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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
The Boss Lie of the Season.

The biggest lie of the season is now
going the rounds of the northern press
TO the effect that man named J. r.
Speer, a native of Jacksonville, has
started op the back of q trained ALI
gator to swim from Jackson lille
around the Florida coast to Appalach.
icola. 1t Is said that Capt. Speer has
up wager of 5000.
The following extract from north
ern exchange will be read with inter
est:
1.-THE world will experience a new
sensation when Capt. J. r. Speer, a
native of Jacksonville, Fla and a
queer character, starts on the back
of a trained alligator to swim from
Jack sonvIlle down the east coast and
around the everglades and into the
Gulf of Mexico and up the west to
Appalachicola. The captain wears a
ru t Der suit on his trip. The alligatC I
is known as Jacksonville, Jr. He is
fourteen feet long and very healthy.
He was raised by the Captain and
obeys every word. Even in this
country where alligators are no
rarity and many have been domestic
ted, Jacksonville, Jr., is a prodigy of
intelligence Many believe that he
will accomplish the feat the captain
has mapped out. The distance
around the coast is not far from 900
miles. Captain Speer has made bet
of $4,000 that he can make the trip. in
ninety days. That allows for only ten
miles day and Jacksonville, Jr., is
good tor three times that distance.
1t was 10 o'clock when, with docks
crowded and the Jacksonville brass
band playing Hail to the Chief"
Captain Speer in his rubber suit
mounted Jacksonville jr's. back and
put out to sea. A small steam launch,
with provisions, medicine, the judges
and timekeepers on board, followed.
At 11:30 they passed Mayport light
and were lost to view behind Amelia
Island" - Appalachicola (Florida)
Time,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
THE COVENANT MUTUAL

Benefit Association of Illinois which is
under the auspices of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, has recently open
ed it's drawers to the insuring public. II
the cheapest, oldest and safest life
Association in America. Its surplus ovel
all liabilities is over 100000. Its six
year distribution policy is very attractive
and offers advantages not obtained in
any other association. The rates on
these policies are less than half those
charged by other companies. All claims
For further information call on or ad-
dress w. Sparkling, State Manager, 29
West Commerce street, San Antonio,
-9lm j. n. GATES. CITY AGENT.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
e "A SEFFEL
House and Sign
p AINTER'
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, on February /, 1899, the Cross
Town Railroad, a corporation, executed
to George Paschal, as Trustee, deed of
trust upon the following property, towit:
All and singular the rOad-bed, right of
way. rolling stock, rails and ties, frogs,
switches, franchise from the state to
operate a railway in and ever, upon and
through the streets of San Antonio.
Texas, and all and singular, the rights,
interests, properties, real, personal and
mixed, of said Cross Town Railroad, said
deed of trust being on file in the County
Clerks Office of Bexar County, Texas,
and entered in the Chattel Mortgage
record book in said Office, in Book l, p. So
and given to secure the payment of said
the CrOsStown Railroads note, dated
same date for $4,000 due May l, 1899,
and payable to the order of H. ID. Kamp-
mann and Nat. Lewis with 10 per cent.
interest per annum from its date until
paid, which claim is now held by Henry
Elmendorf.
And whereas, said Indebtedness has not
been paid, except 81, 10000 paid August 20,
1899. now therefore, |, Geo. Paschal,
Trustee as aforesaid, will, in pursuance Of
the power vested in me by said deed of
trust, sell the above described property at
public sale for cash to the highest bidder
between the hours of 10 a. m. and p. m,
before the Court House door in Bexar
County, Texas, on Tuesday, the 7th day
Of July, 1891, and after such sale will ex-
ecute TO the purchaser good and sufficient
conveyance of said property with cove
nant of general warrant as provided in
said deed of trust. GEO. PAsCHAL,
81 21t Trustee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19

Daily San Antonio Light the
cheapest and best afternoon paper In
Texas. Delivered by mail or carrier
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19

WANTED-Every Republican
In Texas to subscribe for the DAILY or
WEEKLY SAN ANTONIO LIGHT, the only
genuine Independent Republican paper in
the sorth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
ALL SORTS.

y A Fast Boy: Hunk-I wonder that
your son should be such q spend
thrift. Closefist-I can't understand
it, either: send that boy away to
spend the summer, and it wouldn't
take him over a week. PUCK.
Mr.. Pirkie no p. M. My dear,
the doctor says brisk walk before
going to bed will insure sleep to in
somnia sufferers like myself" Mrs.
Pinkie-"Well, my dear, will clear
the room SO you can walk. Please
carry the baby with you. New York
Weekly.
Watts-"You seem to be in trouble,
Braggs." Braggs-"I am. 1 don't
know what to do with that boy of
mine. 1t would break his mothers
heart if bad him committed to the
reform school, and he Is not old
enough yet to send to college. "-lu-
dianapolis Journal.
Pm looking for Smith," said a
stranger entering the police head
quarters. "What Smith," "John
Smith" where does he live?''
"Dun no." whats bis business?''
"Dun no; he's colored." "Oh," said
one of the detectives, che must be q
blacksmith. "-Philadelphis Record.
Alice-I met Minnie Renee today
and she showed me the engagement,
ring that Horace Fledgely gave her
Gwendolin-Is 1t pretty one? Alice
You remember the one he gave you
and me! Gwendolin-Let me think
Oh, yes! Alice-It's the same ring
jewelers. Circular.
At the Criticism Club: "Considel
the range OF subjects in Shakespeare
Perfectly marveilous-but there i.
one thing about Shakespeare that
never could understand" "What
was that?" How, with his drama
tic power, he could leave untouched
80 magnificent an opportunity as
that offorded by Charles and Crom-
well. "-Lif'se Calendar.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
LITTLE OF EVERYTHING

Have you lost, found or wan
anything? If so, advertise in the DAILY
LIGHT, and it will be made known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
For Sale,

Fine improved property. Large lot
on Presa street can be bought cheap.
III acres of fine land just outside city
limits; fine water, good house almost
new; all can be cultivated, south of
city; this is q fine bargain.
JOHN T. HAMBLEToN & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19

PROPOSALS FOR ORDNANCE SUP,
L plies.-San Antonio Arsenal, San An
tonic, Texas, May 20, lS9l.-Sealed pro-
posals, in triplicate, will be received at
lhis arsenal until 10 o'clock A. NJ, on
MONDAY, JUNE 80, 1891, for furnishing
Rope, Forage, Iron, Leather, Lumber,
Fuel, Tools, Paints, Oils, &C., during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1892. Printed
otss of supplies needed, with full instruc-
plins, stipulatiOns, &C., can be had on ap-
Creation to Lieut.. Col. w. A. MARYE,
o dnance Department, U. s. A, Com
handing. 6-3-4t 6-26 2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19
TWO FINE RESIDENCE LOTS

On West End street car line, fenced, siz
Ill 165 feet, on corner. For sale. Worti
$500. JNO. Il. HAMILTON Il Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-19

WANTED--Ioo,ooo Live Yank-
ees to come to Texas with their capital to
develop the country, and push the old moss
backs out.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

Cheese (Home-made),
: Pine Apple, Roqucfort,
Edom, New York Crclm. =.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
IMPORTANT TO CITIZENS.

WE ngaln urge upon the voting citi'
zous VI Salt Lake the necessity Of see
ing that they are duly and properly
registered for the approaching munich
pal election. Upon their ballots In
February will depend the kind Of city
government we shall have for
the ensuing two years. This
Ia n matter that affects all
people who reside within the city
limits or have property therein. IL Is
question not merely Of money,
business, taxation, but OF public NOR
aliiy, deceucy and good order.
No person can vote who Is not
registered. No one can register for the
coming election after this week. Reg.
lsiratIon for the last county election IL
not registration for the municipal cleo
ton. Voters who have removed from
precinct wherein they have reg
lstered will not be permitted
TO vote In the precinct to
which they have removed, unless
they have their names duly transfer
rel. Registrars make mist axes some.
times. Names are occasionally mis-
spelled or omitted altogether. Let
every voter see that his name Is placed
properly on tbs list.
Citizens once disqualified under the
provisions Of the Acts OF Congress,
who are not now bigamist- or polyga'
mists, can register and vote, according
to recent rulings OF the courts. All who
can lawfully take the oath-no others,
are entitled TO the privileges Of the
franchise In Utah. Let there be full,
legal registration this time, without
fail
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

side In II, TO become citizens aud enjoy
the same civil and political rights AZ
native Nrno1uelans.
Immediately on Mr.. Billon's ar.
rival In London, steps Will be
taken TO plant several colonies
Of Russian Jews IN Venezuela. The
county abounds In lands suited for
pasturage or agriculture. In the In
torlor II IL but spsrs,ly settled. The
climate Is mild In the high table lands.
The soil Ia inexhRustvely fertile.
Wood, water and timber abound almost
everywhere. II the Russian eNiles
should be treated rs promised, they
will In truth call the day blessed that
Russian tcspotism drove them from her
shores.
The news from Venezuela at present
Is not, however. the most gratifying
10 prospective omigrsnts. The PfcsI-
dent Of the republic, Pulaccio by
name, IL endoavoripg TO prolong his
administration two years more, In de-
flancc Of the constitution. Should he
persist In doing this, civil war will
very probably ensue, and the question
Of Hebrew colonization will most likely
he postponed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
ELECTRICITY FOR RAILROADS.

Al least one railroad in the East has
critically investigated tue matter OF
electric locomotion. The iii nois
Central, the general offices OF which
are located In Chicago, Is about to
make practical test Of electricity "a a
motive power In its Chicago suburban
traffic. found superior To steam In
the movement Of trains for short die.
tances, 1t will next be tried for long
distances ON the main line.
There seems " be- no good reason
why electricity cannot bo made
available on railroads as well ~ for
street car purposes. In the latter II
has proved success In many large
cities. Ia salt Lake II has been pro-
ductive Of much benefit to the city and
people.
IL Is generally understood that steam
has about reached It's maximum
rs u motive power. II Is attended with
many Disadvantages. Electricity Is
looked upon as the agent by which It
will be finally ,upplanled. II is not yet
sufficiently under control to make 1t
generally available, but experts all
over the country are now investigating
and studying the problem Of its sub
sli,utc for steam. Former trials which
resulted In failure wero made when
electric force was not ~ well UNDER
stood "a nj present. one railroad hay.
Ing taken the matter up anew, and
being resolved 10 make practical tests,
will help tho electricians materially.
They viii be able to see aud determine
the weak points In the system
aud science. Practical mechanical
genius, will no doubt overcome all OBJ
staclcs aud electric locomotion be
brought near TO perfection.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

1N his last message to Congress Pres
ident Harrison spoke very decidedly
on the new law adopted by Michigan
for the selection OF Presidential cleo
tors. "rhe recent Michigan legislation
provides for choslng what are popular.
ly known az the congressional electors
for President by congressional districts
created for that purpose. Tho leglsla.
ton was, OF course, accompanied by
new congressional appOrtionment and
the two statutes bring the electoral vote
OF tho State under the influence Of the
gerrymauder,"
rhesesre the words Of the President.
lie fears the "genymsndrr" as IA
probable development from the Michi.
gan method, and recommends con-
stltutlonnl amendment requiring the
choice Of electors on general ticket.
lie went 10 far In his message as to
give general historical synopsis OF
the method OF electing presidents In
the past. Previous TO 1889 there was
no uniform system. In some States
the choice was made by the Leglsla-
tures, In Others by districts, but more
generally by the voters OF the whole
State upon u general ticket. The last
method finally prevailed iu every
State In the Union except South Caro-
lima, which did not adopt 1t until after
the war, This method President Har-
rlson desires TO DO retained by Cons,i-
tutonal amendment, making ita strict
ly national system, but limiting the
territorial districts to the States rs
already constituted.
tor several years past this question
Of Presidential electors has been n
good deal talked about. Debating
club, reform societies, and politicians
are In general more or less inclined to
the system Of electing President by
direct vote Of the people NJ large Ms the
nearest to the spiri, OF pure Democracy.
la fact II was this public sentiment
which impelled the present DemoeIatlc-
Granger legislature Of Michigan to
adopt the Congressional district sys-
tenn. 30 far as the district goes, the
people, under that system have direct
voice In clectlng that President. The
elector chosen may he Democrat, q
Republican, or a Farmors' Alliance
man, just rs the majority or plurality
determines.
Hut the President secs In this sys.
tem, probable abuse Of It, Ia the way
OF "gerrymaudering." II such !:
likely to prevail In this election OF b
President, why not In the election oil
members OF Congress? Under any
system, boodlere and spoil-seekers will
do everything to help themselves into
power, and perhaps the Michigan
method - more susceptible TO crooked
trading between bosses than the pre-
vailing State general election syslcm.
A boss may be able to cOutrol dis.
trict when he cannot control 3 late.
However tho Suggestion pi President
Harrison on this issue age wog,hy Of
consideration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
A HAVEN FOR RUSSIAN HEBREWS.

NosE Of the South American repub-
lies Is more desirous Of foreign imml-
grafton than Venezuela. Its code OF
laws pertaining 10 this are perhaps the
most liberal and encouraging Of any
government on earth. Immigrants
may enter that county by their own
will In search OF employment or under
contract with private individuals or
corporations. A few ofthe advantages
offered by the Immigration Bureau Of
that country resd aS follows;
81. The payment of tho passage from
tho point Of embarklng to tho port OF
landing In the Republic.
"2. Landing expenses, board and lodg.
ing during the first fifteen daysaiter their
arrival.
"5. Exemptions Of import duties on
their wearing apparel, domestic utensils,
machinery and tools OF thoir profession.
~. Exemption Of payment Of consular
fees, including those for passports, with
which they must be provided, and upon
NAAfA hA'AA NNAhAAANh IN
shall be expro,sodi and
"5. Tho cost OF transportation OF tho
! Immigrant to any OF tho existing colonies
under tho direct administration OF the
government II the immigrant Is not un.
der contract by the government OF a
state, private individual or corpora.
tom
Europeans interested In finding Il
place Of refuge for Russian Jews uatuf
ally turned their eyes Ia the direction
OF Venezuela. But lest the Immigrant
regulations on paper may mean on,
thing and those practlsed In IN,
country another, special agen
named Bitton was sent from
London TO Caracas 10 ascer
tain full particulars In this respect
Mr.. B,tton Is now In New York ate
his conference with the Government
Of Venezuela, and ia satisfied that hI
has found u land Of promise for the un
fortunate victims Of Russian tyranny
He was we'll received by the Miris
ter OF the Interior Mt Caracas, aut
made special Inquiries as to any pos
sible or probable objections to imml
grants Of thu hebrew religion. In re
ply the Minister said ~ must say
that Venezuelan ports sru omen to al
foreigners. There Is no occasion {,
suppose or fear that the Hebrews, fol
} the simple iact Of being such, mucl
less by their religious oreeds, shall b,
forbidden to come to Venezuela, 10 70
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
TUE NEW MUNICIPAL CODE.

In will be remembered that the City
Council recently determined to employ
legal assistance In the preparation OF
new charter, 20 be- submitted TO tho
Legislature Mt It's next session. This
was found to be a necessity. The cop.
mittee appointed by the Council to
consider this important matter In
conjunction with the committee ap-
pointed by the Chamber OF Commerce,
found II to he absolutely essential
to thoroughness, that an attorney,
vened In the provisions Of the existing
charters aud acquainted with the
needs Of the city, should be- engaged.
Their recommendation was adopted
and the next thing 10 DO was To select
competent lawyer who would under.
take the work.
We are pleased to state that the lot
fell on +. >. Richards Esq, the WE'LL
known Utah lawyer, and that after
some hesitation and due consideration
he accepted the task and
has boon engaged. We do
no, know OF any man practiclng at the
Salt Lake bar who Ia better suited
for the important task than he. Hi,
familiarity with municipal affairs IL
his experience as City Attorney both
IN this city and In Ogden, his labors IN
the Legislature, his practice before tn,
courts Of this Territory and the Su.
preme Court Of the United States, hav,
eminently fitted him for the work. II,
T., moreover painstaking and thorough
and will be sure to devote hlm.el
acal,usly TO what Is required OF him.
We may now confidently look for {
measure that will embody not only al
the best provisions OF former charters
but such new provisions ms the grow
Ing condition and Immediate prospect
OF this municipality demand. w
hope the bill will be prepared 80 Ms /
be presented to the Legislature, In tim
10 receive that complete and careful
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The journey Continued.


Correspondence Of the DEEatfr SEwsk
After passipg Fr.doui,. Arlzona.
.tstt -" :, o..
80 '"'e' sOuui " N"n"p' 'p'
springs, twenty miles northwest, was
reached. An enjoyable evening was
pront with Rroth., Da,l.l aeymlIl,r
~, aa..ai -, -, -, -, nc,
P',Sou y" heA' usy "oou' 'n'i'9
miles, to Canaan herd ranch, where
1000 calves have been branded this
year figon rh.r. mr.. about % 00o
r., ~ -,
""' VI H'ocA l"nhins ON '"'' 's"o"'
hnording at least 1000 beeves. Canaan
IL situated forty miles from st. George,
twenty.,brec from VIRGIN C,ty. fifteen
f., pa.,...,i,. a.. I,,.'.i. pt,,a.
'''" 'ocN'''e On 'ne Nl's'n ii'e',
anu all OF these places ate hundreds OF
feet below, In altogether another
elimate IA "a vt,tayo c,ntr..
49, -. "A,
NA,s"n mas ohmMe between 'n'
northern and tho hot Dixie, IL Is
down Hurricane Inn, two miles long,
and In som, tlncca dang,rously st.,p.
an,.,.,t. 49,. r-s -
,,u,,. ua .an'nn nnuni
houses, oatns, e'st h,e nlgn pu,.es,
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THE COLORADO DESERT TO
BECOME 4 GARDEN.

ACCORDING to reports from the Colo.
RADIO desert IN California, Sallon Lake
promises 10 become permanent body
Of water. II lost u little from July to
October, but since 1t has moro than
held IT. own. The Colorado river Mt
Yuma bridge Is now IL feet 3 inches,
and rising about three inches per week,
About February /, II IA estimated that
the 2O.foot mark will be reached. The
break on the river bank through which
the water escaped last year Is level
with the river at the l0.ioot mark, so
that before many weeks large volume
Of water will be- again pouring directly
into Salton Lake.
II the Colombo reaches Its usual
June mark Of twenty-five feet during
the present year, the outflow OF water
will be NO immense that II " supposed
II may work for itself new channel.
1t is said that no power ON earth eau
dam the break. Here u freak OF nature
accomplished In moment what
different individuals have been trying
to get Congress to DO for years, namely,
to turn the Colorado River to the west,
and overflow that barren region with
fresh water.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
Utah Teachers Association.

In the university building last night
the lirst session OF tho second annual
meeting OF the Utah Teachers Assooia-
ton WINS held. There was a moderate
attendance. Mr. Stewart, second vice
president, presided. The singing,
under the leadership Of Professor
Wolfe, was excellent. II was rendered
by twen,y.four pupils from the DIFF
fcrent schools Of the city. Miss Snyder
saug several solos which were much
appreciated. Tho Rev. T. G. Ilitl
offered prayer, after which Governor
rhomss gave the address Of welcome.
lie adver,ed TO the Interest taken In
education throughout the Territory,
showing the advantages TO be gained
by the attaining Of proper knowledge,
and paid . tribute 10 the efficiency Of
the new school law passed by the
recent legislature. The Importance Of
the calling OF the teachers was also
dwelt upon. In their hande, lie said,
TO great extent, rested the rising
generation. The education OF the
young was u matter over which the
government should exercise the wise-t
aud most Jealous care. The Governor
alluded, briefly, to the success OF and
Interest manifested In the previous
meeting OF the association, which was
organized last year, and hoped the pre-.
sent would be no exception ~ the
rule.
School Commissioner Boroman re-
IL 81 I.. 49,. a
remarked that he felt n great Interest
IN the cause OF education. In his recent
tour through the Territory he found
tho now school law working splendid
~, there being great Improvement
over old conditions noted every
where, and It had caused n general
awakening In the noble cause. He
found good grade Of teachers every.
where empl0yed-peoplc who were
earnest aud Interested In their work.
Increase Of education meant decrease
,t crime. The present rate Of progress
In Utah would soon put her In the lead
Of many other places. The school
law was, he thought, opon to Improve.
ment, aud he suggested that the teach.
ers should use their Influence with the
coming legislature 10 secure such
amendments As were necessary. The
work TO be done by the Utah teachers
| Ia their second annual nesting would
be watched and noted by all Interested
IN education throughout the Territory.
Il was suggested that u territorial
reading circle be established, aud %
committee was appointed tn lay out n
plan and submit II 10 the association
during the present meeting. The com-
Inittee consists OF Mr.. Avery, Miss
Rachel Edwards, and Superintendent
| Green, Of Cache county.
Commissioner Foreman said he had
received several communications from
Chicago, asking what Utah proposed
TO do at the Worlds Fair, and how
much space She would desire 10 mako
an exhibit. He suggested that COM
mittees be appointed 10 take up the
matter and report during the present
meeting, but no formal action was now
taken. The meeting was continued
to-day, when the election Of officers
took place.