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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
MINOR KILOGRAMS.

DUBLIN, Sept. 2.-Floods in Carrow
river are running thousands OF acres
of crops and sweeping away houses
and barns, causing immense damage
WASHINGTON, sept. 9.-Secretary
Blaine has received official infOrma.
ton that the revolutionists in Chill
are entirely successful, and every
thing quiet.
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 2-The rail.
road men have renewed the strike on
Lafayette division today, on the
Lake Erie and Western railway.
BOSTON, Sept. Race between
Hanlan, O'ConDOr and reemer is sci
for Septemb er Both.
ST. Angus TINE, Tx. Sept. Got.
ton crop prospects for Shelby, sabine
and San Augustine counties are %
per cent lower than two weeks ago.
New YORK, Sept 1.-The mails
which left Yokohoma Aug. 10, were
delivered aboard the City of New
York at this morning, having
crossed the continent In three days
via Canadian Pacific railway.
ECKERTY, Ind, Sept. 3-Johp
Snyder, a constable, was shot by
Henry Enlow, watermelon thief,
whom he was trying to arrest. shy
der will die, and his brother Paul,
who was with him, is dangerously
wounded.
OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 1.-The speak
or of the House of Commons has Or
dered the arrest of Andre SENEGAL,
superintendent of the government
printing bureau for failing to appear
and make report concerning his
Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Cattle Regulations.

LONDON, Sept. 2-The following
order relative TO the Atlantic cattle
trade goes into effect January next:
Cattle cannot be carried on more than
three decks, nor on hatch above other
cattle, nor interfere with navigation
or ventilation OF the ship. Pens must
be strong enough to resist the weight
of cattle from slipping. There must
be foreman and one assistant to
every twenty-five head and any ami
NAL seriously injured must be slaugh-
tered. If the report that Turkey has
yielded to Russia on the Dardenelles.
question, true European affairs will
be seriously complicated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
A BRAVE OFFICER.
Stops a Runaway just IN Time tic
Avoid Smash.

Stops a Runaway just IN Time ..fGs
Avoid Smash.
The truck wagon of q huck ster
named B. s. Tello, was run away
with on Military plaza yesterday
afternoon by the team attac he'd. The
market place was crowded with peo-
pie and vehicles ut the time, and ~
the runaways started west''a cross the
plaza things looked saually. Officer
Springer came TO the rescue very
quickly, climbed into the wagon from
the rear and catching the lines, stop
ped the runaways just in time to
save q smash-up of three vehicles
which were punched together In the
narrow part of West Commerce street
at the old police station. The car
rage of Miss Zulems Garcia was one
of those in danger.
Officer Springer injured his leg in
getting into the wagon. He certain
Iy deserves the highest praise TO + his
prompt ana fearless act and certain
ly all who were witnesses justly ap--
plauded him.
The owner of the team was arrest
ed for leaving his team alone.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Ex.Reptstrar Dead.

WARREN, Pa, Sept. 2.-Judge G.
w. Schofieid died esterday morning
at 8 o'clock from heart disease. His
health has been failing rapidly late
ly. Judge Schofield was one of the
best known citizens of Pennsylvania
and has held many positions of honor
and trust. He served two terms rs a
membe of the State Legislature, was
a member of the Thirty-eighth to the
Forty third Congress, was Registrar
of the Treasury under Presiden
Hayes, and was appointed Judge of
the court of claims by President Gar
field, which position he filled until
July last.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.--Timothy Hop.
kins, the adopted SOD of the late Marx
Hopkins and Mrs. Hopkins. Searles,
passed through yesterday for Massa-
chusetts, to look after his inter ests in
the contest of the will. G. p. Hun
ton will be in favor of maintaining the
will as 1t stands, for, if young Hop
kins breaks the will, the Stanford
and Crocker interests will hold a ma
jority of the stock in the Southern
Pacific and restore Stanford to the
presidency of the road.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Federation of Union.

LEEDS, Sept. AT a conference
here today of delegates from the vari-
Gus labor union organizations of Great
Britain, representing $4,000 wOrkmen,
a motion to form u federation of the
uuions of skilled and unskiIled work
men was approved. Subsequently a
committe was appointed to organize
the federation. Unions comprising a
membership of l16 600 men have al.
ready announced their adherence to
the new movement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Frightened The Women.

The soldiers who assaulted Jack
Murphy at the Union saloon yester-
day afternoon ran down salinas street
and broke open the door of Deputy
Sheriff Druse's house and ran through
the house into the yard. They then
ran through Richard Heilig's house
and secreted themselves IN an out
house in the yard. Here they were
captured without any resistance by
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Barnes, who walked
them to the bat cave.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Steamship Sunk.

AALIFAx, Sept. 2.-Steamship Dun
murry, from New York to Antwerp
was capsized in tremendous hurri-
can last Sunday and eightOf the crew
were drowned. The vessel sank i'm
mediately on capsizing, and crew of
twenty eight thrown into sea. Second
officer and boatswain saved life boat
from wreck and twenty men got in
suffering from hunger and thirst and
tossed about in gales. The boat was
picked up Monday night by steamer
Hanskursh and they landed in Hall
fax. Dunmurry had cargo grain
aboard
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
BaImaceda Reported Killed.

New YORK, Sept. Am uncon-
firmed report from Santiago, Chilli,
reached here yesterday that Balma-
ceda had been shot and killed in the
mountains while striving to reach
BHenos Ayres. After leaving his
family st Los Andes, he started to
cross the mountains with q companion
and two muleteers. The weather be-
came severe and the muleteers want
ed to turn back but Balmaceda re-
fused and struck one of the men. He
drew q pistol and shot the ex-presi.
dent and the other muleteer killed
the companion. They then rifed the
bodies and escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
The Last Fillmore Dies.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Mrs. Julia
Fillmore Harris, the last survivor of a
family of eight brothers and sisters,
one of whom was Willard Fillmore, the
thirteenth president Of the United
States, died last nigh at the residence
of her son harles Harris, of this city.
She was born in 1912 and came to Cal
ifornia In 1852 from Minnesota. She
leaves two children, Charles, above
mentioned, and Mrs. Follis, of To-
ledO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Railroad Destroyed,

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-The entire
track of the Spanish Fort Railroad,
from Metairie Ridge to Spanish Fort,
has been destroyed. Sparks from
dummy No. 6 of the Spanish Fort
road set fire to the grass along the
track. The grass was very dry owing
to the drouth, ard burned like finder
The ties were next attacked, and
what was formerly q railroad was
converted into twisted rails and char
red cross ties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
HIS FUNERAL

A Large Concourse do Honor to the
Memory OF Mr.. Patton-No
News of His Murderer
The funeral of the late J. d. Patton,
the victim of the burglar yesterday
morning, occurred this morning and
was attended by nearly the full mem
bership of lodges Knights and Ladies'
of Honor, Knights of Honor and
American Legion of Honor, besides a,
large number of friends of the de ceas-
ed and family. No clew as to the
murderer, or any new facts bearing
on this most mysterious case, have de-
velopeG. Two umbrellas, q rain coat,
pair of No. boys shoes, a black
diagonal coat and vest, with 35 cents
and q gold watch and chain were the
articles taken. All but the shoes, ,,
money and watch have been picked
up in lots through which it Is suppos-
ed the robber fed. A pistol scabbar6s
was also found. The mans tracks
were found la an alley leading to
Marshall street. He wore q rubber
soled bicycle or sprint ting shoe.
Deceased carried $1,000 lite Insur.
ance.
Justice Heron began the inquest
Yesterday. 1t is yet unfinished. Only
the testimony of the children has been
taken. They did not hear the shot dred
but were awakened by their mother
screaming. They got up, carried the
light into the room and found Mr..
Patton wounded and dying. That in
all they knew.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
New Cable Opened.

NEW YORK, Sept. New sub
marine cable formally opened for
business yesterday between here and
Brazil by French capitalists. This
provides direct communication be.
tween Brazil and United States for
the first time. The new cable starts
at Hayti to San Domingo, Martin
ique, French Guinea and to Brazil,
connecting with international Com
pany. Western Union via Havana
aud Hayti.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Not on the Regular Programme.

The wrestling match advertised be-
tween Joe Coin and the Unknown"
did not come off last night, as Coin
refused to wrestle because he said
there was not enough money in the
pot. A breezy argument, between Mr..
Shacklett and Coin, resulted in an
all.round boxing match in which
Coin, Shscklet, Prof. Berneau, the
negro waiter, and several others took
a hand. Several persons on both sides
got knocked down. when Coin made
his escape, and Berneau was arrested
after being pretty badly beaten.
Prof. Berneau and Shacklett were up
before tho recorder this morning but
the kind hearted judge dismissed the
cases against them, as no witnesses
seemed to know WHO was to blame
for the change of the program from q
wrestle to boxing match.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Train Exploded.

WINsLow, Ariz., Sept. "A car
loaded with powder on a train run
ming full speed near Denison station,
exploded Iast night, killing q brake
man and stockman in charge of a car
of household goods. They were on
top of the car and were blown forty
rods. The powder car and adjoining
car were demolished and the wires
DrOstrated,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
rrencb Expedition Routed.

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The government
has received q dispatch announcing
that Fourn eau's expedition to explore
the Valley of Saugha Hagen, Central
Soudan, and the French Congo was
attacked by natives with the result
that sixteen were killed and thirty
one, including Fourneau himself,
wounded. All of the merchandise
and many rifles belonging to the par
ty were lost.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
LATE TELEGRAMS.
BOILED DOWN FROM PRIVATE,
SPECIAL AND OTHER SOURCES.

Karnes City gin is running.
Fort Worth has 81 criminal cases on
docket; bigamy, burglary, rape, muir
der, forgery, etc.
Two small pox cases reported from
Del Rio.
Governor Brown inaugurated at
Frankfort, Ky.
Heavy wind, rain and hail reported
at Greenville.
Mexican interoceanio railway will
be open ed in few days.
No news received at Washington
from Minister Egsn at Santiago.
Two manufactures of spurious coin
unearthed In the City OF Mexico.
General Basquenado is. President of
Chill. ad interim.
Steam barge sunk off Detroit and
three persons drowned.
Khedive Pet, q louisiana Jersey,
gives birth to four healthy calves.
Three more arrests at Con zales over
the Barber murder.
All rumors of Union Pacific changes
uiC uChlCu Ny thO ohSStoAS'
Fort Worth railroad men form q
club and reading room.
Wheat, rye and Barley advance 10
to Is krulZers in Vienna maj ket.
Work on the Nicaragua canal pro-
crosses favOrably.
Chicago cabinet makers are on q
strike for eight hours.
No business of interest trsnspIres
in Tennessee Legislature.
Lieut.. Gov. Jones of New York will
run on the Independent ticket for
Governor.
Under Australian ballot votes must
be challenged at the time cast or the
vote stands as a legal one.
Lieut.. Gov. OF Manitoba is charged
with boodling and other irregu-
larities.
| Democratic colored league of Pa.
holds meeting at Pittsburg Septem-
| Der 90.
The freight train men are again on
| strike on Lake Erie d Western, sche-
dule unsatis 'actOry.
Judge Burkbsrt restraints the coun-
| ty from counting votes IN recent coun-
| ty seat election.
Superintendent Anderson OF car
works, Madison, ILL.,, is shot dead by
an employee.
Cotton growers in Shelby, Sabine
and San Augustine counties report
cotton cut Is per cent.
Testimony so far shows that the
Park Place n. Y, building collapsed
from overweight.
The Gillian cruiser, Pinto, has lett
KEEL, and Will probaoly take arma-
ment at sea.
The last rail on the Tampico road
is laid, and freight coming from
Europe.
The American Sabbath Union is
moving to close Chicago fair on Sun
days.
All Chilli except Co9uimbo accept
the situation and the authority of the
Junta.
The English cable at Coquimbo has
been cut, and the fight will be kept
up there.
Preparations will be made to restore
| order and arrange for the Chill cleo
lions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
r. A. X. staff Appointments.

ALBANY. N. Y. Sept. Capt.
John Palmer, commander-in-chief of
the Grand Army of the United States
today made the following staff sp-
pointments: Senior aide-de camp,
c. Hull Grant; d. U. Quick, Of Brook
lyn. assistant sdiutanJ general.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
A Learned Engineer.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2.-Prof. W. s.
Chaplin, pr ofessor of engineering in
Harvard since 1855, has been elected
chancellor of Washington University
of this city. Previous to his Harvard
professOTship Prof. Chaplin held
many important outside positions,
chief among which was the professor
ship of civil engineering IN the I'm
perial University of Japan, at Toxic
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
More Outlets Trade Wanted.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. e. The
committee of the Nijiji-Novgorod fair
has resolved to request Mr.. Vishne-
gradski, Minister of Finance, to come
to speedy solution of the question of
instituting port bounties for cotton
products. Unless new outlets for
Russian manufactures are thus
created there will be q wholesale dis
missal of workmen from Russian
mills.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
New Suits.

The following new suits have been
filed in the district courts.
}. w. Maddox and II. l.. Wren vs..
G.. w. Angle Il Co, on contract.
Reagan Houston, assignee, vs. J. G.
Rosenfield, on notes.
Reagan Houston, assignee, VS..
Christian Kiel, on notes.
sam Matovich VS.. Julia Matovich,
for divorce.
Nichols, Dupree & Co. VS.. White
& Ingram, on note.
A. Ritterman VS.. F. Ritterman, in.
junction.
G.. NJ. White vs.. Sam Maverick,
debt.
J.E. Rendle vs.. Jeanette Rendle,
divorce.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
A Temperate Zone.

LONDON, Sep. "A dispatch from
Zanzibar says that the Sultan has de-
clared his dominions to be within the
zone of the Brussels spirit act.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Phelps Did not say So.

BERLIN, Sept. 1.-The United States
minister, Hon. VIM. Walter Phelps,
when questioned upon the removal of
the embargo on U. s. pork, smilingly
refused to confirm the report, but
said that he would repeat what he
said six months ago to the effect that
the American hog would enter the
Brandenburg gates before this years
acorns fell.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
New Orleans Markets.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 3.-Cotton
spots, quieter;low mid, 7-l6, futures,
quiet and steady; September, sos;
October, 8. 40; November, S.57; sugar,
seconds, 2 3-16; rice, fair, 4 s; pork
Sl1.74 to $l20O; hams, 10 l.2 to IL 1-2;
potatoes, LIS to 200.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Afraid OF an Accident.

VIENNA, Sept. 1.-The authorities
at all places whic h the German en-
peror will pass en- route to the
SchwarZenu maneuvres have been
notified to prevent the waving Of flags
and the throwing of flowers, as it is
thought that such demonstration
are liable to frighten the Emperor's
horse and endanger his recently in
jured knee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
SIayin's Back err Weakens.

New YORK, Sept. 2-Charley John
son withdrew the thousand dollars
deposited with the Herald to bind
match between Slavin and Sullivan,
as former showed no inclination to
cover amount although notified that
it was waiting for him,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
San Antonio Ahead.

At the end of the first inning of the
cricket match Oh Government Hill to-
day between the San Antonio and
Boerne, elevens, the score stood 5S
to So runs in favor of San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
An Italian Cyclone.

ROME, Sept. "A cyclone which
has lust passed aver the San Mayou,
Castiglione and Casino districts has
caused great distress. A number of
persons were injured, and the crops
in the path of the storm destroyed
and houses damaged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Public Debt Reduction.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-It is esti-
mated at the treasury department
that there has been an increase o
over Sc, OOO, 900 in the cash holdings
since Aug. l, representing q decrease
of the public debt to that amount,
according to the old form OF debt
statement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Postal Clerk Killed.

DAvIsvILLE, CAL, Sept. "A pas
senger train was derailed at Swingle's
Station, near here, by spreading rails,
caused by heat. The engine and four
cars were ditched and badly wrecked.
Postal Clerk Quinby was killed and
several others injured more or less
seriously.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
In Effect.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-The tran
STORY schedule of the treaty with
Spain, affecting productions of this
country exported to. China and Porto
Rico. went into effect yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Autographed Office Stationary

Autographed Office Stationary
Is all the GO with business men now.
Keep up with the times by having a
cut of your building. special design
or vignette on your letter heads,
cards, etc. Samples, sketches, origi.
nal designs and estimates cheertully
furnished upon application. Write
or call on,
MAVERICK PRINTING House,
9-2-lm San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
A PITY She Missed Them.

PLYMOUTH, Pa, Sept. 1.-Two
strangers attempted to take liberties
with Susie TENTS, aged 16, whose
house they entered. She picked up
shot gun and fired at them, fatally
wounding her seven esr-old brother
In the head. The men escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Printing.

When you need letter, note or bill
heads, statements, cards, drafts, re-
ceipts or any thing else under this
head, call on or write us for samples
and estimates.
MAVERICK PRINTING House, !,
9-2-1m San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Wants a Young Wife.

New YORK, Sept. 2. Horatio
Slater, many times millionaire, aged
sixty-five, is engaged to Miss Mabel
Hunt, younger daughter of the late
William Hunt, the artist, aged twenty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
To Printers and Publishers.

Ihave q Campbell, two revolution
Cylinder Press, Brown Folding ma
chine, good lot of type for a six col
umn daily which can sell at a gen.
uine bargain. Write me for particu-
lars. B. F. JOHNSON,
S-22-tf Cranston Press Man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
The Bernbardt Cruise.

PARIS, Sept. 2.-Itis reported here
that Henry f. Abbey is negotiating
for the purchase of the Mariposs. a
fast steamer, to convey Nine. Bern
hardt and the company he has en-
gagged as her support in their coming
tonr around the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Balmaceda's Agent EnjoineG.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-Injunction Was
granted in beha lfagent CHILEAN Junta,
restraining the city bank from paying
bill of exchange drawn on the nation
al bank of Chilli, payable to BAlmA-
ceda's agent, Senior Joaquin Cooley.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
A Real Philanthropist

BERLIN, Sept. Barron Stumm .
one of the largest employers of labor
in Germany, has decided to pay high
er wages to all his employees while
the dearness of food continues, and to
increase the pensions allowed to wild
ows of employees and others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02

A Dead Poet.

LISBON, Sept. 2.-Gen. Latino
Cselho, the celebrated republican
leader and poet, is dead. The King
OF Portugal has written letter OF con-
dolence to the family.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
LATE TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
AND7STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Bank of England Canard.

Bank Of England Canard.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-The cashier Of
the Bank of England declares that
there is no truth whatever in the
rumor circulated last night to the
effect that the bank had been robbed
of very large sum OF money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02
Police Officer Murdered

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. "A com.
missary of police was murdered at
Biela, Zorkoff near Kioff The assas-
sin, who is supposed to be Nihilist,
escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-09-02

MONDAY DAY-WEDNES0AY.
Drive in scsrfs. All styles. Some
75c, none less than soc; all will be on
sale at 25c.
$685.. JOsKE BROTHERS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-02-04
Juneau.

There were 229 marriages, 517 births
and 278 deaths recorded in the office of
the register of deeds i'll this county in
$780, Of the births 219 were females
and 29S males. The birth of four pairs
of twins is reported.
The regular term of the circuit court
will begin on Tuesday, the 10th inst
1t is not expected that the term will
occupy more than week g time.
The city council has extended an in
vitation to Governor Peck to attend
the Farmers Institute to be held here
on March 4th and 9Th. A committee
of citizens has been appointed to make
the necessary arrangements for the
holding of the institute.
For five entire consecutive days dur
ing the past week the Office of the
county clerk was closed, so that no per-
son was able to transact any business
in that Office. Parties coming here
from distance were obliged to return
home without being able to transact
their business, and other officials whose
business require almostdaily communi
cation with that office, were put to very
great inconvenience. Considering the
fact that two men, the county clerk and
deputy, are supposed to attend to the
Office, it would seem that at least one