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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
Diamonds and Other Gems.

Boston journal.
1t is stated that "of the 10000 dia.
mOnd cutters at Amsterdam, 1000 are
now out of work, as the principal
diamond-cutting establishments have
ceased their operations in consequence
of the enormous rise in the price of
raw diamonds" The statement is
evidently fallacious, as the "enor-
nous rise" would indicate increased
demands, which would be followed
by activity in Amsterdam, and hence
may be attributed to interested par
ties. Moreover, it can hardly be sus-
tanned in the face of the enormous and
unprecedented production of the
SouthAfrica mines during the last ten
years, the export sometimes approx
mating, according to Post Office
statistics, to a ton of rough stones
annually, 1O.or 20 per cent of which
may be gems, and quite enough to
well stock the market. Added to
this tendency of over production to
keep down the price is the proclivity
of gem buyers to seek the rarer varie-
ties of colored stones as now more
desirable. These have augmented
in tar greater ratio than diamonds,
including also pearls. In fact, as
the scale of prices of fine colored
gems has advanced, that of diamonds
has dropped. 1t was once said that
good harvest in America meant so
many shillings carat to the Cape,
and wars and panics on the contin-
entail exchanges sent down the baro-
meter in the diamond market with
sensitive rapidity.
Nevertheless, the European syndi-
cate that was formed, with on almost
fabulous capital, to control the Afri-
can diamond market and stay an i'm
pending precipitation in prices, it is
reported, has met with a large meas
ure of success and thus far has en-
riched it's members. AS to the future,
this will depend upon the product OF
that little territory of about nine
miles square in the vicinity of Kim
berly, upon the Cape of Good Hope
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

Confirm our statement when we say that Ack-
to any and all other preparations for the
Throat and Lungs. In WhOoping Cough and
Group 1t is i. agic and relieves at once. We Of
fer you sample bottle free. Remember this
Remedy Is sold by
az RAGLAND g. Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
EXTRAORDINARY Bone Scratching.

Herbert Sperry, fremont, ILL.,, had eryspe-
las in both legs. Confined to the house six
weeks. He says: when ! was able to get
on my legs, l had an itching sensation that
nearly run me crazy. | scratched them raw
to theb ones. Tried everything without re-
(PapillOn) Skin Cure at the drug store. used it,
and it has cured me sound and we'll"
Clarke's Flax soap has no equal for bath
and toilet. Skin cure 81. Soap 25 cents. For
sale at F. KalteYer i Son. 1868
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
CIarke's Extractor Flax Cough Cure

CIarke's Extractor Flax Cough Cure
1t is sure cure for Whooping Cough. 1t
stops the whOop, and permits the child to
Good for any cough of childhood or old age.
1t heals the brOnchi and lungs, and stops the
cough. For Winter or Bronchial Cough this
syrup is the best ever discovered. Only one
Sons drug store.
CIarke's Flax Soap makes the skin smooth,
soft and white. Price p cents. 266C3D
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05

The Special Panama Commission is
trying to revive the hopes of the old
shareholders and induce new sub
scriptions.
--Kemmler's case goes to the New
York court of appeals to determine
whether he can be executed at the
Auburn prison or elsewhere.
Six L. S. naval cadets, who at
tempted 70 desert while the squadron
was in the Mediterranean, have
reached New York.
B'Nai Birth are entertained by
Mayor Ellison of Richmond; and APP
point committee on consolidation,
and simplified ritual.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
PreSton'S "Hed-Ake."

P. B. Bishop of 42l Ave. f, San Antonio,
says: Enroll my name among the many
who have been relieved by your wonderful
ty years. 1t relieved NE in twenty minutes.
| shall never be without a bottle" FoI sale
by all druggists, SOC.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05
PARDON FOR DEsERTERs.
A General Amnesty Declared by the
Secretary of War.

n Geuefal mneSty DeCldftu ny INC
Secretary of War.
LEAvENwORTH, Kan. June A
few months ago there was talk of the
president issuing a general amnesty
to all persons who had deserted from
the United States regular army. The
matter was widely commented upon
at the time and the amnesty would
no doubt have been issued but for
the fact it would have released about
500 military prisoners confined
at this place who are serv-
ing sentences for desertiOn. The
prison officials here and army officers
generally opposed the granting of the
Wholesale pardon, and it seemed to
have killed the proposition, as moth
ing was heard from it lately. In fact
| the whole matter seemed to have
died out, but such was not the case,
| as the following order from the war
| department, received here, will show:
"In view of the act OF congress, APP
proved April IL, 1880, amending the
| l03d article of war, q reIe Use from the
army will be furnished upon applica-
ton for each deserter coming within
the provisions of the act. The appli-
cant will be required to file
an affidavit stating whether he
has absented himself from the
United States while in de-
| sertion, and if it shall appear from
| the affidavit otherwise that he has
so absented himself the time of his
absence will be deducted from the
two years limitation.
(Signed) REDFIELD PROCTOR,
"Secretary of War"
The military officials here interpret
this order to mean that a pardon will
be granted to all deserters who will
come forward and state the facts of
their desertiOn.
1t is claimed that it does not in any
way affect the military prisoners here
who are serving sentences here for
desertion, but the prisoners put in
for desertiOn are being rapidly par
doned out by the President.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-05

MEMORIAL Day was more generally
observed this year in all parts of the
country than for many years. This
is always a good republican sign.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-07
FULL MANY A GEM.

Not Hidden in DARK, Unfathomed Caves
But on Exhibition.
There is tine display OF diamonds, loose
and mounted, together with other gems,
at Finck e. Cocks. No. S1S Second street,
and passers-by are to be pardoned if they
finger before their window for glance, or
even enter and make more leisurely in-
spection. Messrs Finck & Clock have been
established in this city for long time, Mr..
Finck coming to Seattle in 1881, and they
have come to know jast what is required TO
suit the most exaeting customers. Both
are practical watchmakers, and their stock
OF watches is selected with knowledge and
care for heir reputation. They nave
special attraction in line OF Geneva
watches OF their OWL importation. They
also carry the standard American move
ments, and fit them with any desired value
OF case. in gold or silver. In jewely they
show at this season, in view OF the demands
of the holiday trade. many new and novel
arrangements. many OF which are unique
and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. New
and chaste designs In sterling siiverware
have just been received. and the display Is
handsome one. A speciality is line OF
children's sets and silver mugs. The tirm
is under light expense for rent and help.
aid can afford to share with their patrons
this advantage, and make prices just so
much nearer first cost. They sell only
goods OF the best quality, and will recon-
mend nothing that is not worthy. Before
any selection OF holiday presents is made.
their establishment should be visited and a
thorough inspection given. Make note
OF the number. 8lS Second street.
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A BLooD-sTAINkD LETTER.
1t Proves That Murderer stony" Miller
Went North, Not South.

Went North, Not South.
Although the whereabouts of murderer
Tony" Miller and the sad fate OF Oluf
Ellingson have almost ceased 10 agitae the
people. reward seekers are still active on
the hunt. One of these en'erprising hunt
ers. who had been searching carefully
every inch Of ground for considerable
distance around the spot where the MUIR
dered man was found, was rewarded yes
terday morning by finding a bIood-stained
letter, torn in small bits. 1t was lying
nearly 200 feet north from the place where
he dead man was hid, and had been
thrown under small bush amid the
caves.
The particles of letter and envelope were
turned over TO the chief of police, who,
with his detectives, carefully filed the
pieces together On the envelope was adj
dressed 'Oiuf + lingson. Seattle Postoffice,
Washington" and in the corner was
stamped I'm ten days return to E. A.
Hol, Washburn, Wisconsin" The letter
itself was written in Swedish. but it was
signed Lima" and was evidently from
his sister. Mrs. Holt The letter bore the
prints of bloody fingers, and showed that
the murderer had taken the letter, thinking
il contained money. and after reading it.
had torn it up and thrown it under the
bushes where 1t was found.
The fad is of some interest, If not i'm
portance, for it proves, contrary to the
theory heretofore advanced and accepted
fy the detectives, that the murderer did
not return south to the city, but went
north along the lake shore.
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REAL ESTATE CHANGE.
Proposed Auxiliary to the Chamber
OF Commerce.

Last evening about thirty of the promi.
nent real estate dealers OF the CITY mel II
the Chamber of Commerce to form an as.
ISOLATION. Mr.. J. W. elise was made the
temporary chairman and Mr.. L. d. Ross
secretary. A committee of five was then
appointed by The chair TO draw up articles
of ASSOCIATION. and report at a meeting to
be h'ld next Wednesday night The com.
mitiee consists of Messrs D. B. Ward
II. Manning, Percy w. Rochester. Dong.
las Young and /. d. Ross. Then Mr..
elise vas put on ex-officio.
Mr.. Neil O'Hara told of some Eastern
people who would like to locate shoe
factory here, and other industries were
discussed. Mr.. Ross and MIR. W. w Kirk
wood told o. parties who wanted to locate
Touring mills here. Tnen Mr. T. H. DENIM
sey. Mr.. Douglas Young and Mr.. Robert
+. Mccoy were made committee 10 see
what advantage. s attic might offer for
grinding and Shipping -four.
those interested IN the association hoHe
to get all the leading real estate men OF The
city into it. The plan is not 10 form an
exchange for listing and selling real estate
but TO organize BODY in a way auxiliary
10 the Chamber OF Commerce. Commit.
tees will be appointed who will work with
the Chamber OF Commerce in endeayoring
To bring manufacturers here, and in Other
susn lines
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THE SALARIES FIXED.
Concurrence by the Aldermen
With Delegates.
A MEDIUM COURSE ADOPTED.
wilcox Raises . Double Working Par.
Elementary Ruie-Ali Ready for
Signature.

The board of aldermen held q special
session yesterday for the purpose of set
ting the salary ordnance. All the menu
bers were present except Mr.. Korn, who is
in California. The proceedings were
opened by Mr.. Pontius moving to concur
I'm the amendments made 10 the aldermen
bill by the delegates.
Mr.. Wilcox called attention to rule OF
the board that reconsideration OF meas.
ure could not be had at q second meeting.
He read the rule, which was In contraven-
ton OF the charter provision quoted by him
last night and which resulted in postpon-
ing action.
President Hall said the only object of
Mr.. Wilcox seemed to be to obstruct the
proceedings OF the board. He had no
sympathy with some of Wicox's oppon-
ents. but that did not justify an obstruc-
tive course.
Mr.. Wilcox denied that he desired to OBJ
struct, hut he said he was compelled to APP
peal to the rules in order to meet a COM
bined opposition OF four members who
were determined not to listen to anything
but their own proposition.
Mr.. Miller remarked that the point
raised had TO more bearing than it had
the previous night. The board had laid
the matter on the table. and he had
novel to take it up. There was no mo.
ton to reconsider. He criticized Mr.
Wilcox's appeal to the rules in such way
TO carry hi point.
Mr.. Wilcox said il they were not TO be
governed by the parliamentary law what
were they 10 be governed by. The posi-
ton he thought they should take is to re-
main in session until the salary ques ion
was tied.
The chair decided that the ordinance
could be taken up The list of salaries
was then read as amended.
Mr.. Miller proposed to adopt it as it
Stood
Mr.. Wald moved to amend by taking
separately, each item.
Mr.. Miller called for the ayes and noes.
Mr.. Valid said be had an amendment to
offer.
The chair ruled it out of order: the
amendments must be concurred in or voted
down together.
The question was then put and the
amendments concurred in by vote of
TO 8. The ayes were Bogardus, Holbrook,
Miller Pontius. Snyder; noes, Valid, VIII
cox. Hall.
Following is the payroll as finally
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some clothes on him, and it was then
four the man was w. w. NIckels, Ia
coma carpenter. and that he was rooming
at the Sherman iodgng-house on CONNER
cial street. He had been on spree for a
week or more.
Going to bed with touch of the Sim
Jams" the old man dreamed that he was in
Tacoma and was chairman OF big prohi-
bition meeting. The session was a long
one. and he could hardly wait for the adj
iournment before he "wetted his whistle. 2"
At las, the meeting came TO an end and his
thirst became so real that he slipped out of
bed and was making all haste to the near
est saloon when overtaken.
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SEAL FUEs THE FAvoRIrEs.
Warm Weather Affects the Trade. bu
Seal Garments Selling Well.

warm weather Affects the Trade but
Seal Garments Selling Well.
The trade in furs and fur garments is
not brisk this sea. ON, on account OF the
warm weather, but seal jackets. walking
coats, sacqnes, Newmarkers and shoulder
capes. are exceptions. People realize that
the price OF seal kins is advancing steadily,
and that choice seal furs soon will be not
only very precious, but practically out OF
the market, and not TO be had at any fig
ure. K. Petkovirs, Seait'e's leading fur
rier, last evening gave Posr.lNTELLIGEN-
GER reporter some facts of interest conce rn-
ing the manufacture of seal garments. and
kindly exhibited some OF the handsome
articles in his own stock to iustra his
remarks. Mr.. Petkovits has had long ex-
perience in the business, selects ana buys
his own furs, has them dressed and dyed
for him by the London house. which IS the
sole possessor of the secret process neces-
sary to make them perfect, and then has
the furs made up under his own supervis-
ion. He sends out nothing that he is
afraid to guarantee. he has muffs and
boas to match bis jackets and shoulder
capes, seal caps, hoods, gloves and trim
mings; in fact, everything that is elegant
in the line OF urs.
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BE WAS A soMNAMBULIsr.
A Tacoma Carpenter Has q Dream ans
Wanted Drink.


A tall, slender man, sbout 60 wears of
age. nude. excepting for an abbreviated
night shirt, his gray locks waving dis
ordedly about hi, wrinklsd brow, both eyes
smut tight, ami the man walking rapidly
along the pavement on Commercial and
Main streets, was an apparation that
START ed he lonely pedestrian at 2 O'Clock
vest, rday morning. The old man appeared
IKE an uncanny omen OF approaching
winter with its sletts and SHOWS He
turned up Washington street, and Officer
6 ascocK happei ed 10 catch sight OF him,
ana catching hold of his shoulder, SAID
Where's your clothes, Ola man7' The
Cd man jumped and started as ii he had
been stabbed. and opening his eyes, looked
around in aston sLment. He had been
walking in his sleep.
The ffcer 30 K him into sa non NIT
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thoroughly discussed, although &C ito was
deferred until the mex, meeting OF the
board. Il is quite probable that the rules
of the San Francisco health department
will be put in,oafse here with some few
adaptations.
A bill OF $50. presented by John Nc.
Grath for services as sanitary policeman
was allowed. G.. o Guys bill OF SIG IS. fol
medicine. was also approved.
The board adjourned to meet on Monday
night Decemher q
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THEY BROKE INTO A HOUSE.
The Guilty Gang Ply Their Vocation
without Success.

Without Success.
Frank Shannon and Fred Consign. both
members of the Eugene Guilty gang OF boy
burglars, were caught in the act OF break
ing into a house on Pike and Sixth streets
in broad daylight yesterday. A. 2 o'clock
IN the afternoon Officer Cummings detected
three boys with burglars Jimmy" at
work on the window of a residence. He
recognized two of the boys and caught
them The third ran around the block.
and placing shannon and Consign in charge
of two citizens. the officer made a vain
chase after the one VINO broke away. When
he returned few moments later. perspir-
ing ami out of breath, he found that the
other two boys were gone, also The men ne
left them with. Up to a late hour the boys
had not been caught
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BOARD OF HEALTH.
Thirty-Sine Section Ordinance to Pux
xie the Plumbing Insnrcrnr

Thirty-Sine Section Ordinance to Pux-
xie the Plumbing Inspector
An adjourned meeting of the board OF
heath was held last evening AT Dr.. Church.
hiii's office. The principal business OF the
evening was the consideration OF a pro-
posed ordinance With thIrty-nine sections.
submitted by Plumbing Inspector Malan.
10 regulate plnmbin' :. gas fitting and the
use OF cleo ricity. tn ordinance was con-
sidered section by section and approved.
Ii Will De first submitted TO The corpora
ton counsel and then go before the city
council for action
The adoption of a set of rules to govern
the sanitary department. of the city was
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A DRUG STORE BURNED.
Driver Fred Miller Thrown From His
Engine and Hurt in the Leg

Herman's drug store, On KING
street, back of Whitechapel. caught ire
yesterday morning at $50 O'Clock, and the
stock was q total loss. An alarm was
turned IN from box 6S, and engine 8 COM
pany and hook ami ladder company from
North Seattle turned out The ire was ex
unguished BY railroad men assisted by the
chemical engine from headquarters. The
damage is aoout 500.
While driving 10 the fire Fred Miller.
driver on engine No. l. was thrown fro m
his seat by the engine gong into a
chuck, hole on Jefferson street, between
Third and Second. The engine was not
damaged, but Mler's rigAt leg was
wrenched, ana he will lay of for day or
two
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To Attend Captain HIPS Funeral.

TACOMA. Dec. Especial captain
Fife, of Company C, today received the
foil owing telegram from Colonel ]. c.
Haines OF Seattle:
"All companies of this regiment are in
vited 20 participate in the funeral services
OF General Hui Sunday. Inform officers
at your post.
Company c met this evening and decided
to attend the funeral in a BODY forty
strong. leaving in special car at 9:45 a. M.
t0mOrrOw
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pickey Not an Embezzler.

Nathan Dlckev, charged by the Home
n,urance Company With embt ing S3l,
was discharged by Justice Neagle yesterday.
and the costs were attached TO the COM
planning witness, J. Spencer, the company's
agent Dickey mad been a solicitor for he
company and it was claimed that he had
MAZE collections and put the money in his
D eket
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in Seattle wants b, me Of her own. but her
husband lees tn at n cans spare the money
rom nls bus ness She don't Know m :, -.
can ge' hene alll jus, 10 suii her and IA Al
tie rent sue IS pay ng would pay cor IL II sue
cid sAe Won q make her husbands life a burden
10 i'm untl! h al ec and found cut al anon
II Irom Lac J. Pilner. 10 1. Epler flock
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Big Tax Collections

Over s25, 900 were paid into the county
treasury BY taxpayers yesterday. OF this
amount nearly $1,000 came from The
Northern Pacific. The treasurers office is
now kept very pusv as taxes become de-
linauent January l and taxpayers are set
Ting their accounts with the county.
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The members OF the board of public
WORKS met Yesterday but almost immedi.
atey adjourned. Mr.. Hebron accom- pany-
ing City Engineer Gardner to inspect sug.
gested location for corporation ward.
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Park S,nnmissiana..

1t had been arranged to hold a meeting
OF the park board Yesterday. but in conse-
quence o! the absence of Messrs. Bailey
and Barker from the city. Chairman Jones
postponed 1T until Monday afternoon at
O'Clock
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FROM THE BATlLE.FIErD

Elder B :. Kt'ingsr, of Gettyshurg, Pa saw.
ne nAG oeeu suffer- ( with cvli and COMA
$50 bis wife; thai they took 10 using Chsnbar
.ain's couch Remedy aud received great beue5i
iron IL Yet ne says: Al. was 50 Die ssant r.
take" -
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sSooknm Root Hair Grower 10 guaranteed In
DO al tnag Is claimed for az or mol.y refunded
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81. = viii give ysu perfect heath If invested
IN Aoore's Rsves ed Remedy.
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The bill will be enrolled and go to the
presidents of both houses for signature on
Monday night, to which time the board
adiourped
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ts' HandkerchiefS.

handkerch efs. from Csc to 81 each
Gent coiored bordered, hem stitched
handkerchief. 121zc 10 IS ,ach.
Japanese face all silk. hemstitched
handk Archiefs white or coored brraerei,
90, o 81 so each. The SOC lines IN these
goods cannot be dup cred in Seattle al
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Gloves.

Gloves from 75c to 81 rs
Ladies' Aousqu Ia re Kid Gloves, glace
or unures Ell. from 75c to So
Ezra long Mousquet .ire Gloves for
evening wear, elbow or shoulder length, in
blacks, tans, grays and opera shades.
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All linen. hemstitched and hand-em-
broidered iuitia handke-chiefs. 1925 per
box. These are grand w uss.
jar anese silk hem ii ched. na.d-a m
hroldered initial h andker chiefs, 75c AMI 81
each.
Gents all linen, hemstitched, white
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Misses hutton Kid Cloves SOC pair !;
with F,sier no *. better aua.iiy 81 pa r.
l. ,dies' s. button Kid Gloves, 75c. 81
81. 25 and 81 so
L dies Foster Hook Kid Gloves, 81.
81 so AMI 81 rs.
Ladies' button or hook Undressed Kid
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French table covers Doneny & M.sum.