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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18
How the Pyramids were Built.

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A moneyed man, who was lOokin G
at the process OF laying an artificial
stone pavement In front Of one OF his
many properties, startled the friends
| who were standing about him b. re.
marking, II believe that the Egypti-
an pyramids were built in just that
way. Pressed for all explanation he
said that while he had never been in
Egypt he had read the works of all
Eyy biologists, including Brugsch
and Piszzi Smyth, and had never
found in any of them a theory which
would satisfactorily account for the
manner in which the Pyramids were
constructed.
"NOw," he said, you" must remem-
her that the Pyramids.iare built of
which bears no resem blance to any
thing found within 500 miles of their
location. 1t is Incredible that the
Egyptians of 1000 or 5000 years ago
should have possessed the Inechani-
cal ingenuity to move these enormous
blocks of stone from the granite quar-
ries of A byssinia or Syria to the pyrs-
mids. Il it not much more natural
to suppose that the ancient Egyptisns
possessed the secret of making aTti-
ficiaIs one, and that the Pyramids
were constructed by layer and by
layOr of Nile River mud, hardened by
just suGh processes as we employ to
make artificial stone?
1t is much more plausible explana-
ton of their. construction than The
laborious and unin intelligent sapposi
tons that the stones were carried
across the desert to form the founda-
lion and base OF the pyramids.
firmly believe that the Egyptians OF
the anti Christian era understood tn g
manufacture Of artificial stone, and
that they built the pyramids out of
it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN GREET

o ALL w HON II MAY IONCElsN TItEEI-
ING:
You are hereby notified that am the
legally constituted assignee OF lSaac
Kaufman, lately doing business at Nos.
All and GO West Commerce street, San
Antonio, Texas. who on the 29th day of
October, A. D., 1891, assigned to me ali
his estate, both real and personal, for the
benefit of such Of his creditors as may
consent to accept said ass gnment. receive
their proportional share OF the net pro-
ceeds of the assigned estate and discharge
him from their respective claims. All
creditors disposed to accept the same are
required to make known their consent to
me In writing within four ~ months from
the publication OF this notice, and no
creditor not asserting, shall receive or
take any benefit under the assignment.
My pOstoliice address IS No. 403 West
Commerce street San Antonio, Texas.
LEOPOLD NJ. MICHAEL, Assignee.
San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 9th, A. D.. 1871
ll-7-3wkS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18
Charging the Jury.

A colOred "frieud and brother" in q
southern state, twenty years or more
ago, was made trial justice, and
presently heard his first case. He
li-tened to the evidence aud argu
ments of the lawyers, and then
seemed 81 loss what to do next
seeing his dilemma. one of the law
yers Judged him. "NOw charge the
jury said the lawyer, charge the
jury"
lhe justice thereupon rose and
said; "Bredren, dis am small case,
a. hell charge but dollar an a
half.D
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18
THE STANDARD WAREHOUSE CO

Have Just received the largest and finest
car load of vehicles ever shipped to this
city, aides phaetOns, speeding phaetons,
buggies, carriages etc. We have the
highest 5 urreys in the world; also six car
loads OF b ackS, carts, express wagons etc
Agents for RI inc Wagon Co. Old
vehicles taken H. exchange fol. new ones,
"a West Nueva street. 9-l9-u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18

A Paris paper publishes a list of
American drinks" furnished at
hotel in that city. There are o-er
sixty named, about half of them
never heard ofin this country, AID
lager beer is not on the list at all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-18

W scCuIC l. ~ VI. ~. iOt V1OOjOoos
Elk President Baird, of the Madeirs
bank, Cal is charged with forgery.
Pittsburg and Cincinnati depo
robbed at New Albany, Ind, of Sl65
Missouri supreme court declares the
anti. pool room law unconstitutional
About ST., 900 out of the $50, 900 scalp
bounty appropriation has been called
for.
First National and Tyler National
increase deposits nearly half q mil.
lion.
Bail refused under hsbeas corpus
proceedings at Austin in the Alice
case.
Hopgood, Denison saloon keeper, is
in the tolls for passing counterfeit
coin.
Delhi, Ind, hardware carriage
factory burned, and $50 men out of
work.
Spanish republicans are defeated
all over Spain in the municipal cleo
tons.
Two attachments have been run on
New York city property of Bonner &
Bonner.
knights of Labor do not endorse
the closing of the Worlds fair on
Sunday.
French chamber accepts the 25
francs tariff on sailed meats fixed by
the senate.
Bonner bank depositors will enjoin
the railway assignment made by Bon
per's bank.
Grundy gin near Ennis; Woods
gin, near Springtown burned; loss Oh
both So, 200.
Beard, cashier of the Cheyenne
bank that went under recently, conf
mlts suicide.
1t is expected that Proctor's sue
eessor will be announced at Fridays
cabinet meeting.
Washington advices affirm that
Brazilian trOu bles are local and in ter
nal, not national.
The Bonner bank failure at Tyler
has stirred that city to its deeps; de-
pOsitOrs are wild.
Fireman killed and engineer serious.
~ hurt in Santa Fe wreck, so miles
north of Houston.
The Memphis papers have given
full reports and favorable notice of
the Texas exhibit.
Argument opens in the anti lottery
cases at Washington, involving con-
stitutionality of law.
AlIee's trial will probably occur at
Austin as change of venue to that
county is insisted on.
Central traffic Association grants
one and-one third fare for Christmas
and New Year travel.
X. of L decide to support demands
of /. 7. miners TO be governed by
Missouri mining laws.
Master Mechanic White of the Fort
Worth IL Denver Is president of the
railway club at the Fort.
Reports from Brazil are as conflict
ing as ever; government dispatches
deny the fact Of revolution.
K of L. will levy a cent per capita
assessment each July for mileage en-
Fort Worth jury hang three days In
the case Of Nick Harris for killing
Keils and then fail TO agree.
Cotton prices on this side are still
at the mercy of Liverpool. American
spot demand gives no relief.
Dist. Col. supreme court makes all
solicitation for political purposes
within government buildings uplaw-
fur
Rogers, Monterey and Gulf spot
ter at Monterey, is roughly handled
by irate conductors and signs paper
acknowledging that his reports were
false.
Gov. HOgg says legislature Will be
called in March or April, and Iegisls-
ton will be invited on state appor-
ton ment, alien land law. school book
law, election of senator, means of
driving criminal classes out of the
or
The morning call., 1891-06-20
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
appointment of New Deputies by the
Grand Commander.

appointment of New Deputies by the
Grand Commander.
Myrtle Council, No. 1871, had a pleasant
meeting last Wednesday evening. A social
time was had. Two candidates were init
ated with several propositions pending.
The council has admitted eight new mem
bers since January 1st
Bohemian Council No. 261, had three
propositions at its last meeting and will
have more at its next.
LiYermore Council, No. 1870 has initia-
ton at nearly every meeting. 1t admitted
four at its last meeting and will admit two
more at its next 1t has taken in six since
January 1st.
GOLDEN Council. No. 11s. has admitted
seven new members by initiation since
January LIST. Mystic, No. GA. has taken in
three in the same tine, while other councils
have done nearly as well.
BY dspensatiOn Of the Supreme Com
mander all members coming into the order
since December 81, 1890, are relieved from
the additional assessments that are now be-
ing levied.
Payment of death losses, Notwithstanding
the excessive death rate the last few
months, has been exceedingly prompt, the
last two paid being In forty and fOrty-fye
DAYS after death.
W. ID. Mansfield, G.. c., has made the fol-
lowing appointments of District Deputies
for this city and Oakland: District /,
Golden and Phoenix councils, J. w. Dis
brow; District ., Alta and Protection coun-
ellis, J. c. Palmer; District 3, Myrtle and
Occident councils. J. NJ Lenhart; District
4. California and Washington councils, J.
{. Ruddock; District 8, Bohemian and
Golden Shore councils, James Linforth
District 6, San Francisco and Mystic coun-
ellis, W. X. q. Samues; District Z, Golden
Star and Metropolis councils, E. Il. Stone
hill, Oakland; District s, Union and Oak
land COUNCILS, Miner S. Martin; District 9,
Unity and Center councils, L. F. Jenkins.
The morning call., 1891-06-20
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
Election of Representatives to the Great
Council.

Election of Representatives to the Great
Council.
On Monday evening Pohonachee Tribe
No. 10, received six propositions for men,
bership, and also conferred the Hunters
Warriors and Chiefs degrees upon several
candidates. Next council night there will
be adoption of palefaces.
On Wednesday evening Manzanita Tribe,
No. 4, received several applications for
membership. and next council night will
have woTk in the Adoption degree.
During the coming week number of the
city tribes will elect their representatives 10
the Great Council which meets in this city
in August.
Tomorrow the General Committee of Ar
rangements devise plans for the entertain
ment Of the members Of the Great Council
during the coming session. They will meet
at the hall at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Winnemueca Tribe, No. o. had an adop-
ton last evening. j. w. Maher, G. c. of
r., and other visiting brethren were pres
eDt and assisted in tile work, which was
very creditahly performed.
Tahoe Cheftan's League No. 8, will
hold its regular council this evening. c. f.
Greenlin has been elected +. V. p. c. and
II. O. Cummings S. V. L. e. of this league
Tecumseh Tribe, No. 90, will give ball
at Germania Hall, Oakland, On Saturday
evening, June 9th
George II. Buck, G. p, and George w.
Lowe, q. j. -, were in the city during the
week on matters pertaining to the order
On thursday evening Sotoy0me Tribe
NO. II. had adOptions and also propositions
for membership.
- On Saturday evening last White Cloud,
NO. 69. had an adoption. The work was
well done. There was quite number of
visiting brethren present who assisted the
tribe in the work.
The morning call., 1891-06-20
FAYL0R CALLED.
He Must Show All lie Holds
Against the BOOdlers.

There was a big crowd or politicians and
alleged statesmen in Judge Wallace's court
room yesterday morning, when the case Of
George Taylor, the lobbyist. against the
Senatorial combine was called. Among
the defendants present were WEIGH, Maher,
Br0derick and Williams. A. J. Clunle ap-
peared for Taylor aud Patrick Reddy for
the hunorables.
Clunie started in with a proposition that
the demurrer on the ground that Taylor
complaint contained not sufficient to cOnsti-
tute a cause for action be stricken out, for
the reason that the Senators, when cate
chised by him recently, refused TO answer
his questions.
Judge Wallace replied that the law would
not permit the demurrer 10 be stricken out,
as the questions which the defendants had
refused TO answer had not been asked them
before Court Commissioner.
CluRie said he was willing to 60 before a
Commissioner Reddy answered that the
defendants are willing 70 be questioned be-
fore q notary, but would not submit to in
suits. Counsel then argued the demurrer,
and it was submitted.
FaylOT's bill Of particulars was taken up,
and ReddY asked the Court to strike out GER
tain items as impsrtinent He particularly
objected TO that portion Of the bill to the
effect that, owing TO the peculiar nature of
the work. no books of account had been
kept, but that If more specific information
were wanted it could be found in the books
OF the Southern Pacific Company, the Book
makers Association and various insurance
companies. He held that court records
should not be allowed to contain scandalouS
matter.
CluDie retOrted that the bill is as specific
as it could be made. As no books of ac-
count were kept an itemized statement
could not be produced
The Court refused TO strike out any p0r-
ton of the bill, but held that the bill could
be made more specific, as Taylor should be
able to furnish from memory some kind of
an itemized statement. The Court gave
Clunie ten days In which to amend the COM
plaint
The morning call., 1891-06-20
STILL A BACHELOR.
J. j. Jones Not Likely to Marry
the HOWard.street Belle.

J. J. Jones, the Palace Hotel eheck-clerk,
who has OF late attained disagreeable promi-
nence, is again in the enjoyment Of his lib
erty. When he appeared in Police Court
yesterday to answer to q charge Of seduc-
ton Grace McCune, the subject of his per-
fdy. refused to testify against him. judge
Xix called her up to the bench and asked
her whether there was any truth in the
charge against Jones.
There was not word of truth in it."
answered Oracle.
How does il come then that Jones has
been kept in prison two days, and that This
girl has been booked for the Industrial
School in connection with the matterP in
quired the Judge
Jones' lawyer attempted to explain that 1t
was all a mistake and that the charge should
have been abduction instead of seduction,
and that Mrs. McCune appeared to have
lost all desire TO prosecute the alleged Sc
duccr OF her daughter. The over-anxious
mother seemed to have realized at last that
she is herself participating in scandal aud
blasting the reputation OF her daughter.
The Judge had no alternative but to dis
miss the charge against Jones, who left the
courtroom the most relieved man in the
city. Oracle will not go TO the Industrial
School, but went home yesterday under her
mothers wing Recent events have changed
the color Of Mr.. Jones' matrimonial inten-
ti0ns somewhat, and when Intercepted on
this point he shrewdly remarked that it re-
quireS two to make a marriage contract, a
statement which seemed to imply q contlnu-
anee OF his bachelor existence.
The morning call., 1891-06-20

California Lodge, No l, F. and A. NJ,
worked the third degree on Thursday night
and concluded the interesting ceremonies
with banquet
An initiation formed the attraction for a
large number of tue members of Yerba
Buena Lodge, No, 10, l. 0. o. F.. on Thurs
day evening. A number of visitors from
the country were present.
Two castles, K. G. E., were recently in
stituted in Georgia.
California COmmandery, No. l, Z. T., had
large attendance at its regular meetin 6
last evening.
The first degree was worked by Fidelity
Lodge. No. 100, f. and A. NJ, at its cOmmu-
nieatiOn on Thursday night.
The Grand Lodge. F. and A. NJ, of En-
gland, has over 22), 900 members.
California Parlor, No. l, n. S. G. W., has
adopted resolution calling upon the Joint
Committee having charge Of the Surplus Of
the funds collected for the last celebration
to explain the present condition Of the bal
ance. The money, it was decided. should
be used for relief purposes aud the Joint
Committee has been considering the forma-
ton of bOard to have control of the money.
The six regiments, Patriarchs Militant,
|. o. o. F., of Illinois, have been organized
into TWO brigades, aud under the new rules
are making splendid progress.
There We're 2497 deaths IN the A. o. u. w.
during 1890 In the same period the Bene-
ticiary Fund diSburSed was 81, 762, 157 %.
There was q full attendance at Pacific
Lodge No. 155 l. o. o. f., on Thursday
evening TO witness an initiation of members
of the order.
South San Francisco Lodge, No. 2l2 F.
and A. NJ, met Thursday evening TO confer
the Masters degree upon d candidate. A
good time followed.
The Fellowcraft degree was administered
at a communication of Doric Lodge, No. 2l6,
f. and A. NJ, on Thursday night.
Sargent Lodge No. 1858, /. q. o. T., enter
tanned the Veteran Old Fellows last even
ing with a splendid programme. A large
number Of members and visitors were pres
ent and a splendid time was had by all.
The lodge early in the evening elected new
officers TO serve during the ensuing term.
According to the report of b. +. Nelson,
5. r., there were S53 additions to the roll of
the Order OF X. of Ii. during the week
ending June 18th. The distribution is as
follows: Alabama 4, Arkansas s, Cali
f0rnia 10, Connecticut g. Colorado /, Florida
/, Georgia .. Illinois 8. Indiana s. Indian
Territory /, Kansas 1, Kentucky :, L0uis-
ana Il, Massachusetts 3, Michigan II, Min
neSOta Z, Mississippi 3, Missouri 4. New
Jersey 80, New York 10, North Carolina
q, Ohio Il. PENNSYLVANIA 4, Rhode Island
/. South Carolina 10. Tennessee p, Texas
f., Vermont j, Virginia /, West Virginia
2, Wisconsin 10, Canada So
The morning call., 1891-06-20
CRUEL SKEPTICISM.
An Eastern Mans Implied Doubt of
California Boomer.

An Eastern Mans Implied Doubt OF a
California Boomer.
Another illustration Of many which fire.
qnently occur of the way the true statements
made in regard 10 CALIFORNIA; productions
are regarded by the average fastener was
met with by one of Hanford's real estate
agents recently. Z. II. Barber, the pro-
prietor of the Golden Dairy of Hanford,
wrote a letter back to an Eastern agricult-
ural paper, describing California and its
attractions for emigrants. As a result, he
received a number of inquiries as to the re-
sources and products of the country, and
he gave several of these letters TO j. y.
Lewis, a real estate agent here, to answer.
Among them was one from an old soldier at
Luther, Mich, and as Mr.. Lewis is an old
veteran himself, he gave the Michigan man
an elaborate description of the resources Of
the Golden State, among its products men,
tiOning sweet potatoes, and telling Of how
one weighing sixtY-fOur pounds had been
raised here. Tie letter was sent, and in due
time came an answer. The old soldier said
in reply that he had brother near Sacra-
mento, Cal. who had sent him picture Of
SIX oxen dragging what lie supposed was a
large log, but since he had received Mr..
Lewis letter he had come TO the conclusion
that be was mlstaken-that the oxen were
nauilng CailOrnia sweet potatoes to mar
ket-Hanford Journal
The morning call., 1891-06-20
ANOTHER NEW KINDERGARTEN.
The Merchants OF San Francisco to Sus-
tai


Another new kindergarten has been
organized by the Golden Gate Association,
and it will be opened on West Mission
street at the first of the school year in July.
A new building is being prepared for its
reception. 1t will be sustained entirely
from funds subscribed by the merchants of
this city. 1t is to be called 1.-THE Merchants
Free Kindergarten" This will be the Sec
ond school sustained in San Francisco by
the commercial men of the comm unity.
''Thc Produce Exchange Kindergarten" was
organized III 1854 aud has been carried on
ever since. This is the only city in the
country where this great and good work re-
ceves this sort of recognition from men IN
commercial pursuits. Mr.. L. +. Shattuck,
a devoted friend of the free kindergarten
work, has secured these monthly subscrip-
tons for the Merchants kindergarten.
This is the twenty-seyenth kindergarten
organized by the Golden Gate Association.
There are over 900 children enrolled in
these schools. Over 5000 little children
have been trained during the past twelve
years, and of this vast number only one has
ever been known to have been arrested for
OffcnSeS against the law.
The morning call., 1891-06-20

dance Of the same nature at least once 2
month under the auspices OF the different
CITY lodges Great credit is due to the Com
mittee of ARRANGEMENTS from California
and Oriental lodges for the success Oh
Wednesday nights affair.
II. w. Mathews, S. p, has made his ap-
pointment of the Deputy District Presi-
dents for the different subordinate lodges OF
the order, and formal notifications nave
been transmitted to all the lodges.
District Grand Lodge, No. l, comprising
the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda ana
San Francisco, will hold meeting some
time next month for the purpose Oh electihs
officers whose places have become vacant,
and for the purpose of considering plans tor
furthering the interests of the order and In
creasing its membership. Under the IaW'
as enacted by the Supreme Lodge last Aprli,
half of the money collected as per capita tax
from the subordinate lodges In each Grahu
Lodge District is returned by the supreme
Lodge to the District Grand lodges, 10 De
used by them for the good OF the order r
The question as how TO best use this money
in District No. / will be considered AT the
meeting. Some members favor entertain.
mentS twice month under the auspices Oh
the Grand Lodge, and others the securing OF
skilled organizers by the Grand Lodge 10 M
crease the membership of the district. Inc
meeting will be very important one, ana
will attract large number Of the Fast
Presidents and members of the order. Sim
liar meetings will be held by the other
Grand lodges, both in California and III the
Eastern and Southeastern States.
II. w. Mathews, S. p. and +. l. Wolfe,
S. s., will leave San Francisco on Friday
evening, the Goth inst, for Sonora. The
purpose of the visit is to pay an ttliclal Visit
to Bonanza Lodge and to pay members Oh
that lodge whose coupons mature at Inat
time. Bonanza Lodge is making great prep
arations, and an open meeting to which all
the citizens OF Sonora will be invited is to
be held in one of the large halls. An enter
tainment and dance, interspersed with ad-
dresses by the Supreme officers and the pay
ment of the money, will be the main Tea
uIes. A large attendance Is assured, and
the members of lodges in neighboring towns
The morning call., 1891-06-20
GELSTON'S REWARD.
Prosecution Of an Informer Despite III
Having Turned States Evidence.

Prosecution Of an InfOTmer Despite His
Having Turned States Evidence.
When the case of William GelstOn, for
merly CT the II umbOldt Warehouse, and the
self-confessed thief of -four worth 5000, was
called in Judge Rx's court yesterday morn
ing, Attorney Dunno, who appeared for the
defendant, demanded that his client be dis
missed, because of an agreement between
himself, Chief Crowley and Prosecuting
Attorney Nicholson, as a reward for Gels
stOu, who turned States evidence against
his cOnfederates, Rosconi and PERRIN.
Attorney Nicholson disclaimed any such
compact on his part, whereupOn Attorney
Dunno threatened that h0 should not allow
his client to testify against the two gr0cers,
who purchased the -four from GelstOn. The
case was continued.
The cases of Rosconi and PERRIN were
called a few minutes later and Attorney
Campbell for the defendants announced his
readiness to proceed, but in default of
GelstOn's testimony, the prosecution was
obliged to ask for a continuance.