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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
HOW BARNUM DID MOI GEL A WHI1E
ELEPHANT

THE ONLY GREATEST sHowMAN's STORY OF HIS
own FAILURE
IFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CO.. RESPONDENT THE TRIBUNE
BLOCK ISLAND, Aug. $50 many contradic
tory stories have been circulation regarding Bsrnums
attempt to transport a white elephant to this country
that determined to obtain statement from the great
Snowman himself expressly for THE TRIBUNE II will
be noticed that veterans story characteristics but
confirmed by papers and notes shown 70 the
writer
As no one had ever been able 10 obtain possession OF
one sacred cresures Mr. Barnum and his part
ners determined TO get N possible by the aid OF d.
pIomacy and an unlimited expenditure OF money. Mr.
John H. Iaderman Minister Resident from the United
States was appealed for assistance, and through him
J. b. Gaylord, Mr.. Barnums representative, obtained
an audience with the King Of SIAM who In turn intro
dnced him the counsellors called the Aged Unees.
They spurned the idea OF parting with OF their Idols,
and asked In turn what tho American people would
think should they AK for the tomb OF Washington - ex
hbit In siamese circus Nothing daunted. Mr.. Gay
lord entered privately into negotiations with couple OF
spectators who knew OF white and spotted elephant
which might with the aid OF two mercenary
priests He tbercupo1 cabled from Singapore; What
shall offer for two such elephants y The answer was
sen Anything that will buy them delivered In Briflsn
territory" BY means OF 7arious manipulations inc
agent able TO cable the latter part Of March Of this
year: Elephants all right Mt Maulmain. Burmah
Tns followed coon afterward bya cable dispatch
from an English lawyer saynS That Gay1od haa pee n
days Gaylord was acquitted and the elephants were
safely 10 Singapore and board ship bonnd Tor
san Francisco. w3erc. bad nothing adverse happened,
they would have arrived July |.
This information all sent by cable 10 MT Barnum,
aud " seemed certain that America would at last SEQ
white elephant The next day. however. news was re,
ccyed that elephant &c should have read elephsnts
was dead The king and Aged Uncics had, as last
resort. to prevent the sacred animals leaving the
country cent cmssaries board tie ship who poisoned
both boasts that point the outlay hal been more
than $4,000
Mr Barnum says. nevertheless that the American
public shall yet genuine sacred white elephant aud
Mr. Gaylori has already returned for thai purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
THE BARTHOLDI STATUE IN MINIATURE.

The Executive Committee of the Bartholdi
sa.us have received from France terracotta statuets
Of the statue of Liberty Enliehening the World made
by Barthodi himself and presented 10 NJ Gaenfer who
was particularly active In obtaining subscriptions 10
France NJ Gaenzer has had the generosity TO SEND TINS
valuable memento Of his connection with 80 great
matter to the Executive Committee of America Iei
about three and half feet In height and was made in
1875 It shows well the grand nobility OF the face, and
the majestic pose of the upreared arm which Is full OF
force aud vitality There faults In the dapery OF
the model which tho sculptor has corrected In tho
bronze so far be judged by the drawings that
have come to hand The indications OF the breasts are
far too high In this clay model and are not on line
with each other OF the action Of the appraised
arm would have tho effect Of raising somewhat but
not BY any means TO degree 90 great - Represented
here This also has been altered The shoulders wn'cn
In this terracota statuotte Insignificant ana nave
obvousy been sacrificed to the crossed drapery N one
instauco and 10 the imposing attitude y. NC atsr I'M
The other have new IN the bronze been gwen ~
uertauce And With these correouons tse eo'vs.x ~
nof lost The mInense and dignity 81 .e nss1 ~
the noble simplicity Of the neck that W. nss
tina stanetts yisw st thsis ONCE NO AfA Ss'sS~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12

The parlor. The old wardrobe used by William Penn
win also be put into she second story front roo In Jus
former position. The third toor garrett as IL was
called. consists Of but In It are three plaid
and one dormer window Each room Is furnished Win
an open freplace 80
The Old comb roof and cornices were decayed that
the material could be used I'm the reconsructon put
they have been reproduced by new The stone at the
back door is the identical placed there 200 years age
Most OF the lumber ia remarkably well preserved.
stair upright twenty feet long, OF yellow pine ia as sound
as when first put To- The BRICKS which are much heaV
Ter than those made at the time show no trace on
the storms aud OF the past two centuries kec
hunters have made large offers for unused boards 10 turn
into walking sticks and the Ike bat the Historical SO
cety has far preserved all waste material Tho cost
to the society for the removal and reconstruction VIII
reach about 600 1t Is said that effort will be made
In collect all relics OF the Penn family and deposit them
To this house. fence will be erected about the building
and the Enclosure beautifed 81 planting flowers The
house will be under the control OF tie Park Commits
ainnAra.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
HISTORICAL NOTES ON STATEN ISLAND.

The approach of the bi-centennial cele-
bration of the establishment Of Richmond
County 10 bringing light much interesting history Of
Staten Island heretofore generally known Investi
gsisns during the past week have shown that the hss
st house" 10 America erected on Staten islano
in le40 and was conducted by william Hendricksou 10
was owned by Director Keft Of NewNetheriand. Who
at about this tune began the suuactre Of bucsshn on
the siand Another interesting note s that In sepem-
ber 1910 the Director and Council caussd to be erected
the Narrows Flagstaff on which nss -
placed whenever incoming ship was sisnssd
This signal conveyed the news to New-Amsser-
dam, and was tho Arst marine telegraph u
New-York harbor. The nrst dwelling house 2.
the Island, It Is said. built on the New-bnE".oA
heights known as Fort H the bricks havias Deen m
ported from Holland. 1t probable that this was .as
,,svr.s DWELLING whose owner trusting In bis fnsndy
rsationa with the Indiaps built HE house amon es:
H,s eonacsnoe was evidently weilplacet Tor Y
1885 on ths occasion Of thes mqi .,s, ~
nnnVe and it, contents wese; spsr re- - cnz
Wch probably much 30 oe made IN the H Ia
shortly aftsrwsrd the ssy s !. q tooy SrcoS aud tSs
latter 1t fresh Kill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
A FINAL RES7TNG-PLACE FOR PENNS
COTTAGE.
rro,a IN, phflodelphia Prsss

INt0dttphto
After undergoing q varied experience m lie,
titis st. during the past 200 years, the old dwelling OF
William Penn has found quiet beautiful and pertna-
nent rcsting-p place During the BCentenpal celepra
tion fall attention was called 70 the isct that t9e
bouse OF the founder OF Pennsylvania would be lost IN
NE march OF modern Improvements and leave no trace
behind Tbereupon the Historical Society OF Pennsyle
vsnia took up the matter and made Offer OF &lc0o
for the building which accepted In May last the
mouse was torn down and each brick rafter
T., tsct mt the roof carried to West Paramount
Park In sroys Of magnificent ola trsss about ono
cnmnjesa brick upon brick, when occupied by the
Srssr proprietor of PennsyYsna
All az the maferias used In It's CONSTRUCTION were
bronght from England. 1t has frontage OF twenty
depth o. thirty II entering fonr Mndos TO tho
sft n Inc old Fireplace and tho right winding stair
% the second story INC o., SsAs ti,o ss0n rHs
old house had board flooring, but - recon.
struets cement takes the place o. Woo su sn Hss
tie srnpk w3n0Sws sashss ana noorns i1 ,. each
ere twelve psns ., ur y sso
e. vhioS VII b placed on this a0oe ane ~ esAss "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
PROSPERITY AT Ell PASO.

RAILROAD BuIIpISG-SoTEs OF BUSINESS AND
TRAVEL
lFRox AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE IhiDosh.
Ell PAso, Texas, Aug. 2.--Work will soon
hsgu op hs propossd road from this city to Gnayma
an II was reported in railroad circles yesterday me
present shppns psnt Benson. $50 miles west Of TINS
city, rather circuitous route for the Eastern sseef
TO reach 0uaymss. Work will also bs prosecuted on
othsr branches Of the Mexican railway system-n reports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
TWELVE PAGES

New.York City for an objective point James g. Blaine
70 said to be LARGELY Interested Some Canadian capital
ists also this venture Mr. Wilson IL not aware,
however OF what progress has bcen made By the COM
pany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12

IT was his first dinner ct which he found 9
.proSrsmme printed IN French spd after sxsIn|eS
~ vsiter and pointng s.tAsi wosd soma" - ~
sos ~ Tetoh ma diah e thai toe eoaEtseS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12

Scotland. and it may be ASSUMED that the advance
meht Of this scheme was one reason for making this
demonstration at this particular moment. In
theory, the demand Of Scotland for department
charged with the execution of Scotch business has
been conceded A decision of the Cabinet has ben
tsken q bill for the creation OF a Scottish Local
Government Board has been brought In. the Home
Secretary has given account Of its provisions,
and the House OF Commons has read the bill u first
time. But there the matter hangs. The session is
advanced the crush OF public business is enormous
this like every othsr irst-rate measure will be OPP
posed. and its chance of passing depends perhaps
IN part 90 the amount Of enthusiasm Tor Ii IN Scot
land itself.
Do the ueope of Scotland care about the bill 7
The London journal which applies itself to belt-
Ting things Scottish, says It is only clique which
cares about 1t. Lord Rosebery replies that II every
organ of public opinion in Scotland If tho Town
Councils Of al the leading eltes IL the trades coun-
els If tho various public associations. IL the entire
Scottish press and If the Faculty Of Advocates, are
All IN the hands of clique, then this contention is
proved. 1t is pretty obvious they are not. can
not follow him through the whole of the closely
seasoned speech In which he considered the broad
question Of the relation Of Scotland to England
Mach Of II was In answer 70 English criticisms on
NE project. and the answer is destructive Of the
snsieisms. But for American audience 1t may
midce to point out that Scotland wants Minister.
and wants one for the most practical of all reasons
VA that she cannot Other wise get tho most neces-
say business Of legislation and administration at
tended to. Lord Rossbsry said rruthfully and
vistiy that the Legislation for Scotland for many
years past has with rare EXCEPTIONS been con-
nd mainly to angie clause inserted in almost
rsfy bill sn&eting that this bill shall not extend
= seotlandp Scotland IL excluded from laws passed
g England bscsuss laws which are applicable and
oeneheiai to England would b neither applicable
- bsnsaeiAl r. : country which has viAsly
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Property For Sale.

Three houses and lots on Cameron treet de-
Sirable property, and cheap.
Three room house with gallery, lot 30 by 200
feet, on the Upper Labor ditch, near San Pedro
avenue, $500.
Fire room stone and wood house, two gal
leries and hydrant, on Avenue G, easy terms
$500.
Two-story frame house, of four rooms, two
halls and.twO galleries, one two lots Ward four,
$3.50.
Two story frame house of eight rooms bath
room, two halls and two galleries and hydrant.
ward Ornamented with shrubbery; one block
from Avenue c, 5000.
Frame house of five rooms and gallery; with
four lots, fine orchard, plenty of shade trees
and hydrant; Ward Two, half block from street
car line, 4R Houston street.
j-3t. j. W. BRADLEY, Agent.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
The New Court.

The new District court was opened this
morning, and had very grand and convenient
aspect. On the grand jury being called, 1t was
found to be incomplete and the Judge instruc-
rcd Sheriff Mccall TO complete the number, ex-
cusing those who appeared until 3 p. IN. The
petit Jury was excused until a. IN. tomorrow
The docket was then called, most OF the cases
being set for trial.
Justice Adam has sent 40 cases to the grand
Jury most of which are for felony. Justice
Shields sends five cases, mostly of a felonous
character,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Did Guiteau Murder Garfield?

Emerson sells nickle watches cheap.
is the Bernhardt great actress
Money i'm sums TO suit at EmerSOns.
Did Ben Butler steal any spoons?
Cheap musical instruments at Emerson's.
Is John Wilkes Booth really dead 2
Gold and silver bought at Emerson's.
Is Sullivan to remain the boss
Forfeited pledges at half price at EmersOn's
Who is to be our next President
a full line of guns and pistols AT Emerson's
Did Aaron Burr kill Alex. Hamilton
Emerson makes private loans at residences
Why was Napoleon ]. Il fataiist
Very low prices on watches at EmersOn's
How far will a man walk to "a telephones
Emerson has taken in thousands of pledges
during the past 30 days, and his stock is in
crPasng too fast. He has determined TO sell
for the next 30 days at prices he advanced on
goods. interest added. Call at once and secure
bargains,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
A SAD END.
Annie CuellO Plays with her Dog and Is
subsequently, Found Drowned.

On Saturday evening about six O'CLOCK Il
little girl aged three years, was seen playing
merrily with favorite dog. Soon after she
was missed and search was made for her. Ultl-
mately she was discovered in the Alazan ditch
into which it is surmised she had accident
ally fallen. Life was then quite extinct. Init
nation of the sad event was carried to Justice
Adam and an inquest was held. After due
consideration the jury delivered the verdict
that the deceased, Annie Cuello, came to her
death by accidentally falling into the Alazan
ditch and there drowning.
Annie is described as bright looking girl:
She was the daughter of a young man named
Francisco with Mr.. Kerbe, and who has since
worked for him. Mr.. Cuello and his family
live at the Springs. and the AlaZan ditch in
which Annie was drowned runs near his house.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
New Billiard Parlor.

Mcssrs. Sommers Peterson, of the Post
Office Exchange have Just completed their
tine billiard parlor in connection with their
saloon opposite the post Office. The tables are
two billiards and one siX-pocket fifteen ball
pool; all of them of the celebrated Monarch
make, out OF the Brunswick Il Bake Co IS fac
tory. In connection with this they keep on
hand full assortment of the choicest Wines
liquors and cigars, both domestic and i'm
ported. They keep the celebrated Monarch
and Ripy brands of whisky, unsurpassed any,
where. Connected with the establishment is the
PosTOFFICE EXCHANGE RESTAURANT.
The undersigned have opened the large aud
spacious restaurant opposite the POstoffice
where we viii pay special attention to furnish
ing large suppers for sOciables, balls etc and
where we will be pleased TO see all our friends
and epicurians-'und allie feinschmccker :"
F1rst-class cooks, tirst-class attendance and not
10 hc OutdOne in moderate charges will be our
motto. 2-2l-3m SMMAsG u HAMPEL,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Death of Senior Domingo Garcia.

Mr.. Narciso Leal has received information
that his wife's father, Senior Domingo Garcia,
has died at Mier from the effects of yellow
fever which he contracted some time ago.
Senior Garcia was in the Goth year of his age
and has served as Mayor of Mier for nearly 20
years. He was much esteemed by the people
of that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Narciso Leal leave tonight for
Mier They were'on the point of paying, their
deceased relative friendly visit when the sad
intelligence reached them.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Frank Starr receives fresh fish every
Please Take Notice.

am now ready to contract and deliver the
following classes of stock on the border: 10000
mules and 1900 horses and mares. Parties de-
string to purchase call at once, as in few days
shall leave on business and pleasure trip to
the frontier. Respectfully,
2-2S-lw NARCISO LEAL.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Sands of Life.

Time nor tide waits for no man, but the sands
of life continue to flow on and on, year after
year, never stopping, never hesitating i'm its
work of waste, unless OccasiOned by Cough,
Cold or some Lung Affection where DIR. Bos-
ankO's Cough and Lung Syrup arrests it and
and ten. Go to c. Schasse, A. Drelss, or L.
Orynski, druggists, and ask them for free
trial bottle of this medicine. They have them
tn rive awaV
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
New spring clothing and hats just in.

AS Armstrong, on Houston street, makes
speciality of butter and fruits those who are
epicures in taste should see his elegant fresh
butter which he is receiving semi-weekly from
the best dairy in the southwest. If they try IL
they will have no other.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
A MOurnful Journey.

The remains of the late ] II. Grogan, who
was found dead at the Rraden hotel in January
last, were dsinterred by Mr.. Sheern, placed in
a handsome casket, and shipped TO Maryland,
Conn.,, this morning. The widow and her nve
Young Children who came here to arrange for
the transfer, accompanied the remains.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
The Mortuary Report.

The city physician reports rs deaths. Three
of these were from consumption, and three
from pneumonia, showing great reduction in
the morality from such cause in previous weeks
The other deaths arose from various diseases.
Seven of the dead were strangers. Four were
under 10 years of age.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
New Arrivals at Famous, No. Commerce
Street

New notions, white goods, ladies' lingerie,
hosiery, Hamburg embroidery, a complete as
SOrtment of everything in the line Of ladies'
goods and fancy articles. Our supply is con-
slant, our prices low and we will not be un-
dersold by any firm in the city. We will sup
ply peddlers' outfits at short notice.
z l5-tf l. MARKS AZ IN
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

Messrs. p. w. Seffel and John SMASH, at tn,
corner of Alamo and North streets, will shoe
your horses for 81 all round. Full satisfaction
l-13-lm.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
To Sunset Passengers.

Passengers going west on the Sunset route
can get supper from to D. III. at the new
dining hall at the depot. First-class meals and
prompt attention obtained. =. w. BUER,
2-4-lm. Proprietor.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

5000 acres, this county, good buildings,
plenty of water, good fences, and considered
to be the finest ranch in Southwestern Texas.
A lot of fine stock can be had with place. Par
tculars of W. Z. Hilton, No. 20S West Houston
street. 3-5-lm
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Rutteri Butterii

A. c. Gilbert, No. Houston street, receive
daily from the most renowned diaries exec
lent, fresh butter, which he sells at very mod
crate figures. Country butter always on hant
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Buffalo Camp Yard store

have re-Opened at the above well-known
stand with an entire new stock of groceries,
which ] will sell at prices that defy competi-
ton. Call and see for yourself. Respectfully,
SOFT. j. p. DILLARD.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
For Sale.

a good house and lot on San Pedro avenue
Price $1,000. Apply tcW. f. Hilton, No. 2OS
West Houston street. 3-5-lm,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Business Chances.

A fine livery stable doing good business for
said low. Also a centrally located boarding
house. For particulars, apply to w. L. Hilton,
No. POS West Houston street. 3-5-Im.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Page and Herweck

OF 223 East Houston street are prepared to d,
all kinds of plain and ornamental painting
strict attention to business is their motto AM
they will promptly attend to all calls. l-l-S3-}n
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
A Gentleman and Wife,

Or two gentlemen, can procure board an
lodging in private family by addressing TX,
this office. References given and required
where applicants are not known. 2-2o-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

AGENTS wANTED-Ladies or gentlemen; good
agents making SO day. Apply at 222 Martinez,
corner South Alamo street. lwk
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Two Rooms for Rent
at 505 South Laredo street. 3
Houston Property for Sale.

A good cottage house and lot on Mckinney
street, near Miss NJ B. Brownies young ladies'
school. Price $500; title perfect. Address Il.
B. johnson, EVENING LIGHT office. 3-2-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

We are authorized to announce George
Dulnig as a candidate for Alderman in the 3re
ward at the election to be held in the 10th
inst.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Office Room to Let.
Wanted,

A good location, near centre of city. Inquire
of "T. Ii. j." at LIGHT office. 2-l5-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

Eleven miles from town; 1900 acres fine gras
lands permanent water, two jacals; 40 acr
field goes with it. Apply to
81 2w WIN. II. ELLIOTT.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

The ROya Havana draws March at a
IN. Don't cry because you are too late fol
tickets, but get them in time. Ii
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

City lots in desirable locations some as low
as 500. $50 acres only six miles from town,
fine agricultural or grasing land. Price
$50. s-5-lm
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
The City Drug store.

At No. s. Commerce street, has opened a
complete and fresh stock of drugs, druggists
s,Indries and toilet articles. Prescriptions a
speciality. ELLIOT RAGLAND,
2-3-lm. Projectors.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Defaulter Folks Nephew.

Mr.. Edmond Polk, nephew of ex-State Treas
urer Polk. who accompanied his uncle when he
absconded TO Texas, passed through the CITY
Yesterday. en- route for Tennessee. He was ac-
companied by Mr.. c. NJ. Shannon.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

442S acres, finest land in the State, an eligible
town site, plenty water power, 40 miles from
this city So per acre. 3-5-lm
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

-Wanted-two girls TO learn dressmaking.
Apply to Mrs. DanfOrd, dressmaker, No. q st.
Mary's street
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Wanted.

A young man or young lady, speaking Span
ish English and German, as clerk Apply at
No. .. West Commerce street, near bridge
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
Bows and Mems Suit

Bananas, oranges and lemons and nuts just
received by Armstrong & CO., Houston Street.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05
SHEEP FOR SALE.
WOOL COMMISSION HOUSE
%-11-tf

ment making Liberal Announcements on same.
CHAB0T, MOSS q CO.,
+l1-tf San Antonio. Texas.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-05

For staple and fancy groceries, wines and
liquors and all dcicacies in the eating line, 20
to III. G.. Summers, the old Mission Store
corner of South Alamo and Martinez streets.
1-24-3m