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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
From the lsthmus.

PANAMA, February |. A most diaboli-
cal plan to overthrow the Government
has been discovered il Guatemala. 1t
was the scheme to set fire to the grand
hotel and theatre at given time, when
there might be expected to be a full
house. In the panic that would certain
ly ensue, the intention of the conspira-
tors was to take possession of the bar
racks without any great risk to them
selves, then murder President Barrillos
and his family, next to attack all
the foreigners, and finally to sack
the city. Fortunately the plans of
the conspiratOrs were revealed in
time to prevent the consummation. The
discovery OF the plan led to the arrest OF
about 80 persons, including some colo
nels in the army, and they are now I'M
dergoing trial for their reasonable de-
signs.
A Government commission, consisting
of Professor Rockstack and Mr.. Walker,
has been sent from Guatemala to report
upon the probability of an outbreak Of
Pacaya volcano. The report of the gen.
tlemen announces the total destruction
of the village of ST. Ninoente Pacaya
Some Al tile-roOfed houses completely
collapsed, making such a cloud of dust
as to create the belief that new crater
had opened. The hot springs surround
ing Lake Nathan emit q larger volume
of water at a higher temperature thar
usual. The crater OF Pacaya remains
unchanged, while that of Furgs has been
very liyely
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Candlemas.

Solemn high masses were said to-day
in the Catholic churches. in celebration
Of the feast of the publication, COM
monty called candlemas. The services
were well attended and all the churches
were flied with worshipers. At the
cathedral of San Fernando the process
sion of blessed candles was burned and
the benedictiOn given. This feast is
kept, first, in honor of the publication
of the Virgin Mary in the temple at Je-
rusalem, and secOnGlv, in honor Of the
presentation of Jesus Christ on the same
occasion. According to the Mosaic law
because it is called candlemas. on this
day the church blesses her candles for
the whole year and makes procession
with blessed candles, in the bands of the
faithful. in memory of the divine light
with which CbrisC Illuminated the whole
church at his presentation. when the
agek Simeon called Him "a light to the
revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory
Of His people Israeli 5. Luke ii. %.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Police Changes.

The quarterly reassignment of the city
police went into effect yesterday. and
the following are the positions of the
men for the next three moths:
First Relief. r. Bowen, Sunset De-
pot and eHvirons; Thomas Smith, Alamo
plaza and streets leading east; William
Dickey, Fourth Ward; j. 3. Caldwell,
Main and Market streets; J. A. Bennett,
Main plaza and Quinta street; Charles
+. Ziegler, Military plaza and South
Flores street; A. Brown, Houston street
and avenues leading north: Joe Wilkin.
North Flores. Acequia, Soledad and
Cameron streets; William Summers,
west Of San Pedro and north of Com
merce street; +. Cara. west Of San Pc
drO and south Of Commerce street: Joe
Mcclellan. International and Great
Northern Depot and environs.
Second Relief-W. Il. Martin, Sunset
Depot and envirOns; A. Schumacher. NJ.
Garcia, J. ". NanAlstine; j. FitZhenry,
NJ. l.. Massey, James McSorley. Phillip
Heitgen, II. A. Ellis, Jacob Rips, A.
| Ryman.
Mounted for Duty-R. II. Martinez, A.
Coy and +. c. Mockert.
The only cigarettes which do not
Hall 80 h. IDVA
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Threaten a General Strike.

New YORK, February 1.-The new in
surance scheme which the Pennsylvania
Railway Company has adopted for the
ostensible benefit of its employees, has
excited almost universal antagonism
among the men. They refuse to be con-
WINGED that 1t is for their benefit and de-
clare that on the contrary il is covert
attack upon them with the Interior pur-
pose of bre aking up their protective Or
CARNATIONS. Three meetings Of en-
ployes were held in Jersey City yester-
day. 1t was also tacitly agreed that If
the company Insists upon their employees
becoming members of the relief fund, a
general strike will be the result, which
will be participated in by the company's
1000 employees between Jersey City and
pitfshnru
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Should Have il Himself.

A report reached this city few days
ago that two cases of smallpox had APP
peared on the OlmOs, north of the city,
and that the children Of wealthy Hun
garian farmer had died from the disease.
County Judge Wurzbach requested DR..
Menger TO examine into the matter, and
received the doctors report this morn
ing in writing. The doctor SAYS he ex-
amined the cases thoroughly, and from
the symptoms and appearance of the
corpses after he prOnOunCes il not
smallpox but virulent or black measles.
The children had no medical attendance
and very poor nursing. Two more of
the children of this same family died
recently, making four in all, with the
same symptoms as tho former two, and
the doctor adds these were housed, not
in the farmers dwelling, but in an old
cOrn-crib, where they were exposed to
all the various changes of weather, in
heat and cold, although there is good
comfortable frame house on the place.
A fifth child now lies i'll with the same
disease.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
The as Bills.

The consumers Of gas have been con-
graduating themselves on small re-
duction OF expenses in the way Of
cheaper gas, at the same time many
eyInced some surprise at voluntary re-
duction on the part of the Company.
This surprise has been dissipated by the
rendering of the bills for gas under the
new rate of So 80 instead of 81 per 1000
feel. The bills are nearly as large for
the same amount of gas burned, nOtwith-
standing the reduction, which seemed
ineXplicable until the table of discounts
on the reverse side was carefully studied,
Previous to the reduction the Company
allowed discounts according TO the
amount burned from to % per cent.
while now the discounts are only from
to Is pei cent, with a prOvisO that if the
bills are not paid at the Company's office
before the 10th Of the month, no dis
count will be allowed. The difference
in discounts almost altogether neutral
ICES the reduction of 30 cents per 1000
feet. 1t will thus be seen while the Gas
Company nominally reduced the price
Of gas, that practically it remains at the
same price.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Want TO Work.

81. Louis, February 1.-Some 200 I'M
employed street laborers visited the
Mayors office to-day and demanded
work. They said that they and their
families were suffering for the neces-
saries OF life and pleaded that they
might be put to work, so that they could
earn food for their children. The
Mayor replied that only certain sum OF
money could be used for street cleaning,
aad that he thought it unwiss to waste
money on the streets in their present
frozen CONDITION, but IL there were any
cases Of actual suffering among them, he
would extend relief himself. The men
departed quietly, but very much disap-
pOintsI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Mrs. Bayard's Remains.

WAsHINGTON. February 1.-The re-
mains ofthe late Mrs. Bayard, who died
here Sunday morning, were taken to
Wilmington at 1870 this afternoon for
inserment. The body was accompanied
by the Secretary, his two daughters,
and Mr.. Bryan, private secretary to Mr..
Bayard. The President and Miss Cleye-
land, Secretary and Mrs. Manning, Sec
rotary and Mrs. Whitney, and Secretary
and Mrs. Endicott, accompanied their
friends to the train. Secretary Bayard
Is expected to return here on Tuesday
evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
LADIES' WRAPS.

Grliv chinrhillt circulars NJ SI.UD. worth SpUu
berlin twill Siberian CruulHrs iu black. at
- a., worth SlUU
Ottoman silk circulars. fur trimming and
quilted lining, at SIljU, worth Slb.jO.
BOuClC cloth short wraps with feather trim
ming, al $3.50. worth $3.50
llcrin twill short wraps, Astrakhun trimmed
s. 70. worth Sl3U.
IIrOCadC Ottoman silk short wraps, fur trim
ming and ornaments, SlI.jO. worth Sl1.p.
Black all-w0O NewmaTkctS, tight fitting, fun
tailor finish, at $3.50, worth slJO.
Black serge Ncwmurkcts, dOuhlc-hrCusiCI
tight-fitting, AT 500 worth $40.
Five Pgri--nadc wraps in heavy seal pushes
with silk medallion loops and black silk velvet
trimmed, with handmade garnturc. These
goods viii bc sold at the same reduction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
DRESS GOODS.

~ dress lengths. assorted plain and fancy
worst eds, &c, worth SIC and GOC. IN rem
uants, the ends Of the choicest fabrics, prices
Cut in half. What sold for PC per yard last
week you can buy now for T. &C; 3Oc goods for
lie, jOC gOU,ls for 20, etc.
lpu remnants of black dress goods consisting
Of hatiste, cashmcrc~' Grape amurcs, drap d
Almas, tatfctH LANES. and many other dcsir-
adj" styles AT jOC on the 81 ~.
. fancy wurstcd combinations, at So ~, $3.50
and Sj.OD.
~ pieces double. with COlur,-i ca>hmcr,' and
cOupCs, at 3, 90, worth GOv.
- imported fancy dress patterns In CmhrOid-
cred CamCls' hair, irTidcsC"ut beaded panels
fancy braided, etc. $50 5000. SEA amt
Sittp worth SIiuD, III ~. $500 and S!s,Ui
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
MAY Have Washed Them.

The coroner's jury are working silent
ly on the late Patty Scott murder case,
and adjourned yesterday after examin-
ing a great number of witnesses until
tomorrow. One of the witnesses, it is
reported, attempted to skip town and
was this morning arrested. His name is
Washington, a negro, and when found
his clothing bore the look of having
been washed to remove blood stains.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
The Labor Committee.

WASHINGTON, February lat a meet
ing of the Committee on Labor of the
House this afternoon, the committee of
the Letter Carriers Association of the
United States was heard. New York,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Washing
ton were represented. What the carriers
wanted to know was whether the eight
hour law applied to them. They had
been trying for a long time to get de-
cision on the point, but without sue
cess. 1t was explained that the bill now
pending before the Committee, and
upon which favorable report had been
ordered. centemplates the extension of
the eigbt-hour law to the civil service,
and would cover letter carriers. Ii was
finally ordered that Chairman O'Neill,
of ihe Labor Committee. should call
upon General Villas to-mor-
row and request that he obtain from the
Acknowledgement an opinion as to the
operation of the eight-hour law IN the
matter of carriers: 1t is understood that
this request will be granted, and thus "A
necessity for legislation established or
declared unnecessary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
General Dissatisfaction.

Boston, January 3l.-Ths eighteenth
annual convention Of the New England
Labor Reform league was held here to-
day. Resolutions were adopted deolar-
ing all governments robbery, trades
unions repressiVe mOnopolies, Knights
Of Labor tyrannous pirates, and silver
ties and gOldites a warning set ofthieyes.
and that the repression OF personal and
religious liberty and the marriage of
church and State are all hindrances to
prOgress.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
w ages Advanced.

IRWIN, Pa, February 1.-The West
moreland and Pennsylvania Gas Coal
Companies have advanced the wages OF
the employees five cents per ton. The
miners recently demanded an increase
of 10 cents per ton, but it Is understood
they will accept the operators terms.
About 200 men are employed by the two
companies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
following communication from the
Water-wOrks Company was read:
January lG, lSSG.

january 10, lNNb.
4. I. L"ckwuud, Esq. Chairman of Water and
t;as Committee, Guy Council.
Sm-In answer to your verbal re-
quest. | would state that all data re-
CURED in the minority report of your
Committee has been given to the city
authorities by the Water-wOrks Com
pany and should now be a matter of rec
ord in the City's books, except rs to d.
mansions of mains. As TO these, they
are frequently duplicated even on our
own records being changed as necessity
requires. Twenty-Five thousand feet OF
mains have already been taken up and
larger size pipe substituted and the
work now undertaken will change 25,-
900 feet more of mains now in the
ground. This increase is made as pipe
is extended and additional water takers
make the change necessary.
Your Committee may readily under
stand that 800 water takers Pinch
main would be ample: with 300 water
takers, we find the lG-inGh main which
had replaced the Pinch too small
and are now making arrangements
for a a inch main, and also to change
many of the smaller mains and reinforce
others by multiplying their supply con
neCtiOns. a water supply in an imprOV-
ing city must be constantly increased by
duplicate pipes or by those Of increased
dimensions: any record Of to-day would
be erroneous for future reference.
Our contract requires us to maintain
system capable of supplying a certain
quantity Of water under pressure and to
fulfill certain stated requirements, but
does not designate the character or di-
men'onS OF the pipe, leaving this to our
Judgment.
The hydrantS are susceptible OF rec
ord as matter for future reference. and
are subject to the order OF the city au-
thOritieS. as to locality and agreement
as to description. The mains are sub
ieCt to change and size according to the
Judgment of the WateT-wOrks Company
so rendered necessary by its contract
with the city for the supply of water;
and so the Company cannot say what
pipe can be made subject OF record,
capable of being mapped ont for future
reference.
am very respectfully,
GEO. W. BRACKENRIDGE.
President Water-WOrks Co.
The communication was received and
filed.
\ special committee. through Alder
man Pauly, reported on the opening Of
Peach street, recommending that prop
erty be condemned for that purpose was
adopted.
Pauly also reported on the encrOach-
ments on Goliad street, recommending
that new lines be adopted and property
condemned for public use. Adopted.
Lockwood recommended that W. q.
! kingsbury's proposition to donate prop
| erty on North Flores street. be not ac-
ceptCd, but that tine city offer Mr.. Kings
! bury to remove his fence to the new
line if he will agree to donate the prop
erty therefore.
Adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Volume VI.-Number | 2.
NOTICE..

We are closing out our stock Of extra FINE
HOSIERY. such aS real silk, plated and fin"
Lislc Thread Hose. Ladies' wishing To secure
bargains in these goods should not fail I" call
rs early H. possible" Fine Opcn-w0rk silk hose,
former price 500 for $40 per pair; lace
striped. same quality, former price, A.N for
$3.50: solid culnrs. same quality, former price,
4OO for S3O: cntrP long cOIorcd Lislc hose.
former price SI.UO. for 81 cents; out sizes Tor
~ cents Fine co.orcd plated hose sold III -
and e.. for ~ cents pair.
JOSIE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
The Mallory BOYCOTT.

GALVESTON, February From state
ments made by prominent Knights Of
Labor. it appears that the executive or
der of District Assembly No. rs. boycott
ting the Mallory company, was made
public a few days earlier than was in
tended. The local executive board to-
day promulgated their official endorse
ment of the boycott and requested the
merchants Of the city to withdraw their
patronage from the company. Commit
tees will visit the merchants. The NAL
lOry steamship LampasRs arrived from
New York to-day and is unloading at the
wharf as usual.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
Knows Nothing Oft.

NEW YORK, February IA Washing
ton special to the Commercial Advert
ser says: The President this morning
heard nothing of Secretary Bayard's re-
ported intention of resigning, and
should his resignation be offered, he
would be most strongly urged by Cleve-
land and the whole cabinet TO withdraw
it. 1t is known, however, that Bayard
had the matter under consideration be-
fore his wife's death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

Every iirst-class dealer sells Opera
Puts cigarettes. Avoid injurious imi-
tations. s4-7-lyS5
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
HOSIERY.
UNDERWE

one lot ladies fine white merno underwear
on drawers at &c, reduced from &c.
one lot ladies' extra white merinO under.
vests or drawers at sc, worth SIOO
- dozen infants, childrcns and misses I'M
dcrVests and drawers, all cut down in the
same proportion.
Muslin Underwear.
~ dozen Stucks fun size muslin understands
at &c worth IjC.
q dozen ladies chemiscs, best muslin. at .5c
worth TOc.
"A dozen cOrsctS at 3Oc, bargain to anybody
at &c.
A tremendous big pile OF knit shawls. felt
skirts. NuDius, 'asCinRtOrs, hoods etc. all al
soc each Youth $40 and Sl2j
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

--Forfine shade and ornamental trees,
call on w. w. BLAIR,
l-2S-tf No. . West Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

The most popular cigarettes are tho
Opera PUTS at popular price. ally
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02

The only cigarettes which do not
stick to the lips are Opera Puff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-02
HAAS&0PPENHEIMER'S
Store is crowded every day with bargain hunters.
We haycc rmmen our
Great Clearance Sale!
cw added to the bargain counters every day.

That "'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-27
Another Convention tor no rlfth.

'lNtfh w VIC RhANtNNs
Bowm, TIKI Sept, 2G,~-A call has
been made for county Democratic con-
vention TO meet az Montague October 8
next 10 nominate full Democratic ticket.
Also q Democratic convention will meet
nj Bowie October u TO nominate repre-.
sentative for this district. This action
has beun forced on tho Democrats OF this
county by the opposition.
From a thorough y reliable source we
are Informed that Chairman Barefoot OF
Montague, the Democratic ohslrman { 4
this congressional district, will cail an.
Other congressional convention 10 noml.
nate a congressman In few days.
Cooke, Collin, Denton, Wise, Montague,
Baylor and Wichita counties are IN favor
OF the conventions Rockwell, Clay aud
Archer opposed, aud Grayson willing 20
abide by the majority. This action has
been taken In view OF recent develop
monts In the district.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-27
A ROTTEN BRIDGE.
A Little BOY Killed and Iiia Father In,
iured by tho Giving Way OF Bridge
Railing.

A Little BOY Killed and Bis Father In,
iurea by tho Giving Way OF a Bridge
Railing.
Special 70 tho Gazette.
lIoUsToN, TEX, Sept. 2G.--This morn.
ing about 10 o'clock J. Wagner, grocer,
while attempting to cross the Banker
street bridge, leading TO the Houston &
Texas Central depot, In a doubie-scatcd
wagon, with his two children, met with
an accident that caused the death OF one
child and the dlslocation Of his own
shoclder-blade.'
Justice R2lloy held an inquest over the
dead child. rhe iaiher's testimony
showed that he was driving across the
bridge and about midway O street car
passinik caused the horse to shy and back
up against the gnRrd-raili which,
being thoroughly rotten, gave
way, and caused the precipitation
OF the horse and wagon, himself and his
two small children, Lewis and Myer 70
the ground below, distance Of twenty
or thirty feet, causing the instant death
OF his son Lewis, aged four years,
The bridge IL old and worn out and o
big damage suit will probably result from
this terrible accident. The local press
has been after the city administration re-
garding this bridge.
The Jury Of inquest rendered q verdict
in accordance with the above facts.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-27

Bie Crowd ~ the wnik,ng maich-ration
Receipts 20 Date.

Big Crowd ~ the wnik.ns Naiel,--rstio
Receipts 20 Date.
Special 10 tho Gazette.
Waco, Tx, Sept. 2G.--Work, Tor some
time suspended on the federal building
ia this city, is again under way, large
force OF men being employed Ia exoayat.
ing for the basement The contractor IL
expected 10 arrive here Tomorrow, or
next day, when the brick work will he
commenced. The walls OF The building
are 70 be completed within seven nontne.
Enough Of the appropriation Is svailnble
10 keep tho work moving until loug after
congress meets
Cotton receipts 10 date are i3,707 Daleg,
against 5G7i bales at the same time last
year. The crop IN being gathered and
marketed much earlier than Last season.
A Zig crowd attended the WalKin0
match to-day. Wilson IA n The lead now
and has covered lC5 miles 70 Lowfy's lGl,
AZ the outset Lowry was flyoflte with the
betters.
All preparations Erc complete for the
Annual opening Of the city public schools
tomorrow. over thirty teachers will be
employed. The enrolment d children
within the scholastic age s. nearly 1900.
Twenty.aix divorce cases are filed for
hearing AZ the approaching term Of dis.
tTict court. in most " The cases the yi0-
IaiioD 81 the seventh commandment n al
ierttd
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-27
4 NEGRO PoIsoNER.
4 Surss Girl 0sts Angry and roisons -Four
People.

A Nuras Girl Oets Angry md foisons -Four
People
MEXICO, Mo, Sept. &c MIR. aud Mrs.
II. l.. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. n. J..
Gibbe, who live ten miles southwest Of
here, on the Hit farm, became violently
Ill yesterday morning from the effects Of
poisoned yictuels eaten AZ breakfast. The
two men, when they became sick, were ut
work on the highway and were both over
come al the same time with gripping pains
and violent vomiting. They were taken
home by the men who were working
with them, and when thoy reached
home they found their wives
In the same condition, both u them being
10 bed and unable 70 move. A physician
was sent for and on his arrival he pro-
nounced the symptoms poisoning. An
antidOte WAS administered aud all are
now out Of danger
The general suppoHitlon n that fouf-
tee-- yeal-Old coloreG gifl who 70 en-
ployed In thu capacity u nurse 70 Mfs.
Miller administered the poison. She was
punished few days ago and had been IN
bad humor about ~