenor). Mr.. Gus, A, Bonnet
Alto BASS 80. Mr.. Gilbert Schramm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13

PANIED BY FULL ORCHESTRA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
They're Off!

|. SICNEl in the lead. Headquar
tiers for owners Of race horses. well
come to The Jockey Boys. Remember
him for anything you need in Saddlery,
Harness and Race Goods in general II
you don't see what you want he will
make il for you on short notice.
No toys in stock but more substan-
tial Christmas or New Years gifts in
the way of nice single or double Har-
ness, Saddle o. Lap Robe. You can't
mistake the place
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
-CAvALLERIA RUSTICANA,-
Characters

Prof. August schemmel, Nus. Director.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
s. ULLMAN'S son,

Is2o AND 1872 EAST MAIN sr iSslI
Up-Town Store. SOC east MarshaIi. q.
Phone 3i6 o,,r comnlefa
Price-Tist no "a 80 80 =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
A BIG VERDICT RENDERED.
MiIIeP's Administrators Win Their
Suit-The UenricO Suicide.

The Henrlco Circuit Court was engaged
yesterday in the trial of the suit Of Mil
ler's Administrators against the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road, and the jury rendered conditional
verdict of $4,000 against the defendant
company. The railroad, through its at
torneys. entered a demurrer.
The coroner's jury summoned by JUS
tice-of- the-Peace Larus to inquire into
the manner in which Herman Gullmeyer
met his death, met at the courthouse yes
terday morning, and after celebrating
short time on the testimony offered,
rendered a verdict that deceased had died
from shot fired by his own hand.
Clerk Waddill yesterday issued mar
riage license 10 Samuel n. West and Miss
Edna IT, Self. both of Henrico county.
Mr.. West is the senior partner of the
firm of West & Bottoms, at Seven Pines,
and Miss Self is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward w. Self also of Seven Pines.
Another marriage license was issued to
MIR. Patrick II. Clarke and Miss Ruth
Britain, also of Henrico
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
D 2 Qr D Richmond, FrederiCkS'
HI l. W Il burg & Potomac.
Schedule in Eject April 10, 1897.
LEAVE DYRD-STREET STATION.

LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
500 A. NJ, Sunday only, for Washing
ton and points North. Stops
at Elba, Glen Allen, Ash
land, boswell, Ruther Glen,
PenOla, Milford Guinea,
Fredericksburg, Brooke. and
Whitewater.
s:45 A.. NJ, Daily, except Sunday. for
Washington and points
North Stops at E,ba, Ash
land. Taylorsyille, boswell.
Ruther Glen, Penola, Mil
ford. Woodslane. Guinea.
Summit, Fredericksburg.
Brooke. and Whitewater.
Pullman car.
II 90 H., Daily except Sunday, for
Washington and points
North. Stops at Elba, Glen
Allen, Ashland, boswell,
Milford Fredericksburg,
Brooke, and Whitewater.
Parlor-car. Also, connects
with Congressional Limited
at Washington
Ti5P NJ. Daily, for WASHINGTON and
points North Stops at Elba,
Ashland boswell. Milford,
Fredericksburg. Brooke, and
whitewater. and other sta
lions Sundays. Sleeper,
Richmond IN New York