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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08
Stock Department.

Some fine Texas swine are to be found
on the grounds. There is good large
display of Berkshire bOarS. SOwS and pigs.
The Duroc- Jersey are well represented,
some fine bOarS and SOwS being on exhibit
ton. There is also an extensive exhibit
of Poland-China hogs, made by some of
the Stockman of this county. The largest
hog on the grounds is red Duroc-Jersy
boar, VALLEY Duke whose weight is
put at over $50 pounds.
A number of sales have been made in
the swine department. so far. and the
prices thr animals bring are very good.
The only goats upon the grounds. are
a pen of four, put on exhibition by Editor
Clardgc of the Stockman Il Farmer.
They are good specimens of the Angora
kind.
1t is to be regretted that not more Of
them were put upon on exhibition, as this
section of country, with veryiittle effort
could have put up a very creditabe dis
play.
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Discomfort in Austria.

VIENNA, October 8.-The Austrian
newspapers are full of angry articles
on the new American tariff which re-
ceives more downright abuse than
genuine criticism. The government
is trying to allay the excitement over
the measure. The minister of COM
merce, addressing deputation,
frankly declared that he was unable
to exercise pressure in Washington
because the American imports nto
Austria were so small, but he prom
ised to try to induce President Har-
rison to grant facilities for the moth.
er-of-pearl industries.
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FAIR NOTES.

Gov. Ross and Gen. Stanley. will be
displayed by the fireworks man tonight.
They are a good pair TO draw To.
That cavalry drill at 4:3O will be a big
thing on horses. The full complement of
the post cavalry will be on hand.
Manager Workman was at the gate this
morning, and it would have been easier
for camel TO get through the eye of
needle than for any one not strictly en-
titled TO get through that gate. The man
without proper pass, like CrOckett'S
coon, had TO come down or stay out
The fireworks this evening are a superb
lot and will draw like a porous plaster or
pair of Markham draft horses.
The galoots who got in with their car
rage display week after the Fair opened
were too busy this morning to give re-
porter point. If they come in as late
on the last day" they will find the gates
closed and ! eSer gone.
The Spanish Student programme for
this evening is a brilliant one, the best
yet rendered.
Superintendent Rountree of the Main
building, who has been on duty early and
late, and is the right man in the right
place. is on the sick list this morning, had
chill last night.
No awards had been made in the textile
department that reporter could get hold
of at noon, but Mrs. Tobey and her staff
were doing their prettieSt to get decisions
made and entered.
Eternal vigilance and an everlasting
patrol of the grounds outside as well as in
are necessary to keep the grounds clear
from dead beats.
The feed contractors have gone short
on supplies and StOckmcn We're kicking
about no supplies this morning.
The San Antonio contingent in charge
of affairs on the grounds were getting
lonesome for q sight of San Antonio faces
until Merchants and Bankers day
brought our people out.
That wedding comes off in the Main
hall Saturday night. The wedding party
will be met at the gates by band and pro-
cession and conducted to the Hail where
the ceremony will be performed.
Another roping contest will take place
Saturday morning at II o'clock same CON
ditiOn. same prizes as before, and under
same management and Judges.
The dude who poses i'm store clothes for
the benefit of the grand stand and shuts
out the view at the finish, was out in
force yesterday.
About fifty head of HOlsteinS from
Nashville, Tenn. came IN this morning,
DELAYED on train, too late for premium
entry. They area beautiful lot.
Awards in stock department are all
made except horses, and the judges are
happy. Blue ribbons can take rest.
Manager Workman wants to know if
any of the country editors have entered
for the prize for best outside write-up.
Major CressOn takes the place of Ticket
Agent Andrews, called to his Office in city
by pressure of business in town.
The uninStructed who imagine that the
secretary and manager is a board OF
award, committee on grievances, chief
fugleman for disgruntled exhibitors,
general panacea for all woes, the eXtin-
guisher of all iealOusieS, male and female,
and professional and the emolient OF all
kickerS, are making Workman tired.
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THE RACES.

The Light tips were all winners yes
terday and as predicted, there were some
good sport: though the track was not as
fast as expected.
A two year old pace and trot race mot
on the card for purse of $50 was ar
ranged on the track, in the entries were
three trOtterS. and one PAGERS. DOilie, the
PAGER took first money. NOblemOnt and
Winnie Davis We're the winners in the
next race.
The stakes in the = mile dash for two
year-OldS were captured by FriXey, Glen
co, Boston and Cyrenia, in the order
named. May Hardy finished first with
Lala w Il good second in the l lilo mile
selling race. As was expected Askey won
the mile dash. which finished the days
card. though Gov. Ross set the pace, and
made it a race for him. finishing only two
lengths behind. Today'S card:
FIRST RACE.
Trotting-2:31 class. Purse 1850.
Robert Bonner, b. :, entered by Camp
DELL.
Magnet, b. m, entered by WeiSiger.
Winnie WOodfOrd, b. m, entered by Ed
munSon Bros.
Almora. b. M. entered by Twombly.
Chevalicr. b. G., entered by SanbOrn.
Winnie Woodford and Bonner will make
this race.
SECOND RACE.
One-half mile handicap. Purse 500.
BlaZetta b. f., entered by White.
Mary Sue b. m. entered by Sanford.
Gull, b. $, entered by f. Smith.
Maroon, b. $, entered by Riverside
Stables.
The Riverside Stables usually enter a
Mascot" 1t is probable that Maroon
will prove one. Bla2etta is good horse
for place.
THIRD RACE.
Is mile dash for Texas bred 3-year-OldS.
Purse. 500.
Askey, CHI. G.. entered by Batcheer.
GiVcaway, b. f.. entered by Ilude.
Fancy Boston. CHI. f., entered by Foster.
Both ASliey and Fancy Boston will get
place money. Take your choice for
straight.
FOURTH RACE.
% dash for 3-year-olds and upwards.
Purse, 500.
Little Friend. $. G., entered by Porter
Winnie Davis. b. T., entered by Cherry.
Belle Star, b. m, entered by Cation.
Fox Hall, ch. G.. entered by Bachelor.
Eva Britain, b. M, entered by Sanford.
Jim DOuhtry, b. b., entered by River
side Stables.
Nettie Lockwood, $. M, entered by
Howell.
Iona. $. T.. entered by Riverside Stables.
Here's big field and good one, with
Davis and Lockwood favoriteS, to play
Lockwood straight, either Davis or Belle
Star for place, we believe is about right,
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GlDDlNGS NEWS.
GDDrNGs, Texas, October 7, 1890.
To the DAILY LIGHT:

GIDDINGs, Texas, October :, 1890.
To the DAILY LIGHT:
Mr.. T. NJ. Young, popular travelling
man. is in town.
County court met Monday morning with
a very light docket The following cases
were disposed Of: Thomas Johnson,
theft of watch. fine of SlO.5O and ten days
i'm county jail. William York. carrying
pistol. fine S25. Dave Shields, shooting
horse fine so and costs.
District court. will meet the last Mon
day in this month, Judge Garrett of Bren-
ham presiding.
The German holiday was only observed
by the Germans of this vicinity yeSter-
day, at their grounds one mile north Of
town. \ nice time was had by all.
The Lee Guards held their regular
business meeting at their army Monday
night. The Office of secretary being de-
clared vacant. r. NJ. Kennerly was elect
ed to fill the vacancy. 1t was also decid-
ed to meet once a month instead of once u
week during the winter months. The
company is composed of good material
and we predicta brilliant success for them
at the next encampment.
Cotton continues to come in rapidly.
Yours, X.
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Was Incorrect.

CITY OF MEXICO, October S.-Pres-
Barrillas, Guatemala, told a CORES
pondent that the statement that he
was trying to call a congress of the
Central American States was incor-
rect. This, he said had been done
three years ago, and the congress
should have met i'll Honduras on
September 16, but on account OF the
war, the meeting was postponed. He
said that under no consideration
would voice or vote be allowed to
the United States or any other foreign
nation.
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LATE TELEGRAMS
BOILED DOWN FROM PRIVATE, SPE-
CIAL AND OTHER SOURCES.

Tillmon, alliance candidate for gov
ernor of S. c. is to have a serious
opposition.
At Killer, Tex, man named Fan
ming was robbed of $40 by two men
who covered him with revOlvers.
At San Angelo, a couple of drunken
Mexicans got into a dispute over the
ownership of 25.cent bottle OF
whisKey, when Perez stabbed Men,
doga through the heart with dirk
knife.
Houston Texas, is to determine what
action shall be taken in reference to
the employment of negro switchmen
by the Houston and Central road of
the Huntington system. The white
employees object to negroes being en-
ployed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08

MADRID, October 8.-A rumor is
current here that the Spanish gov
eminent intends TO enter into nego-
tiations with the United States gov
eminent for reciprocal concessions
touching Cuban and American prod
ucts. II is also said that the govern
ment has instructed its agents abroad
to notify the home authorities of any
measures that may be taken by
foreign governments with respect to
the new United States tariff law.
Cholera is believed to have broken
out in Barcelona, where five suspect
ed cases have been reported, two of
which have proved fatal.
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The MinstPels,

The Cleveland Magnificent Ministries
gave a great show at the Grand Opera
House last evening. The opening repre-
sentS scene in a jeweled palace, and
the stage setting is gorgeous and artistic
in the extreme. The ballad singing and
orchestral work is on par with the
SplendOr of the stage setting. Augustus
Herwig has an international reputation
as a leader. and he has gathered about,
him an array of talent equal II notSupe-
riOr to any on the continent. Then the
comedy is fine Willis Swcatman is host
i'm himself, and with his side, partner
Billy Rice, is simply Irresistible. They
kept the house i'm perpetual roar and
the best of il is that their jokes and VIII
are ali new and sparkling. Sweatman Is
the originator of the monoIogue, and ms
one-man act is the clevereSt ever enjoyed
anywhere Then there are fine musical
specialtieS. wonderful acrobatic and mill
tary marching featS, and 30 crown all,
the royal japanese athletes. In all, il IS
a famous show. Those who miss it viii
miss a great treat, one of the greatest of
the seaSon.-ChicagO Daily News. To-
morrow night at the Grand Opera House.
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LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.
PRESS'pISPATCHES
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME oFeoINe ToPREss

GUTHRIE, October S.-Excitement
over the capital question still con-
tinues and is so great, that further
action has been delayed, and an adj
journment for fifteen days is contem-
plated by the friends of peace.
Speaker Daniels, of the lower house,
is still at Oklahoma City. Threats
against his life prevent him from re-
Stunning his duties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, October
S.-A fearful explosion in Dupont's
powder mill occurred today. There
were seven distinct explosions. Every
dwelling in the vicinity is reported to
be wrecked, or unrCoted. Rock
Island, o village a mile from the
scene of the explosion, is completely
wrecked. So far ten are reported as
killed and twelve as wounded, but
this is believed to be Incomplete.
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Accident to the Two Emperors.

VIENNA, October S,-When' Austrian
and German Emperors were leaving
Muerzesteg for Nurenburg today, the
horses of their carriage shied and
dashed the vehicle against the fence,
breaking the pole. The Emperors
alighted unhurt and walked until
they were overtaken by the King of
SaXony's carriage.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08

The grand finale of Secret Society day
at the Fair grounds was the ball of the
Society of Chosen Friends. given at Con-
vention hall last evening. BY actual
count there were at one time during
the evening 100 couples dancing
in one quadriile and it is estimated that
more than 400 persons. members of diff
ferent secret societies, were in attendance.
Everything worked smoothly. Good
music and q good floor committee
being in attendance. The decorations
of the hall were very pretty. Dancing
was continued until o'clock this morn
ing. The committee consisted of MeSsrs.
ID. Sanders, ID. Jones, +. c. Ward, Ed
ward Mareschal and Andrew Nelson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08

PARIS, October 5.-Alphonse Dau-
Diet, the novelist, is seriously i'll.
Through the bursting of reservoir
at LaIlonde, near TOulon, today, five
persons were killed and thirty in
iured
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-08

Everybody invited TO call and see the
largest and most complete line of mtllin-
cry, Nelly Bly, caps in al colOrs, fancy
goods, linen scarfS and splasheS, and silk
tides in the latest designs at the Misses
Kirchner, 235. West Commerce street. IN
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Black hose that will positively not
fade at Moke's millinery parlOr lO-7-3t
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
DIED.

BANCROFT. Near this city. on the 18th
instant. Catnariue c., daughter of William r..
and Emma q Bancroft, aged 10 months.
BRADFORD In this city on April 10.
Chsrlo-te. wife 0f Joseph Bradford. aged %
years.
CARROLL in this city, on the nth inst d.
Mar O. Carroll. aged % years.
CANNON On Monday morning, Patrick
Cannon. aged y years
HALEY In Brandywine hundred, on the
ltit Instant. Mary j.. daughter Of Ann and
the late beniamin Haley, in the 2ist year of
hsr sge.
yOURDAN.-On April ed, John II. Jour
dan. in his I'D year.
LYSDALL -On the 18th instant, sarah
Barnard Lsyndall, daughter Of II W. and M.
~ LyndAll. aged years and month.
MORAN In this city on, the 22d instant,
Thomas Moran.
McDOrGALl In Newark, Del, on ApriI
Is Watson McDougall, aged 66 years.
PHILLIPS I'm this city. on April 20.
Joseph X. Phillips, In his seth year
UEeCHEL.-ln this city on the 10th inst.
Mary. wife OF Alfred pueschel and daughter
Of John and Mary Dolon, in the 18th year OF
her age.
WALKER.--In Stanton. Del, on April is.
Henry Walker. aged d2 years.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
A YELLOW WEDDING.
nxiss Augusta james aud MIR. Allan nc
Lane Married All ia One Color.

mziss Augusta james aud MIR. Allan nc
Lane Married All ia One Color.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 90 Miss
Augusta James and Mr.. Allan McLane
were married as noon Yesterday in Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church. The bride
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
James. and The groom a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James L. McLane
Mr.. McLane is a member of the bar,
and has taken prominent part in the
germans and cricket matches.
Many of the 500 persons invited began
to 6ll the church at half-past eleven. and
the ushers had their hands full. Promptly
at twelve the bridal party left the brides
residence and drove to the church,
one block distant. The procession
was formed in the vestibule, with
the ushers leading. They were Messrs
Hoffman McLane, Frank Redwood,
DR.. Walter James of New York, Norman
james, DR.. Ridge Trimble and William
p, Riggs. The bridesmaids, Misses
Fanmie McLane and Amy James, came
next, attired in dotted white gauze with
yellew sashes and trimmings. Each car
rted bunch of yellow flowers and wore
hats In harmony with their dresses.
The bride came last, leaning on the
arm of her father She wore white
French lace, with V shaped neck, filed
in with old lace. The sleeves were large
and full and had open slashes from
shoulder to elbow. The skirt was a train,
and the tulle veil covered it nearly to
the edge. The bride carried an ivory COW
@red prayer book with spray of lilies of
the valley held between the leaves
The groom and his best man, Mr.. Rob-
ert McLane, met the bride in the chan
eel. where Rev Walter w. Williams,
Rev. J. s. B. Hodges and Rev. T. w.
PunRett awaited them. The rear wall
of the chancel was covered with yellow
India silk, reaching from one side to the
other and rising above the heads OF the
party. A line of palms filed the space
between the silk and the memorial win.
dow.
The ushers and bridesmaids stood be-
tween two parallel rows Of palms and
roses that stood In the chancel and be-
tween them could be seen the couple
kneeling at the chancel rail. As the
clergymen were performing the rite the
contrasting costumes were thrown into
strong relief by the rich yellow back
ground In the dim light that
struggled :. through the windows,
the scores of fresh spring bonpets
resembled stretch Of wild flowers.
While the organ was pesling forth, and
as the bridal procession was leaving the
church, the sun burst through ths large
circular window and flooded the interior
of the church with light.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
Mr.. Aliens Fun.

Mr.. Allen Of Mississippi started the
fun in the House of Representatives. ves~
terday. He was disappointed at the nm
fulhlment by the Republicans of their
promises Of economical administration
Now and then he liked to meet his Re T.
publican friends on the street and chat
with them, but after 4th of March. 1889
1t was impossible for him to keen m
with them in their wild rush to the de-
partments to get Offices and show their
devotion to their country. Laughter he
told story Of Senator Ingalls, going to the
White House to secure an Office. On the
way he met with friend, who told him
he would not get it, as Harrison had a
friend in Kansas that he was going to
appoint. The Senator scratched his head
q moment and said "That is right, il
he is sure of it; but / am pretty well
acquainted with that State, and if be has
q friend there / don't know it, Qaugh
teri Another story Mr.. Allen recalled
as showing the Republican opinion of the
administration was to the effect that
meeting Republican and asking him
what he thought of it, he received the
following reply:
Wanny runs the Sunday School,
Levi runs the bar;
Baby runs the White House,
And damn - hoe are.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
"A wedding At Hayre do Grace.

HAvRE DE GRACE, Md. April %. -
Charles j. Pusey and Miss Anna l.. Bar
ron we're married in st. Johns Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, in Havre de
Grace, at s o'clock yesterday evening.
The church, which had been decorated.
was filed with friends Of the bride and
groom. The bride entered the church
leaning on the arm of her brother Mr.
William Barron, B. and o. r. 4. agent
at this place, and preceded by
the ushers, marched up the aisle
70 the chancel rail- where the groom
stood waiting. There, beneath a huge
bell of flowers suspended from an arch Of
evergreens, they were welded by the
Rev. Frederick Humphrey, the rector Of
the church. The bride Is daughter Of
Louis Barron Of this place, and until re-
Gently was a teacher in the Havre de
Grace high School. The groom is a son
Of the late Joel Pusey.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
PROPOSALS.


DROPOSALS. SEALED PROPOSALS
will be received by the Trustees OF the
Poor Of New Castle county, until O'Clock a.
m, of April 30
For supplying the Almshouse, from April
80 to July 30, 1890, with beef, mutton, salt
pork, bread, dry goods, groceries, drugs,
shoes, carpet slippers, -four and feed, coal,
gasoline and ice.
Bids for beef will he by the quarter in pro-
portion TO one hind quarter to three fore
quarters, out of cattle well fatted and dress
ing not less than 500 lbs.
Bids for mutton will be for fore quarters
only.
Bids for dry goods and groceries will be for
the various kinds named on the schedules.
Bids for coal will be for Broken Lee and
Egg and for one years supply. Must be
cleaned and delivered in the vaults at the
Almshouse
Gasoline must not be Of a less standard OF
gravlty,than SS degrees.
Bids for ice viii for the season TO be de.
livered In half ton lots as required.
Committee on accounts of the Board of
Trustees will meet at the Almshouse at 10
o'clock, a. m, Of April 20, to audit all bills
against the Board for the last months. All
persons having claims are requested to send
their bills on or before the 2sth.
BY order of the Board of Trustees
JOHN GUTHRIE, Superintendent.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
NOTICES.
NoTlcE.-BoARD OF PUBLIC EDUCA.

IN TION -'---S - : "a
ELECTION.
An election for members of the Board of Pub
l1c Education in Wilmington will be held in the
afternoon of Saturday. Nav 3, 1880. Polls to
be epen at IL o'clock or 30 minutes thereafter
ard TO close at 6 D. m
The inspectors of the election district in
which the election is TO be held in the ward
viii hold the school election. Members 10 be
elected and places of voting are as follows:
First ward-One member for two years. and
one member FOR one year. Polls public school
street.
second ward-One member for two years
streets
Third ward-one member for two wears
Polls public school house No. 3, Jefferson
street below Third.
Fourth ward-One member for two years
Polls public school-house No. z corner Fifth
and Pine streets.
Fifth ward-One member for two years
Polls public school mousse No. o, corner Eighth
and Wollaston streets.
sixth ward-One member for two years
Polls public school-house No, D, Walnut street
Seventh ward-One member for two years
Polls public school-house No. 2, corner
Eleventh and Washington streets.
Eighth ward-0ne member for two years
Poll public school-house NO. 8, corner Seventh
and Spruce streets
Ninth ward-One member for two years.
Polls Old Academy.
Tenth .ward-One member for two years.
Polls public schOol-house No. 10, near corner
Of Third and Harrison streets.
Eleventh ward-One member for two years
Polls public school-house No. 49, corner Oak
and Harrison streets.
Twelfth ward-One member for two years
Polls northwest corner Fourth and Union
streets L. b. JONES,
Sprrnfaru
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
BRIDGE CONTRACT AWARDED.
Cecil County Commissioners In Session
A WIN Set Aside.


A Wfil Set Aside.
ELKToN, Nd, April 23.-The Cecil
county commissioners opened ten pro.
posals for building an iron bridge over
Principle creek at Whitakers Iron
Works yesterday. The contract was
awarded to George McQuilkIng OF Elkton,
proprietor of the Enterprise Machine
Works, at 81, ,13S. 80.
Shockley g. Smith, auctioneers. for
John s. Writ, Esq. to-day sold at mort
gagee's sale at the court house door sew
eral dwelling houses situated In Chesa-
peake City, the property of Johu
Schrader
At special session of the Orphans
Court Of Cecil county to-day the win OF
Jacques Cayot was set aside on the
ground that he was Of unsound mind at.
The time he signed IT, The will which
stands was made in 1882 and in it Cayot.
who was Frenchman, and who resided
in this country many years, bequeaths
al his property to his adopted daughter,
Mrs a.ary R. Beasten.
Evening journal., 1890-04-23
Francis Warner Dead.

WESTMINSTER Md, April 20. -Franeis
Warner a member Of the Carroll county
board of school commissioners, died 4.
his residence, near Manchester. yestsr-
day, after an illness Of several weeks
he was about 65 years old and leaves
three children-one sen and two dsugh-
ters-one of whom is married. He served
IS justice Of the peace in Manchester
Tor number Of years, and in 1873 was
elected a county commissioner on the
Democratic ticket, reelected IN 1881, and
An 1854 was appointed one Of the board Of
school commissioners, which position be
held at the time OF his death The Ma
sonic Lodge Of Manchester, of which he
vas member, will have charge Of the
funeral