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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER l6, 1889.
LOCAL NOTES.

The Rockport eXcursionists have
returned to this city.
Officer Poessmann got a man with
pistol yesterday.
The Baptist sociable for tonight
is postponed.
Bob Beebe is now in Hot Springs,
Ark, working at the Palace.
Mrs. Pauline Beitel, nee Newman,
is now at Hot Springs, Ark.
Probate court convened this
morning.
e. Perales, an escaped county con-
Vet, was brought in from San Marcos
yesterday.
Clerk Leslie is again on deck at
the Menger after spending his sum-
mer vacation in Galveston.
Opera House ushers: Issy Cahen,
Grant Armor, John and Albert Lock-
wood and Ed. GAM.
MIR. H. C. Quarles has been ap-
pointed assistant manager of the
Grand Opera House.
johnson Minter, who went to
Kansas City as hotel clerk, is now
in st. Louis.
The Jaegerlust Stiftungsfest, to
have been held yesterday, is post
poned until next Sunday.
An immense crowd will attend
the celebration at the Springs to-
night.
The fireworks of the celebration
at the Springs will be set off tomorrow
night. Tomorrow afternoon there
will be speech making.
Charles Martin, on Martinez
street, has been arrested for keeping
a vicious dog, which attacked color
ed woman and was beaten off by City
Attorney Bergstrom with cane.
Captain Hines, of Company c.,
Belknap Battalion, has recon sidered
his resignation, and is therefore cap
tain.
Deputy Sheriff Krempkau had a
lively chase on Acequia street after
Napoleon Knowles Saturday after
noon. Knowles Is an escaped county
convict. He was caught near the con-
vent bridge.
An affidavit against Albert Ru-
binstein, a piano dealer, has been
made before Justice McAllister. The
affiant charges embezzlement over
$40. The matter has grown out of a
transaction about piano. The grand
jury will investigate the case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
JOSKE BROTHERS
Looked Tall.

A gentleman who has been in the
heart of Mexico for about year, and
who has probably not seen a fashion
plate or ladies' journal in that length
of time, arrived in this city recently
and about the first ques ton he asked
of a married man who was friend Of
his, was, "What makes all the women
look so tall?"
Don't you know" asked the mar
ried man, with a look of superior
knowledge. "Where have you been ?"
"No, don't, and I've been in Mex
ico," said his friend. what causes
it ?"
"It's the fashion now for them to
wear pin back dresses and no
bustles, -" replied the married man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
Notice to Contractors.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. Is, 'S9.
Sealed bids will be received at my
office, room No. l6, Kampmann build
ing, from this date till Monday, 23d,
for moving grand stand at Fair
grounds from present location to loca-
ton staked out on north side of track,
opposite entrance gate. Right re
served to reject any and all bids.
LOUIS j. WORKMAN,
Sec'y and Gen'l Manager Until Fair
Assn. 9-16-7t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
s. A. p to Houston.

The first train through to Houston
Pass railway lines left this city at S:45
a. m. today. The road passes through
very fertile section of country aud
will open a territory hitherto unsup-
piled with railway facilities. 1t will
increase production and create a
market for San Antonio merchandise.
There are no flies on the S. A. p. aud
no receiverships in sight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you sat-
isfactory results, or in case of failure a re-
turn of purchase price. On this safe plan you
can buy from our advertised druggist bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief in every
case when used for any affection of Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Infiam-
nation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, etc., etc. 1t is pleasant and
ways be depended upon. Trial bottles free at
Dreiss, THOMPSON Co.'S. ll3-l8-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
The Verdict Unanimous

w. d, Suit, Druggist. Bippus, Ind, testitiess
II can recommend Electric Bitters as the VERY
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
Lief in every case. One man took six bottles,
ano was cured OF rheumatism of 10 years
vile. Ohio, affirms: THE best selling medi-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
per1ence. Is Electric Bitters." Thousands of
others have added their testimony 80 that the.
verdict Is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or,
Blood. Only half dollar bottle at DRESS,
THOMPSON & Co.'s, Drugstore. C2)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16

AT the Little Red Grocery, North
Flores street, for best female medi-
cine, "Orange Blossom" also kidney
cure, stomach powders, etc. Oil Inn
Best dry Cord and StoYe wood,
Anthracite and Bitumln0es Goals.
j. j. Olsen and Son, 4lO E. Houston
street. Tel. 4SS. 9-2-1ms
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
In a Fix,

Ant IN Richer was arrested yester-
day on a warrent issued by Justice
McAllister on an affidavit preferred
by Mrs. Lecbuer charging him
with seduction of his daughter.
Richer, she says has promised for
three months to marry the girl, but
Saturday married another woman in
Boerne. Richer boarded with Mrs.
Lechner for four years. He gave
$500 bond.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
Children EpJou

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing, effects of Syrup of Figs,
when IN need of laxative and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gra flying results follow its
use, SO that it Is the best family REM
coy known and every family should
have bottle. (85-4-1o.tfS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
CAUTION TO MOTHERS.

Every mother is cautioned against giving
her child laudanum or paRegoric; 1t creates an
unnatural craving for stimulants which kills
the mind or the child. Acker's Baby Soother
is specially prepared to benefit children and
cure their pains. 1t is harmless and contains
no Opium or Morphine. Sold by Ragland &
M
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
Only $500

Will buy well established grocery business
in good location, near center of city, two sto-
ry brick house, fine cellar, two dwelling hous-
es, wine cellar, stables, etc. Situated on cor
ner lot, with water and gas, Apply early to
JOHN T. HAMBLETON & Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16

DIR. Lowry begs to say in regard
to the testimony of Miss Ort at the
coroner's inquest over the remains of
Mr.. tanner, that he has no corns and
tanner was not treating him at all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
PIMPLES ON THE FACE

Denote an impure state of the blood and are
looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker's
Blood Elixir will remove all impurities and
leave the complexion smooth and clear There
Is nothing that will so thoroughly build up the
constitution, purify and strengthen the whole
system. Sold by RAGLAND Il Co. (5l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16

We have lots of new goods, Fine
gold pins, platinum and gold cuff
buttons and lockets for gents and
ladies wear. BELL BROS, established
1882
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16

-Masury's liquid paints will cover
more surface, last longer, and fade
less than any paints on the market.
Especially adapted to this climate.
3-27-ly B. G. RELY & Co., Ag'ts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16
The Stockman's FrIeDd

highlands Screw Worm Ami
hilator"-to be had at City Drug
Store, No s, E. Commerce st. 9-ls If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-16

Cardinal Lavigerie proposes the for
nation of an independent national
committee on the slavery question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
TWELVE ACRES SUNK
AN ALARMING PHENOMENON IN
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY.
The Depression sixty Feet Deep and Large
Trees Almost Buried
from Sight,

To sce twelve or fifteen acres Of dry land
on hillside high above the water-leve'
gradually sink until IL goes down below
Che surrounding territory TO o depth rang
iuc from three TO sixty feet Is an exceed
inrlv remarkable thing.
Whom there IS such an occurrence il be
comes matter well calculated not only 10
erca.e interest but alarm.
TMeis just what may now be seen on
Srrnr nl Mr.. W. b. Gatlng's farm of
Dht u.rrd acres. which is located on
rh.wo-t -.. oi the Appomat;ox river. IN
Clio county ct Prince George about five
u.l,. below tle ciiy ~ Petersburg.
There Was an " eruption on this farm
about month ago which had some SEM
lIa..e of volcano. but after the mp
aea,al thcro was neither lava. smoke. nOI
lrc. This was followed by "a fissure IN the
.rnunl small ai first. but which opened
.aluaiiv until it was three feet wide, and
tHru clmo this depression, which, though
gradual. PSI -nmcv bat alarming ia ITS cha
... f.. Ur.. Is. .nrt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
MANCHESTER IN SHORT SPACE.
Remains Sent to Hcnderson-Sale of Ches-
terneId Land-Personal, dc.

The remains Of Mr. Samuel White. who
was drowned Sunday night near the Belle
I.le bridge. where he and several COM
uauions were bathing, and whose body was
found Tuesday evening near the Peters
burg railroad bridge. were taken 20 Hen
derson, \. c., Yesterday on the 3 +. VI.
train on the Richmond and Danyllle rail-
road. A large number of trends or tue
deceased were at the depot. and the re-
mains were accompanied to Henderson by
Messrs. Willie Mathews. II. j. JcWett,
James Hewlett, and Rosser Moody:
The Hustings Court was engaged yester-
dav ia the consideration of chancery mat
ters. The cases Of the numerous liquor
dealers indicted for the sale of liquor 30
minors and on Sunday are set for trial to-
dag. 4 number Of witnesses have Deen
summoned.
During the past week deeds Of bargain
and sale embracing a little over NlO0 ,OuO
worth of property have been admitted 90
record in the office Of the clerk OF the
County Court of Chesterfield. Most or
the property named IN these deeds Is IN
the vicinity of Manchester. and comprise
the SDriug-Hill tract the Grove farm, the
Duustan farm, aud the Mason tract. ! ne
sale. Of land in some other portions OF the
county have also been very active.
1t is reported that the SOuth-Side Land
and Improvement Company Which recent
ly purchased the upper part of Spring-
Hill tract. embracing Forest-llhl PARK and
the Old stone house above Reedy creek,
contemplate erecting handsome hotel
and summer resort. Some of the stock
holders i'm the company are Baltimore capl-
talists. and 10 is understood that they are
very favorably impressed With the scheme
At the meeting of the City Council Fri
dav night the Street Committee Will re-
commend that the road-Ded of Ninth street
from Hull TO Maury streets and the road
bed of Fourteenth street from HUI 10
Perry be paved. This work IS sadly need
ed and when il is accomplished there Will
be general rejoicing.
Mr.. Willie b. Bradley and bride (n(e
Johnson) have returned from their
bridal tour. which extended a. far as Ma
cara. and are for the present stopping with
Mr. p. J. White, on south Third street,
Richmond. -,
Mrs. John II. Ingram, Miss Florence
Sublett. and Miss Clara Ingram have re-
turned from the seashore.
Misses Lizzie and Maggie Crowley OF
! Washington. are visiting Mr.. John O'Brlen
on Cowardiu avenue.
Miss Lou Sublett has returned from a
pleasant visit to her sister IN Powhatan
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18

Main. Floyd. Grove. Park. Franklin, and
Grace streets. The trouble with you peo-
pie" said he, "is your orders 10 tho motor
men 90 fill UP gaps after the cars run sevc-
raj IN O bunch he told Mr.. Farrell that
he had shown patience long enough. He
would discharge the men before him, but
hereafter he intended 10 enforce the city
ordinance. The bell must be rung az every
crossing so warn vehicles in front. and the
cars must not run over six miles an hour:
Tho Court further called the attention Of
the Superintendent 90 the fact that the
bells on the cars should be kept in better
condition. Many OF them, he said, will
not ring at all.
superintendent Farrell thought it would
be hut lust 10 the m0tOr-mcn that IN future
when an officer notices the failure on the
part Of one of the men 10 ring his bell and
intends reporting him 20 board the car and
inform the man so as TO give HIM an Uppor-
tunitv 90 prepare for his defence The de-
fence also claims that they are not required
10 ring the bells except where there Is some
thing or some one in front Of the car. It's
held that there is no law 20 make them ring
AZ every corner. and especially IN the West
End. where the territory Is sparsely settled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
WHO S,MRS. wINSLOW?

Asthisouestion ls frequently asked, We will sim
plysay that she Is lady who for upwards OF forty
years has untiringly devoted her time and tai
en,s a. a female Physician and Nurse, princi-
psuy among children. sho has especially stu
died the constitution and wants Of this numerous
class. and, as result OF this e1ort aud practical
knowledge. obtained in lifetime spent as
nurse aud physician, she has compounded a
soothing syrup for children teethins IL ope-
rates Ike magic-gying rest and health and IS
moreover surs 10 regulate the bowels In con-
sequence OF this article, Mrs. Winslow Is becom-
ing world-renowned as benefactor OF her race.
children certainly do RISE UP and bless her; es-
pecially Is this the case In this city Vast quan-
Titles Of the Soothing Syrup are DAILY sold aud
used hore. We think Mrs. Winslow has lmmor-
talizsd her name by this Invaluable article, and
we sincerely believe thousands OF children have
been saved from an early grave by 10 timely
USE. and that millions yet unborn will share It's
benefits and unto In calling her blessed. NO
MOTHER las discharged her duty her suffering
little one. in our opinion, until she has given 4;
tho benefit OF Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup.
Try II. mothers, TRY IT sow.-Lddies Visitor. Ne"
YORK city. sold ~ all druggistA twenty-five
cents bottle. lAzo-e0o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
A PORTSMOUTH FIRE.
A NEW HOUSE FIRED BY AN iNcEN-
DIARY.
Acauitted-The Assault Upon Mr. Thomp-
son still a Mystery-Nary-fsrd
Matters.
rcorr,pondence o, the Richmond Di,pa,ca.I

lJorrcapOuuenco OF Ano hleuiuNuA bi'bof~H-i
NORFOLK. July II, 1889.
This morning about daybreak new
dwelling house on South street, IN Ports
mouth. belonging 10 Thomas Colding, was
fred by an incendiary and very badly
damaged. The FIRE department succeeded
in saving the property adjoining and ex.
tinguishing the FIRE IN the dwelling. All
insured.
In the County Court to-day Henry
Adams (colored) was placed on trial for
shooting and killing James Brown at
negro dance at the Three Stores. near
ChurcLland. A large number Of witnesses
who were at the merry-making were in at
tendance. hut Adams was acquitted.
Mr.. j. Il. Thompson, the real estate
agent who was so badly butcheIcd IN At
lantic City last night, has been taken TO
st. Vincent's Hospital. His skull Is frac-
tured in several places and fourteen pieces
of bone have been removed. Mr.. Ihomp-
son refuses to diyulge the name OF his as
sailant.
George Cafce. the negro who burned the
residence aud murdered Rev. +. G, Clarke
and four of his family at London Bridge.
will be taken 70 Princess Anne for trial at
next months term of the court
The South-Street Baptist chapel VIII b'
| dedicated next Sabbath. Rev. \. B. oun
away. of Churchland. VIII prca. h the dedi
/ catory sermon. and several other Bapts'
ministers will take part.
/ A batch of Republican sbipkeepers were
appointed in the uayy-yard yesterday, ant
went in to-day.
! Professor Charles W. Balm, of Ports
mouth. now of Captain McCabe's Higf
/ School i'm Petersburg has been elected d
member of the American Pathological As
sociation at Lafayette College, Pensylya
! MIA.
The sloop-of-war Constellation went on
| Of commission yesterday and lald M. II
will be October before she Is ready for sea
and there viii be no practice cruise Oh th'
| midshipmen this year.
! A Richmond firm secured the contract {,
uniform the newly organized Portsmouth
/ Rifles.
The new Chicf-of Police c. +. Pottis
/ First-Assistaut p. NJ. Mordeci, and Socyn'
/ Assistant VI. j. Nollines qualified b,ior'
| the Mayor this morning. &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
BEFORE JUSTICE cRUTcHFlELD.
Sent On for Felonious Assault-Othcr
Gases.


The most important case before the Po-.
lice Court Yesterday morning was tnat OF
PhHip Holmes (colored) charged with as
soultino striking. and wounding August
Mol with q rock. with intent TO XIII. HlieS
3. Jackson. the colored attorney appeareu
a. counsel for the accused. ~,
Nr MOll. who Is ticket agent AT ths hlcn-
1nopd and Danyille depot, testified that the
accused came TO the ticket-window lues-
dav afternoon and IN a very abrupt ana IN
sulting manner threw down some money
and demanded o ticket to Powhatah sla-
tion. ..1 .
NIr. Moll asked Holmes if he wanted a
first or secOnd-clas- ticket. ,,., r..
"D-nit, - replied Holmes, there Is the
Mr. Mou told Holmes such language as
that was not permitted. as the ladies' VIM
dow was next TO him.
Holmes became very insolent ana CON
tinucd % use improper language until ne
received his ticket, when he lett.
Mr. Moll lett his Office. followed Holmes
down The platform. and when he overlook
him. seized him i'm the collar and slapped
his laws. then picking up stick, struck ~
him. Holmes picked up stone. ana holu-
inp ii i'm his hand. struck Mr.. Mol on the
forehead inficting an ugly cash ABOUT
three inches long
The accused was sent on 10 the Eranu
iurv. Giles Jackson made speech IN de-
/ fence of Holiness conduct, which was Sc
vCrelv criticised.
George BeN. james Bruce, and Ernest
Simons Cali coloreN were charged win
throwing rocks at and striking Hazel Deia-
ruo. the clild OF c. G. Delarue.
The accused are some Oi the Nintn-stree'
paIg. against whom frequent complaints
I have been made. Mr.. Delarue testile that
/ the negro boys were fighting roc k-batti j.
YESTERDAY afternoon, and his little chlld'
/ who was i'm front of his house, was struck;
/ with rock. Another witness ldentiheo
james Bruce as the boy who struck the
/ child.
Bruce was fined - and costs. The others
were fined 81 each and costs. ..,
Daniel Braxton (coloredl. charged VIII
stealing one coat worth cl and par OF
/ shoes Of the value of S4-the property OF
/ George 1r.mmcr-Was sent on to the sTaho
/ jury. ,...,.-
/ beating Alice Morton, his wife. Fined Sl'
+ and costs.
John II. Grimes (coloredl. assaultlng anc
/ beating Matte Grimes. Continued uhu
] f,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
GIVEN A HIGH OFFICE.
Colonel Henry T. Douglass Chief Engineer
of the B. and o. system.

fi ilif H. anu " FN"A' Tvs
Colonel Henry r. Douglas, formcrlypof
Richmond. now OF Baltimore. after spend-
inc n few laws at the Princess Anne Hotel
virginia Beach, and old Point reached
here from the latter place last night and
found awaiting him the following telegram
.from personal friend who Is connected
with the Baltimore and ONO railroad sys-
tenn: 100
colonel H. T.. D0uglGS Cl1J EHJaeT Ht@-
faorelaud Chib. Hie'mopd:
Whitaker Joins me in CONCENTRATIONS
and best wishes upon your appointment
today to the position of chief engineer OF
the entire Baltimore and Ono system.
EDWARD POTrs, in.
Colonel Douglas was for many years
superintendcnt of the Nork-BlNcr railroad;
and went from here to the Baltimore ana
Ohio. and was that company's engineer IN
the construction of the line from Bait l.
more 10 Philadelphia and New YORK. lie
is an engineer of great accomplishments
and ioius with professional skill ahaOulty
which makes him very popular.
He also received here the following tele-
gram:
BALTIMORE, MD, July II, 1889.
Colonel n. T. Douglas. ChaJ EngnoeI HeSi-
yuore.dnd Chlb Richmond, Va;
General Hastings wires that Governor
Reayer and himself viii be greatly pleased
To- have YOU meet them at Bedford Springs
Pa. on Saturday next 10 spend SUNDAY
with thom. They viii be there on an an
nual inspection Of the Fifth regiment. &c.
Asks answer. EDwARD POTIs, JB.
10 this the Colonel replied that his en-
raqemonts would probably prevent his ac-
cepting the kind invitation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
View aud Virginia Beach before returning


home.
Mrs. J. Guvernator has left the city for
Baltimore, Philadelphia. and Atlantic CITY,
Sergeant Hulce, of the Third district,
was unfortunate enough to lose his badge
yesterday.
Mr.. ]. +. Lewis and children have left
the city for Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
Atlantic City.
Rev. J. Powell Garland, presiding elder
Of the Richmond district, is reported sick
at his home in Lynchburg.
Miss Jennie Otey, of 81 north Eighth
street left yesterday for Staunton to visit
her friend Miss Valley Hoover.
Miss Lila Null has returned home
after pleasant visit 10 Clayton, Del, &C
companied by her friend, Miss Lillian
Book.
Mr.. william Henry Jones and family
have returned TO the city, after few
months trip abroad visiting England, Ire
land. Scotland, and the Paris Exposition.
Mrs. Pearl Tyler Ellis, daughter of the
late Mrs. ex-President Tyler. and her niece,
Miss Julia Spencer, are the guests of Mrs.
Henry Gottlieb. No. 1916 east Broad street
Relatives here of Mr.. Basil b. Gordon
received no information Yesterday as %
his condition. but when they last heard
from him he was improving. lie Is at At.
lantic City, and his bedside Is surrounded
/ by kinfOlks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-18
WILL OF Mr.. NJ. 3. FLYNN.

AiIofIis Property Goes to His Widow.
The following is from the New York TI1-
Jto,e of Yesterday, and has special interest
to our people, inasmuch as Alr. Flynn owns
valuable and important properties here;
The will of Maurice b. Flynn was hlcd
for probate Yesterday. lie gives all his
propcrty 10 his wife, who Is made sole eX-
ecuirix. With regard 10 his daughter Vera,
aped two. he SAYS " am not unmlndiul OF
the fact thai / have child named era
Int as She il IN the care and custody Of my
beloved wife have made no disposition Of
INV estate 10 her. in the full belief that my
beloved wife Will have due regard for her
future welfare and happiness
The VIII is dated az lrvlngton. \. Y
Julv 6. 1859 The witnesses are John L.
Mum and Edward Beers Jr.