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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23
AGENTS FOR THE LIGHT
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY. %. 1889.
A RARE OLD GENTLEMAN.

The LIGHT was hOnored yesterday
just about the hour of going to press
with visit from l.. Hobson, one of
the heroes of San Jacinto. Mr.. Hob
son is now 81 years of age, reads the
finest print readily without glasses,
and is decidedly bright for man of
his age. Mr.. Hobson was born in
Ohio, came to Mississippi in 1884 and
left his school, which was netting him
Sl20 month, to engage in the Texas
war tor independence. He came into
the Lone Star state in February, 1886,
and was only prevented by accident
from participating in the battle of San
JacinJo. Gov. Houston had requested
HobsOn's horse, an unusually fine
one, for the use of one of his
scouts, Washington Secrest, who was
much more familiar with the country
than was HObsOn, and the inferior
animal which he used in return broke
down and compelled him to remain at
Sims Bayou with the rear guard
which Cross left there. Mr.. Hobson
preserves a vivid recollection of the
events of that war and left with the
LIGHT the following lines written for
the readers of this journal as
mementO of the day:
THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO.
On San JacntO where the banks were low,
Sam Houston stood with front before the foe
He drew his S VOrd and pointed to the foe
Sold eTs! there's the foe; do you want to
fight?"
One universal shot rings through the skies,
Hurrah! For Texas let us fight. Hurrah.
GARAGE MaldetO jlcanO.
Hurrah for Tr-vs. Let us fight or die;
CaracO MaldetO NJ jcanO
Hurrah for Crockett. Let US go ahead,
CaracO MaldetO MejicanO.
AT entiOn men! Form line upon the right.
Hold fast. don't fire until give the word.
In line, open order, double quick, charge!
Charge, Mel, charge! and let the twin sisters
speak
Charge, Karues! Quick, charge, and flank
them on the left.
Quick charge, Lamar and drive Cos in the sea-
In front, quick charge, boys, jump tn ir
breastwOrks. fire,
Don't stop to load, boys, give them the cold
Then steel met steel, and fury reigns around
Swords clash, and blood encrimsons all the
ground,
The fatal bowie knife s bathed in gore,
And CONSERVATION spreads from shore TO
shore.
They run, boys, sauta Anna in the lead
Charge, men, charge, and S rIke for the
Alamo.
Me no Alamo. the MejicanO cries.
The sword de 'cenfS, and MejicanO dies.
CaracO MadetO MejicanO.
Hurrah for Lab4rde! Strike for Labarde.
Me no LaharIe the Neirca o said
One stroke. and off rOl the NejicanO's head.
The sh tdes of night descend and end the fight
Sam HOustan calls and bids the slaughter
aSe.
" Bring the prisoners and guard them safe,
Bring in the wounded men and nurse them
well.
Bring in thu slain. the, We won eternal fame.
My friends, this day you've gained both fame
and DRY
Natural Bridge, over Cedar creek,
in XirOinia
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Natural Bridge, over Cedar creek,
in Virginia.
Lake Superior, by far the largest
lake in the world.
Mammoth Cave, in Kentucky, the
largest cave in the world.
The Yellowstone National Park, the
largest park in the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

rs-AIl contracts or bills must be approved by
the Secretary and Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-23

Announcements for State and County officers
Ten Dollars in advance.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Great Bargains in stoves.


80 new stoves to be sold at less than
wholesale price.
The StarlinesEssnge, new this season,
has large oven, large fire box, bulge
doors, six lobes nickle plated, making
it one of the finest ranges ever sold in
this town; wholesale price, No. Z,
$14.00; sell it at $3.50. A handsome
Sitting Room Stove, with sliding doors,
nickle plated, finished in Russia iron,
gas burner, making it one of the best
and handsomest stoves in the .trade;
wholesale price, No. 12, $3.50; 1 sell
it, a No. 10, for $500; No. 10 for 81.
with pipe. 1 have six different kinds
of Ranges, five different kinds of Cook
Stoves, made by the best makers in the
trade. Every stove is warranted to
be good bakers and good burners.
They are all bought for spot cash,
right from the foundry, and will sell
any of them for less than wholesale
price. Stoves for offices, stores, shops
and halls. All kinds of Furniture at
prices way down; also all kinds of sec
ond hand stoves, at your own price.
JOHN LIPPINCoTT,
Next door to the Mayors Office.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Heavy Ordinance Service.

Gov. Green having appointed the
commissioners under the State law to
arrange for the purchase of the Sea
Girt encampment, that property will
probably pass into the possession OF
the State before the end of another
year. A law of Congress provides for
the establishment of heavy ordnance
battery in all States having permanent
encampments, and for federal appro-
priation of $500 to maintain such
battery. AS soon as the SeaGirtprop-
erty shall have been secured the nee
essary steps will be taken to secure the
heavy ordnance and the appropriation.
New Jersey guardsmen will then begin
their first education in the science of
gunnery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
A Case in Court.

There was one case tried in Court
Saturday which was not disposed of
before our report closed. The case re-
ferred to, was one in which George
Beach was. Charged with petty larceny.
The alleged theft consisted of taking a
door key nd some new wall paper
from the house of Charles K. Dare.
Mr.. Dare is agent for the renting of
some houses in the Second ward, and
Beach rented one of the houses.
When Beach moved from the house
he took some new wall paper, which
had been purchased to go on the walls
of the house, and also took the door
key. Mr.. T. w. Trenchard appeared
for the defendant, and the defense
was general denial The key was
left with a neighbor. to be given Mr..
Dare, and the wall paper was left in
the house, was the statement made by
Beach when he was placed upon the
stand.
At the conclusion of all the testi-
meny. Prosecutor Logue said that he
was free to admit, under the circum-
stances presented by the testimony,
that the State had not a very strong
case against the defendant. The court
adjudged Beach not guilty and he was
discharged.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
suit Commenced.

A despatch from Prtsburg, Pa,
given to the papers Friday night stated:
Late this afternoon Uuited States
District Attorney Lyon began proceed
ings in the United States Circuit Court
to recover the penalty, $1,000, in the
case Of Charles Ford, one of the foreign
glass workers of Jeanette.
The defendants are James A. Cham
bers and H. Sellers Mckee, trading as
the Chambers g. Mckee Glass Com
pany, and James Campbell and II
Slicker, presidents respectively of the
American Window Glass Workers. AS
sociation and the Universal Federation
of Window Glass Workers. The bill
says that Ford, native of England,
was brought to Jeanette under an
agreement made before he migrated.
Campbell and Slicker are alleged to
have acted as agents of Chambers and
Mckee.
Proceedings were not entered to re-
cover in the cases of the other men,
the view taken by the Government
being that if judgement is rendered ia
this case the others will take the same
course"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
The Explanation.

The secret of the discontinuance of
the early morning mail to Bridgeton is
out at last. The Salem Jerseynaan says
the Bridgetonians ''got this at the ex-
pense of Salem county people," and
that "a vigorous protest from the
latter for their former postal facilities
is what caused Superintendent Jackson
to restore the old order of things"
This may be an intelligent explanation
to the JerseynsGs, but just how it can
contain any definite information for
the average reader we fail to see.
What possible interest have the peo-
pile of Salem county in the maintain
ance or withdrawal of mail train to
Bridgeton?-Cd Camden Courier.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05

Over in Vineland they are having
trouble with street lights. The gas
company complains that the town has
refused to pay correct bill, and not
until it is settled will the company
turn on their gas for the benefit of the
place. One of the leading business
men says that he will furnish an cleo
trio plant if the people would stand by
him. 1t is quite likely, however, that
Vineland people will continue to walk
about the streets without a sign of
street lamps. The people are making
serious complaint about the matter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
NO 2I94
LABOR DEMONSTRATION.
THE X. OF l.. GEASSBLOW WERS
PARADE.
They desire to show that they are
Still i'm Fighting Trim. The
Transparencies.

Saturday night the Knights of Labor
Glassblowers who are at present fight
ing the hol}oware manufacturers in the
East, formed line of parade on South
Laurel street, il front If their head
quarters. There were about seventy
five union workingmen in line. and
each carried torches, which were kept
brightly burning. The line was in
command of George Ballenger, who
carried sword, and music was fur
nished by two drum corps organized
from the workmen. The iine marched
out Laurel and then covered up most
of the town The ranks were filled with
some of the oldest as we'll as the
youngest blowers in the trade. All of
them were enthusiastic, and at times
they cheered. They were very orderly
with their procession and all run re-
of intended violence toward any body
were unfounded. Several Transparent
cies were carried in the line. Ou one
was painted No compromise with
Love the American Boy because he
works cheap-Manufactur-rs." ''Give
the men chance and thy will look
after the American Boy" Still an
other read 'Give the American Boy a
chance and starve their fathers out
Manufacturers"
There were few knowing anything
about the parade until 1t appeared,
and it was the impression general, that
the men had gained some Important
victories, but Transparent y in the
line proved that matters were just as
they have been for some rune, as it
was painted thereon. Forty one firms
have accepted our terms, only sixt. en-
to conquer" The men who paraded,
say they only desired to show that
they were still in fighting trim and
there were no weakeners in the body.
They declare that there is not q man
willing to leave their ranks and give
in to the manufacturers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Christmas Presents.

This is the time to buy, whether you
consult comfort or cheapness. Christ
mas goods of desirable kinds gener-
ally increase in price as Christmas
draws nearer. If you buy now, you
have the pick and choice of the stock,
and as the grand rush has not yet COM
menced, you have better opportunities
for examination, and are certain to
have better salesman and saleswoman
service. Now is the time to buy, and
we note that great many are taking
advantage of the advice given last
year in regard to this same matter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
SYSTEMATIC ROBBERY.
One of the Party Buys a Farm
Near BridgefOn.

About three weeks back Constable
J. D. Schick, of Magistrate Lelar's
Court, received information that EN-.
ployees were stating goods from Live
right, Greenewald & Co., wholesale
clothiers at 45 North Third street,
Philadelphia. After consultation with
the firm, the constable was put at
work to ferret out the thieves, and
Friday he arraigned before Magis-
trate Lelar, Michael J. Schrufer, aged
twenty-eight years, of Ninth street,
above Columbia avenue; Benjamin
Blumenthal, aged 35 years, of Eighth
street, near Catharine; Benjamin Betz-
ray, of Bainbridge and Fourth streets,
and Julius Peiser, of Spruce and Fifth
streets. The first two were charged
with conspiracy and larceny, and the
others, who are dealers in tailors' trim
mings, with receiving stolen goods.
Schrufer, who has been in the EN-
ploy of the firm for nine years, is said
to have confessed to having robbed
his employers and giving the goods to
Blumenthal, who disposed of them,
and they divided the proceeds. Schru-
fer alleges that Blumenthal made the
proposal to do the stealing, and that
they had been taking the goods for
over year. He said that the plan
was, that when goods for Blumenthal
were packed, Schrufer would put a
whole piece of silk or satin sleeve lin
ing in the package. He also gave him
piece of Italian cloth, which he took
from the front of the store, and sever
al pieces of satin, which he took from
the safe. Then in the evening, Schru.
fer says he would 90 to Blumenthals
house and receive his share in amounts
that varied from $15 to $50.
Blumenthal also, it is said, confessed
to his share in the conspiracy, and said
he had bought farm in New Jersey.
This is the Thomas Fisher farm, near
this city, which Blumenthal purchased
for $4,000, paying $4,000 in cash. He
has stocked the farm with ten head of
cattle, three horses, lot of pigs and a
general line of farming impIiments.
Blunenthal was released to day on
bail.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
SheriH's sales.

Sheriff Shaw sold two properties in
front OF the Court House, on Saturday.
The first offered WAS in Deerfield
township, having been seized from
Charles johnson, and contained fifty
five acres of land. Ed. w. Starn pur-
chased it for 5000 above the claim
against it. The second property was
the fine farm of Charles X. Richman,
in Deertield township, and contained
a little over 1874 acres. There was a
mortgage of $4,000 against it, and in
February there would be $792 interest
to pay. Charles Harman purchased
it subject to the above claim for 81.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
An Epidemic.

An epidemic of typhoid fever pre-
walls in st Peters Roman Catholic Or
phan Asylum, ih Livingston street,
Newark. Of the seventy children,
nine are stricken with the disease. Six
were removed on Friday to the Ger
man Hospital, while three are so low
that they cannot be removed. One
child died from the disease last week.
All the patients slept in an outbuild-
ing and an investigation showed that
sewage matter has penetrated to the
cellar from an adjoining property.
The heavy rains have choked up the
the sewer connectisns and caused the
overflow.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
The New Opera House.

J. Frank Daley, to PIONEER re-
porter said Monday that he thought
the new Opera House scheme on South
Pearl street, would be a go. 1t was
only question of few thousand
dollars, he said, and that was easy
enough to get. He believes that
the time has come when theatre on
the ground floor would be supported
by the people. Mr.. Daley said he had
made an effort to buy another small
piece of property adjoining the
property lately purchased by Tuck,
but the owners ran the price up on
him and he dropped it immediately.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
VOL. XII.
SEVERE STORMS.
The Weather According to Pro-
lessor DeVOe.

Weather Prophet DeVoe says: The
icemen will not have to look far for
supply this season. We will have good
sleighing the day before Christmas,
and it will last for weeks. There will
be two severe storm belts this Winter,
one along the lakes and the other near
the Gulf. We are between these and
will not suffer so much. All of the
storms will form in the West and de-
crease in energy as they approach the
Atlantic coast. November will 60 out
with very violent storms in the West
that will divide in two parts at the
Mississippi Valley. Texas will suffer
from blizzard. The second part will
travel over the upper lakes, that will
be visited by binding snowstorms and
destructive gales. December will en-
ter with cold, crisp weather from the
1st to the 4th. The temperature will
rise on the 5th and make the 9th and
9TH cloudy and mild, with some rain.
A marked change will occur on the
9Th, with cold northwest gales. These
will last until the 14th and heavy
snow will fall on the Is. 1t will be
mild from the 18th to the 21st.
''The second great storm period of
the season will enter on the 22d.
Violent snow storms will occur in the
Western States, moving eastward and
reaching the Atlantic coast by the Oath.
when we will have good sleighing for
Christmas, which will be cold, sharp
day, followed by very cold weather in
the Northern States. The coldest
weather will occur from Dec. 25 to 81.
New Years callers will have a mild,
cloudy day. Threatening weather and
rain will follow"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Bought Barker,s Store.

Mr.. Harry Conner has purchased the
grocery store and business of the late
Lewis J. Barker, at the corner of North
Laurel and Washington streets, and
will open the store in a few days. Mr..
Conner is pushing young business
man of ability and experience; he was,
for time, in charge of Mr.. Barker's
business while that gentleman was in
such preoarious health,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05

Councilman Jacob Daley has pur-
purchased of Jacob Tuck, of Phila-
delphia, the residence and livery stable
property on South Pearl street, now
occupied by Foulk s. Turner. The
price price paid it is said, was over
$4,000. But what may be done with
the property is not yet decided upon.
An Opera House there is among the
possibilities. A prominent contractor
has been questioned as to the cost of a
theatre, the auditoriumof which to be
on rhe ground floor.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
A SAD 0CCURANCE,
MRS. Il. Nj. TOWLE COMMITS
SUICIDE.
While Suffering from Melancholy
She Takes Paris Green and
Dies Soon After.


The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. T. M.
Towle, couple most highly respected,
were plunged in grief when they
learned that the lady had ended most
useful life by poisoning.
Mr.. Towle is Superintendent of the
West Jersey Packing Company, and
has lived ia his city several years.
Lately, he has been boarding at the
residence of Martin Bowen, on Cedar
street. Mrs. Towle, since last spring,
has been quite i'll, and for some time
has been East, at her home, for the
benefit of her health. A short time
ago, Mr.. Towle went there to bring
her back home. Friday night she ar
rived here. 1t was noticed that she
was suffering intensely from melan
choly, and was extremely low spirited
Saturday night she was taken violent
ly i'll and vomited freely. Mr.. Towle
asked his wife what was the trouble,
and she told him she had taken three
teaspoonsful of Paris Green. Drs.
Jacob and David Streets were hurried
ly sent for, and they did all in their
power to save the life of the lady.
Their efforts were unavailing, how
ever, and she died as stated.
Coroner Barnes was notified, but
after listening to the sad details, did
not think it necessary for any investi-
cation. Mrs. Towle was a brilliant
lady of thirty-six, and since she has
resided here, gained many friends.
She had always been an energetic
church worker, being member of
the First Baptist Church. Before her
recent illness she was very prominent
in social circles. Her bereaved hus-
band has the sincere sympathy of the
entire community.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
To be Ignored.

Camden county was the banner Re-
publican county of the State, with
Cumberland and Burlington following
closely in its wake. The State Senate
is Republican and will have some Off
cial patronage to bestow, but it seems
that these three counties are to be ig-
nored and that Gloucester and Allan
tic are to capture all the official prizes.
And this is causing great deal of DO
litical kicking. Camden Telegram.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05

Seeler, over Camm's drug store. Our
success is tho measure OF your appre-
citation.
Cabinet Photos. - No better work
can be had in the cities; all negatives
are retouched, the best chemicals are
used. They are mounted on fine gilt
bevel edge cards, and nicely finished
the cost is only two dollars per dozen.
Old pictures copied. Ill d-w-tf.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05

The schooner "Three Brothers, -
Captain Jonathan Baily, of Tuckahee,
bound from Norfolk to Connecticut,
laden with yellow pine boards, stuck
on the outer bar at Ocean City Sun
day morning, at 6 o'clock. The life;
saving crew boarded and tloated her
off at noon
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Sewing Machine Agent Gone.

H. 8. Everett, the manager of the
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
Office here, has, with his wife, and
some Of the Company's money, de-
parted for parts unknown.
A week ago Tuesday Everett and his
wife left town on the sos a. m. train.
It was given out that Mr.. Everett had
gone to take his wife to hospital
for treatment and he would be back in
the evening, he has not yet returned.
1t has been learned by agents of the
Company who have been here, that
Everett is short in his cash with his
accounts in between $500 and $1,000.
The Company has been endeavor-
ing to secure the services of their old
Manager, Mr.. H. l.. johnson to take
charge of the office. Everett's horse
and wagon has been attached for
board.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Discussing HiIlman's Mind.

Camden's Methodist ministers at
their meeting Monday, discussed the
mental condition of the late Joseph
Hillnan, who was hanged at Wood
bury. Rev. Mr.. Noble, who was one
OF the boys spiritual advisers declared
that he considered the murderer's
mind unsound.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Wounded Guardsman Improving

William II. Edwards, of Atlantic
City, son B. F. Edwards, the wounded
Morris guardsman is doing very well.
The consulting physician, DR.. Kelley,
said that with careful nursing, there
is no Immediate danger. The bullet
is still in the side, it not being advisa-
BILE to probe for it. What the effect
the injuries will be to the arm is not
now known. Morris Guards have en-
ployed a trained nurse and will pay all
expenses.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-12-05
Serious CHARGES.

John L. Mason, of North Vineland
was arrested on two warrents Tues
day morning by Constable Nickerson.
The first is on the charge of illegal vot-
ing, but we did not learn the name of
his accuser. The case was to have
come before Justice Hall that after
noon, but Mr.. Mason waived a hearing
and gave 5000 bonds for court. Sena-
tor Fowler became his bondsman. 1t
has been rumored for some time that
John L. had voted illegally because he
is not resident of the State. How
true this is we shall probably hear
later on. The second warrant was is.
sued at the instance of Mrs. Chamber
lain. charging John L. with threats to
do her bodily harm. We understand
the Justice held him in the sum of one
hundred dollars to keep the peace.
A bondsman was not secured at this
writing. Vanetdnd Journal.