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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-04
RAILWAYS IN A FREE COUNTRY.
An English Authority Shows Where
in American Companies Have
An ADVANTAGE.

III AuerlCdu companies nave
An Advantage.
In writing of the high cost of
railway service in England, as
compared with that of the United
States, William NJ. Acworth, an
English barrister, says in the En-
gineering Magazine:
1t is not only to different meth
DDS of construction and transpOrta-
ton that the difference between
the cost of English and American
service is due. There can be no
doubt that the newer civilization
of America disregardS the interest
of the individual for the benefit of
the mass in way that startles
our more conservative minds
have ventured before this
to point out that the American
farmer, who is knocked down and
killed at grade crossing bya pass
ing train, suffers that his fellow
citizens may have cheap railroad
| service. | have indicated too how
tender our Parliament is of the
rights of the land owner whose
property is condemned.
The same general principal,
think, applies to the different view
taken in the two countries in ref
erence to questions of sO-called pre-
ferential rates given to one distriC
and refused to another. must not
90 into abstruse comparisons be-
tween laws there and here. |
am, of course, aware of the
eXiStance of the long and
the short haul clause in the Inter
state Commerce act. | know, too
that not few attempts have been
made in America, by legislatures
and by railway commissions, to
use exceptionally low rates, forced
upon the railways by competition
as measuring-rOd for the adjust
ment of local nOn-cOmpetitiVe
rates.
But for all that it is true on the
whole to say that American rail
| ways have been more free than ours
to base their rates purely on com
mercial considerations, to adopt
the only sound economic basis of a
taritf,-that of charging what the
| traffic will bear. 1t seems to me
| that they have been able to do this
because the American public was
wise enough to regard mainly the
interest of the cOnSumer-that
is, the country as a WHOLE
while our public have been
weak enough to listen to the eX-
pOstulatiOns of the individual pro-
ducer fearing the loss of "the adj
vantage of his geographical posi-
tiOn," and to forget that his loss
would be the consumers gain.
If permitted to generaliZe yet
more widely, one might point out
as very curious fact, that in the
United States, the most pronounced
PrOtectionist country in the world
as against foreign nations, internal
| intercourse is less restrained than
anywhere else, while England
which is immovably on the side of
free trade with foreign nations, has
failed to see that the same logic
which refuses to protect the En-
| glish by a duty on American
wheat should compel the state to
stand aside and leave English rail-
ways free to carry American i'm
ports regardless of their origin, at
such rates as they find for them
| selves most commercially profit
able.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-04

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, APRIL l,
1898. SEALED proposals, in triplicate,
will be received here until II o'clock, a.
NJ, on the lst day of MAY, 1898, and then
opened, for transportation of Military
Supplies on following described routes, in
Department of Texas, during fiscal year
commencing JULY, 1893: Wagon Trans
pOrtation, No. 1-Between Pena and Fort
ford junction and Fort Clark, Texas.
River Transportation. No. 3-Between
Forts Crown and Ringgold, Texas. Local
Transportation, No. AT San Antonio.
Texas; No. 5-At Brownsville. Texas.
All information will be furnished Oh APP
plicaton to this office. The United States
reserves the right to reject any or all pro-
pOsals. Envelopes containing proposals
should be marked: Proposals for Trans
pOrtation on Route No. -" and ad-
dressed to G.. B. DANDY, Deputy Quar-
terDaster General, U. S. A, Chief Quar-
termaSter. 81 At 70 u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-04
SPECIAL NOTICE,

This office s not responsible for the
private bills of any of its employees. And
40 such accounts will be recognized or
paid unless accompanied by a written
order from 7. i. JOHNSON, Manager,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-04

CaWthOn & Go. p are h aU fi1a a big Dig:
hicles, since receiving their new
spring stock. Call and see them,
224 w. NueVa street. 3 p If
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
Lothrop's Opera IIoDss.

'Kiliarney and the Rhine" a very
pretty Irish drama with j. f. Toole. the
clever German comedian in the leading
role of Conrad will be the attraction at
I.othrop's Opera house next week. AL
though n German plays the principal
character tho scenes Of the drama are
laid In Ireland. where this young luton
locates. The story OF the play deals of
the lives OF quiet conntry folks, but there
are several thrilling climaxes to
keep the audience in a pleasurable state
of excitement. Many of the scenes
in which Mr.. Toole appears with the col
leen Ely ONeiI. Miss Laura Deane. aud
especially the one In the FIRST act whore
he dances aud siugs with little Charlotte
will remind one very forcibly OF the
work OF J X. Emmett as Fritz. in "Our
Country German. Jay OTIunt has the
character roll OF BAIL Fitxsimmons. a
devil OF a fellow OF the 4lst, n part In
which he has made n pronounced bit.
ID. l.. GAYLORD. according to the Boston
critics does wonderful pice OF character
work as the crawling. viilainous catspaw,
Larry Herman. J. Francis kirke has the
heroic role OF Rceinal Carey and Miss Lil-
lian Mortimer is the heroine. Rose Della
ney. A. II. Field plays the vilIsinous role
OF Harvey LeMcyoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
TUESDAYS ELECTIONS.

Among the elections that are to take
place next Tuesday none is more i'm
portant than the election in Iowa, or
which will have more important bear
ing upon national politics.
IL the Republicans OF Iowa should
fail to do their duty legislature would
be elected which would return Demo.
crat to succeed Senator Wilson in the
United States senate, and state
senator's might be elected who
would vote for n Democratic successor
10 Senator Allison. But fortunately
the advices from Iowa shows that there
is no danger of either Of these evils com
ing 60 pass. The Republicans of iowa
are alive TO the issues and the people.
suffering from tho disastrous effects
Of the Cleveland administration propose
TO speak ont in no uncertain tones
against the free trade policy which the
president represents. The air is full Of
promises Of Republican victories, and
unless we are sadly mistaken in the tenn
per Of the American people the Demo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
At THE TAEATERS.


That clever party OF fuu-makers, X is-
sells Comedians, wiliAppear at the PrJvi-
dence Opera house r fonr p rformances.
commen cing Monday Nov .. In their
Latest laughing succ.ss, tho worlds
Fair Edition. of "The City Directory
While the old production was one OF the
most popular farte-comenies on the ROAD,
the new edition has brighter ideas, fun
nier situati ions aud cleverer specialties.
1t is a remarkable bit OF fun from bsgin-
ming to end, and affords abundant oppor-
tuu.ths for each person In the part TO
nake the most II his or her abilities.
Am liza Glover, Americas most graceful
aud fascinating dancer. IL the bright,
particular star of the organic titon.
Ma hids Cottrelly. who has IA inter-
national reputation AS sparkling come
dienne. has an exc llent part, which SHE
fills with all hsr rare ability; then the
Mi ses Parker, UarS aud Kelso form a
combination of pretty, sweet and clever
young womanhood.
The company also i cludes Dan Daily.
one of the most talented comedians or
the age; Willis T.. Sweatnan. n thorough
artist, finished and refined; David War
field whose ability In the
musical line is unsurpassed; William
II. Mack, the talented basso; William
Cameron, who is perhaps the best male
dancer on the stage, and Joseph Jackson,
who has an enviable reputation IS bur-
lesque Artist.
Mr.. Russell is 10 be congr gratulated for
being able TO keep such strong agRre-
gate Of talent together. Tho City Di-
rectory" is undoubtedly the liveliest pro-
duction of lis kind in America Its soDgs
are up to the times, and the dialogue Is
crisp, fresh and sparkling.
TIE two popular and versatile light CO.
medians, Robert Hilliard and Paul Ar
thur. are announced to appear at the
Providence Opera house next Thursday
evening i'm the fareical comedy. "The
Nominee" Messrs. billiard and Arthur
have b. en- very careful in the selection OF
their support, and have surrounded them
selves with what Is said to be one OF Tie
strongest comedy organizations on the
road.
This play, as was shown by q recent en-
gagement in Chicago. furnished better
vehicle for the display of their comedy
talents, than any in which either OF them
have been sean before.
Bob Hilliard, as the erring husband,
with penchant for Pauline and cham
pagne, is perfectly at home In the dash
ing, rattle-b bang gait Of happy-go-lucky
fellow out on the lark.
His handsome face and splendid
physique are much In his favor and hs
has wonderful faculty for carrying mp
any Gallo sugRestiveness Of the character
with at least veneer or propriety.
When Nat Goodwin plsyed Jack
Medtord in "The Nominee" two seasons
ago, the part did not seem to fit him, and
he wisely put on another suit, as soon
as he could. II has besn clearly
demonstrated since that II Was cut out
to the measure Of Bob. judging from the
very favorable notices seen in the Chicago
and New York papers Of recent date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

In all the scientific advancement which
has been made there Is noting which has
attracted moro attention and certainly
nothing which is Of moro vital conse-
Quence TO all than that which has been
made in the treatment Of disease. There
are thousands Of sick persons and invalids
all over the country who have until re-
Gently bt en- unable to avail themselves o I
the most scientific medical aid.
Through the thoughtfulnes and kind
ness of that great benefactor of mankind,
DR.. Greene, OF "a Temple place, Boston.
Mass, all those who are suffering from
any form OF disease may avail the m
selves OF his great system of treating
aud curing disease all over the land
through letter correspondents. People
can consult him by letter absolutely free
of charge. DIR. Grsene is the most
successful specialist in curing all
nervous and chronic diseases: he is
the discoverer of DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy. He gives most
careful and explicit attention to all letters
received by him and writes the patient a
full description of the case. The doctor
uses nothing but harmless vegetable
remedies and has had wonderful success
in curing disease through letter CORE
spondence. Send for one OF his symptom
blanks aud he will write you full de-
scription OF your disease and give you
advice In regard to its cure. free OF charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
BEHIND THE fooTLlGHTs.

Minnie Maddern will begin n starring
tour on Nov. 90
"Miss Innocence Abroad" IL the title OF n
new comedy which clever Fanny Rice viii
produce in ST. Louis shortly.
Henry K. Dixey and Leopold Jordan are
mt work on burlesque which Dixey ex.
poets TO produce next season.
Paderewski is writing the music Of an
opera. the libretto of which is based upon
nm incident in Polish history.
There is rumor to the effect that James
Lewis will retire from Daly's company AZ
the close of the present season.
The veteran manager. John Hollings
head, has opaied the Princess theater, Lon
don, as popular price house.
Wilson Barrett has added "virginius"
and "The BoEdsman" 60 his repertory. lie
will open in Boston in about a month
"Ihe Prince Of Silence" an adaptation
by Clinton Stuart Of n German play. Is be
ing rehearsed 10y Palmer's stock company.
IL is now definitely settled that LILLIAN
Russell will appear at the Casino ON Nov
% In the new opera comique Princess Mic
otine."
Kitty Cheatham is making n successful
tour in Jane" After Christmas she will
be seen In new comedy under Charlie
Erohman's direction
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
COMPROMISE COMING.

A conference between representatives
of the striking Olneyville operatives
and their employers now seems prob
able. This at least is encouraging be-
cause it promises settlement of
struggle which has done great injury
not only to those Immediately concerned
but to the whole business community.
From the beginning of the trouble The
News has steadily insisted that settle
ment could be effected If the operatives
took proper and reasonable course.
More than that it believes settlement
could have been made weeks ago had it
not been for the opposition of Mr.. Rich
ard McGuy.I
Mr.. McGuy told the operatives that
no steps toward compromise should be
taken by them; that the mill owners
must be forced to take the initiative in
any movement in the direction of
compromise, even though years idle
ness was the result. This talk, as was
pointed out at the time, was demagogic
and harmful and the facts
have justified this opinion. Indeed the
announcement made that conference
is to be held and that Mr.. McGuy has
consented to it shows clearly that he
has been bane instead of benefit to
the strikers.
Had il not been for his interference
the conference now proposed would have
been held weeks ago, and with sensible
men representing the strikers, there is
little question settlement could have
been effected. II follows, therefore,
that by preventing compromise for
nearly a month Mr.. McGuy has hurt
rather than helped the Olneyville wage.
workers.
1t is to be hoped. however, that the
| proposed conference will result in an
agreement which will end the struggle
that has already brought honest toilers
to the point where they are obliged to
seek the help OF the charitably dis.
| posed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
Food and Health Expedition.

Such advancement has been made In
the preparation Of pure food products
that the attention OF all interested in the
health and comforts OF home life has b cen
called to them. 1t is we'll understood that
the home to be powerful must be healthy
In tone both mental and physical, and
physical health 10 based on pure food of
the highest grade so prepared for con-
sumption that the greatest amount Of
nutrition shall be secured.
The leading Rrocers recognize this and
a movement was started among them in
Boston which resulted IN the first Food
and Health exposition being held in that
city in 1891. The exposition was open
for one month. Since then other expo
sitions have been held In the principal
cities with good results.
The progressive Rhole Island State
Fair association. quick to comprehend
the advantage to community OF we'll
conducted exposition OF this kind, in
duced the leading manufacturers of pure
food products TO exhibit In Rhode
Island. Infantry hall in Provi-
dence, was secured and an expo stion
will be held under their auspices, begin
ming Monday, Nov. @ and closing Satur-
day, Nov. Is, open day and evening. Ex-
hibitors will practically show the prepar-
alton OF their products for home con-
sumption. giving all visitors an oppor-
tunity to decide on the merit OF foods
shown and test them for quality.
The Domestic Science department., un-
der Marion A. Mcbride of Boston, will
give demonstrative lessons in cooking
every after0oon. Cooking will be done
by electricity. gas and oil. the latest ap-
proved utensils being used aud every pos
sible help extended to housekeepers. The
chemistry of food will be explained by
cooking school gradua es.
For entertainment there will be or
chestral concerts afternoons and evenings
the first week by Marion Osgood's lady
orchestra OF Boston, with Marion Osgood
as leader. The second week by the
American Band orchestra, ID. w. Reeves
IA leader.
The Rhode Island State Fair nssocia-
ton IL equipped with well-organizec
Office force. aud it's experience Ia STATE
fair work will materially aid exhibitor
and patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
A USELESS SLAUGHTER.

Henry Labouchere's inquiry in par
lament regarding the recent slaughter
of tue Metabeles in South Africa seems
to have been very pertinent one.
He asked what the government had to
say regarding the unnecessary slaugh-
ter Of the warriors Of Lobengola, where
the savages were mo wed down under
the fierce fire of the English guns. The
savages stood no chance with their priin-
tive weapons against the ma chine guns
of well-trained soldiery. 1t was not
a battle but butchery, and 500 were
killed and $500 were badly wounded.
The old s,ereotyped reply was made that
it was necessary to teach the negroes an
impressive lesson, and that the lesson
had been duly given. Human life has
never been considered by England when
new territory is to be acquired, or her
hold on territory, already obtained by
force. was to be strengthened. But the
harvest has not yet been gathered and the
end is not yet. The English could have
punished Lobengula sufficiently without
having gone into such wholesale
murder, and demonstration of mercy
with power would have been far more
effective as an object lesson than this
horrible slaughter of defenseless
people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
Dramatic Notes.

Around the World in Eighty Days"
will furnish the attraction at Lothrop's
Grand Opera house, Pawtucket, next
week, and serve TO introduce At their best
the mem bers OF Lothrop's Stock CO m
papy. headed by the sterling young
actor. Z. p. Sullivan. In the phlegmatic
role of Phileas Fogg. j. L. Byrnes Will
be the French servant, Passe Partout;
Miss May Prindle will be the Aouda;
Miss Maud Nickinson will be the
Ramalays. and the charming
Miss Viola Bancroft will be
the Ayesha. The scenic and me-
cnanical effects and costumes will be
among the best ever displayed at this
house and faithful and consistent pro-
duction II guaranteed.
"Killarney and the Rhine will be fol-
lowed at Lothrop's Opera house by Miss
Edith Mai In Little's "World," sup
ported by Miss lola Pomeroy. James 4.
McElroy and Lothrop's Stock company.
William Barry in his new play. The
Rising Generation" which has just
closed most prosperous run at the Park
theater, New York City. il said to have
made hit that far surpasses anything
he has done heretofore. It Is not only a
great fun maker, but Is possessed OF a
good interesting story with just enough
heart interest to offset the comedy. The
piece Is enlightened by bright specialties
in the way Of singing, dancing. etc.
Barry IL . great favorite In this city and
In sure to meet with q hearty reception.
He appears at Ksith's on the 18th.
Manager B. +. Keith and his general
manager, Z. +. Albee, were both at the
Worlds fair at its wind up and are lou
ia praise of its wonders. Upon return
ing East Mr.. and Mrs. Keith passed a
day or two at each OF his popular theaters
in Philadelphia, New York and Provi
dence. The5 have now returned to thei
home in Brookline for the winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

ties Fitzgerald and Kelly; number OF
wonderful feats OF excellent mark
msnship by Cook and Clinton.
two female shar pshooters, aud side
splitting conglomeration OF fun and
nonsense and iudicrous songs by Gilmore
and Lsonard, the funniest OF Irish
teams. The musical burlesque "The
Isle Of Mixed Drinks" which closes the
program is u finished success both as a
laugh creator and capital production
from start to finish. Mr.. George Z.
Murphy portrays "King Drolinsky'
capitally and is ably supported by the vari-
Gus stars and chorus OF twenty pretty
and shapely women. The company re-
mains throughout the week with regu'
lar matinee daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

III. French Folly company mako their
nrst appearance this season next Monday
matinee The show lacss nothing
10 rnke it successful. inter
estine and amusing and contains
nothing but what Is high class aud re.
fined The opening number In the
op.talic burletta. Partisan frollcs -
with the entire company as con-
triluioIs of their various talents In the
way Of singing. dancing aud fun max
ing The specially olio ~ particularly
Interesting aud serves 90 intro du, Q a bad
.et of high class vocal gems 10y
Mile Emma krauie. who rs a
,ccailst is n phenomeuou; n laughabie
sketch presented by George Il.
Murphy. an able German coined ian
and character actor, and Mis-
KITTY kurssle. n bright and winsonie
lt,le singer and dancer. artistic singing,
dancing and boz Cd by the old-time favor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

"My Aunt Bridget" il one of the most
popular. comedies that was, ever written.
EVERYBODY is familiar with George w.
Monroe as the goodnatured Bridget. and
as soon as he utters his famous ''The
idea,n there is q roar Of laughter that Is
kept up all through the evening. Ho
will be at Keith's Opera house next
week. He has dropped Aunt Bridget's
Baby" for the preseut and 10 giving his
original play Of "My Aunt Bridget" with
tremendous success, his audiences all
being glad to see the old favorlte again.
He has a remarkably strong company
this season. There Is Alice John
son, the soprano, and Jenny
Dickerson, contralto, who with James
Cain tenor, and Charles Pusey basso, make
a splendid quartet. Then there 10 sweet
Sadie Kirby, who performs the Loie
Fuller dance, but improves it 81 much
that Miss Fuller means to copy Miss
Kirby when she returns to Paris. Belle
and May Stewart. who are well known as
the Stewart Sisters, are in the company.
az is Owen Westford. q very good come
dian, who is favorite in Providence on
account OF the excellent work he has done
with different companies.
Ben Grinnell is clever song and dance
artist. Old playgoers remember him as
one Of the Grinnells. when his sister,
Hattie, was his partner. Martin O'Neil,
Frank Rampel and several other we'll
known artists 60 to make up remark
ably strong company. Among the special
ties are "The Bowerv" song and dance
by the Stewart Sisters. Ben Grinnell. and
Martin O'Neil. the Loie Fuller dance by
Sadie Kirby. and number Of other nov
altiAu