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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
PRONOUNCED HOPELESS. YEr.sAvEo

cr rIom ietIer oy MIS- na aaa E nufa OF
with bad cold, which settled on my
lungs, cough set in and finally terminated
in coDsumtion. Four doctors gave me
up saying could live but short time. 1
gave myself up to my Savior, determined
II could uot stay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to get
pr Kings dnsh New wd GsGGS for G9ns9mP
took in all eight bottles; 1t cured me and
thank God am now q we'll and hearty
woman" Trial bottle free at Dreiss
drug store, regular size SOC and 81. 1 10 m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Ratified OFF THE RAILS.
Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train.
Men and Taken in Transit.

Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train
Men and Taken in Transit
Engineer Henry Huffman is takin
a few days lay-off.
| General Manager Galbraith arrives
here from Tyler yesterday.
Engineer Ed. Moulton of the S. T
has gone to Houston on visit.
The body of Mrs. A. G. Puster was
shipped over the L. and G.. n. to La
redo yesterday morning for burial.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent f. G. Blocker, who was I'D
town yesterday, has returned to
Houston.
Station Agent n. w. Grismore and
clerk Wiley Marshall, OF the I. and
G.. n, went to Austin with the X. of
P. boys. yesterday.
Mr.. J. B. Allen, formerly of L. and
G. N. Freight office force, was u. s..
consul at Profirio Diaz, under the
Cleveland regime.
A heavy washout on the Southern
Pacific at Tucson, Arizona, delayed
traffic over the road yesterday, on the
west end, for "a hours.
Engineer Jack Neuffer, of the s. A.
P, has taken his first run over the
road, since his injuries received by q
fall at Yoakum, recently.
The Golden Gate excursion, on its
return east, arrived In the city today,
about half day late, owing to the
washout at Tucson, ArIz.
DISPATCHER Anderson, of the second
trick, is back at his post again, after
q week of night duty, where he served
in the absence of Dispatcher Guthrie.
Several Pullman coaches which
were caught in q wreck on the Mex.
lean National road, passed through
here yesterday for Pullman, Illinois,
to be repaired.
About ten vestibule coaches were
deadheaded over the Southern Pacific,
east bound, the past two days. They
had been used in hauling excursion.
lists Californiaward.
The chief freight office clerk who at
one time boosted of most luxuriant
growth of whiskers, now cannot
even boast of as much as moustaohe.
She gave the orders and Tom obeyed
them.
The rumored change of the I. & G.
N. time table, as men toned in the
LIGHT several days since, will mater
ialize. Trainmaster Hume, of that
road has gone to Galveston, where in
with officials of connect
ing roads, 8 new time card will be
mapped out.
The Southern Pacific company is
taking out an immense quantity of
gravel out of its Cibolo and Glidden
pits, which they use in bsllasting
their track on the east end. The
company has four work trains con-
stantly on the road, carrying on this
work of improving the road bed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Some Merrymakers.

A pleasant social party was given
at the resi- dence of Miss Annie Binz
night before last in honor of that
young lady, which was well attended
and most delightfully."- spent Among
those present were noticed r Jung
becker. Annie l.. Binz, Frank s..
Freeman, Mrs. Daniels, Miss Nellie
McDermott, A. Campbell, T V. Hart.
NAV, Ferd Schaetzler, w. Cavauaugh,
Mrs. T F Carroll, Miss Ada CASTOR,
VIM. Holt. Jr., Annie Lyons, J. A.
Stevens, Mrs. A. e. Holmes, Frank
G. Cam, Mrs. w. G. CASTOR, J. r.
Binz, Mrs. B. Sonnen, Ed. Neuman,
A. f. CASTOR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Public Sale.

Office Depot Quartermaster, San An
tonic, Texas, February 5th, 1891. There
will be sold at public auction at this de-
pot. on Thursday, March 5th, 1891, at 10
o'clock a. m, a lot of condemned public
property, comprsingdesks, chairs, mating
machines, &c. Complete list con be seen
at this Office. j. w. SUMMERHAYES,
Capt. and Asst. Or. Mr., U s. Army.
1-l2:lS:24:2S-M Mar "a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
REAL ESTATE.
Deals and the Prices They ,

Deals and the Prices They Bring
Richard Woolley, Jr., to G. Seely, 60
lots, city lot ZIG. ..................S $50, OO
j.. Nipper to S. s. Carter, lot l,
block 2, city ITO, Dreiss street.. 1,15(
K. w: Culberson toDuval West lot
2, block IS, on Evergreen street.. 1000
A. and P. Meerscheidt to James
Nipper, lot 1, block 2, city lot 10l,
Meerscheidt addition. ............ $50
R.T.Taliaferro,t to A. TaliaferrO, lots
ii and IL, block IS, Vinton street. 5
M. j. Votaw to NJ. A. Votaw, lot ?,
block 80, Avenue b.. l
John M. Lapp to SilaS C. Fulton,
4 of lot l, range 6, district s, con-
tanning 100 acres, Observation-Disclosures. 5000
u. X. and A. s. Flores to NJ. E.
Ward, lot on Alazan creek, part Of
city lot 7......... ................... 1900
L. w. Florea to w. L. Murphree,
lots 90 and "A, block "a, Moore's ad-
u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

East End still in the lead. More
lots selling to actual home builders
than In any other subdivision In the
city. Remember these lots are all
SO feet front and selling cheaper than
dirt. If you don't believe it, investi-
gate. Terms very easy. Sweezy &
Newman, agents, 423 East Houston
street. lit
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
About the Fair.

Secretary Dickinson, of the Fair,
has received a letter from MIR J. s.
Webster. acting secretary Of the
Southern Fair Circuit, which states
that the matter of arranging dates
for the various southern fairs, Is
progressing favorably. The gentle
man has also received numerous )m-
munications, inquiring about the cir
cult, and also informing him that in
view of the arrangement of the cir
cult, they will have larger and
grander exhibits than ever, at the
various southern fairs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Storm Water

The storm water from the heavy
rain this morning completely washed
off the streets of the city. If the big
roller were put ON North Flores street
now, it could be made very smooth
thoroughfare.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Business College

Students, when dismissed from
school, should not crowd the narrow
sidewalk in front OF the building.
People, particularly ladies, have diff
Guilty in passing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
A Site

For the new county court house will
soon be advertised for. County Judge
MICA lister states that not less than q
$25O,OOO building will be put up. 1t
is to be hoped he will finish 1t before
his term of office expires, that 1t may
be monument.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

The Old Book Store has come to
stay; will sell you books cheap; give
US q call. Highest cash price paid
for books. School books and books
relative to Texas wanted; 22S East
Houston street, next door to Cum
ningham's Shoe Store. 2-4-2lt*
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
A Good Time

To furnish your home and save
money; take advantage of Joske's
paesent 10 per cent discount on straw
mattings; also, carpets sewed and laid
free OF charge. 2-203t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
The divers

Appeared last night to large au-
dience at Rische's theatre and gave a
very nice novelty and variety per-
formance. The musical features and
black face sketch of Mr.. Courtney
were very good. Courtney being actu.
ally mistaken for a genuine negro.
MISS Cricket is grace itself and has q
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
PERSONAL NOTES.

DR.. L. l.. Whitaker, of Elmendorf. is in
town.
Byron Van Raub is in the city. from
Van Raub station.
: Paul Wipprecht, a merchant of Seguin,
is at the Mahncke.
w. G. Andrews, a stockman, of Kerr
Vile, is among the visitors.
Mr.. w. w. WaIling is out again. Sew
eral of his family are ill.,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Ex-Mayor Grace.

of New York, has rescinded his in
tention of leaving San Antonio in
few days, having met DR.. Amos
Graves, an old friend, who will not
let him go until he has been sufficient
ly en- tertained.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
The County Court

w w as .o Uusy with the annual reports of
INC county commissioners this morn
ing anu alter this they took up the
Lepolus Vi the road overseers of the
various precincts. The sum of S25
WAS Go Ied to the Protestant Or
phans' Home, of this CITY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Ovid Musin

Autographs are now placed in our
music stores, and 1t is said he and
his excellent company of musicians
will give San Antonio a treat in
April.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
The Storm.

At $50 o'clock this morning q
heavy rain storm descended ON the
city and was accompanied by consid-
cradle hail, the stones, however,
being not larger than common peas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
For a Short Time ONLY.

Our entire line of Straw Mattings, in
Guiding the new goods. at q special
reduction of 10 per cent from marked
prices. We still continue to sew and
lay all carpets free of charge.
220 st JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Houses

For rent are in great demand in this
city. The LIGHT will guarantee fifty
tenants to the enterprising individual
who will erect that many cheap cot
tages for rent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
West End.

The heavy rainfall this morning
caused the west end lake to precepti-
bly, increase it's volume of water. The
country about this beautiful suburb
is becoming beautifully verdant and
fresh IN appearance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
A Gardener.

Capt. Joe Hettler, city park COM
missioner, is one of the best gardeners
in the city, and besides being thor
ouRh In his work and very successful
with growing plants, he is economical,
and saves the city many dollars by
raising his own cuttings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Hicks,

The great weather prophet, pre-
dicted storms and cyclonic disturban-
ces, from the 18th to the 25th of this
month, followed by cold weather.
He banks on Venus as storm
planet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Building Permits.

Aug. Jennett, addition, ward 4.
VIM. Grote, dwelling, ward Z, $3.50.
VIM. Grote, dwelling, ward Z, $500.
Jno. Fest, gallery, ward 3.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
A Wagon

Is mired in the mud on Virginia
street, which street will have to dry
before the vehicle can be pulled out.
The street needs macad ami8ing badly,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
The QUADRANGLE

At the military headquarters is
kept in fine condition, the grass is
green, the walks are kept in perfect
order, and herd of eight deer add
the necessary life to make the picture
pretty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
MIR. ALBERT K. DEvINE as a candidate for
the office of District Clerk of Bexar coun-
ty, at the special election to be held in this
county March 10.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
A Position Wanted.

By q first-class musician, a situa-
ton as band teacher. collector, or
Waterman. Address "S. J. s."
LIGHT office. 2-2O If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
$500 Will Buy

Two fire building lots on Government
Heights addition. Finely located. A certi
led check on Sam Maverick accepted a.
lash. Il. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT Office. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Judge King

Was sufficiently recovered from his
recent severe illness, to be down town
and hold court this morning. Moth
ing but the work of setting cases for
the next term was accomplished.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
The Grand jury

Will adjourn tomorrow. The men,
bers have had long and laborious
session and have done lots of routine
work, though nothing of an unusual
nature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Jim AvrdARlUS?

- M AVENHRIUSE
..rLJs'ered,
, ,nut .,r.. stone Preserving Com.
=. sea-. OL :, ,lla applied with an ordinary
,rl.Si, /: Is guaranteed to preserve any
,ii.,i Of wood, above or under the ground
r ,yu,pr. tor at least fifteen years, and keep
IL aI kinds of insects. 1t is used by the
H. =. and almost all foreign Governments;
Telegraph, Telephone, Railroad, and other
large Corporations, as well as all Real Estate
Owners, where it is kept for sale.
For further Information and Circulars
please address or call on
Ed. STEvEs & Sons,
San Antonio Tex.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Three Fine Residence Lots

On Garden street, near two street car
lines, can be had at a low figure if bought
early. This property will only be on the
market for short time.
JNO. T. HAMILTON & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

Ladies Kid button shoes, Common
sense or Opera, reduced from % * 70
$2.2s at Sullivan's, 245 Commerce az
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
SPREAD THE TIDINGs
That DIR. Kings Royal Germeteur is
Making More Cures Than Ali
other Proprietary REM
edies Combined.

Over two hundred newspaper columns
of certificates have been printed certifying
to its remarkable efficacy as a health Civ
ing elixir.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
Before Judge Noonan

Today Santos Hernandez, John
Murray, Pat O'Brien, J. II. Manning
and John Chapman were formally
sentenced. This court will adjourn
tomorrow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

Old chronic coughs are relieved more
speedily by &c. c. c. Certain Cough Cure
than any other remedy. Sold by A.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

Have you lost, found or want
anythingP If so, advertise in the DAILY
LIGHT, and 1t will be made known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

Special Reduction In Straw Mat
tings.
Until further notice we will give
straw mating customers an extra 10
per cent discount from regular mar
ket prices. This applies to our entire
ne the recent arrival of new goods
not accepted We sew and lay car
pets free of charge.
2 20 ct JoSKE. BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

WANTED-Every Republican
in Texas to subscribe for the DAILY or
WEEKLY SAN ANTONIO LIGHT, the only
genuine Independent Republican paper in
the sOpth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20

WANTED--1oo,oo 900 Live Yank-
ees to come to Texas with their capital to
develop the country, and,push the old moss
backs out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-20
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.

Free Visiting Cards. How to
get them inquire of Fred. Small, city sub
scriptiOn agent, of the DAILY LIGHT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-12

Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postofflce block, Rock ISL
and. Ills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-12

Fourth hands puffs and scsrfs; no end
to them, at the London.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-18

SHANGHAI. Aug. IA most serious state Of
affairs exists In this country. and the COM
bined fleets OF the powers may be called upon
at any moment 10 take effective action. The
smoldernG fires caused by the agitation exist
ing against foreigners and others among tho
populace have repeatedly broken into flame.
III this city great excitement prevails at the
increasing tension tetween tho Chinese Gov
ernment and the Ministers Of the foreign
powers from all Appearances the former are
obstinate in their refusal to redress the injury
done to forei-ners during the recent riots.
On the other hand there is no reason to- doubt
that II the Chinese autho tiles do not vie d to
the firm demands of The Ministers Of the DOW
ers hostile action upon the rart OF the war ves-
sells Of the various nations represented In these
waters ia imminent.
TlrS-TstN. Aug 1.-THE Ministers of the
foreign powers have increased the pressure
which has been placed upon the hine>e hov-
eminent. insisting upon the punishment OF tho
rioters and OF the otlicins W, on.rIec'ed TO
nfIord pro eci ON to foreigners and to the lat
iar's property. The fot egn ministers do not
demand a Iccuniary indemnity. having al
ready settled that point and tho amount with
the local authorities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-18
HIS DISAPPEARANCE SUSPICIOUS
Death on . Railroad Track which May
Prove to Have Been Murder.

CESTrAL1A. Pa. AUG. l7.-Anthony Dough-
inent citizens. was run over by n train after
midnight on Friday night and it is now
thought that he was murdered. DouEherty
and another man named Burns started out
from DouGherty's home to soc a miner who
was in Doughertys employ. Dougherty was
inside fire foreman at the Logan mine. oper-
ated by l. A. Riley & Co.. one Of the largest
coal operating firms in the anthracite coal
region. They spent several hours at the
miners residence and then left for the Cen
tralia House. where they spent another hour.
Soon after IL O'Clock they were seen going
down Main street in the direction OF the .e-
high Valley depot. Dougherty appeared TO be
slightly under the influence Of liIu9r. but
Burns wa sober. At ! o'clock the Empire
freight, a through fast train. was heard giving
several short whistles rs 1t passed through
town. The train came laundering on and
then sienalled for the brakes:
The engineer alRhtod. and search revealed
the unfortunate mans head. Burns stood by.
AMI when the engineer questioned him as to
who the man was, he promptly replied. An:
endeavored to pull him of the track. Doueher-
tys remains we're gathered together and re-
moved to his home
The Coroner imrnnelled a jury and began
day to take testimony aud render u ,erdict.
but after hearing the evidence Of several wit
nesses the )urymen failed to agree. many OF
them being OF the opinion that tho man was
Burns. but returned with tho information that
Burns had skipped The Coroner is again at
work gathering further evidence. and detec-
tives are on the fuGitives track ard hone to
capture him. Pieces OF stout twine have been
found along the railroad track near the point
whore Doughertys body was found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-18
PROVEN TO BE A FRAUD.
He Lies About His Business and Dies A fter
Attempting Suicide.

attempting .uIciue.
QUINCY. ILL.,. Avg. 17.-several weeks ago a
fine appearing man. aged about So. came to
this city and engaged boad at the Eu-
ropean Hotel. lie registered as Her.
man ]. Baker. and said he was the
senior member OF the firm OF Fl. J. Baker
Il Brother. importers OF chemicals at 2l5 Pearl
street. New York city. He acknowledged that
he had been drinking excessively. and said he
wanted a quiet place to sober UP. lie said he
was entirely out OF funds. but money would be
supplied as soon as he could hear from his
firm.
He visited some Of the leading drug stores
hero and had them ascertain the rating Of his
firm through the commercial agencies. As the
house referred to has high standing. no
readily obtained sufficient credit for his board
and drinks ant was continually under the in-
As he was finally looked upon as fraud.
despaiches OF inquiry were sent t. New York
etor OF tho. European Hotel, then had
him arrested for obtaining board under
lie was held und o
await tho action Of the Grand Jury. and in de-
fault he was locked VI.
hour yesterday he attempted suiride by cut
ting his throat. His act was discovered In
t the low oSS Of BLOOD s tn '' o N
Later he seemed 10 have an attack OF the do
irinm trcmens, and during the nIcht beram me-
sent letter 10 his vile. addressed TO l2G Gold
street. New York city.
York Direc ory nnd there is no such number
as l26 Gold street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-18
ANOTHER SWISS HORROR.
The Paris Express Runs Into Crowded
Excur.ion Train.

BERNIE. Aug. 1.-THE people OF this republic
were again startled yesterday by moro loss OF
life In railroad accident. This last disaster
occurred on the Jura-E implon railroad lines
near the village of Xo!ik oien. not far from this
city. A special train carrying a large number
OF cNcursionis's from tie country districts to
this city was on It's way here the passengers
intending to take rart In the centenary Ictes
which are now in iroRress hero and elsewhere
throughout Swi zerlnnd. This excursion train
was STOPPED at Zolhkofen in order to enable 1t
TO be shunted into n siding so rs to let the
Paris eApie pass. BY some gross negligence.
apparently upon the part Of the railroad OIL
cinls. the Paris train, loaded with foreign trav-
ellers was not warned to look out irr the cX.
curson train while passing Ioilik ofen. and the
result was that the express dashed into the
special iain
Luckily the engineer Of the EXPRESS hal
caug sigh; OF the excursion train in time To
put down the hiakesand So the damage and the
loss Of life was not so great AS ii might have
been. As il was. the engine OF the express cut
intoand almo.tentlreiy demolis hed the guards
van at the renr OF the excursion train, which
was empty. and then crashed into the rear
most OF tho asseiEer cars. completely wreck
ing II AMI causing considerable, loss OF life.
At this hour "elNe bodies have been Iecovered
reorl:' have been seriously injured by tho
collision. No loss ct life has been reported In
connection with tho passengers on the Fnris
express and. therefore. it is believed here that
they have all escauch.
special train cariyine wreckine appliances.
doctors. and nurses from IN. ho.rita g. to-
ce,aer With d.achment Of engineers was
sa,,t to the scene OF the accident.
Thirteen people were Killed and eighteen
persons were seriously injured. Most Of the
later have suffered SO severely that surgical
operations resulting in the loss OF limbs will
be necessary to save th"ir lives. Thirty ,others
have suffered more or loss severe wounds.