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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
A Brilliant Scene Which Was the Gem
trail Event of the Ball.

General Harrison showed himself not afraid
Of a crowd. BY his special request he was not
surrounded by policemen, and the duty of
keeping the way clear for him was performed
by the members of the reception committee.
The President. Nice-PTesident, and their femi-
lies were expected at o'clock. The reception
committee formed in line from the entrance to
the staircase at that hour and remained in wait
ing until about $50. when General and Mrs
Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee arrived under escort of
Colonel Britton and ex-Secretary Boutwell,.
1t was just about two hours later when they
took their departure. Vice-President and Mrs.
Morton reached the ball room about half an
hour after the arrival of the President They
were escorted by Mr.. NJ. II. Parker and Mr..
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with Col. Britton, Mrs. Morton with ex-
ex-Secretary Boutwell,. Mr. and Mrs Mckee
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs.
Halford. and Mr.. Tibbetts and Mrs. Saunders.
Col. Cody and Maj. Bracket preceded the line
at a little distance to open the wav. That part
of the gallery adjacent to the rooms of the
presidential party was shut Of with gates at
each end, and no one was supposed to be ad-
mltted without cards, but the crowd within this
preseere was so great il took a great deal of
showing on the part of the committeeman 10
get way through. When the staircase was
reached Gen. Harrison quickened his pace and
seemed disposed to so on into the crowd with
out formallty or assistance. Just before reach
ing the ballroom he stepped about ten steps
up in the stairway which sinks into the heavy
brick walls, and looked the assemblage full in
the face. He was approaching from the west,
and the length of the great hall was before him.
and ten thousand faces were turned toward
him. 1t was
A WONDERFUL SIGHT,
and he stood for several moments as il fasci-
mated. The gorgeously-decorated hall, with
Its flags and shields and streamers and garlapds
OF eyergreens, the brilliant electric lights. the
air filed with music, and grand assemblaee in
full dress, the people pressing forward to see
the President. and every face turned upward
toward him, all smiling and many powdered
it was very different from the assemblage he
looked down on from the grand stand east O,
the capitol few hours before. While he
paused there the advance line was clearing the
way for the procession around the hall Com.
mitteemen gathered about him TO buffet the
crowd, and the line advanced into the hall,
No policemen were in sight, and it was not the
desire of Gen. Harrison that any should be
called into service. The cheering which began
as soon as he was in sight continued during the
whole promenade. Just as be entered the
throng an old man pressed forward and seized
him by the hand, saying: Here he is; here is
the man, Harrison shook the hand cordially
and acknowledged the compliment with pleas
ant smile. He was in the best of good humor,
and treated the occasion as one of pleasant So
cial meeting. Nothing seemed to bore him: as
he walked on through the throng he bowed to
the right and to the left. Every now
and then he met some one he knew,
and spoke cordially. To great many
there he was no stranger, and at every recog-
milton given to an old acquaintance the crowd
complimented his suavity with cheer. Often
ladies pressed forward and shook his hand and
old acquaintances gave him cordial grip.
Some as he moved slowly along asked after his
family in a familiar way, and he responded
with an extension of polite compliments in re-
turn, never being too stiff and formal, and
never showing over anxiety to please, always
natural and agreeable. One lady handed him
q handsome bunch of half dozen large white
xoses on long stems he thanked her for them
and carried them without any indication in his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

which he offered for SIS. and it was at once pur-
chased. At the G street entrance there did not
seem to be any ticket spectators. On the cor
ner OF 9th and streets, where the thrOng was
the greatest, man was running about Offering
in a loud tone to buy or sell tickets
to the ball. STAR reporter in
quired the price and he said So. He pro-
duced several tickets. but whether they were
counterfeit or not the reporter could not tell in
the dim light. The committee when they
come TO count up receipts will probably know.
man who wanted to dispose of his ticket to
this vendor could only get an offer of 81
There seemed to be no demand for tickets at
that distance from the entrance and the specu-
lator soon disappeared. He was the only ven
dor OF any description found in the vicinity of
the building.
THE LIvELIEST PLACE
on the outside was at the corner of 5th and F
streets. Here street cars, the private carriages,
and the cabs, hansoms, and coupes came to-
gether There was only one mounted police
man and one officer on foot to preserve order
They would have managed very we'll if all
drivers had mastered the regulations relative
to the approach Of vehicles to the building.
but, OF course. there were constant violations of
the rules. Hired carriages were continually
coming up on the north side of T street when
that approach had been assigned to private
carriages. When the officers asked for their
tickets the drivers did not have them With
the characteristic insistence of the average
driver they would keep their horses moving
and In consequence the mounted policeman
had to fall back. He yelled until he was hoarse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
THE RUMORS ABOUT MIR. BLAINE'S
INTENTIONS.
Not the Slightest Foundation for Them.

reporter Of TIE STAR called upon Mr..
Blaine this morning with a collection of the ru-
mors which set forth his intention to attempt
the acquisition of Cuba. many of the papers
pretending to give Mr.. Blaine's words. After
reading the articles Mr.. Blaine authorized THE
STAR TO say that there not the slightest
foundation for any of them. He had made no
expression whatever on the subject and must
not be held answerable for the published state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
OUTSIDE SCENES,
How the Spectators Enjoyed the Scene
by Electric Light.

The scenes about the building when q great
ball is held, such as the inaugural ball last
evening, have picturesque and lively interest.
Perhaps the outside attractions as compared
with those inside are not worth So and the cost
OF = carriage. but they are fully worth the price
paid. Ii might seem strange that there should
be any number of people who would be willing
to stand around exposed to such weather as
prevailed last evening merely to look at those
who attended the ball But such was the tact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
The Inaugural Star.

tyas..-t te copies OF Saturdays, Mondays and
Tuesdays STAR with supplements accompany
ing, containing full and authentic history of
everything pertaining to the Inauguration cere-
monies and the grand ball can be had at the
counter of the business Office in any quantity
required. open or in wrappers ready for mail
ing. Price 2 cents each. If stamped and
ready for the mail, 4 cents each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

time some were leaving, so that the outsiders
enjoyed a continual round of gayety and ex-
element. After the arrival of the President
and Vice-President the crowd of spectators
which was the largest about the 5th street en-
trance. began to grow thinner. They had a
good view of those distinguished visitors and
considering the other sights and scenes to be
enjoyed only on the outside, it can be readily
understood that those who went to the bail
missed a great deal which those who had tick
cts for the outside enjoyed to the fullest ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
THE FIREWORKS.
Set Pieces Cannot be Fired this Evening
An Aerial Display will be Given.

Owing to the high winds prevailing to-day
the fireworks men informed Chairman Britton
this afternoon that it would be impossible to
fire of the set pieces this evening. The un-
derstanding was reached, however, that unless
the rain continued the aerial display would be
given this evening and the set pieces would be
fred OF tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

The crowd would no doubt have been greater
if it had not rained. But those who braved the
inclement weather saw good many
amusing incidents. The great building
did not present very brilliant
scene from the outside. The interior was
flooded with light. but from the outside the
great windows in the transverse lantern of the
building looked dim. The rows of windows in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

the three stories showed only rather feeble
light. At least it looked feeble as compared
with the glare of the electric lights that were
suspended above the entrances and at the diff
cred frame approaches to the different en-
frances were well lighted inside and the cleo
trio lights on the street brought ont in bold re-
lief the carriages as they drove up and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
CAPITOL TOPICS.
THE R1DDLEBERGER INCIDENT.

At O'Clock yesterday morning the Senate
went into executive session on Mr.. Riddle
berger's case, and on motion of Senator Daniel
all allusion to Riddleberger's disorder and
arrest was expunged from the Senate records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

PARSELL DEFENSE FUsD. - The following
subscriptions to the above fund are announced
by the secretary: "R. g." So; Chas. j. Fan
ming, S5; Michael Z. 0'Connor, 81; Ed. Pur-
cell, 81; Henry Boucher, VI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NJ F.. CHuRcH-
The Washington conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church will begin its twenty-sixth
annual session in Parkersburg. W. Va, to-
morrow. Bishop S. VI. Merrill, ID. d., LII. D..
of Chicago. will preside. The body has $50
cc,ored ministers. with a church membership
OF over $1,000. The church property is valued
at SSS0, ,246. with large and iouTishing Sunday
schools. The conference is divided into six
presiding elders districts. embracing Western
Maryland. 2 portion OF Pennsylvania the Dis
tTics o. Columbia. f.~'Iig. and West Virginia
Tue e n ch1rchcs .1o-a have done well
e ,r. anc in1t taeIr pastors
.s.,.,i..5 ....... -ls1si.,- t..-a.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
The Hand Press Victorious.

TIE long CONTEST FINALLY SETTLED.
Yesterday morning the conferees on the part
of the Senate on the sundry civil bill yielded to
the House conferees in the matter of the use
of steam plate printing presses, and the bill, as
it passed the House, has in this respect become
q Law.
The bill as passed provides that future roy
atty on steam presses shall be one cen. per
thousand sheets instead Of 81, as at present:
that there shall be no increase in the number
of such machines now in use; that no part Of
the appropriation shall be used for their recon-
struction or repair, and that unless the
patentees accept the terms proposed
the use Of steam presses shall cease.
Irasmuch as the cost of reconstruction and re-
pair. which must be paid by the patentees, if
ut all, now amounts to about ~ cents per
thousand sheets, it is thought that shortly after
the lst of July the Use OF steam-presses in the
bureau of engraving and printing will be dis
continued The result OF two sessions work
by the committee of Knights of Labor. E. L.
Jordan and VI. Ii. kearney, with their attorney,
J. II. Ralston. has thus been a victory at every
point for the hand-press. claimed by them to
do superior work over the steam-press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
S. A. P. ReceiYership.

The application for a receiver for the Aran-
before Judge King yesterday afternoon. The
plaintiff was represented by Attorneys Yer
nor and Epson and the defendant by the reg
u,ar attorneys of the road, the Messrs Hous-
ton, and VIM. Aubrey for Martin and Schry-
yer who interposed against the appointment
of receiver on the ground that the defend
ant was indebted to them $780, G0 in homo s
and mortgages and $4,000 on open account
and that the appointment of a receiver would
be detrimental to their claims.
spet CHI denying the allegations of plaintiff,
and after quoting authorities affirmed that
Mr. Kiel would have to show his right under
the statute to demand the appointment of
receiver, and said the contents Of the petition
have been published to the world for fifteen
days. and although the plaintiff alleged that
the floating indebted ess of the company is
over S5O0.0OO and the bon led Indebtedness
over Sll,0O0,OOO, yet not one claimant
will come to his support, and of the $500, 600
of paper, not one penscratch could he PICKUP
nor get person TO help him wreck the prop
erty. The claim was questioned one and
was denied on oath.
plaintiff, whose argument was principally
upon the statute covering the case and the in
depreciation of terms. He said there was but
one thing to be determined, the solv6ncy or
insolvency of the road, and that danger of in
solvency and contemplating insolvency were
synonymous under the Texas statutes.
1880 D. m. Judge King sustained Attorney
Houston's exceptions to Kels petition and
refused to appoint receiver.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of the individual. Such re-
maj kable event is treasured in the memory
and tn agency whereby the good health has
been attained is gratefully blessed. Hence il
is that so much is heard in praise OF Electric
Btters. So many feel they owe their resto'
ration to health to the use of the Great Al
terative and Tonic. IL you are troubled with
any disease of Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, OF
long or short standing, you will surely find re-
lief by the use of Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC
and 81 per bottle at Driess, Thompson 20. s
drugstore,
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Read the following: Mr.. c. Fl. Morris, New
ark, Ark, says: "was down with abcess of
lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced
me an incurable comsumptive. Began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
am now on my third bottle, and able to over
see the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made.
Jesse Middewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
Had it not been for DIR. Kings New Discov..
cry for Consumption | would have died OF
lung troubles Was given up by doctors. Am
now in best of health" Try 1t. Sample bot
tie free at Dreiss g. Thompson's Drugstore.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of a laxative and if the
father or mother be cOstive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use. so that it Is the best family rem
edy known and every family should
have a bottle. lS1-4-l9-u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
lhACauSe.

The killing of Bill Schmidt at Davenport
by Bolton, now appears to have been the re-
suit of some tale bearing INDUCED in by John
Schmidt, school teacher. who told Bolton
that Bill Smith had said, that he (BilD was the
father of Bottoms oldest daughter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
Building Permits.

Mary Lang, dwelling, Simpson
street, ward /.
San Antonio Gas Co, wall, Hous-
ton street, ward 3.
d. Saunders, dwelling, Chavez
street, ward 8.
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MADISON SQUARE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Y. NJ. C, A. NOTES
Marriage Licenses.

A. Maurer and Matilda Deusen.
Catarino Soils and Joaquina Cana
mar.
VIM. Schultz and Mamie Halnz.
Alfred North and Madaline Bour-
gOus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17

One Store house on a good business
street, and dwelling on large lots.
Price 81, 500, or will trade for desirable
country property. For particulars
cal on Hambleton, Hadley d Co.
S-15 II
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Fresh Carload of Buggles,

Carriages, spring wagons and phae-
t,s at reasonable prices. Hicks
horse and carriage depository, West
Nueva sIreet. G-20-l5t.
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Personal Notes.

Mr.. Simon Fest, jr., and family have
returned from visit to Mexico.
B. Friedenhaus is at the Maverick
from Austin.
s. A. Oliver, of Houston, is at the
Nenger.
Mrs. Scion Stewart, of Bracket, is
at the Mahncke.
Miss Holdsworth, of South Laredo
street, is Ill.
U. s. Commissioner J. d. Stevenson
is in Kerrville.
MIR. Eli Arnaud returned from
France last night.
Mr.. James V. French and wife left
for Fort Worth this morning.
n. n. Haggard, of Austin, is at the
Menger.
J. A. Hooper, Of Austin, is at the
Menger.
Captain o. Etting, of Fort Clark, is
at the MeIger.
Dick Strayhorn has returned from
Denver. He has added considerably
to his weight.
Captain n. Mackey and wife, of the
Maverick, are home again from their
coast trip.
w. H. Simms has returned from
Rockport, Corpus Christi and Aran-
sas city.
Mr.. Paul Bergeron returned last
night from La Belle France. He
saw the exposition, climbed the Eiffel
tower in an elevator for five francs,
again saw Notre Dame, Les Boule-
yards, and Sadi-Carnot.
Hon. H. NJ. Rector, ex-governor of
Arkansas, with his charming wife is
in the city on visit to their daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs Will
Iiams, of this city. 1t is long time
since the writer had the pleasure of
meeting the Governor, and hopes he
will derive great benefit from our de-
lightful climate while here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
Dallas Fair.

The LIGHT received very pleasant
call this morning from F. n. Oliver,
travelling agent for the Texas State
Fair and Dallas Exposition. Mr.. Oil
yer visits San Antonio to secure a
county exhibit at Dallas from Bexar
connty. Room for all agricultural and
meteorological produces free. Rail-
road contracts give all New England
and northwestern people thirty days
time on their return tickets after the
fair closes, to run over Texas and visit
the state. Dallas puts her best foot
foremost and expects 100, 900 strangers
this fall. No obstructionist council
there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17
San Pedro SPRINGS

The coolest and most popular resort
in the city. Concert every Sunday af-
ternOon and night, by the U. S. mill
tary band. 5-24-4m FRED KERBLE
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Ragland's Anticide.

Sure death to Ants-tO be had at
City Drug Store, No. s +. Commerce
st. 6-1S-tf
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Detailed Statement.

OF monies disbursed by County Treasurer
Ed Froboese from May LIST TO July 3lst,
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The Stockman's FrIend.


"Ragland's Screw Worm Annihil-
ator"-to be HAD at City Drug Store,
No. 8, +. Commerce st. 6-lS tt
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CHURCH NOTICES.

Trinity Methodist church: Preaching at IL
a. III. and $3.50 p. m. Sunday school at 4:30 p
IN. The public cordially invited to all SER
vices Chas. E. Giddings, pastor.
At Travis Park Methodist church tomorrow
preaching at III a. IN. and $50 p. N. by the
pastor. Young Peoples society D. m. Sun
day school at $3.50 a. IN. W. w. Pinson, pas
tor.
MADISON SQUARE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday school tomorrow at $50 a. m
Preaching services at IL a. m. conducted by
Rev. Geo. Robinson, U. S. chaplain. Christian
EndeavOr Young People'sJ prayer-meeting at
6 p. IN. A cordial invitation to all. Seats
free.
YIN. C. A. NOTES.
The usual gospel service of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held in
their rooms, SUNDAY ct 80 p. III Come and
help us sing j. II. Rea, act. sec'y.
Lecture by Henry Merryman, eX-pugilist,
at Breckenridge Grove, cornor Sixth and
Avenue b. Sunday $3.50 p. IN. EVERYBODY in
| Vited.
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SAN ANTONIO, August 9th. 1899.
ED FROB0ESE,
County Treasurer, Bexarcounty.
August 18th, 1882 examined and approved.
CT. wURZBACH, County Judge.
ATTEST: THAD w. SMITH,
Co. Cik BeXar Co.. Texas.
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Menger Hotel.
n. D. KAMPMANN, Fl. W. BROwDER
PROPRIETOR. CLERK.
'THE LEADING HOTEL IN The
SOUTH. WEST.
ALAMO PLAZA. SAN ANTONIO.

yiHaving been thoroughly oyerhauled and
renovated throughout, is now the largest and
most complete Hotel in the Southwest. Fine
billiard and bar rooms attached. Hot and
cold baths. Large sample rooms for COM
mercial men. Patronage of the travelling
public solicited. l0-56m
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City Sanitary Works clean vaults
and cesspools. TELEPHONE No. IL. I'm
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ED. FROBOESE,
County Treasurer Bexar County.
August 18th, 1859, examined and approved:
c. l.. WURZBACH,
County Judge,
Attest: THAD. W. SMITH,
County Clerk, Bexsr County.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17

Turkish and Vapor Baths,
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. 3-l7-d
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HILDEBRAND & s IT R CON- St:
ForSale or Trade.

Real Estate agents and examiners Of land
titles. "'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-17

welknown fact
ised the closing
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,5UO.UU SZ,5UU,UU
do hereby certify that the above statement
of moneys received and disbursed by me
during the term ending July 3lst, 1857, Is cor
rect. -
County Treasurer Bexar County.
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Strangely Assorted Friends.
A SUDDEN AFFECTION DEVELOPED BY FER


SUDDEN AFFECTION DEVELOPED BY A FIERCE
CAT FOR A RAT.
From Louisville, KY, letter.
A rat and cat may be seen playing together
almost any day at livery stable in this city.
The cat is big black Tom, with long whiskers.
a short tail and yellow eyes. The rat is sleek
and fat specimen of the genus rodent and has
cunning, but prosperous and contented look.
The cat Is fierceness and savagery itself and
bears the scars of innumerable battles, not
alone with rats and other felines but with dogs
as well, and he has never been whipped and
has never been known to decline a fight The
rat was canght i'll a wire trap one night last
week. He was so uncOmmonly large and looked
ugly he stood up on his hind legs and
ratified the wires of his cage that his captors re-
solved to have some sport with him and Tom.
The cat and he were. accordingly, taken over
to a neghboring saloon, the doors closed. holes
stopped up and a select few gathered to witness
the fight.
When the rat was turned loose from the cage
Tom was ready, and pounced upon him in
stauter. To the surprise of all, however, he
did not hurt him. His claws were sheathed.
and he plainly invited romp. The rat did not
understand his advances at first, but was soon
treasured, and would finally run from the men
to the cat for protection. In short time they
constantly, and seem to understand each other
perfectly. The rat climbs all over Toms back
pulls his ears and tail, and treats his big friend
with the utmost freedom. Both spend the
greater part of their time under the stove in
the stable Office, and large numbers of visitors
go there to witness the unusual friendship be-
tween such natural enemies.