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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. +. YOakum's Resi-
dence a Scene Of a Grand

Mr.. ana Mrs. Ii. +. YOakum's Resi-
dence a Scene Of a Grand
Social success
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. YOakum's mag.
nificent residence was last evening
the scene of one of the most brilliant
receptions known in the history of
San Antonio. Mrs. Yoakum, who
has no superior as an en-
tertainer, and ner we'll chosen
assistants entertained large
and fashionable crowd. The yellow
reception room was most beautiful to
behold, with large banks OF Gala Ill
lies, baskets of flowers, white and
yellow. The ladies who received in
this room were Mrs. Yoakum, who
looked most bewitching in an ex-
quisire gown of beliotrope, lace and
diamonds, and Mrs. Kampmann,
gowned In lovely costume of white
silk with natural lowered trimmings.
Mrs. John Darrah, magnificent
gown of pink silk gauze, diamonds.
The hall was furnished in terra Gotta
with banks of Gala lilies, ferns and
pot plants.
The ladies who had charge here
were Mrs. rheo Mayer, In an elegant
gown of green and gold silk, dia-
monds, and Mrs. 8. M. Johnson,
grandly attired In black velvet, dia-
monds and natural flowers.
The always popular punch room,
presided over by Miss Flo Eager
most beautifully costumed in white
silk, chiffon trimmings and natural
flowers, and Miss Mamie Davis,
sweetly attired in white silk, chiffon
trimmings, pearls, was of pink and
blue.
The large and expensive mantel
was covered with q prOfusion of flow
ers and ferns. Pot plants and Gala
lilies were artisticalIy arranged here
and there. The punch table, having
on 1t bowl of most delightful punch,
which was served In cut glass.
Around the table in graceful folds
were streamers of smilax. Grand
pictures adorned the walls.
The dining room, however, was the
prettiest. From a largs chandelier of
incandescents and gas lights, to each
corner Of the table, streamers of
smilax ran. The table was covered
with the finest of white linen, beautl-
fully embroidered. Exquisite lace
napkins were spread at each corner of
the table. In the center Was drapery
of lemon colored silk and large dish
of Marshal Nell roses. White roses
and carnations occupied the corners.
The room was grandly decorated with
Gala lilies and terms.
The supper was most delicious.
Mrs. M. A. Bennett, in an elegant gown
of black SIX, diamonds; Mrs. e. A.
Davis, gowned in black lace and dia-
monds; Miss Florisn in black silk, gold
passimentry, and Mrs. Mary Howard,
attired in black silk real lace and dia-
rnonds, had charge OF this room.
Beautiful strains of music, discoursed
by an unseen band, and brilliant con-
versation made the evening pass or
most pleasantly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Franchise Forfeited.

CHICAGO, March 2.-The Economi-
cal Gas company's sale of its valuable
franchise to the Chicago Gas Trust
was attacked tonight by resolution
adopted in the city council, without q
dissenting voice, forfeiting the franz
chise on the ground OF fraud. The
mayor was instructed to take possess
sion of the company's plant. Opinions
differ as to the power of the council
and mayor to take such action.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
WAS HE CRAZY.
A. Harris Shoots Frank p. Barber
ana RObs the Drawer of $500.

anu RODS the drawer Oh SoOO
Last night, at about 7:42 o'clock,
Mr.. Frank p. Barber, was sitting at
his desk in Francis Smith, Caldwe l
d Co.'s office, counting some money,
he heard q familiar voice speaking to
him, and almost suddenly flash and
report told him that some
thing was up and also
tiDgling sensation in his
left arm somewhat corrob grated this
Mr.. Barber arose from his seat,
faced the man and commenced to
back of, saying to him, Don't shoot,
please Harris, you might hit me-"
Harris continued firing at me as I
backed ont and missed me every
time. 1 thought he was drunk and
trying to frighten me, but when l re-
turned found that he intended to
kill me-"
Harris then went to the cash draw.
or and took the money from II. Mr..
Barber sent for the officers, who ar
rived short time afterwards. DR..
Braunnagel dressed the wounded
arm, though only slight flesh
wound. Mr.. Barber Is back to work
again this morning, and also swore
out affidavits against w. A. Harris,
for assault and intent to murder, and
robbery.
To take some of the statements cf
several persons who saw Harris last
would give somewhat conflicting evi.
dence.
He was taken to the county Jail and
locked up.
In the office were found three bullet
holes, none of which appeared to be
in such q position as to have hit the
man fired at. Mr.. Barber thinks
there were at least five shots fired.
No pistol was found on Harris when
arrested.
When found by the detectives Har-
ris was in the gambling hall, and
had 1921 on his person, the MIDST OF
which was accounted for by gamblers
who said he had won it from them.
He declared himself innocent OF the
crime.
Two of the balls were found, one In
box of envelopes, and another In
some woodwork against the wall.
They proved to be OF the same Galore
as the gun purchased by Harris, from
France Il Thiele, the came evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
A Democratic Outrage.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 2.-At q
democratic primary in Fayette Cor
ner, Hardeman county yesterday,
Sam Hunter, a democrat, shot aud
killed Tom Rogers and his father,
republicans, while they were at the
polls attempting to vote. The muir
der was unprovoked, except that they
were repu Dlicans. The assassin es-
caped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Hi, Continues To Saw Wood.

WASHINGTON, March 2 Ex-senator
Hill did not waste any time Saturday
but was as busy as if the senate had
been in session. He has alre ady
started out on his campaign to Cap
ture the delegations from other states
than New York, and preliminary to
the series of trips to various parts of
the country, which he is arranging,
he is meeting all the people in Wash
ington that he can from various
states.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Springer Not In 1t.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Chairman
Springer today communicated to Rep
resentative McMillin, of Tennessee,
the request that he assume charge OF
the tariff bills ia the House during
the chairman's illness and make the
opening speech in the coming discus
sion. Mr.. Springer hopes TO be sui
ficiently recovered to make the last
speech and close the debate before
the final vote is taken.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Rocky for the New Cabinet

PARIS, March 2.-The exclusion
from the Cabinet of M. Constants, the
Minister of the Interior, in the pre-.
ceeding Cabinet, is the dominant
feature In the situation. His unscrup-
ulous energy had aroused the mis-
trust of NJ. De Freycinet and Ribot
and the hatred OF the Radicals, who
dreaded bis influence at the next
elections. The Conservatives, also,
are pies sed at his fall. He has .
large and powerful following likely 10
prove troublesome to the new minis.
try
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Remark ablenLake.

There is in Missouri lake perched
on top OF a mountain, its surface from
so to 100 feet below the level of the
earth surrounding it, fed by no sur
face stream, untouched by the wind,
dead as the sea of 5odom There is
no point of equal altitude from which
water could flow within hundreds of
miles, and yet 1t has periodical rise
of thirty feet or over.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Chinese Exaggeration.

SHANGHAI, March 2.-Well inform
ed Chinese assert that accounts of the
success of the government forces in
the north are grossly pagnified; that
winter weather has prevented the
carrying out of operations, and that
the rebels, who are 20 900 strong, are
still secure in the mountains, ready to
renew the rebellion when the weather
becomes mild.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Quarter Million Blaze.

ALBANY. N. Y, March AT $40
O'Clock last night fire broke out in
Mather Bros oil storehouse, opposite
the postoffice, and spread rapidly.
The fire broke out among some oil
barrels in the stoTehOuse Of Mather
Bros.'s wholesale grocery store, on
Broad way, and destroyed about a
quarter of a million dollars worth of
property.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Economic CRISIS Feared

SAN JOSE, Coste Rica, March q
Events OF the past few weeks portend
serious economic crisis. The gov
eminent appears to be so much i'm.
pressed with the gravity of the situa-
ton that it has suspended for the
present efforts to secure loans.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Big Fire at Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March AN
extensive confiagration visited Hot
Springs yesterday. Fifteen business
houses in the southern part of the
city, including the new syndicate
stone block, in which the postOtfice
was located, were burned. The total
loss will aggregate SIS 900; insurance
800 900,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
French Gain in TonquIn.

PARIS, March 2.-Favorable reports
have been received by the government
from Gen. de Lanessan, governor
general Of lido China, touching the
gu omission of the Tonquenese to
French authority. Lunky, q promi.
nent insurgent chief, has submitted
to the authorities. Several maraud-
ing bands have been suppressed, and
q series of military posts have been
formed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Gresham's Third Party Move.

CHICAGO, March 2.-Judge Gresh-
am was interviewed by reporter on
his arrival from Indianapolis, as to
his nomination by the third party,
but would only reply, II don't know"
when asked If it was true that he was
to be the candidate chosen by the
third party, he made the same reply.
When asked If he would accept such
q nomination be refused to talk fur.
ther Oh the subject.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
A Much Married Man.

= CLEVELAND, March 2.-John An.
derson, the Dane, who is claimed by
upward of thirty women as husband,
pleaded not guilty yesterday to an in
dictment charging him with robbing
the last on the list-Mrs. Ellen Pur-
cell, whom be married in ST. Louie
of the sum of 81 200. His trial is ret
for March 8. ."#..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Light Artillery Burned Out.

ROCKVILLE, Ind, March IA fire
yesterday destroyed several small
buildings, causing q loss of over
$4,000. Among those destroyed was
the building occupied by the Rock
Vile Light Artillery, and q Gat)in
gun and all equipments were de.
stroyed. There WAS considera BILE
CONSERVATION when 1000 cartridges
exploded, but luckily no one was in
iured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
tor The Dark Horse.

NEW YORK, March 2.-The Hersld's
man at Washington figures the votes
in the democratic convention as Iol-
lows: Hill 2S5. Cleveland 265, for q
western man $50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Double NJ urdec,

sCoTTsvILLE, KY, March 2-Yes
terday afternoon Briggs Caldwell
shot and killed Fount Justice and
Charles Hancock in this county.
Caldwell and Justice were brothers
in-law. There had been an old gradge
between them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
The Unceasing Man Hunt.

SEDALIA, Mo-, March AT pres
emit there are four men under arrest
In different parts of the country un-
der suspicion of being the man who Is
said to have committed the outrage
upon Mrs. Charles l.. Taylor, of this
city, a week ago, and kilograms are
coming i'm hourly from other places,
asking for information.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Central American Union.

SAN SALVADOR, March 2.-Deputy
Morgan offered resolution in con.
gress today empowering President
Ezeta to bring about Central Ameri-
can union by diplomatic means. The
idea is to have Diet of five delegates,
one from each Central A merican lie.
public, to meet at Santa Tecla next
wear 10 further this object.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Let Others Beware.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March IN.
Gelborn, who sdisaI p Jared Saturday,
left many victims. He ran an endow-
ment bep eft association.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Lockwood National
BANK
SAN ANTONIO, : IH1AS.
Us. LOCKWOOD, Pres. MUIR, Cashier.
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS
BANK
Cotton Mill Burned.

Topeka, Kas., March 2.-The cot.
ton mill building situated a half mile
west of this city burned last night.
The loss on building and contents Is
$50, 900 on which there is no insurance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
New York Republicans.

oNew York Republicans.
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE New
York republican state central commit.
tee has decided that the convention
for the selection of delegates to the
national convention shall be held In
Albany on April %.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02

DEXTER, Mo March 2.-Miller, th'
cause of saturdays triple tragedy
has been moved to Bloomfield fol
safety from expected mob.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
First Degree.

LAMAR, Mo-, March 1.-THE jury In
the Avery case, after 5 days trial, re-
turned q verdict of guilty of murder
in first degree. Avery killed James
N. Miller near Liberal, Mo-, Sept ~,
1901
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Cutting Down Labor.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 2. -The naval
stores men OF Florida, Georgia and
South Carolina will hold a convention
in Savannah on Friday for the pur.
pose OF devising plans to reduce the
price of labor. 1t is the inten ton, If
possible, to make a reduction of %
per cent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Suffering i'm Germany.

BERLIN, March, 2.-There is much
suffering in Germany among the
poor, and calls for aid are very fire.
quent. 1t has been announced that
about $1,000 skilled mechanics and
z. 800 unskilled labOrers were out of
employment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
Republican Member Left.

TNEpUUtfCUH 1uCTrrDcf H1C't'
PARIS. March Am election was
held yesterday at Poictiers to fill q
vacant seat in the Chambers of Depu-
ties previously held by q Repu blican.
1t resulted in the return OF M. Touch.
imbert, a Conservative.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
New Gold Strike

PHOENIX, Arizona, March "A
fabulousIy rich strike of gold has
been made in the Humbug district
and runs from $500 to $500 per ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
W ants to Shoot.

KANSAS CITY, March al. A. r.
Elliott challenges Brewer T. Fulford,
crack shot, for match shot for cham
niOnahin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
LATE TELEGRAPH,
SENT SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT BY
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
And the Southern Afternoon Press
Up to the Hour Of Go
ing to Press.
Weather.
WASHINGTON, March 2. Fall
weather and warmer Thursday.
Hotel Fire.

BAYoNNE. N. j., March 2. St
Charles hotel burned last night. Sew
eraI guests are missing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02

PAWN YOUR DIAMONDS,
Watches, pistols with Hecht, 241 Com. i'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02

Passenger Brakeman O'Ferril, OF
the I. & G.. N, got two fingers on his
lett hand mashed last Monday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02

UNREpEEMED WATCHES, DIAMONDS
Jewelry and pistols at Hecht's PAL Com
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02

3-RoOm House and Lot for $3.50,
a = Hartwell & Co.'S, No. W. Houston
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-03-02
CUT RATE n. r. TICKETS.

Bought and sold. Hecht's PAL Com. 1897
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-08-11
CONNECTICUT.

The Center Congregational church at
Meriden has called Rev. John G. Wilson
as pastor, the society concurring with
them.
1t is reported that Ferdinand Ward of
New York. the well known "Napoleon
of finance" lately released from Sing
Sing prison, is engaged to the daughter
of prominent resident of East Haddam.
Thomas Cousins, the Norwalk shoe
manufacturer, who assigned last week,
now places his liabilities at S21 900 or
double the amount given out at the time
of closing his doors. The assets are
placed at $4,000.
Senator E. j. Hill, president of the
Norwalk tramway company, which pro-
poses to build an electric road from Nor
walk to South Norwalk and Darien
Point, expects that the cars will be run
ming by November /. The capital stock
has all been subscribed.
The strike of the employees of the New
York rubber and packing company at
Newtown has been ended by arbitration.
The only trouble was because new check
ing system had not been fully explained
to the hands. When this was done, there
was no further dissatisfaction.
The American corset company at New
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-08-11
ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND.
MAIN e.
MAINE.
Buckfield is to have another hotel.

Buckfield is to have another hotel.
Bears are killing sheep in the farm
yards of Phillips.
A swimming class has been organized
by Bangor ladies.
The Saco club will hold a meeting at
the driving yark August 49,
Gold has been found on the land of
Ransom Cole in Greenwood.
Work on the government building at
Eastport has been suspended.
The starch factory being erected at
Washburn is nearly completed.
An institute for the cure of drunken
ness is to be established in Lewiston.
Miles Curran of Benedicta recently
killed bear which weighed dressed, 4l6
pounds.
Charles C. West of Houlton has pub
lished book on the "Aroostook
Woods"
The first iron sailing vessel ever built
in Maine is to be constructed by Sewall
& Co., of Bath.
Benjamin Brown of West Paris, aged
sc, walked Is miles and hoed 275 hills of
cabbage in one day recently.
The preparatory work toward continu-
ing the building of the Bar Harbor
breakwater has been commenced.
Four of the largest paper machines in
the world are being constructed for the
newspaper mill at Rumford Falls.
F. w. Aver and others, who have been
engineering the great log deal on the
Penobscot, now control 100000 900 feet.
Gen. O. O. Howard has accepted the
commission of writing popular life of
Queen Isabella for the Worlds fair COM
mission.
Major III. E. Alvord, until recently
president of Maryland University, is a
prominent candidate for the presidency
of the Maine State college.
A corporation to be known as the Au-
tomato Refrigerator Car company has
organized at Portland, for the purpose
of manufacturing railroad appliances
and rolling stock, with $250,000 capital
stock.
A fair was held at South Casco short
time since, for the purpose of raising
money to keep the house on the shores
of Lake Sebago, where Nathaniel Haw-
thorne was born, in repair. A handsome
sum was realized, and the heirs present.
ed the fair committee check for $25.
Fishermen report Penobscot Bay alive
with mackerel, and they have begun to
take the hook, although the men who
have nets have far better success with
them, catching more fish and larger and
better ones. The waters are full of feed
which is one reason why the fish will not
take the hook more readily.
The relief committee which had charge
of the money contributions at the time
of the great fire in PASSPORT had an I'M
expended balance of $4,000 which they
invested in four per cent bonds for the
benefit of the city. A suit has been be-
gun to compel the city to distribute the
funds among the poor who suffered by
the fire. The committee will contest the
suit.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-08-11
MASSACHUSETTS.

Gov. William E. Russell has returned
from his fishing trip to New Brunswick
and is at his summer home in Magnolia.
The arrangements for the celebration
of Woburn's $50 anniversary are well
under way. The celebration is to occupy
two whole days, Thursday and Friday,
October and Z.
Nathan A. Doe, who was suspended
by Warden Lowering of the state prison
at Charlestown for alleged neglect of
duty as a watchm IN, has resigned and
his resignation has been accepted.
Chief Justice Mason of the superior
court at Boston has rend cred an impor-
tant decree in the case of the Progress
i've Benefit order, one of the largest Of
the short term endowment orders. The
result of the courts decision is that the
number of participants in the fund in
the hands of Receiver Lord is cut down
from Ii, 900 to 5000
Judge Morton of the supreme court at
Boston has ordered the stockholders Of
the Suffolk trust company to appear
September ID and show cause why an
assessment should not be levied on them.
Creditors whose claims have been dis
allowed are also required to appear at
their claims should not be allowed.
John II. Estes and son have bought the
Wyoming mill property at Fall River for
$4,000. Just before the sale which was
at auction, a notice was received that a
writ of injunction had been applied for
by one of the owners of the mill to pre-
vent its SAL. The purchase was made
with the understanding that it should
,,cf 1<1l n1,o
given.
The dispatch from Chicago regarding
the wholesale swindling of Boston,
Now York and Chicago banks by Bartels
Forbes, Burnside and Arson, seems a
mistake as far as Boston banks are con-
cerned, although the dispatch states that
several thousand dollars worth of
worthless paper is held there. Inquiry
at the Boston clearing house brought
this reply sits all in Chicago; there s
none of it here.''