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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21
Murdered by Her Rejected Lover.

LOCUST GAP, Pa, May 17.-Miss Julia
Kramer, eighteen years of age, was shot
and fatally injured this morning by Peter
Knolbauch, rejected lover. Miss Kramer
was conversing with VIM. Neuman, an ac-
cepted suitor, when Knolbauch approached
and joined in the conversation. A moment
through Miss Kramer's head remarking
that he would either marry her OF kill her.A
second shot passed through the young
lady's hand; third shot, aimed at Neu-
man, did not take effect. Knolbauch was
arrested, land an attempt was made to
and he was conveyed to jail.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21
Winter Wheat a Failure.

CHICAGO, May 12.-The Farmers Reuie,o,
in summing up the reports from its cores
pondents, says concerningIthe crops: ''The-
18th of May is here, but the weather con-
tinues cold. The crops are all late. Win
ter wheat prospects are the poorest ever
experienced. The spring wheat is not all
seeded. Oats are not all in, and the corn is
yet to be planted. The only favorable fact
that we can mention to day is that there is
no present prospect of drouth. The most
serious fact is the failure of the winter
wheat crop. Its magnitude is not vet fully
realized %
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21
At a Ripe Old Aqe.

SoMMERvILLE, MASS, May 17.-Martin
Burckees, an 1872 veteran, died at his sons
residence here last night, aged ninety
seven. He was the last survivor of the
party who, under Captain James Law
renee, in the Government man-of-war
Hornet, captured the British brig Peacock.
He was the man who climbed the mast
and first discovered the white flag flying
from the Peacock.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21

CHICAGO, May 13.-The Mccormick Reap
er Company shasI received answers form
four hundred correspondents in winter
wheat States. 1t estimates that if the ratio
thus far is maintained reports will show
falling off of ten per cent. in the condition
of winter wheat compared with the esti-
mate for April, which put the crop at six
ty five p per cent. OF full yield, with de-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21
A milkman who was arraior

"A milkman who was arraigned in
a Brooklyn court for watering his milk
admitted that he had been in the habit
of adding three quarts of water to each
forty-quart can of milk as long as he
had been in the business, which was
twenty years. The Milk Commissioner
made a calculation on this basis,
which showed that in the two score of
years the dishonest milkman had
realized $5, ,475 from about eight quarts
of water day judiciously used. This
swindling trick is not only fraud on
the consumer, but is a great injustice
to honest dealers, who are unable to
compete in price with their unscrupu-
lous rivals.-N Y San.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-21

City Editor Ito ewreporter)-You
say in this report of the fire that the
lurid glare of forked flames shot
athwart the dark-domed sky. Are you
sure of that? New Reporter-Yes, sir;
/ saw the whole thing. City Editor
Did you notice any Insurance lurking
about the place, or learn what caused
the fire, or the probable amount of
property. destroyeaP New Reporter
No, sir City Editor (striking Il match)
We'll, just watch the lurid glare of
forked flames shoot athwart this report.
-Brookla4a Union.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Did He Steal lt2

A new Chinese store has been opened
on Dolorosa street where formerly the
cockpit saloon was, next to Grieder's
bakery. The proprietors are two Celes-
tials of villainous cast of oountenance.
and their wares consist Of the usual
bric-a-brac and finery. This morning
two ladies and child entered the store
to purchase something, but when going
to pay for 1t one Of the ladies missed her
pocketbook containing $40. She alleged
that she placed the portmonnaie on the
counter when she first entered, and
charged Johnny with stealing 1t. This
the Celestial stoutly denied, and told his
fair customer she must have left II at
home. She took the street-car home to
ascertain II she had, and as the police
have not yet been communicated with 1t
Is presumable that Johnny was accused
without grounds Of robbery he never
committed.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
STANIFORTH TRAGEDY.
Ygnaeia cortez Withdraws Her Appliea.
ton for Writ Of Habeas Corpus.

This morning, under u writ OF habeas
corpus, the case Of Ygnacia COrtez was
heard amid large crowd In the District
court, in relation to the Sid Staniforth
tragedy, before Judge Noonan. About .
O'Clock Ygnacla Cortez was brought into
the coart room and exhibited perfect
sang froid, and when Intercepted by the
various reporters regarding the ghost
rumors, she, although known to be nat
urally superstitious, treated the matter
ms joke. This GOODNESS Of manner she
kept until a consultation OF her lawyers.
John Ochse, Theo Anderson and District
Attorney George Pasohal, In conjunc-
ton with Judge Noonan. She then
showed some symptoms OF nervousness,
playing with her fan ana slight witch
Ing OF her lips. After n consultation Of
some time, Judge Noonan informed the
witnesses In the case that the applica-
ton for the writ OF habeas corpus had
been Withdrawn by the applicant, and
the witnesses were excused until the
first Monday In September. The pris-
oner's counsel state that they are pre-
pared with the necessary bond of $1,000,
and that lgnacia Cortez will be released
this evening or early Tomorrow morn
ing. Eugenie Medina and John A. Ochse
Will be the names that will appear in the
bond
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

No article entering so generally into
the food of every family has been found
more villainously adulterated than bak-
ing powder. For the purpose OF under
selling those powders of absolute puri-
ty and wholesOmeness which alone are
safe for use In food. hundreds of dealers
are putting up baking powders with
cheap and adulterated cream Of tartar
which contains lime, earth, etc, adding
strength by the free use Of alum.
These aduterated powders are showed
upon the public with the greatest per-
sistency. They are first given away
left in samples at private residences,
with circulars containing bogus analysis
and certificates and false representations
IS to their value, etc. This fact Of
itself IA sufficient to condemn them.
A first-class article will sell on
It's merits. No manufacturer whose
goods are OF value can afford to give
them away, and none but the cheapest
make and most inferior or unmsrketable
goods require to be distributed free In
order to get the public to use them, and
this method Is adopted only by parties
who have failed to dispose oftheir wares
through the ordinary and legitimate
channels of trade.
Free samples of articles of food left Mt
the house should be regarded with sus-
picion. There is no guarantee of their
who lesOmeness, while there Is real dam
ger that they contain fatally poison
Gus compound. Many instances of
poisoning from the use OF such samples
are recorded.
The only safe way Is 10 cOnsign all
such samples Immediately to the ash
barrel, and to turn deaf ear to the
statements made by their vendors.
IL IL not worth while to trle
with life and health to the extent Of
of testing every doubtful baking powder
that comes along. Better to rely upon
an old and reliable brand like the Royal.
which has by quarter of century's
constant use proved its perfect whole
someness and efficiency, or some other
brand that Is not so worthless and cheap
that its proprietOrs can afford to give 1t
away by the cart load. II is In its favor
that the Royal Baking Powder Is never
given away, sold by means of lotteries,
nor accompanied by chromos, spoons,
crockery or other gifts, except the gifts
of absolute purity, wholesomeness, full
weight and superlative leavening power.
Its own merits have been its chief ad-
vertisement, and they have secured for
1t the constant patronage of the Ameri-
can people TO an extent beyond the COM
bined sale OF all other baking powders.
The Royal Baking Powder IL certified by
all the Government chemists us abso-
lutcly pure and perfect.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
A Society Event.

A pleasant little hop was given at the
residence OF Misses Chavez, corner
North Flores and Obraje street, Satur-
day night by Messrs. Aleiando, A. Galan
and Jose G. Chavez. Among the ladies
present were the Misses Maggie Marien-
oiana and Paulita Chavez. Teresa Del
iina and Cecilia Garcia, Refugia Galan,
Fannie Trueheart, Carlota Garcia, Gaia
rina Cassiano, LeonideZ Galan, Ger
trudes Chavez, Michaela Olivarri and
others, and the Messrs. Elgeser, Chavez,
Garcia, Campbell, Lopez, Barrere, Ger
vantes, Lujan, Olivarri and others.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

One of the finest establishments that
san Antonio, If not Texas, Can boast of
is the Art Gallery of q. ii. Mueller, at
2O5 Commerce street. Here can be had
artists and draughtmen's materials, of
both domestic and imported kinds. En-
cravings, chromos and paintings are on
hand, In an endless variety. Picture
frames, mouldings and materials for
fresco and sign painting in large varieties
China decorations and material for wax
flowers in large assortment. Mr..
Mueller receives direct from factOrief
large shipments of paints, oils and other
material In that line, as well as window
glass. and fine domestic and imported
decorative wall paper are specialties in
his establishment. l2-l3-lv
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
A Child Christened.

A grand christening took place yes
terday afternoon at Mr.. William Layers
ranch few miles out of the city. The
infant ohristened was the happy son OF
Mr.. Layer. Rev. Father Pfefierkorn
performed the ceremony and named the
infant Louis. After the ceremony fine
lunch was served and discussed by the
numerous friends and relatives present,
and was washed down in copious beak-
ers of beer and draughts of champagne.
A number OF friends from San Antonio
AtInnlnl
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Conrad Slchel, young and very green
German immigrant, was caught last
night opposite the Maverick, on IIous-
ton street. by Night Waterman Cook MS
he was walking away with box full of
soda bottles he had stolen. The boy
said he stole them because he had no
work and no money. His case was
transferred from the Recorders court
to-day to the Justice of the Peace.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Miss Martina Murnin, daughter of Mr..
James Murnn, living on South Flores
street, celebrated her 18th birthday yes
terday by dinner party and dance in
the evening. Among those present
were Miss Adelfena Chavez, Miss Susie
Baldus. Miss Mary Baldus, Miss Martina
Hernandez, Miss Mary Murnin and
Messrs. Eli Chavez, Ed Chavez and NJ.
Chavez. A number Of useful and valua-
BILE presents were made to the happy
young lady, and good time enjoyed by
all present.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
A Painting Lady.

fracas occurred at the Springs last
evening, during the dance, between a
young man named Miller and the police.
During the progress of quadrille one
of Mrs. Moore's daughters tainted and a
crowd Immediately gathered around
her. Officers Massey and Martin soon
dispersed the crowd in order that the
young lady might get some air. All Of
them retired quietly except the young
man above mentioned. He expostulated
and threatened to get his gun, bur he
was very quickly subdued In his dire
threats by the officers,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Death Of Major Minter.

The sad news of the death Of MAJ or
j. J. Minter, an old and respected citi-
zen Of San Antonio, reached this city
this morning and his death IL universal
ly deplored. He died Saturday evening
at $40 O'Clock at Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas. The remains will arrive to-
morrow evening at l0.i5 o'clock, and the
funeral will take place Wednesday after
noon ut o O'Clock
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Frankly, the Small.
Editor San Antonio Ligh;

Editor San Antonio Ligh;.
The long-eared little what-is-it. Frankly
the Small, which burrows in the "rat"
hole on Commerce street and spits venom
at Its betters, dies hard, the poor thing.
Uranium, and its soft skull Ia caving in.
1t Is careful, however, not to bite its
own tongue, as 1t would poison itself 1t
should be also careful not to crawl under
anybody's foot, as, like crushed bug. 1t
would soil the walk. Some friend should
throw thimble over 1t. Bray again,
Frankly. j. n. GALLAGHER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Is one of the hardest workers in the City
Council and a most regular attendant.
The straight-out Democracy of the First
ward will elect him to the board just as
often and as long as he desires to stay
there. Gallagher has good many Re-
publican friends who will vote for him,
too, regardless of Grayson street and his
Bourbon proclivities.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

The LIGHT mentioned the other day
the finding of large spur near the First
Mission, whose prongs were about five
inches in length, but Mr.. William Jordin
has an iron spur which was dug out of a
gravel pit just beyond dignowity hill, the
prongs of which are little more than
six inches long, and wicked looking in
proport on. The spur was evidently
fastened to the foot by a bar which
passed to the toes, and no doubt was as
uncomfortable to the wearer as to the
animal
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Brother Ferguson, ofthe Times, wades
into the LIGHT to the tune Of about two
columns in his Saturdays issue. Shake
brother, Come again. The LIGHT
wishes your circulation was hundred
thousand. The advertisement would be
worth ever so much more line.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
They Robbed Him.

Judge Neuendorfr took two ailidavits
this morning on charge of burglary.
One against Oscar johnson, and a second
one against Solomon Jones. They are
accused Of stealing $3.50 from the trunk
Of Thomas Slane, an employee OF the Ice
factory
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Real Estate and InsuranCeA8entS
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS.
Bargains in Clothing.

Mr.. A. NJ. Cohen, one of the largest
dealers in ready-made clothing in the
city, has an important announcement in
the LIGHT telling our readers that he
will sell out his entire stock at and
below cost. This is a rare chance 10
everyone to provide themselves with a
new suit at reasonable figure. Cliff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Back from Ell Paso.

Captain j. A. II. Hosack, the lightning
auctioneer, has just returned from FL
Paso, where he has been on business
pertaining to big auction sale Of town
lots to take place some time In October.
The Captain says all the country through
which he passed shows signs OF coming
prosperity and a business boom this
winter
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

The privilege of using hose for sprnk-
ling, etc, being subject to special rates,
persons wishing to use same are re-
quested to call at the office and arrange.
The fraudulent use of the water service
in this manner renders the party liable
to have it cut of, without notice, as stip-
ulated in his contract.
lO-lm WATER WORKS COMPANY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

is to 20 sltlos, or at least 79,7Oi acres
of land, well adapted to stock raising,
and the growing of cotton and corn,
watered by three fine springs and two
wells. improvements on 1t cost $1,000
boundaries well defined. The projected
railroad line from Monclova will cross
the tract Of land. Price $4,000 cash.
For plans and information, address
Lorenzo Castro, care LIGHT office. If
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

This morning Mrs. l.. SPAIN, of East
Commerce street, was somewhat sur.
prised with the proiler Of somewhat
extraordinary gift, The donor was a
young German girl who has been in this
country only about three months. The
gift she desired to present the lady with
was baby about 10 days old.
AS the lady has family OF
her own she naturally refused
the young girls offer, but Mrs. SPAIN
said she would give the girl work and
shelter the baby. This was refused
however, the girl stating she only
wanted to get rid Of the baby, and she
went away with her infant.
Cigarette smokers pre- fen Opera Pufit
because they do not stiokto the lips h
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Mr.. Louis Dreyfus arrived last even
ing from Mississippi with the remains
of his little son Leon. The funeral took
place this morning and was attended
by large number of friends and nc
quaintances.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Held meeting at their hall on Monterey
street yesterday, and decided to appro-
prlately celebrate the 10Th of September.
Committees were appointed to make the
necessary arrangements. There will be
n flag presentation and banquet.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
Proposals for Water Pipes and Drains.


nhApQu AtIEhs DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
OFFICE or CIIIEF QUARTERMAsTER,
san Antonio, Texas, August 10, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplcatc, subject
= to usual conditions, will be received at this
office until II O'Clock. noon. on the 2sth day of
August 1855 ut (which time and place they
bidders. for furnishing and laying nj san An.
tonic Texas of about 300 lincal feet, each, of
Water aud Drain Pipes, according to plans
aud specifications ON tic in this Office. which
will be shown, blank proposals furnished and
full Information rs to the manner of bidding
aud terms of contract given, on application,
The Government reserves the right to re-
Ject any or all proposals.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked; proposals tor Water Pipes and
Drains and addressed to the undersigned.
j. q. G. LEE,
Major and Chief Quarternastor.
augl5-lt-l Is 10 2j-2G
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Health is wealth. Wealth means in
dependence. The Keynote is Or. Bo-
sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, the best
Cough Syrup in the world. Cures
Coughs, Colds, Pains In the Chest, Bron-
chitis and Primary Consumption. one
dose gives relief in every case. Take no
other. Price 80 cents and 81 Samples
free. Sold by IL. l.. Fowler, II. Cohn Il
Co., j. ID. Devine, j. Clavin.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
COMPLIMENTARY Tickets.

The Beethoven Maennerchor have
favored the LIGnr with tickets to their
midsummer night festival, to occur at
the Mission garden, Saturday August %.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

OF the big sacrifice sale of ready made
clothing at A. NJ. Cohen's, 300 Main
plaza. Now is your chance to get a
Cheap suit. Gill
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

snow is the accepted time" Like so
many bees In a bee hive are the work
men busy In remOdeling l.. Wolfson's es-
Establishment into mammoth bazaar.
The wall has disappeared, and in II short
time huge iron columns will grace the
place instead. In the meantime Mr..
Wolfson's warehouse Ia filling up with
cases and packages, and to make room
for all the goods contained therein, II
marking down of prices on many goods
has been resorted to. Mr.. WOlfson's
Ideal will soon be an accomplished fact,
and in the future as in the past, his mot
to, 1.-THE greatest good for the greatest
number" will be practically illustrated
In his sales at bottom figures in all the
branches of his establishment.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
A Good System.

The system enforced by Mayor Callag-
han in requiring all the different depart
ments OF the city administration when
needing to make any purchases, to first
get an order through the City Clerk, is
good rule, thereby preventing extraya-
gance, and many times duplicating OF
bills. One bill for shoeing some horses
Tor one OF the fire companies was APP
proved three different times and would
have been paid three times had not the
mistake been detected by City Clerk
Claudon.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

OF the crazy quilt for the benefit Of the
orphans will take place at p. M, Aug
ust 25th, at st. ,Ioseph's Orphan asylum.
All those holding tickets are respectful
ly invited to attend. Stiff
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Just Received: Another lot
of MaSon's Improved Self
Sealing Fruit Jars at Paul
Wagner'S.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Champion cod brick.
Thick cod fish.
Scaled herring.
Smoked halibut.
Picked salmon in half barrel and kits.
Mackerel in tomato sauce.
Mackerel in mustard.
EMANUEL ABRAHAM.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Every frst-olass dealer sells Opera
Puns cigarettes. Avoid injurious imita--
lions. VI
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Cards-A fine stock just received by
Mic Tengg. S-l7-lt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

A full supply of fine Jewish New Year
cards. Me rengg. Silt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Call on Il. Abrahams at once and
secure bargain in wines and liquors
offered at less than cost. S-l2-it
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

The most popular cigarettes are the
opera Pulls at popular price. II
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

The 10th series of the stock of the
BeXar Building and Loan association is
now open for subscription. Apply to
John L. Ochse, Secretary.
Received San Antonio, August I, 1855.
of the Bexar Building and Loan associa-
ton the sum of fourteen hundred and
twenty dollars and fifty cents
(SlI29.52) in full payment of eight shares.
first series, for which | have paid SIP
in eighty-nine months, at the rate of
eight dollars per month.
S-l0-lm CnAs. GRAEnNrE.
Mad Stevens Clsivoyant
Tells past, present and future. Brings
the separated together and causes
speedy marriages. Heals diseases by
magnetism. Call at 337 Acequia street,
opposite the Mexican Consul's. Ct
Texas Toile, Tribe.
The toilet of no lady is complete with
out the justly celebrated Texas Toilet
Triile. which is universally admitted to
he thoroughly effective In the removal of
Tan, Freckles, Blotches, Pimples and
Blemishes from the skin without detri-
ment TO it.
Ladies' who have fairly tested the
Texas Toilet 1'rille are enthusiastic in
Its praises, and letters of endorsement
are constantly received. Leading drug
gsts keep 1t. Fifty cents per bottle.
Manufactured solely by j. A. Selby Il
Co., Galveston, Texas. S-j-tf
c. E. Frary
Announces to his friends and the public
that he has bought the saloon and res
taurant at the corner of Houston and
Navarro streets, where the best ofliquors
will be keft. Saloon open day and night;
restaurant ut night only. Patronage So
lcited. S-l-3w
william uppe
Announces to his patrons and the pub
lie generally that he has enlarged his
garden. Accommodations are first
class. The Eighth Cavalry band has
been engaged for the season to play
every Saturday and Sundays concert
and dance music at night. Best of order
guaranteed. Refreshments the very
best. Entrance free. Call and see me.
r Inn |
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

The 10th series of the stock of the
Bexar Building and Loan association is
now open for subscription. Apply to
John L. Ochse, Secretary.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17
CHEAP COLUMN.

iNhNTED TO RENT Small cottage, good con
w diuon, state price and location. Adj
drcus box a. or call - French building.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-17

Tells past, present and future. Brings
the separated together and causes
speedy marriages. Heals diseases by
magnetism. Call at 331 Acequia street,
opposite the Mexican Consul's. Ct