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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

made him one Of the most adroit and aggressive
leaders ever followed by political party
A CONSPICUOUS FIGURE ~ THE SENATE.
Nh. Blaine was appointed by the Governor OF
Maine on July 10 1876. 10 be- United States Sena-
tor TO fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Senator Lot VI. Morrill, who became Secretary
Of the Treasury. Later he was elected by the
Legislature for the uneApired term and for the
ensuing ful term expiring In March, 1883. On
his appointment 10 the Senate and withdrawal
from the House he wrote TO the people OF his
Congressional District farewell address, in
which he said
Beginning with lsC2 you have. BY continuous cleo.
tons. sent ne your Representative 20 the
Congress OF the United states For such marked con.
fdence have endeavored 10 return the most Jealous
and devoted service In power. and It IS certainly
not without feeling of pam that / now surrender
trust by which | have always felt so s.gnaly
hOnOred IL has been ms boast IN public and IN
private that no man the floor Of Congress ever
represented constituency more distinguished for In
tclligcncc, for PATRIOTISM for public and personal
virtue. The cordial support you have uniformly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

purchased The Kennebec journal" Of which Mr.
Blame at once became the editor his ready inteN
sehcc and trenchant style being peculiarly adapted
10 'hls held. The journal" was weekly paper
onr OF the organs Of the Wing party, and excr-
cked considerable political influence. Mr. Blaine
speedily made hls impress and within three years
lie was master spirit i'll the politics Of the State
when the old Wing party went to pieces Mr.
Blaine Joined hands with Governor Arson p Morrill,
in organizing the Republican party in the Pine
Tree State. lie entered into this work with all
his energy, and his earnest and ncisVc discussion
in The Journal Of the rising conflict between
freedom and slavery attracted wide attention
In 1876 he delegate 10 tie first Repubi
National Convention. which nominated Gen
eral Fremont for President. On his return
home he made report at a public meeting. His
speech this occasion, begun with hesta-
ton and embarrassment but advancing to
confident and fervid uttcrance first illustrated
his capacity on the platform and gave him
standing a public speaker. In the campaign
that followed he took an active part on the
stump In the following year Mr. Blaine sold
his half-interest in THE Jourra' and became
the Editor of The Portland Daily Advertiser"
thus broadening his journalistic work. His ed
itoria service closed when he was elected to the
temporarily 10 his old post The Kenncbcc
Journal on account Of the illness of its editor
Mr. Blaines short career i'll journalism was
marked throughout by ability and success. and
it served to give him good introduction to the
world of politics and craftsmanship.
For four years, beginning in 1888. Mr.. blaiH@
was member of the Maine LEGISLATURE, serving
the last two years as Speaker of the Hons" Here
he gained distinction not only for his pirllamrn'-
arv skill bat for his forensic power III the donates
that grew out Of the questions of that cri'lcal
period In the year that Mr. Blaine was elected
10 the LEGISLATURE he became chairman of IN" re-
publican State Committee. a position which he
continued TO hold unntcrruptedly for twenty
years and which he skilfully employed in shaping
and directing every political campaign of his party
in Maine
MEMBER OF CONGRESS FOURTEEN YEARS
Mr. Blaine was elected as Representative IN
Congress in 1862 from the Kcnn"bcc District by
majority of 5000 votes. To this place lie
was successfully elected for seven terms ana
served in the House until his promotion To the N
ate in July. 1876. Ills growth in position and
influence in the House was rapid and unbrokcn
but in his earlier years Rrpre'entativ" he
made few elaborate addresses. During MS liis'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
Mp DLAlNE'S DIPLOMACY.

Mr. Bainc's diplomatic career began with MS
ounontmcnt a. Secretary of State on March D.,
1891 and for q time it was interrupted by ms
rosionation on December 10 three months after
President Garlield's death. The two principal
obicct, Of his foreign policy, as defined by HIM
self were these First. 10 bring about peace ana
nrevent future wars in North and SoNth America
and secondly. to cultivate such friendly COM
mcrcial relations with all American countries "a
would lead to large increase in the export trade
ot tho United States IL was pacific policy and
was wholly in accord with the Monroe Doctrine
and the characteristic traditions of American
diplomacy. 81,
President Garfield in his inaugural address had
roneot.d the declaration Of his predecessor that 1t
was " tbc right and duty Of the United States to
osser, and maintain such supervision and authority
over any interoceanic canal across the isthmus
that connects North and South America as VIII
nrotect our National interests This policy
which had received the direct approval of Con-
cre,s. was vigorously upheld by Secretary Blaine
The Colombian Republic had proposed to the
European Powers to Join in guarantee OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

ups.r consideration for more than three weeks me
thoncht hnd rally never occurred to nv nina u"'
i,t con ference Won presented II with such c'Geh'
argument, In IT, favor and with ,urh warmth ol per
,onal friend hip In aid % your kind oii'r.
know that an early answer Is desirable. and |
c, waited only long enough to consider the subject
I'm all IL, bearings. and TO make up nina uehhi''N
aud couclu>iv,Iy / now say to You. In thc same
cordial .piri, in which you have invited me, that |
accept the position. .,., ,,,s
II IL uo ,il,ciaon for me TO add that make ms
d.,l.i H. rot for the honor OF the promotion !" sN''
mo I'm the bubble .crvice, but because tihN GU"
he useful TO the country and to the party uSei' ~
YOU n, the responsible leader oi '"' parry anu WV
great head OF the Government.
am Influenced somewhat perhaps DS t''' '"o"''
NJ I,t.rs hive received urging me 20 accept "r''e"
IA me I'm consequence of the mere unnntloi1eu HoM'
u,pcr report that you hal been pleased 10 o"'I INV Wv
MACE While have received these letters iron" "'
s.ctlous Of the Union. ! have been especially P''
ana, avon .ururi.,d ut the cordial and widely extended
feeling I'm my favor throughout New rhe'''"' "o
| had expected to encounter 'oc"' ''"''' ~ -
haps rival aspiration.
f., onr new relation | shall give all that | am ana
all that can hope to be- freely and Joyiuy' 10 your
service You need pledge OF my hSHF !" ~
and i'm net | should be false I" 'hEaeh Ut" ! "''
uroye true both t. tho great trust yo" '"I""o " nv
and % vour own personal and political fortunes IN
the present ann III 'n' l"V'''' =. "a.
must lac made brilliantly successful ana s'rohs III '"c
confidence and pride OF the people not at Ill u'reo'5
g., or.rcics for reelection, and yet compelling tha'
result hy the logic Of events ana by the "pcrious
| necessities Of the situation.
IN that mos, desirable con illumination ieci mat.
may, ., voursclI can posi- contribute rs much IN
ououcc a, any other one man. say 'hls not Hoh
cc;I.n or vanglory, but merely rs dtducoh from
Main onaly,is Of the political forces whch nave oh
ot work. I'm the country fJr five years past ana "h'n
have been significantly shown In TWO great N'''oh''
CONVENTIONS accept IL one of the happlesl CIR
cu,,stpce. connected with this affair that Ill aiyhg
my noliiicl fortunes with yOurs-or rather LOT the ue
merging mine ia yours-my E"art goes with my h'id'
and that carry TO not only political support Ou,
| ,.reounI and devoted friendship. can Dut rSa'u u
AZ m. hat remarha L. that two men OF the san" age
entering Congress ut the same time, Influenced ny te
.n, aims and chciishlng the same AMBITIONS should
r,,,r for a single moment in eighteen years OF cio'e
| Intimacy have had misunderstanding or cooh'S''
aud that our friendship has steadily grown with our
| growth and strengthened with orr strength
II j. tbi, fact which has led me- TO the CONCLUSION
| ,,odt,d I'm This letter for however much nv dear
Garfield I night admire n Il "A e man, wouu ho
p,or vour Cabinet If did not believe In Won rs man
and love Won as a friend. Always faithfully yours
e..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

convention, but delegates known TO favor his
nomination were elected everywhere The choice
Of Nh Elaine generally conceded 20 be inevlta-
be- when second ana more emphatic refusal 10
accept the nomination conveyed in letter
10 Mr. Whitelaw Reid Mr. Bane's refusal 10
be candidate led to deadlock In the cor
ventlOn which was finally broken by the nOmi.
nation Of General Harrison. Mr. Blaine who
had laid down the lines OF the Republican cam
paign in an able reply 70 the Presidents Free
Trade message. returned carly In August from
Europe, where lie wac treated with marked dis
tinction daring his travels. and took an active
part in the campaign. making speeches in mary
Northern States. and being received with enthu-
siasm everywhere Ills reception here WAS one
o. the most Impressive ever given TO any man, or
CARNATIONS and individuals coming from all parts
Of the country to join in welcoming him home
again.
AT TIE HEAD OF GARFIELD'S CABINET
When in November Of sS0--1fter the election
General Garfield decided upon visit to Wash
incton, Nj. Blaine was in Bangor Ne. where he
received Il note from General Garfield appointing
an interview in Washington about November
"a He reached the capital on the Goth, and on
tie afternoon Of that day he called upon the
Presidents elect at tie lattcrs private residence.
Tor two hours hey were closctcG without Interrupt
ton from q single person. Al this conference
General Garfield, without reservation, rendered
the Safe Department TO Mr.. Blaine When Mr..
Blaine had recovered from his surprise he re-
piled GENERAL, | was hardly prepared for this
tehJ,r on your part. | do not know how t. make
answer | would like some time for reflection
and consultations and in the mean time | Will adj
wise you General Garfield then and there urged
Mr.. Blame 10 accept, but he made no binding
answer at the time. Subsequently Mr.. Elaine
had conference with his closrst friends, and the
WEIGHT of their testimony was that he should
accept the place Said he Gentlemen, | am
inclined 10 accept General Garich's offer, bnt
meanwhile ! will for a very short period s'lIl
further hold il under adviScmrnt.' After TINS
conference with lis friends the fact that 6rnrral
Garfield had offered the Senator tile Sccretaryshp
of State was communicated 10 one or TWO Oh
Senator llaine's confidential friends. ana he Said
IF the sentiment OF he country indorSrs the
selection Ocnci,l Garfield has made, will accept
the onicc Otherwise not Early in December
the ANNOUNCEMENT was made in one or TWO new
| papers. dircctV ami absolutely. that senator
nlain, had boon inyitcl by General "arheIo
10 take the State Department. II soon became
accepted rs = fact. 'Ih" universal expression OIL
ucwspnpcr opinion was that the selection was
GOOD one 1hcrcupon Senator Blaine wrote the
| following letter of acceptance:
Washington. Dec. 90, 1-oo.
Al, u.,r Garfield Your ccncrou- invitation 10
ort,r vour cablne, as secretary Of state has been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
Mr. BLAlNE'S BUSY LIFE.
TILE RECORD OF A BRILLIANT AND sue.
CESSFUL MAN.

He BECAME LEADER IN COLLEGE AND RE
NAMED LEADER TO THE END-IN-
CIDENTS or HIS CAREER
lanes Gillespie Blaine was born in West Browns
Vile Washington County. Penn, on January 81.
1880. He came from Scotch-lrish stock on his
fa,her's side, his ancestors having been among
the pioneers who more than century and a
Vi AGO assembled the Cumberland Valley and
..n,d.d the village of Carlisle. The stone Pres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
Az GARFIELD'S BEDSIDE.

On the morning of Saturday July 2, 1881,
President Garfield was to start from Washington
bv the morning limited express for New-iork, en-
route for New Engla and reunion with his ola
college mates at the Williams College commence
ment Ills Secretary of State accompanied MIN
70 the train. and has recorded the great, almost
boyish delight with which the President anticl-
mated his holiday-a state OF nina III WHICH, III
may we'll I've beloved Mr. Blaine JoSously sympa'
,hized They entered the waiting-room at the
station and "a moment later Uulteaus revolver
had done its work The country still vlvidy
omombor, fine devotion with which the head Of
,b. Cabinet watched at the Presidents bedside; ;
tbe calm dignity with which. during those long
weeks of suspense, he discharged the painful
duties of his position: the admirable precision OF
fine bulletins which he issued to the press ana
through Minister Lowell TO the foreign legations :
and the perfection of the replies which he dictated
20 official expressions of sympathy at home and
obroad On September q the President was
,.moyed from Washington to Elberon. n. D.,
whittier he was followed the same day by Mr..
pl,ipe and the rest of the Cabinet. The apparent
IMPROVEMENT in the Presidents condition war
ronted the belief that he would continue to gain.
and Mr. Blaine went for short rest to his home
in Augusta. lie was on his way back TO Elberon
when the fatal moment came, and he reached
there the next morning 1t is the universal
testimony of press and people that, during the
weary weeks which interviewed between the Presl-
dents injury and DEATH Mr.. Blaine's every action
and constant demcanor were absolutely faultless.
Selected by Congress TO pronounce formal
eulogy upon President Garfield. Mr.. Blaine on
February TO- ! $50. before President Arthur and
his Cabinet both houses Of Congress- the Supreme
Court, the foreign legations and an audience OF
ladies and gentlemen which crowded the Hall Oh
Representatives, delivered most 1nst' comprehen-
iva and admirable address upon the martyrs great
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15

c. c. Remelin, travelling car
agent for the Missouri Pacific, ar
rived in the city over the Southern
Pacific from the east yesterday and
left for Palestine last night.
j. Ryan, general master me-
chanic OF the Southern Pacific,
who spent yesterday in the Alamo
City,'left for the east on No. - yes
terday afternoon.
Homer Eads, commercial freight
agent for the Iron Mountain, re-
turned last night from a trip to
points along the Texas and Pacific.
w. \. Rcinhardt, travelling pas
Scnger agent of the Southern Pa
cific, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
DIR. De Lipcsey Explains.

DR.. De Lipcsey called at the
LIGHT office this morning and
handed in the following statement
for publication:
"There has appeared in the col
umns of the daily papers of this
city articles which seriously in
iures the reputation of not only
myself, but a lady, namely Mrs.
Emma Fowler. | desire to state
that these publications are false.
based upon malice and the black
soul Of a man whose name | do not
care to mention.
"The circumstances having eX-
listed and are still existing between
Mrs. Fowler and myself are strict
Iy within the boundary of etiquette
combined with the greatest of re-
spect on any part for her accom-
plished ways and her virtue, for l
know her to be of the most honor
able of lady.
DIR. +. a. DE LIPCsEY."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15

A meeting of Schleicher lodge
No. 1905, Knights of Honor was
held at the Odd Fellows building
last night and the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing term ::
Dictator, William Hoetling, ST.. !;
vice-dictator,'C. II. Inselman; as
sistant dictator, John Lager ;
chaplain, r. Ruediger; reporter, j.
w. Schuwirth financial reporter,
J. H. Schaefer; treasurer, Frank
Jenull guide, Albert Guelder; war
den, A. O. Stencil; sentry John
Huff; trustees, F. G. Porst, William
Richter and NJ. Dreyfus.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
An Army Thief Jailed.

A soldier named Albert Zeigin,
a corporal of company F, Third Ar
tilery, was lodged in the Bexar
county Jail yesterday afternoon by
Deputy United States Marshal
Lancaster, on the charge of theft
over the value of $40, committed
on government property. 1t seems
that on the night of the Sth inst.
Zeigin entered the sleeping apart
ment of Sergeant Young, of the
company, and so it is alleged, took
took $40 from the pockets of
Young's pants while the latter was
asleep. He will not admit having
stolen the money but the officers
claim they have circumstantial
evidence sufficient for conviction.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
Two Coming Pugilistic Events.

&C. Allen, Of Hot Springs, and
John Taylor, of this city, both
heavy-weights, have made prelim-
mary arrangements for fight to a
finish for 500 side, and are open
to bids from any athletic club.
Jack Murphy today signed arti-
cles with an unknown, for fight
to finish at the Dallas Athletic
club. The date has not as yet been
decided on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. John Ireland Of Seguin, is
in the city.
Thomas McNeal, the lawyer Of
Gonzales, is in the city.
Mr.. J. S. Olsen will return from
Williamson county tonight.
Gus Kampmann arrived in the
city from CalaVeras last night.
r. p. Hankey, in advance of the
Moss JOllity company, is at the
Maverick.
Mr.. Henry WOsing, the popular
saloon man on East Commerce
street, has just returned from few
days.visit to his ranch on the CibOlo
He reports bagging lots of game.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
An Alleged counterfeiter Nabbed

An Alleged Countertelter Nabbed.
Last night at the Bella Union
theatre a man named Pitts was
taken in custody by Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Lancaster, and
lodged in the county Jail on the
charge of passing counterfeit
money. Pitts, so it is alleged, while
in Kerrville Wednesday, passed a
$40 bill on Mexican, which
proved to be a counterfeit, and
which was such remarkably
clever piece of counterteiting that
it was even difficult for the officer
to detect it. The Mexican followed
Pitts to San Antonio and pointed
him out to the officer last night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
AMONG THE RAILWAYS.

Items Picked up at Depots, Offices
and Along the Lines.
C. w. Bien, general traffic mana
ger of the Southern Pacific, arrived
in the city from the west in his
special car yesterday afternoon, en-
route to Houston. He was accom-
panied by HI. Lyons, general
freight agent at New Orleans, and
Captain James Beaumont, general
livestock agent. They took spin
over the city in carriages and left
for Houston last night.
w. C. Rigsby, city ticket and
passenger agent of the lnternatiOn-
al and Great Northern, left for
points along the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass this morning to adj
Vertise the International and
Great Northern excursion train for
the southwest, which leaves San
Antonio next Tuesday morning.
VIM. Murray, general Southern
Pacific passenger agent Of the Hill
nOis Central, with headquarters at
New Orleans, arrived in the city
over the Southern Pacific yester-
day afternoon. On his arrival here
he received the sad news of the
death of his brother in Washing
ton, ID. G.
The suit of Sanger Bros, to re-
cover S44 demurrage charges paid
to the Texas Car Service associa-
ton under protest, was tried in the
justice court at Waco yesterday.
Judgment was rendered for plain
tiff. The case will be appealed and
the railroad men are still hopeful
OF winning.
Dempsey Tanning, switchman
in the international and Great
Northern yards at Austin, had one
of his hands mashed last night.
His thumb was so badly injured
that he had to have it amputated
and he may lose two fingers be-
sides.
J.P. Kelley, an employee of the
Houston and Texas Central, fell
under a switch engine at Hearne
yesterday afternoon, and received
injuries necessitating the amputa-
ton Of his right leg, above the
knee. He was married recently.
d. H. Maloney, freight agent for
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cific, whose headquarters are at
Cleveland, o., is among the visit
ing railroad men in the city today,
He is on a business tour of, the
state.
J. c. McCabe, general freight and
ticket agent of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific at Fort Worth.
is in town. He is accompanied by
E. B. Boyd, assistant freight agent,
with headquarters at Chicago.
John Evans, agent for the South
ern Pacific at Uvalde, is suffering
from an attack Of la'grippe and is
here for medical attention. He is
being relieved at Uvalde by James
Stewart.
l.. Benedict, chief clerk in the
b. and b. department of the South.
ern Pacific, left for Hondo City
this morning to look over the new
depot now being erected there.
Twelve game cocks arrived ovel
the Southern Pacific from Coma
les yesterday, which will take part
in a cooking main to be held in
this city on the oath.
B. F. YOakum, general manager
of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe, is in the city from Galveston
The City Brewing company
shipped three car loads Of beer our
of the city yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
r. ]. HOFHEINZ.

Military plaza, will sell you bug
gies and carriages at 25 per cent.
lower than heretofore, at market
price, as he bought out bankrupt
stock. Call and see him before
buying elsewhere also has in stock
harness and farm wagons and all
kinds of machinery. II tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
WINTER FLOWERS.

Our artificial flowers are so per-
feet in the combination of cOlOrs
that hardly any difference is per-
ceptible between them and the ma
tive foliage. We are Offering our
entire line at big reductions.
l. II st kNPFER 4 SENG.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
Rev. Mclaughlin Accepts.

Rev. A. f. Mclaughlin. of Dallas,
yesterday communicated to the
secretary of the official board of
Trinity church, that he would &C
cept the pastOrate of the church, as
rendered him by the board. He
will preach his first sermon at
Trinity church, Sunday, Dec. 18th.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
YOUR CHOICE. $50.

Our aIl-woOl Children's Cloaks,
prices $I.jO to $3.50, we will dispose
of the entire line at $3.50. All ages,
t to II years. This is another good
chance in Holiday present at q
bargain.
y l3 st JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
CLOAK SALE.

Our entire stock of Ladies'
Misses and Childrens' ClOaks at
greatly reduced prices. Get posted
and then look at ours and see how
much we can save for you.
II IA 1t WOLFF & MARX.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
BUUG1Es AND CARRIAGES.

We will offer very low figures on
above goods until Jan. LIST.
j. f. CAwTHON & Co. 224 w
Nueva st. l2-l3-ti
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
BueaIEs AND CARRIAGES.

Prices tell and we will convince
you that we are offering bargains
in our line il you will call before
the LIST of Jan.
J. +. CAwTHON & Co.,
IL Is If 224 w. NueVa st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
Sale of Dress Patterns

For Friday and Saturday. 90 dress
patterns of s yards, with trimming
Of braid or velvet to match, worth
800, will be sold for two days at
$3.45 a pattern.
II IA 1t HAAS & OPPENHEIMER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
Strayed.

From our store on San Pedro ave-
nue., one bay horse, branded HR on
left thigh. Will pay liberal re.
ward for his return
ZIZIK & CHAPMAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-15
NOTICE.

Repairing, packing, shipping and
moving furniture carefully done
Low rates. NJ. BECK, SOB f. Hous,
ton street, near p. O. II % I'm