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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
SMOTHERs TO DEATH.
An Infant BrFathes Its Last While
In SIumbers


The little daughter of Conductor j. NJ.
Mccormick, aged three months, was
found dead in its bed this morning, about
s O'Clock, at the home of her parents, on
the corner of Cherry and Sherman streets,
having been Smothered.
1t seems that Mrs. Mccormick, with
her two little children, retired last night,
about 9 o'clock, and went Immediately to
sleep. During the night the oldest child
became restless and climbed over
to the other side of the bed
and began playing with her little
baby sister. The mother was awakened
and placed the little girl on the other side
OF the bed and again went to sleep. When
she arose this morning she was aStoniShed
TO find the two children lying together,
the oldest one lying across the baby's
face. She removed her and at that mo-
ment discovered that the baby had
Smothered to death. The news of the sad
occurrence soon spread over the neighbor-
hood and caused much excitement. Sheern
Il Burnett were telephOned to and the
body was embalmed.
Mr.. Mccormick is in Durango, Mexico,
with party of hunters and word was
wired him at once. 1t is probable he will
not receive the message for some time as
the hunting party is located quite dis
lance from Durango. The burial will not
take place before word is received from
Mr.. Mccormick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Building Permits.

The following building permits
have been issued since last report 4:
j. J. Sears, lumber dwelling,
south side of Elmira street, Fourth
ward; $500.
AXel Meerscheidt, brick dwell
ing, south side of Durango street,
Second ward ; $500.
G. w. Sanders, lumber addition,
north side of Laurel street, Fourth
ward; 1928.
Mrs. |. McCOnOghy, lumber dwell
ing, south side of Macon street,
Fourth ward 5000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mic COsgrove has returned from
trip to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fischer, of Chi
cagO, are in the city.
w. w. Harding has gone to Gal,
weston on a business trip.
B. F. Noakum left yesterday for
New York, on railroad business.
Colonel George w. Breckenridge
has returned from New York.
c. W. Harris, of Bandera, is a
guest at the Southern.
T. A. Mobiles and wife, of Flores
vile, are at the Southern.
f. NJ. Tom, a stockman of Camp
belltOn, is at the Southern.
Mrs. West BristOw is visiting
relatives in Flatonia for a few
days.
John Goggan and family return
ed to Galveston yesterday after a
short visit to this city.
Capt. A. C. Schryver has re-
turned from a business trip to Chi
cago and New York.
oh. Mayes and wife, of Alex
andria, are in the city, visiting
friends.
w. J. Nichols, general traffic
agent of the a. d C. r. r., is in the
city, stopping at the Southern.
Jas. NJ. Patterson, one of the
leading stOckmen of Stony City,
Kan, is at the Southern.
Mr.. H. l.. Book has returned
from a visit to his mother in
Weimar.
Francisco Benavides is i'll and as
a consequence the eXtraditiOn pro-
ceedings did not continue yester-
day afternoon.
Thomas G. Allen and w. L..
Sachleben, two wheelmen of New
York, are on their way to San An
tonic and will arrive here about
March LIST.
Conductor Luke, of the Arkansas
Pass, is i'll and his place is being
filled by Mr.. Will Good, Of GOa-
KUN.
Sixto BarreIa, of the Daily En-
press, with his uncle, John Barrera,
has gone on hunting trip to FL
mendOrf.
Charles Davis, Of the Cleveland
Minstrel company, while in the
city yesterday, was the guest of his
old schOOlmate, Mr.. Frank Breier.
VIM. J. Gatlin, a prominent
stOckman from Abilene, is visiting
the city. He was taking a look at
Peck's fine furniture store today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Lecture Tonight at Temple & Ham.
ilton's Business College

Mr. j. E. Webb will give another in
teresting lecture tonight at Temple &
Hamilton's Business college, corner Sole
G DiIi a an oGston streets. The subject
free, and the general public is cordially
invited.
In addition to the $1,000 worth of new
furniture lately received, Temple & Ham
lIton have just received lot Of solid oak
tables for the short hand room. Since
the. fire, they have expended nearly 5000
in furniture, the best and finest to be pro-
cured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Mother and Daughter Welded.

y novel double wedding occurred
at the home Of the brides on North
Flores street yesterday, the con-
tracing parties being j. a. Free
man and Mrs. Mary J. TumlinsOn
and Thomas Lockridge and Miss
Mary TumlinsOn, the ladies being
mother and daughter. The cere-
mOny was performed by Rev. f. f.
King of the First Baptist church.
a family reunion and wedding
banquet followed and a joyous
event was the result.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Mrs. Earnest's Death.

Mrs. l.. w. Earnest, after long
and severe spell of sickness, died at
her home, No. III Avenue d, last
night about $50 o'clock. The de-
ceased was g. years of age and has
been a resident of San Antonio for
twenty-five years, during which
time she has won the esteem of a
large circle of people, all of whom
are grieved at her departure. The
funeral will take place this after
noon at 4 o'clock from the late res
idence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Recorders Court.

= The recorder dealt with the fol-
lowing cases in police court this
morning.
Francisco Yturbide, drunk and
disOrderly, 81.
James Hogan drunk, 81.
Andres Cantu, abusive and in
sulting language, 81.
John Robinson, suspicious char
acter, transferred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
PARLOR CABINET.

If you want to see the handsO-
NEST line Of ParlOr Cabinets, fin
ished in Antique Oak, mahogany,
birds eye maple, walnut and gold,
call on l.. p. PECK & Co. 2 II If.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17

Tonight at s o'clock is the regular lit
erary evening Of the EpwOrth League Of
Trinity NJ. f. church. The program is
attractive and interesting and is entitled
a columbian Program" including mu-
sic, essays, recitatiOns, readings, and
question drawer. The vocal solos of Mrs,
&, W.Dudley and the recitations of Miss
Van Davis are especial features Of the
evenings entertainment Every body
welcome. Admission free.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
A Masquerade Ball.

A large number of guests congre-
gated at Muth's garden last night
in response to invitations, and en-
joyed a masquerade ball, given by
the Fort Sam Houston Social
Quartette. Dancing was the main
feature, and refreshments were
heartily pniOyed,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
Commissioners Court.

In this court, besides transacting
other business, the county commits
sioners ordered the cancellation of
$4,000 worth of the old court house
bonds of the per cent 1882 issue,
and also ordered the issuance of a
series of new court house bonds at
6 % for $4,000.
They also appointed road COM
missiOners for precincts numbers
one, two and four. The road COM
missiOners for precinct number
three will be appointed later.
Handsome novelties in Parlor
Furniture. l.. p. PECK d Co. If.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
THE OFFER STILL oPEI

By the Chamberlin Investment com.
pany No. 623 East Houston street to
build you house at Alamo Heights
on site of your own choosing upon q
payment of one-tenth down, and five
years time in which to pay the bal
snce. This is an unexceptionaDle
offer, and one that will remain open
but for limited length OF time. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17

cheaper than silk. Wool Henriettas,
In all shades. Wool Batistes in IS diff
terent colors. Wool Albatross in ~ diff.
ferent shades. French Challies (Figur-
ca. Checked Spring Cheviotts, Spring
Weight Cloths, with numbers of others
as pretty.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-02-17
WHITE GOODS.

This stock is too elaborate to describe,
so can only ask you to come and see the
different styles Lawns, Mulls, Nainsooks,
French Reverings and Tuckings of all
qualities.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
Once Was Enough.

Here is an anecdOte that comes all the way
from Australia: when was a teacher in Kill
malcum parish, says John Fraser, II was using
whisky bitters for my StOmach's sake. One day
l dipped piece of cake in it, and gave it to the
dog. He grudgingly ate it, curling up his lip to
avoid the taste. Ere long he became tipsy-he
hOwled most piteOusy, and unnaturally looked
up in my face as if for help. He began to stag
ger and fall like drunken man. The appear
ance of his face and eyes was extraordinary! He
lay on the floor and hOwled until the effects of
the drink wore off, This was supreme folly-it
was wicked. The dog never forgot the trick
Whenever afterward 1 went to the press for the
bottle, he fastened to the outside of the house
One day, the door being shut, he sprang at one
bolt through the window to get outside. So
much for the wisdom of the infinitely sur
passing drinking men.-EG.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
A Dream on Finance,

A few nights ago l had pleasant
dream, if to dream oneself dead be
pleasant. Wandering through space
came to the New Jerusalem. will not
undertake to describe it's beauties nor
the people [ met there. farther than to
state that all nations were represented
and speaking one language. They dis
cussed earthly affairs and the selfshness
of men in the flesh, of demagogues who
were blind leaders of the blind, and of
those who sold themselves and their
constituents birth-rights for messes of
potage.
StrOlling along l came to large Ii
brary where the records of nations were
kept. Here found a number who had
been rulers of nations when in the flesh.
They were full of love and charity to-
wards the people yet in the flesh, know
ing that ignorance was the cause of all
the troubles and faults of mankind.
There were to be seen such men as Pitt,
Mirabeau, some of of our ex- presidents
and many lesser lights that have figured
in the history of the World. One large
group of distinguished spirits convers-
ing off to one side attracted my attention.
To these joined myself, not to talk,
but to listen. AS they had retained
their earthly similitude l recognized
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
The Song Service.

Those who attended chapel last Sunday were
most agreeably surprised at the delightful song
service that was bestowed upon them by the Con-
gregational Church choir of saltwater and Mrs.
Gishs singing class. assisted by the prison choir.
The service opened by the singing of Praise the
Lord, a concerted piece in which the whole body
of some fifty voices joined. The chaplain then
read the one hundred ane thirthteenth psalm
following it by prayer for thankful, praiseful
hearts. After the following hymn the chaplain
spoke of the elevating, soothing influence of mu-
sic, even on the most hardened and rugged ma
lures of those who believed in a God. Unbelief
knew not song, nor could it express itself by a
musical OutpOuring. Music was the hand-maiden
of religion. Though the bitter prosecutions suf-
fered by the early Christians compelled them to
praise the Lord by stealth and without the added
joys of music. Yet, when the religion became
tolerated, it broke forth into songs of praise and
jubilatiOn, which have continued salient fea-
ture of its exercise under every form.
The united chOirs then sang Hold the Fort
with good effect, materially enforced in the chO-
rus by the lusty lungs of many of the cOngrega-
ton. This was followed by the choirs rendering
God Calling Yet, the piano passages of which
were effectively given. Lead Me Gently Home
was the next selection; it was duet for sopranos
and cOntraltOS with good and pleasing chorus
In Introducing The Handwriting on the Wall,
the chaplain spoke few forcible words showing
how to all of us comes sometime this visionary
hand, writing our destiny for us and leaving us
then to the forces of circumstance. The song
was very pleasant and was followed by the ex-
quisite anthem My Help COmeth from the Lord
by A. Bierly, rendered by combined quartet of
both choirs. Following was an octette, A Rest
there Remaineth, agreeably sung by portion of
Mrs. Gish's vocal class of young girls. The SER
vice was worthily concluded by hearty rendi-
ton of that cheering hymn Throw Out the Life
Line. Carrying away the benediction many of
us prisoners. with mingled pleasure and regret
tiOated on the wings of fancy back to village
churches, home iresides and happy Sabbaths
perhaps not so long ago, before the hot iron of
crime had burned it's aching mark upon our souls
Perhaps to some arose "Sweet dreamland faces
to revive hope. Perhaps, and alas! to others the
hallOwed memories of Sabbath song and tender
loving mothers face were wanting. To such, let
us hope, this pleasant episode in our none toe
joyous lives, brought soothing unguent and a
sense of helping hand.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Wife lin alarm: John, 1 have just
discovered fire in the celler! What
shall be done to get the guests out Of
the house in safety?
Husband: I'll call the Department.
while you announce to the guests that
Charley Sniffiekins is going to give his
imitation of the mocking- bird. -Pack:
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

out due thought in referring to Chaplain Albert
he cast an unmerited slur upon Chaplain Corcor-
an. This injustice has been brought before us
by F. A. c., who has our thanks for thus forcing
us to second consideration of the words and to
an appreciation that ample amend is justly due.
The Press., 1893-11-02

small proportions and the profits of their deadly traffic be lost. It can thus be re- cruited and kept at paying numbers, only by drawing into it, year after year, multi tudes of our youth. To keep it at its present figure only, it will need hundreds of thousands of the boys of various ages, now in our Public Schools. Saloon Keep CTS are wide awake to this necessity of their craft, and practice every art and de- vice of allurement to entice and enlist the young. Blazoned on the walls of every bar-room, spelled out by the bright colored bottles behind the counter of every liquor store, embroidered in every dainty device by which the saloons are made attractive, is the ever-present ad- vertisement, Wanted, The Boys" All over our broad land, in city town and vil- lage, hangs this dread sign, "Wanted boys to make drunkards of.'' The emis- saries of Rum are doing their utmost to get hold of the youth of the country.
 To defeat them in this purpose, to keep the boys as they grow up from responding to their seductive appeals, to counteract all the snares with which they beset the path of young manhood, and even of boy hood early temperance education is im- perative. We need to teach them from their earliest childhood the evils of rum drinking, to excite in them an abhorrence against it while they are young and inn questionable, to form early in them the habit of correct living, and to teach them the principles of Total-abstinence. Thus fortified, they will be the better able to withstand the wiles of the Destroyer, and to take a manly stand against the saloons, as evil and only evil.
 While undervalue no temperance agency, while accord due credit to them all for what they have done and are doing, this Physiological Temperance Instruction in our Public Schools seems to me the most hopeful measure yet attempted; and augur much good to our Town and State from it's adoption and execution.
 urgently call on the parents of Stafford and neighboring towns, to give this new Compulsory Temperance Educational Law of the State of Connecticut, every sustain ment in their power; and to give to the principals and teachers of the schools, all the needed assistance and encouragement in vigorously carrying it into effect.
The Press., 1893-11-02

The following registrations have been made at the Connecticut state building at the worlds fair, Chicago, since last re- port:
 Rockville c. Bailey, Charlotte E. Skinner, Geo. Sykes and wife, w. B. Foster, Max Strasser, Mrs. Frank Keeney, Robert McChristie, A. Park Hammond.
 Somers-E. P. Russell and wife, Mabel A. Russell, Mrs. Enos Arnold. :, Stafford Springs-Mrs. M. c. Brock bank, F. Burwell, T. Burwell.
 Stafford-Edwin c. Davis, Mrs. Cyril Johnson.
 South Coventry-David McTaggart.
 Ashford-H. l.. Wright, c. A. Wright, W. T. Wright.
 Hebron-J. H. dagger, Ellen F. Buell., Howard Porter, s. Sadie dagger, Jas. A. Way and wife.
 Boiton-Jared Hills.
The Press., 1893-11-02

SPEoIMEN CAsEs.-S. H. Clifford, New Cassei, Wis, was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was dis ordered, his liver was affected to an alarm ing degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him.
 Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H., had a running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Saiye, and his leg is sound and we'll. John Speaker, Catawba, O., had live large fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was incurable. One bottle Elee- tric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold at E. K. Taft's drug store 3I
The Press., 1893-11-02
fnrbe8 R a1DaIiarr'8 $


 Springfield, November, 1893.
 A big break in prices!
 The most unheard-ofthin 1!
 Coats and capes for half; new and fashionable styles at that.
 A broken market has brok- en the prices; and we are in condition to avail ourselves of. the fact splendidly.
 Last week brought us hun- dreds, the choice of two man. ufacturer's stocks, at wonder ful prices.
 We are selling them at about half price, some less. But what we chiefly want you to know is that every garment is marked SO low that nobody can help buying, if-she wants a coat or cape at all.
 Tables are arranged as fol- lows:
 Everything on 1st table, s2.5O
 Everything on 2d table, 800
 Everything on 3d table, 7.5O
 Everything on 4th table, 1000
 Everything on 5th table, 15.OO
 Everything on 9th table, 9O.OO Instead of bringing what you, intended to pay for a garment this season, bring only half of it; for half in this sale will probably be enough. The stock is big enough to stand the raid of several days; and there is a fit for everybody,
 The failures that have oc-| cured in cloaks and clothing in New York the past week are the result in the main of the strained condition of things in the whole financial fabric this side the ocean. Acci- dents that might be almost harmless in an easy time are striking the unprepared as a little wind tips over the light some boat when the mast al- ready leans far to the lee. It is the steady, long-continued fall in values that is under mining the foundations of the soundest institutions almost. The fall is still going on, and nobody knows when or where 1t is going to stop. It is a critical time.
 More ofthe imported dress patterns at $s; but they will not stay.
 FORBES & WALLACE. Main and Vernon streets.
The Press., 1893-11-02

THE collapse of the silver men in the senate came as expected on Monday. Test votes had already indicated the end ing when the silver men ceased to filli- h--~+~-- +'.ny- h.rs +n dn tn nrevent the majority from indignantly sweeping aside the rules that had so long enabled them to act as obstructionist. The vote was reached on Monday evening, standing 43 to 32. The party divisions were as fol-
The Press., 1893-11-02

THE profits of the worlds fair will reach $1 ,OO0, ,0OO, and perhaps more, to be dIs- tributed among the stockholders. The grand total of paid admissions have been 21 ATT, ,212, and the number will be swell ed by admissions while the White City is being leveled to the ground.
The Press., 1893-11-02

THE closing exercises of the worlds fair on Monday were very simple, owing to the murder of Mayor Carter Harrison on Saturday evening. All exercises of fes- tive nature were omitted. The greatest exposition the world has ever seen is over.
The Press., 1893-11-02

County health officer, J. H. Reed, has made the following appointments for the different towns health officers in the county: Andover, Myron P. Yeomans, Esq.,; Bolton, Dr. Chas. F. Sumner; Co., lumbia, Wm. H. Yeomans; Coventry, Dr. Wm. L. Higgins; Ellington, Dr. E. T. Davis; Hebron, Dr. c. H. Pendleton; Mansfield, Dr. E. G. Sumner; Somers, Dr. A. L. Hurd; Stafford, Dr. P. R. Watts; Holland, Dr. Wm. N. Sumner; Union, Edwin W. Upham; Vernon, Dr. A. R. Goodrich; Willington, Chas. c. Essex. ..
The Press., 1893-11-02
Rn~un

Stafford Springs, Oct. 26th, son (12t lbs.) to Alec Roberts; 26th, daughter to Peter VanAmburgh.
 Stafford Springs, 1st, daughter to Dr. T. H. Rafftery.
 Stafford Springs, 1st, daughter to F. A. Bagnall.
The Press., 1893-11-02

TENEMENT TO RENT on East Main Il street. Inquire of A. W. TUTHILL, Staf- ford Springs, or GEO. E. BUCK, Palmer. WANTED-The people of this vicinity w to know that they can have their Black sm1thing, Wagon Work and Shoeing done at 8 good advantage at the shop Of c. s. AMIDON East Wilmington, Conn. A T Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the district Of Holland on the 27th day of October, A. D. 1893.
 Present, VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge. On motion Of Mrs. Robert E. Brown, ,admtnistra- trx Tn the 1ntestate estate of Sally s. Batty late Of WtlltngtOn, within said district, deceased. . This court doth decree that six months be al-. lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the adm1nistratrfx, and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once Tn some newspaper having circulation in said public s1gn-post in said town of Wilmington near est the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from record
 VIM. ID. HOLMAN .Tndua
The Press., 1893-11-02

THE campaign in Massachusetts is one of unusual vigor for an off year. Large rallies are being held by both parties, and the registration is the largest in the his- tory of the state. It is expected that a very large vote will be boiled.
The Press., 1893-11-02
Di0d.

Stafford Springs, 2d, Emma Basinait, 27, wife of Alec Roberts.
 West Stafford, Oct. 26th, Elizabeth, S5, widow of the late Noah Davis.
 North Coventry, Oct. 18th, Mrs. Claris- ga M. Carpenter, 70. Interment in South Coventry; 23d, Mrs. Cordelia M. Palmer,
The Press., 1893-11-02

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro 1I bate Court October 26th, 1893.
 Estate of Sidney Smith, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Samuel Smith. praying that letters Of administration may be granted on said estate, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- term1ned at the Probate office inStaffOrd, in said district, on the 11th day of November A. D., 1893. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application, and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub llsh1ng the same once in some newspaper hav- Ing circulation in said district.
 JAMES V. SQUIER, Judge.
The Press., 1893-11-02
Married,

Rockville, 1st, by Rev. Wm. w. Doris, Frank M. Adams and Mary E. Risley. of Rockville.
 Wakefield. Mass, Oct 25th, Harvey G. Brockbank of StaffordISprings, ,and An na Bridges of Wakefield.
The Press., 1893-11-02

-Dr. Hiram J. Wiers, of Hartford, a physician of quite extended practice, died at his residence, IA Grand-st., on Friday, of rheumatism. Dr. Wiers was born in Stafford, near the Somers line. in 1S4O, and went to Hartford when young man. He leaves three brothers, Ralph of Staf- ford, William of Somers, and Charles of Rockville