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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Change of Meeting.

The meeting, as announced In
yesterdays LIGHT, to take place at
the A. M. f. church, for the de-
vising of means for the equipment
Of the Excelsior Guards, is changed
to the Second Baptist church, for
Thursday evening, August Bird.
DR.. CHAs. WALTON,
ROBT. MOORE,
slit Committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Building Permits.

The following building permits
were issued since last report:
Mic Peters, dwelling, Leona
street, $500
f. Hertzberg, bath room, Waco
street, $50.
John Rips, dwelling, Missouri
street, 800.
Fritz Schreiner, dwelling, Cros-
by street, 800.
Sarah Radcliff, dwelling, Sharer
street, $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Two Physicians Fight.

Last night Officer Evans made the
arrest of l.. G. Shropshire and DIR.
Charles f. Tinkham, On the charge
of fighting. They both appeared
in police court this morning and
pleaded guilty and were each fined
S.. There was no evidence given
in the case, only that disagree
ment had ended in combat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Belknap Meeting Postponed.

There was to have been a meet
ing of the Belknap rifles last night,
but as the attendance was poor
the meeting was postponed until
next Monday night. There are
ten applications for membership
to be acted on, and other matters
of equal importance will be brought
up and discussed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Tt is RumOred

That the former members Of the
Alamo Baptist church, who con-
template building a church, have
wired the Rev. Dodson, who is in
Chicago, requesting his immediate
return. What occasions the send
ing of the telegram is not known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Geo. Walters Journey.

Mr.. George Walters, who left on
June 13 in company with Otto
Praeger and Elmer Whitehead, for
trip to the Worlds Fair on their
bicycles, has left Chicago and is
now in Madison, Wis.,, where he
contemplates locating. He is visit
ing his sister in that city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Honoring Young Ladies.

A dance will be given at West
End next Friday night, which has
been arranged by Messrs. Charlie
Cresson, Peter Steffian and John
O'Meara, and will be given in
honor of Miss frankie Of Houston
and Miss H. Locke.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Music on the Plaza.

The music lovers of San Anto-
Mo will be glad to learn of the re-
turn from the Austin state en-
campment, Of the Twenty-third
infantry, band. They will repair
to the Alamo plaza Pavilion to-
night at s 80 o'clock and will give
another band concert of seven Sc
lectiOnS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
Convict Camp Removed.

Anton Schumacher, who has
charge of the county convict camp,
has completed the road improve
ments beyond the West End, and
yesterday removed the camp to the
Salado, where the prisoners will be
put to work repairing the pixies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
COME MONDAY,

And every day this week, until
sold, to our underwear sale, at S9S.
Everything in ladies' muslin un-
derwear, selling price $l.25 for S9s.
7-31-3t JOsKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
PURE AND WHOLESOME aAUL1-

Commends to public approval the Califor--
MIA liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of
Figs. 1t is pleasant to the taste and by
acting gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels to cleanse the system effectually,
1t promotes the health and comfort Of all
who use it, and with millions it is the best
and onlv remedy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-01
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.
BEGINNING TO HUSTLE FOR
WORLDS FAIR TRAFFIC.
Bright Budget of Railroad News
Gathered from Various Sources
by the LIGHT Rumbler.

Railroad ticket agents are be-
ginning to n hustle today, and
will continue hereafter, to get
Worlds Fair business. The roads
expect to carry out full trains on
a rate of 1885, and all the boys
expect to make a good showing or
melt three collars day trying.
However, there are those who do
not look for heavy travel until af-
ter congress convenes and the pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman act
is suspended or repealed. Thus it
is that the silver question is begin
ming to figure" in Worlds Fair
business. The railroad men think
that the repeal of the Sherman act
is necessary to a restoration of con-
fidence, which in itself is essential
to the circulation of surplus
money. The railroads and fair de-
pend on the average citizens sur
plus.
Ia y. BASEBALL TEAM.
A meeting will be held some
night this week to perfect organiza-
tion of the |. & Il. \. base ball
club. Tom Rose will captain
the team, which will consist of
the following well-knOwn boys on
the l. & G. N: Thomas Flynn,
James Mcdonald, James MalOney,
James Mills, Ray Taylor, f. Wal
tiers, w. Stewart, d. Ellison, A.
Laughlon, c. Elder, J. Knee, F.
Mills and w. Carpenter. They eX-
pect to increase the membership,
from which to select first-class
nine. They will begin practice at
an early date and expect to have a
few games with the SantOnes and
some visitors before the season is
over.
THE ROCK ISLAND IN TEXAS.
Marvin H. Dey, chief engineer o
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific, states that his road will no
extend into Texas any further fO
the present, but will tie up at For
Worth. He said, also, that he ex
pected regular service would be es
tablished over that line into For
Worth in very few days. Fur
thermOre, Mr.. Dew says that un
dOubtedly tide-water is the ulti
mate end of the Rock Island il
this state, but he could not attemp
to predict when that work woul,
be Undertaken.
BEER SHIPMENTS.
The following beer shipment
were made over the various road
by the local breweries today:
The Lone Star shipped two ca
loads over the l. & G. N, one t
Sealey and one to Austin, and on
car load over the San Antonio an
Arkansas Pass to Beeville; also on
car over the Southern Pacific t
Brennan.
The Alamo brewery shipped on
car load of beer to Flatonia owe
the Southern Pacific.
WILL CUT DOWN TIME.
The San Antonio and Aransa
Pass will begin running train
both freight and passenger, in til
Grand Central depot at Housto
today. The time for freight trair
between Houston and San Antoni
known as Mission Special No.
will be cut down to fifteen hour
by means of the improvement. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

At an early hour Sunday morning two
disastrous fires occurred near Hagerstown.
The first was the barn of Hiram Stoufier
and the other the Keeley Institute The
latter building was situated on the Will
Transport pike, little outside of the town
limits. Dr. f. NJ. Percival, the physician
in charge, was awakened by bright light
in the rear wing of the building about 8
o'clock The fire originated under fight
of steps leading to the kitchen. There were
six patients in the building These were
awakened and escaped.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
To The World's Fair rta the B. DO. R. +

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
placed on sale at the ticket offices on the
Valley Division excursion tickets to Chi
cago at the low rate of S22.S5 for the round
trip from any point on the line from Lex
ingtou to Hsrper's Ferry. These tickets
are good going or returning via Pittsburgh
or Grafton and are valid for return journey
until November 10TH The Baltimore and
Ohio is decidedly the most picturesque
route to Chicago, and as evidence of this
fact thousands of tourists from abroad and
the North are travelling via this line, so as
TO view its incompatible scenery. The
blazing natural gas wells in the Allegheny
mountains are among the most wonderful
sights in the world and present a vivid
scene to the B. & O. tourist. For more de-
tailed Information as to rates, time of trains,
trsi0 c'anections and sleeping car accom-
mod as apply to c. E. Dudrow, travel
ing niger agent, Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

A farmer living near Sharpsburg, Mary
land, has recently discovered that his COW
was regularly MIXED by blacksnake. The
story is told as follows:
"a COW belonging to John II. Snavely. a
farmer residing about two miles south of
Shsrpsburg, was observed to stop and bel
low regularly at a large tree in the lane,
while the cattle were being driven from the
field. Some boys watched her and observed
q large blacksnake approach and milk the
COW. Driving her home they told Philip
Lumm, who works on the farm, who got
into the tree aud waited for results. When
the cows came from the field this particular
COW stopped at the tree and beloved, when
the snake appeared and was shot by Lumm.
The snake was nearly six feet long"
A few days ago We read Of several COWS
that were MIXED by German carp. The
cows would stand in the water to drink and
cool Of, and the fish would refresh them
selves with the rich Jersey milk. The fact
was discovered BY a COW having been quick.
y driven from the water and the fish,
weighing fifteen pounds, still uusatisfed.
found holding on to the teat Other snake
snd Cab stories are now 10 order
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Ne,Vsv Notes.

Princess EuIalia sailed for home from
New York on Saturday.
Ambassador Bayard presented his creden-
tials to Queen Victoria last Thursday.
Governor MacCorkle has been elected
one of the trustees of the Washington ana
Lee University.
The Martinsburg Statesman is now EN-
ploying lady compositOrs and is well pleased
with their work.
II is rumored that the West Virginia
Central railroad offices will be permanently
located at Elkins.
/ 1t is reported that ex-President Harrison
will build a residence at Elkins, Randolph
county, this State.
Mr.. Chas. B. Howrey, of Mississippi, has
been appointed to the U. S. assistant attor-
ney. generalship declined by Hon. c. Wood
Daley.
In tearing down the old Pendleton house
at Martinsburg, built over hundred years
ago, old coins were found of the dates Of
l77S, 1884 and 1888.
Col. ]. B. fancy, of the Wheeling Regis
ter, recently appointed consul at Belfast
ireland, will sail July 1st Mrs. fancy
will accompany him.
A false alarm of fire caused panic in a
Russian church, and l26 women and 10 men
were trampled to death or sufocated, aud
20 more killed by jumping from windows
The one hundred and sixteenth anniver
sary of the adoption of the stars and stripes
by the continental congress was celebrated
at Kingwood, this State. Flags were seer
everywhere.
On Monday morning the entire wall o
the fremont Hotel at Fort Scott, Kansas
fell in. Over one hundred guests were il
the hotel at the time. 1t is believed thu
death list will reach over twenty.
A train loaded with thousand persons
returning from Sheepshead Bay race
course, was derailed in tunnel on Lonl
Island last week. -Four persons were killed
outright and hundred wounded.
A petition asking that the present post
master at this place be retained in that pc
sition has been signed by nearly every
patron Of the office The people of all par
ties are opposed to any change being mad
here Gerardstowa Times.
One of the largest fruit farms on this sid
of the Rocky Mountains, according to re
cent bulletin of the West Virginia Expert
mental Station, is to be found on the foo
hills of the Blue Ridge in this county. Ii
1887 the owner set out $4,000 peach trees
since which time eight adjoining tracts hav'
been added, until the fruit farm comprise
1000 acres in one body.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Judge-On account of your family and
this being the first time you were ever ar
rested for any offense against the law, am
disposed to be lenient with you. Should
suspend sentence what assurance have that
you would lead the life of an upright citi-
zen?
Prisoner-I intend to enter into legiti-
mate business and have made arrangements
to open a restaurant in Chicago if l get out
of this scrape.
Judge-0ne year at hard labor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

While maneuvering in the Mediterranean,
off Tripoli, Syria, last Friday, the British
battle-ships Victoria and Camperdown col
lided, and the Victoria went down, carrying
with her nearly four hundred officers and
men, out of six or seven hundred. Among
those who persisted was Vice Admiral
Tryon, commander.in chief of the squadron.
The catastrophe is attributed to the failure
of the Camperdown to respond promptly TO
the signals. Rear Markham, who
was second in command and whose
flagship the Camperdown was, will be tried
by court. martial. A dispatch to the New
York Evening World from Tripoli graph
ically describes the sinking of the Victoria.
1t seems that Admiral Tryon did not real
ize the extent of the damage and declined
offers of boats, and the injured ship started
for the shore under full steam.
"About ten minutes after the blow the
Victoria, having got something like two
miles nearer the shore from the scene of the
collision, all at once leaned away over to
starboard and with great roll and plunge
buried her bow beneath the sea. 1t was
almost instantaneous. There was only a
chance for few wild cries and the Victoria
was almost half submerged, bow foremost,
with her swiftly-revolving screws whirriDg
clear of the water and high in the air
Those on deck were plunged Immediately
into the water.
"The great engine, deep in the heart of
the hull and enclosed in water tight COM
partments, was still throbbing at full speed
and the great steel phalanges of the twin
screws were whirling round up in the air.
AS the vessel sank the screws came nearer
and nearer to the water aud descended into
the midst of the struggling human beings
The vessel sank slowly, aud when the screws
were low enough to begin to whirl in the
water again the suction had increased until
there was deepening vortex like mael-
strom. At the bottom of this maelstrom
the screws were revolving like circular
knives. The poor creatures battled in vain
against the suction. They were drawn
down and thrown against the swift blades
Then came scene which made the officers
of the decks of the other ar-ships of the
feet turn away sick with horror. Screams
and shrieks arose and in the white foam
appeared Redeemed arms and legs and
wrenched and torn bodies. Headless trunks
we're tossed out of the vortex to linger
a moment on the surface and sink out of
sight.
"One man who escaped says that he saw
in this great vortex at least fifty of his fell
lows fighting with each other and with in
evitable death. A moment more or so the
knives disappeared and the vortex began to
close up.
again the shrieks and screams burst
from the swimmers. The boilers had ex-
poded. the sea had rushed into the furnace,
and the swimmers were beating waves of
scalding water. Thus in less than ten min
utes death in three awful forms attacked
the officers and crew of the Victoria-death
by drowning, death by knife-like screws
and death by scalding water 1t is thought
that more than half of those drowned got
out of the ship, but were caught in the vor-
tex or scalded to death by the scalding
water"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Soma Interesttnp I,10rmation.

We have obtained from Hon. Z. b.
Faulkner some interesting information re-
Iative to the past history of West Virginia
and which we gladly present to our readers.
Judge Faulkner. in looking over some old
records, papers, etc, jOtted down the facts,
and it will be of value to future generations
to have them compiled.
Since the formation of the State of West
Virginia, there have been nine persons who
have cousecutiyely represented the Second
Congressional District. in the following
order: William G. Brown. George R. La
than, Bethuel NJ Kitchen, James Q. Nc
Grew, ]. Marshall Hagan, Chas. j. Faux
ner, Benz. F. Martin, John Blair Hoge, and
William L. Wilson, the present representa-
tive.
In the same length of time we have had
nine judges of the circuit of which Berkeley
county is a part four OF these have come
from Jefferson county, four from Berkeley
and one from Morgan. They served in the
following order: John w. Kennedy, l.. Z
Balch, Joseph A Chaplain, Ephraim B
Hall, John Blair Hoge, Uhas. j. Faulkner
Jr., Frank Beckwith, Joseph S. Duckwall
and E. Boyd Faulkner, who was appointed
to fill the uuexpired term of ]. S. Duckwall
who died while on the bench. Judg'
Faulkner was elected at the last genera
election.
Few, if any persons at all know that
noted jurist, who afterwards served as
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States, was born in this county. His nam
was Robert Trimbe. He was born in Berke
ley county, Virginia, (now West Vir
ginia. in 1776, and when an infant remov
ed to Kentucky. Five years after he begal
to practice law he was appointed Justic
of the Court of Appeals of Kentucky, ant
not great while afterwards was tendere'
the Chief Justiceship of said court but de
clined the honor. He was afterwards ap
pointed Judge of the District court of Ken
lucky, in 1916, by President Madison, ant
on May 9th, 1926, President Adams ap
pointed him Justice of the Supreme Cour
of the United States, from which he wa
removed by death in 1928. 1t is said "tha
greater proportion of the opinions writer
by Justice Trimbe have formed the foun
dation upon which later rulings of the cour
found support than those prepared by an
other Justice"
Berkeley county was also the birthplace
of another character well known in tn
earlier history of our government, William
Crawford, the moving spirit of Crawford
Campaign" He was born in this count
in 1892. After reaching mature years b
became Surveyor, and associate of Wash
ington. In the famous war in which Brad
dock made his expedition against Fort Du
quesne, he was with that general, and was
colonel of the 9Th Virginia Regiment i
1882 He formed the expedition agains
the Wyandottes and Delawares, and in tina
expedition was captured by the Indians an
burned to death. This is what was know
as the Crawford Campaign. "-Aartinsbur
Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The Duke Of Veragua has had stirring
and exciting times in New York. The Id
usrtiser says; "On Friday the Duke visited
a stock farm and christened bull calf
The Adrsrtiser doesn't say whether Ward
McAllister was in the procession,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
Becore Of Ointments for CGtdrrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, rs the damage they will do is
ten fold TO the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and is made in Tole-
do, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
p6-Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

Referring to his unsuccessful application
for the mission to Portugal Judge d. b.
Lucas SAYS: cone reason why l desired to
get out Of the country was an apprehension
that the policy Of this Administration
would not be in accordance with ITS
pledges" In justice to Judge Lucas's dip
lomatic talent, we must believe that this
reason" was not filed st the State Depart
ment with the application.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

By large majority the voters Of Hun
tington decided in favor Of the proposition
10 issue S75.O in bonds for additional paw
ing and sewer purposes. The majority OF
voters know how TO sewer up with single
stitch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

There are short stories by some of the
most popular authors in Harper's Magazine
for July. "a Vestal Virgin" humorous
sketch by Will Carleton; "Silence," a story
of the French and Indian War, by Miss
Mary E. wilkins, and the usual intrOduc
tory story of the Editors Drawer" by
Thos. Nelson Page; also chapters of the
serials by Black and Miss Woolson. We
specially note among other contents 1.-The
Function of Slang" by Brander Matthews
Algerian Riders" by Col. Dodge, U. S. A.,
giving an insight into the free life of the
North African t.dwellers-owners of the
priced Arabian horse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The meeting and cordial greetings oil
Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Mrs. Ulysses s
Grant, at West Point, Saturday, pleasantly
reminds US that the few surviving promi-
nent representatives of the two sections
cherish no ill-will for each other, but on
the contrary, set good example to trucu-
lent politicians who began to take an inter
est in the civil war only after it was over
The kindly bearing of the two ladies gives
expression, in fact, to the real sentiments
with which the South and North now re-
gard each Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

The editor Of the Martinsburg Statesman
calls the editor Of the Martinsburg Herald
a donkey. Is this q slight manifestation OF
"brotherly" love III z. Sentinel
Assurance, you mean
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28
From, the Hampshire Rsries.

A tornado swept a section of country
half mile wide and six miles long, in east
ern Kansas last week, destroying from six
teen 70 twenty lives aud thirty houses
Some Of the victims we're horribly mutilated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-28

We have received the June number and
first issue Of the CumJcrland Literary Neirs,
a monthly magazine devoted to literary
interests sud general culture, published at
Cumberland, Nd, by Harry r. Duke & Co.,
and edited by Ernest ShTiver The maya
zine is designed 10 be "a compendium of
general literary information, giving, among
other things, classified lists Of new books,
critiques, tables Of the contents of the lead
ing magazines, gossip about authors, liter
airy anecdotes, etc. Incidentally
the kindred topics Of art and music will be
touched upoS Ia short, all themes eleya-
ting aud improving will receive cousidera-
ton" There are extracts and illustrations
from recent publications local depart
ment chronicles Cumberland literary events
and proceedings Of societies for mental cul.
ture; and a prominent feature will be the
offer Of prizes "to stimulate thought and re-
search concerning books" The publication
gives evidence Of painstaking and culture
in the editorial department, and the mechan.
zeal work is excellent.