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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Their Little Game,

This morning Detective Jim Van
ripper arrested negro named Phil
Logan, aud placed him in the city Jail
under the charge of being a suspi.
cious character.
Logan, with another negro, went
into l.. A. Freyer's clothing store,
corner of Main avenue and West Com.
merce street, on Main plaza, where he
commenced to price some clothing.
He took up fine pair of pants and
then laid them down again and COM
menced looking at some more While
he kept tine proprietor's face turned
his light handed pal lifted a pair of
fine pants and showed them under
his coat. Mr.. Freyer saw him do the
act and grappled with him. A tussle
ensued in which the negro was
getting the worst of it when
he suddenly slipped out Of his coat and
da ted out at run leaving that ar
Ilcle in the hands of the surprised
store keeper.
bet .ctive Van Ripper came along at
this juncture and "collared Logap.n
There has of late been several such
thefts committed, though not in all
cases discovered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Denies the Rumnr-

The following letter was received
by Mr.. J. M. Knight. city passenger
agent for 3. P, this morning, which
denies the report of high water In the
Mississippi, In Louisiana.
New ORLEANS, La, May 2 1872.
Mr.. j. M. Knight, Ticket Agent, San An
tonic, Texas.
DEAR SRI have yours OF the 2sth
ult., informing me shat San Antonio
at present abounds with rumors of
high water In louisiana and Missis-
sippi, and that our competitors are
working this card against us. 1 beg
to say, in reply. that there is not the
slightest foundation for any such
rumors. We have not experienced
the least trouble on account OF high
water, and do not anticipate any.
Yours truly,
w. L. WATSON,
General Passenger Agent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Their Fifth Annua, Picnic

The employees, Of tho we'll known
and successful firm Of Joske Bros.
have arranged their fifth annual ENC
mic, to take place at Braden's grove
next Sunday, Nav s. They have SO.
cured the Twenty third infantry band
to Lead them In lne Of march thro1gh
the city.
The gentlemen will be attired in q
neat anifOrm, while the ladies will
bring up the rear in large wagons.
1t seems all of their undertakings
heretofore have been grand successes
and we must say that there Is not q
Arm or society that is held together
with more good, personal feeling, as
well as business feelings, than Joske
Bros.
The liberal and generous gentlemen
have always manifested great inter-
est in their employees, for their com.
fort and pleasure.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
REAL, ESYATE.

Deals and the Prices They Bring.
Charles L. Dignowity to Adam
Maurer, lot 80, block 2, out of original
city lot 2, district D, ranges and 8,
$500
J. E Van Ripper, by sheriff, to r. M.
Girand, one acre in the east cor
ner of original city lot 3, range !, dis.
trict 4, 800.
]. d. DeMoss to Richayd.NicAoI
quit claim deed, lot SO, block s, Cherry
street, 81 900.
Nathan Underwood and wife to Ed,
VIVA Robb. lot Ii, block 1, north Of
the Fredericksburg road, $4oG.
Henry O'Neal TO john T. HANDLE
ton. lot 81, in the Larda lands, $40.
Henry and Emil Eimep dorf to Jas.
G. Carr, lots l. 2 3, 4 8 and s, block 4,
Columbia Heights, $50 and other con-
sideratiOns.
West End Town company to r.
Becker, lots s aud 6, block 1, West
End, $500.
New England Land company to r.
Becker. lot 173 section 5, Massachu.
setts avenue. 1850.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, MAY. 2,
1892. Sealed proposals in triplieate will
be- received here until 10 o'clock a. m,
May %. ls92, for laying $4,000 feet Perfo-
plain .Vitrified Drain Pipe. at Fort sam
Houston, Texas, according to plans Snd
specifications to be seen at this office.
Blank proposals ana full instructions can
be had on application. The U. 5. reserves
Inc right to reject any or all proposals.
envelopes containing proposals should
Fort Sam Houston. Texas" and addressed
to CAPT. j. w. SUMMERHAYES. A. o,
NJ u ,. "A. 5-44t 5-25 ~
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4I'![l54 3|9Z
ARTISTS; AND 1IE{33;s1
ALIsEaAL:PRoPoslT.oN.

For the benefit Of the drouth suf.
feEers who have appealed to liberal
humanity for corn and provisions,
Mr.. G. L. Dignowity, agent of
Columbia Heights, starts the ball
to rolling by : Offering one hun.
bred choice lots, at fifteen dollars
(Sl5, each purchaser to take one or
ten as they choose. OLe half of the
proceeds of this sale, to be donated to
the relief committee for corn and pro-
visions. This offer Is good until
May 18th 1892. Call, or send your
orders to Q. T.. Dignowity, No 8, East
Houston street. 4:22:tt
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Union Meeting.

The Baptist Ladies Aid and Mis-
sionary society of this city held their
regular union meeting at the First
Baptist church yesterday afternoon
and some important work was done
by them.
Tim afternoon was spent principal.
ly in the discussion of Italy and the
Baptist religion of that country also
the privileges of and good work of
that church.
After some minor subjects had been
discussed and action taken on them
the meeting adjourned to meet again
at the Sunset Baptist church on the
first Tuesday in June.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Daily Mortuary.

Francis Dulong, aged 40 years, died
Of phthisis pulmonalis, at the city
hospital, Sd ward
Anna c Birchi, aged 6 months, Is
days, died of meningitis, at 521 Cam
den street, 4th ward, Monday.
Refugia Rivera, aged As years, died
of heart disease on South Laredo
street, lst ward, Monday.
Martin E. Black, aged 2 months,
died of bowel complaint, Monday
without the attendance of q physi.
clan. Justice Adam held tue in.
quest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
The Patti Waltz Tyrol,enne.

We have Jpst received q copy OF the
PATTI, Waltz TyrolienBs, composeGeby
Charlie Baker. 1t is simple and re-
markably pretty, can be played on
piano or organ. The sitle page con-
tains an elegant photo of "Adehna
Pattl' the world renowned songstrsss
in stage costume. Price 40 cents per
copy. To readers Of this paper copy
Will be sent upon receipt of 20 cents
in silver or postage stamps by adj
dressing the publishers, Baker & Hell
mick, 265. Sixth Avenue, New York.
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MILITARY NOTES.

The 2Srd Infantry band will give q
concert at the military post tonight.
There will be dramatic perform
ance at Muth's pavilion tonight.
The enlisted men at Fort Sam
Houston were paid off by the pay.
master this morning.
A social hop Will be given at
Schwartz's Saturday night.
The Rough and Ready base ball
team played the Selma nine Satur-
day and Sunday and won all honors
All pack animals and packers are
to be sent to Fort Mcintosh, where
they will remain until 9th wise or
dered.
Private Dillon, E company, 2Sd in
fantry, is to be discharged on account
of disability.
General Stanley is soon to be
placed on the retired list with the
rank of Major General.
Captain F. Hardie. 3rd cavalry, is
at the Menger from Fort Mcintosh.
The children at Fort Sam Hous ton
belonging to the Young Peoples
Relief Corps" will give q theatrical
performance at the post hop room to-
light for the benefit of the drouth
sufferers on the Rio Graude border
counties.
G. 5. Jones. chief musician of the
23rd infantry band received his dis
charge from the service Monday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
THE HARMONY CLUB

They GIVE an Ice Cream Sumner
| Dance and Promenade at Muth's.
Midnightrev and jollity reign ed
suprsm at the hall upon the hill last
| night.
The members of the Harmony club.
their wives, their swee thearts and
their friends, were there, strictly ON
pleasure bent.
The hall was in prime condition and
on Its giass-like floor this merry
crowd danced till 2 O'Clock this morn
ing
Between the dances they promen.
AIDED through the beautiful garden
enjoying the cool breezes that float
through it.
Ice cream and cake, those delicious
summer refreshments, were served in
unknown quantities.
The young ladies' said they had q
beautiful time.
Among those present the following
names were noted: MFR. and Mrs. Sol
Half, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Oppenheimer,
MIR and Mrs. LOngipi, Mr.. and Mrs.
j Strauss, Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Picard, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Fisher. Mr.. and Mrs J. Open
heimer, Mr.. and Mrs. Koenf,.heim,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cohen, Mr.. anG Mrs.
E. Baamann, Dallas; Mr.. and Mrs.
Sickel, Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Fart, Mr..
aud Mrs. Sulnon, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol. Frank,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Friedman, Mrs. l.. |
Frank, Mrs. Max Meyer.
Misses Moke, Schwartz, New Or
leans; Salmon, Moog, HOchstadter,
Eldridge. Deutsch, Robinson, Waco;
Rouff, Hannah Norris, Oppenheimer,
Dallas.
Messrs. Keitsch,. Morris, j. Lorsch,
Sands, GOldfranE, Jessie 0ppen-
nelmer, Steinhardt, g.. B. Frank, l..
Z. Marks, Dmil Frank. Rev. ElkiDs,
). Meth, Wallach, Moke, Max Sui.
ION. L
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
S TY LISH SHOES
FOR GENTLEWOMEN.
Special Prices For This Week!

Our hand sewed CeOpaas with fancy yesne
3d. this week SO. 1855 e p-''
Our Celebrated Josie Tie, made of Bright Donooa
with diamond patent tips, this make at 80 30. -
Our popular Langt Tes regular price so 60 this
week S Russian Calf OxfOr "
All OF our 81 Dongoa Oxords Opera pat
en week at 81 co. Our 81 so quality Oxords STYLES
and lasts will be 81 20 this week of Ladies'
Ooze Oxfords, in all styles and last, 81
In Misses Slippers selling all Leather Oxords
IheO IIes in from this week
new line OF Misses OAords sizes II to at 81 % Chill
GOODS we can be eqaed always latest
styles as introduced We styles prices and ali
eoors Our s Mems Shoes possibly made of
genuine calf skin and of superior workmanship come
TO- shoes in any shape, style quality, right in it, We
solicit your inspection.
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W eddIDgs,

Mr.. j. ]. Petscb was quietly mar
ried to Miss Maggie Haller at st.
Joseph's Catholic church yesterday
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Ernest H. Emig and Miss Anna
Z. schneider will be married next
week at the brides home.
Mr.. friedrich Spencer and Clara
Welter will be joined in happy matri.
mony at the lady's residence to-
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

HANOSOMEM ILLlNERY DISPLAY.
The Moke's Millinery Parlors have
been moved into the new Ksmpmann
building and very handsome dis
play of fine millinery goods are on
exhibition there today. The opening
will continue all the. week, and the
ladies are cordially invited to call and
see the finest display ever before seen
in this city. 523t
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A Pleasant Surprise.

Last night some of the neighbour of
Mr.. E. Williford dropped quietly In
on him and rendered him q pleasant
surprise party In honor of his 23rd
birthday anniversary.
Refreshments were served the
guests and the evening was passed
off very pleasantly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
SILL SaCRIEICiNG

Ladies underwear, hosiery, and
numerous other articles are being
sold at Moke's Millinery parlors new
hampmann building) at and below
cost; Call early while you have a
good lot to select from, 509 or
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
GRAND PICNIC

At Leon Springs May Sth, 1892. Ev-
eryone, republicans, democrats, third
party men, Candidates, officers of
Bexar county, and everybody else are
cordially invited to be present. Train
leaves the Arkansas Pass depot ia San
antonio at 7:30 a M, and returns at
5 p. m. 590t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
A Handsome Present.

DIR. ID. Berry. the popular secretary
of the West Texas Medical associa.
ton. is feeling proud and stepping
unusually high today. The cause of
this being a very handsome gold
watch, Howard's best movement,
case richly carved and set with dia
monds, a present from his friend Mr..
G.. Shacklett.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
| BETTER NuMseR FOR LESS
MONEY

The Heidmanue Mfg. Co., east side
Main Plaza, have inst received their first
consignment of'Ofticial' size, nickel plat
ed, solid metal numbers, which are worth
Acc each. But just to make it interesting
for their competitors they will sell them
for the next 30 days at l5c each. Don't be
scared into buying any body's number.
You are free American citizen and can
spend your money where you please. Cali
ana see us. 19tf
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$3.50 WILL BUY

A handsome cottage residence. of 7 rooms
with bath, stable, carriage house, chicken
house, wood house, etc. Hydrant water
large lot, with fine shade trees and sbruh.
berry. New, neat and clean, about fonr
blocks from Military plaza. Will REM
easily at $4,000 month.
IT JNo. L. HAMBLEToy A. Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
In New Quarters.

Moke's Millinery Parlors nave
opened out in their new store in the
Kampmann building, aud most at
tractive display is 20 be seen of all
the latest and most stylish designs
and patterns. Mr.. Ben Moke, the
gentlemanly manager, will be pleased
TO have you call, examine goods and
get prices. 523t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Will Rehujld

F j. Beitel Is rebuilding the lumbe
shed, which was was burned at his
yards recently. Olive, SterneD berg
q Co will also rebuild their sheds,
which the fire bug lately burned.
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CLOTHING TO FIT,

Pancoast IL son carry as choice q
line of clothing as is to be found in
the market, and spend more money to
fit their suits than any three houses
in the city. Try them. 421m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a
Treated as pure speciality by Dr.. A.
X. jenkins, Bexar Apartments. Office
hours, 10 a. m. toS p. M. Opposite
Maverick hotel, 53tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
Notice of Removal

| have moved my tinshop from log
Navarro street to 126 Refugio street,
where ! will be pleased to meet old
patrons as well as new ones. 0'
430lw ARAInrs
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FIRE INSURANCE. PolIcIss

Deeds and Valuable Papers, should
be kept in safe place. The Lock wood
National Bank Safe Deposit vault lie
absolutely Fire and Burglar Proof, IOt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
NOTICE,

The offices Of the West Texas Alb.
stract and Guarantee Co., the Bexar
Is, Il. association, the s. A. Real Els.
stale Exchange and H. NJ. Aubrey
have been removed to the building
formerly occupied by the Alamo
Natl. bank, No. 264 w. Comm cree st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
RuIl(linP PermIta

Mrs. Caroline Craig, two dwellings
on Milan street, 9Th ward, each $500.
F. r. Ktrchner, dwelling, South
street, Sth ward, $3.50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04
FOR RENT.

Two (?) Office rooms on second floor
Adams q WickeS building. Applv To
HENRY LAAGER, Adams & Wickes build.
ing. an e,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

BALLOON ASCENSION.
Webb a Co.'s Racket dropped at
9OBE. Houston, opp. Dr. Aerffs. Call
and get bargains. By A. BENNETrs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

Ladies Serge Buskins, Donqola Ok.
lords and Newport" ties as cents
thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Do 81 HAAS & OPPENHEIHTER
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

BABY SHOES
% oents. Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urdsy-formerly SOC and use.
5 si3t HAAS & OPPENHEIsIER.
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OLSEN d Wake.
Away ready to move, pack and
store your furniture. 3atf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-04

SO TO MUTH's THURSDAY MAY 5.
Grand orchestra concert Carl Beck
and 40 artists soloists, Prof Marx,
Miller, Walker. Street cars with
trailers every minutes. $685.
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WATCHES ANo ewgLRY

Neatly repaired at Hecht's, 24l Com. { In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
THE REV. Mr.. JAcKSOy,S DESIGNATION

Tho Rev. Charles Lincoln ~. pastor OF the Chris
tan Church Of the Evangc ia onardst, has offered ms
reign alton. Mr.. Jackson has been pastor OF the chhF'
for zen and has been assisted materially in his abors
nv his wife who is licensed pr,0cher and conducted
MANY revival meetings. The church Is unscctran re-
sembng somewhat IN its methods and services those OF the
Methodist Church. Some Mrs. Jackson. whlle
filling the pulpit in her husbands absence, attacked The
social dssipatons and amuscncnts such progressive
euchre and dancing. which the young people oil te
church protested and threatened revolt The attack gre"
Ia such enthusiasm that followed the Organization oi
TWO prosperOus societies attached TO the church, all the
members OF which In sympathy with Mrs Jackson
The members Of the church say that when Mr. Jackson
zoe, the church viii lose merely single pastor Dul
Two Of tho best pastors had. Mr. Jackson says nc
offered his resignation simply because he Is convinced t"t
he has before him large field Of usefulness In evangelical
revival work. His wife VIII assist him in the work he
has planned out for himself far she can An eort
Will be made induce the pastor TO remain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
BROOKLYN Gbeatres.

one company to that OF another, although they IN
tersect at many points. peIhap' tie ba,est transfer
where the Grccnp0ni and the Gr;ihamive. lines
each other In The intersectlng streets Inc man
who handles the tickets says he -iVes out bet"ecn
5000 and 1000 on week days and atout hall this
number on sundays. -, -
forests OF the Democrats. that they can get several
additional AssemJiyne the present ward boundaries
asE been m oaha 70 Nc @oay u% .o Ms of r The
ihl to divide tie Eighteenth Ward INTO lnIcs
mas reappeared IN the assembly ana eP e ca%ed
and New.ttrecht is Il nexed there will be thirty
wards in The ei,y i i possible thai two or three
one Of the most, familiar figures il the vicinity
has dsappcarcd from public view IN the death OF ex
Mayor stryker lie was Of mans estate when the
lifetime OF eighty years from the village Of 1000 90
the city OF nearly million lie lived all his life IN
born strong contrast with the present time.
when the sheriff OF the county retire Win ior oee
allowed by law, and fifty years ago when Mr.. stryker
left the sherns Office with 50 small surplus Of les
carpe% ne 'u 1t t. was there that his party found him
when lie waz-Selected as a candidate Tor Masv h,
eiscted He subsequently filled the Office Of County
Clerk being the only man IN the history o, inc ci,y
that stSrdy old democrat Mayor Martin Kalbnesch,
ex- Mayor sryker was made superintendent o. Sewe'
lions. But his emoluments from all the .ofiiscs
6s held were SMALL wo s1d s have been wo 1S
more money If be had stuck to the saw ana plane.
OF the score or more exMayors of the city, those VINO
slrvIye are samuel Booth. John W. Hunter =: a:
schroeder James Howell, Seth Low, d. d., whitney
and A. C. Chaplin. They with Mayor Boody WIZ
serve as pallbealers at Mr.. suykers funerai "
Ethan Allen Doty is one Of the new members OF the
Republican General Committee. never having served
i'm thai body before. lie is an active member OF te
Twcnf fourth Ward Republican Association. and mas
decided to devote mis- every energy % work for me
marty I'm that part OF the city. Mr. Doty one OF
The hardest workers for the election and reelection OF
seth law but he became supporter OF Grover Clevo
land rrIss4 But he had returned to his first party
love I'm 1855 and there Is more enthusiastic 10
publican In the city than he az the present time.
The return OF John Y. McKane TO the Democratic
fold is a great personal triumph for the man whom
Bossr Mclaughlin and "Tony' Barrett expelled frou
the party four five yearstago, and strove 70 az
pive OF all political power. The efforts to dlsodee
him from power IN Gravesend were futile after he
was expelled from the County Committee, and dropped
from the state Committee and the presidency OF uo
Board Of Supervisors lie Is already back in the AsS
named place and viii 60 back to the Others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17
HOW HE GOT DEAD MEMS CLOTHES.

A contemplate thief named Philip Miller. twenty-sif
wears old No. 1877 Essexst.. Sc~Yoik wa, aifagncd
bIore Police Justice Connolly. In The Gates Avenue Court
Yesterday answer charge Of attempting 10 stea inc
clothes OF dead His plan Of operations was 10 go
Ia house after funeral OF which he learned BY reading
the newspapers and that he had been sent BY Dr.
so for the clothing Of the dead IL must oc
DESTROYED girls left In charge Of houses after
the mourning friends had the cemetery wouio
usually comply with the demand. But he made mistake
when he went TO house Of George Hutchinson NO 10
Abingdon Place, on THURSDAY Just after the 'u"e'
lie told the girl Dr. Seymour had sent him for inc
last suit worn the dead but she told him 10 eau
again on Friday and she would have IL ready ior nm
He did 80 and was asked parior and ciossdue'
toned by Of the family. lie broke down ana .O"
fessed his guilt and promptly arrested lie heu ~
his possession lit Of the names Of persons who h"d ao
recently in Brookyn NewYork and Jersey city ana NJ j.
suspected OF having carried his plan Of operations ID
The three cities Complaints OF his crime, which Is he"
10 the brooklyn police. have been made TO Ih'P'o''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17

with Mayor Grants Commissioners of Accounts and
was entitled 10 no special consideration.
80 the poor. Overworhed Park Commissioners want
nice easy. comfortable salaries to compensate them for
the large amount Of labor which they besow upon the
city'S affairs. They got little sympathy f-sn Mayor
Body when they called TO ask his assistance On the
contrary the Mayor frank 10 say that he believed
the Park Department should be placed on the same
footing the other city depsrtments-that is provided
with single head, who should salary for de-
voting all his time to his official duties. II a thoroughly
competent could be found for head Of the Park
Department and he could be Of retaining his place
for number Of years, this would. perhaps, be the
easiest solution Of the question. But then of course
politics should be kept ont OF the parks entirely Who
believes that these conditions are possible Of ulflmen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17

The next reception for women Ia be given by the
Wavcrly Young Mems Club at tlsir clubhouse NO -"
Wavefly ave, f. announced for next Wednesday even
Ing January 30. \ particularly Interesting pro
gramme of entertainment viii be provided. including
banjo music and parlor magic.
The Crescent Athletic Club proposes to limit its
membership. which is now nearly 200 - 1000 ana
TO raise the initiation fec 10 $40 after The limit has
been reached.
The Hiding and Driving Club has elected ;. u. CRIT
tcndcu and Charles A. Moore members VI H. board O
directors.
William II. NcElrOY lccturcd on " Pubic Wen Al
puhlc Dinners last evening at the MOniauk club.
The Common Council has granted PERM sion 10
the Union League 10 erect The proposed equestrian
statue Of General Grant in the plaza In front OF the
clubhouse In BedfOrd-aVe.