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New-York tribune., 1886-01-01
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

A dinner party was given last evening by
Miss Conkng at her home, No. ~ East Tentli-st.i In
of Mi SIS Eades Covers laid for twelve ths
guests being Miss Fades. Admiral and Mrs. IL Roy.
judge and Mrs Lawrc nee Smith, MT ana Mrs. William
Davies ana Mrs. John BIgelow.
Mrs. Degner, OF No. West Thirty-eighthst. enter.
taued number OF guess last eveuing After amateur
theatrcals n supper served and dancing enjoyed
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Camman, OF West Thrtyeishin-st.
ehildren's Christmas party yesterday afternoon
for their two sons, Edward and Fulton Camman.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

The Gazette shows that there was most
encouraging increase, however in the ship
ments of merchandise Westward in the fall
months. During three months ending with
November, the shipments last year were
5S4, PIT tons, against 474.75S tons in 1884
and 49G,2G9 Cons in 1888. 1t is justly held
that no better evidence Of the revival Of trade
can he fOunl
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

The effort which is said to be IN progress to
secure from the Westcbester County Grand
Jury whitewashing report concerning the
frequent loss of human life in the new aqueduct
should not succeed. The responsibility for the
numerous accidents ought to be fixed. If
the Grand Jurors fail in their duty the public
will insist on knowing why.
New Years is one of the quietest of holidays,
especially since the old custom OF making calls
is falling into disuse, as it seems to be more
and more each year. In the city the suspension
of business will be the only feature of the day.
although several new officials will begin their
duties. The chief incident in this latitude will
be the Inauguration of Governor Hill. This is
to be conducted with much pOmp and cere-
mony, from which "Jetfersonian simplicity"
promises to be wholly lacking.
By offering Mr.. Leaycraft, of the County
Clerks Office $50, 900 for his valuable indices,
the Board of Estimate virtually admitted
that they were his property. He asked
$4,000, aud has now carried the
books away. The result will be
much delay and embarrassment in the making
of searches-at least until new indices can be
prepared. Probably the courts will be called
upon to decide as to Mr.. Leaycrafts claim, but
it looks as if he would be able to make out
good case.
By good fortune the ferryboat that was run
into ON the East River yesterday was on her
way to Brooklyn comparatively empty instead
of coming TO this city crowded with passengers.
Serious loss of life was doubtless thus averted.
But this does not lessen the culrability of the
in of he xyo yeSSplS-
ought to have been prevented. Just how much
responsibility each pilot should bear is moi
clear But il looks as il the ferryboat was at
fault. The propeller had the right of way, and
moreover, was trying to avoid another ferry
boat. In view of the apparently narrow
escape from a great disaster, the case is one
demanding rigid investigation.
Heroic measures have been adopted by the
Montreal authorities in barricading the streets
leading to the adjacent municipality OF st.
CnegOnde, the people OF which have persist
emily disregarded the health regulations. 1t is
unfortunate that the city does not have direct
control over the So called municipalities that
Lie around and close to il, each OF which has It's
own local government. One of the streets bar
ricaded is the main channel of communication
between st. CunogOnde aud Montreal. The
effect of closing it will probably bring the
people of the outlying district to their senses
and cause them to submit to the sanitary rules
that the smallpox epidemic has made
necessary.
Controller Chapin's delay in signing the con-
tract for State printing has a decidedly bad
look. II there were any reason why the we'll
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01
A CHARITABLE INSTITUTION IN PERIL.

From Ths Wheeling IIetlgencer.
Somebody or other who never had Christmas or q
mince plenlakng mother. Ia trying to revive tho old
crusade against the mnce pie II there be those who
wish TO do the severes penance by abstaning from the
auring mincc pie let them do but let them also
keep their mpous hands of the sacred pastry which
made u proud ana vrtuous people.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

people in my district have heen thinking OF me rs
cau;;1ate Under ordinary circumstances hiy opPoIenI
would defeat me bnt with these BULLETS III my pouy,
think I shall be able to lay him oat Oay enUuEa'
ocraphy studiVusy Onits To mention MS SERVICE iu III"
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

TELEGRAPHIC HINT To BISHOP BORGESS..
From TIE Mfnnedpol,s tribune.
The best thing hcy do In Detroit would be to
the Poles under ground.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

1888. the first year Of Democratic grace since
1860 has closed, yet unhappiness prevails in the
White House and in Congress The President is
feroclously lashing the newspapers as agencies OF
lying and defamation, and the rival leaders IN the
House Of Representatives are wrangllng with one
another in public and swearing insecret at the man
AT the other end of tho Avenue. But let us not Tor
get the amenities and compliments of the day 10
our friends the enemy, n Happy New Year
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

IN THE INTEREST OF DECORUM.
From The PUtsburg Chronicle.
Senator Vests being pulled down the gar
melt whose name lie bears
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

Tho turbulence ana excitement which attended
the reelection OF II. Grevy show again the dyna-
mite nature of the French people. 1t is not safe
nature for republics.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01
WITHOUT ! SOLITARY RIVAL.

FROM The CiGreidnd FidfH Deder.
John Bigelow mas achieved the distinction OF being
tho only New-York man who has declined Office from
the present Administration.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

known firm who put in the lowest bid
should not receive the contract, why has
it not been awarded to the next bidderf The
Controllers lame excuses for putting the mat
ter off have seemingly been only pretext for
waiting until General Carr went out OF Office
and Mr. Cook came in. Our Albany dispatches
more than intimate that the new Sec
retary of State and the reelected
Controller will give the contract to The Argus
Company, whose bid was several thousand dol
lars higher than the lowest. The less there Is
of this sort of Democratic reform, the better.
The Board of Estimate and Apportonment,
which completed its work yesterday, seems to
have scrutinized the various items in the budget
with care, and many praiseworthy reductions
have been made. 1t is not believed that the
city will suffer on this account. The final estl-
mates for this year are 81 400, 900 greater than
those for 1885, but of the total appropriations
for 1856 over $3,000,000 is due to legislative
enactments. The taxpayers will not begrudge
the 1894, 900 that is to be spent for new
schools and sites but there is room Tor diiier-
ence of opinion as to the appropriation OF
$3.50, 900 for the new Harlem River bridge
and also as to the 100000 provided for the
increase in State taxes. But of course the Board
of Estimate had no voice in these matters. 1t Is
satisfactory to note that the amount asked Tor
by Register Reilly was cut down some S3O,Ooo.
Hereafter if he wishes to keep the records out
of the hands of persons entitled 10 inspect
them. he will have to pay for his little game odt
of his own pocket.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

country takes her Place am0ng the nations of tac cart
then and not TIL them let MY eplt~ph be Srtei.
have duuc"
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01
is THE DAY AT UANDt


From The Cincinnati sun.
The last thing Robert Enmet said before tina death
sentence was pronounced against him was: "when my
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

Lawrence Barrett's rank in the profession he
adorns cannot properly be estimated without taxing
into consideration the spirit Of enterprise which
animatcs his work 1t is spirit altogether too rare
among our greater actors.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

OF all the political leaders of the day, Mr.. Par
nell has the best reason to be satisfied with the
retrospect Of 1855. What the new year will have
IN store for Ireland it would bo hazardous to CON
lecture. But the days of coercion legislation have
passed and new era is opening in the relations Of
ENGLAND and Ireland.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

Controller Chapins delay in signing the con-
tract for State printing has decidedly bad
look. lf there were any reason why the we'll
New-York tribune., 1886-01-01

Negro yuchers still flourish in Mississippi. Civil
ization has good deal to contend against III some
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Presbyterian church-Services tomor-
row at II a. IN. and I 80 p M, by the pastor.
Rev. J. W. Neil, ID. ID sabbath school at 800
Il. IN. Public invited.
St. Pauls Episcopal church, Government
hill-SeryIces AT IL 4. IN ard : 30 p. IN. Seats
free. Sunday school at $3.50 p. Avenue Z
cars pass the door.
Cumberland Presbyterian church, Soledad
street-Services tomorrow. sunday school
s:3U IN. Pr aching at ii u. IN. and rs p. IN
w. B. Preston pastor.
At the First Baptist church, southeast cor
ner Travis para tomorrow-Sunday school at
s:eO a. m,E Z. Gates, superintendent Preach
ing AT IL a. IN. and 30 y m. TO Everyone
HIS work. J, A. HacKett, pastor.
At the Baptist Mission hapel corner HIdal-
go and Fro streets. tOmorruw-Sunday
school at 4 p IN. Whoever will let MIN take
the water OF life freely" J. A. HGckett, pas
tor.
Third Baptist church. I'm the Grenet house.
corner OF rocket and Naco. doches streets,
ar amO plHza-Servic 3 at IL a. and ! 30
p. III. Preacher, Rev. DIR. Rogers, OF sherman.
tenient
pastOrate Of the new Third Baptist Gnu Oh
here anu writes that he will arrive here the
urst week In January.
Y.M.C. A. strangers are especially invit-
cd TO the meeti for men only at +:3O on
SUNDAY afternoon In the association "ooms,
40i Houston street. Z. L. Williams. sec'y.
Travis Park Methodist church-Sunday
school at o 81 p. m. + eachinK III ii a. IN. by
the Rev. J. Y Corbin, of SaltIllo, Mexico.
Preaching at 7 80 p. IN, by the pastor. Seats
free. z. b Chappell, pastor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
KIDNAPPING.
Two Cases OF 1t to Be Investigated.

A II year old white girl namSd Emma, the
adopted daughter OF a Mr.. smith, living on
Beite street, in the old Second ward, left
home very mysteriOusly one week ago and no
traces of her have been lost so far the only
Information her distracted foster father can
obtain OF her whereabouts Is that she, or a
girl answering her description, accompanied
b. a young man, took tickets to ROckdale,
and thither the father has gone in the nope OF
finding his daughter and her abductor. IL
found the man or men, concerned in the alb
ductiOn will be prosecute for kidnapping,
while the girl will be brought home and
st let espionage maintained over her.
Geo. Mitchell, a mulatto sleepii Y car porter
on the Southern Pacific railway, came TO
police headquarters this morning 10 surrender
himself to the Captain, as he said he under
stood he WAS wanted on a charge of kdnap-
ping coloren girl named Annie Hudson,
aged about II years. The police author
tiles told him all they knew was
that iol Lyons, of the coored
military company had called to see Captain
ShaTdein and reported that the girl was gone
had left on yesterdays Southern Pacific train
and that her mother was nearly crazy as to
her whereabouts, and they thought she had
been abducted, but by whom was not known.
1t was also stated that the mother had loaded
up with shotgun and was looking for
George.
Mitchell says he can prove the falsity of the
charge made against him, and can bring his
conductor, brakeman and supeTin endent TO
prove the fact lie is a man of family, aud
wants the stain removed from his csCutcheOn.
Meanwhile, nothing has been heard from
the girl,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SOUTHERN HoTEL.-Frank II Rain, San
Francisco, Cal; Mrs z Merrell and child,
Rochester New York; Wuhotr. Laredo; NJ
II Townsend, Columbus; David Jam s and
Jacob james, bexar county; J A Bennett,
GOng1les; NJ J Daring and wife, Kansas City;
+ ID Matthews and James Bentley, Houston;
j NJ Hunter, Edwards county; Charles Ley
nOrd, Houston: w L Merriwe ather, Pearsall;
NJ A Wallace, Pleasanton; J A Green, Castro
nellie; X II Wallace, ana Jno Hays, COlum.
lumbus; McCaferty and Charles McCaf-
ferry. Fort Worth; A Rice. Lexington, Ky;
X S Hill, Holly Springs, Miss; W G. Starr. De-
trit, Mich; Mrs NJ Balm and children, WaKa-
ha cha: A Watts, Duling.
aMENGER HoTEL-H Hollinger, Mrs Scud-
der, Minneapolis, MINI; Z Mallory, Corpus
Christie James Anderson and wife. Mrs An
dersOn, Miss Anderson, Dundee, Scotland; g
II Green, Kansas City; W VoTag, Ranch; II ID
Patrick, Austin; DIR Won Eoehring, New
Braunfels; Crawford McClarty, W Stan
brOugh, New York: X Helmann, ID W Lowe,
New Berlin; j Marks, st Louis; II l. Bng-
ham, J Sprague, Il Paso; T X buchanan, X
p Bruce, Edinburgh, Scotland.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Justices Courts.

In Justice Barnes court the case Of r.
VI. Ewell We. @. M. Aiken, suit on note,
judgment was given for plaintiff.
An affidavit Was made against Leons
De Forrest by Nellie Murray for aggra-
waited assault on her, alleged to have
been committed on the 26th Of Novem-
Der. Leona went to jail In default OF
bond.
In Justice MoAllister's court an affi-
davit was made by George Herndon
against b. 4. Flenk, for theft Of pair OF
paDtaloons from K. Lanckin's boarding
house valued at 50. Flenk has been ar
rested.
The remainder Of the morning was
commenced with OWL business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
SHARP CUES.
The New Opera-House-An Ready-a
Denial-MLiss an Artistic Success
The New Fashion At

The New Fashion At
traction.
All interest during the past week has
been absorbed in the new opera house
and ITS opening on Monday night. The
tickets have met with a ready sale and
1t was thought that all seats for the
first night were sold, but In arranging
chairs and comparing them with the
diagram it has been found that there
are Two hundred more seats than was
anticipated. There is, therefore plenty
OF good seats, but these should be Sc
cured at once to avoid disappointment.
-
The big drop curtain, and all things
for the opening OF the new opera house
are here. and are being placed 10 posi-
ton All will be ready by Monday aud
then Emma Abbott will be here. Dom
Zietti's famous opera "Lucretis Borgis,"
will be played upon the erening
night, in which Emma Abbott will take
the title role, and will be supported by
the principal singers In the company.
The scene at the opera on that night
will be q memorable Incident In the his
tory Of our city.
The Express publishes the following
notice: 1.-The Turner hail management
has decided to close for the season
Therefore the engagement OF the Triple
Alliance has been cancelled. Other at
fractions booked for Turner hall " i'll ap.
pear at the Grand Opera house" The
management ask the LIGHT TO say that
the notice 10 inaccurate and misleading
except that part which refers to the csn
collation. Of the Triple Alliance engage
ment which is correct.
-"
The production OF M'Liss at the
Fashion Theatre has been great sue
cess. but It must be Withdrawn after
sunday night To make room for the new
attraction. All the characters are IN
deed well played. but Miss Grace Cor.
d0n's IN 'Liss" has the vim AMI pathus
OF the character and IA ueserypdly APP
plauded, AMI Miss Lewis Clyde" and
MISS Anna Earles CLARA Leroy" are
com nendable; rhen the rolIioking fun
Of Mr.. DeForresI's Judge Snagley,"the
fne imp. rsonation Of Manuel Torres"
by ben Howe. John Burke's "Bummer
smith," and Harry e. sheldon Ms " Y uba
Bill" are examples Of character acting
that always commsnd success.
-
The new Fashion attraction for Mon
day is NJ. l.. De Forrest, sensation play
Of Sentenced to DEATH" In which u
genuine hanging scene 10 Introduced, as
produced by Den Howe, at the Balti-
more opera house, 1872. This play In
interest and excitement will exceed
all productions, that nave preceded IL.
Ii will be we'll mounted and supported
by Grace Gordon, Anna Earle, Lizzie
shelton, Harry c. Sheldon. Den Howe,
John J. Burke. Arthur Khcrns, A. J.
McNiece and VIM. Souter. Many new
specislties will be introduced by the
many star actors and actresses In the
variety part OF the programme, and IL Is
safe to assert that there is good
time In store for the visitors during the
coming week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
A Tremendous depreciation in Value.

A Tremendous depreciation In Value.
lCuics 30 TT buue.1
pa" said the SPECTATORS son, 81
want some money for little specula-
ton"
II am pleased, my boy" returned the
father, Ms he fished a s. bill from his
pocket,''tO see that..y GU are taking an in
terest in the business affairs of life. Nov
Won't ask you what this speculation is
but will 60 halves with you on 1t.
will furnish the money and you eng Deer
the business, and we will go halves on
the profits. or course, II there are none
lose my money and you your time"
"All right, pa. III make the invest
ment to-day cad report progress to-
morrow"
The next evening when the father re-
turned home be inquired about the
deal"
"Swamped p was the remark Of the
youth.
''Swsmpedw exclaimed the old gen.
{ tman In surprise.
"Yes, swampedr replied the boy.
Never saw such decline In stocks 10
my life. Sbrunk clear out Of sight. Ii
was good investment yesterday
goods worth their face value then, but
today you couldn't give them away"
But, George, what did you invest
INF"
"Theater tickets for last nights per-
formance."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
A Poor Horse.

Mr.. CARROTS horse is having a hard time to
find It's owner. painter named Jackson
owned IL and rallied IL. Garrett won IL on q
Chance that had been presented TO him. Then
he went around and saw the horse, II needed
feeding and wouldn't have foundered II a ton
oil hSy was placed inside of his skin and bones
warehouse of a stomach. There was also a
bill of So due and unpaid on his board bill .
Garrett presented the horse to two parties
and neither would accept the GIT after seeing
the animal. and now Garrett don't know what
TO do wit b his equine acquisition. Meanwhile
the horses board bill is going on and growing
steadily, but not so the avoirdupois of the
animal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Marriage Licenses

Issued by the county clerk since last re-
port.
Henry Wieers and Maria Lunne-
mann.
Abe Cohen and Harriet Koenigheim.
Solomon Halms and Lydia X. John
son.
w. G. Green and Lizzie Garrett.
Julius Aohtbsrg and Hulda Hittmann.
Mr.. Cohen and Miss Koenigheim will
be married at II O'Clock tomorrow at
the residence Of the brides parents, on
South Laredo street, by Rabbi levin.
thai,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Band of Hope.

The stated meeting of this temperance soci.
ETY. met last night at the First Baptist church
with larger attendance tn an for some time
past. The programme followed out, consisted
Of the usual hymns and prayer, and then
reading BY Mr.. Arthur Spilman, recitation by
MISS koxie Brockway, recitation by Miss
Mary Hackett, and a recitation by Miss Min
ME Leland, after which col lection was taken
up Ii is intended that general public meet
ing will soon be called, in some large hall, and
the public invited to attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Thrown From The Horse.

This morning as Jacques and Graham, the
two IONS of DR.. G. Granam Watts, were pro
ceeding to school on one horse, when in pass
ing through the Alamo plaza they came upon
some other pupi who we're riding to sch, oil.
One of them kickei young WatUs' horse near
the tai aud the horse got mad at the indi. nj.
~. He CONNIE ICED bucking, and became uu
manageable Then he threw OF the ooy 10 on.
were shaken by the fall, but the elder boy,
who fell upon his head, 10 more seriously hurt
and his injuries cause much anxiety to his
loving parents,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Simon was Used Up.

Simon Castellsno, petite Mexican, was
pairs. Barbara Cano, who is accused of using
razor, and Tomas Flores. her lover, who
curried Simon with a chair, are in custody,
add an affidavit of an attempt to kill and muir
der has been made against them In Justice
Barnes court. The particula of the case are
meagre, and the motive for the assault cannot
be ascertained.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
DeathR-

December l5-Mrs. J. A. II. Hosack, aged IS
years, pulmonary consumption; Dr. Barnitz.
December l7-Johann Krauss, aged 81 ears,
asthma and other complaints: DIR. Il. Menger
William Blackwell, aged IL years, consump-
ton; DIR. Lowry,
Walter Poone, aged ~ years, malarial fever,
DR.. Starnes.
Louis wenk, aged 81 Years, softening Of the
brain; no physician lately.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
A Close Call.

Emil Feille, the well known French citizen.
was standing near cart this morning when
the horse was scared and moved on. BY some
means he fell between the epokes of the
wheels and was dragged some distance For
tunately Officer Dickey was handy and boldly
brought the horse to a stand, or Emil would
have had good chance of attending his own
funeral In the morning. As II Is he in much
shaken and severely bruised.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18

Mrs. p. NJ. Baine and Ave children arrived
on the delayed International railway train at
O'Clock this morning from Waxahachie to
see her sick husband, who was at the santa
Rosa hospita very ILL., When they took Jack
Duncans hack early this morning and called
to see the husband aud father, they were con-
frouted with the sad news that he WAS d, al
and they were too late. The sight was very
fecting and brought tears to the Q es of the
hackman, who refused 10 even take fare from
the poor lazy for the rid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Paint Your Roofs.

By having your roofs painted we'll they vii
asst three times as 10 q, aud stops up ali tn
lea during the storm anu raIns OF the com
ing winter montas. Orders lett with me ~
the corner of Avenue and Houston streSI
will be promptly aud satisfactorily done Ais
all kinds OF house, sign and carriage pa ntins
Best material used. Charges reasonable.
g. I'm F.PAsCHE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Another Old Citizen.

Mr.. Joseph Wenk, another Of the old
German citizens Of this city, aged 81
years, died yesterday evening, after u
protracted illness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Mikado Chess Tournament.

A large number of citizens were pres
ent last evening at the opening Of the
chess Tournament at the Mikado club
rooms, and great interest was mani
festec. The following twenty players
were entered and victory scored as fol-
lows:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18

"A new case filed In the district court
is q garBishmeDt suit By O'Connor &
Sullivan against Sidney futile.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Removal.

Mr.. Z, DietIel, long and favorably known a.
ono OF San Antonio's enterprising citizens, has
removed his bakery from No. South Alamo
street ~ No ~ eoIith Alamo street, where be
will hereafter be found and ready TO supply
his customers and the public generally. with
all kinds OF bread, cakes and everything In
his line. Mr. Dieizel by his untiring efforts
has built up q fne business and deserves the
patronage Of the. public. Hll-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
Grand PrizerRolline

Tonight at:G. Peitzer's saloon lSoutl Alamo
street, for fne fat turkeys. u 1915
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-18
WINNERS.
LOSERS.

Everything passed of pleasant and
the tournament adjourned to meet again
on Wednesday next at $50.