San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-09
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ones and devising the best possible un.
der the circumstances. LabOrers are at
work in every direction, clearing away
debris, protecting injured buildings from
possible rains, and pushing the work oil
restoration as rapidly as they can. Re-
lief committees are fully organized, tents
have been provided for those who other
wise would be shelterless, a subsistence
and transportation committee are at
tending to the food supply of the desti-
tute and the removal of women an chill
dren who desire to leave the city. The
mayor since his return has taken direc.
tion of matter most energetically and
has asked the cooperation and active as
sistance of prominent citizens in formu-
lating plans for the rebuilding OF the city
and the restoration of its business.
A proposition is on foot originating in
New York for the creation of trust
fund, under the direction OF the Charles
ton Chamber of Commerce, with u
branch Office in each principal city for
the purpose of raising funds loaned on
bonds secured by mortgage and to bear
interest ut per cent per annum.
Louisville Board of Trade donates
$1,000 for the Charleston sufferers and
the subscriptions Of private individuals
raise the amount to 5000.
The United States Brewers are in SEES
sion at Niagara Falls. They naturally
take strong anti-prOhibitiOn ground and
use strong language. With school edu-
cation, as TO the effects of spiritiOus
liquors, the convention did not seem dis
posed to take much issue.
Miss Bartholdi il waiting the decision
of Grover G, as to the legitimacy of in
viting an official representative Of the
French nation to be present at the for
NAL placing upon her base, before an
nouncing her debut as full-fledged
American.
The Belfast delegation of Orangemen,
who have undertaken to enlighten the
Canadians upon the true inwardness Of
Orange attitude towards home rule has
arrived In Montreal. Grand Master Kane.
a Rev. ID. D., announces as his belief
that the Irish National League is work
ing for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Os the Unit
ed Kingdom. This the Orangemen
everywhere oppose.
The doctors are in a peck of trouble
over the fever that has broken out at
Biloxi, Miss. The president of the LOusi-
ana board of health, DR.. Holt, has pro-
nOunced it yellow fever. DR.. Godfrey,
OF the u. 5. Marine hospital service. de-
MES that it was yellow fever. Whatever
it was, the sick are well and no more
well are sick.
Reports have reached the Rio Grande
OF fight between the revolutiOnIsts,
under "El Coyote" and one company of
Mexican troops. under MartininO Val
DEE, in which the latter were badly
beaten and forced to retire. The fight
occurred near the town Of Presidio del
DiSr a obj las hAl.
"El Coyote" with $50 men, is reported
to be advancing towards PiedraS Ne
gras.
Wilson county goes prohibition in her
local option election by about 400 major
ity.
The state prohibition convention,
which assembled at Springfield, Mass. q,
yesterday morning was the largest in the
state in many years. Eugene III. Clapp,
OF Boston, was made permanent chair
man. Mr.. Clapp, on taking his chair,
delivered long address.
All hope of a compromise between the
Parnellites and the government has been
abandoned.
VIM. Bradburn, Chicago pugilist has
accepted a challenge from Frank Heardt
for a six round fight with small gloves.
The set-to will take place in Pittsburg,
Pa, September 18th.
The federation of coal miners in ses-
sion at indianapolis adopted a resolution
favOring arbitration in machine mining
and urging the wages of machine miners
be equalIzed with those of pick miners.
A resolution favoring a union with the
international trades union of the Unit
ed States and Canada was adopted. The
question of uniting with the Knights of
Labor provoked a lengthy debate and re-
suited In a unanimous adoption of the
following: Resolved, That we are op-
posed to merging with the Knights OF
Labor and recognize no organization as
being capable to deal with the interest
of miners and mine labOrers of the
United States and territories but the
Miners and Mine Lsborers National Fed
GRAFTON.
The liquor dealers protective associa-
ton of Chicago have met, and are de-
termined to take the war path and hunt
for the scalps Of all candidates who are
not willing to aid them against prohibi-
ton measures. They want no dram
shop acts passed and will pay $3.50
license willingly. no more.
Arkansas has gone through the mo-
tiOns Of an election and turns up demo-
cratic as heretofore. The losses are
rather in excess Of gains.
Chicago reports two deaths from gas
suffOcation. Victims were not found
until two days after death.
Cuba has had a repetition of the Belle
PLANE, Iowa, artesian fountain affair.
The natural springs which have recent
ly appeared near the village of Ceida-
helauua are Increasing their volnme and
threaten to inundate the whole region.
w. V. Miller, Of Gatesville, has had
his mercantile stock attached by Gin
clnnati parties for $1,000, assets and liza
bilities unknown.
Wisconsin republicans are in session
and have effected temporary organiza-
tions. Proceedings will be reported
later.
The prohibitionists of this state have
nominated the following ticket;
Governor-E. l.. Dahoney, of Paris.
Lieutenant Goyernor-G. G. Mule ms,
Of Corsicana.
Attorney General-B. F. Williams, OF
Graham.
Comprehensive. 4. l.. Yoakum, OF
Tyler.
Treasurer-W. ID. jackson, of Waco.
Commissioner of the General Land
Office. l.. Baine, of Greenville.
Superintendent Of Public Instructions,
Addison Clark, Of Thorpe Springs.
Associate Justice-W. X. HowaD, OF
Calvart.
On motion of Mr.. Dahoney Ii was re-
solved to put prohibition candidate in
| the field for congress. The central ex-
eoutive committee. which is empowered
| to fill any vacancy that NAV occur In