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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Presidential Appointments.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April g.
The president today sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate ::
William Edmond Curtis, Of New
York, to be assistant treasurer, vice
Geo. NJ. LambertOn, resigned !;
Chas. Hamlin, of Mississippi, to be
assistant secretary of the treasury,
vice John II. Gear, resigned; Jas.
II. EckeIs, of Illinois, to be
comptroller of the currency; jas.
+. Mpline, District of Columbia, to
be assistant treasurer of the United
States; F. Stabc Farrell, South Car
Dina, to be second assistant of the
treasury; John b. Brawley, Penn
sylvania, to be auditor Of the treas
ury, for the postotiicc department;
JAS. J. Willis, Florida, to be deputy
fifth auditor of the treasury.
POstmasters - Kansas, Frank
Mapes, Kansas City.
Kentucky-HOracG b. Ashton,
Flemingsburg.
New MeXico-Chas. Bull, White
Oaks.
Tennessee. w. Clark, Ripley.
Texas-D. W. Nash, CuerO.
West Nirginia-E. Hess Rein
hart, ShepherdstOwn.
WiscOnsin-William \. Heimak,
Chiffon; John Finch, SteVenspOint;
John Dove, EdgertOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Michigan,s state ELECTION.

DETROIT, Mich. April 3. 49, Michigan
votes today for supreme judge, regents Of
state university and for judges of the
various circuits. All the parties have
tickets in the field. but the leading candi-
dates are of course those selected by the
two great parties. Judge Frank A. Hooker
is the Republican candidate for supreme
Judge and Judge George II. Durand is
the choice of the Democracy, Judge
Hooker was born a little over forty
years ago at Hartford, Conn. His grand
father was the somewhat celebrated DR.,
Nathaniel Hooker and his father was
James 5. Hooker, an enterpriSing
contractor and builder He came to
Michigan early In life, graduated
from the law school at Ann Ar
Dor in 1865. He was prosecuting
Attorney of EatontOwn county for sew
eral wears. and in 1878 became Judge of
the Fifth Judicial Circuit. After eleven
years in this position he was elected to
the Supreme bench, for which office he Is
now again running, having filled 1t sim
ply for the few months that remained of
Judge MOrSe's term, the latter having
been nominated for governor by the
Democrats. Durand is an able Demo
cratic lawyer who became promi-
dent as David b. Hill man during the
anti-national convention campaign. All
bitterness between the factions has been
settled, however, and Judge Durand has
the ardent support of Don N. Dickinson.
The two tickets are:
Republican. Office. Democratic
f. A. Hooker Sup. Justice G.. II. Durand
+. Fletcher. Regent. H. A. Harmon
Ii. kiefer. Regent. b. Bunker
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Cotton at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, April 3.-Glenny
& Co. say: Liverpool closed till
Wednesday. New York at | p. IN.
was Is points lower and New Or
leans opened points lower, May
losing several more points as the
call proceeded. At noon it stood
seventeen under Thurday and
closed with May sol a S.O2. \
decline was due to the position of
spot cotton and not unloading.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
A Houston Negroes Trouble.

Julius Porter, a Houston tough,
was caught stealing a ride on one
of the southern Pacific trains this
morning and was arrested by Spc-
cial Officer Norman. He is strong
fellow and resisted the officer,
who called for aid. y man stepped
up and a rope was tied around the
negroes waist and he was safely
lodged in Jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
1t Was His Own Son.

New YORK, April 3.-Berlin cables say
the man who recently attempted to take
the life of Klaudius VasCary. the Hun
garian Prince Primate, turns out to have
been the Princes own son. His mother
was the former mistress OF the Primate,
and the young man used this fact to eX-
tort money from his father, whenever he
wished it. When his increasing demands
were refused by Vascary, he grew des-
perate and shot at the Prince, but for
tunately missed him. The young man was
Rio De JaneirO.
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Monmouth Stakes Close.

New YORK, April 3-Monmouth Park
announces number of stakes to close to
day. There are twelve events provided
fol-; two-year ODDS. with added money
ranging in value from $500 to g 500.
Nine contests are for three-y eaT-OldS,
with added money varying from $1,000 to
81, 800. Fourteen events are for the three
Vear-OId stakes
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Turning Them Out Fast.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Max
well today appointed ll9 fourth
class postmasters. Illinois heads
the list with 10, Kentucky with Is,
Missouri II, Maine ID, Tennessee
-, Virginia and Indiana each.
The total number of postotfices of
all classes is found to be $1,000.
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Ann Arbor Strike Decision.

TOLEDO, April 3.-The United States
court room was crowded this morning
TO hear the decisions of Judges Kicks and
Taft in the two cases growing ont of the
Ann ArbOr strike. Judge Kicks decision
in the cases of eight engineers and fire.
men arraigned for contempt of court,
was first delivered amidst breatheSS at
tentiOn. 1t was not as radical as the men
feared, and does not assume to compel the
men to work against their will. Notice
OF appeal was at once given, by Frank
Hurd, attorney for the defendants. After
Judge Picks decision was rendered in the
case OF the engineer and tiremen. He
then proceeded to read the decision Of the
self and Judge Taft in motion
of the Ann Arbor railway company, ask
ing for temporary injunction against
Chief Arthur, restraining him from isSu-
ing any order which shall require or com
mand any employee Of the defendant
railroads to refuse TO receive, handle
or deliver any cars OF freight in course of
transportation from one state 10 another
from and to the Ann ArbOr railroad, and
prohibiting him from in any way, directly
or indirectly endeavOring to persuade or
induce any of the employees OF the
railway companies whose lines connect
with Ann ArbOr not to extend To said
company the same facilities for inter-
change of interstate traffic as are extend
ed by said companies to other railways
The decision. which was written
by Judge Taft, grants the iDiuncture
prayer for, and declares that II the mem
berS Of Brotherhood in obedience to rule
twelve, boycott freight. they become
guilty of criminal conspiracy against
their country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Stones and Spasms.

While little child, aged four years,
was standing on the pavement on Blum
street this morning, another child, a little
older came by and assaulted it picking up
a handful of small rigid stones and dust,
throwing them into its eyes, binding the
child and throwing it into commissions.
The injured child was taken into the
house of it's parents, family named Gray,
who Immediately sent for a physician
who pronounced the condition of the
child CRITICAL
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A Horse Stolen.

Christian GOtthardt went to the
city marshaI's office this morning
and reported that his sOrrel horse
was stolen yesterday from his
stable near TESTS store. Mr.. Gott-
hardt had not left the barn long
when he returned and the animal
was missing. The authorities will
investigate the case.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Lasker Versus ShowaIter.

KoKoMo. Ind, April 3.--The chess
games between E. LaSker, the champion
OF Europe, and Jackson w. ShowaIter.
the champion of America, which were
postponed on March 20, are to begin here
today. They play ten games for purse
of s., 900 and the worlds championship.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
MRS. ROSETTA HEADY,

Complexion Specialist, directed by the
Drs. Reynolds, treats al manner OF facial
blemishes, viz: FreCkles, Moth, Tan,
Eruptions, Moles. Warts and SupertluouS
Hair; fills out wrinkles and rounds up the
face n : il should naturally be. Only SCI
eptific and rational means employed. La
dies call and investigate. Room 10, Reuter-
building. 432t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03

An old woman called at the
police station this morning and
made an affidavit against Mexican
woman, charging her with cruel
treatment to her little children.
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Anti-Home Rulers Meet.

BELFAST, April 3.-The great anti
Home Rule demonstration here today
promises a peck of trouble. Precautions
have been taken to prevent disturbances.
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TELEGRAPH
Crisp News Of This Gay Concerning
ImpJrtant Occurrences.
Sent Special to The Light by the
Associated Press and South
ern Afternoon Press Assn.
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-General
forecast until s p. m. Tuesday
For East Texas, Northwest Okla
homa and Indian Territory: fair
northwesterly winds, cooler Tues
day.
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THE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential to the production of the most
perfect and popular laxative remedy
known, have enabled the California Fig
Syrup Co. TO achieve great success in
the reputation OF its remedy, Syrup of
Figs, as it is conceded to be the universal
laxative. For sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
Autumn Races.

LITTLE Rock, April 3.-The annual
spring meeting Of the Little Rock Jockey
club begins here today.
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The DAVIS Baseball Game.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 3.-Harvard
is scheduled to play the Matthew College
nine on the home grounds today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-04-03
ARARGAIN FOR. PRINTERS.

For Sale: 500 lbs. of Brewer Roman,
fair cond ition, abundance of sorts, at
| Is and 20 cents pound. Address,
II 81 If T. B. JOHNSON, LIGHT ONCE.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
BERLIN.

Strawberries will be very plentiful
around here and the prospect is good for
several thousand dollars of Uncle Sam 9
finding its way into the pockets of our
farmers.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged tor the Buckingham High School
commencement exercises on the evening
Of June ist. The best musical talent of
the town has been enlisted and those
who attend will be well repaid.
Berlin's Democratic Postmaster has not
yet been appointed.
Extensive preparations are being made
by the Baltimore & Eastern Shore Rail
road Co. for running large excursions 10
Ocean City this summer II is not be-
lieved that the Chicago Fair will materi-
ally lessen the number ot visitors to our
popular seaside resort Mayor Wilson
and family went down TO their cottage
yesterday.
Mr. Parsons. of the firm of Harrison &
Parsons. returned this week from New
York and Philadelphia, where he has
been replenishing the firms stock of
goods.
Look out for Harrison d Parsons bar
gains.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
FOUGHT FOR LIFE WITH
EAGLES.
Two Furious Birds Beaten OF by
u BOy and Dog.

MALONE, N. Y, May 21.-Attacked by
two furious golden eagles. Fred Dezener
n l3-year old boy. was knocked off his
horse and would have been torn To pieces
by the birds of prey but for the protec-
tion OF a rubber overcoat and the timely
aid of a faithful dog
DeZener works for Frank Winkley, a
farmer at Belmont, and during rain
Thursday was sent after the cows The
cows had wandered into maple sugar
orchard for shelter, and just before reach
ing the trees the boy saw two eagles rise
from the ground. As he came near, both
birds swooped down upon HIM. striking
with beaks and talons
DeZener was knocked from the horse,
and both eagles followed him. continuing
their attack A dog was with the boy
and at once attacked one bird. while the
boy, seiZing stick, made the best fight
he could with the other, finally dealing IL
blow that stunned it,
Dezener then quickly took of mitten
and drew ii over the eagles head, ena-
bling him TO hold it. and hurried back to
the house with his prize. The other bird
was driven away by the dog.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
THE COMING CONVENTION,
OF Christian EndeavOr Societies
of Worcester County.

Preparations are being made To en-.
tertain the delegates 10 the county con-
vention Of the Christian Endeavor Socie-
ties, which meets here on June Sth in the
NJ. +. Church. Following is the order oi
exercises OF the Convention:
THURSDAY MoRNISG-Consecrati
Services 5. +. Carey, President, POGO
moke City.
Reading of Minutes of permanent
organization effected at Salisbury.
Welcome Address Rev ID. B. Fiizser
aid, Snow Hill.
Response. on behalf of Delegates s-Wm
+. King. Pocomoke City
Greeting from State Union.
Pastors impression Of Christian En-
deavor Movement.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON Prayer and
Praise Service
Open Conference, conducted by III,
President.
Our Music and how to improve ii?
Our Look out Commiitee-what il /.
doing and what il should do?
Our Young Men-and how shall ",
win them:
andshaking-ihe good il accomplish
es.
Address: Loyalty to our Pledge
Rev. II. l.. Elderdice. Pocomoke City.
THURSDAY EvENiNG-Song Service.
Address The Complete Chrlstian"-a
Christian Endcavorer-Rev +. s. futile
Pocomoke City.
Address. "The Value of Time" "-Rev
J. $. IIowk, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
Court Proceedings.

Court adjourned on Monday after try
gis were found guilty of assaulting VIM
Broadwater, and sentenced TO one yeal
each in the Maryland House of Correc
ton.
Emma Duflield was found guilty of en-,
tering the home of Mrs. Julia Wilson
last winter and stealing therefrom Ger.
tain clothing. She was sent TO the State
Penitentiary for five years She is q
confirmed thief.
Handy Fassitt, a colored youth Of Berlin
who was put in Jail the 2Sth of February
charged with raping Ida Ayars. small
colored girl, was indicted and tried be
fore the Court. Not guilty lie was az
forwards tried for carrying concealed
weapons Ia black jack and Gas fined ten
dollars and cost and 10 be re-committed
until the same was paid.
Will Collins, colored, charged with
breaking into house belonging TO Mr.
II. s. Stevenson and taking therefrom Z
gun which he claimed was his property
was not indicted and the Court ordered
his release from Jail, where he had spent
the winter.
Edward Carey and William Mills. col
ored, charged with entering a store IN
Berlin and stealing candy. etc. were re
leased from Jail, no indictment being
found against them.
Elijah Coffin, charged with assaultine
Conover Dennis, was released from jan
where he had spent five days. No in
dictment.
In the attachment case of Dirickson rs
Showell. the attachment was quashed on
motion of defendant. Messrs. Wilson &
Collins for Dirrickson and William T.
Dickerson for Shovel.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
w. &. r. L. Entertainment.

A public meeting was held at McAllen's
Hall, the headquarters for the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. last Friday
evening. The program was interesting
throughout, and the audience large and
appreciative.
Miss Minnie Vincent read very pretty
selection. and carefully prepared and
beautiful paper on God and Home and
Native Land read by Miss Margaret
Spence is deserving of special mention.
Several fine quartettes were rendered by
Mrs. Thomas p. Selhy, Misses Vincent
and Townsend and Mr.. II. J. McAllen.
Rev. r. T. Conrseys solos were greeted
with heartiest applause. The address of
the evening was delivered by Rev. q. l..
Morrow. who treated his theme "The
Liquor Traffic cannot be Legalized with
out Sin" in very able manner
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
Christian Endeayor Society

a meeting of delegates from the Chris.
tian Endeavor Societies of the Presbyter.
ian and Methodist Protestant Churches
of this town met at the NJ. p Parsonage
on Monday evening to make arrange.
ments for the County Convention of the
Endeavor Societies, which meets in the
NJ p. Church of Snow Hill on June sth.
Mr.. J. Samuel Price was selected TO pre-
side and G. Marion Dryden as secretary
Following are the Committees On music
Miss Melissa Parsons, Mrs. John l. Stur-
gis. Mrs. ID. Il. Fitzgerald, Mrs. q. l.
Morrow. Messrs. B. r. Truitt and G
Marion Dryden.
On Entertainment II j. Dryden
Misses NJ. Spence. Annie Dorman, Melisa
Parsons, G. Carmean, Ida Ellis, Messrs
B. T. Trutt and Paul Jones
On Decoration.-Mrs q l.. Morrow
Mrs ID. B. Fitzgerald. Mrs. G. l.. Vincent
Miss Katie Timmons. Miss Lillian Clay
vile, Messrs. J. +. Durr and Allie Mad
dox.
Rev. ID. Il Fitzgerald was selected tc
make the address of welcome The con
vention promises to he well attended and
of much interest To those engaged il
Christian Endeavor work.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
To the Public.

The Building Season" is again upon
and more complete stock OF materials
than we have ever carried before. in fact
our warerooms having about 5000 feet
of Floor Space are solid fulr'
Our ten years experience in this line
has taught us your needs and in buying
we have tried to provide for your de-
mand We keep Building Materials and
do not keep anything else and if you are
building we can do you good by giving
you advice uhat cost us money! free of
charge even il you do not deal with us.
We are in position to name prices as low
as any Dealer in this land, since we buy
direct from the manufacturers. Our stock
embraces all sizes. Sash, Doors. Blinds,
Moulding. &c. New styles in mantels,
and brackets mantels. Lime hail, cement
plaster. fine clay chimney pipe. sewer
pipe &c. Glass. oil and putty. Pumps,
points and pipe-Nails. locks. hinges &c.
Tin and Felt Roofing and in fact anything
you may need about building or repair
ing. We have ON hand a large lot of
Nails bought direct from Manufacturers
aud received before the advance in price.
We bought them TO sell.
We do Roofing and Spoutinc and set
tie Driven Wells anywhere on short
notice.
We have tried to treat you right in the
past and only want an opportunity Ia
continue To do so. Awaiting your favors
We Remain. Yours truly.
W. ID. CORDDRY & son,
Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
\ NARROW ESCAPE!
The Family Of ThOs. DOvcreaUX
Awake tO Find their Home
i'm Flames

The family of Mr.. Thomas Dcvereaux,
residing about three miles from Snow
Hill. came near being cremated last Mon.
day night. The Devereaux family consists
of Mr. Thomas Devereaux and wife, a
lame son and two grown daughters
Misses Susie and Maggie. Miss Lille
Duffy, of Snow Hill. spent Monday night
with the young ladies. All retired early
and slept serenely until about halt-past
ten o'clock when they were awakened by
the rooms being full of smoke, aud the
roaring and cracking of flames The
house was on fire and burning iiercely
the roof Of the back building was already
falling in. CONSERVATION prevailed. Only
thoughts of saving their lives filled the
minds of those surrounded by the wall of
fire and they hastened out of the Iui;ding
barefooted and clad only in their night
r0bes-pulling the feather beds after
them. They cried loudly for help but the
only one to respond was their married
sister, Mrs Ritchie, who lives hard by and
Ernest Mills and another young man who
while in the river fishing. were attracted
thither by the blaze. The only thing that
could he done by the unfortunate ones
was To endcavor To save such things as
remained in the vicinity of the fire. All
the chickens were burned up with their
coops. but Mr.. Devereaux did manage 10
save his horse and cart. Within thirty
minutes from the time the fire was discov-
cred nothing was left of il but big heap
of glowing Goals and ashes and a tower
ing chimney.
Mr.. Edgar Bratten had spent the even
Ing at Mr.. Dewitt Fook's house. on the
other side of town, and was on his way
home when he saw the fire and imme-
diately hurried to the scene taking mp
States Attorney Jones as he went through
town. When they arrived they found the
ladies huidled together ON the two
feather beds. and although the night WAS
pleasant they were shivering from the
cold and excitement Mr.. Bratten tender
Ell them his overcoat and carriage robes
and took Mrs. Devereaux and her daugh-
ters in his carriage to the home of Mrs
Ritchie, and afterwards brought Miss
Duffy To her home in Snow Hill. As Mr.
Devereaux and his family lost nearly
everything they had Of this worlds
goods. the people of Snow Hill Immediate
ly set To work ON Tuesday to make up a
purse for them and before night liberal
amount had been contributed.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27

The Building of a New Jail Re-
comm ended The Aims House
I'm Good Condition.

The following reports from the Grand
Jury and Aims House Committees were
submitted to Court last week
JAIL COMMITTEE.
To the Hon. Circuit Court IF Worcestc,
County We the members of the Grand
Jury for the May term 1893, beg leave to
make the following report. We. on tins
the 18th of May, visited the Jail. which
we found as clean as Il can well be kept
as the condition and architecture of the
structure will permit The whole build
ing appe ars to be very much out of order
some of the wood. work is rotten and the
walls appear to he bullying or pressing
apart, leaving space between the floor:
and walls. Many of the window panes
have been broken out and not replaced
We therefore recommend that new jail
be built as soon as possible. II that is
not practicable, we recommend that the
present one be repaired without delay
All of which we submit.
|. r. Costen, Chairman of Committee
r. J. Dryden of H., Jas p. Blaine, J. T.
Godfrey, r. w. Coloney, NJ. S. Hudson,
A. NJ. Johnson. A. J. Powell.
AIMS HOUSE COMMITTEE.
To the Hon. Circun Court Of Worcester
County We the members OF the Grand
Jury. for the May term, 1898. beg leave
to make the following report: We, on
this the 10Th day of May visited the Aims
House of Worcester County, which we
found In the following condition, viz:
That portion occupied by the white in.
mates was clean aud everything rs com.
Portable as could he expected. The col.
ored department was found in excellen,
conditions; the chairman of the Committee
who has been familiar with the premises
for many years, declaring it to be in ths
best condition he ever saw il. The build
ing was nicely whitewashed and was in
good order The out buildings were in
bad repair. Cattle sheds are needed
The farm is well managed and the stock
in good condition, looking as if it had
been well kept.
DE Witt &. Fooks, Chairman of Com
mittee, A. T. Clark, John W. Bunting, =.
p. c. Colburn, J. F. Evans, b. +. Bonne.
vile, X. J. Baker. Daniel G. Bethards.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
To Improve the State House.

The last Legislature made an appropri-
alton for improvements nj the State
House and in the executive mansion,
which the Governor will utilize shortly
Early in June he will advertise for bids
for articles needed in rcnovaiing the
executive chamber and the mansion. A
new safe, new drapery, furniture. a case
for filing official papers and documents
will be required in the executive office a
new carpet is badly needed for the House
of Delegates, while the mansion wants
thorough Overhauling, including repaper-
ing and new furniture. Much of the furni.
,ure now in use in the mansion is the
private property of Governor Brown
The accumulation of old books and docu-
ments taken from the cellar under the
State House, which are useless To the
State, but may he valuable to private
parties, will he disposed of shortly. The
Governor, Who has list Of them, will
advertise the books for sale. They will
weigh eight or ten tons.
Democratic messenger., 1893-05-27
Dr. Talmage Will Remain.

BROOKLYN, n. V, May 2l-In the
presence of congregation that crowded
the immense Tabernacle 10 the doors
this morning the Rev. +. De Witt Tai.
mage officially announced that the float
ing debt of the Tabernacle had been
liquidated, and that his remaining with
the church as its pastor was assured DR.
Talmage announced before preaching his
sermon that next Sunday there will be
jubilee services at the church in com
memoration of the extinction of the float
ing debt. The day will be made mem
orable one in the history Of the taberna-
r.ln