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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
A CRANKS WILL.
the Celebrated Georgia pickson's viii
Contest.

The Celebrated Georgia pickSon'5 VIII
Contest.
The supreme court of Georgia has
been engaged during the past week In
hearing the will case of David Dickson,
the farmer prince of Georgia. He willed
500, 900 to the daughter OF his negro
Concubine, Amanda Eubanks, and an
effort is being made to break the will.
This WAS unsuccessful In the court
below, and now 1t comes before the
supreme court on an appeal.
The case has excited unbOunded in
tprest from the start. Hancock county.
In which Dickson lived, has always been
one of the most aristOcratic In the state,
and derived large revenues from South
west Georgia, Mississippi and Texas.
Young Dickson early developed re-
markable aptitude for business, and
made money rapidly. tie bought lands
about twelve miles from Sparta, 10
which he added from time TO
time until he had in one
block $4,000 acres. He also made pro-
ftablp Investments in Texas real estate.
He soon began to count his slaves by the
hundreds When the war broke out he
had on his Hancock plantation 800 able
bodied male slaves. The close of the
war left the slaves free. but to man OF
Dickson's ingenuity that mattered but
little. He retained them as tenants, and
having once got them In his power,
never relaxed his grasp. His remarkable
success under the new order OF things
made him man of note. When planters
elsewhere had given up the task OF man
aging free labor in despair, Dickson was
thriving and growing fat. His bank
deposit ran up to $4,000, he held large
blocks OF railroad stock, and was one OF
the directors of the Georgia road.
The terms OF the will have been pub
lshed in the LIGHT some months ago.
By it he cut of all his relatives In Geor-
gia and Texas, who refused to recog-
niZe his negro Offsprings as relatives,
only excepting those relatives who
bandered to his lustful nature and low
cred themselves TO an equality with the
negroes.
The white relatives set up a contest
to the WILL but the Hancock county jury
decided against them. During the trial
of the case the private habits OF Dickson
were mercilessly exposed. The lawyers
held that IL was unsound public policy
to allow q man to cut off his legitimate
relatives for the benefit Of bastard.
From Indications given out, it is be-
lieved that the supreme court
will decide against the will,
in which event there will be
q general distribution of large estate.
If the will is sustained, Amanda Eu-
banks will be the richest negress in
America, ifnot in the world. Since Mrs.
Eubanks has won such notoriety as a
fortune brought her, she has been the
recipient of hundreds of begging letters
from negro pr, aCbers and churches, ad-
vising her TO "give to the Lord"
Among the white relatives of Dickson
in this state are the Miller boys, Lee b.
and Freeman Miller and their mother
who live in San Antonio. and are closely
related to the deceased Dickson. They
are among the relatives who are con-
testing the will.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
PERSONAL.

Mr.. W. M. Rust, of Seguin, Is again in
the city.
J. M. Britt, of Jonesville, Texas, is at
the st. Leonard.
The Misses Maggie and Mary Odom,
of Austin, are visiting the city.
Mr.. Herbert G. Taylor, well known
business man of New York, Is at the
Menger.
Mr.. Henry NOrdhaus and his pretty
daughter, Allie, are visiting friends in
the city.
B. F. Rosser and Misses Sarah and j.
A. Rosser, of Wilson county, are at the
ST. Leonard.
Rev. John A. Kypfer, divine from
the COmal City, is in the city greeting
old friends.
Messrs. j. T. Murphy and NJ. Senger,
prominent citizens Of Corpus Christi, are
at the Menger.
Mr.. S. A. Oliver, of Houston, is in the
city on business connected with the new
bridge company.
Mr.. o. G. Keller has returned from
San Francisco, where he has been on a
successful business trip.
c. Fl. Neiser, merchant of New
Braunfels, is in the city, stopping at his
friend, Mr.. Belts house.
Mr.. II. B. Skagge, q prominent mer-
chant of Beeville, is at the st. Leonard.
He brings his pretty bride, nee Josie
Riggs, with him.
Chas. NJ. Michael, left yesterday, via
the Sunset route for New Orleans, where
he will spend couple of weeks on bust
ness and pleasure.
Mrs. E. F. McLane, Mrs. NJ. l.. Nc
Lane, of Cincinnati, and Mr.. A. II. l..
Gosling, of New York, are visiting the
city and staying at the Menger hotel.
Mrs. Beckwith, Of Chicego, accom-
panied by Miss Smith and Mr.. III. G.
Todd, arrived at the Menger hotel last
night to visit Mrs. Beckwith's son,
Harry, who is staying here for the bene-
fit of his health.
Mr.. j. G. Martin, the popular city edi-
tor of the ST. Louis GloDe-Democrat,
whom the writer had the pleasure oil
meeting in st. Louis last year, is recre.
sting in the city and will remain here
some time. Mr.. Martin is recognized as
one Of the leading literary lights in St
Louis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

well known in the city and that the ell
der had already been accused Of procur-
ing the young girl for immoral pur-
poses. There appeared then to be no
doubt as to the justice OF the
chargre, but the girl was too
old for judicial interference. Then
they ran in partnership near the
High school, but matters became so
warn" that they sought another field
for operations. Ii seems that the young
girl got tired OF her tyrannical vampire
OF a "ohaperone," and was inclined to
make another "chap-'er-own," hence the
elder put on the screw. The justice saw
through the madame's little game and
declining to take legal cognizance OF the
case, he released the prisoner.
The girl in question was at one time
servant in the employ OF a prominent
citizen. and there are startling rumors
of the way in which she was betrayed,
but those rumors are not confirmed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Winter comforts and Clothing.

The chilly blasts and cold northers
generally create more or less discomfort
caused by the wants Of proper means to
keep warm. Almost anyone can now
avoid this and possess him or herself
by a proper supply OF warmth giving
clothing by calling at Wolfson's world
bazaar, and select, according to taste,
and at prices that biggar description.
The knit goods department has been re-
ceiying special attention, and care has
been taken to select the various styles
and patterns with special reference to
this section OF the country. Wraps with
and without hoods connected, or the lat
ter single in hll the hues and colors from
white, blue, pink, etc., to the more so
Der and darker shades. An immense line
of jerseys, plain, ornamental, and in fact,
all styles have just been unpacked ready
to choose from and at the very lowest
rates heretofore unheard Of. These
goods recommend themselves to ladies
as special bargains at this season Of the
year, hence, 1t is not saying too much,
when in addition to the throng Of con-
slant visitors ten thousand more ladies
can be accommodated with everything
needed for the winter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
THE COURTS.
District Court.

The court today transacted the following
business:
Annie Vanderstratten VS.. August Wander
stratten, divorce, continued by plaintiff.
Charlotte T. Jones, ct al. VS.. j. A. Reus, ct
al, to try title and damages, continued.
SOule Il Williams VS. J. b. BehlOradsky, suit
on note, Judgment for plaintiff.
J. f. Leiseringvs. Mary Beall, suit for SER
vices as attorney, continued.
TURNKEY Bros. Co.. VS.. A. b. Frank X Co.,
debt. dismissed.
Sou e & Williams VS.. Capehart Il Harris,
suit on account, continued.
G. Seligson and company VS.. G. II & s. A.
railway, company, garnishment; continued.
Mary A. MavericS vs.Francisc0 Flores, ct al,
for title and dam ges, on trial.
New case filed:
Jacob KOelblin VS.. S. A & A. p.
Railway company for dan ages alleged TO
have been sustained by him to the amount of
Sizes, by the burning of his barn and con-
tents, near the depot in this CITY few weeks
ago, the fire alleged to have been caused by
sparks from y locomotive.
The grand JUICY having looked into the
cases OF Nelson Clegg for aggravated assault
GU his wife, an- Chas. Walker, for petty theft
discharged them from custody,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
New Opera House Notes.

The gas fixtures, seats, ETC., for the
new opera house have arrived, and 1t is
hoped that the new house will be In
"ship-shspe" by Saturday next.
A good, substantial sidewalk is being
placed around the building.
Manager Rische wants it to be under
stood that while the choice Of boxes and
parquet seats will be sold by auction,
there will be large quantity of good
seats available for the general public.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Why He Didn't Go.

"Come on" said Gustavus; "the belle of the
ball
Is just commencing her song"
mo thank you, my boy; I'll stay here and
smoke,
But you can go right along"
"What, don't you like muslcT' asked Gus In
surprise.
81 do but the truth must tell.
I'm partial, indeed, TO the belle of the hall,
But don't like the bawl of the belle"
III R-T
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
The Elected.

The new directors of the San Antonio
club met on Tuesday night and elected
the following officers:
President-Colonel L. ID. l.. Wickes.
ce-President-Hon Thomas j. De-
vine.
Treasurer-Colonel John Withers.
Secretary-Msjor c. c. Cresson.
House Committee G. G. Cres-
and directors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
What the Conference Did.

The Methodist conference for this
section has returned Rev. W. w. Pinson
as pastor Of the church at Austin. Rev.
John 4. Stovall was appointed to the
Austin Mission church, and Rev. q. G.
Armstrong, late of San Antonio, was
appointed presiding elder of the dis strict
In place Of Rev. c. H. Brooks, who goes
to Chapel Hill. Rev. j. d. Scott, late of
Nashville, was transferred to the ST.
John church at Galveston. Rev. Z. b.
Chappell remains at San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SOUTHERN HoTEL.-C W Smith, Memphis: c
Il Hicks, w G Gardner Ell Paso; l. l. Wright, j
w Shaw, San Diego; J ID Price, jackson. Mich
l. L Smith, Columbus; w G Garrett, Kerrville:
Powell, Philadelphia; A Casanova, 81 Hedwig;
II M Church, Bexar; Thomas Hennessy, Seven
Rivers, N NJ.
MEsGER HoTEL.-A Murdoch, Columbus,
Miss; ID s Irons and wife, II W Beckwith,
Boerne; w Bond, Detroit; Dave Fentress
San Saba, Tex; H Appleton, New York;
p Lewis, Runnels, Tex; 4 ID White, Roswell, N
NJ; G w Gosling, New Orleans; w NJ Rust, Sc
ton; b Dodge, Denver; W Sleeper, Francis
Smith offv
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Total estimates. .... .l,S9.OO1

''You don't say SOL" exclaimed Mrs.
Goodform, when she was told of the
demise Of Miss Gimp, the dressmaker.
How fortunatel She finished my gar
ment only day before yesterday; now l
am certain that she can make none like
1t for anybody else"
Miss Clara with a sigh)-Do you
know, Mr.. Festherly, that for some I'M
known reason l feel very blue tonight
Mr.. Featherly anxious to say the prop
er thing, but somewhat at q loss 1--WE ell
-er-Miss Clara, blue, you know, is
very becoming to your complexion. -
Harper's Bazaar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
FAIR ONES FROM ST. LOUIS.

A Bogus Charge of Stealing Jewelry
Made Against Betrayed Girl.
There's quite little romance in the
city. Two ladies ~ arrived at a per-
manent city hotel on Monday, and reg
istered as from st. Louis. One Of them
was of middle age, the other was young
and pretty and buxom. They appeared
very friendly, but during the day they
quarreled and the elder gave the
younger in charge for stealing jewelry.
Then 1t was found out that both were
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Christmas Presents.

We have just received a large assert
ment OF cOlOgnes and the latest special.
ties In handkerchief, etc.. also the lat
est novelties in ladies', Misses and in
fant's cellsloid sets, Jewel cases, basket
odor cases, mirrors, fine leather and
other fancy goods. suitable for presents.
Inspection Of our stock is respectfully
solicited. RAGLAND & Co.,
East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Eleventh Series.

The eleventh series Of the Bexar Build
ing and Loan association Is now open
for subscription. Parties desiring stock
will please apply at the Office of the
Bexar Building and Loan association,
No. 81 Soledad street, as only limited
number will be issued.
l2-9-to janl JOHN Z. 0cHsE,
Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Recorders Court,

Louisiana FISCHER, vagraLt; continued.
Minnie johnson, vagrant; continued.
Lou Valley, vagraut; S. or ten days.
Carrie Parker, vagrant; So or ten days.
Easter Crosby, vagrant; ~ or ten days.
Lena GroOs, vagrant; 81 or ten days.
John o. Brien, drunk: S.
Charles Miller. vagrant: IS or ten days.
Frank Burns, vagrant; S. or ten days.
Henry Miller, vagrant 81 or ten days.
l.. W. Mitchell, vagraut; So or ten days.
Billy Plsoker, carrying pistol; $50.
Annie Tay lor, yagrRnt; So or ten days.
Sebell Skilman, vagrant; IS or ten days.
Rho "a ThOBas, quarreling and fighting; dis
missed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
B. Smith 81 Son,

Merchant tailors. respectfully inform
their customers and the public at large,
that during the holidays they will make
q reduction OF 10 per cent. on ell gar
ments from regular prices. satisfaction
and fit guaranteed. Cali on them ana
price their goods before purchasing else
where. b. SMITH d Son,
I9-Q-tf "A West Commerce st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

The Office OF the International Build
ing and Loan association has been
moved to No. IA Navarro street, near
the bridge, back of +. Groos & Co.'s
bank. NJ LINDNER.
1881 Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

Justice McAlister tried the case OF NJ. P
uargrave VS.. G b. Boern, suit on account for
$500 Judgment for defendant.
In Justice Barnes court nothing was done
to-day except the filing of an affidavit, which
has not ) ct heen served.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

The books are now open for subecrip-
ton to the sixth series OF tn Merchants
and Mechanics Building and Loan asso-
citation. Apply TO W. A. Bonynge, sec
rotary, room s, Soledad block. ll-l6-3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
252 and 254 Main St.
For Rent.

The following nights in the Knights
Of Pythias hall: Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Enquire of G. D. Roemer,
at LIGHT office. 12-6-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Cotton Output for 1885.

Definite returns from the Texas cot
ton output are received, which give the
following returns by sections as COM
pared with last season:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

and to all whom it may concern: Here
after, until January s, 1887, will sell the
city beer at 81 per keg.
X. p. TENDICK,
Assignee of estate Of J. B. Belohrsdsky
q Co. IL slim
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

Own Your Home,

and lodging can be had at 3l9 Dwye
avenue. 12-7.6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

Salvation Oil is the celebrated American
remedy for cuts, bruises, sprains, burns,
scalds chiblains etc. All druggists sell 1t. II
kills pains. rs cents.
Old Deacon Dobson boosted that he was
was, for he always kept DR. Bulls Cough Syrup
in the house, the only safe remedy for coughs
and cOlds
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
Without Adequate Cause,

Or with apparently no cause at all. chills and
fever, thought TO be cured, terminates and re-
fructifies in the 81 stem. This giant among
diseases cannot be laid out with quinine. The
only way to give 1t a final and exIinguishng
Quietus, Is TO use persistently the national
antidote TO miasma poison, Hostetusrs Stom-
ech Bitters, which roots IL out completely.
The process OF cure is, of course, much easier
II the Bitters s used as preventive, when the
first chill Is felt but persons who are not
acquainted with the nature of the symptoms
are sometimes in error as TO their cause, and
neglect the simple and pleasant remedy, of all
others best suited TO check the progress Of this
or soJourners in, malarious localities will,
moreover. act the part Of wisdom IL they use
the Bitters as preparative. Rheumatism,
constipation, biliousness, indigestion and kid
ney troubles are removed by the Bitters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09
LIGHT FLASHES.
And Other News Items Picked Around
Town By Our Reporters.
Look

LOOK
At the finest display of holiday meerschaum
sets pipes, holders cigars and tobaccos ever
exhibited in San Antonio at my stores, No. PSI
West Commerce street ana and West Com
merce street at Hard time" prices.
Every dealer buying 1000 cigars at $780,
will present 5000 china tea set of 20 pieces
hand painted. Every dealer buying 800 cigars
for $3.50 | will present an elegant plush
rocker This holds good until Christmas only
so take advantage at once, as ! am away
ahead on orders. Come, see, and you Will be
satisfed SIM HART.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-09

uoPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND.-A,
None but stars engaged. New company
every two weeks. Elegant Foyer, with first
class bar attached. Go and see the powerful
company playing tonight. Fine orchestral
talant.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-03-26
The Latest wonder . I Electricity.

An exhibition OF the practical working OF
the Edison system OF telegraphing between
moving trains and fixed stations was given
on Friday the 10th inst. on IL special train,
run for that purpose by the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul company from
Chicago toMilwaukee and return leavingChi-
cago at 10:3Oa. M. About tw 0 hundred in
vited guests were aboard, comprising Off
Gals OF the railroads entering Chic lgo, Off
GERS electricians OF the telegraph companies
and numerous representatives of the press.
Before leaving Chicago ca CHI passenger wrote
a telegram which he addressed to himsel,
and handed to a collector who l,asse.;
through the train, keeping a duplicate for
comparison. The messages thus picked
up were transmitted by the Morse system
to Wadsworth, a station midway between
Chicago and Milwaukee, where the dupli-
cate vet OF instruments and condensers
had been located. From there they were
telegraphed by the induction sys tenn to
The operator on the train, which was NOV
-ng at the rate OF thirty. five miles perhour
There was no interruption in the working
OF the system from the time the train left
the Chicago yards until it arrived in Mil
waukee, and the messages as delivered on
the train were found to be correct. The
same may be said OF the return trip. The
instruments used appearq quite simple, con-
sisting OF an induction coil four inches in
length, an inch and Il half in diane
ter, to one end of which is affixed
a metallic diaphragm, on which is a
vibrating armature. Connected with this
is light key for sending this being be-
tween the vibrator and battery. The bat
terry used going to Milwaukee consisted OF
twenty four cells of Fuller. On the return
trip this was reduced. From the metallic
roof OF the car a wire passed down to two
phonetic receivers, which are very similar
to the end of n telephone receiver being
cup-shnped, and are fastened over each ear
by straps, and the vibrations coming into
them are read by the operator
From the two receivers the wire passes
through the car floor to the axles OF the
trucks, thus forming a ground connection
and completing the circuit from the wire
outside. The battery, 1t is claimed, is
used only from the key to the vibrator,
the passage from there to the roof and to
the wires being accomplished by the mys-
FERROUS process called induction. There
we're four wires on the poles. which
We're at an average distance OF thirty
feet from the track. At the station
the Edison instrument was connected with
all these wires to guard against an inter
ruption by the failing OF any one. The use
OF the four wires in interchanging messages
had no effect the Morse operators at
the regular stations, and the Edison men
could find no difference between the use OF
four and one. They claim that the only
thing liable TO trouble them is where the
telegraph line gets more than fifty feet away
from the track.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-03-26

Mr.. Ferdinand Gagnon, the editor
of the Travailleur, a French paper OF
Worcester, Mass, has sent to his
readers from his deathbed an affecting
farewell, which was published in his
paper. He speaks of the certainty OF
his death within a few days, recounts
his labors in their behalf, and con-
cludes: "Thanks to all our readers,
and to the friends OF the journal, for
what they have done for u.s. May they
be happy! May they enjoy good health!
May their fortunes befavorable! May
they have the blessing OF God We
ask forgiveness OF those to whom we
may have given offense, as we forgive
our enemies the i'll they may have
done us. May they all live in peace
happiness and content! Adieu! Adieu!
Adieu!''
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-03-26

Postmasters appointed by the Presi-
dent are forbidden to hold any other
office, whether salaried or not, under
State Territorial or municipal govern.
ment"except the Offices of Justice of the
Peace, OF notary public and of COM
missioners to take the acknowledge
ment OF deeds, or bail, or administer
oaths." Postmasters of the fourth.
class are permitted to hold any Office
to which they may be appointed or
elected, "provided the same be found
not to interfere with the discharge OF
their duties as Postmasters."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-03-26

Florida tourists would deserve COM
niseration, il they were compelled to
olive on the country" Almost every
thing in the food line, outside of fruit,
must be sent from the North. The
hotels at Jacksonville St. Augustine,
Magnolia and F'ernandina vie with
any in New York in their appoint
ments. The shipments of meat
amount to 100 tons per week ana COM
prise short ribs of beef, choicest parts
OF prime mutton and veal. The
poultry and game shipments average
about eighty tons per week, while sew
eral ton OF butter, cheese, eggs, &C.,
are also sent. Fifty cans OF milk of
forty quarts each go weekly, besides
sweet cream