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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-04-12
Proving up Evolution.

LEXINGTON, KY, April ll.-Prof.
AK. Shiddell, of this city,is strong
believer in Darwin's theory respecting
the evolution Of man aud other AMI
mails. In 1874, in order to test the
theory OF like producing like, he pro-
cured a pair of white mice. This
species of mice, he says, produce
young every thirty days, and fIom
six to twelve each time He has CAL
culated that one pair will, in thirteen
months produce 81 500, 900 mice, if
none die, or are destroyed. The pair
produced at first ten young. He cut
the tails off of all the young and bred
again from the latter. This second
produce he also detailed, and go on
with each succeeding generation, the
tails growing shorter until stub
only remained in the seventh. By
the time the tenth generation was
reached the tails had all disappeared,
and he had large number of mice
without even suggestion of caudal
appendage. He says he killed all the
weaklings in each generation and
bred only from the specimens. In
this way all disease was eXterminat-
ed. and the mice got to be double the
size OF the original pair. From this
be argues that the human species can
also be rid of diseases and made
strong by judicious mating. He con-
tinued his experiments the ninety
sixth generation, covering period OF
eight years, by which time he had
bred the tails back on again, the last
generation having tails like the first
pair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-04-12
DIR. u. V. Weathers,

Limits his practice to specially. The
diagnosis and treatment OF general
diseases and disease of children under the
most conservative means of cure. TWEEN
ty-five years experience and from one OF
the first allopathic schools on the conti-
nent. When sick ring up DR. WeatherS
especially, for your babies. Tel. lis. 20 u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-04-12
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE,
I. G. G. N. Railroad.
nISDkD e>IID nc


For St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or NJ. K. & T. . 5:45 m
For St. Louis via Iron Mountoin 500 p m
For Laredo ;. 9:55 m
ARRIVALS.
From St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and NJ, K. and T ...e:35 a m
From St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and NJ. K. and T. 1000 p m
From Laredo -. 5:35 p III
Southern Pacific Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston Lao pm and 9 p m
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston 7 a N and 4:o5 p m
THROUGH WEST.
Leaves for San Francisco, FL Paso
4:35 p III
Leaves Eagle Pass :. q. 1890 a. M
Ar. from San Francisco, ElPaso 1855 p m
Ar. from Eagle Pass. >. $50 p III
S. A. & A. p. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday e:5s a IN
Leaves for Corpus Christi, Rockport
Beelille, daily except Sunday, 1880 p m
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily except
Sunday . GAS a m
From Corpus Christi, Rockport,
Beeville, daily except Sun. ass p m
From Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday $40 p m
Mallory Steamer sail from Galveston
every Wednesday and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
SlfTERS.

A Michigan girl goes about smashin t,
window glasses. There seems to be nc
record OF any girl who has smashed q
looking glass.
A Maine man who has invented fiyins
machine has hired another man to try the
thing. This inventor may not be such q
fool after all.
The claim that the telephone business
is conducted on sound principles seems
plausible, but really it is supported merely
by hearsay evidence.
When a man goes over Niagara Falls In
barrel 1.-TWO headsare better than one. +"
That is, the two heads Of the barrel are
better than the one on the mans shoul-
oers.
When young lady begins to manifest
an interest in the arrangement OF young
mans cravat his bachelor days are num-
bered. 1t is time to begin to hoard
money.
An Ohio girl sued a man for breach Of
promise, and proved him such q mean
scoundrel that the jury decided that she
ought TO pay him something for not
marrying her.-Texas Siftings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
CITY HALL GOSSIP.
Contracts Awarded-schools Begin After
Vacation -kegistrntion.

Contracts Awarded-sc schools Begin After
Observation-Disclosures
The contracts for about l50 tons OF
special castings for the water works. and
Tor about 25O tons OF special castings for
the sewers were yesterday awarded to the
Fuller Iron Works by the Commissioners
Of Public Works.
The superintendent OF street signs and
numbers has re-numbered Carpenter
sereet and Richmond square and Will be-
gin soon on Broadway.
The public schools began their labors
this morning after n vacation of one
week. There are no changes aud the
schools, including teachers aud scholars,
TOOK up the usual routine without In ci-
dent or diminished pumbers
Yesterday registration took q slight
Doom, though IL was not nearly so great
as IL should have been 400 registering,
l7S being in the evening This brings the
total up TO l0,5A, which is just five ahead
oil the registration Of 1890 at the CORES
ponding time. and about 900 behind
that of last year.
One man yesterday wanted to be sure
OF registering so when the clerks back
was turned he signed his name twice so
as 20 make assurance certain.
The committee on fire department
meets at O'Clock this evening. The COM
mittee on streets met at 2:30 this after
noon.
There were forty-five poll-tax bills paid
yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
The visit of Deaths Angel.

There is curious idea lingering in
some places that when the death of a
person is imminent the fastening of the
doors of the room or house hinders pain
fully the departure of the soul from the
body. Take an instance or two. A
gentleman, writing forty years ago,
has stated that when he was curate in
Exeter, he called upon parishioner
who was on his deathbed. The wife
told him that she thought her husband
would have died during the previous
night, and that consequently she had
unfastened every lock in the house
The same idea prevails in the north as
well as in the west and southwest of
England. In partial connection with
this custom IL is interesting to note that
the Jews at Gibraltar, on a death oc-
curing at any house of theirs, pour
away all the water contained therein,
en- the supposition that the angel of
death may have washed his sword in it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
NEWS CONpANeaD

The citizens OF Cork denounce the Dub
lin outrage.
The scarcity OF coal causes much suffer-
ing in Kansas.
The Delaware county, Ind, court house
was ruined by fire.
Seven new cases OF small pox are re j.
ported at Jersey City.
Argentina Is likely TO ask Chill to re-
call Minister Guerrero.
The Farmers Alliance Of Colorado wan. :
the state to control mines, etc.
Uruguay Is preparing to enforce n de-
mand for redress from Argentina.
A coal combination IL contemplated to
work In opposition TO the Reading.
Charles Gregory OF Rockport, Me-, was
killed while blasting rock at the foot OF
Mirror Lake pond I'm Camden. His age
was tifty-fve and he leaves Q wife and I've
children
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
A CUKIOUs PLIGHT.
embarrassing Position OF Horse Whe
He Gould Not Move.

Embarrassing Position of n Horse when
lie Could Not Move.
passengers in one Of the electric cars
yesterday morning saw funny incident
which must have been anything but
funny TO the most active participator in
it.
Two horses hitched to tip carts were in
charge OF one driver, aud he sat on the
seat OF the first carI and had the reins of
the second tied To the seat OF the first
Boih carts were heavily loaded and in
turning out of the car tracks the rear
equipage stuck fast.
The leading turnout kept on and the
driver did not look back till he felt a
good substantial pull on the seat under
him. lie then discovered mis- rear horse
standing s.iii with mead outstretched To
The full eXGeAg of the neck and imme-
diately preceded to ge. ratified.
Tne driver Jumped off ana tried to
back the lea Ter DuJ the load WAS too
heavy, he tried To urge forward the
nindermost animal. but the morse was
not just In position TO pull a heavy
load, aud as the car swept out of signt
the driver vas dancing up anu down in
frenzy
IL Is TO be hoped that some humane
person had presence OF mind enough TO
cut the reins which would have relieved
the poor animal In moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Thought He Had plenty of Time.

WINcHENDoS, Mass, Dec. 29.-John II.
Woodbury., well-known farmer, living
on the Gardner road, was struck by the
Gardner & Peterboro fieight at the Pc
quoid crossing, yesterday noon. The
train was backed up and Mr.. Woodbury.
taken on board and brought to this place.
On examination 1t was found that he had
one hip and one arm broken and severe
scalp wound. Mr.. Woodbury. says he
heard the whistle, but supposed he had
time to drive over, but the train, which
was light one, was going at a very rapid
rate. 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
PEN POINTS.

A leading citizen-the bandmaster.
Protection to American industry -
overalls.
The rule for settling an account with q
burglar is to draw on him at sight.
1t 10 invariably the rule that the man
who parts his name in the middle parts
his hair likewise.
The best recipe for a clear complexion
Is the same as for clear conscience-keep
good hours and avoid bad habits.
The only comfort a maiden derives from
chewing spruce gum Is thit her feelings
are wrought up to the highest pitch.
The evolution OF woman's curiosity re-
earding Christmas presents is: from
wondering from whence hey came to
wondering what they cost. - Union
County Standard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

The attorney had a very ignorant wit
ness on the stand, and as is usual with
that class, he insisted on telling his story
over and over again. At last the attor-
ney grew tired.
"If you please" he said with some feel
Ing, "you will not repeat that story
again. have heard IL in toto several
times"
"Huhf" asked the witness in surprise.
say have heard that story In toto,
and don't want to hear IL again"
81 guess not" said the witness. "I
never was in Toto In my life, and don't
even know where IL is."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
THE SOLICITORS OPINION.
He Advises the City Council Not To Elect
the Fire Department Officers.

the Fire department. Officers.
Regarding the dilemma which con-
fronts the city officials about the election
of the officers OF the fire department, the
pi ION wnich the mayor requested from
60 city solicitor vas rendered yesterday
Afternoon.
The city solicitor after speaking of the
act which passed the Legislature gra At
ing authority TO the Guy Couucil To
create board Of ire comm ssioners gives
his opinion AS follows:
"ln AS much as. upon the relations of
said lire commissioners as provided by
said chapter OF the Public Laws, such
may DC the construction of said
act, i should advise against
tue election by the City Council OF any
officer OF the fire department at the al-
preaching annual election. Such officers
If elected might be held by the cour,s
not TO be officers either de jurs or de
facto."
This advice if followed by the City
Council will have the effect that Chief
Steere and the other officers OF the de-
partment will hold over until the organi-
"a lou OF the board OF fire commissioners,
when the board would eleco his success
ors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
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register now!
DIR. McGlynn's Future.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-The reports from
New York that DR.. McGlynn, the rein
stated Catholic priest, would probably be
assigned to this archdiocese, have caused
some comment in local Catholic circles
In East Baltimore, particularly, the sub
ject is being literally discussed In con-
nection with the vacant rectorship of ST.
Patrick's church. The concensus of
opinion seems to- favor the giving of this
important charge to the doctor IL such a
state OF affairs can be brought about.
Jaymen OF the parish generally look with
favor on the idea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
GROWERS ULTIMATUM.
What Crisp Must Agree to If He
Is to be Speaker.
C0CKRAN'S SCALP DESIRED.
Bland and Bryan Must be Replaced with
Anti-siiverites-No Fear OF Free silver
--Committees Must be Beheaded --CIeve-
land Exercising His Fun Authority.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29-Since Speaker
Crisp's departure for New York to meet
President-elect Cleveland the terms on
which the latter will withdraw his oppo-
sition to Mr.. Crisp's reelection have be-
come known.
Broadly speaking, Mr.. Cleveland will
insist OH practical reorganization of the
House, SO that the principal committees
will be composed OF men who are in ac-
cord with him both as to tariff reform
and silver
The four committees whose chairmen
must be replaced by men satisfactory TO
Cleveland are ways and means, appropri-
ations, coinage, weights and measures,
aud banking and currency.
In the case Of the ways and means com
mittee Mr.. Cleveland demands the re-
moval not only OF Chairman Springer, as
already stated, but also Of Bryan of Ne
braska, Montgomery of Kentucky,
Bourke Cochran OF New York and Mr.
Stevens of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Cleveland objects to Mr.. Cochran
because that gentleman Is by no means
In harmony with him on the tariff theo-
ries. which are To be experimental with
at the next session OF congress.
He objects TO Mr.. Bryan because of that
gentleman's violent free silver ten
His objections TO Messrs. Montgomery
and Stevens are, in general, that they are
too closely allied TO Mr.. Crisp aud that
he wants their places.
In thus relegating such prominent free
silver men as bland and Bryan to the
rear. Mr.. Cleveland wishes To indicate
that the country need not have no fear of
any free silver legislation.
Ihe present chairman OF the banking
and currency committee, Mr.. Bacon, has
not been reelected, aud Mr. Cleveland
expects Mr.. Crisp To select chairman
for that committee who, like the new
chairman Of the coinage COMMITTEES, shall
be recognized as "A strong anti-silver man
As for the extra session in the early
spring, Mr.. Cleveland's principal obiec-
ton lies in his fear lhaJ the session will
be too prolonged.
IL Congress would meet and adjourn
Immediately after the re organization of
The House, there would be n serious OBJ
lection.
Mr.. Cleveland does not believe that the
condition OF the treasury is such as TO
render an extra session in the spring
necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
KILLED AND INJURED.
Awful Result of Collision Between
steam and Horse Cars.

Awful Result of "a Collision between
steam and Horse Cars.
CHICAGO. Dec. 29.-Four persons were
Killed and about as many badly injured
this morning in collision between a
street car AID a locomotive ut the rail
road crossing OF the Fort Wayne road at
Forty-seventh street.
The accident was due to tho carlessness
OF the engineer ana TWO watchmen sta
TONED at the crossing.
The driver and passengers on the street
car saw the engine coming but not in
time 10 avoid AN accident.
After the collision the body of AN un-
known man was found horribly mutila-
ted under tue tender of the engine. An
unknown woman died ia the ambula ce
on the way 10 the Aospital. Geo. Blaha
was killed also.
The engineer aud two watchmen are
under arrest charged with criminal neg
ligence; An unknown maa was among
the killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
shipped Quantities OF water.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-The steamer Vega,
which has arrived from Lisbon, reports
hurricanes and tempestuous seas, during
which the steamer shipped vast quantities
of water, carry away the after COM
panionway, and ventilators, smashing the
music room and about everything on
deck. The second officer was badly in
jured and the boatswain and carpenter
had their legs broken. No injury oc-
Cured to the passengers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Held for Lynn Officers.

PIrTsFIELD, Mass, Dec. 29.-Chief OF
Police Nicholson arrested here, yesterday
afternoon, j. 8. Cooke, 40 years old, alias
S. Jenkins, and w. ]. Nice, who is wanted
at Lynn, charged with stealing two teams
at South Paris, Me-, July 2S, the teams
being valued at S225 each. They were
stolen by two men, ,one ofwhom is now un-
der arrest at Lynn. Cooke came here in
September and was employed i'm Jones,
Sons Il Co.'S. foundry. He is held for
Eynn officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
COAL ON FIRE.

Serious Fire in East Providence This
Morning.
The department of East Providence
answered three alarms at 2 o'clock this
morning sounded for fire ia :he coal
piers adjacent to the ship yard.
The firemen we're dly handicapped by
the distance Of the hydrant from The fire,
the bursting OF hose, and the general
situation of the property.
"A three -masted schooner at the pier
had TO haul out into the stream. When
the firemen got settled TO work the flames
we're quickly subdued with but IA little
loss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
CURIOUS WEAPONS.

The Roman army under Augustus, B. {
5, comprised forty-five legions, wit
"a, QUO horse and $1,000 light-armed regu
lars.
The battie-ax was originally a Celt
weapon. The ancient Irish carried AK
as the men of other nations carr .e
words.
Boiling oil, hot water, melted pito
nd sulphur were always in readinc
iuring a medieval siege to repel stormn
arties.
The miser ricorde was a small daggs
With thin blade made TO reach the vita
4 an antagonist between the joints c
he armor.
Palamedes, of Argos, was the first cor
nander to array an army in regular liz
4 battle, to place sentinels or to give
Eatchword.
During the second Carthaginian wa
3. G. 216, the Roman legion was 81
nen; under Marius B. G. IS, it was 6,2u
cot and 700 horse.
During the sieges in the Twelfth an,
Two following centuries flaming arrow
we're discharged from crossbows int,
he beleagured town.
In the third crusade a single ston
rom an English engine killed twelv
Turks, and after the truce was shown 1,
Saiadin as curiosity.
Gideon defeated the Midianites B. c
l245 through fright at the sound of crash
ing earthenw ware and the fash Of lamp,
during a night attack.
The Australian wummera Is a straight
stick with be In the end in which the
handle of dart is placed, the throw
stick remaining IN the s>~S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Il. Nj. Ballou a. Co., Obtain judgment
Against l.. w, Elliott & Co.

L. NJ. Ballou a. Co., Obtain Judgment
Against l.. w. Elliott a. Co.
In the Court of Common Pleas this
morning the trial was concluded i'm the
case of 4. M. Ballou 81 Co., against l..
w. Elliott & Co., appellants, and judg-
ment rendered for the plaintiff, for
$685. 81.
The case brought by William T.. Brown
against Henry l.. Johnson appellant, was
then begun. This is an action To recover
the amount OF s625J which it is claimed
was overpaid on "A bill. A. j. Gushing
appeared for the plaintiff and Littlefield
aud Stiness for the defendant.
Civli calendar for Friday: Assigned
cases, Nos. 1901, 4224, 1888 ana 4O37; gen
eral calendar, Nos. ABS, 1885. 4337, 1859
4340, 4347, 43i9 AID 435l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Anxiety in London for the Umbr,a

LONDON, Dec. 29.-rhe anxiety for the
safety of the Cunard steamer Umbria in-
creases day by day and those who have
relatives or friends on board are con-
stantly visiting the Offices OF the com
pany or asking by telegraph Tor informa-
tion regarding her.
Yesterday reinsurance was effected
upon her at the rate Of l2 guineas prem
ium, which Is rather high rate, but this
morning 20 xuineas Were dem anded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Pound by City workmen.

MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 20 The dead
body OF Charles A. Malm, one OF the two
Maiden men who have been missing since
last Saturday, was found on Bakers Hill,
Maplewood, yesterday afternoon by some
city workmen. A revolver was found I'm
his hand and he undoubtedly committed
suicide. He leaves wife and three chill
dren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
GLADSTONE IS SO.

Queen Victoria "Congratuiates" the
Grand Old Man.
LONDON, Dec. 29-This morning Queen
Victoria congratulated Rt Hon. William
+. Gladstone on the event OF his sad
birthday.
The grand old man is enjoying he best
OF health, and, tog ther with his w fe. is
enjoying life at his p zee at Hawardrn.
Hundreds of congratulatorv messages
have been received by him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Com missioner riepke Qualified.

Henry Il. Tiepke, the newly appointed
commissioners of Industrial statistics,
qualified for the Office at noon to-day.
The oath was administered by Gov.
Brown who then signed Mr.. Tiepke's
certificate OF appointment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Sample Case Found.

The jewelry sample Ease lost by Amos A.
Dowd. who it will be remem bered had a
peculiar attack of forgetfulness recently.
and who wandered ainlessly about the
streets all night, was fouad oy two tele-
graph messenger boys on South Angel
street yesterday with the contents In
tact
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Commander of the Howe Court-mar-
tailed.

LONDON, Dec 29-rhe court martial to
try Vice Admiral Fairfax. high commits
sioner of the admiralty began to-day.
The court martial, which amounts TO
nothing more than formality, was
ordered on account OF the mist Ike in try
ing to enter the barbor of Ferrol witt
the warship Howe The trouble WIS all
due to "a mistake I'm the chars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
RIVER FROZE~.
The Water Made Solid Ice and the Folks
are Skating.

are Skating.
LOWELL, Dec. 29.-The Merrimack is
now covered with a thick coating of
smooth ice along it's entire length and
the lovers of outdoor recreation along
the Merrimack Valley have skating that
is almost without "A parallel.
TIE ice is safe aud there are stretches
of miles in length that presents aud un-
broken surface OF rare excellence.
1t is the trst time Tor years that the ice
has frozen so completely and the Uholls-
ands who daily aud nigh ly glide over It's
frozen fastness eloqusntly testify % the
popularity OF the recreation aft Jrded
From Lawrence, Nashua, Mauchester
and Concord come reports OF a like
nature and IN no case has fatal accident
yet occurred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
MARRY OR DIE,
An Aged Lover shoots q Young Girl Who
Would Not W ed Him

BALTIMORE. Dec. e9.-John w. Price,
aged IS, shot five times at Carrie Rock,
10 years old. last night because she re.
fused TO marry him. Price has been In the
family since Carrie was III years old, and
day by day has grown fonder of her, until
he asked that she marry him. This she
refused 20 do. aud he pulled a revolver
and fred five bullets at her. two of which
took effect,
1t is Thought that the wounds will
prove fatal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
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Reports Somewhat Exaggerated.

Reports Somewhat Exaggerated.
BUENos AYREs, Dec. 29.-Advices from
the seat of the insurrection in the prov
ince of Corrientes are more favorable to
the government. The report that the
town OF Caseros had been captured by the
rebels is without foundation. The insur-
gents, numbering 1900 men, made four
assaults upon the town, but were repulsed
with heavy losses by garrison OF 500
mon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Paimer's Theatre slightly Burroa

NEW YORK, ID C. 29.-Palmer's Theatre
was discovered TO be on fire early this
morning. The flames originated upon
tie stage. but were got under control he
fore they lad gained much headway. The
scenery was damaged by water and
smoka