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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
A SLICK SWINDLE.
A Confidence Man Works Couple
of Citizens Out of $500.

A frst-claSS case of swindling, by which
two gentlemen of this city, whose names
cannot be given. wer" beat out of $500, has
come to light. 1t happened to weeks ago
today and the gentieman's name, who, it
is alleged, din the work, went by the
name of Hill The alleged swindler is a
fine looking man about fifty years OF age,
six feet in height. with grey hair and
beard. beard cut short. He has a scar
hear the right eye and two or three
cuts on the neck. He is a fluent
taIker and of excellent manner.
The story of the affair as stated to re-
porter Of the LIGHT. is this: Two weeks
ago this man made his appearance in this
city, saying he was in search CT agents to
handle Hills patent truck and step lad
der of which he was the inventor and
sole proprietor. He became acquainted
with those gentlemen and got them in
terested in the affair. He said he wanted
some one to take charge of the territory
covered by Louisiana, Texas, New MeXi-
co and Arizona, and would sell the right
to responsible people for $500. He told
one of them that 1t was manufactured by
the Indiana Pump company Of EIkhart,
Indiana. 1t has been learned since that
there is no such firm or corporation. The
other he told that it was manufactured
nv the Goshen Churn company OfGoshen,
Indiana.
He repreSentefto them that the articles
could be laid down here for 81 25 a piece,
and that they could be sold very easily for
81 50. On the night of November 21st they
paid him $500 for the right, he stating
that he would see them the next morn
ing and deliver the papers. The next
morning come but Hill failed to appear.
They waited until noon but still he failed
to'show up. They then realized the fact
that they had been swindled, and report
ed the matter to the officers, and TO the
grand jury. The officers ascertained that
he had gone to New Orleans. and tele-
graphed there for his arrest. The officers
at that city nabbed the gentleman as
he get off the train. The chief OF police
wired the officers here of the fact and
asked that they send the papers and an
officer. The grand jury bad not drawn
up the indictment however and the Off
GERS were at stand still. Another tele-
gram came from the New Orleans officers
saying that they would have difficulty in
holding the man and to send the papers
Immediately. The papers could not be
obtained however, and it is supposed tha
the grand old rascal is now In Canada
enjoying the sweets of his narrow escape
and the fruits of his excellent talking pro
perties. A letter from the Goshen Chun
company states that the gentleman ha
been doing the same trick all over tn
United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Sunset Baptist Church.

Rev. C. B. Hukill, for 20 years past a
missionary in Western Texas, having to
come to the city on business, was asked
by the pastor TO preach at the Sunset
Baptist church last night. He did so
and so much interest has manifested
several standing up for prayer that the
brethren requested him 20 preach again
tonight; which he will 90 at 7:3O. All are
cordially invited to attend. The church
and Sunday school were blessed by SER
mon and a talk from Rev. j. L. S. Pack
yesterday morning.
by Rev. c. B. Hukil at the Sunset Bap-
list church.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Overly Religious,

Sallie Clifton,a negro girl aged 16 years,
who lives with her parents on Barrera
street, while attending church last Thurs
day night, became religious and began to
shout. She became wild with happiness
and went into a fit. She was taken to
her home where she has since been lying
in an unconscious condition, or in a trance
as it is sometimes called when colored
person becomes overly christian like. She
clasps her hands at times and all that she
utterS is "Oh halielugah." Negroes from
all parts of the city visit her and prayer
meetings are conducted every hour in the
day. Up to noon today there was no
change and the matter is becoming
serious. No physician has been sum-
mOnpd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
PRESIDENT ROBINSON RESIGNS.
The s. A. p. Directors Will Hold a
Meeting to Act on the Matter

d. b. Robinson. president of the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad, has
rendered his resignation to the board of
directors. to take effect January LIST.
After that time he will make his head
quarters at ChicagN anil give his entire
time and ATTENTION to the Santa Fe Pres
colt ana Phoenix railroad, of which he Is
president.
: The board of directors of the road will
hold special meeting here on December
Is, and it is understood they will then act
on his resignation and make final ar
fragments for turning the road over to
the Southern Pacific company, which
will be done. January 1st. Mr. Robinson
will return home Dec. IA, to be present q t
this meeting.
After the 5. A. p. is turned over to the
Southern Pacific. it is not known whether
or not the general offices will be moved
to Houston. 1t is understood, however,
that for time, at least, it will bs run
under a Seperate management and the
offices will remain as at present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Our 10th Century Wonder.

DR.. Frank Tanning, the justly cele.
brated wonder of the 10th century,
the great magnetic healer, who cures
chronic diseases where medicine fails,
has returned to his home office to
spend the winter in San Antonio.
Those suffering from neuralgia, rheu-
matism, paralysis or any other ache
or pain, should call on DR.. flaming,
ut the Maverick hotel between the
hours of to u, and to 4 p m. His
wonderful cures are performed with
out knife or medicine. Don't suffer
when 1t only requires him to lay on
his magic hand to relieve you of all
pain,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
For The LIGHT by Il.
WHY 1T DIDN'T RAIN.
Aeon. DYrenforth EXPLAINS

Gen. Dyrenforth eXplains.)
| wonder why it is so many citizens de-
clare
That all my theories have been exploded
in the air,
And that might have known my powder
would not make it rain -
Such criticism fills me with an adOlescent
pain.
Ny theory as practiSed is the best that
can be found,
Explode balloons within the air, RoSellite
on the ground,
In any year but this and you will make
the country wet,
But in this year upon results it would not
do to bet.
The democratic landslide which occurred
so recently
Scared Biela'S comet off the track, and
Whiteaw Reid. and me.
Now Mrs. Lease is canVaSSlng Tor senator
they say
How can fellow make it rain when such
things happen. pray?
And Sockless Simpsons wearing socks
he can afford them now,
For he was reelected. though cannot tell
you how.
And Pfeffer. "Whiskers" Pfeffer, comes to
Washington again
Excuse me if murmer how in DlazeS can
it rain!
| like this place immensely, and think
some other day
III wander back to San Antoine and with
the cfOudletS play
But to Washington now return pension
lawyer plain. :,
=! i! i! -. -. -! -!
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
HAAS 4 Open HEIMER,
Leaders of Fashion and Regulators of Prices.
Offer the Following Extraordinary Inducements
For This Week:
CLOAKS AND JACKETS.

The biggest stock in the city to select
from. Lowest prices.
Three doz or more, stylish Refer
Jacktes in Light Tan Mixture-large
pearl buttons, -very stylish and hand
some, worth s., for IS. go.
90 Elegant Black Fur Shoulder Capes,
satin lined, - sold everywhere at $500.
In this sale s. AZ.
100 Ladies' and Misses Fine Black
Cloth Blazers, with handsome gilt trim
mings. Special Price $3.50
Here is a Bargain! II Ladies' and
Misses, extra quality, Wool Serge Rec.
fer Coats-black only-same style as the
s.. so garments
A Great Bargain at 81 90,
Fine Black Refer Coats of Excellent
Wool Kersey, black Marten Fur. reverse
and loops to MATCH a big run expected,
100 or more in stock.
Worth $50, for $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
AT XanCes Ranch

Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs J. M.
Vance, gave Mexican supper and card
party at their ranch, northwest of the
city. 1t proved to be very delightful
evening to those present. who were:
Mesdames, Tobin, Hotter, Frazer, Wei
ing, Ben Andrews, Sam Bell, w. &. To-
bin, W. P Rote, Frank Morrow, Misses
Adele Redaz, Lucie Tobin, Annie Louise
and Ollie Prescott and MesSrs, Ben An
drews, Bell, Tob,n. Rote, Morrow,
Schuetze, Hotter, A. Prescott and II. w.
Adams
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
A midnight Blaze.

About IL o'clock last night an, alarm Of
fire was turned in from the corner of West
Commerce and Medina streets. The fire
was barn owned by Sam Rose who lives
on Prospect Hill. The barn was Total
wreck, the loss being $40 with no lnsur-
ance.. The cause of the flames is not
known, though 1t is thought it was caused
from the dropping of a cigarette.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
THE OFFER STILL OPEN

By the Cham berlain Investment COM
pany No 523 East Houston street to
build you q house at Alamo Heights
on y site of your own choosing upon q
payment of one-tenth down, and five
years time in which to pay the bal
snce. This is an uuexceptionaole
offer, and one that will remain open
but for limited length OF time. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Chean Holiday Tickets

Via International route to points in Ala
bama. Floridaa, Georgia, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
and Tennessee, also to St. Louis, Mo. ;
Kansas City, Mo; New Orleans, La,
Memphis. Tenn; Louisville, KY, and
Cincinnati Ohio. the |. & &. n. R. r. will
sell at half rates December Goth. 2lst and
22nd. Tickets good thirty days for return.
Inquire of local ticket agent or address
ID. j. PRICE,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Palestine Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Sold the Church.

The Southern Baptist associa ton,
through its committee. Rev. E. c. Ever
EFT. and Messrs. Il. B. Davis and Col.
Mcclure, has sold the Mexican Baptist
church building the Aazan Methodist
church, Of which. Rev. E. A. Rector is
pastor. The association will purchase
another lot and build another house for
the Mexican bretheren.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
A Cox Tumble.

Sunday morning Lawyer Cox was out
enjoying drive with a fiery young steed
and TWO wheel cart. While coming
down Flores street, near the corner OF
West Commerce, the animal SHE'D, upset
ting the cart, and dumping the occupant
out on the ground. Policeman Brown,
with the assistance of several byStanders,
caught the animal and picked Mr.. Cox
mp. Mr.. Cox was considerable scratched
and bruised, though not seriously hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Milan Lodge Bail.

Milan Lodge, No. .. Ancient Order of
United Workmen, gave a grand ball at
Mission Garden Saturday night that was
largely attended and proved TO be a great
success. Messrs. d. Lehr, VIM. Hoefing,
Jr.. and Capt. VIM. Holt, composed the
arrangement committee, and principally
TO their efforts is due its success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

Mr.. Emil Tech was surprised by about
forty of his friends Saturday evening.
that day being the anniversary of his
birth. The crowd arrived at his residence,
sic Crockett street, about 10 o'clock and
spent about three hours very pleasantly.
They carried with them any amount of
refreshments which were enjoyed by all.
Conversation on general topics was par
ticipated in, and the company left at
O'Clock "glad that they were living"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
JuSTlTHINk OF IT.:

1t does seem like every family could
afford to furnish their house nicely at
the prices offered by L. P. Peck & Co.
Just think, bedsteads for 81 bed room
sets for $3.50; plush parlor suits for
800; chairs for 40c. There has never
been anything to compare with such
inducements. lila If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

"A large crowd was disappointed
yesterday at the non-appearance on
the foot ball grounds Of the Mission
and Amslgamated teams.
See Haas 81 Oppenheimer's new
lad" on 4th page today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
MAKE HER HAPPY.

If you are q man OF moderate
means, it will only take $40 to
make your wife feel happy, by buy.
ing one of those Plush Parlor Suits,
of l.. P. Peck & Co., 204 and 206 Com
meree street. IL IA Il.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

There are still some OutspOkcn honest
people in office. Our deputy constable se-
Gently remarked that the Stringency of
the times demands the arrest of most
persons of easy virtue because the last
election campaign had been an extensive
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
A Big Bale of Coz sun,

A bale of cotton weighing 795 pounds,
said to be the largest received in this
market this season, was sold by A. Avant
e Co, on South Flores street, and bought
by Mumme & Co. this morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
DON'T DO 1T.

Don't let your wife and little child
rem walk Oh the cold. bare floor,
when you can get nice Brussels.car-
pet at so cents yard from l.. P. Peck
d Co., 204 and 2O6 Commerce street.
IL l4'tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

Mr.. VIM. II. Moore, 9O7 S. Charles ST.,
Baltimore, Nd, a Commission merchant,
recommends Salvation Oil for rheumatism
and chilblains. He writes: MY wife and
son have used Salvation Oil for rheumatism
and chilblains with marked efficacy"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
DRESS GOODS.

Great Bargains in Suits Fine Wool
Stuffs in pl"in and fancy, with
trimmings to match,
So. so to $500.
See Show Windows Today.
One lot three-fourth fine Illuminated
Wool Poplins, in fancy and plain figures.
Goods never made to sell under 4oc.
Cut down to 271lc yard.
A few pieces left of those elegant AZ
inch Serge and Flannel Plaids, worth IS
and 7oc ayard-in this sale,
Only 43 and 4Sc for all.
100 Pieces fine three fourth Wool CASH
meres. At only Ioc yard.
149 pieces fancy Broche ol.Suitings,
At only I2Hc yard.
96 pieces Two-Toned Illuminated Wool
Serge. At only lac yard,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

WHO WOULD BE WITHOUT A PIANO?
You can buy new piano on in
stallments of $40 per month at
THoS GoGGAN & Bro. IL loft
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
FOR RICH OR POOE
THE WAY CLEAR.
HOW DOES THIS STRIKE

You? A bed room set for $3.50 at L. P.
Peck & Co.'s, 204 and 206 Commerce
street. ii IA If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
A. q. KERR g. SONS

Handle first class stove and cord
wood, also best Indian Nation coal.
Telephone 672. 10 25 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05

WEATHER STRIPS
For doors and windows to keep out
cold and water at =. H. Mueller's
pain I. store. III I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
Another Robbery.

Mr.. J. Duke Murray, Milton Mobiles
advance man, was in the city today,
making arrangements for that gentle.
mans appearance at the Grand.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-05
KNOCKS THEM OUT,

A 3.piece bed room suit tor $3.50.
l.. P. Peck & Co, No. 204 and 206
Commerce street, II 81 If
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12
A Bad Case of Inanition.


The Portland Commercial Association,
which was organized last May under
most hattering auspices, and which in
Guided in it's membership some of the
best business men of the city, is ina bad
way, owing solely to the Indifference of
its members. Each supposes his neigh
Dor will attend the meeting, and SO goes
elsewhere. AS result at only two of
it's eight regular meetings has quorum
been present. There is a broad field of
work for such an organization and the
roll of membership includes the names of
menwho have not been accustomed to ally
themselves with failures or fiascos, and
all that is now needed to make the Or
ganization power for good to the city,
is little individual effort on the part of
the absentees, who, did they fully realize
the adverse influence their continued alb
sence has upon this organization, would
turn out en- masse.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12
LEWIS SMITHS CASE.
How Ee Sold Another Mans Team in
Lewiston.

Lewis E. Smith, arrested here for
stealing horse and wagon and selling
the team at Lewiston, confessed yester-
day that he hired the team Of Cummings,
the well-known stable keeper at Norway,
and sold it in Lewiston as charged in the
complaint. Deputy Marshal Metcalf of
Lewiston arrived at noon with a warrant
and took Smith back with him.
Last evenings Lewiston Journal gave
the particulars of Smiths transactions
in that city. He drove into Lewiston
Saturday afternoon and put up the team
at Symond's stable on Chapel street. 1t
was bay horse and a wagon with good
harness and robe. He told Mr.. Symonds
that he was runner for a New York
liquor firm and that he had shipped his
team from New York to Fall River, and
from there he had put in his time among
the small towns. He told him he had
come from South Paris that day. He
had been caught up here in Maine in the
winter on wheels and wanted to sell out
his horse and wagon. He wanted to go
back by rail. Sy1nonds told Smith that
Mr.. John Curtis might buy, the team and
Smith, who gave the name of Clark, Dor
rowed sleigh and took Curtis to ride so
that he might see the horse. Finally
Smith succeeded in getting an offer of
$40 from Curtis for the horse and har-
,,orc n; VINO +hic ,,aoaint.
LEWISTON, Me-, Janury 8.
Received for one a. bay horse, forty dollars
$40 and harness. LEONARD ). CLARK.
Mr.. John Maliar went down and
bought the wagon for $40, also receiving
receipt. Smith intended to leave Lew
iston Saturday night on the Pullman,
but he was under the influence Of liquor
and staid there over night He said he
was liquor drummer, an electric light
agent and an actor.
Sunday morning Mr.. Curtis became
suspicious and examined the wagon
which Mr.. Maliar had bought, finding
that it was made in Chase's Mills, Me-,
instead of New York. Smith still as
sured everybody that all was right and
was allowed to depart. The subsequent
report of the loss Of the team and Smiths
arrest have been reported.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12
PERSONAL.

Hon. A. A. Strout is seriously i'll with
the grippe in Boston.
Mr.. Elliott Mitchell is confined to the
house with the grippe.
Mr. John N. Long is confined to his
house by a long-continued attack of
grippe.
Rev. Dr.. Fem will lecture this evening
in the vestry of the Congregational
church at Augusta on ''Wit and Humor."
Hon. Philander Tolman of Harrison
was in the city yesterday on business of
the Bridgton Academy, of which he is
treasurer.
Mrs. Bowman is very i'll at the home
of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Blanchard, Var
mouth. Mrs. Blanchard has also had to
succumb to the prevailing epidemic.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Tenney, Mr..
and Mrs. E. r. Merrill, Mr.. Frank Morse
and MI. N. w. Morse leave for Florida to-
day to be absent until spring. They will
go to Jacksonville first.
Railroad Commissioner Mortland, who
has been quitein with the grippe at the
Augusta House, was able to be removed
to his home in Rockland Saturday after
noon. A special Car was brought from
Waterville. Mrs. Mortland accompanied
her husband.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12
CANNOT BE MADE TO ANSWER.
A Decision That May Trouble Interstate
Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, January lit is now
settled in law that witnesses cannot be
compelled to testify in any criminal
cases where their answers might tend to
cri1ninate them in any way or subject
them to possible future prosecution. 1t
is held that the fifth amendment to the
constitution, giving persons the right to
refuse to answer questions which might
be used against them in criminal. cases,
must be construed in the broadcast sense.
Such is the effect of the decision of the
United States Supreme Court today, in
the celebrated interstate commerce case
of Charles Counselman, appellant, VS..
Frank Hitchcock, marshal of the United
States District Court, for the northern
district Of Illinois. Counselman was
asked whether he had ever obtained from
any railroad a rate on grain shipments
lower than the open rate to all shippers.
He refused to answer on the ground that
it might eliminate him, and claimed the
protection of the constitutional guaran-
tee conferred by the fifth amendment.
Judge Gresham decided against him, and
held him in contempt of court for refus-
ing to answer the questions. On appeal
from Judge Gresham's order, the case
came before the Supreme Court. The
courts ruling is that Judge Gresham's
order was erroneous, and that Counsel
man cannot be compelled to testify. 1t
has been said the effect of the decision
will seriously hamper the Interstate
commerce act. The courts decision was
unanimous.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12

that state, during which it is estimated
that 400 millions of precious metals nave
been taken from the mines and put INTO
circulation. Last year about 80 millions
of dollars were taken out, about % mill
ions of which were of silver. Mr.. Lit
tie described humorously some OF his
own attempts at mining.
DR.. E. E. Holt was called upon and re-
sponded briefly.
Colonel Fl. S. Osgood read letters of re-
gret from several members of the party,
who were unable to be present.
Ex-Governor Robbie said he had re-
GREETED as he heard the speeches, that he
had not been one Of the party. The
speeches had been very interesting, and
he moved a vote of thanks to the speak
ers. This was unanimously carried.
Sons of the Faithful.
The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Democratic Club was held last
evening at the club rooms. After voting
in five new members, the secretary made
his report, which showed large increase
in membership since the last annual
meeting, and that the interest in the
meetings of the club was continually in
creasing. After taking short recess to
enable the new members to sign the con-
stitution, the election of officers took
place, resulting as follows:
President-Robert A. McClutchy
Vice residents-Nathan Clifford, Joseph A.
MCGOWAN, Stephen G. Perry.
Secretary-Arthur IL. Gould.
Treasurer-Elgin G. Verrill.
Executive Committee-Charles F. Guptill,
William H. Sargent, H. Fl. Verrill, e. c. SWEET,
Charles L. SWEET, George L. Knight Richard
Norton.
Committee on Administrations R. Har-
per, Clarence G. Eaton, James II. Bradley.
Young Mems Republican Club.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Young Mems Republican Club was held
last evening. Besides the usual routine
business, the following new members
were elected: Walter B. Mailing and A.
f. Dean,
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-12
william HoIbrook.
Senator Hale and the New Navy.

New York, January lin an inter-
view yesterday with the Washington cor
respondent of the Herald, Senator Hale
of Maine, said that the work of building
new navy must not stop.
.sWe cannot afford to stop building
ships.'' said he. eve are fast getting
back to our former commercial and nav
al supremacy, and the American people
generally seem to be gratified at it. They
will not begrudge any money which he
may appropriate within reason to contin-
ue this work. Congress ought to appro-
pirate this winter money sufficient for
one. if not two, battleships, and for the
building of half a dozen of the light
draught vessels which Secretary Tracy
recommended"