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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
OUR LETTER BOX.
On General McLeary's Figures.

On General mcLeary's Figures.
EDITOR LIGHT:
Will you kindly allow me few lines Of
your valuable space to compare some of
The figures made by General McLeary in
his speech to the socalled citizens meet
ing held at Convention hall, Wednesday
evening, September "a. 1t the first place
he computes the iron pipe at s45 per ton.
Now, the fact is, as any citizen can find
out by making inquiry, this same pipe
can be laid down here at 25 per cent less
than the above figures, making differ
ence on the total cost of 100 miles OF $685.
900. Also in his figures he says nothing
in regard to the cost of repains, pay roll
to laborers, ETC., during the year, but al
lows $1,000 for incidentals. Did he not
mean $4,000 which would be very small
amount for such large plant and the
difference added to the above would make
the small sum of S207, 900. Then again he
puts the pump houses in at S225, 900, which
is at least 100000 more than what they
can be rebuilt for at the present day.
Now add this to the previous figures, and
all the pipe as though it was new when
it is known fact that at least half Of the
pipe has been in the ground ten years or
more. Now take the amount he puts the
pipe at, S792, 900, half of which would be
1896, 900, and as twenty years is said to lie
as long as iron pipe can be used, we find
that in about ten years new pipe will
have to be laid in place of the above half,
therefore so per cent. of the $4,000
should be added to the figures which we
already have, which added to the figures
we have, gives US S505, 900. The special
castings he has down at $4,000, half of
that is also worn. and at least the same
allowance should be made on that, as is
made on the pipe, which would amount
to S27, 500. Now we have total of $685.
500. Mr.. McLeary does not say anything
about the loss to the city of Colonel
breckenridge taxes. and the taxes on
the waterworks, which together, / am
informed. amounts to over 5000, which
added to the above would give us grand
total of S540,5OO. This may not be large
figure to Mr.. McLeary, but as it is very
near onehalf of the present debt of the
city, l am afraid the taxpayers would
think at. the present rate of taxation, that
it was pretty large amount. Then Mr..
McLeary puts the real estate in. He
says Mr.. Breckenridge only as ks $1,000
per acre for the property, which all or
very nearly all is low land. How this
property has advanced in the past two or
three months, for it is only about that
length of time since Mr.. Breckenridge
cate, the best OF the property, that which
is on the high land, at $3.50 per acre, but a
little difference Of $3.50 per acre on land
trade is nothing. Then the Main Ave
property he only asks SIS, 600 for, well, the
owner of the balance of the same
block which contains twice as
many square feet, is willing and
anxious to sell his property at $4,000, and
so far has been unable to do so. Hoping
the above figures will give some of your
readers an insight into this matter, which
they have not had before
STRAIGHT FIGURES.
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Surgeons Report.
SAN ANTONIO. TEX, Sept. 26. 1890.
SURGEONS REPORT No. 2.
CAMP ATTUCKS,

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Sept. 26, 1890.
SURGEONS REPORT No. 2.
CAMP ATTUCKs. J
Major Jack Lyons, Commanding:
The sick roll was called at 1880 a. m.
Major has been suffering with bilious
collie. but better this morning.
Private Hall, Company E, malarial di-
arrhoea.
Privates Anderson and Carruthers,
Company A, indisposed.
The general aspect of tents and every
thing on the grounds are in fine sanitary
condition.
Captain Turner and staff will call on
General Stanley at Military headquarters
this morning in reference to failure on
the part of the committee to deliver invi-
tation as directed by Major Lyons.
Adjutant General King is expected to
day and all preparations are being made
to receive him with military honors.
G. j. STARNEs,
Surgeon First Battalion, T. V. G.
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Building Permits.

Thos. johnson, shed, Ward2.
l.. English, dwelling, Ward 3, 500.
4. Schuettel, dwelling, Ward 3.
Miss A. C. Biel, kitchen, Ward 6, $50.
l.. N. Nash, dwelling. Ward 8, $500.
Jacob Weyel, kitchen, Ward 6.
II. Fest, dwelling, Ward l, $500.
Alamo Baptist Church, chapel, WARD
4, $3.50.
G. b. Davis, dwelling, Ward 6, 800.
G. b. Davis, dwelling, Ward 6, 500.
Il. Mesa. dwelling, Ward 2, S140
Mrs. G. L. Howard, Ward l, 800.
+. j. Schelcher, shed, Ward 3.
Pete Gage, stable, Ward 3.
r. NauSchuetz, dwelling, Ward 6, S175.
S. II. Foster, dwelling, Ward 2, 8, 200.
West End Lumber Co., house, Ward a.
5000.
L. Mabrito, shed, Ward 3.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
A LITTLE OF ALL SORTS.

There was no street commissioner
gang running the meeting last night
General Russ spoke the sentiments from
the bottom of his heart last night.
Col. John o. Green, the able lawyer
that he is does not try to distort and
twist the figures, but always tries to hon.
estly present the facts of the case.
General McLeary took advantage OF the
meeting to advertise his place for sale. A
good way to beat the 10 per cent. tax.
Sell out.
General McLeary puts water pipes at
S45 a ton. f. f. Collins offers to sell 1t at
S26.50 a ton.
General McLeGry values the water
pipes at about 1900 per mile, while Gen
eral George Russ says it is high at $4,000
mile.
Col. Upson doesn't claim to know any
thing about the figures, but had in his
mind the beautiful paradise at the head
OF the river.
Everybody wants the waterwOrks but
can't understand General McLeary's hg-
uring.
Its After Dark that you will see at the
Opera house Saturday night.
The Rische Opera house on Houston
street promises to have grand opening
is the first on the bill.
The new Turf theatre is to give mas
querade ball tonight.
If you want to see all the politicians, or
meet the person you are looking for drop
down to the Washington theatre. They
all go there to hear the great Stuart sing.
Tomorrow is the day for the Republic
can County convention at Mission Gar
den.
Sam Maverick is looming up big among
the working men as their candidate for
mayor.
Colonel Breckenridge is praised by both
sides Of the waterworks advocates as
most excellent gentleman and San An
tonio's ablest inancier.
King Bryan will probably reside in the
mansion at the head of the river. II the
city votes the g., 100000 for the purchase
Alderman Rogers is a clever little fell
lah, but is only at liberty to do as his
boss, King Bryan, commands.
Did an alderman receive s25 fee for
selling a lightning rod to the Electric
Light company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
THE COURTS.
Doings in the Halls OF Justice.

The district court harped away its regular
work today.
The following new cases have been filed in
the 31th Judicial district.
John Pegg, appeal from justice.
Florence Dooly vs.. Eugene Dooly, divorce.
Cordelia A. Fortson VS.. VIM. A. Fortson,
divorce.
c. G. Garrison VS.. A. c. Earnest, debt.
In tho Justices courts few important civil
suits were being finished up.
Seventeen cases graced the Recorders
court today. bringing S53. Thirteen cases
were fined, three dismissed and one continu-
ed. Three of them fined one dollar piece
for tying their horses on Com nerce street in
violation of the hitching ordinance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
Truehart's Return.

Mr.. James l.. Truehart, Mexican agent for
the International Fair, has returned from
Mexico and accompanying him are Messrs.
Vilez and Cardova. Mr.. Vilez has magnifi-
cent miscellaneous Mexican exhibition and
Mr.. Cordova is celebrated artist, and has
his splendid $4,000 collection of historical
paintings and srmor, which will be exhibited.
The Mexican band, 40 men, will arrive next
Monday. ,,-
of Mexico will arrive later and there will be
two excursions from Monterey and Saltillo.
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MuLTuM PARvo. FREEl

Free! Free! "The Progress Pony"
with every 25 cent purchase the
Patrons of the Progress Saloon"
the cosiest resort in the city, 6l0
West Commerce street, will receive
o ticket emitting them to q chance
on q fine three year old horse. Draw
ing on the eve of election, November
3rd, 1890. S-9- 3m.
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What We Have.

what we Have.
We have fine china and rich glass,
Lamps giving light like day.
Choice toilet sets and silverware,
And brio bac SO gay.
Things you want for the parlor,
Or that in the kitchen 60.
You'll never roget calling
On Wagner & ChaDot.
Commerce, Navarro and Crockett
streets. The largest house furnishing
establishment in the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
STRANGERS IN.rHE CITY

should not fail to visit the Dia uOnd Pal
ace of L. Rouvant, 2S3 Commerce street
where the best articles can be obtainedla
the lowest figures.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26

ALL OTHER SHOWS are poverty beside
it. Sells Brothers and Barrett at San
Antonio, Thursday, November 6.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
YOU cAN sEcURE THE BEST

of everything in the line Of fine diamonds,
watches and jewerly. at L. Rouvant's
Diamond Palace. Prices reasonable,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
Free Visiting Cards. How

get them inquire of Fred. Small, city. sub
scTiptiOn agent, Of the DAILY LIGHT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-26
FOR JUSTICE PEACE PRECINCT 1.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
w. w. HEBRON as a candidate for re-
election to the Office of Justice OF the
Peace of Peace, Precinct No. |, Bexar
county, at the election November 4.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

debates re amused himself ~ stretch.
iug his arms over bis desk and sketch
ing scenes ia the lleuse. ne could take
a pen ana .nk photograph "a three uin-
utes that would be recognized - every
ueu her on the aoor
ia the Forty fourth Congress BE had
tie well- knowu Jim Mckenzie as
colleague. Jln Is fan as bright IS
Proctor Knott. but lacks Knots artistic
gift Nith TIE pensiL One day la adull
debote Knott sketcbed little pond sur
rounded by q feqoe. The pond Was
filed with ducks lie drew q jackass
whose head was stretched over tho
fence looking az tho ducks
lie had hardly finished the sketch
when a little page came down tLe aisle.
The boz caughta glimpse of the picture
The pages were always eager 10 secure
Mr.. Knots drawings
''Oh, please. Mr.. Knott. said this lad.
may / have that sketch?'
Eyes, ny boy the Kentucky Con-
gresham replied, you're welcome 20
fL"
The boy thanked Mr. Knott and
rushed down the aisle with the skelyh
Ia his hand A he neared is mouth
Jim Mckenzie caught his arm and said:
Here. whats that? Let's see what
you've got"
Tho boy passed him the sketch. Ho
gazed at it, and smiled Then he wro.e
beneath the picture,
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02
FOOLED THE WATCHDOG.
uow Congressman AcAdo.o St-Tfs-
Up Judge HCLma1
Froetor knett askss Fss fsf ths Ca
srzoslaes siEk AS Arsistle FeaeA
-Els 8sa Kghs Los1s
LAS N~sL


4 yoot story concerning U9n WIZ
f4m = Ealmau So ta'd al--e tAe
t9rpsdo-bo1t Cashiug vas steam.1'g
dewu lhe Potou4c tte other day- TIE
fatzs has Ueil earned the tlsle . sstch-
DIG Of the treasury his nook in re
House - kEoan among the mem bers -
Economy Corner" lie watches every
appropriation bill. looping oH bua-
drd dollars here ard thousand there
arl az times knocking oat appropfi%-
tioas that run iat0 mo hlRdred thou
sands ana even millions lie s usaaiiy
on she gsi yve, bat once N awhile no Is
caught mapping.
The other day while there was luil
in legislation, he went down 20 the
holed him ia the corridor and desAined
him for quarter Of aa hour or more.
While be was away the House wentinio
committee Of the whole on the zoologl
cal park bill IL had been reported
back 70 the open Iloase and the preTi-
Gus question had been ordered when
the iudge ro-ontered tho chamber
4FAlh8 20 n4- +nNA@oDs WV SO 80"
him. be said;
What's this, what's this, eh? Tell
me. tell me"
Its the monkey park bill," Mr. Nc
Adoo responded.
oh, my. myF' exclaimed the Judge
''that won't DO: that won't do. No, no,
this won't DO. Mr.. Speaker. Mr.. Speak
err" ne shouted.
For what purpose does the gentle
man from Indiana rise?' drawled Tom
Reed. in his broad Yankee tone.
81 make the point Of order" the Judge
replied, that this bill, under the rules.
should be considered in committee OF
tho whole"
Speaker Reed looked az the Watch
dog in amazomenA Tho bill has been
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

room In 10. I therefore suggested NOV
ing tho furniture back 20 the original
positions Howdy escaped. Even In
stantaneous Photography is not quick
enough FOR every emergency. / caught
ono q his feet in tho focus. bat tho rest
= him was already upon tho sidewalk.
an3 rapidly disappearing around a
corner. regret 70 say that thcro is =
place whore .hoy sell beer somewhere IN
'hat direction. The principal forco ~
the camera vas expended upon my "a
vorita kittcn. Her attitude and hcr OK
travaEaut proportions as shown in Tho
picture are she fault ~ tho lens She
81 n very pretty pussie. and regret -
bavc done her rso much injustice - 20
the portraits ~ my husband. they ara
cood enough f0- hlm. not ono bit moro
than he deserves.
Howard FIELDING.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

band takes only one newspaper, monop-
ollzes that daring breakfast time, car
ries Il away with him 20 read on tho
way ~ his oraoe; and never brings IL
home again.
He went little deeper into the paper.
"Dont you think l ought 10 have a
neE dress
he disappeared behind the paper alto
gesher. There Is nothing like thts plea<
ant ingsrch Ange OF views 20 make homo
happy and insure against the mental
stsgnation OF woman
When he had finished reading the
paper he pat II into his pocket and
said: If I've got 70 jugglo that infer
nal furniture, l suppose tho quicker
get at IL the sooner IL will Dc done"
Al this moment thers was = ring az
tho bell, and man appeared with
bill for the new carpet l obtained
very expressive portrait OF my husband
and the bill His valuablo opinions on
the subject Of bills ala not get in
words / did not think II worth while,
because they were all in the picture.
Then we adjoarned TO the parlor and
began 20 move the furnitare. The rec
ord kept By tho phonogrnph from this
timo up TO noon Is somewhat confused
aud fragmentary. 1t consists mostly Of
exclamation points At one time
asked ny husband IL he did not think
that an occasional day like this would
obyiate the necessity Of spending nine
teen dollars for pulley machine called
the home gymnasium" which he bad
often talked Of buying, but his reply
will not como out OF the photograph
without serious danger TO It's delicate
mechanism.
Again, asked him what he consid-
cred the best way 20 got carpet under
a piano. called his attention to the
fact that the legs OF the piano were
very much In the way and that they
stuck to the floor real hard. He re-
piled that ho supposed my foolish
idea" would be 10 unscrew the legs
and leave the remainder Of the instru-
ment in tho air, bat he did not believe
4: would work. Aftsrwa;ds ho con-
sented 20 III. one cud OF the piano
while pulled tho carpet along. Then
asked him 2. remove his feet from
the floor, because l couldn't get the
carpet under them unless he did. lie
was holding up the piano at that mo-
mont and did not have breath enough
left 20 say much. but what he did say
prefer to show by the camera rather
than by the phonograph.
A. last, after many trials. we got the
car Jet down and the furniture rear
ranged. But was not satisfied. ! did
not like tho parlor so well that way as
had before. There seemed 10 be less
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

n distractions fright you arc,
Maadey; So thoy do both In argument
snd Tn money matters The founda-
zion q our liberties IA in tho home. Tho
individual is % morc Importance than
"the gang" Tho true way for the in
terviewer 70 obtain valuable Studies of
American citizen is % catch him by his
own dre-side. and con1uo Lis attention
20 motters which relate thereto. There
you will see him as he Is known 20 tho
Recording angel. and viii learn moro
ilout the real need q reform than you
c0uld gather from sixteen volumes o.
Government reports Tn order that
such interviews should bo of lasting
Importance. tho citizen should not know
that thaY are in progress. and the results
should ho sprung u2on him aiterV ards,
as 81 tbe prcsout instance.
For several days I had kept ny
camera loaded 1nd the phonograph in
position. waiting for favorable oppor-
tunity. ~ last is arrived Towdy told
me tbat ho propoaod - stay homo from
the Office all day because they wore
making somo repairs arI alterations
over there. ard is would be- Impossible
- a anv work To added that he
herod there was sonethinr ft 20 cat for
breakfast because Tor ooco it didn't
.,,t, s-v 4lFe--rco how late ft was. bo
,~ovld h1ve ps~ntv ~ ar1o. Then I
.4rnef tho camera on him and said
r,fr,rv-
awif Won rloa4e f-vo- ne With vou-
~fo-vu on ths snbiect % rearranvinr the
,,,,o~ f1-nf.7-e and uuttin- down the
rovv ~a-po. to-dav2~
F{ovsv rarsod in .he r7ffs. of his alb
1-,,,r4 ara .r-,od hfs c-i-,f-- and
Mortified ~oun.enaucs towards mo.
WHAT saif he. T.. voice fall of
ov-farnation points. ttAn- I Co have no
rea-e ,his side - .hc -raver"
-Rut nv aoar-
"rr~ro T announce ny intention ~
srerdirr single day in tho quiet sud
sacrod precincts ~ home, said Pc. and
You proceed to tg-n fho domestic Gre
side into howiinx wilderness. full -
dasta and iesoiation ard tacys
.Yos.~ said I. ~levoriv attempting %
tu-u the ,orversation. "as T78 ss7. "a
shall need some tacys for tne new car
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

Al abandoned cistern is often a fa-ger-
oss thiag. AMI should he fliel. re- sag
r1nf water which nav remain in Sc = n
rrlnr1oa s1urce - disease II thls csnnot
he hone AZ once 10 Fl a good plan 20 throv
in proper disi1fectants AMI gradually fN
is np vith Tfte5 cozi ashes While che
c.s'e~n s. beiag fle3 70 may he covered
leaving only Al aperture lsrEe enough 20
pour iu a-hes it can he planted over rfh
a ckerT. hc-h to conceal vhafft "a and t-
draw attention 20 What m.Eht rther~ se
he fanCer0rs srof ~ covered ~ tee
gross re most seertifrl rrcterT ere
writer ever sesv rzs p'sreei over e-rh =
cistern ID Villages where a common and
permanent s7prly - water - h~en b
tained fran tfe nso1ntains. such ahsn65n
% cistsrns - aot uncCUr1ou. sre have
hecn ~ -sus~ q many socidsnts -Nsv
E arx EribuGa
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

considered in committee OF the whole"
he finally said, land is now about 10
be put upon its anal passage"
At this the Judge turned his quid,
squirted rye straws TO the right and left,
and sat down Then he turned TO Hon.
Joseph II. O'Neil, OF Boston, who is con-
siderable OF n wag. and said:
MY. my, but this shouldn't be- No,
no. 1t shouldn't BE-. IT'S great shame.
How much was the appropriation? Were
you paying attention."
Joo ONeil winkcd hard at McAdoo
and then said
II remember one item. 1t was fifty
thousand dollars for housing and feed
ing tho monkeys"
Good heavens" exclaimed tho
Judge, twirling his Eyeglasses with
amazing rapidity. MY, my. what ex-
travagance!'
"Ycs," broke in Mr.. Nc Adoo, ''and
that's not all. There was ten thousand
dollars for buffalo wallow"
"a buffalo wallow." replied the
Judge, whats that?"
''Why. big hole filled with wator FOR
tho bufIaloes TO roll in, replied the Jer-
sey City Congressman.
"Oh, this won't do at all. No. IL
won't do murnured tho Judge. Move
10 rccoumit tho bill. II must be re-
committed. Yes, yes, it must be done. y
Hold on" interrupted ONcil. Como
% think OF It, thero was an item OF
forty thousand dollars for tank foe
seals and sea-lions."
"Sea-hons, soa-lionsr repeated the
Judge. "My goodness. this is down
right robbery" lie again got his feet
and shouted: "Mr. Speaker" twico
But the confusion was so great that Tom
| Reed failed TO hear him.
McAdoo seized Mr. Holman by tho
arm.
1T "a robbery pure and simple. But
( you haven't heard tho worst judge, be
said They got in an item Of fifteen
thousand dollars for m aviary Tor soa-
gulls and ono of twenty thousand dol
lars for big bcar-pit'
A. this tho Judge shot into tho sir.
"Mr Speaker" he cried, "a parlia-
men.ary inquiry"
Tho Speaker recognized him "Thc
gentleman f-om Indiana rises 70 par
i liamentary inquiry" hesaid. He viii
state H.
Would IL be in order now" Tho Judge
inquired. $50 move 70 recommit tho bill
with instructions2'
To what blil COOS the gentleman
from Indiana rcfor7" tho Speaker asked
Tho geological park bin. - The judge
replied
The geological rark bill. e. tho Spcal1-
er repeated. as though tbunders'rucs.
That bill il no longer before 'he
House IL bas iust boon passed. Tie
/ bill now under consideration is re Sen.
ar bin providing tor Tho erection of a
public buil5ing a. Whap-allopv "a p
This ended tha matter The judge
resumed bis scat he opened bis rabi,er
rouch and took fecsh chew ~ t7h7cco.
Then be defeated Sc Whepvaiiopy h.i
ard knockcd ogt every other arrrop-ia a.
tio7. rreas sn3 smsll. hat vas before
tle House tha' day
Sarh rae the sto-v as -ol3 u1on 80
t7-re3o-hcat Poth McAdoo and ~ Sell
u--- present. ard a. rrft-er fr-ioe it
ftls fair tc sssr-e thas ~ tss eo~'
Foundation Atall ers~ts. it was rel
t1 sri created rurh a- cse-7ert
sae-e-a-.rs Tr-ev srd Proctor per'
sue-g tte lste--rr Tr-r preserved
becoming gravity "a long ss poss aie
a-3 tse- rsvs wsy- like M.ssisslpp
le7ees hof-re Coed
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-02

know mo I'm not Mr Caruth. Of Louis
Vile"
A. this ono of tho Kontuchians throw
bnck his hat, stuck his thumbs in tho
arm-loles ~ bis waistcoat, looked Vest
stoadilvin tac cvo, and said:
"Woll. jcwhiiiihns, what old dufor
are you, anyhow
Since then. Vest has hoon threaten
ing 20 introduce o joint resolution into
tho senate. providing ~ tho labelling
of Caruth. SD 90 20 escape further an
nc-anco Caru'h insists that Vest him-
self ou~hf to De- labeled Ue claims
that Dc IS over-un wish Rold-Enohbors.
relatives - jesse James. and three
card monte experts from Kansas City.
who mistake hin for THO Senator and
Annog the ilfe out o. hfm
h,fns 7 Cfrwrrrvra