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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
Fatal Array About a Woman

GoLcoNDA, Ill.,, October 3.-A bar
becue for the benefit of q church was
given Saturday in a colored settle
ment three miles west of Edyville,
this county. News has just been re-
ceived here of a serious shooting that
occurred there during the day. A
white man and a colored man had a
quarrel about a woman. The negro
procured shotgun, loaded it heavily
with buckshot, and, on coming up
with the white man, fired at him,
tearing one of his legs almost COM
pletely from his body. Some by
ISLANDERS picked up the wounded man
and held him up until he shot
his adversary five times. Both will
die. The shooting occurred in a
crowd of women and children, but,
strange to say, none of them were
hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
Recalcitrant Students.

MELBOURNE, October S.-A good
deal of dissatisfaction has existed IN
Trinity College of late over certain
regulations enforced by the faculty.
The students have held a number of
meetings at which their grievances
were discussed with great freedom,
and this fact coming to the ears of the
faculty, two students who had pre-
sided at the meetings were expelled
from the college. Thirty-four other
students have left the college out of
sympathy with the two that were ex-
PEELED.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
A Large Crowd OF Visitors

Are taking advantage of the cheap ex-
cursion rates and going TO the coast.
About twenty five people went to Corpus
Christi and Rockport yesterday, and a
large number are going today. Those who
have just returned, are delighted with the
country and will return later on. The
weather is delightful, fishing fine, and
everything necessary to make a visit
pleasant
The Arkansas Pass will put on special
coach today to accommodate the travel
A GOOD many are also going 10 the noun
tains around Boerne and Kerrville.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
DRUMNiERS' NIGHT
At the Grand Opera House, Satur-
day Night, October 4.

Manager Malay, of the Grand Opera
House, has perfected arrangements with
Mr.. Lewis Gillespie and first-class COM
parry for the grand production of Pygma-
lion and GaIatea at the Grand Opera
House Saturday night. This will be in
honor of the Knights of the Grip, and all
T. P. AS presenting their credentials at
the box office will secure a % per cent. re
duction on price of tickets. Their ladies'
are especially requested to attend as the
play is elegantly and richly costumed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
SpeCial Notice,

To all members of Alamo Lodge No. 2O6
knights and Ladies of Honor: You are
hereby notified to meet at Odd Fellows
Hall, Tuesday morning, OCTOBER, to par.
ticipate in the parade of the Order of
Chosen Friends.
After the parade all members will go to
the Fair grounds in a body where they
will be admitted free of charge. BY order
Of LOUIS SPAIN, Protector
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
No Gasoline.

There is a gasoline famine in the city
which is getting quite serious, on account
of so many gasoline stoves being used
here. Only the. drug stores have this
nroduct now, although carload OF it is
expected today from st. Louis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
Bought Silver.

Tucson, Ariz., October 3.-Lemuel
Banister and George Westinghouse,
of Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday paid $751;
600 for q silver mine, twenty miles
south of Tucson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
Bought Pine.

CHICAGO, October 3.-Atchison and
Topeka railway sold 100000 acres of pine.
lands near Albuquerque, n. NJ, to big
lumber firm of Michigan, conditional on
immediate development.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
Gave Up.

COLUMBUS, Ind, October S.-Wm.
H. Schreiver, who robbed first ma
tional bank of 100000 turned over
all he had left and will plead guilty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
r SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1900
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.
PRESS DISPATCHES
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Victory.

Republican Victory.
BOISE CITY, IDAHO, October s.
Republican majority is 1900 with
three republican counties and one
doubtful to hear from.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
At RISCIIE's

"Girola" was presented at this house to
a very good audience andmade good i'm
preston. 1t will be repeated tonight.
Tomorrow night a good house is expected
also.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

A larger audience than on any previous
night Of the Fast Mail' greeted the cur
tain rise. The audience was charmed.
Tomorrow night "Pygmalion and Gala
tea" with all the beautiful costumes, will
be given.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-03

Keeps the best order, Sells the best
refreshments, and employs only the
best talent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
TRlEDIT ON a PONY.
Experiment Shows that 4sO Volts are Not
Necessarily Fatal

When the West-End Street Railway de-
cided 10 equip its entire line with the
overhead electric system the trolley-wires
charged with electricity were regarded as
a menace to the lives OF people who might
come in contact with them should the
wire fall The strength Of the current is
500 volts, or to be more exact 4s0 volts. as
about twenty volts are charged to leakage.
This il the greatest current that IS III the
trolley-wire at any time.
A most interesting experiment was made
in Cleveland. o.. recently, TO show the
effect OF passing current from an over
head trolley wire through horse. 1t WAS
made in the presence of physicians, electri-
cal experts, city officials. professors of
science in several colleges. and an agent OF
the society with long name. They pro-
ceeded ia one OF the motor-cars TO the place
where the tests were made. The motor was
supplied with yolt-meter which was
watched by two scientific men. The meter
registered from 400 to $50 volts during the
trip and while the tests were being made.
Upon arriving at the destination two
gentlemen remained in the car to watch
the volt-meter. while the Others watched
the tests. wire to which rope was at
tached near the lower end was hooked TO
the trolley-wire aud was then manipulated
by means OF the rope. IL was first brought
in contact with thotrack TO show that there
was a circuit. As soon as the wire and rail
came in contact the wire was fused at
the end, leaving no doubt that there
WA heavy electrical current. a pony
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

weighing about $50 pounds was then
brought under the trolley wire. three OF
his feet being in water. while one was resi-
ing on the track. The wire connected with
the trolley-wire was then pulled over tho
horses back. He jumped little. indica-
ting that q shock had been received. but
there was nothing TO indicate that the
shock was at all dangerous. Thus test was
repeated time and again with slightly vary
ing conditions. according to suggestions
from those present.
The expert present stated that il any one
had suggestions 10 make he would he glad
10 hear them, as he wanted the test made
with the greatest possible thoroughness.
Some one suggested that an iron-plate be
thrown over the rails and the horse placed
upon it, also that water be thrown over
the horse This, was done. Upon beng
brought in contact with the wire no
i'll effects were produced, the only diner-
ence being that il was, OF course, evident
that the shock was greater than in previous
tests. Sparks were emitted from the IRON
shoes of the horse when II raised lts feet.
The gentlemen present watched the tests
very closely and expressed themselves a.
satisfied that they were fairly made. Inc
methods adopted were commended and
the tests were as fair ~ could be made. 10
was said that the results of such tests
would depend largely upon the cOnuliloh
of the person OF animal upon whom they
were made.
After the current has been repeatedly
applied TO the horse an effort was made To
measure the animals resistance by means
OF the galvsnometer. The indications were
that the resistance was very high. and
that therefore small amount of cleo
tricity passed through the horse;
but one Of rho experts vas OF the
opinion that larger amount passed
through tho animal than was indicated
10y the galvanometer. as 1t was impossible
to make the contact the same while the
galyanometer was being used as when the
wire was placed in contact with the horses
body. =.
There is no doubt but that the result OF
this test will 60 a long wav towards .coun,,
teracting the effect of so many alleged
deaths by the trolley-wirc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Exhibition Drill Yesterday Afternoon by
students OF Richmond College.

Yesterday afternoon az 4:30 o'clock the
students Of Richmond COLLEGE. under their
excellent instructor. Sir. Frank c. john
son, gave an exhibition drill in some Of
thor indoor athletics in the Thomas Nc
mortal Hall.
The occasion was sort Of inspection Of
the work OF the session in physical culture
Mr.. Il. +. johnson. the special patron Of
this phase Of college training. occupied u
seat on the platform. HIS greeting by the
students to whom he has been SO kind was
very enthusiastic.
Ihcre were present among other friends
Hon. II. X. Ellyson. Professor W. +. Fox.
superintendent of City Schools. Rev. Drs.
Upper and Cooper. and Mr.. T. H. EIlett
Quite d number OF ladies graccd the occa-
sion with their approving presence.
The drill was very interesting. including
frcc-hand. wand. lndian-club. and dumb
bell exercises. The BOYS wers approDri-
atciy and becOmingly dressed and made o
fine appearance. They concluded with the
college veil, calling out Mr. B. L. johnson.
who responded very happily. After com
piimenting the proficiency Of the athletes
he said; And yet an not satisfied. nor
shall be TIL athletics il raised t. Il higher
place IN college life and training and until
Richmond College has her regular well
paid professor Of physical culture" He
sud he believed every student should be
carefully cxemined physically on entering
college and his training SO superintended
that he would be made strong where
he was physically weak and deficient.
He had no disposition 90 train John l..
Sullvans in college. bun the aim should
be- sound minds in sound bodies. He
urged the professors to use the gymnasium
freely and regularly, believing that il
would insure better teaching IN the
lcr,uro-room and wider and more success
ful work Tor the college in every depart
menf.
The speech was roundly applauded and
will do good. Professor Puryoar, chair
man. added few wcll-choscn words
Tho Committee on Athletics consists of
Professor II. II. Harris, Of the faculty, and
Dr. &. II. Ryland, of the trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
DOWN-TOWN MERCHANT

n having passed several sleepless nights
disturbed BY the agonies and cries OF asuner-
ing child, and becoming convinced that MRS
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP was Just the
article needed, procured a supply for the child.
On reaching home and acqusinting his wife with
what he had done she refused to have II admin
lstered 10 tho child a. she was strongly In favor
OF Homeopathy Tha. night the child passedi N
suffering and TIE parents without sleep. Ne
turning home the day following the father
found the baby still worse. and while conteu~
plating another sleepless night tho mother
stepped from the room 10 attend % sone do
uest.c duties and left lns father with the child.
During her absence he administered portion
Of the Soothing syrup 70 tho baby and said
nothing. That night all hands slept well. and
the little fellow swoks In tie morning brisn,
and happy Tho mother was delighted With the
sudden aud wonderful change, and, although ~
nrs. offended ss the deception practiced upon
her, has continued 70 use the syrup and suffer.
ing, crying babies and restless nights have dissp-
pearsd. A single trial Of the Syrup never yes
failed TO relieve shs bsoy and overcome the pro-
JUDGES Of the mother SOLD By all drasgists. 10
cents bottle. fesSeoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
,tr strincceI,ow.s Services.

The series of services at Christ church
was concluded last night. An exceedingly
large congregation was present to near Rev;
Frank Stringfellow's sermon. lie preached
or the text Choose ye this day whom yo
will serve" II was powerful prescnta-
ton OF the Gospel. in closing ilr. String
fellow begged the audience not to delay
but To decide 20 serve the Lord, because it
was the service which made man happier
in this life aud gave him eternal hope III
the world 10 come.
1t was the common verdict Of the people
that the services had been great help IN
strengthening Christians and leading the
unconverted to Christ. On Sunday at
Christ church there will be held worry. in
terestine missionary service. at which let
ters from the Rev. Messrs Morris and Kin
solving. missionaries to Brazil, will be
read: also addresses on Foreign Mis-
sions." by Mr.. Roosevelt Page, and on
"Home Missions" by Rev. James B. Fun
qtpu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Mr.. HENRY GIBSON.
Sudden Death Yesterday Evening of n
Promising Young LAWYER


Promising Young Lawyer.
Mr.. Henry Gibson. city attorney Of Roa-
noko, died in this city about 6 o'clock yes
tcrday evening.
H. had been in This city for several days
to get bill passed amending the charter
Of Roanoke, and was thought TO be in fair
health: but feeling quite unwell yestcr-
doy afternoon while visiting some lcgisla-
tive friends at the st. Claire Hotel, he
got the clerk to call him cab
having resolved 30 drive into the country,
hoping that il would brighten him up. A
ca6 was accordingly gotten from w. u.
Sutherland and he was driven So miles
into a part OF Henrico west Of the city.
Returning to the city he fell into stupOr.
and the driver upon discovering 1t has
tened back to the st. Claire, hut was in
formed th,re that Mr.. Gibson was not stop
ping ~ that house and they did not know
where was his home III this city. As the
next best thing 10 do Nr. HuXter drove
10 Mr.. Sutherland's stables, No. north
Eighth street. By the time he got there
Nj Gibson was breathing his last. Dr.
McCaw was summoned, but his services
were irultleSs.
The deceased was thirty years Of age,
and was married He was a son Of Alr. j..
II. Gibson, of this city. and spent most Of
lis life here. For some wears he was iii the
oilicc of williams & Gibson (now J. l..
Williams & Som and in his leisure hours
studied law and then took a summer
course at the University and entered into
practice. He was a very bright young
man and was a dlligent student and good
lawyer He was very kind-hcarted and
maguanimous and had many true and
loving friends both here and at Roanoke.
Coroner Taylor. who viewed the body,
said that it was probable death was from
apopleXy.
The remains were removed to the mousse
of ms father. where he had been stopping
while here. and the funeral will take place
tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
ArLnnMlclr nieuls.

The Board of Lady Managers Of the Re-
treat for the Sick return their most sincere
thanks 10 the friends who so kindly assist
ed them in their recent effort for the bene-
Fl of this institution. especially To the la
dies and gentlemen of the cast, who IN
their admirable rendition Of Our Ameri-
can Cousin" have covered themselves with
glory in addition to the mantle OF charity
which they so kindly assumed:
The generous assistance of Messrs. Der
GER. Ienth A Myers will enable the Re
treat " to realize benefit much needed.
aud for which all concerned return most
grateful acknowledgements. To their EN-
plovds, too. many thanks are due Mr.. cat
lin the iorist) has but repeated his many
noble actions to the RETREAT. Also. t.
Messrs. Baughman Brothers, Bowers, Bel
vim. Cohen, TAYLOR. }. Pizzini. Mltteldor-
fer. and Mrs. Wildt, who each IN their line
afforded able assistance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
pOLIcr COURT.
VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.
Their boundary Line Discussed by Mr. W.
lanes.

Upon the adjournment OF the senate
YESTERDAY the Committee ON General Laws
held q meeting. and Chairman stuo0s ln-
troduced Hon. William A. Jones, OF hich-
mond county, who addressed the coinnl'tee ,t zee
with reference TO the boundary ihe oe-
tween Virginia and Maryland. 49,
The object OF the meeting was 70 ootalh
all the information possible from this gen
tleman upon the subject, " hieh the Legs
lnture especially intrusted TO the consioe-
ration OF tins committee. with power 10
report a bill or such other legislaticn us
may tend to determine beyond dispute the
boundary between the two States. ~
Mr.. Jones is thoroughly posted on TINS
subject, having had occasion US Virgihia
commissioner TO look into the records ana
INTO the legislation OF both States Oh Tue
Mr. Jones has also had several interviews
with Governor jackson. ...
His address before the committee vas a
very interesting one, and he gave many iacts
that viii be of value when the committee
comes to consider this important subject;
lieutenant Governor Tyler and several
Others were present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
RIVER ON THE RAMPAGE.
Danger-Line Passed Families Deserving
Their Homes.
INV telegraph 10 me Dispatch.l


EVANSVILLE, ND, January l7.-The river
at this point passed the danger-line, on
the gauge at o'clock last evening and ~
still rising at the rate OF half an inch an
hour. The water is rapidly spreading over
the bottom-lands and those who have not
already been driven from their homes by
tho rising waters are removing their fami-
lies and stock. An amount of corn has
been destroyed and the farmers having
grain in danger Of being washed away are
At work with labOrers placing 1t above
the high-water mark Of 1894. Tho pros
poets now are that the water will reach II
much greater height than at any time SINCE
the food of that wear. With the rapidly
RISING river at this plaf and adyices Of an
additiona! rise Of the Upper Ohio and the
side streams the situation ~ anything but
encouraging. The officers of the steamer
Blue Wing. from Calhoun, which arrived
here last night. report the river rising at
the rate of two inches an hour. Hundreds
of families have been driven from their
homes and many Of them are living III
churches and school-houses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

The Sundav-school teachers' BibIe cIass,
which meets every Saturday afternoon at
the hall of the Young Mems Christian
Association. is to be congratulated upon
securing Rev. /. b. Turnbull as its perma-
nent teacher. Mr.. Turnbull, though very
busy man, his arduous duties rs pastor Of he
Old-Market congregation leaving him little
time for outside work, could not decline
the pressing and unanimous call of the
class to be its leader. The class is made
up of teachers and Sunday workers
from all denominations. They meet on a
common plane and for a common purpose.
and thus the bond Of sympathy and fellow.
ship between them is developed and
strengthened. This meeting Is accom-
plishing in quiet way a great and lasting
good. The meeting commences at 4:3O
o'clock every Saturday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

eye by another boy, accidentally IL is claim.
ed. He was taken 10 the hospital and chloro.
form was administered in order 10 prouerlv
examine the wound. He is doing we'll. but
II IL feared will lose the sight OF the in
jurcd eve.
AT n quarter past o'clock in the after
noon the ambulance was called 10 the
Chesapeake and Ohio shops TO attend a
colored man who while unloading railroad
IRON rom q car fell across tho rails and
had one of his ribs broken. He was laken
70 his home. on Seventeenth street. where
the proper surgical attention was rem
dered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Injured in "A Collision.

KANSAS CRY. January IA special 20
the Sar from st. Joseph, Mo-. says: The
Hannibal and st. Joseph and Rock Island
passenger trains colhded here this morn
ing. The coaches on the Rock Island and
the engine of the other train were wrecked.
Several passengers on the latter train were
injured 1.-TWO badly. They are Frank
Trumball. of Atchison, Kan, and Joseph
Galley. of Belknap, la. The accident was
caused by the engineer of the Hannibal
tram trying TO pull into the depot ahead Of
Rock Island. The latter train had the
rirht OF XaX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
heath of Mrs. GwNnn.

The widow Of General Walter Gwynn
died suddenly Wednesday ather residence;
No. l740 n street. Washington. ID. e., ana
her body will be brought here to-day for
iuterment in Hollywood 10y the side of her
husband.
the chi Il engineer of the old James River
and Kanawha Company. and i'll those days
nearly everybody here knew him and his
estimable wife. Many Of our people still
remember them. and noble and loyable
couple they were.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
Academy of Music.

To-dav's matinee and night performances
will terminate Mr.. James O'Neilrs engage
ment in Monte Cristo."
Tickets for the engagement of Mile RheG
will go on sale at the Academy box-office
this morning. This favorite society artistic
will hold the boards of the Academy for
three nights. commencing next Monday
night. She will present her most recent
success, Josephine. Empress of the
French" an historical drama from the pen
of Albert Roland Haven.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
The Worlds Fair site.
lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch


WASHINGTON. January 17.-Great interest
was taken in the votes upon the Worlds
Fair question in the House to-day. The
members representing the competing cities
were active III consolidating their forces
and in keeping their men in line. Dozens of
members kept the tally and every vote
wa closely scanned. The most energetic
Of the Chicago men were Messrs. Cannon,
Mason. Lawler, and Springer. The Mis-
souri, troops we're marshalled by Messrs.
Hatch. Dockery. Frank, aud Bland, while
New York interests were attended to by
Messrs. Flower, Farquhar. and Cummings;
The result Of the contest Is that special
committee Of nine members Will be APP
pointed without receiving any instruc-
tIons. II may choose site if 1T sees tit,
but it is more probable that the determi-
tion of that question will be relesated to
the House
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18
S25O.OoO Fire.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

BosToS, January 17.-Clahin, Coburn d
Co., boot and shoe dealers, No. l3s summer
street, were burned ont this morning.
loss between Sl5O. 900 and 500, ,000 lnsu-
rance, sl0O. 600. The building was q four
story stone one, belonging to the Boston
University. Loss, SlOO, 900; fully insured.
The contents OF the adjoining building
suffered some damage from water. The
origin of the IRE is not definitely known,
but It is supposed 10 have beea caused by
vorkmen careless with matches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18

Fmmet willis, a negro youth about sew
enteen wears old, was shot in the eye yes
terday about noon by Walker Harris, an
other colored boy about the same age.
Harris was visiting Willis at the latter's
home. No. east Duval street. and the
shooting, which was done with parlor-
rife. was supposed to have beenaccidental.
II is thought that Willis will lose the sight
Of the injured member. Harris was arrest
ed by Officers Jenkins and Gibson and
carried to the Third police-statiOn.