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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Fire in an oil tank at Lima, Ohio, de-
strOyed $3.50, 600 worth OF property.

strOyed $3.50 600 worth Of property.
Redgales, Berry Hightower, John
Hayne, Frank Chawning and Jim
Chawning were arrested to-day Mt Yer
non, Tex, on q CHI rye Of stealing cat
tie. They were admitted to bail in the
SUN Of $500 each. All gave bail.
lndianOla is again wind wasted and
wave swept. Streets three feet under
water, no property to lose and nothing
in danger.
EX-consul Linn has returned to his old
home in Victoria.
Fort Worth has dairyman who
makes ten pounds OF butter a day from
each of his Jerseys by some process to
himself only known.
Steve Flowers, cOlOred, who shot
Jenkes and others on the morning of the
10th, was tried at Centerville yesterday
and committed to the county jail by Il
justice Of the peace yesterday. While
on his way to the county seat with the
prisoner, the constable was overpOwered
by number of armed men who took
Flowers from custody, carried the negro
short distance and shot him to death.
The Democrats of the Fourth congress
sional district, Wisconsin, nominated
John Black for congress. At Elkhorn,
the republicans OF the First district re-
nominated l.. G. Caswell.
Rev. w. S. Morley, a Methodist min
lister of Aiken, 5. c., was so singuarly
surCharged with electricity during the
late earthquake shocks in that state that
he felt himself n living battery. Each
successive shock was perceived by him
for some minutes before it was noted by
his physician and family, and 1t Operat-
ed upon him in Just the same manner as
though he had received full charge
from strong electric battery. This
was the only effect produced. but ii was
n very painful one to him.
The Fifth ward, Philadelphia, was
raided yesterday by dozen drunken DO
licemen, who terrOriZed that part of the
city, until business houses closed their
doors as necessary measure of protec-
tion. The assaults arose out of election
difficulties on last Tuesday night.
In the federal court at Fort Smith.
Patrick McCarty WAS con victed of one
Of the most diabolical murders ever
perpetrated in the Indian Territory,
John and Thomas MahOney, two young
men OF NeOsh, Kansas, being the vic
Tins. This makes seven men now in
jail here under conviction for murder,
five of whom have been convicted at the
present term of court.
Congressman Lanham was re-no,ni-
mated at Abilene yesterday by acGlama-
ton.
Galveston was treated TO a steady
down-pour all day yesterday and many
OF the streets are overlooked.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Ross Kennedy indicated.

Ross Kennedy ranchero, well-known
and esteemed in this city, was convicted
at the last term of the district court in
Uvalde for illegally branding cattle.
The animal was his own. and the charge
appeared to him so absurd that he paid
little attention to it, A new trial was
ordered, which occurred at Uvalde yes
terday and the jury were so satisfied Of
the aCcused's innocence that without
leaving the box, they returned YER
dict of not guilty. Ross friends knew
that he was innocent all along, but they
are grattied at this public vindicatiOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Tired of the World.

Hugo Weimer, a German who lived in
San Antonio for some time, went to
Austin last week and located at the
Colorado house. On Wednesday he left
the hotel at O'Clock. and passing on to
the bridge, jumped offit into the river, a
distance of GO feet He was dragged out
and taken home. Then it was found
that he was suffering from bad
hemOrrhage. 1t is supposed that Weimar
wanted to leave the world hurrledlv
when he jumped from the bridge, and he
certainly had narrow escape
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
we desire to caution our readers AGAINST

buying "Cure-Alls' remedies, purporting 10
cure AL the Ills which flesh is heir TO-" and
10 purchase only such remedies as are reliable
speclncs Tor certain classes OF disease. For
instance, what man, endowed with reason
would think OF buying a cough medicine to
cure sypht1sl Yet there are hundreds of
"nostrums' thrust upon us daily with such
claims. The manufacturers of Acker's Blood
Elixir do not claim that IL will cure every
thing, but positively guarantee II 10 cure all
diseases Of the blood, such as syphilis, scrofu-
la, etc. The wellknown and reliable firm of
Ragand a Co., No. East Commerce street.
San Antonio, Tex. arc agents for tho remedy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

The wool and hide firm OF CrOll &
Hansen, doing business on West Com.
merce street, assigned yesterday in ia
vor of it's creditors, who are said to be
heavily involved. the liabilities reaching
upwards of $1,000. No reason for the as
signment was given other than that the
junior member of the firm had left the
city suddenly and that his whereabouts
were unknown. MIR. }. 4. Labatt has
been chosen as assignee, and has filed a
$50 600 bond.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

Mr.. j. VI. Norris, an old resident of Rome.
Ca, says that he had been badly troubled
with Kidney Complaint for a great many
years and with Eczema for three years; at
times could scarcely walk and had tried many
remedies without benefit, until he began TAX
ing Electric Bitters and amounting his hands
and feet with Bucklen's Arnica Salye. This
treatment afforded him great relief and he
strongly recommends Electric Bitters to ali
who suffer with Kidney Complaints Oh need a
Blood Pusifier. Sold by A. Dreiss. !, :
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Important to the Sick.

When the system becomes enfeebled either
through long illness or mal-nutrition, when
the digestive functions are impaired. and en-
crRy lags, take "Ragland's Strengthening
Syrup" a compound of the hypophosphites,
which has no equal in the treatment of con-
sumption, bronchitis, general debility and
nervous diseases; during cOnYalescence IL is
of especial value, giving tone" to the stOm-
ach, and iInpaTting yigor to the system.
RAGLAND * Co., sole manufacturers and
prOprctOrs, No. East Commerce street, San
Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Our Saloon.

This new establishment has been opened this
morning. The management asks for share
of patronage from their friends and the public
generally. IL will be superintendent by Gus
hpshulCk, and the choicest liquids i'm the mar
kCt will he had az its counters in large or small
quantities. a fine lunch will be kept spread
Tor the patrons OF the establishment at all
times OF the day or night. Remember, 4Ol
East Commerce street, corner Live Oak. Come
and see us. SLEW
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
All Here.

The portly form of Major J. NJ. Born,
OF the Wells-FargO express company;
the jolly cOuntenance Of Major G. B.
Russell. Of the same company, and the
studiOus head and shoulders of Mr.. j.
A. Atkinson appeared above the pile OF
"Old horse" business in the Wells-FargO
office this morning. They all came up
from Houston yesterday and will stop
over Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

ID. f. Frazier. suspicious character,
continued TO 18th.
II. Mcfarland, drunk, s..
w. ii. Burke. drunk, dismissed.
McCarty, refusing to pay hack fare,
continued to 18th.
McCarty, fighting, continued to 25th.
Isaac Schmidt, carrying on the Occu-
patton Of hide, wool and cotton buyer
without having an occupation license,
continued to 9th.
Sam Maverick, violating sanitary Ordi-
nance, alias warrant ordered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Remembering the Ladies'.

Messrs. Joske Brothers have purchased
large supply Of useful and handsome
ivory memorandum tablets which they
intend to present to all lady customers
They consist of three sheets of full
ivory, connected by an eyelet hole. The
front is handsomely engraved from steel
plate, and when memorandas are writ
ten with a soft pencil. they can readily
be removed by damp cloth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
A Complaint.
Editor IIghI.


Great Indignation is manifested by
democrats in the first ward because the
tool who is acting chairman of precinct
No. &c has changed the place OF meeting
from Garoni's hall. fit place, to low
cockpit dive on Dolorosa street. The
change was doubtless made In order to
keep away respectable citizens and let
the rift-raft do their dirty work. They
will In consequence, and as usual, send
up solid Aztec delegation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

]. ]. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville.
Tenn, writes; MY family and are. benefic
iaries of your most excellent medicine DIR
Kings New Discovery for consumption; hav
ing found il TO be all that you claim for IL. do
sire TO testify TO its virtue. My friends 10
whom 1 nave recommended 1t, praise 1t at
for Consumption is guaranteed TO cure
Coughs, Colds, bronchitis, Asthma, Croup and
every affection of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Large size 81.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

Mrs. Ann LacOur, of New Orleans. La.
writes: 81 have son WHO has been sick for
two years; he has been attended by our lead
ing physicians, hut all TO no purpose This
morning he had his usual spell Of coughing,
and was so greatly Frustrated in consequence
that death seemed imminent. We had in the
house n bottle of DIR. WIN. HALLS BALSAM
FOR THE LUNGS, purchased by my husband,
who noticed your advertisement. We admin
istered IL and he was instantly relieved"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

Stop that cough! or it may kill you;
slight cough often runs into something more
serious, viz: Consumption, bronchitis, etc.
When Acker's English Remedy was invented
boon was conferred on manhood; this yalu-
able remedy cures coughs hoarseness croup,
whOoping-cOugh, consumption, bronchitis,
etc, and can be had of Ragland Co., who are
our agents for San ANTONIO, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
The st. Leonard Hotel,

This hotel is situated in the heart OF
the city on the south side of Main plaza
and on one Of the principle thorough
fares in this city. 1t has just been COM
pleted in the way of a thorough reno
waiting process and the addition of a
third story with large number Of fine
rooms for its guests. The st. Leonard
hotel under the able management of
Mr.. Phineas z. Lounsbury as proprietor
and DR.. l.. A. Trexler as business man.
ager, have gained the respect of all
those who ever came in contact with
these gentlemen. This hotel is now
ready for the reception guests and an
inspection of the establishment
throughout is invited. The painting,
the furnishing, carpets and mattiDgs are
all new; the dinning-room and cuisine
are tirst-class, and under the charge OF
well qualified attendants.
The LIGHT bespeaks a rushing bust
ness for this already popular house for
the coming fall and winter season.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblsins, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by A.
DRESS. ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
"Aikado.''

The "Mikado" was rendered by the
members of that club again last night, to
rather small audience. The affair was
given as benefit to Professor Schramm,
their musical instructor. The acting
and singing were not nearly so good as
on the two former performances.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Turner Opera Hall

Opens with the well-knOwn and popu-
lar Ministries, Mcintyre & Heath's Model
shows-four in number: The orchestra,
one; the dog show, two; Mcintyre &
Heath specially, three; Milt. G.. Barlow,
four, one OF the greatest comedians in
the minstrel business, OF which there
are few to equal and none to excel. Re-
served seats to be;had at Mr.. Sim Harris
new store, IS Commerce street. The
company will arrive at II a. m. Sunday.
September 26. Two nights only. 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

Having this date bought the barber shop
Of Sam johnson, at 500 Austin street, OPP
posite the Sunset depot, respectfully
solicit the patronage Of my old custom
ers, as well as new ones, who may wish
to give mt a call. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Respectfully,
9-23-6t X. o. CARTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Andres Lingsweiler and wife to w.
w. King: the corner one-half lot of lot
No. IL, block ION Houston and Navarro
streets. Price S5,250.
Samuel Moore and wife, nee Huerta,
to L. HertZberg. Lots No. , and7, in
block No. ,, between Marshall and Ma
con str, cts. Price 81 .2C0.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teethlng. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhBa. rs cents bottle. 7-22-Iyr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Removal.

A. Schoenert hereby notifies his
friends and customers, that owing to re-
pairs on his store he has temporarily re-
moved to the store next door to ID. & A.
Oppenheimer, opposite Twohig's bank.
Demorest's fall and winter pattern have
arrived. 9-ll-Im
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

The causes which undeTlIe an i'll temper are
manifold; among them dyspepsia the bane of
humanity stands pre-eminent, and many in
dlVlduals possessed of smooth, cheerful
temperament, when attacked by this monster
become III naturcd and churlish, but by using
Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets this may be avert
cd. and even cured. The manufacturers guar
antec them TO cure dyspepsia, constipation,
sour stomach and HEARTBURN. Price, - cents
per box. Ragland Co, agents, San Antonio,
Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

J. w. Graham, Wholesale druggist, of Aus
tin, Texas, writes: 81 have been handling
DR. WIN. HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS for
the past year, ana have found IL the most
salaDle medicines have ever had in my house
for cough, colds, and even consumption, al
ways giving entire satisfaction. Please send
another
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
District Court.

The district court has been occupied
all the morning with the case Of James
EckfOrd VS.. the Missouri Pacific. for
damages, for breaking his leg at COtulla,
in 1891. The case will doubtless be
concluded to-day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

This establishment, under the management
Of Messrs. Fred kerble, of San Pedro springs,
and j. ID. kriete, formerly of the Two Brothers
saloon, is gaining in popularity every day.
Both gentlemen are well versed in the art of
catering to the public taste, and will leave
nothing undOne to please their visitors,
patrons and friends. The very best qualities
Of wines, liquors and cigars, all popular
brands of beers, ales, settler and mineral
waters. native as well as the best imported
brands, always ON hand. A fine hot lunch
every morning. 72Gly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
For Rent.


A nice broom cottage OH Evergreen street
Only half block from street cars. Apply To
City Intelligence Office, No. % Acequia st. 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

One Of the best paying saloons in the
the city. Part cash and part on easy
terms. Inquire at this Office. 9-23.6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Commercial Travellers

And others arriving at Richmond, Tex,
should inquire for the New National
hotel. Free buss to and from depot. S-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

And the twain walked sadly from the
spot, sanoIitied by the blood Of the MUIR
ones, and the tears and filial affection OF
the son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

An old German named August
Fielder, who has resided with his small
family In house on Salado street, south
Of the International depot, suddenly
dropped dead at his residence yesterday
morning from congestion OF the liver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

The weeds on North Flores street
need the sythe among them very badly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Wood For Sale.

Best post oak wood for sale at 4.75 per
cord delivered. Send orders to NJ. Bas-
tian 30l, Blum street. II
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

eyes, and his voice was huskey. Catch
ing the LIGHT man by the hand, he drew
him forward, and murmured
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
LITTLE MOTHERS GRAVE"
THAT LIES IN A SEQUESTERED SPOT
UPON LOSoYO STREET.
What He Saw There Fifty
Years AGO

There ia in the city at the present
time an old man named w. J. Cannon,
who is well-known in many parts of the
southern states as n popular Indian
scout. Cannon is only 81 years Of age.
but to look at him you would think that
he was much older. His hair is white.
his face is fnrrowed by the cares and
privatiOn's Of his past life. and his
body is considerably bent. One leg is
permanently famed by bullet and
his body Is SCARED considerably by
many wounds received in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-23
WINTER IN THE ROCK zES.
Many Lives Lost and Much PrOpersy
Destroyed by snow slides.

DENVER, Col, Jan. pa special dispatch
from Aspen, dated last night, says that there is
great excitement in Aspen over the loss OF life
by the recent snow slides. As predicted, the
returns from the mountain ranges show the
mortality among the residents OF the districts
where slides occurred 10 be considerable. When
the heavy snow-storms of saturday, Sunday
and Monday occurred, and Tuesday brought no
cessation, party OF rescuers left Tor the pup
pose OF saving, IL possible, the lives OF any
who might have been foohardy enough 10
attempt passage of Maroon pass. Last eve-
ming portion OF the rescuing party returned
TO Aspen, bringing additional Information OF
the disaster Oh Tuesday, previously reported.
The party also brought Information regarding
another slide, which presumably occurred at
about the same time. and i'm which eight men
were caught, three being killed. The bodies
have been recovered. The storm has been rag.
ing at Maroon so Hereby and slides occurred at
their work without knowing how many more
unfortunates met their death in the pass. Al
the party left the scene the storm was raging
nerceiy and slides Were roaring and laundering
down the mountain sides i'm all directions. The
halfway house between here and Crested Butte,
occupied by "A man named Larsen and wife,
was swept away Thursday, together with sew.
eral head OF stock. The weather Ia now such
that II would be impossible for "A party TO at
tempt TO rescue any one who may be In danger
in the pass. As Vel there are fifteen men be-
tween Aspen and the Buties unaccounted for.
and the gravest apprehensions are entertained
Tor them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-23

Los ANGELES, CAL, Ian. 23.-our first wire
communication with the outside world since
Monday has just been established. A severe
rain storm commenced SUNDAY and lasted TIL
"Wednesday, ASS inches falling. On Tuesday
morning there was a cloud bust I'm the noun
tains and the Los Angeles river rose with
ff1ghtiul rapidity, going two feet above the flood
of 1854. The damage done In this city amounts
TO about 81 25 900. A woman and two child
rem We're drowned, 25 cheap houses washed
away and several hundred flooded all In the
section along the river bed. Two Southern Pa
cifc railroad bridges were wrecked, two other
bridges lost their approaches, and the city
bridge To East Los Angeles WAS wrecked I'm two
places, leaving only one passable bridge on the
whole river. The Southern Pacific railroad lost
three more bridges between here and Soledad
Canon, and many miles OF track. The iirst
train fppm the east arrived Thursday night via
Deming. IL will take week or longer 20 get
trains north. The damage to the Southern Pa
cific railroad is about Sl5o.ooo. The California;
southern railway was badly washed out at Co.
jon Pass, but is expected To he repaired by Mon
day, when passengers Will go TO San Francisco
via Waterman and Moave. There are no wires
yet to San Francisco. Ample provision ha1
been made for flood sufferers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-23
GLADSTONE NODDED ASSENT.
He FavOrs an Irish Legislature with
Guarantees for Imperial Imtegrity.

ne F8VOfS an Irish Leg1Sl0ture Win
Guarantees for Imperial Integrity.
Special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. 23.-Mr. Sections speech last
night was good enough to make his reputation.
Only once before, namely, in the spring OF 1SS1,
when he denounced Forster's coercion. has lac
made such q success. He held the house last
night for nearly two hours, evoking roar after
roar of laughter, and securing dead silence for
his serious points. One highly significant Incl.
dent occurred. whenSexton was speaking of the
attitude of the Irish party he drew his slim
form up and the mocking smile left his face for
moment He turned TO iace the center of the
front opposition bench and indicated Mr.. Glad.
stone with his open hand.
REMARKABLE INCIDENT.
The ex-prme minister, who had been follow.
ing the speech with conspicuous attention,
turned half round, placed his hand to his ear
rested his elbow on his knee, and stretched out
silence Tell upon the house. perhaps the Chief
reason" continued Mr.. Sexton, slowly, "why
the honorable member for Cork RETAINED
from moving amendment to the address
upon the present occasion was that the right
honorable member for Midlothian had re-
peatedly affirmed with the consent of the coun-
try. and as he believed of all reasonable Eng
lishmen that he was favorable to the settle
ment OF the claim OF the Irish nation to ma
tioual legislature, provided the integrity of the
empire and the rights of the crown were guar
anteed." Then, in view of the whole house, Mr..
Gladstone deliberately nodded three times.
Everybody saw ii, and wild and prolonged
cheers broke from the Irish party.
THE OUTLOOK FOR IRELAND STILL DARK.
am compelled to repeat, however, that the
outlook on the Irish question is still about as
black as can be. None OF the liberal leaders,
except Gladstone, have yet spoken. To-day a
man, thoroughly in the secrets of the party,
warns me strongly against believing that the
enthusiastic listeners OF the latter's speech on
Thursday really represent the current feeling.
is fhnf tor fa rs oh nr,lA
provoke some really influential liberal to rise
and repudiate Gladstone's views. The Tunes
understands this perfectly, and is trying its
Harrington, Chamberlain and Goschen for sit
ting silent It is impossible to shut ones eyes
to the fact that If government 90 out directly
limit to form cabinet to support his Irish pol
icy and hen follow it up.
Last night chamberlain, Healy and Labou
chere were in close discussion privately for sew.
eral hours. This may mean much.