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The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03
MARX FREDERICK BlGNEY.

The gentleman, whose name heads
this article, died at his family residence
In New Orleans at s o'clock last Fri"
day night. Mr.. Bigney had been Ill
Tor several months from cold, con-
tractsd while attending the session Of
the National Editorial Convention
at Cincinnati and his cold developed
into Bright's disease. Mr.. Bigney was
born In Nova Scotia In 1917 and was
accustomed to say that he was born
two years. after Queen Victoria. His
farther was q French Hugenot of the
DAubigny family, which name was
Anglicized into Bigney. His mother
was q native Of Connecticut of Scotch
descent and Of q family strongly Tory
in principles. He came to Louisiana
In 1S4s and soon developed considers
able literary talent. He began HE
editorial carer by assuming editorial
control Of a weekly paper called the
Live Oak, published at Jefferson City,
which is now portion Of New Or
leans. He shortly after relinquished
this position to accept that Of general
reporter for the New Orleans Delta.
When the True Delta was established
he assumed the associate editorship
on the staff of thst journal and con-
tinued on it up to 1860. For several
years past he was editor of the City
Item, one of the very best newspapers
published In the Crescent City. He
possessed host OF friends who mourn
his demise.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03
COL. EUGENE TlSDALE.


This gentlemen who met with an
accident last Tuesday by being run
over by a switch engine of Morgan's
Louisiana and Texas Railroad died at
the Charity Hospital in New Orleans
shortly after one o'clock Thursday
afternoon. COL ~Tisdale was native of
New Hampshire and came south as
captain OF the 18th Regiment of Con-
necticut Volunteers with the expedi-
tion of Gen', Butler. He subsequently
became lieutenant of the First New
Orleans Infantry and during the
administration of Andrew johnson
was collector of Internal Revenue in
this city. He was an honorary mem
ber of Dante Lodge No. ia, F. and
A. M, past high priest of Monroe
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; member
of DeMoIay Commandery Knights
Templar; Orator Of Albert Pike Lodge
No. i; Orator Of Eagle Council Of
Kodosb, first lieutenant of the Grand
Consistory Of Louisiana, and a men,
ber of the thirty second degree.
Talented and generous to a fault he
won many friends and retained them
to the lastl Peace to his ashes.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03

on the Vicksburg, Shreveport 4 Paci>
fc railroad efectually stopped. AS the
rivers above are falling very rapidly,
however, 1t is safe to say that the head
Of water at Gaines Landing and the
Arkansas City crevasses will be cut of
within ten days, so that the railroad
will not be interferred with more than
that length Of time and trains will be
running by the 10th instant, unless an-
other rise in the Mississippi or Are
kansas keeps the river at those points
above the banks. The ", 8. & P. rail-
road had near completed the work of
raising their track above high water
line, and few days longer would have
enabled them to get in shape 10 stand
the flood. They have had force of
fve hundred convicts employed on the
work for some months and their stop
ping now will entail a great expense
both upon the road and the contractors.
Tcks6auy Herald.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03

The Iberville South, published at
Plaquemine, says that Mr.. John L..
Dardenne, P. c., would leave there
Saturday for Monroe and would re.
present Thistle Lodge No. GO X of P,
at the session of the Grand Lodge
which meets in this city tomorrow.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03

The Holly Springs, Miss, Reporter
says that Capt. John CoWden is again
troubling Congress with his outlet
scheme for the improvement of the
Mississippi and suggests that Congress
find an outlet for Cowden.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03

1t is said that the steamer d. r..
Powell will leave st. Louis next week
with 1000 tons of freight for the Qua
chita.-N. o. Picay,me.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-05-03

Friday the great battle for the Mis-
sissippi River improvement came up
in the House of Representatives, and
resulted in victory for the friends OF the
work of improvement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
A Prisoner in a Cathedral.

The old sexton reluctantly allowed me To
pass into the great cathedral. 1t was Il favor
as ii was already time to close the pom dcrOus
doors ! walked through the sublime interior
and looking upon its granducr was entranced
by the accumulated magniticCncc of ages.
Some Of the carving was very curious and
plainly indicated the century in which 1t mad
been executed. ! had noticed that some WISH
tors had entered and were now in the main en-
trance preparing to leave. ! heard the old
sections keys juggling and bcthOught me that
il would be an unpleasant abode Tor the night.
As started toward the door | CspiCd curl
Ously wrought human head and stopped to
examine it and while doing so, door opened
into what appeared stone chamOer or recess;
Curious | thought; wonder where it leads. !
leaned forward, and us did so | felt the door
closing and in moment was in darkness.
tried TO open the door but it seemed as firm as
granite. became excited, and pushed with all
my strength, might as well have tried to lift
the building. then raised my voice and with
terrible echoes the words resOundCd
through the upper part OF my prison. !
now stopped moment to think.
raised my hands and came in contact with
what / thought the ceiling or roof, but was
surprised to ind that ii slowly oSciiatCd from
side TO side. In an instant the truth flashed
upon me, was prisoner i'm the clock tower,
and the immense weight was slowly, yet sure
ly descending, and unless some one came to
release me, / would he crushed to death. AZ
ter shouting until exhausted, fell upon the
hard stone floor in despair. | could not bear
the thought OF such SLOW ana nOrrlDlc death.
] had left my pistol behind, otherwise, upon
upon the instant, | do believe | would have
used it and ended such suspense ana misery.
| now arose to my feet and was Mortified to
find that the weight had descended so far that
] could not stand erect | sat down on the
floor and was so Frustrated with horror, that |
fell into stupor from which was startled by
the great weight crushing me. ! was now
obliged to lie down flat or my back, and tried
to compose my thoughts as knew that in
few moments | would be lifeless. Horrors.
the mass of iron was upon my chest crushing
me into the very stones. ! could not breathe.
| could feel something cold pressing against
my forehead. almost felt thankful that the
end was so near. | heard a grateing sound.
The weight was raising. | sat up and realized
that they were winding up the clock. / raised
my voice, and in Il moment the door opened
and as | staggered forth, recognized Uncle
Uncle Emerson saved my life and gave me
new collar button, as the old one was mashed
quite fiat. Emerson holds the bridge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
CITATION BY PUBLICATION.
In the District Court of Bexsr County
No. 1856.
GRACY vANDROss VS.. JOS. vANDRoss.
rI,HE STATE TO TEXAs-To the Sheriff or

TINHE STATE TO TEXAS-To the Sheriff or
/ Constable of Bexar County, Greeting:-
You are hereby commanded that, by making
publication of this citation in some newspaper
published in the county of BeXar once In each
week for four consecutive weeks, previous to
the return day hereof, you summon Joseph
NandrOss, whose residence is unknown, to be
and appear at the next regular term of the
District Court TO be holden at the Court. house
hereof in the city of San Antonio on the first
Mondayin September next, the same being the
sixth day of September, A. ID. 1886 then and
on the 24th day of March, A. ID. 1886, in a suit
numbered on the civil docket of said court
No. 1856, wherein Crazy NaudrOss I'm plaintiff
and Joseph NandrOss is defendant.
Plaintiff in her petition alleges that she and
defendant were married in January, 1880, and
that defendant abandoned her about one year
after said date; that since said abandonment
she has, by her own labor, acquired house
and lot, situated on South Centre street, in
San Antonio, BeXar county, Texas, the same
being known as lot No. y, in block ID.
Wherefore plaintiff prays that the bonds of
matrimOny existing between her and defend.
ant be dissolved, and that the property above
described be decreed to her us her separate
property.
Herein fail not, but have you before said
court, on the said first day of the next term
thereof, this writ with your return thereon,
showing how you have executed the same.
Witness, George r. Dashiel Clerk of the
District Court of BeXar County
Given under my hand and seal of the
said court at my office I'm San
Antonio, this ed day of July,
A. d., 1886.
GEO. X. DASHIELL,
Clerk District Court, BeXar Co.
BY NJ. YTURRI, Jr., Deputy.
Issued July q, 1886.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
PERSONAL.

DR.. F. L. Yoakum, OF Tyler, is visiting
his relative, Mr.. b. F. YOakum.
Captain n. Gussitt, of Corpus Christi,
is at the Menger.
Mr.. Ernest Koebig, of the New Braun
fels Zeitung, is at the Menger.
II. L. Holcomb, an Eagle Pass attor-
ney, is at the Southern hotel.
Geo. NJ. Martin, editor of the Pleasan-
ton Monitor, is at the Southern hotel,
l.. II. Browne, a San Marcos attorney,
is at the Southern.
Geo. S. Williamson Is at the Southern.
He has just arrived from his ranch IN La
Sale county.
Mr.. II. c. King. postal money order
clerk, has returned home from his vaca-
ton and is back at duty.
Mrs. J. b. Elwood, one of orr promi-
nent society ladies, has returned home
from three months visit to Mime
sofa.
Messrs. A. Converse, w. l.. Thomas
and j. b. Martin, of Georgia, are at the
Southern hotel. They are looking up
purchases in horse stock.
o. w. Zuehl, agent for the Southern
Pacific railway at LacOste station, is in
the city and is stopping at the Southern,
where he is Joined by his brother, +. j.
Zuehl, a stockman OF New Berlin.
Manuel Rivero, a prominent manufac-
turer of Mexico, is in the city with his
family, on their way to visit relatives in
Spain.
G. +. Carol, John Mcdaniel, stock
men of Floresvills; ID. S. Irons, Of
Boerne; A. X. Alice, of Pelrsall; Chas
Il. Miller,a prominent citizen of Browns
vile, are at the st. Leonard.
Senior Manuel Rivero, son OF the Span
ish consul at Monterey, who is opera
ting mills at Monterey, is in the city en-
route for Europe, where he goes to buy
machinery for starch factory that he is
now erecting.
Messrs. K. Duke, Alex Henderson and
j. G. Robertson, OF Scotland, accom-
panied by Mr.. L. E. Wilson, manager Of
the Laurelles ranch, have arrived at the
Menger. The ScOtchmen go to visit the
ranch, in which they are interested.
Mr.. w. W. Woodoock, the genial en-
ploye of Bell q Bros, has returned from
trip north and east. He reports trade
opening well there and thinks the wave
will reach Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Week, Miss Van
Week, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Boone, Mrs.
Joe Maddox, Mr.. G. w. Clawson, and
Mr.. II. NJ. Oakley, returned home from
the DEVILS river, where they have been
rusticating for q few days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
IMPORTANT NOTICES
OF Live Business Men, Be Sure and Read,
They are WORTHY of Your Patronage.

When you arrive at Eagle Pass,
stop at the Maverick, the only first-class
hotel in the city. Cool rooms. 6.25-3m
The "Old Vienna" restaurant is re-
moved to No IA Navarro street, next to
the bridge. J. o. AvELNE Is still the
proprietor. S-3O-lm
Now is the time to have your cloth
ing cleaned or dyed. Geo. Caen, the
French artist at 40 East Houston street,
guarantees first class work. 9-ll-lm.
Cotton & Bolton, fine Sewing Ma
chimes at half price.
BARGAINS in embroideries at A. Kahn
81 Co.'s.
A. KAHN & Co. are closing out their
oriental laces below cost.
A. KAHN & Co. are selling their French
and German sateens at l0c and l5c, which
are really wort zoe and SOC.
A LARGE assortment Of crinkled seer
suckers, fall styles, at A. Kahn Il Co.'s,
ut l0c and l5c.
LADIES Isle thread hose, all colors,
at 400 per pair, at A. Kahn q Co.'s.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Court House Gossip,

The candidates for the various county
offices are exceedingly busy and active
in shaking hands with the people, but
they are retiCent about the proposed
democratic convention. They seem to
be in quandary. If they should go be-
fore the county convention they might
fail to obtain the nomination and could
not consistently oppose the ticket; and
if they should receive the nomination
there is no certainty that it would prove
the open sesame to Office. The situa-
ton is much complicated by the general
belief that the Knights of Labor will re-
fuse to respond TO the party lash and will
vote TO suit themselves. The sriends of
Mccall are working like beavers
and talk very sanguinely of his election,
but Nat Lewis and his friends are not
idle. The contest for constable will he
quite warm, and will doubtless be mar
rOwed down TO only two candidates be-
fore ii closes.
The address put forth by the Union
Democratic club is severely criticised
for its expressions respecting the riff
raft" etc., which are construed to be a
reflection upon laboring men, whose
only crime is poverty. and glorification
of men and property. The phrase was
unfortunate, to say the least. Who con-
stitutes the riff raff'' in San Antonio?
The club should label them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
THE EARTHQUAKES.

Toney Says It's Nonsense to Borrow
Trouble by Anticipating Calamities.
Editor san Antonio LIGHr.
Until the cause of earthquakes.sha
have been ascertained-an event not at
all likely to occur, since the cause is hid
den in the bowels of the earth, remote
from human ObservatiOn-It is as rldlcu-
lOus as it is presumptuOus in Virgins
and others to fOretell the day when the
earth will be shaken by an earthquake,
and to designate the particular localities
il will visit. If earthquakes are caused
by land slide deep down in the bowels
of the earth, as is now contended by
scientists, no mortal can know when
such land slide is going to come, con-
seGuently he cannot predict the date OF
the coming of the coming of an earth
quake any more than Glend0Wer was
able 'tO call spirits from the Vastly
deep" If earthquakes be caused by the
steam generated by water percOlating
through the earth into the fires in the
centre OF the earth, and by the expan-
slve force of steam, II ia Impossible Tor
any man to know before hand when
such thing will take place.
Consequently, he cannot fOretell the
hour and day when an earthquake Will
cOnvulse the earth by its throes. My
own luea Is tnht earthquakes are CausSu
by the tremendously expansive power
OF steam, and that this steam is gener-
ated by the percOlatiOn of water to the
fire at the centre of the earth; the vibra-
tions or jars, once set in motion, travel
thousands of miles, and only cease when
the steam that caused them has found
an escape through figures on the earth's
surface.
1t looks as though Virgins is about to
fall into the halluCinatlOn of the philoso-
pher, described in Rassalaes, who claimed
to have control of rains, storms, drOuths,
heat and cold.
1t is nonsense for men and women to
borrow trouble by anticipating future
calamity, but it is still more nOnsensiCal
in them to get into a fever of excite
ment and apprehension because Wig
gins has said an earthquake will come
on a named day. IONEY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
MAYORS OFFICE, |

In accordance with resolution adopted by
the City Council September 20, 1886, sealed
proposals will be received at the Mayors
office, San Antonio, Texas, until II O'Clock,
noon, Saturday October 10, 1886, for the fol-
lowing work, viz:
1900 square yards gravel roadway on Tel
ford foundation.
5000 square yards gravecd road surface.
$500 lin. II, of wood curbing.
5000 lin. II. of pipe sewer.
Plans can be seen and copies of spocificn
tons obtained at the Oity Engineers Office
To insure entering into bond and rs n for
felt, the sum of 800 must be deposited with
the City Clerk upon filing proposal The sue
Cessful bidder will be required to enter into a
good and sufficient bond, TO the amount of 30
per cent of contract price,
The city reserves the right TO reject any or
all bids, or to increase or diminish the above
estimated quantities to the extent of appro-
priations for the work.
All proposals must be addressed to
BRYAN CALLAGHAN,
g-22-td Mayor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Special 10 Artists.

One of the finest establishments that San Ar
tonic if not Texas can boast of is the Art
Gallery of c. II. Mueller, at 2O5 Commerce
street. Here can be had artists and draught-
mems materials, of both domestic and i'm.
ported kinds. EngravingS, chrOmOs and
paintings are on hand in an endless variety.
Picture frames, mOudings and materials &c
frGscO and sign painting in large varieties.
China decorations and material for wax iiOw-
ers in a large assortment. Mr.. Mueller re-
ceives direct from factories large shipments Of
paints, oils and other material in that line as
well as window glass and fine domestic, and i'm
ported decorative wall paper are spCCiaties in
his establishment. E@l3-lY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, doing business under
the firm name of Damken Il Collmann,
at San Antonio, Bexar county, Texas, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent,
Nicholas Damken retiring from the
firm and Henry Collmann continuing
said business.
Henry Goldman assumes all liabilities
OF said firm, and alone has authority to
collect claims due the oO-partnership.
NICHOLAS DAMKEN,
HENRY COLLMANN.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Sept. 81, 1886.
Having bought out the one-half inter-
est of Mr.. Damken in the above saloon,
we will try to cater to all of our old GUS
toners at the old Veramendi saloon.
Respectfully,
9-2l-4t HENRY COLLMANN & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Markets by Telegraph.

Expressly reported for the LIGHT by Il. G.
Palmer q Co., q Soledad street,
LIVERPOOL, Sept. q, l2:l5 D. m.-Cotton-
SpOt-Good business doing. Middling 5l6d;
Orleans, 5&d. Sales, l2,OO0 bales; spec. and
OK. 2OOO bales. Receipts none.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a Cotton - Futures
opened firm. January, 93G69.37; February,
9.44Dg.45; March, 052D9.5i; April, G.GOG9,Gl;
May, gBSdJg.T0.
NEW YORK, Sept. Cotton utures-SCc-
Ond Call-Opencd steady. January, 9,3S09.3g;
Dy' metSh, ';pb@".ySi hPIu'
NEW YORK, Sept. "a, l:2O y. m.-Stocks-
Northwestern, lis; Delaware and LaCka-
wanna, HJ6 st. Paul. gi9s.
CHICAGO, Sept. "a, 1880 p. m.-Wheat-NO,
vCmbCr delivery, 7j6c. Corn, 3gsc. Pork.
g.77H. Lard, G.l5.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Anti-Ring Fusionists.

The transcendent beauties of fusion
were never more sweetly illustrated
than at noon to-day when the original
and only republican fusiOnist, who led
the anti-straights in the late convention,
marched into Joe Meny's saloon arm in
arm with Bruni, Cassiano bringing up
the rear. AS fusionists this trio are
success; as fusionists for office only they
are great big success; as anti-ring tu-
sionists they are bowling farce. The
whoops of the crowd when the glasses
jingled and the ex-secretary called out,
LET her go, Gallagher" could have
been heard on Alamo plaza,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Probate Court.

The annual account filed by the guar
dian of the Bernard minors, was ap-
proved and passed.
William Lyons was appointed admin
istratOr Of the estate of Ann Harrington,
and his bond was fixed at $500. G. M.
Barnes, j. G. Berry and Ed Rische were
appointed appraisers.
Bridget Boutwell, was appointed ad-
ministratriX of the estate of Mary Burk,
deceased, and ordered to make a report
at this term. G. NJ. Barnes, 5. g. Berrey
and Ed. Rowe were appointed apprais-
ers.
In the estate of A. HOrnung, de-
ceased, the inventory and appraisement
were approved.
Joseph Michalki was appointed guar
dian of Magdalena Dudek.
The bond of the guardian of the minor
heirs of A. HOrnung was approved.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
BUSINESS SPARKS.

If you want to buy or sell any kind
Of stock or real estate, go TO Chavez,
NORM q Mateu, South Flores street.
They will deal squarely. l-2-tf
Chavez, NORM & Mateu have taken
charge of the stock yard on South Flores
street, south of Military plaza, where
they will do commission business, buy.
ing and selling all kinds Of stockl-9-tf
Call at Mrs Royals coffee stand in
the Main market, Market street. Amer
lean and Spanish dishes, the best in the
market. Hot and cold lunches prepared
for those travelling by the cars. Hours,
from 3 to s q. m. Slim.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announced HENRY
FEST as candidate for County Commissioner
of Precinct No. at the November election.
We are authorized to announce HENRY L.
DIGNOwITY as a candidate for County Com
missioner, Precinct No. 3, at the ensuing No
vcmber election.
THE LIGHT is authorized to announce Mr..
WILLIAM HOEFLING, SIR, as a candidate for
reelection to the Office of County Commits
siOner for Precinct No. 3, at the election in No
Vpmbpr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Enpaped To be Married.

The engagement of Miss Alwina
Klocke, one OF the popular teachers OF
the German English school, and Mr..
Ludwig Sohulze, book keeper Of Messrs.
Guenther 81 Zadich, IS announced. II is
understood that the marriage will take
place when the "1owers bloom in the
spring ira Ia" and that the happy pair
will then go to Europe to receive the
blessing Of Mr.. Schulze's parents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Raking in the shekels.

Mr.. Il. B. Davis, who with Mrs. A. c.
Schryver constitute the Third ward So
Letting committee, was around this
morning in the interest of the orphans
home and collected the following sub
scriptien:
George Dullnig, So; George c. Saver,
25c.; Jobert Jenner, 25o.; +. w. Richard
son, 50c.; Il. Maggie, 25c.; 4. w. Richard
son, 81; Joske Bros, So; cash, 25c.; Gre
CORY AZ Co 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
Highway Robbery.

A young railway brakeman, who has
been employed on the Southern Pacific
between San Antonio and Houston,
named +. l.. Frazier, has been arrested
by the police on charge of being a sus-
picious character. The complaint was
made by an old man named Fitzpatrick,
who asserts that on Monday night last
he was assaulted by the young man,
Frazier, while walking near the Sunset
depot. He states that he was knocked
down and badly beaten about the head,
and that all the money he had with him,
about 81, was taken from him.
His head shows the marks of violence,
but Frazier and a friend of his who has
since appeared, says Fitzpatrick was
drunk and fell down hole and hurt his
head. Why the affidavit against Frazier
was not made until yesterday evening,
is not known, but the man acts as
though he had been intimidated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

To immediate buyer-A four-room house, with
out.houses, fine vinyard, orchard, etc.; irrl-
gable lot, w feet front by 81 varas deep. For
sale on account of owner leaving the city
Part cash, balance on long time. For particu
lars Inquire on premises, No. Al South street
Fourth ward
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24

The LIGHT is authorized to announce Mr..
john A. FERRIS as a candidate for the Office
of Constable for Precinct No. l, at the ensuing
election in November.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-24
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

FROBOEsE as a candidate for reelection to the
Office of County Treasurer Of Bexar county at
the November election.