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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
PERSONAL.

James Tarrance and wife, are regis
tered at the Southern.
w. C. Gardiner is just in from Ari-
iona, and Is registered at the Southern.
C.. A Bowers, a prominent citizen of
Laredo. is registered at the Southern.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M, Shaw, OF Austin,
are at the Menger.
Capt. Z. NJ. Fowler who has been i'll
for some time is again on the streets.
". NJ. Lewis and wife, of Uvalde, are
at the st. Leonard.
Tom S. Bales, of Austin, registers at
the St. Leonard.
CO. Ehensberger and wife, of Boerne,
are at the St. Leonard.
Senator Collins, of San Diego, is at the
Menger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. B. Wooster have ar
rived at the Maverick, from Walton,
New York.
corted by NJ. NJ. Reynolds, are at the
Menger.
Mr.. 5. NJ. Leary and Mr.. j. A. Cole
man. prominent citizens of Corpus Chris
ii, are at the Menger.
John A Kerr, prominent merchant
of Cotulla, is here on a bushes strip and
is in his old quarters at the Southern.
w. J. station, large stock buyer from
Tarboro, N. c., Is located at the South
ern hotel.
Thos Farmer, n merchant Of Waco, is
here on business trip and stops at the
Southern.
MIR. w. w. Walling is wrestling with
the dengue fever. At present the dengue
has the best Of him.
Mr.. Robert Schuch.a we'll known COM
mercial man, of New York, is a guest of
Harry Baum.
Mr.. d. W. and Miss Ella Barstow. of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. are at the Menger,
and are taking in the sights of the city.
Captain John Kuckman. a merchant
of Helena, is at the st. Leonard with his
wife.
Mrs. Ryder-Taylor is confined to her
room with u severe attack OF fever.
Mrs. John A. Green has returned from
Austin, where she has been staying with
friends.
Mr.. II. Geissler. of New Braunfels, who
I6 years ago was a citizen OF San Anto-
MO, is in the city shaking hands with old
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zapp, son of Sem
ator Zapp, of Galveston, are at the Men,
ger. Mr.. Zapp is cashier for the well
known mercantile house OF Seligson &
Co., Galveston, and is here on his bridal
tour.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The Belknap Rifles will elect new
officers tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night private dance
will be given near the Sunset depot, ar
ranged by Mr.. Woods.
Compliant is made in the Avenue c
district That sanitation Is not properly
attended to.
The street commissioners force are
clearing cutters on South Flores street,
and the carpenters are repairing Kings
bury street bridge.
MIR. Frank Palmerly has returned to
Chicago to engage in his fathers trans
fer business.
Miss Louise Balfe, who plays at Tur-
ner opera house tonight, and her man
ager, Mr.. A. l.. Erlanger, have arrived
at the Maverick.
"A Milwaukee resident rejoicing In
the attenuated name Of Heinrich Schlm-
melpfennig, is Il guest at the Menger.
Henry Fest and John Schott have
taken out permits to build additions TO
their dwellings.
Relieves, Restores, Rescues - Red
Star Cough Cure. Price, twenty-five
cents.
"A wreck on the southern racine Is
reported today by rumOr. but nothing
can be learned concerning 1t up TO press
time.
Christine Gonzales, a Mexican boy,
was arrested this morning charged with
the theft Of a pistol, the property OF l..
l.. Rodgers.
"A mule team attached to country
mans wagon started to run away this
morning while they stood in front ofthe
bat cave. They were soon halted, how
ever, with no damage.
A gentleman from the rural dis
trict lost his sons pocket book on South
Flores street last night, just after he had
bought himself aud boy two tickets to
the ''ten cent show"
The A NJ. +. conference meets to-
day In Austin, and the Rev. A. F. Jack
son has gone there to attend il. The
other delegate, C. II Johnson, goes to
Austin tomorrow.
German theatrical amusement will
be furnished in unlimited quantity on
sunday. Alvina HeynOlde will play at
the Casino, and the Frohsinn Singing
society will prOduc the two laughahle
comedies, "Er list sin Narr, "and "Er Will
nicht Sterben." at Krisch hall.
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Deaths

November 2G Baker, aged years,
membranous Group, Third ward. DR..
DR. Joseph Jones.
Nov. 2S.-Placidas A. Ord, aged 20
years, valvular heart disease, Second
ward, DIR. II d. BarnitZ.
November 20 Munro VIM, aged 40
years, albumenuria, First ward. DR..
Berry.
Phillip DonOgbue, aged 3 months,
pneumonia, Third ward. DR.. Edward
Bennett.
November 30.-Infant of Paul Maya
diem. premature birth, First ward. DR..
Joseph Jones.
Alex Turner, aged 9S years. cause OF
death, old age, Fourth ward, DR.. G. j.
Starnes.
Thomas Griffin. aged "a years, pull
mOnary consumption, Fourth ward. DR..
5. Il. Lowry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
New Suits Filed.

The following new suits have been
filed in the district clerks Office during
the past three days:
G, Maxwell VS.. Nj. 5. Train and Anto-
Mo Seguin. on note.
David Thompson VS.. G., II. & S. A.
Ry. c.. for damages.
Emma V. Henderson vs. J. A. Hen
dersOn, for divorce.
d. W. Haydock VS.. Polk & Granger, an
acceptance.
d. & A. Oppenheimer vs.. R. T. Morris,
on attachment.
Lyle & Mcdaniel VS.. W. E. Springall
ct al, on notes.
A. Schoenert VS.. 5. A. Shooting Co.,
on warranty deed.
Bridget Daniels Va. G., Fl. & S. A. Ry.
Co, for damages.
August Jannet VS.. l. & G. N. Ry. Co..
for damages.
Ann Eliza Tucker vs.. D. W. Tucker,
for divorce.
John 5. Snedecker & Co. We. j. B. Be
obradsky & CO., on sworn account.
Ed. Stoves and Sons vs.. Croll & Han
sen, on sworn account and to .foreclose
lien.
Stein Bros. & Co. vs.. F. R. Page, on
notes.
Bradley & Goesbeck VS.. NJ. K. Mere
dith, on note.
J. II. Order, survivor of F. Crider &
Son, VS.. 4. J. Allensworth, on account.
Dan p. Smith vs.. Gustav Cushing, to
try title and for damages.
Martha A. Burton vs.. City Of San An
tonic. for damages.
Julius lander VS.. Fred Bader ct al, for
damages.
Robert S. Davis VS.. Josephine Niggli,
for debt.
Julius X. Norton VS.. M. F. Rice, for
debt and to foreclose lien.
James b. Lee ct al. VS.. Charlotte L.
Jones ct al, on change of venue from
Frio county.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

There has just been received and
opened at l.. WOlfsOn's the grandest as
sOrtment OF fine carpets, consisting of
the most beautiful patterns in body
Brussels, Brussels, ingram. and two and
three PHYS; these are accompanied By
suitable matches In patterns, cOlOrs and
general make-ups Of mats and rugs Of all
sizes. not to forget a large assortment of
crumb cloths for dining-room purposes.
Making and combining the assortment
and various patterns, the largest In the
southwest. In connection with this 1t
should not be forgotten that new sup.
ply of about two hundred rolls of mat
tings, plain, check, and fancy, in diff
ferent cOlOrs to suit the taste Of the most
fastidious, specially when the inquiring
purchaser ascertains the low prices at
which these goods are offered. Parties
wishing or in want Of carpets, mattings
or other goods to cover parlor, dining or
bedroom floors should never fail to first
get acquainted with the low prices OF L.
Wolfson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
The PRINCESS of Frebizonde.

There is a peculiar chic about all Of
Oflenbach's operas that makes them de-
lightful, and this is not surprising,
when 1t is considered that the music al
ways is sprightly and the humor good.
The Princess Of TrebizOnde IS full of
these traits, and as played last night af-
forded really pleasant evenings enter
tainment. Miss Adelaide Randall as
"Prince Raphael sang and acted as
only n finished artistic can do, and the
quaint humOr of Arthur w. Tams' as
"Cabriole" was valuable adjunct to the
opera. Miss Clara Randall, as Regina"
Gertrude HOyt rs "PaOla," Mrs. Dixie
as "Zanetta" and Harry f. Dixie were
really excellent in their respected parts.
The opera was well mounted, the
dresses magnificent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
At His Expense.

d. NJ. Poor, tax assessor, Is very busy
taking a complete file Of all transfers for
1886 Of real estate, at his own expense.
The necessity Of this is from the fact
that the county does not furnish him an
abstract system or anything like correct
maps by which he can be governed in
his assessment work. In other counties
the assessor is furnished with correct
maps and abstract forms, while the
commissioners court of Bexar county,
one Of the wealthiest real estate cOun-
ties in the state. is too poor or niggardly
TO fardly furnish the pens and paper for
the use OF the various county officials.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
STRANGE CHARGE OF HoRsETHEFT.
Said to be the Spiteful Outcome Of the
Lnta Cnnntr- ElanLInn

Said to be the Spiteful Outcome Of the
Late County Election.
Yesterday Mr.. Juan Lesl, well
known citizen, appeared before Justice
McAllister charged with having apprO-
priated horse belonging to Antonio
gutierrez. The prosecutor found the
horse In the possession Of Mayor Gala
CHAN, to whom 1t is said to have been
presented by the accused, who asserted
that he bought it from James Ross, and
produced bill OF sale for the animal.
The case was adjourned until Thursday
in order that Mr.. Leal may have an OPP
portunity of proving the bona-fide OF the
bill OF sale.
The case has excited great interest
among the Mexicans, by whom, and by
citizens generally, Juan and his brother,
NarcisO Leal, are esteemed, and II is be-
lieved that the accused purchased the
horse in good faith. The affidavit was
made by GuitereZ at the instigatiOn OF
the mayor, and il is alleged that it is the
outcome Of spite engendered by the
Leafs working against Cassiano in the
late county election, but this is strongly
denied. The mayor has surrendered the
horse in question to the owner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Federal Court.

In the federal court Tuesday after
noon the Goliad pOstOtiice robbery case
was on trial and ended by the ex-Post-
master Seeligson, being fined $3.50 and
costs for opening letter addressed to
another person.
In the case Of the government VS.. WIN.
Neighbors, ex-Indian agent, for recov-
cry of 5000 on his forfeited bond from
the estate OF Vance, deceased. judy
ment for the government was given.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Marriage Licenses

Issued since last report:
John Cox and Amelia Lovett.
A. S. Small and Julia Amarantha
White.
Harry NJ. Fuller and Martha w. Cook
Albert Zeuhl and Hermina Haenel.
Mr.. Cox is the day clerk at the South
ern hotel, while the bride, Miss Lovett,
resides on avenue c and Third street
with her brother, W. A. Smith.
Harry NJ. Fuller is young railroad
man, now engaged in railroading in
Mexico, and his bride, Miss Martha W.
Cook, was formerly one of the most
efficient teachers on our public school
list. She is a San Antonio girl, and has
numerous friends who wish her all hap
piness in her new relations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
INCA. State Convention.

Several prominent citizens are leaving
the city to attend the state convention
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton at Dallas, which opens on Thurs
day night, December 2, and closes on the
following Sunday night.
There are now fifteen associations in
the state, and six OF these have general
secretaries. The movement is progress
ing, and is said TO be doing considerable
good for young men in reforming them
and providing intellectual and moral
recreation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The election Of new board OF direc-
tors for the San Antonio club occurred
last night, and the following were elected
TO serve for one year: Major +. d. l..
Wickes, Colonel A. Belknap, Judge
Thomas j. Devine, Major c. c. CressOn,
lieutenant B. Hickey, q. S. A Judge
Jacob Waelder, II. d. Kampmann, II. h.
Barnard, John WiIhers, Uriah Lott,
Colonel George W. Breckenridge, w. Ii.
Maverick and Hon. A. W. Houston.
Some of the old directors were uncere-
nOniously dropped, and were thereby
astonished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Wits Wedding.

The wedding Of Mr.. win CASTOR, the
handsome and jolly right-hand man OF
Messrs. BergstrOm & Gray, to Miss Mary
r. Morris. takes place tonight at 7:30
O'Clock, Rev. Father Barrett, of st.
Mary's church, performing the cere-
mony. After the ceremony an informal
reception will be held at the residence
Of j. Il. Jones, Solsdad street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Justices Courts.
In .Lnstice Barnes' court:

In Justice Barnes court:
Sixto Gonzales, theft Of property un-
der value of $40, in default Of $500 bond,
went to jail.
BartolO Gonzales, theft under value Of
$50. In default of $500 bond went to jail.
Nelson Clay, for assault on his wife,
will be tried next Friday.
In Justice McAliister's court:
The case of John Bowers vs. Rhoda
Thomas, for making threats, was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning at ten
O'Clock.
Three or four new civil suits were
filed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
The New City Directory.

The publishers Of the city directory
having completed their canvass for the
names, respectfully request all persons
making changes In their firms, business
location or place Of residence, to notify
them of their correct address as soon as
possible in order that 1t may be proper
" inserted In the new directory. Ad-
dress, MORRISON & FoURMY. City.
IL ia s8-tf Box 1856.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Miss LEWIS Marriage.

A fashionable wedding takes place to-
night at Victoria, Texas, the contracting
parties being Miss MelaDie Levy, 4 pop
ular young lady, well known in San An
tonic, and MIR. Hexter, of Victoria. The
relatives OF Miss Levy in San Antonio,
among them Mr.. Sol. Halfi's family and
Mr.. NJ. Haas family, left to-day for Vic
tOria, to be present at the wedding.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01

The medical nrm Of Drs. Weathers q
Hays has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. DR.. Weathers still continues the
practice Of progressive medicine, making
specially Of chronic diseases and dis
eases of women and children. ll-3O6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Endorsing the Boycott.

Travis assembly of the Knights of La
Dor last night passed resolution en-
dOrsing the boycott placed upon St.
Louis beer by the Knights OF Labor in
that city, and it lie expected that all the
other assemblies of the city will adopt a
similar resolution.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
BuckIen'S ArnlcaS alive,

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
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by A.
Driess ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
Tha Fair Association

Tonight will decide whether we are 10
have a fair here. Another meeting will
be held at the courthouse at which the
soliciting and charter committees will
report, and permanent organization
effected If ever. Everybody who is In
terested should be on hand.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
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Large earnings sure from first start. Costly
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you nothing to send us you address and find
out; if you are wise you will do so at once.
III. HALLETT & Co., Portland, Maine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
For Sale-Cheap

One large size billiard table, on easy
terms. address p. y. box 30S. l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-01
PROPOSALS FOR MAKING AENEXES.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS,
OFFICE OF CHEF QUARTERMAsTER, 7
San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 30, 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate subject
> to usual conditions. for making AnneXes,
to three sets Officers Quarters, at Headqua r
tiers Depart ncnt of Texas, will he received at
San Antonio depot until 10 O'Clock a. IN, De-
cember 10. 1886, at which time and place they
will be opened in presence of attending bid
ders.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals, and TO waive defects.
Detailed Information as to the method of
construction and the material necessary will
be furnished by Captain John Simpson, A. ..
NJ, U. S. Army, San Antonio Depot, to whom
proposals should be addressed.
A. J. MCGONNIGLE,
ll-3O-2tl Quartermaster U. 5. Army,
129-ltl Chief Quartermaster.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1886-08-14
DARK EYES.
Sentiments of Love, Passion and Hatred
Betrayed by Them.

Sentiments of Love, Passion and Hatred
Betrayed by Them.
Dark eyes are both beautiful and dan
gerous. In their depths-the home of
witchery-lurks many spell. SLIM
berous, dreamy orbs! Bewitching, gypsy
eyes. They are the ones that present to
the observer an ever varying panorama.
Forever changing, like April weather,
they may flash with scorn, or darken
with gloom, then instantly melt with
tenderness, or languish with love;
sparkle with mirth one moment, sadden
with grief the next. They are very
passionate eyes. They may be the eyes
of a beautiful murderess, a fiend in
human shape, but they may also be the
eyes of very dear friend, or loving
sister.
Dark eyes, though kind and indulg-
ent, are not to be triied with. A dark
eyed man never forgives an enemy. A
dark-eyed woman neverforgets her first
love.
Dark eyes may be calm and still as a
summer night, but beware an angry
word, and the storm cloud gathers.
Take care! there are lightning flashes in
those eyes. They may be placid as a
mountain lake, but the strength is there,
latent though 1t be. Like volcano,
they may slumber peacefully and quiz
city, but the monotony of life is dis
turbed by occasional flashes. Mary r.
Murphy, IN ST. Louis Magazine.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1886-08-14
HOMING PIGEONS.
Their Usefulness as Message Bearers From
and To Vessels at Sea.

Iheir UseIulneSs as Message-BearerSF From
and To Vessels at Sea.
The use of pigeons by Mr. G. T. Ar
noux as message-bearers, in the yacht
races of last September, proves conclu-
sively the value OF the birds might have
as messengers from off the water. The
purpose was the thought of the last
moment, and when almost too late to
make the necessary preparation. The
arguments were hasty and the material
homed at several centers. some of them
miles away from the center of use. Still,
with all drawbacks, insufliciencies and
mistakes, it was evident to the most
prejudiced that with birds would six
times out of seven prove to be of the
greatest value; and failing the seventh,
we would be only where we are with
out them. The messages were each
not less than ten pages of manifold
note, and were carried upon the middle
feathers of the tail, to which they were
fastened by fine copper wire, wound
about and pressed flat, to hold the mes
sage close to the feather. The editor of
a newspaper served by these pigeons
said: lit gives me peculiar sensation
to receive copy from the hand of one l
know to be out of reach upon the
water, and to fell that he may talk to
me but can not answer back 1t is
wonder to me after this experience that
the officers of any vessel, excursion
steamer, yacht, sail or tug boat should
be willing to leave the shore without this
means of communicating with it."
Very many of the merchant marine,
especially in European waters, have
pigeons on board for use in commune
eating with the vessel from the small
boats away from it or from shore.
These birds, it is said, never mistake
another vessel for their own when at
dock or in the harbor. 1t has been re-
marked of several flights that the birds
in exercising, when far out of sight OF
land, will 60 away for hours at time,
and upon their return will have dried
mud on their feet and legs, showing
them to have been upon shore.
Mr.. A. p. Baldwin experimental with
pigeons for sea service twice in 1885,
and to his satisfaction. One bird liber.
ated by Officer Groom of the Wacsland
at one o'clock in the afternoon, when
three hundred and fifteen miles from
Sandy Hook, was in the loft at evening
Another let 60 from the Circassa al
nine in the morning, when two hun
dred and ffty-fve miles out, brought
message before evening" Century.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1886-08-14
WATERY GRAVES.
A Pleasure Yacht from Phila delphia Cap
sizes or Sandy HOOk-Six Ladies and
One Gentleman Drowned.

A Pleasure Yacht from Phila delphia Cap
sizes or Sandy Hook-Six Ladies and
One Gentleman Drowned.
HIGHLANDS, N. j., Aug. 2.-Intellgence
has been received that a schooner-yacht
from Philadelphia upset near the Govern
ment docks at Sandy Hook during the
storm Friday evening. Six ladies and
young man were drowned. Nine OF the
yachts party who were found clinging to
the rigging after she capsized were rescued
by tug.
New YORK, Aug. "a message from
Sandy Hook gives the following particu'
lars of the disaster there: The name OF the
yacht was Sarah Craig. There was pleas
ure party on board. bound from Philadel-
phia for New York.
The following are the names of the lost:
Mrs. T. H. Stevens and her two daughters;
Miss NJ. Stevens and Mrs. Askin; Miss
Emma and Miss Bessie Merritt; Miss
Maud f. Rettew and Mr.. Chester Clark.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2.-The pleasure
party of the Inflated yacht Sarah Craig
left this city on the 9th inst. for an eleven
days run along the Atlantic coast as far as
Newport. Mr.. T. M. Stevens, his wife, two
daughters and few OF their friends ar.
ranged for the trip, but Mr.. Stevens was
unable to get off at the last moment on
account OF an unexpected press OF bust
ness. The party was to have visited Capo
May, Atlantic City, Newport, and perhaps,
other places up the coast.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. All OF the bodies
OF those who persisted by the capsizing of
the Sarah Craig, off Sandy Hook, except
that OF Miss Bessie Merritt, were brought
here Sunday, accompanied by Messrs.
Potter Buckley and Jordan three OF the
survivors. The body OF Miss Bessie Mer-
rift was recovered Sunday, too late to
be brought here with the others.
The survivors bore many marks OF their
dreadful experience. Mr.. Buckley, who
was nearly lost after the Others had been
taken off the capsized yacht, was quite
badly bruised. The body OF Chester Clark
was considerably dishgured and told plain
ly OF his frantic fight for life while in the
| cabin below
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1886-08-14
Driving Piles With Dynamite.

MIR. Pradanovic, of Pesth, has been
using dynamite for driving piles. He
places an iron plate 10 inches in dame
ter and 8 ga inches thick in a perfectly
horizontal position on the pile to be
driven. A dynamite cartridge in the
form of disc, containing II 70 ounces
of dynamite, is placed on the iron plate
and exploded by electricity. tits stated
that the pile is driven by each explosion
to depth equal to five blows of pile
engine weighing IA 3-4 Vienna hundred
weight falling 9 feet 10 inches. The
iron plate on the average ressts twenty
five explosions. N Y. Post.