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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
MRS. BELLA FRENCH swIsHER.
A Well Known Resident Of Austin Dies In
California.

The following notice of her death
and sketch OF the life of Mrs. Bella
French Swisher is sent to The
STATESMAN by one who knew her in
her California home:
Mrs. Bella French Swisher, widow
of the late Col. Jonn w. Swisher OF
Austin, Tex, died at her residence In
Sausalito, Sept. %, 1893, of heart dis.
ease (mitral insufficlency) The re-
mains were entered in the Mountain
View cemetery, Oakland, Cal.
She was born In Georgia In 1887
Her literary labors were begun at an
early age. In 1878 she was literary
editor of "Brick" Pomeroy's Lacrosse
Democrat. She started Western
Progress at Brownsville, MINI, In
1869. Two years later she took posi-
ton on the st. Paul Pioneer, now the
st P ul Pioneer Press. While at 81
Paul she edited The Busy West, the
pioneer literary magazine of Mime
sofa. In 1874 she began
The American Sketch Book
an illustrated magazine of 81
pages She moved to Austin In 1877
and continued t. publish the Sketch
Book until 1888 In 1873 che married
we'll known citizen of Austin, Col
John M. Swisher They resided In
Austin until the colonel died in 1890
when Mrs. 3 wisher removed to Sausa
Tito, Marin county, Cal.
Mrs. 5wi-her published four vol
umes of her writings: Rocks and
shoals, Struggling Upward Toward
the Light, History Of Brown County,
Wis, and the poem novel, Floricita
| w0 posthumous volumes will be pub
lished, one a work on the symboiogy
OF the Bible, the other a collection Of
pOemg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
THE NIMBLE ELEPHANT.
He Ventures in Places Which Would Pu7
zle Mules.

He Ventures in Places Which Would Puz-
zle Mules.
1t is remarkable thing that ele-
plants are able to make their way up
and down mountains and through a
country of steep cliffs where mules
would not dare venture, and even
where men find passage difficult. Their
tracks have been found upon the very
summit of mountains over seven thou
sand feet high. In these journeys an
elephant is often compelled to descend
hills and mountain sides which are al
most precipitous. This is the way in
which it is done: The elephants first
maneuver is to kneel down close to the
declivity. One fore leg is then eau
tiously passed over the edge and a
short way down the slope, and II he
finds there is no good spot for firm
foothold, he speedily forms one by
stamping into the soil il 1t is moist, or
kicking out footing If it dry. When
he is sure of a good foothold the other
fore leg is brought down in the same
way. Then he performs the same
work over again with his feet, bring
ing both fore legs a little in advance
If the first footholds. This leaves good
sure places all made and ready for the
hind feet. Now, bracing himself by
his huge, strong fore legs, he draws his
hind legs, first one and then the other,
carefully over the edge, where they oc-
cupy the first places made by the fore
feet. This is the way the huge animal
proceeds all the way down, zigzag,
kneeling every time with the two hind
legs, while he makes footholds with
his forefeet. In this way the "center
of gravity" is preserved and the huge
beast prevented from topping over on
his nose,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
Zip, left for that city tonight.

ship, left for that city tonight.
The novitiates, under the charge OF
Sister Marie Ephrem, are to become at
tached to the convent of Perpetual
Alteration in New Orleans and were
among the number who left here to-
night for that point.
When the shipwrecked passengers
and crew left the Marseilles the vessel
Vas sinking rapidly and could not
have been Kept afloat another hour.
All OF the passengers lost all they pos
sessed, and the French society of this
city supplied the male passengers with
suits of cloths before their departure
from here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
EDlsoN.s METHODS.
He Does Not Invent by Accident or With
out Hard Work.

He Does Not Invent by Accident or With
out Hard Work.
Edison's genius comes near to justi-
flying that definition of the word
which makes it an infinite capacity for
taking pains, says the Review of Re-
views. Are your discoveries often
brilliant intuitionsP Do they come to
you while you are lying awake
nights?' asked him.
81 never did anything worth doing
by accident" he replied, NOR did any
of my inventions come indirectly
through accident, except the phono-
graph. No; when have fully decided
that result is worth getting I go
ahead on it and make trial after trial
until it comes. l have always kept
strictly within the lines of commercial
ly useful inventions. have never had
any time to put on electrical wonders,
valuable simply as novelties to catch
the popular fancy" And he named in
distinction some noted electricians
who had made their regulations
through the pyrotechnics of the pro-
fession.
What makes you work?" l asked,
with real curiosity. What impels
you to this constant, tireless struggle?
You have shown that you care COM
paratively nothing for the money it
makes, and you have no particular en-
thusiasm in the attending fame"
81 like it," he answered, after mo-
ment of puzzled expression, and then
he repeated his reply several times, as
if mine was proposition that had not
occurred to him before. 81 like it. l
don't know any other reason. You
know some people like to collect
stamps. Anything that have begun
is always on my mind, and am not
easy while away from it until it is fin
ished. And then hate it."
"Hate it?" asked, struck by his en-
phatic tones.
EYES," he affirmed, when it is all
done and is a success l can't bear the
sight of it. l haven't used a telephone
in ten years, and would go out of my
way any day to miss an incandescent
light"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
MAssEILLEs' survivors.
The Last Of Them Are Comfortably Clothed
and Sent Home.

GALVESTON, Oct. 2O.-The last OF the
passengers of the ill fated French
steamer Marseilles departed for New
Orleans today. The statement in last
mig t's pispatch that the officers ana
crew had left for the Crescent City was
erroneous. They remained here and
embrace 8 of the officers and 36 sea-
men. This morning the French con-
sui. NJ. Glaudet, took charge of Them
secnred comfortable quarters for them,
nnrchased each a full suit OF clothes,
and tomorrow morning they will, sail
on the Mallory line steamship Lam
nasas for New York, and thence TO
Hayre. NJ. Glaudt has been untlrlngs
in his efforts to alleviate the wants OF
the passengers and crew of the Mar
settles since their arrival at this port,
and has been generously assisted in his
Iab ,rs by the French Benevolent So
ci I of this city, for which the unfor'
innate passengers and crew are CRATE
tuIly thankful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26

Persians have many rites which the
superstitious believe are efficacious in
averting attacks of the cholera. One
of the most popular of these is that of
passing under the Koran. Two elders
stand opposite each other, holding be-
tween them scroll of the Koran
wrapped in a silken scarf Under this
swinging talisman the peasants pass
one by one and then go home, con-
WINGED that the cholera will not be able
70 touch them,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
TROUBLESOME INDIANS.
Renegadss Causing Trouble on the Beserva'
tion-Too Much Whisky.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19,-Great un-
easiness is felt at Pine Ridge agency
on account of numerous renegade In
dians from other reservations and it is
believed troops will have to be called
upon TO suppress these lawless fellows.
A report has been made to this effect
by the Indian agent at Pine Ridge to
the commissioner of Indian affairs
The agent says he has been for some
time trying to rid the reservation of
tn lawless renegades but has met with
poor success. They are. he says, a
source OF constant danger.
He also refers to the sanitary ar
rangements of the agency which he
says are bad in the extreme and unless
arrangements are made for their i'm
provement he fears pestilence may
break out.
INDIANS LIKE WHISKY.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 Indian
agent at Tulalip Washington has sub
mitted his report to the interior de-
partment He says intoxication is the
principal evil among the Indians. The
evil will grow he thinks because of the
decision of the courts that an Indian
holding patent to land is a citizen.
He recommends on account of this
that law be passed holding thai
when patent is given it should not
confer citizenship on an Indian.
NO TROOPS NEEDED.
OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 19.-Brigadier
General Brooke, commanding the de
partment of the Platte, today said:
"There is no need of troops at Pine
Ridge and none have been ordered"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
Famale Ghoul Arrested .

RANDOLPH, Neb., Oct. 2O.-Jessie
Williams. notorious shoplifter and
nickpocket, has been arrested here for
robbing dead bodies after the Pome'
row cyclone on June while serving as
o nurse. Watches. diamonds, etc.
Identified as property stolen, were re-
covered at places where she disposed
of them. and watch and diamond
ring were found in her possession.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
FRANCE.
HoYoRs TO M'MAHoN.

PARIS, Oct 20.-The cabinet today
decided to give the remains of Marshal
Mcmahon all honors. The body will
lie in state at the church Of La Made
line. 1t was also decided to give the
remains of Gounod, the great COIL
poser, a public funeral.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
Tha Taxaa SYNOD

FIT. WORTH, Oct. 2O.-The Texas
synod of the Presbyterian church
opened tonight. Rev. W. L. Loranz
OF Oak Cliff was chosen as moderator.
The opening sermon was preached.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-26
Hanged for Murder.

ST. PAUL, Oct. 2o.-At Desmet, 8.
D.. today Nathaniel r. Thompson was
hanged for the murder OF Mrs. e. j..
Billion on July A, 1892.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Too Big a Job.

1t was too big task for Alderman Ell
mendorf TO try and figure out the city
printing job by himself; he should have
demanded the assistance Of the balance Of
his committee, Alderman French and
Russ. Alderman Hoefling is first class
butcher, but the LIGHT Is OF the opinion
that he is not competent critic on news
paper work or job printing. The bid OF
Johnson Bros. Publishing company, is
by far the lowest, and comes from the
best equipped printing establishment In
West Texas. The bid of the LIGHT, and
of C. +. Sigmund, were similar, and came
next in order as lowest bidders.
Bids for public work from competent
and responsible bidders should not be
thrown out because some little croSs-road
Junk shop fails to put in an intelligent
bid and gets left The LIGHT is not the
lowest bidder for the city job printing,
but is of the opinion that IL the bids were
referred to E. P. Claudon, the best city
clerk San Antonio ever had, and John II.
Bolton, VINO distinguished himself as an
able alderman and who has had a mum Der
OF wears experience with United States
government bids, IL would take these two
gentlemen just about thirty minutes to
decide who was the best and lowest bidder.
The LIGHT does not desire to criticise
or find any fault with Alderman Elmen-
dorf. because we look upon him as a
No. / business man, good alderman, and
a square toed citizen, but the printing
business is somewhat out OF the line OF
his regular business, las successful
hardware merchant,) and he is probably
excusable for reporting he was unable to
figure IL out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06

80 and Bog dress goods reduced
to 23c this week at l.. WOlfsOn's.
&c 1t
This evening Miss Halter
Ward will be married at st. Marks
church to Mr.. Mildly Henderson, of
Austin.
"A new line of muslin under
wear, trimmed in plain and colOred
embroidery, just received at l..
Wolfson's. sc 2t
The High School Alumni ban
quet will be held this evening.
See our summer dress goods
display. L.WolfsOn. 8 62t
City Attorney A. Levy has a
new desk in the recorders court
room.
Remnants of carpets are going
at so less than New York cost, at
l.. Wolfson's. Go 1t
Mounted officers are busy to-
day carrying official documents.
Remnants of carpets, any
length and quality desired, at your
own price. These remnants must
go. Now's your chance. l.. Wolf
son. 662t
The Excelsior Guards were out
on Alamo plaza last night and put
up good drill.
Great reductions in silk, Mad
ras and lace curtains, this week, at
l.. Wolfson's. 6 g 1t
DIR. S. BURG, late physician of the
Imperial Hospital of Vienna. Residence
next TO old shooting hall. Tel. 122. Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel. 494.
661y
&C. f. Lightner & Bro. have re-
moved their tailoring and shirt
making establishment from the
west side of Military plaza to the
elegant new University block on
West Houston street, near the
bridge.
Big pocket savings by buying
your summer dress from Il. Wolf
sons this week. sc ct
The &C. c." of any of the local
X. p. lodges, will please call at the
LIGHT office for Information con-
corning a sick brother.
-BEsT Cord and Stove Wood,
Coal, Hay and Grain, Sunset Wood
Co. Telephone 81. 66 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
The Swindler Again.

William Ayers, whom the LIGHT men
toned in recent issue as being "pct-
ure crook" and who was assessed $50
fine tor being a suspicious character, was
again taken in custody by the city detec-
tives this morning on the same charge.
him and testified that he had Swindled
them out of 81 each, since his arrest,
claiming to enlarge photographs in thir-
ty days. Mayor Paschal ordered his case
transferred TO the county.
Anton Adam will not take the case"
said Captain Hughes.
IF he does not, then report it to the
grand jury" said the mayor; Mr.. Anton
Adam cannot dictate what he shall
take.
The case of Ayers will be reported to
the Justice of the peace, or grand jury.
and he will likely suffer punishment for
swindling.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Recorders Court.

The acting recorder dealt with the fol-
lowing cases in police court this morning:
Thomas Lewis, for interfering with a
dog catcher, was fined 81.
Prador Pealda. drunk a nd down, 50.
Andreas Ramirez, suspicious character,
dismissed.
Jesus Cassiano, fighting, IS.
Fritz Bruhn, disorderly conduct, $40.
Alvin Bernstein, striking, IS.
A KIockenkemper, refusing to take
stand S..
Albert Noble, keeping vicious dog,
dismissed.
R. Altman, using abusive and insult
ing language, SIS.
VIM. Ayers, suspicious character, trans
ferred to the Justices court.
Andres RamireS, peddling without a
license. $40.
Maria Cassian, insulting language, dis
missed.
Clarence Brogdon, reckless driving, s..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Did Not Break the Law.

The morning paper states that Frank
Krisch, Sr., is a SUNDAY Law breaker"
has violated the compromise and was ar
rested for the violation. Mr.. KriSch said
to LIGHT reporter this morning. that
he has always lived up to an agreement
by him and that he has never been ar
rested as a violator Of the Sunday law.
He said that his place was closed on Sun
day as per agreement-from 10 o'clock in
the morning until o'clock in the after
noon; that he was not arrested and that
the first he heard of his arrest was what
he saw in this morn ing's paper.
{ The case is lodged in Justice Jones'
court, and is set for trial at ten o'clock
Friday morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Captain Mackey's Dog.

Yesterday the city dog catcher started
out on his rounds, and the first animal
impounded was the pet dog Of the alder
man, Captain Nelson Mackey. Captain
Mackey was attending the council meet
ing at the time, and when Assistant
Marshal Jesse Bennett informed him of
the matter, the Captain became 'rattled."
Had it not been so late when the council
adjourned, a resolution would have been
offered to have the pound fee RENTED.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
HOt Weather Fabrics.
SeasOnabIe Features in Our Dress Goods
Department.

Printed India Linen,
10 yds for csc; Regular price 12Hc I'd
36.in. Printed POnehma Leno,
10 yds for 81. 23; Regular price lsc
80 in. French Printed Organdy
10 yds for $40; Regular price 45c yd
2S:in. Printed Union Lawns,
10 yds for 63c; Regular price SIC I'd.
32.in. French Printed Dimities,
10 yds for $40; Regular price 45c yd.
Good Quality Figured Challies,
1oyds for 4Sc; Regular price 64cryd.
32.in. French Printed Monsseline,
10 yds for $40; Regular price 45c yd.
Printed Union Lawn, fast colors,
10 yds for SOC; Regular price SC yd.
Fine White Checked Dimity,
10 yds for 81 IS; Regular price zoe I'd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
His Wheel Has Arrived.

Otto Praeger, who leaves In few days
for the Worlds fair city on bicycle, in
company with two OF the Alamo Wheel
men, today received the machine on
which he is to make the trip. 1t is on the
order of the old styled high front wheel
stand the trip equally as well as Mr..
praeger
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

DIR. Won kOEHRING, ART.
Office & res. a29 Garden ST., tel. 476. Is tt
The "White House," Soledad
Block, best liquors, wines and
cigars. Elegant appointments
throughout. Fred Kerble, mana
ger. II 10 If
LOANS on furniture without
removal. J. NJ. EMERSON Co. 26 If
Breeding, Welsh & Breeding,
dentists, Alamo Fire ms. bldg. ly
Darius G. Quasso (Agt.) the
Southern Tailor. Dress Suits and
Uniforms speciality. Fit guaran-
teed. 126 Soledad street. 3 13 3 m
Mrs. T. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga.
Tenn, says: "Shiloh'S Vitalizer SAVED
MY LIFE l consider 1t the best RENE
for a debilitated system | ever used For
Dyspepsia, Liver or Kidney trouble it ex-
cells. Price Is cts.
-KARL'S CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood Purifier, gives freshness and clear
ness to the Complexion and cures Consti-
patton, Csc, SOC.
Vacant lots in the most desir-
able portions of the city can be
had at prices to suit by calling
on John II. Hambleton & Co. 10 If
The employees of the st. Leon
ard hotel walked out yesterday
and a new crew was engaged to
take their places.
Work on the Houston street
bridge is being rapidly pushed and
will be completed in a few days.
At present, however, it is little
inconvenient to street car and
wagon traffic.
Gold filled watches, warranted
ten years, $3.50! Warranted fifteen
years, $14.0O! Warranted 20 years,
$500! These are "Jas. Boss" GA
hy's," "Crescent," and "Bates" and
"Bacon" cases. Elgin and Waltham
movements! Are we in it? And
present given to every buyer of 50
or over. We want your trade. Fow-
Ter, 233 East Houston street. g tt
Quitting business, closing out
at cost. Eagle Shoe Co. 3 q tt
For sale cheap, on installments,
neat, new, 6 room house, South
Heights. room house, two lots,
Prospect Hill, $4,000 to loan one to
five years. A. A. GRAY 4 Co.
633t X 512 East Houston street.
Several bargains in acreage
property inside city limits, see
John T. Hambleton & Co. Is If
For RENT: Desk Room at
LIGHT office with office furniture.
6 5 If.
DIR. l.. V. Weathers, Residence
All Elmira street. Telephone lis.
Mrs. A. r. Gregory, of Laurel
Heights, having closed her school,
offers a number of cool, pleasant
rooms, with or without board, di-
rectly on car line, mail delivered.
Terms moderate. q D 6t
Millinery, Millinery at reduced pri-
ces,. you can buy anything In the milne ne
~ line cheaper than anywhere In the
city. Also Infants caps and null, hats at
Misses KIRCRNER, 231 West Commerce
street. II I'm.
Buy your Lawn Mowers Sprinkling
Hose and Hose reels from A. Heusinger
If you want them cheap and good. 26 II
Cutlery best brands at A. Heusingers.
4 26 If
Come and see A. Heusinger's display
OF Coal oil Stoves and Ranges and get his
prices, 40
Washing machines best makes A.
Heusinger. 70
Wood, 4 it,, 1915; stove wood,
$3.50. Sunset Wood Co. Tel 81. 8 tt
-SHILOH'S CURES sold on aguaran
tee. 1t cures Incipient Consumption. 1t
is the best Cough Cure. Only one cent
dose. 25 cts, so cts. and 800.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Bit by q Dog.

Yesterday afternoon the little son Of
ward, was bit by dog on the hand and
the injuries were quite serious. He was
taken to physician and had the wounds
dressed. The dog is owned by Albert
Noble, who was arrested. This morning
the case came up before the recorder, and
was dismissed, as it was evident the child
had been teasing the animal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
A Ring Peddler.

Andres Ramires has been peddling
cheap jeweIry over the city, and num-
Der Of ladies, having been annoyed by
him, sent in a complaint to, the police
authorities. He was arrested yesterday
on suspicion, but the evidence was not
conyicting. His case was dismissed, and
he was then tried for peddling without
license, for which he was fined $40.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
School Board Meeting.

At the ad journed meeting of the board
of education, held last Wednesday after
noon, Prof. j. E. Smith, superintendent
of schools, was reelected for another
year, having no opposition.
The next meeting Of the school board
will be held some time during the middle
of June.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
ACTUAL FIRST COST.

We are not SELLING out" We
have no bankrupt stock" but we
need money for current expenses
and will sell just $1,000 worth of
goods at actual first cost. Nice
present given to every buyer of So
or over. Fowler, the Jeweler, 233
East Houston street. 65tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
zoe LOTS FOR SALE.

200 elegant lots in Government Heights
Addition, just southeast OF Government
grounds, for sale al fifty dollars each so
lots in Woodlaw MA EDITION for sale at two
hundred dollars each. Must be sold quick.
Apply to j. V. Dignowity, over Tex. Natl
Bank. 42Otf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
His New Place.

On Wednesday, June 18th, Mr.. A. lie
monteck will open his new saloon and
grocery store on Goliad street corner OF
Santa Clara street, and will be happy to
see all of his old friends there. 662t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06

AT Scholz's Garden, the popular fam
lily resort, musical concerts are given
every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evenings. The very best must
clans are engaged and no pleaSanter place
can be found to pass an evening. Aside
from the music, the tropical beauties Of
the garden are well worth seeing. 5 90 u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Severe Hail Storm.

Parties living near Lavernia, Greytown,
and that vicinity, report severe hail
storm in that region on Monday morning.
The cotton and corn crops were beaten
down and most Of the cotton will have to
he reDlanted
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
TRUNKS AT COST

Take look at our splendid line
Of trunks, and you will be sure to
buy, as we are closing them out at
cost.
GA. SHOWERS FURNITURE Co..
6 3 st 203 w. Commerce st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
FOR SALE,

Fine team carriage horses seven and
eight years old, 1519 hands high, perfectly
sound and safe, drive single or double.
Any lady can drive them.
Apply to JOHN T. HAMBLETON & Co.
665t DAILY LIGHT Building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06
Seven Dollars and a Half

Buys SI2.OO Suit,
$1,000 buys $1,000 Suit,
$3.50 buys a $1,000 Suit,
in Joske's immense sale Of Cloth
ing, which was purchased lately,
below cost of manufacture.
6 st JOSKE BROTHERS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-06-06

j. G. Ney, former station agent
of the Arkansas Pass railway at
West Point, is in the city.