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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Fritz's Picture.

The genial Fritz Koehler presented a
peculiar picture this morning on the
sidewalk. On his head was straw
sun hat and In his hand he held pecu-
liar combination of wire and tape. Some
said the latter article was a man-trap,
others called 1t a crinoline. At first
Fritz's conduct was mysterious but
when he was seen gestioulating forcibly
to a colored Venus who was seated in q
wagon 1t was quite easy to see what
Fritz was driving at. A local photogra-
pher took In nice group picture of the
scene, and expects to realize handsomely
by selling the pictures to Fritz's many
friends and admirers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
EXCELSIOR GUARDS.
A Competitive Drill and an Ice Cream
Supper.

"A competitive Dflll ana an Ice cream
Supper.
The trustees and pastor of St Paul's
M. +. church assisted the Excelsior
Guards by rendering them the free use
of their church edifloe where, on We'd
nesday evening, July IS, the company
gave competitive drill and an ice
cream supper to assist them to supply
themselves with new uniform, Cap
tain Jacob Lyons and First Lieutenant
S. Turner expressed their most hearty
appreciation of the kind favor shown
them by the trustees and pastor OF st.
Paul's NJ. 4. church. Captain Lyons
and his colaborers deserve much credit
for the successful efforts in building up
and supplying this company with neces-
sary equipage. The public generally
seem to recognize their honest endeav-
ors, and many of our white citizens are
encouraging the Captain by handsome
donations. Some OF these amount to
500. First Lieutenant 4. w. Richardson
and Second Lieutenant j. w. Tobin and
Sergeant g. Baker, ofthe Belknap Rifles,
had been invited and were prompt on
time TO conduct the drill. Second
Lieutenant Tobin delivered an appro-
pirate address to the company, COM
mending their efforts, and prom
Used that fair play would be
allowed and the best drilled member of
the company would be awarded the prize,
for which they had met to contest for.
Private Ellie Young was awarded and
clothed with the honors of the evening;
the beautiful silver medal was presented
to him by First Lieut.. Il. W. Richardson
after the decision was rendered In his
favor by the distinguished guests, with
rounds Of applause by the company and
all present. Lieut.. Richardson consid-
cred 1t an unmerited honor conferred
upon his visiting companions and him
self by the commander of the Excelsior
Guards. 1t afforded him great pleasure
to present the beautiful silver medal to
the best drilled member Of the company,
placing the prize on the left breast Of
Private Young, and wishing him every
possible success as soldier belonging TO
the military forces Of the "L0ne Star
State Of the Union"
DR.. G. j. Starnes being present, was
called upon by Captain Lyons to address
the company. He responded by deliv-
ering a very able and pithy Grafton,
commenting the distinguished officers
Of the Belknap rifles for their friendly
advice and visit. The company had his
sympathy and best wishes, and any as
sistance he might be able to render them
would be forthcoming; commended in
high terms their soldierly appearance.
The officers and public generally are
under many obligations to our honored
townsman, Mr.. Ed. Stoves, Jr., for the
presentation to the Excelsior Guards
Of this fine medal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Musical and Garden Fete.

A grand musical and garden fete was
given last night at the Old Vienna gar
den for the benefit of the Christian
church of this city, and was a complete
success, both financially and otherwise
Too much praise cannot be given to the
ladies and gentlemen who devoted 80
much of their time and services to this
noble object in order that the same might
not be failure.
Shortly before the time designated on
the programme to commence, all the
Chinese lanterns were lighted, which
had the effect Of giving the garden q
magnificent and pleasing appearance , the
stage on which rested a magnificent
Steinway piano, was artistically arranged
with floral wreaths made and presented
by the ladies of the church for the occa-
sion. The programme was as follows,
Mr.. ii. M. Dalton acting as master Of
ceremonies:
Instrumental duet Fascination Galop
Mrs. Lewis and Miss Barbee.
Vocal quartette. Guide me, o thou great
Jehovah 80. Mrs. Lewis, Miss Barbee
and Messrs. Hodgkins and Appel.
Vocal duet. go. Moonlight on the Rhine
Neumann. Mrs. Munks and Mr..
Hodgkins.
Instrumental solo. .Polacca Brilliante
Weber. Observation-Disclosures Miss Weber
Vocal Solo. ."Way through the Wood"
Dolby. ..........:......... Mrs. Munks
Vocal Solo,. "Patter of the Shingle''
Westendorf ...... Master Frank Lewis
Vocal Trio. so Restless Sea-
Miss Bsrbee, Messrs. HOdgkins and
Appel.
Recitation. 1.-The Old Brigadier''
Mr.. Crate.
Vocal Solo. ."Down in a diving bell''
Master Frank Lewis.
After the concert, refreshments were
served and the remainder of the time
was passed pleasantly in promenading
through the garden, which presented
quite an oriental appearance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Threatened War by ocean Rates

New YORK, July 27.-There is pros
pect Of q war of rates between the ocean
passenger lines. The agreement en-
tered into last summer by the lines do
ing European business expires on Sat-
urday. Two of the companies demand
different conditions before they will
agree to a renewal. If these demands
are not conceded the emigrant agents
say that war Of rates is certain. Be-
fore the pool was formed last year tick
cts from Hamburg sold as low as $40,
and in a few instances even down to So.
English lines had to reduce their rates
cOrrespOndingly to meet this continent
tai competition. Another attempt to
agree will be made on Monday next,
and if no result Is reached then the rate
cutting is expected to begin at once.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
How He Was Shot.

Yesterday two cOlored boys named
Isaac and Baines Wickes were playing,
and they took their fathers gun out Of
the house to have some fun, you know.
They formed themselves into volun-
teer guard, and in the course of their
manual" practice Baines presented and
fired at Isaac. The report that followed
showed that Baines didn't know 1t was
loaded, but Isaac did, for he received
the charge of buckshot. DIR. Starnes
was sent for and he extracted several
shot, and the boy is doing well. The
doctor says the shot entered the gluteus
maximus muscle. Anyway the boy can't
sit down.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

You cannot afford TO waste time I'm expert
menting when your lungs are in danger. CON
sumption always seems at first only a cold
DO not permit any dealer to impose upon you
with some cheap Imitation of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs aud
Colds, but be sure TO get the genuine Be-
cause he can make more profit he may tell
YOU he has something Just as good, or Just the
same Don be deceived, but insist upon get
ting DIR. Kings New Discovery which rs g,Iar-
anteed TO give relief In all throat, lung and
chest affections. Trial bottles free at A,
Dreiss drug store,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
A Drunken Woman.

Last Wednesday afternoon a drunken
woman of i'll fame, living on South
Flores street, started out in very scanty
clothing for a spree. A hack was pro-
CURED and with two men they visited
several saloons until they became so
drunk that one OF the young men drank
beer from tamborine, instead OF a glass.
Then the woman drove down Commerce
street and out to the cemetery to weep
in maudlin fashion over the grave OF an
innocent little baby she had adopted.
but had allowed to die from neglect.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

Prof. Carl Beck, who is now In Mil
waukee in attendance at the grand mu-
steal feast, has engaged number OF fine
musicians In Milwaukee and New Or
leans, and will organize band and Or
chestra Of SO pieces, and will give a
grand musical entertainment for six
nights in the last week Of August, at
Ludwig MahDcke's Mission garden.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
An End to Bone Scrapino.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg. Ill. savs.
Having received so much benefit from Eiec-
trio Bitters, feel it my duty to let sufferine
humanity know II. Have had a running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told me
would have to have the bone scraped or len
amputated. used. instead, three bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's
we'll" Electric Bitters are sold nj m cents a
bottle, and Bueklen's Arnica Salve at Is cents
per bpA ny N. Drtlse.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Saved HIS Lffa-

Mr.. ID. /. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave XIV
says he was for many years badly afflicted
with Pythisic, also Diabetes; the pains were
almost uncomfortable and would sometimes al
most throw him into commissions. He tried
Electric Bitters and got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was en-
urely cured and had gained in flesh Is pounds
says he positively believes he would have
died had II not been for the relief afforded by
Electric Bitters. Sold at 80 cents bottle by
A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Special to Artists.

One of the finest establishments that San An
tonic, If not Texas, can boast of is the Art
Gallery of G. II. Mueller, at a6 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, mOuldings and materials for
frescO and sign painting In large varieties.
China decorations and material for wax flow
ers in a large assortment. Mr.. Mueller re-
ceives direct from factories large Shipments of
paints, oils and other material in that line "a
well as window glass and fine domestic and i'm
ported decorative wall paper are specialties in
his establishment. I2-IaIv
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

Mr.. Isaac c. Chapman, druggist, New
burg. N. Y, writes us: 81 have for the
past 10 years sold several gross of DIR.
William Halls Balsam for the Lunps.
car say Of it what I cannot say of sny
other medicine. 1 have never heard q
customer spesk Of it but to praise it's
virtues in the highest manner. I have
recommended 1t In great many cases
OF whooping cough, with the happiest
ELECTS. have used 1t In my own family
Tor many years In fact, always have q
bottle In the medicine closet"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Our Summer Goods at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
SECURE
BARGAINS NEVER BEFORE OFFERED,

Ladies', look herel No preparation ever dis
covered has been so successful as Morley's
T-X-s Tonic Cordial, the great system renoysr
tori the cure of all diseases to which tn.
women of this climate are subject, such NJ
weakness, debility, melancholy, whites fallin'
of the womb, and every form of nervous pro
trattOn. Only try one bottle and you will
entirely satisfied of the truth of our ASSERT
For sale by Y. Kalteyer a Som
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
A Reliable Article.

such goods as will give the trade sstisfsct,eo
n. u; Fowler, X. Cohn Il Co., j. ID. Deyine. j.
T TN me druggists lead ell competition
Syrup, because its the best meeiicine on ne
market tor Coughs, Colds, Group and Primary
Consumption. Price 80 cents and 81. Sam.
Piles free. w. o"i"'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Josiah DayIS's Trouble.

Josiah Davis, North Middleton, KY,
writes: 81 am now using box Of your
Henry's CarbOlio Salve upon an ulcer,
which, for the past 10 days, has given
me great pain. The salve is the only
remedy | have found that has given me
any ease. My ulcer was caused by vari-
cose veins and was pronounced incura-
BILE by my medical advisers. | find,
however, that Henry's Carbolic Salve is
effecting q cure" Beware ofimitations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
To Take on the Whole Lock

The LIGHT Office was visited yester-
day by small boy with a big basket
full of fine ripe figs, sent by those very
thoughtful and charming young ladies,
Misses Columbia, Texana and Virginia
Rosy. Last week we announced that
the latch-string had been hung on the
outside. The "devil" h now been or
dered to knock of the hole lock and
throw the doors wide oR !. 1t is hard
ly necessary to say such p sents are al
ways accepted with thanks ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
A Comedy in Three Acts.

Alderman L. w. Author: You don't
know what Is the difference between
ridicule and argument. Come outside
and III give you manly lesson"
Expressly Editor, Esq: Don't |, eh,
You go and wait for me. and I'll strike
you with my visiting card"
Blue fire. Curtain.
ACT II.
Alderman Author: "You are cow
ard. You never came"
Expressly Editor: YOU'RE another.
Yes did"
Alderman Author: Yah"
Expressly Editor: Yah"
Both parties continue "Yah''-Yah-
ing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Death From Sunstroke.
Special to SAN ANTONIO LIGHT.

Special TO SAN ANTONIO LIGHT.
JEFFERSON, Texas, July 30, 1856.
Yesterday about 2 o'clock, Yudel
kalski, q native Of Korone, Russia, short
while a resident of Jefferson, became
Frustrated by the sun and heat and fell
near the corner Of Austin aud Marshall
streets. He was carried to the nearest
residence and every effort was made by
two doctors to resuscitate him, but with
out success. He died at o'clock; he
STA.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Dancing Challenge-

NJ Cathcart, champion dancer of the state.
ions now in the city; style, fast time.
step for step: trial clogs nor Irish ilgs
or reels, for not less than SIS or more than
tIUV. Respectfully, N. CATHCART
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

To the Voters OF Bexar County:
thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the position of Assessor of Bexar county ar
the November election. JE- I.a.rr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

Alb. Richard TO Jennie Porter. Both
cOlored.
James Wyatt to Annie Walker.
Anton Boyer to Ida Liebe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Thanks.

The ladies Of the Christian church desire to
return their thanks TO Messrs. Goggan tor the
piano used at their entertainment last evening;
also to Messrs. Reed, Hannig and wolfson for
the use of chairs and tables
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

Mrs; Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teething. 1t sooths the child, softens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy Tor diar-
rhpa. 70 cents a bottle. 7-aS-Ivr
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

John Fletcher, OF Virginia City, was
awakened the other night by his mare,
which had been running in a pasture
with her colt. She came to the window
and paved and Deighed. Fletcher tried
to drive her away, but she wouldn't 60.
At length he noticed that the colt was
not with her, aud he followed the mare.
She ran on ahead OF him, continually
turning to see If he was coming, and
thus led him to an old prospect hole into
which the colt had fallen. With the
help OF neighbOrs the colt was rescued,
and the mother, hitherto very shy, was
almost frantic with delight. She fol-
lowed Fletcher about, rubbing her nose
against his shoulder and gave unmis-
taxable signs of gratitude.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
Qext go Days.
Our 2Oc. German SatHGlS at
lOc. Der yard.
Our Sc. Fancy Dress Lawns
at SC. per yard.

1000 LADIES' FANCY BORDERED HANDKER-
CHIEFS AT IS CTS. PER UOZ. EVERYTHING
ELSE AT CORRESPONDENCE LOW PRICES
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30

s9rsubscriDe for the WEEKLY LIGHT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-30
ACT III

Alderman Author: g. -"
Expressly Editor: g. -"
Toddies for two.
Return home arm in arm singing,
For we are jolly good FELLOWS"
The Figure Of Peace desoends. Curtain.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
4 QUESTION FOR THE PEOPLE.

The silver question Is not one for the bankers
or the capitalists. The rich can defend them
selves. II is a question for the millions T; for
all who have any earnings of labor. and as well
for all who have any wages of labor. BY u
resolution which any bank can pass at a meeting
of directors it can write all its accounts up to
date payable in gold, and open separate
accounts hereafter for any persons who may
choose to pay in silver or to borrow with the
right to pay in silver. All capitalists and
financial institutions can swiftly adjust their
loans and dealings TO the same basis. But the
institutions which hold the money of millions
of Door people have no such remedy. IL Gov
ernnent begins to pay silver their losses will
be disastrous.
The statements published are unavoidably
incomplete. In addition to the $202, 100000
in United States bonds held by the institutions
mentioned on Monday, there are the invest
ments of corporations of many other sorts.
building and mutual aid societies, benevolent
and charitable institutions, labor and trades
organizations. All these are liable to be
affected, and no one can tell how much 1t Is
often supposed that United States bonds could
decline in value only to the extent of the
difference between gold and silver. but this is a
great mistake. The bond of State which has
repudiated once, but now promises gold, sells
ut about so. What would be the price of the
bond of a Government which had repudiated but
now promises to pay silverY What would such
n bond bring in n market loaded with silver
securities pressed for sale 7 No one can say
how far silver itself might decline in such Il
contingency, nor how many holders of bonds
might doubt whether the Government would
not ultimately refuse to pay at all
Nor can anybody guess what effect the failure
of hundreds Of financial institutions, and the
losses of hundreds of millions in value of
savings of the people, would have upon the
wages of labor. Establishments which employ
labor, in all parts of the country, obtain
necessary loans from financial institutions. IL
suddenly pressed for settlement, many of these
establishments must stop wori. Capitalists
who are lending money in the ordinary way, if
their money as early "a possible in order to
get it into gold or gold credits. Many will buy
foreign exchange in order to have the funds
payable in London, where gold alone can be
rendered. The Withdrawal Of money from the
country would of itself cause serious disaster.
These things surely should net he forgotten
by Congress in its deliberations upon the silver
question. 1t is tho belief at Washington, par
ticnlarly among mombers from the West and
Sonth, that the apprehension of silver payments
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
rs MR.. 1lLDEN TO RUY IN 1882

is NIX. IILDEN ~ hCN ~ looo'
On first thought the question printed at the
head of this article will generally be answered
IN the negative. Mr.. Tilden expressly stated in
writing n few years ago that his public career
was forever closed. That ought TO settle 1t.
Nevertheless there are reasons for cOnccturng
that he may be the choice of the New York del
egation in the next Democratic National Con-
yention.
Reason one. Mr.. John Bigelow declines the
Sub-Treasurership. Why 2 Mr.. Bigelow is very
close TO Mr. Tilden. In the event OF the latter s
nomination for the Presidency the former
would be the natural manager OF his canvass.
But as Sub-Treasurer Mr.. Bigelow would not
have the time for such service. If MIR. l1lden
is TO be the candidate Mr.. Bigelow would nat
urally decline. The fact that he did decline
NAV mean that Mr.. Bigclow believes that he Is
TO be the candidate.
Reason two. The NelC- York World lately
printed fl ve- column sketch of Mr.. Tilden and
his belongings. This sketch was Drotuscly
illustrated, replete with interesting incidents,
and was well calculated to fire the Democratic
heart. How did The World come to print 1t 7
Certainly not by accident 1t is only fair to
assume that it was printed for a purpose. Mr..
Bigelow's resignation throws light upon the
purpose even as The Worlds ante-campaign
life of the Sage of GreystOne gives significance
to the resignation.
Reason three. On two public occasions since
the year opened Governor Hill has taken partc-
ular pains to direct attention to Samuel j..
Tiden. In his inaugural he remarked: =" / re-
"iterate the sentiment and join IN the declara-
q ton which was expressed by Samuel D..
aTilden.n Just SO in his address to the State
Bar Association Governor Hill reproduced
what samuel J. Tildenn had "truly said"
Was there not method in these references
Are we to believe that Mr.. Hill happened to in
wade Mr.. Tilden's retirement, or remembering
the Bigelow resignation and The Worlds
biography, shall we conclude that Hill has de-
cided to postpone his own canvass for the Pres
idential nomination until 1892 or 1896, and to
work for Tilden's success in 1888 !
Reason four. Mr.. Tidens letter to Speaker
Carlisle in relation to the coast defences. No
little surprise was expressed on this letters first
appearance that il had not been privately ad-
dressed to President Cleveland so that it might
have been incorporated In the Message II
Tilden was looking for the nomination in lSSS
he would naturally place the letter where II
would do his fortunes most good. IL 1t went
into the Message it might turn out to be a cam
paign document for Cleveland If it went to
Mr. Carlisle its usufruct in 1883 would not be
Cleveland's but Tilden's.
Other reasons might be urged, but these will
do for the present. We submit them to Mr..
Cleveland without comment. Ii may occur to
him that Mr.. Tilden Is in the hands of his
friends, confidently counting upon the reopen
ing of his career.