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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

THE Potato DIsEAsE-In Den
mark, some interesting and perhaps
very valuable, researches into the po-
tato disease have been made by Prof.
j. l.. Jensen. The disease is found to
consist OF fungus, whose spores are
carried by the wind, and which first
attacks the foliage of the plants. 1t
spreads to the tubers in about seven
days by spores washed down from the
stem and foliage. Considering these
facts, it was thought that the tubers
might be protected by moulding the
soil into broad ridge, 8 or inches
high and 10 or II inches wide, after
the first wedding, and a further earth
ing up on one side only-causing the
plants TO bend SO that the spores
would fell away from the ridges
within seven days after the appear
ancs of the disease on the foliag q.
Some $50 farmers are said to have ex-
perimented in this way, with these
astonishing results: Where no mould
ing or earthing up was done, the per-
centage of diseased potatoes was "a;
where the moulding was imperfect,
u; and where the moulding was per.
feet, only l. Infection during harvest
was prevented by allowing the tubers
10 remain in the ground for a month
after the whitening of the tops.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

PAIN JOY.-A German anatomist
has called the attention Of his class
to certain hysterical women who are
affected with kind of "pain joy
not only experiencing no pain from
surgical nutilation, but having a
NOR bid desire to bear without anHs-
thetics operations which should prove
very painful A young woman was
introduced who had seriously injured
her lower jaw during a paroxysm of
hysteria, but who had insisted upon
having the necessary removal of part
of the jaw and ligature Of two arter-
les performed wi thout an an9sthetic,
and subsequently declared that the
operations had given her great pleas
ure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

The snails' eggs are not SO numerous nor
yet so microscopic as those of the eel. Their
claim to notoriety rests solely upon their
reputation for extraordinary vitality, which
claim, were it not for the testimony of
some eminent naturalists, would be beyond
belief. 1t is claimed for them that they
may be dessicatcd in a red not furnace I'M
til reduced to minuteness barely visible,
and that they will again regain their origi
nal bulk and dimensions upon being damp
ened that then the young may be brought
forth successfully, as though the eggs had
never been molested. When it was found
that heat had 10 appreCiable effect upon
them extreme cold was tried.
Dauber, of Stockholm, kept them frozen
in ice for eighteen months, yet they Matched
when removed rs readily as if they had al
ways been in their native element. Next
artificial cold was tried. \ phial of the
eggs was submitted to q temperature of
what would be equal to 100 dogs. below
the zero mark Of Fahrenheit, still their vi
tally did not seem to be injured in the
least.-St. Louis Republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

A REMARKABLE PRESERvATIvE.-
A Belgian chemist has found that the
green tar left af er extracting the oil
from the white bark of the birch will
effectually preserve even the most
delicate textures from decay. 1t
Yields neither acid nor alkaloid, is
remarkably fluid in alcoholic solu-
ton, and when once dried resists
even the action of alcohol.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

ANOTHER SII.K.-A ST distance hav-
ing all the essential qualities of silk
has been made from wild hemp by
Nayemura Sakusaburo, of Hikone,
Japan. The plant grows on moors
and hillsides, and could becultivated.
The fibre is strong and glossy, and
several silk factories are said to have
found it to be in no way inferior to
silk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

The manufacture of wood pulp by Elk
mans process for paper making is carried
on at Bonne-Nouvelle, in Dieppe. The pulp
is sold to paper mills in France, and mostly
used, together with rags, for the manufact-
ure of various kinds of paper
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11
ghe Daily Eight.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER II, 1890.

A NEW IDEA.-A recent contract
provinces for street lighting in Paris
on a novel plan. Power is distribu-
ted by the compressed ar system to q
great number OF of small motors, each
Of which supplies electricity for
small mum Der of lamps.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11
The consequences.

The Teacher-Well, young man, did you
deliver that note to your father about your
conduct?
The Truant-Ye-yes, sir.
The Teacher-Did it raise a breeze?
The Truant--Yes, sir-a spanking breeze.
-Pittsburg Bulletin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

COLD WAvEs.--A cold wave is de-
fined by Prof I. Russell as a fail in
temperature ia twenty-four hours of
20 degrees over an area of $4,000
square miles, the temperament some
part of this area descend ng to 80 de-
grees Between 1880 and 1890 no less
than 69l cold waves were recorded in
the United States. In the great cold
wave of Jan. II 1882, the fall of2O de-
grees extended over an area of DOL
600 square miles, and the fall of ten
degrees included 2 $4,000 square
miles. In six cold waves of the ten
years the area of the fall of 20 degrees
was more than a million square miles.
Cold waves follow a day after an
area OF low pressure, or occur to the
southeast of an area of high pressure,
reaching their greatest extent when
both conditions are present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-12-11

ARTIFICIAL SKULL SHAPNG.-As-
tonishipg succesS has attended the
efforts of DIR. Lahnelongue, an emil
nent specialist of Paris, to give iutel-
ligence to little idiot girl. Though
four years old, the child could neither
walk nor stand and never smiled
nor took notice of anything. The
doctor concluded that the abnormal
narrowness of the head INSTRUCTED
the growth of the brain, and in May
last he made an incislon in the center
of the skull and cut piece of bone
from the left side. The result was
marvellous. Within less than a
month the child could walk, and she
has become quite bright-playing
smiling, and taking notice of every
thing around her,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
A SILK FIRM FAILS.
One Of the Largest Houses in New York in
TrOuble-Various Causes Attributed.

| One Of the Largest Houses IN New York in
TrOUble-Various Causes Attributed.
NEW YORK. April IA big failure in
the silk trade was announced to-day
that of the welI-known firm of Louis
FRANKIE & Co., silk importers, 10 Grand
street, who are also manufacturers Of
thrown silk'at Patterson, N. j. Louis
FRANKIE and H. W Strauss partners of the
firm, made a general assignment without
preference to Lawyer Adolphus H Stoi-
Der. There were rumors current several
days ago that the silk house was 60 in
trouble, - but the trade had no idea that
the firm of Louis FRANKIE & Co. were en-
barrassed, as they were supposed to have
q capital of at least $500 900. Sympathy
is expressed for the firm and it is hoped
they will get an extension of time. The
liabilities are 5000, 900, with nominal as
sets of 81 200 900. The causes attributed
for the embarrassment are inability to
use money to meet maturing obligations,
stringency of the money market, stop
page of accommodations by banks and
losses by recent failures in Paterson. 1t is
SAID the firm lost it all in the silk
trade, that they have been carrying a
great many small concerns VINO don Z
pay promptly, and find difficulty in max
ing collections. Other outside accounts
are large, and they were liberal in cred
Its. They imported the bulk of their raw
silk from France, China and Japan,
and deal in the local market. They
are said to be one of the firms
who bought heavily in raw silk in 1888,
when prices we're low, and made a big
profit. They generally carried stock
of about $500, 900. Their paper hereto
fore had sold at low rates and was gilt
edged, but recently it is said they found
difficulty in disposing of it, although
their financial position was unquestioned
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18

and thus only two places remain to be
filed, those filled now by Messrs. Nichol-
son and Wray. Mr.. Nicholson is expected
to retain his chair, and Col. r. NJ q.
Wynne is out for the other.
1.-The impression that I am in anyway
interfering with the course of events
in the Fourth ward election is totally I'M
founded, - was the remark of Mayor
Pendleton last night. 1.-The announce
ment of opposition to Mr.. Bailey made
this afternoon was as much of surprise
to me as to any other citizen. l am
playing hands off IN this business. -
The new administration in city affairs
has made arrangements by which the
city will be much more tidy in appear
ance and more safe for pedestrians in
the dark. Any one now who has any
old tin or iron refuse or anything of that
kind which is usually dumped in back
alleys or on vacant lots to the disfigure-
ment of the city can have it removed by
simply placing it in q convenient place
for the city employees to get it. If this
is done any time during the nexr ten
days the city authorities will see to it
that it is removed and one more nui-
sance disposed of.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
LOCALITIES.

A marriage license was issued yester-
day to G. W. Washington apd Mrs. An
ME Switzerland.
Professor w. R. Whitehead gives a
soiree at the closing of his dancing school
on the evening of April 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Walker are re-
jolcng over the arrival of nine pounds of
sweet girlhood at their house.
John Hancock, who escaped from the
jail, failed to fall into the sheriff s
hands, as was expected, and is still
on the wing, with two officers in hot pur-
suit.
The rumOred opposition to w. J.
Bailey in the Fourth ward has material
lied and John F. Moore has announced
his candidature for the position of alder
man to fill the uneXpired term.
The protracted meeting under the aus
pices Of the First Methodist church is re-
sulting in much good. Quite a number
of persons have professed religion and
joined the church. Services every Gay
at 4 D. m and 1880 p. m.
The work being Gone to find acoommo-
dations for the visitors to the Baptist
convention is thorough and calculated to
produce the best Of results, but there can
be no extravagant estimate within
reasonable bounds of the numbers who
will be here on that occasion.
a remarkable runaway occurred on
Fourth street Yesterday afternoon,
which resulted in badly bruised face
for Hebert Austin and badly dilspi-
dated carriage 1t was wonder that both
horse and driver were net seriously in
jured in the mad course of the team.
The farmers who congregated on the
square yesterday were rejoicing over the
recent rainfall. They say it came just in
time to boom the cotton which has just
been planted, and was also very favor
able to corn and oats which are dong
finely under the present weather re-
gime.
The outlook for the state medical con-
Yention which meets here on April % Is
quite flattering. The attendance will
probably include representatives from
every. county of the state and nearly
ezsrs town of any Importance in the
Same territory. The proceedings as out
lined in the programme promises to be Of
unusual interest.
1t was by an oversight that the election
of members of the school board TO fill
VACANCIES was not conducted at the last
meeting of the city council. The matter
will come before The next meeting, how
ever. Since Col. a. j. Chambers failed
of election to the sldermanie board he
viii retain his place on the school board,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
THE GAZETTE: FoRT WORTH. TEXAS FRIDAY. April IS

luton to-day. all the directors being
present except Senator Stanford:
Whereas, the recent election of @. p.
Huntington to the presidency of this
company affords a fitting occasion for
the expression of our appreciation of the
services of his predecessor in that office,
therefore be it
Resolved, that we hereby tender
OF Hon Leland Stanford our
thanks for the uniform courtesy
which he has displayed in the conduct of
the office he has filed and for the in
tegrity and ability with which he has dt-
rected the affairs of this company, and
while we welcome his successor to the
office which he now fills, we tender to
our former president our hearty wishes
that he may realize the prosperity and
happiness which are the fitting reward of
long life of earnest activity and high
purpose.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Lewis a. Grant of Minnesota.


Gen. Lewis A. Grant of Minnesota,
who has just been appointed to fill the
office of assistant secretary of war, was
born in Vermont, and is sixty years old &.
He is q lawyer by profession, and until
his recent promotion from civil to Official
life, was actively engaged in practice in
Minneapolis. At the outbreak of the
war he was partner in one of the lead
ing law firms of Vermont. Gen. Grant
entered the army as major of the Fifth
Vermont regiment September, 1861.
He rose by regular promotions to the
rank Of brigadier- general April 27, 1864,
and commanded the called Vermont
brigade'' to the close of the war. This
brigade was well known as one of
the best lighting brIgades of Sedg-
wick S corps, and Gen. Grant record
of hard service is second to none 1t was
on the dine held by this division that Gen.
Sheridan formed his forces later in the
day. Gen. Grant received the brevet
rank Of major general October IS, 1864,
''for gallant and meritOrious services in
the present campaign before Richmond,
Va. and in the Shenandoah valley -
Ho was appointed August %, 1866,
lieutenant colonel of the Thirty sixth
infantry, L. s. A e, but declined the aD-
pointment. His appointment was re-
commended by the Minnesota senators,
by Mr.. Snider, the member from Mime
apOlls, and by Governor Gear and others
from Iowa. He is near personal FRIEND
OF Secretary Proctor, which no doubt
aided materially his appointment as as
sistant secretary Of war.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
OPTIONS AND FUTURES.
A Petition Setting Forth Why Butterw0rthi
Bill Should Not Fas.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE board room
on the produce exchange was flooded this
morning with copies of the bill entitled 8
GA bill defining options and futures aud
imposing special taxes on deal
ers therein and for other pur-
poses, - otherwise known as the
Butterworth house of Representatives bill
There were also good supply OF lengthy
protests addressed to the house Of repre-
sentatives signed by David s. Jones'
yice-president of the exchange, by order
of the board OF managers. The pro-
test was q lengthy affair, winch
stated that its ground was thai.
the bill would be injurious to the legIt-
mate commercial interests of the coun-
try. 1t also stated that should tE'
measure become law no farmer would
be able to market his crop at high prices,
whereas under the present method Oh
trading he can avail himself at any mo-
ment of rise in the market to sell ms
property for some future delivery to ad-
vantage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Hebrew Riot,

NEW YORK, April IA riot on a
small scale took place tonight at the
American Star hall, in East Broadway {.
q meeting to consider whether they
should stay out on strike, having left
a tailor shop because they could not get
higher wages.
When Louis Riebensky came along the
strikers called Riebensky q spy and
pounded him so severely that he ran
bleeding to the Eldridge street police
station. Two policemen went out to lose
for his assailants and we're attaoke6 by
them. Several strikers were arrested
and locked up.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18

Special to the Gazette
GALVESTON, TEX. April 17.-The sui
of john X. Wright against the Texas
standard oil company for SIS 600 damage
to person received while an employe OF th'
company, which has been on trial in the
district court for the past two days, was
decided tonight by the jury awarding
plaintiff $500.
Alexander Bond, an emDloye Of th5
Lone star Touring mills, was caught ID
the elevator tonight and badly if moi
fatally crushed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18

roads for subsidies, making the loan
either with banks, the railroads them
selves or private parties. He also prom
lses that subsidies will not be increased
nor new ones granted, and states that
this is merely conversion of the debt to
the railroads. This was presented to
congress and will assuredly be approved
by unanimous vote, as every proposition
from the government usually is.
1t is stated that the loan is already ar
ranged and is awaiting the conclusion of
legal technlcalitIes.
This afternoon q terrible hailstorm
prevailed throughout this city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
PERSONAL.

c. A. Cosby of Chicago-is in the city,
stopping at the Ellis.
William Bondies, a prominent citizen
of Forney, Tex, is in the city.
w. H. Murdoch of New Orleans is
visiting his brother, c: H. Murdoch of
the Ellis.
J. E. Schroeder and C. F. Miller of
Cheyenne, Wyo., are in the city on
business.
John L. Pendery of Leavenworth.
Kan. is guest of E. C. and D. w. c.
Pendery of Fort Worth.
Col. J. Peter Smith has returned from
his Eastern trip, the better in health for
the change and renewed energy for the
good work.
Messrs. 81 B. Smith, f. W. Taylor
and Louis Mas have been summoned to
do duty as jurors at Dallas at the coming
session OF the Federal court.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
River Falling ut Helena.

HELENA, ARK, April Il 1t is now
acknowledged by those who are well in
formed 1oncerning river matters that the
highest point has been reached by the
flood at this place and that from this time
on that there will be q decline if there is
no heavy rain above. Although since
the last reading Of the gauge there has
been rise Of several inches, yet the
river commenced to fall this morning
and is about half an inch below last
night. The rainfall during the past
twenty-four hours is one and one-half
inches.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18

ELIZABETH, N. j., April 17.-Every available
inch of space was filled by race oers to-day,
tempted by the continuation of pleasant weather
and prospects of good sport. The track was
dusty.
First race-Five and one-half furlongs. Blue
Rock, first; Meridena, second; Tipstaff, third.
Time, l:093a.
Second race-Half mile. Best Boy, won;
Hands Off. second; Lottie, third. Time, .5l34
Third race-One and one-sizteenth miles.
Time, t:52I$.
Fourth race-Ope-half mile. Eclipse won;
Terrifer, second; Gray Rock, third. Time,
Fifth race-One mile. Watterson won; Sam
Morse, second; Kingbridge, third. Time,
lisa.
Sixth race-One and one-sixteenth miles
King Crab, first; Eon; second; Martin Russell,
third. Time l:5I.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
In Favor of Working Glasses.

OTTAWA, ONT. April II 1t is under
stood that the government has under
consideration an important measure
drawn up by the secretary of state with
a view of Offering the working classes
the advantages of a'gigantio scheme OF
cooperative insurance, and that an en-
deavor will be made to get the bill
through during the present session.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Irishmeu in Session.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, April l7.-At the
evening session of the committee of the
Irish National League resolutions were
adopted indorsiug the action of the off,
GERS OF the league, and reaffirming con-
fdence in the policy pursued 10
secure nome rule, congratu-
lating the members of the
league on the recent electoral victories,
and favoring continuance of the good
WORK until home rule is established,
No reply having been received to the
cablegram sent Sir ParDell yesterday
about q convention, al a3fourGment was
taken till to-m0rrow when an answer is
expected
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Memphis Races.

MEMPHIS, TENN, April Fifth day of the
spring meeting of the new Memphis jockey club
weather was threatening. attendance large and
track slow. Favorites went down all along the
line and the bookies for the first time carried OF
the money.
First race-Purse $3.50, for -year-olds. half
mile. Annie Brown won; Phiiora, second; Black
Knight, third. Time, :5312.
Second race-Selling, purse $3.50, seven fur
longs. Mary H won; Carlton, second; Bonnie
Annie, third. Time, 1917.
Third raceT-The Tennessee brewing company
stakes, filies, three years old, $1,000 added, one
and one-eighth mile, Lady Blackburn, Won;
Mariek, second; Fairy Queen, third,
Time, POL.
Fourth race-Purse $500. one and one-six-
teenth mile. Hocksey won; Hypocrite, second;
Ernest, third. Time, 1853.
Fifth race-Selling, purse $3.50, one mile.
Mountain won; Willie NJ, second; Carrie
Burke, third. Time, 1871.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Stabbed by Unknown Parties.

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Ten, April Thames
Mcbride was found lying near the Inter
national depot last night and it was dis
covered that he had been seriously
stabbed in many parts Of the face and
hody. His injuries were dressed and he
was sent TO the hospital, where he now
lies. Mcbride at the time was under the
influence of liquor. He remembers
some one springing out and cutting him,
Hnt does notknow the party and can say
40 hing more on the matter. His
wounds, which are of q serious nature,
were dressed and the injured man is rest
ing easy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Died at AlvaradO.

Special to the Gazette.
ALvARADO, TEX, April I'm. G.
weeks past, died yesterday at 2 o. clock
p. m. and was buried this evening. He
leaves a wife and four children to mourn
his loss. He had not touched thing to
eat or drink in ten days up to the time of
his death
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
To Pay Railway subsidies.

ETcCTe1 % the Gazette
CITY OF MEXICO, April l7.-FInance
Minister Dublan, under date OF the 18th,
sends a communication TO congress in
which, after mentioning the great
progress in railroad building here
eu3 the consequent large amount of sub
sa,es granted by the government which
.-ruuts have been aud are being paid
custom honses, he demands the
ataa- Zluon TO negotiate not TO exceed
a.ount actually owing to the rail-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Visiting Merchant.

Among the buyers from a distance in
the city yesterday were: H. A. Rain
water, Norman, I. T.; Sam Daube.
Ardmore, l. t.: r. T. Valentine, Sid
ney; J. u. Moore, Bowie; John Walker,
Grandview; W. n. Daggett, Justin; B :.
Barnard, Agnes; Mr.. Ingalls,, Brazos
station; W. L. Gwaltuey, Bowie; w. G. !.
Dabney, Thorpe Springs; J NJ. Milan,
Cleburne; 6 DeBerry, Stephenvills;
Mr.. Moore, Bedford; E. L. Bill, Mans
field.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Killed While Irving to ESQ ape.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April II
Charles Weber, a convict, who was serv-
ing a ten years sentence in the state
penitentiary at Folsom, attempted to es-
cape to-day by swimming the American
river. Fifteen shots were fred at him.
He was struck in the head and instantly
killed and sank III the middle of the
stream.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-18
Married Her Husbands Murderer.

BosTON, MASS, April "A Mont
pelier, Vt, special says James S. Cas-
we'll, who was convicted of the murder
of George Gould, his sentence being i'm
prisonment for life, was married yester-
day TO Mrs. Laura Gould, wife of the
murdered man. The marriage took
place through the bars Of CaswelI's cell.