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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24

Der of the road employees free
trip to the Worlds fair. The
coaches will be run from Charles
ton through to Chicago, starting
from Charleston OnsSeptember !.
The wife of engineer Claude Hun
sucker has gone to Del Rio to join
her husband, where he is at pres
ent acting as foreman. She will
remain with him week. a-tx SIT
Conductor Thomas O. Davidson,
after a three months leave of alb
sence. resumed duties yesterday,
and made his run to Houston on
the Southern Pacific.
Erich Menger has received one
carload of rosin via the Southern
Pacific.
The Southern Pacific pay car
left Houston for the east yester-
day, after which this welcome
tourist will come west.
II. f. Common, the dispatcher at
Cleburne, has arrived in the city
and will relieve j. A. Walker on
the Southern Pacific when the lat
ter leaves for Chicago, which will
be tomorrow. l.. G. Sloan will re-
lieve chief dispatcher Douglas,
who leaves for the north and east
with Mr.. Walker tomorrow.
w. S. Cox, the air-brake con-
structor for the Southern Pa
cific is in the city in his
special car. He is here in
structing passenger railway men
the use of the newly invented air
whistle. This contrivance will be
placed on all engines of passenger
trains, to be used as signal for
the train to stop. For this purpose
at present a gong is sounded by
the conductor, which will be aban-
doned when the whistle is inaugu-
rated in San Antonio. Mr.. Cox
leaves tomorrow.
A rumor that the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe would pass into
the hands of receiver is emphat-
ically denied by General Manager
B. F. Yoakum, of the Gulf, Colora-
do and Santa Fe.
The evidence in the case of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas and
the International and Great North
ern is about completed. The argu-
ment is expected to commence to-
day.
The meeting of the Southwest
ern Traffic association is in session
at Chicago today. The members
are celebrating over the alleged
deal between the Rock Island and
the Texas and Pacific.
John G. Lewis, of the passenger
department of the Houston and
Texas Central, arrived in the city
last night.
b. +. Blount, the well known
passenger conductor of the Inter-
national and Great Northern, ar
rived in the city this morning
from trip to Palestine.
John f. Kramer, the popular
passenger brakeman between Pal
estine and San Antonio on the In
ternational and Great Northern,
arrived in the city this morning
and leaves again tomorrow night.
Major w. c. Lewis, of the Santa
Fe, left for a trip over the road
this morning to make number of
tattle shipments.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
The CITY Economizing.

The rubbish made by the de-
stroying of the buildings on West
Houston street, making ready for
the widening of that thoroughfare,
is being hauled to Cameron street,
where a number of holes are being
filled up, after which the steam
roller will be put to work and the
street, will be placed in good con-
ditionawith but very little expense
to the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
Sad Intelligence Received.

Word has been received in this
city conveying the intelligence that
Miss Rosa Kendrick is lying at her
home in Jacksonville in a critical
condition, and hopes of her recov-
cry are not entertained. Miss Ken
drick has for years been a teacher
at the COronal institute, San
Marcos, and is well and favorably
known in San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
AN old CONDUCTOR.
HE WILL PROBABLY VISIT
THE WORLDS FAIR.
His Name is Finlayson, He Is "a
Years Old and Was Conductor on
the Train Pulled by Engine Sam
son" in 1910 and 1S43-Railroad
News.

1t may be of special interest to
railroad men to know that the first
railway conductor in the United
States is William Finlayson. He
ran the train pulled by the engine
Samson" now in the TranspOrta-
ton building at the Chicago Co
lum bian exposition. He lives at
Mount Carroll, Carroll county, Illi-
nois. He was conductor on the
train for two years while the train
ran between the Albion mines and
Picton Harbor, n. s., from 1910 to
1912. He came to Carroll county
in 1S43 and has lived there as one
of the most respected citizens,
since that date. He is now in his
S4th year, as hale and hearty as it
lis possible for man of that age to
be.
1t is asserted and believed that
Mr.. FinlaysOn is now the oldest
living railway conductor of the
United States. Efforts are being
made to induce him to attend the
fair. The Burlington and North
ern railway has forwarded trans
portation to Mr.. Finlayson, and he
no doubt will avail himself of the
courtesy of that road to visit the
fair in the near future.
DOVE HUNTING AT CONVERSE.
Yesterday morning a party Of
railroad men, on the Southern Pa
cific, aVailed themselves of an OPP
pOrtunity and took short run to
Converse, with a view to dove
hunting, for about two hours. The
party included Messrs. II. F. An
derson, chief dispatcher on the
Houston division; William Car
penter, chief clerk for Superintend-
ent McQueeny; John Ryan, clerk
for ROadmaster Blue, and DR.
Frank Tanning, the magnetic
healer. Within two hours the
party killed siXty-twO doves and
four cranes. Mr.. Anderson shot
thirteen doves, Carpenter sixteen
Ryan twenty, and DR.. flaming
thirteen. DR.. Tanning also killed
four cranes, three Of which he
killed with one shot. The party
reports good dOve-hunting in tina
vicinity.
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES.
About 300 conductors, tiremen
engineers and trainmCn on tn,
Nashville, Chattanooga & ST
Louis railway at Nashville
Tennessee, were notified that ;
reduction in salaries would tax
place, commencing on Septembe
l. Ten per cent will be deducte
from the salaries of all employee
receiving less than $500 and 20 pc
cent on all over that sum.
The Missouri Pacific road viii
still further reduce expenses tC
day by abandoning two passenge
trains between Sedalia, Mo-, an
st. Louis. Their crews will be pu
on the extra list till business
better.
A meeting of railroad men wi
be held at Nashville, Tenn, t.
morrow, at which it will /
decided whether or not a ten pc
cent reduction in salaries on TIL
Louisville & Nashville, as propose
by the company, will be accepte
A large delegation of railroad me
is expected and a warm time
looked for, according to reports.
LOCOMOTIVE PUFFS.
Receiver A. Chamberlain, of t
South Carolina railway, has mae
arranpementS TO give a large nuI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
FOR RENT.
Office room, with or without
desk, at LIGHT office. s Il tt
LIQUOR Dealers Meeting.

The Retail Liquor Dealers asso-
citation of San Antonio will hold an
important business session Friday,
September LIST, at Meyers hall.
President Smell informs the LIGHT
that lively meeting is expected
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
Matrimonial Market.

Marriage licenses were issued
since yesterday afternoon as fol-
lows:
Adoiph Willig and Clara B othe.
Jose Huron and Maria Con
Zales.
J. A. Bryant, ST., and Ada
Yerkes.
Jack Freeman, colored, and Alice
Dickey, cOlOred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24

The best Calaveras pressed
brick can be had at Pauly d Diel-
mann's, at as low figure as any
where else. Yard, office and ma
terial depot at Grant, building,
3O6 East Commerce street. S-4-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
A Constructive Dies.

Graham Reed, ScOtchman,
who has been in the city from his
native country hut short while,
died at the Santa Rosa hospital
yesterday and was buried yester-
day afternoon. He was a sufferer
of consumption, which malady
caused his death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
PURE AND WHOLESOME QUAIL,

Commends to public approval the
California liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. 1t is pleasant to
the taste and by acting gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels to
cleanse the system effectually, it
promotes the health and comfort
of all who use it, and with millions
it is the best and only remedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
THE FINEST MADE.

We now have the agency for the
state of Texas for the Gun Folding
Bed-the finest and most complete
combination bed ever made. Call
and see it. l.. p. PECK d Co.
S-1S-qt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
NOTHING STOPS THEIR PRO
GRESS

The hard times and stringency
in money does not seem to prevent
l.. p. Peck & Co. from getting In
handsome new furniture, in all the
latest designs. Still their prices are
made to suit the times.
Sl79t LIP. PECK & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
A Sad Death.

At l o'clock this morning, Mrs.
Manuela Perales ID. Cara died at
her home, No. Sl5 San Saba street,
at the age of 80 years. She was
highly esteemed among her ac-
uuaintances. The funeral will take
place this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
1T IS PERFECTION.

The Gun Folding Bed is a COM
bination bed, made in connection
with Wardrobes, Book cases, Desks,
Chiffoniers,-in fact, you can al
most furnish a room with one OF
them. Will be pleased to have you
call and examine it.
g II ct l.. p. PECK & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
Case for Forgery Set.

The case of Assoff Yezebh, charg-
ed with forgery, is set for this after
noon at o'clock, in Justice Jones'
court. 1t is not probable that the
case will be tried yet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
FOR SALE OR TO LEASE.

For term of years: Lot 14Sxl4S IT.
cor. Houston and Ave, E, opp. postoftice
For particulars apply to J. V. Dignowity
over Texas National Bank.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24

Cards, envelopes, and al kinds of com
mercIsl ~ uting doue ne LIGHT Office
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-08-24
r 7. HOFHEINZ,

Military Plaza, the Leader Of Low Prices
in spring work, has just received car
loads of carriages, phaetons, Surveys, bug
gies, delivery wagons and carts.
No 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
THREE VIZ DDINGs IN HALIFAx.
One at Enfield; One at snownill; Another In
the Country.

WELDON, N. c., oct 25.-Special.-
There were many marriages in this sec-
ton to-day. At Enfield this morning,
in the Episcopal church, MIR. Samuel
Pierson led TO the altar the beautiful Miss
Lizzie Simpson. both Of that place. The
Rev. Mr.. Wingate, of Wilson, performed
the ceremony. The bride was attired in
white silk, lace trimmed, and wore Il
long veil. caught up with lilac. The at
tendants were: Mr.. Spier Bellamy with
Miss Yeatman, Of Washington, ID. c.;
CAPTAIN J. y. Simpson, OF Richmond,
with Miss Annie Hepunstali; Mr.. Edgar
Simpson with Miss Mabel Curtis, Mr..
EDGAR Gay with Miss Grmsley, Of Snow
Hill: Mr.. L. H. Whitaker. Jr., with Miss
Annie Simpson, of Wilson.
The couple leave tomorrow FOR Boston
and other Northern cities, on an extended
tour.
Miss Josephine Branch was married
near here to Mr. +. L. Pitts, Rev. }. A.
Green officiating. The bride is most
attractive young lady, and has many
friends here.
And stin another marriage took place
in this county this morning. Mr.. W. A..
Branch was united to Miss Annie
Branch Rev. p. n. Stainback officiating
The Roanoke river is still rising slowly
but no damage so far has been reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
The Question Of Chaperons.

In this work-a-day world II woman
must be wage-earners and bread-winntrs,
so far as they are concerned cheaperons
are impossible alike in England and Am
erica In most factories, workshops, ana
cslesrComs in America at least the
women are as carefully guarded against
insulting approaches or degrading On, an
clemens as they would be in their own
homes. SO. therefore, there Is no reason
in the world why in America we should
SO far as these girls are concerned, broth
e. ourselves as 10 whether they nave
chaperons or not. II there Is danger 10
this class Of girls in England because
they caLnot have chdperons. IT might De
well for those having the social conditloh
Of the mother country at heart 10 STUDY
the methods almost universally IN the
limited States, and, to the extent OF ADOPT
ing these methods. Americanlze the "o.k-
ing-girls Of England. But so far as tIe
y,eaItby classes are concerned either III
Great Britain or the United states mere
is no essential difference, nor lkeiy soou
IN be any. The presence OF older women
en- every company adds to the dignity
and variety quite as much as TO the oeco-
rnm and proprlety.-Harpers Bazaar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26

the bride was finally presented Win an
old shoe by one OF the party.
The young couple left from here TOT
Washington. New York, and an extenosu
northern tour. They will make their
home hereafter at Charlotte. n. -
Boswell-Eilison.
A very nretty wedding was celebrated
NJ the First Presbyterian church yester-
dav AT noon. when Miss Cordelia McAlinn
Ellison became the wife OF Mr.. henson
s2nbertqon Roswell The rostrum was
beau,ifullv decorated with perfect DOW
or 81 Mains and ferns, and the SOFT rays
OF many lamps added effect 70 tne P
tire A large assemblage or the IIIenuS
and relatives Of the happy YOUNG cVuple
Witnessed the ceremony, when vas PEI
formed by Rev. DR.. X r. Kerr pSs'ol "a
,bo church. The ushers were Messrs'
e.ootoo A Ellison (brother Of the BRIDE,
T Gordon Boswell Cbrother OF the grooml,
storiev LYONS. Irvine Campbell, Paul M.
penick and Arthur F. Robertson
rrbe maid OF honor was Miss Matte b.
t-ilison sister OF the bride. She was at
fired In a handsome gown OF white or
candle and lace, Louise hat with white
tlp ostrich tips, and carried in her hand
white carnations. She entered the church
with Mr.. A. @. Elliot. Jr., Of Philadel-
phia who was best man.
The bride who Is the attractive daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Eliza Ellison, Of No 1908
Grove avenue. looked exceedingly pretty
in a white satin Duchesse gown, trimmed
in Duchesse lace. She carried In her
hand a large bunch of white carnations.
Professor Reinhardt presided at the
organ. and rendered the wedding march
in his usual skillful manner.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Bos-
well left on the 2 O'Clock train for an ex-
tended western tour. They VIII reside In
Richmond.
The bride is young lady OF many ad-
mirable qualities. and is quite popular
among a wide circle Of friends In TINS
city.
Mr.. Boswell IS the son OF Dr. John l.
Boswell. OF Chase City, and Is a promi-
nent young business man Of Richmond,
being the agent for the Densmore type
writer
yyailer-Cottren.
At the Randolph-Street Baptist church
last night at 9I5 Mr. w. L. Waller was
married 10 Miss Louise Cottrell, Rev. w
T. Jolly officiating.
Both parties are natives or this CITY,
and are very popular among their many
friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
Innovations at the Berkeley Ladies' Athletic
IInh

Aooro the Innovations is hurdle-Jump-
- rrder the direction Of Miss ID. NJ
I'IIiott one OF the regular instructors
In order to become proficient In this
branch. Miss Elliott has spent the Pds1
summer at Chautauquay taking course
~ study and training, and Deconnns
familiar with other new exercises ana
ideas as we'll, which she INTENDS 70 III
troduce into the class-work.
The Delsarte system is not generaily
an,rIovea the training being OF heavier
character. though individual Work oi a.,
degrees is undertaken where the puph
reouires special discipline to meet pecu-
liar physical needs. Each member In en-
titled 10 a physical examination ana
series Of measurements and Is expect
ed before entering upon her work. 70
consult with the medical director Dr'
Mary TAYLOR Bissel. who VIII ADVISE do
10 the proper kind and amount 20 ~
cisa In every case. PrlVate iS'OI'9
nov also he arranged for. Games are
heine introduced this year Tor the youils
people. ..,.,, continual
lv more popular among women am .'Ic
ladies' Club offers amplest faciiitles TOT
instruction and practice IN every Didusn,
including cycling. swimmihs' i0 nm.
archery tennis, ana Odul i'''0''
ladies learn to mount and use tis OF.
Svcle in the gymnasium as they would not
and could not elsewhere. There are Two
rvImming-tanks-the smaller one, with
rarble floor and walls, ard ceiling OF
white and blue tiles. is constantly IN
use-uhiIe bowling forms an amusing
az well as beneficial exercise. padded
running track tncircles the large gymna-
sum like a gallery. eight turns on 1t
eouallIrg a mile. When not occupied by
classes. this large room affords space
for tennis, and the small gymnasium
NAV be marked of for two badminton
courts. =,
Roth the rooms are equipped with all
desirable apparatus and appliances for
gymnastics and calisthenics, manufac-
tured under the direction Of DIR. ID. A.
Sargent OF tile Hemenway gymnasium at
Harvard University. Sets OF light chest
weights. rowing weights, Indian clubs,
dunbbells, and French bar-bells are pro-
vided for class instruction. A dry swim
ming-machine has lately been invented.
and the club authorities ore contemplating
It's introduction as part OF the apparatus
Harper's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
Auusements.

"shing-C Ching" StahIs new opera, was
given at a matinee yesterday and again
last night to good houses at the Academy
of Music.
The music goes smoother and better at
each performance, and the orchestra is
now more familiar with the score, play
ing with better effect. The singers. cast
and chorus work hard to please, and the
audiences applauded literally their efforts.
Messrs. Connolly, Smith and Frear were
the recipients of many recalls on their
song, Don't You Think So?" last night,
and the numbers Of Messrs. Rafael and
Frederick were likewise well received.
Mrs. Broderick Miss Mabella Baker,
has little opportunity for her voice and
talents, but played the part Of "Bohee-
Tee" with care and finish. Miss villa
Knox. as "Shing- Ching" and Miss Van
Dyck. as "Ping-Ling" repeated their
good impressions of the previous even
ing.
"Shing- Ching viii be played again to-
night when the engagement closes
The composer Of the opera, Mr.. Richard
Stahl, is reported as detained In Phila-
delphia by illness, and the directors chair
is filled by Mr.. Torriani.
across the po'omac.
The stage Of the Academy Of Music
will be occupied by the war-pay, called
ACROSS The Potomac" the joint work
Of Messrs. Pitou and e. NJ. Alfriend, the
latter late Of Richmond on Friday and
Saturday evenings, and Saturday matt
nee of this week.
The play comes with good notices from
the press, and the production is promised
in an elaborate style as to scenery and
accessories.
Company OF the FIRST Virginia
Regiment will assist in the military
features OF the piece under the command
Of Captain Frank Cunningham
The Fay Temple Opera Company In
an elaborate revival Of Ofenbachs
opera Madame Fayart," is announced
as the next attraction at the Academy,
on the evenings of Tuesday and We'd
nesday, and Wednesday matinee, OF
next week.
Friend Fritz" ~ The Theatre.
The Manola Mason Company presents
Friend Fritz" a comedy drama, at the
Richmond Theatre next Monday and
Tuesday evenings, and Tuesday matinee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26

DR.. William II. Harbaugh, who was
recently dismissed In the Hastings Court
from the charge OF resisting Policeman
Pillow while In the discharge Of his
duties, has preferred charges against
the policeman for conduct unbecoming
an officer, for brutal and cowardly as
sault. and for unlawful arrest.
John Dabney, the negro who stabbed
Richard Anderson. another negro, in a
difficulty on Grace and Union streets last
Friday afternoon, was chased down the
Mechanicsville turnpike. across Howard's
Grove and Maddox Hill by a number Of
pursuers Tuesday afternoon. but finally
escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
Speaking IN Hanover.

The voters Of Hanover county will be
enlightened on the issues Of the day by
the following speakers: Hon. r. H. Card
well, Colonel Meade Haskins Isaac Diggs
Esq, II. G.. Buchanan, Esq, and George
p. Haw, Esq. Public meetings will be
held as follows:
Pole Green, Friday, October 9th, at
T.. NJ.
Old Church school-house, Saturday Oc-
tober 2Sth, at Z p. NJ.
Beaver Dam school-house, Monday, Oc-
tober 30th, at Il. NJ.
Jones' Cross Roads (Mitchelps 6tore)
Tuesday. October 31st, at =. NJ.
Higginson's lat precincD, Wednesday
November 1st at ? p. NJ.
Rockville, Saturday, November 4th, at
=. NJ.
Mr.. Edward L. c. Scott, the Demo-
cratic county chairman, will preside at
these meetings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
THE CITIZENS PROTEST
Against the Australian Ballot-Quo War
ranto suit.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct. 25.-An
immense mass-meeting of the citizens Of
Jacksonville, irrespective Of political faith
or class, was held tonight 10 express
public sentiment with reference to
suit in quo warranto recently instituted
I'm the Supreme Court, with the purpose
Of having declared unconstitutional the
Australian ballot law, under which the
present city government Of Jacksonville
was chosen I'm July last. If this law
should be so declared, II would restore
the statute under which the Governor Of
the state appoints the municipal officers
OF JacksOnyille-a system which was OBJ
noxious to nine-tenths Of the population
and the municipal officers so appointed
prior 10 July 18th would be reinstate1 IN
Gflice The restoration Of the old regime
would also nullify the action Of the city
Of Jacksonville I'm authorizing Immediately
the issue Of 100000 in bonds for public
improvements. These circumstances
brought out an immense gathering, thou
sands being unable TO gain admission 10
the hall. and the speeches we're strongly
condarlnatory OF quo warranto proceed
ings, not a word being said by anybody
in justification OF them. Captain NJ c..
Rice. ex-Mayor, presided. A series Of
resolutions was also adopted, calling
On the Attorney-General to dismiss the
suit, in order that it may not appear
to the outside world that any OF the peo-
plc Of jacksonville are opposed to local
self-government, or wish 70 foist them
selves into offices which the citizens have
filled by an election the fairest ever held
in the State.
Chairman Rice was directed o appoint
a committee of ten, who shall take the
steps necessary 10 form a public welfare
association, by which it is hoped TO unite
the two factions which have hitherto pre-
vented unity of action here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
Co,nc,l Commuters

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Committee on Third Market was to have
been held in the Council chamber last
evening In the absence OF quorum no
business could be transacted.
The Committee on Streets will meet in
the City Engineers office this evening at
7 o'clock to consider the petitions of the
Richmond Railway and Electric Compa-
ny in reference to the removal OF the
track on north Fifth street.
The Committee on Health will hold its
semi-monthly meeting In Or. Oppenhi-
mer's office this evening at $50 O'Clock.
The Committee on Water Will hold its
monthly meeting in the Council chamber
this evening at o'clock.
The Committee on st. Johns Burying
Ground will meet this evening at $50
o'clock In the office near st. Johns
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
The Tuesday German Club.

This well-known and popular club held
a meeting for the purpose OF recognizing
for the winters Cayety, last night at
the Commonwealth Club. The officers
elected for the coming winter were Mr..
Levin Joynes, president, and Mr.. p. H..
G. Cabell. secretary and treasurer. An
unusually large number Of members were
present, there being forty altogether
I'm person and by proxy, and a waiting
list Of applications for membership from
about twenty. who had never been mem
bers of the club. 1t thus starts out I'M
der much brighter auspices than ever
before in It's past history. and bids fair
to have a much more brilliant year than
the last Their first german will be given
on or about November 18th next.