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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
JUDGE NOONAN.
Substance of His Charge to the Grand
Jury.

On the county road question he said:
1t WAS the duty OF the grand jury to
examine into, and report upon the con-
dition of public roads.
He also alluded to the frequent escape
of county convicts from the convict
camp and the laxity of the guards there
at, and said that the matter should be
examined into clos-ly and the blame
placed where it properly belongs.
He then alluded to the question of
penalties for crimes, and said that where
person lead the life Of of q criminal and
all of his ways are those Of criminal
and he had been frequently convicted Of
crime, 1t was mistaken idea Of justice
for q jury to give such a person the low
est penalty on the statute book, as that
felon would but put the state to the
same expense of trying and con-
victing him of a similar offense as
soon as term OF his servitude had ex-
pired. He mentioned this fact in Or
der to call the attention of the grand
jury to the law requiring that body,
when person convicted before of SIM
liar offense should be again indicted,
that fact should be recited In the indict-
ment, and that the law for successive
offenses placed higher penalties, which
the petty jury had to select, when the
indictment recited the fact of former
convictions on similar and previous Of
lenses. He said that one Of the greatest
sources OF annoyance to the courts, as
well as the cause Of the greatest expense
to the state and county, was the trial
and maintenance OF criminals, who were
direct tax upon the honest sud law
abiding members Of the community.
These criminals frequently, merely for
the purpose Of securing continuance OF
their cases, make application for the
summons and attachment Of witnesses
In the remotest portions Of the state, and
when these witnesses were attached
and brought to the court the defendants
having them summoned would, in the
majority Of the cases, fail to have them
placed on the witness stand, and those
attached witnesses who were placed on
the stand rarely knew anything in re.
gard to the facts in the case. They had
only been summoned in the hope that
they might not attend, and their fail.
ure to attend would prove pretext fol
the granting OF q continuance Of the
case. The state 10 put to all Of this use
lest and unne cessary expense. He there
fore instructed the grand jury to scrutin.
ize a great many of the affidavits made
for CONTINGENCIES and enforce the statute
In regard to perjury.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Major w. r. Livermore,

United States engineer, who, for num-
Der Of years was stationed at this post as
chief engineer Of the department Of
Texas, and recently assigned to duty at
Kansas City, returned last evening and
will remain with us for about week.
1t will be remembered that the major
was appointed one Of the boundary COM
sioners to settle the Greer county trou-
BILE. and 1t Is presumed that this in q
measure may have something to do with
his present visit to San Antonio. How
ever, In any case, We are glad to see him
In our midst , again. and only regret that
Psn .s,y Wy n;s.sd smnna * nc,s, .,r aI
and elite OF this city when the major
was ordered to another station.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Recorders Court.

The mourners we're few in number
this morning and the business was very
speedily dispatched.
Robert GoehriRg was charged with
using insulting language to Emil Scharff,
his son-in-law, and the case was con-
tinued to June 8.
Emil Scharff was arrested on an Aft
davit made by his father-in-law upon the
counter charge of disturbing the peace,
and this case was also continued. Emil
Scharff was stricken with paralysis and
sent to the poor-house last year, and his
wife abandoned him and sued for d.
VOICE. AS his health somewhat i'm
proved, he opened cigar stand on Com
merce street, near Wolfson's, and Is try
ing to mend his fortune. He says he
went to the house of his father-in law
last Sunday evening to see his son and
to carry him small present, but as the
house was closed and the family seemed
to be absent, he called his son by name
several times, when his father-in-law
came out from the rear of the house and
cursed him, calling him thief, etc.
Emil Sohartf is still crippled by paraly-
sis.
Macedonia Fuentes, drunk and down,
fined S..
Charley w. Wilson, alias the English
Kid" put Tom Dunbar through buz
saw and spoiled his facial beauty, and
was pulled for fighting, but as the proof
showed that Dunbar was the aggressor,
the case was dismissed.
Then Thomas Dunbar was placed on
trial for fighting; his face bore signs Of
his having ran tilt against cyclone,
steam engine, or circular saw, but
aNs L.
fined S..
Louis Fabella swore out a warrant
against Jose Montez for assault upon
him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Military OrderA.

Second Lieutenant 8. LII. Slocum,
Eighth cavalry, having reported at these
headquarters on the 4th instant, In COM
pliance with paragraph I, special orders
No. 81, current series, from these head
quarters, is announced as aid-de-camp to
the brigadier general commanding.
Recruit Morgan O'Brien, re-enlisted
by the recruiting officer at Fort McIn-
tosh, Texas, Is assigned to Company d,
Sixteenth infantry.
Veterinary Surgeon Richard b. Corco-
ran, Eighth cavalry, will proceed to
tions relative to the care and treatment
Of the horse, as required by paragraph
2S9. A. R.; also for the purpose OF In
structing the farrier Of Troop A, Eighth
cavalry, In his method Of shooting horses.
On completion Of the duty, he will return
to his station ut San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
HOW TO DO 1T.

The New Idea of a Pleasant Excursion.
The Arkansas Pass railroad is making
arrangements that cannot fail to be Of
advantage to the public. They are pre-
pared to place at the disposal Of picnic
parties an engine or coach land coaches
II required) that shall take them to any
desired spot before s q. m, wait for
them, and bring them home any time
within twelve hours. There are many
beautiful and romantic scenes on the
road that make them desirable for q pic
mic, and as the river is adjacent, good
fishing and boating, etc., IL ct the dis
posal Of the eXoursionist. The cost to
each person will be considerably less
than the ordinary fare.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Put On Your Goats.

Colonel Upson, the well-known ex-
congressman, was peremptorily ordered
out Of the district court room this morn
ing BY Bailiff Samuels, the gentleman
having had the audacity u OF appear
ing in the awful presence Of Judge Moo
rswed Lawyer Brenneman's coat much
too small for moment, came In again,
and transacted his business and left.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Arkansas PasslNotes.

Mr.. j. 4. Ingram has force of men
putting In side tracks at Breckenridge,
the new town Is miles below Floresville;
this place is a fine location for q town
situated near the San Antonio river,
and possesses all the facilities for man.
ufacturing place. A new depot and tel
egraph office will soon be built at that
point.
The track will reach Beeville this af-
ternoon.
Miss e. l.. Mitchell, the accomplished
daughter Of Captain j. G.. Mitchell,
material and ticket agent at the depot
here, leaves for Laredo to-day to visit
friends there and will be absent for
about q month,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
To Save Government Property.

Three thousand empty sacks have
been shipped by the United States
Quartermaster's department, from San
Antonio to Fort Hancock, formerly
Camp Rice, on the Rio Grande, for the
purpose Of making sand bag embark
the booming Rio Grande from totally
destroying the government property,
the engine-house and other buildings
have already been moved, and unless a
quick receeding Of the waters will take
place the destruction will be complete.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

After a lengthy discussion in the sen-
ate. the oieomargarine bill went to the
COMMITTEES on Agriculture by a vote of
% to 2l,
~ ,o .ss.d ,ho .one,lar ond
diplomatic appropriation bills.
Crisn ~ Georgia and Holman Of In
diana ptisssd snS made m In the honse
~ an,,a A,s Has,srdpv The rrIas
were snspended and Inc timber-culture
and desert land acts were repealed 1888
to 40. under suspension of rules. the
inc at Sprinpfield. Mo-. PASSED 1874 to 5,
Ta;s.r w,I,io ~ no.s ton, Ems IN c...
,;an ~ ,nnnth shen 70 pariin hsfora
manSeuyres. II ia rumored that he will
have a conference with the ear In Aug
ust.
The French ministry rejected the COIN
uittee,s Amendment Of the princes' ex-
nnisiop hill and tbs matter Was recon.
mitted,
Iondo, s,iov.a tho ,ovs,,v NJ the
srst nonsr,s Sinnar avor nivsn IN that
oi,w on tha ninht ~ the eth Tha Sw;ss
consuI Dresidend Penfield limited States
yice-consuI general, is secretary and
treasurer of the consul association.
New Mexico ia flooded by the heavy
rains of the past week. Every bridge of
the Santa Fe across the Rio Grande,
with two exceptions, has been flooded
out.
III. works of tb. pannsv,vsn,. Rolf
and mt oompany. the largest of the kind
in the country, were DESTROYED by fire
day before Yesterday,
The Cb.vennes have all oone In Tongue
river Montana WHARF af the month of
Cook creek, they are engaged In the bar
barous and bloody orgies Of the "sun
dance.n in which noviates become war
riors and braves through the ordeal of
torture.
Tho rnmor IN current amonu indiana
If the district from Victoria te Sac Ste
Ann, that the Indians of the south are
preparing for an outbreak.
An unknown four. mastsd steamer
went ashore on French point Yesterday.
Twentv-four dories. containing 48 men.
are renorted bv the most recanf informa.
tion from Grand banks "A astray in their
vessels for several weeks, and not &C
counted for.
Thomas Hunt, a miner at the French
mine near Harshaw VIDA Killed nv the
Apaohes.
The British Columbia Express COM
nanv,s stage was stonnsd on the Carl
boo road Yesterday by three highway
men VINO seized the treasure boy. Int In
thar hurry overlooked a money package
of $40 600.
NJ Go,ah., ,a,, ,.r. ,wo v..Is ann
to prospect in the MILESTONE noun
tains. and was found murdered by the
Apaches II miles south Of NOgslez yes
terday.
Eight persons were smOthered and
burned to death In the frame house ut
I3l and Ios south Canal street, Cmcago:
yesteroay morning. IL 10 Dslleve1 Inat
the flre was the work OF an lheenolsry.
IL was nrst seen Oy "atonman Ia the
brewery near py'
Inc nrst union mee.lng OF tne inter
hatIonaI nrotneIhoou Vi Locouosiso
engineers eyer neIo was that neio IN
JACKSON, MICH, Yesterday. Inc az NJ
tendance was very large, tnere pelng %
sPeclal catIoaas Oh aelegates, .Desioes
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
The Cemetery Case,

Judge T. NJ. Paschall was in the city this
morning, fresh from Comal district court, and
informed a reporter for the LIGHT, that the
New Braunfels cemetery case came before
him upon general demurrer to the petition,
and that he dissolved the temporary injunc-
ton and dismissed the petition. The reporter
was Informed by one or two lawyers that the
only effect and Office of the general demurrer
was to call in question the equity of the petit
ton, and that II admitted the truth of the ma
terial allegations in the petition of the plaintiff
and that under such circumstances, the rul-
ing of Judge Paschall was erroneous.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Real Estate Transfers.

John Cumming Macedonia, of Hibbre house,
West Kirby, county of Chester, England, to
Mrs. NJ. V. Meredith, an undivided half inter-
est in abstract 81, survey 90, granted to Alexas
Bustillos, and in abstract 1856, survey 81, stu
ated on the south bank of the Medina river, in
Bexar county, containing 1886 acres. Price,
$500 u, $4,000 payable May TO- 1889, and Sl5,-
600 put in by grantor for his share of improve
ments.
William Hammond and wife TO Bonnie Nor
ton Hammond, lots !, 2, 3, 4, 8, and Z, in block
IL, In San Antonio. Price, 50 and other good
considerations.
stephen Applewhite to Thomas c. Apple
white, lots 10 and II, In block No. l. in the lower
pBrt of San Antonio, near TESTS garden, and
Ia miles from Military plaza. Price, $40 and
other valuable considerations
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

Does democracy in Texas mean that
Q ring of tricksters shall manipulate,
beat meetings and control county con-
ventions in Its own interest, and that
the people are bound to support the
nominees OF these county rings? Let
the people insist upon their right to run
the politicians and the government, and
they will have better officers and better
laws. The remedy for ''ring rule" is in
to apply the remedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
The Parson Bounced.

Visitors to the Alamo have an unpleasant
away with them mementoes of their visit, and
TO avoid this, as far as possible, the janitor,
Mr.. Tom Rife, has instructions to keep all par
ties together and walk round with them. ex-
planning the various points of interest. This
rule usually cheerfully complied with, but
this morning one individual persisted in sepa-
rating himself from a party of visitors and
staying suspiciously in a certain room. He
was politely requested to follow the party and
refused to do so. Upon this he was promptly
expelled. On being expelled he claimed to be
the pastor of a city church, but II is not known
whpther he
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Clear the WayI

Police Officers Kroeger and Frank
Brown are kept busy every morning In
keeping down the vehicle blockade on
Soledad street, caused by the Smith
building being erected. Transfers
swear, citizens with their fine teams
quote scripture when they find them re-
moved from their hitching posts, and
ladies are jostled about at terrible rate
by the crowds of men on the corners
and in front of the saloons and court
house
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Trying to Bridge 1t.

A petition is being circulated in the
city calling upon the city council to
place bridge over the river at MAYER
lex grove, connecting it with Oakland
street. Mr.. George Maverick has sub
scribed 500 to the bridge fund, and
there are hopes that the bridge will soon
be built. There can be no doubt 1t would
be convenience for the citizens.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Fashionable.

The new company at the Fashion theatre
last night drew large crowd and made great
hit. The ladies' were remarkably good in their
musical selections and danced with an I'M
usual chic and the comedians, Berkely and
Harrison, created roars of laughter by their
wit and eccentrfcity. The programme is
very strong one, and cannot fail to delight all
that attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Christian Association Notes.

The Young Mems Christian assecia-
ton has now 100 members, and the roll
lie being increased daily.
Although such bad rain storm pre-
vailed Sunday, Is members had sutfi-
cient religious zeal to attend the Bible
class, which was conducted by Mr.. WI.
B. Patterson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Building Permits.

A. Junok has secured permits to build
brick additions to his dwelling on the
south side Of Mil. street, Fourth ward,
to cost $500.
Anton Seffel has secured permit also
to build lumber store on the south side
Of South street, Fourth ward, to cost
S2co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Coming.

Chief Duerler, of the fire department,
has received letter from Cincinnati,
stating that the new steamer for fire
company No. l, was shipped from that
city on the 3rd instant, and that the
president Of the manufacturing COM
pany, which built the steamer, Mr.. G.
Ehren, accompanies the engine in order
to give 1t thorough test after its ar
rival
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Bucklen's Arnlca saIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by A.
Driess. 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
District Court

The time Of this court was occupied all the
morning with the case of Hatch and wife VS..
the International railroad and John ireland in
suit for trespass to try title. The land lies
west of the San Pedro creek. and is for one
half of about 80 acres OF land. Governor Ire
land was examined as a witness in the case.
dressing the court and reading authorities.
No iury in the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

There was an influx ofAustinites here
Sunday, among them were David Sheek,
attorney; M. Paggi, carriage builder;
Leo Tobin; ]. w. Moses; l. G.. Booth,
miss Hollingsworth's supporter In In
gomsr; John II. White, and II. c. Bell.
1t Is said that the Sunday law in force
there brought them to our liberal city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
In stock,

200, 900 pounds barbed wire.
100000 pounds smooth wire (black.)
200, 900 pounds smooth wire (galvan-
lied.
Worcester patent wire fence stays.
Darlingtons patent barb-wire lever
latch, etc., etc.
1t will be to the interest of
the merchant, farmer, stookman
and builder to see US before pur-
chasing elsewhere. We are deter
mined to sell and will make low figures
to parties who want car load lots.
Give us call or write to Piper q Schulz
thess, 8, 10, IL, Ia Yturri and 249 Market
streets, San Antonio, Texas.
5-17-lm PIPER & ScHULTHEss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
THIRTY-sECoND TExAsCAvALR1
A Call by the Colonel for Re- Union

SAN MARCOS, Texas, June ITO the
Surviving Officers and Soldiers of the
Thirty-second Texas Cavalry, G. s. A. I:
A desire on my part to meet again my
associates In the Confederate service,
seconded by the wishes not only Of resi-
dent comrades, but Of all with whom I
have had correspondence. impels me to
invite you to Reunion Of the regiment
ct this place on July 30, proximo. The
people Of San Marcos will give yoa .
hearty welcome, and everything will be
done to make your visit . pleasant one.
Very respectfully.
P. G. WOODS, y
Late Colonel Of Thirty-seo0nd Texas
Cavalry. "..H
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Promoted,

Mr.. Arthur Spilman, the obliging ele-
vator boy at the Kampmann building.
was elected last night by the board Of
directors Of the Young Mems Christian
association to the position Of assistant
general secretary. He quits his old posi-.
ton for his new one tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

DIR. Weathers is here to stay. His
practice Is growing daily. He has met
with fine success, and has credentials as
a thorough physician, second to none.
His remedies are safe, pleasant and eff
cient. Children take them cheerfully.
Visits, with prescriptions, 81, anywhere
In the city. Chronic diseases solicited.
Office at Nette's drug store; residence
227 Elmira street. Telephone No. 1lS,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
List of Grand Jurors and Bailiffs.

The grand jurors sworn in for the
present term are the following named:
J. S. Ramsay, foreman; George Dull
mig, ]. NJ. Vance, Henry O'Neil, j. W.
Hannig, W. c. McElwee, A. Reayer, j.
P. Hickman, Jr., ii. w. Tong, l.. W.
Peacock and w. B. Smith.
The following bailiffs have also been
sworn in:
William II. Bitter, Ygnaoio Garcia,
Walter B. Beck, James Applewhite, Es-
tevan Sandoval and Gilbert Daniels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Distance from S. A
Furniture Furniture / Furniture n /

We are selling furniture at extremely low
figures The public respectfully invited to AS
certain our prices before purchasing else
where. Call at No. Al West Commerce street.
W. PRESCOTT,
8S-lm for Erastus Reed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

Hon. James b. Stubs, of Galveston,
made desperate attempt to shoot his
cOusin-in-law, John X. Brotheton, last
night. Family troubles. No body hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
NORTHWEST EXTENSION
OF the Arkansas Pass Railway-A Mass
Meeting Called for the 14tn.

Meeting Called for the 14tn.
We, the undersigned citizens of San Anto-
MO, In cooperation with the undersigned
members Of a railroad committee from the
counties of Kendall and Kerr, hereby desire
to call a railroad meeting of the citizens and
business men of San Antonio, to be held at the
courthouse on the night of the 18th inst, for
the purpose of comforting with citizens from
Kendall, Kerr and other northwestern coun-
ties In reference to the proposed northwest
extension of the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railroad
Each and every one who feels an interest in
this very important enterprise is hereby re-
spectfully requested to be present.
ID. s. Irons John Reinhard, DR.. W G. Kings
bury, II. J. Granam Kendall county commit
tee.
Alonzo Rees, Neal Caldwell, G. c. Vaughn
A. NJ. Gilmer, Centre Point committee.
Peter Ingenhutt, Robert Hadden, J. B Had
den, Comfort committee.
Chas. Schreiner, X. ii. Burney, W. Scott, II.
NJ. Burney, ]. NJ. Starkey. Jas. Sellers. Kerr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08
Stations on the

Stations on the Arkansas Pass Railway.
The following is list of the present
stations opened on the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass railway, and the distances
from San AntOnio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

At 8 Cents.
Fine-sheer, India Linen and Nsinsook Checks.
At II l-2 Cents.
India Linen, Victoria Lawn and Fancy Satin
Checked Muslins.
At 20 Cents.
Plaid Mulls. Nainsook, Core de Paris, and
Fancy Lace effects.
At 80 Cents.
"SpTing Tide" very stylish Satin Plaid effect,
Fine French Batistes, Persian Lawns Muls
Fancy Lace PlRids, etc.
At SO Cents.
Last week the stream of Fan purchasers was
constant all day long; the amount of Fans sold
unprecedented To-day we will add two new
lots. One lot of 30 Fancy Painted and En-
brOidcrcd on silk and Satin.
At $500.
One lot of 100 Arti ticaly Painted and Fancy
Carved Handles, worth s.,
At 10 Cents.
Wash Fabrics, Five Cases Fancy Dress Cling
hams.
At ! 2 l-2 Cents.
Two hundred pieces Striped, Plain and Check
cred Bingham; - pieces stylish American
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

The Terrell men carried the Austin
primaries Saturday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-08

The Best Advertising Me-
dunn in the City.