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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-09-21
How Otto solms Paid His Taxes
Written for the LIGHT.


Written for the LIGHT.
Prof. Otto Solms held twenty dollar
claim against the city. and was n fused
payment by the auditor because he had
been reported on the delinquent tax list Il.
The Professor became very indignant and
went to the mayor aud made an eloquent
protest; the wolf was at the door" OF
the SOlmeS' residence. but the mayor was
obdurate and the Professor retired to
seek redress elsewhere. For several days
the matter was in agitation when Mr..
Solmes. accidentally discussed the situa-
ton in the presence of Capt. Nat Lewis.
the Captain generously offered
to lend Professor Solms $50
towards paying his taxes If he (SolmS)
could raise the balance: the professor
accepted the generous offer aud proceeded
to the collectors office. Capt Lewis, in
stead of advancing the cash, gave his due
bill and the professor received his tax re-
ceipt and his $50 voucher. Capt Lewis
then escorted the professor 30 the bank
and when the warrant was caShed re-
Ceived the money. The professor is
dreadfuly puzzled over the whole trans
action. How does it happen that Capt.
Lewis can give'hiS duebil for delinquent
taxes?
Is this new method of entropping de-
linQuent taxpayers? Does Captain Lewis
stand in with the collector? Why could
not he, the professor. have given his due
bill? And great many other unSoIved
ploblemS present themselves to his mind;
besides the professor finds himself in
the newspapers as charged with $50
lawyers fee for advice. H. Is really a
funny tax episode. In The DARK.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-09-21
The Last Day.

Up to date the district clerk and
his deputies have filed 1872 suits to
be tried i'm the Forty-tifth and
Thirty-seventh district courts in
the ensuing October term of court.
Today is the last day for filing
suits to be tried at the next term
of the district courts. All suits
filed after today will be tried in the
November term.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-09-21
DR.. Clifford Has Returned.

DIR. G. G. Clifford has returned
from his summer vacation and re-
sumed practice. During his alb
sence from the city he was in regu-
lar attendance at Prof. Pratt's
Surgical Clinics, Chicago, where
for four hours daily he familiarized
himself with all the latest in "Ori-
fetal surgery"
Office hours from 10 to II a. m.
from 3 to . p. m. and at 7 p. m.
during which time special atten-
ton will be given to diseases of the
nose, throat and lungs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-09-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued
yesterday evening in the county
clerks office as follows:
Max Noigt and Anna Stricken,
f. f. Hammond and Julia f.
MarAey, Henry Grandjcan and
Mary Robson.
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SPECIAL IN BLACK HOSE.

Ladies we have some eXtraOr-
binary bargains in ladies and
children's fancy and Ethiopian
black hose, special low prices this
week. MOKE's MILLINERY Co.
92l st
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CITY LOCAL NEWS,
-DR. Won KoEHR1Ne, ART,

DIR. Won KOEHRINe, ART.
Office q res. 229 Garden ST., tel. 476. 6 Is tt
DIR. S. BURG, late physician of the
Imperial Hospital of Vienna. Residence
next TO old shooting hall. Tel. 1922. Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel. 494.
661y
LOANS on furniture without
removal. J. NJ. EMERSON Co. 26 If
Call on F. & r. Simmang for
, wines and liquors. rs If
Call on Mccormick & Co., Embalmers
and Undertakers. 300 Commerce st. 7-3-1m
Anything in wines, liquors or
cigars, at F. q R. Simmang'. If
-Silurian Water, the best; F. &
R. Simmang, agents. rs tt
Try the new Champagne
Beer, now on sale at all saloons.
Call for it. 7161m
Mineral Wool in any quantity
at Pauly & Dielmann's, 300 East
Commerce street. 8 D I'm
Chief Detective Hughes re-
ports that business in his depart
ment is duller than he has expert
enced for several years.
Fire broke out IN the dining
room of w. f. Roach's residence
Tuesday evening, caused by the
overturing of lamp by a cat.
But little damage was done.
By purchasing your building
materials from a reliable house
you will run no risk of being de-
ceived. Pauly q Dielmann, own
ers of the Granite Building, are
recognized judges of Building ma
terials and handle the very best
and guarantee all as represented.
9 4 I'm.
Bear in mind that Frank J.
Beitel keeps builders hardware and
lumber at the international and
Great Northern depot. If
The regular rates of the LIGHT
for advertising amateur journals
is 20 cents line.
-Sheern & Burnett, undertakes,
259 Commerce street. Tel. 1l5.
-KARL'S CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood Purifier, gives freshness and clear
ness to the Complexion and cures Consti-
patton, Csc. soc.
-SHILOH'S CURE is sold on guaran
tee. 1t cures Incipient Consumption. 1t
is the best Cough Cure. Only one cent a
dose. rs cts, so cts. and Sl.00.
HENRY HOEKE, dealer in hay,
grain, bran and other feed, 221 n.
Flores street, tel. SIG. 773m.
BEST Cord and Stove Wood,
Coal, Hay and Grain, Sunset Wood
Go. Telephone 81. sc If
Breeding, Welsh & Breeding
dentists, Alamo Fire ms. bldg. 1y
Champagne Beer is pure,
healthy, invigorating and
sparkles like champagne.
Z 16 I'm
The finest mixed drinks can be
had only at Cooley's Register
Alamo Plaza. 322 If |
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LADIES, PLEASE WATCH.

Ladies, look out for the greatest
millinery exhibition which ever oc-
Cured here. Special notice will be
given. MOKE'S MILLINERY Co.
92l st
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SATURDAY. SATURDAY.

Our leading Cincinnati custom
made shoes all styles and sizes,
sold on this street at $500, your
choice $1.95. WOLFF MARX. 9212t
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NEW HOUSE WRAPPER.

Ladies did you see the house
wrappers we are selling for $1.25,
$3.50 and $1.75 come for them
quick for those prices, they won't
keep long. MOKE's MILLINERY Co.
st.
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SOME SPECIALTIES.

Children's Dresses, Misses White
Flannel Eaton Sits, Ladies' House
Wrappers in all kinds of material
and an immense line of Silk Waists
just received.
81 3t MOKE'S MILLINERY Co.
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WOLFF & MARX.

Offer for Saturday only, ladies
custom made shoe at Sl.95.
$3.50 WOLFF q MARX $l.95.
9-2l-2t
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Help the Orphans,

There will be musical and literary
entertainment given by the children of
the Protestant Orphans Home, at the
First Presbyterian church., Thursday
evening, Sept. 81. Tickets 25 cents;
Children half price. A worthy cause,
everyone should buy ticket. 913tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-09-21
Just Received.

Tailor hats new lines just in
MOKE's MILLINERY Co, st.
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ELL HEADS LETTER HEADS,

Cards, envelopes, and al kinds of com |
mercial p; nting done: ne LIGHT Office |
The record-union., 1893-05-05
GERMAN ARMY BILL.
Chancellor Caprivi Foreshadows tt
Defeat of the Measure.

Chancellor Caprivi Foreshadows the
Defeat of the Measure.
BERLIN, May 4. - Discussion on the
army bill continued in the Reichstag to-
day, Richter, leader of the Friess1nnigne
party vigorously denouncing the meas
ure, and Caprivi upholding it. Rebel,
Social Democratic leader, repeated and
emphasized the arguments of Richter.
After the debate the Reichstag ad-
journed, and numerous party caucuses
were held. Chancellor Caprivi went
away from the session in good humor, as
the seceders from the Friessinninge party
continued to vote with Won Huene, and
if he can secure twelve votes from the
Center the Chancellor counts upon a
small majority for the bill. On the other
hand, the Alsatian Deputies have arrived
in full force, vowing they will vote
against the bill.
At meeting of the Federal Council to-
day Chancellor Caprivi announced that
the Emperor had signed rescript dis
solving the Reichstag, and was only
awaiting the rejection of the army bill
to promulgate the rescript.
THE OPPOSITION WILL CARRY THE DAY
LONDON, May 4.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says: "Only
a miracle can now save the army bill
since Alsatians have decided to oppose it.
One of the imperial Secretaries is con-
vinced that the Government will be
beaten by a majority"
The record-union., 1893-05-05
WORK OF TRAIN wREcKERs.
An Obstruction Placed on the LAX,
Erie and Western Track.

An Obstruction Placed on the Lake
Erie and Western Track.
LIMA Ohio, May Am attempt was
made tonight to wreck the Western ex-
press on the Lake Erie and Western
road. There was a heavy shipment of
money on the train, and that was what
the wreckers were after. At the foot of
grade about three-quarters of a mile
west of Paxton, H., near a curve, an
obstruction of ties spiked together was
placed across the track. The robbers lay
In ambush. The express train was be-
hind time, and the right of way given to
the second-class passenger train. This
train came against the obstruction, and
the engine and two coaches were ditched.
No one was injured, but great excitement
prevailed. A heavy freight train fol-
lowed the accommodation closely.
The flagman started back, when he was
suddenly confronted by highwayman
with revolvers and compelled to return
to the wreck. The brakeman notified the
train crew, who started in body and
were not molested. After stopping the
freight an alarm was sent over the wire
to both Paxton and Peoria. Great ex-
citement prevailed at both places, and a
posse was promptly organized for the
purpose of securing the surrounding
country in search of the fugitives, but
without result
The record-union., 1893-05-05
A COUNTRYMAN DONE UP.
RELIEVED OF A LARGE SUM BY
BUNCO STEERERS.
Three of the Party Locked Up In Jail
Tho Fourth Escapes With
the Money.
Special to the RECnRn-ITNInN

special 10 Ine hECORD-UNION.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-Gus Sinclair.
Robert l.. Fay and John Randolph, three
notorious bunco steerers, are in Jail as a
result of an extraordinary swindle sue
cessfully perpetrated on Gerard Remy OF
Eureka, by which they, with several con-
federates, secured over 81, 800.
Several weeks ago Remy was relieved
of Sl70 by the three men in a saloon near
Golden Gate Park, and the following dav
he went to the saloon again to do some
private detective work, and to try and get
his money back. He was approached by
stranger, who introduced himself as
Detective Thomson, and informed Remy
that he would assist him. He proposed a
plan by which Remy and himself should
get into game of poker with the three
men, and when there was large pot on
the table Thomson would place the men
under arrest and return Remy's money,
The Eureka man fell into the trap and
the game was soon started. Remy lost
steadily and was soon out $3.50, all the
cash he had. Then he drew a check for
$1,000 on Eureka bank and quickly lost
that. Thomson then pretended TO place
the gamblers under arrest, captured the
money and also pretended to destroy
Remy's check. He induced Remy to Sc
crete himself for several days, in
forming him in the meantime that
the gamblers were being tried in the
Police Court. He also induced Remy to
draw another thousand-dollar check, to
be used, as he said, as evidence in the
cases.
Thomson then disappeared, and Remy
finally made the discovery that his de-
tective friend was the chief of the
swindlers; that all his money was gone,
and the check also had been cashed. He
notified the police, and Sinclair, Fay and
Randolph were arrested, but Thomson
has not been found vet
The record-union., 1893-05-05
DIAMOND SMUGGLING,
Rich Find Made by the New York
Police.

BROOKLYN On. ". May A young
woman who within the past few days
pawned between $500 and $500 worth of
diamond jewelry in this city was arrested
tonight in a Grand-street pawnshop.
When taken to police headquarters she
said her name was Jennie Dale, and she
lived at 81 Berry street. The police went
to her home, and on the third floor found
a Frenchman who gave the name of Eu-
gene Leroux, and said he was the woman's s
husband. The apartment was searched,
and more than a thousand diamond rings
and forty diamond bracelets were found.
A jeweler was called 10 appraise the find.
and said the lot, which were of frat
quality, and, in his opinion, of foreign
manufacture, were worth about SSO,OOO
1t IS thought the goods were smuggled
into this country, and the man and
woman are agents of some persons
extensively engaged in smuggling. Both
Leroux and the woman were locked up.
The police are still prosecuting the in
vestigation, and expect soon to make
further arrests.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
EVANS AND soNTAG.
Rumors That the Government Has
Taken a Hand in the Pursuit.

Rumors That the Government Has
Taken Hand in the Pursuit.
SAN FRANCISCO, May At is rumored
that the United States Government will
take hand in the pursuit of the notorious
bandits, Evans and Sontag. Troop B,
Fourth Cavalry, has been ordered to the
vicinity of Visalia, where the outlaws
have been repeatedly seen. 1t has been
supposed that the troop was going to
police the Sequoia National Park, but the
statement has been made that the real
mission of the soldiers is to capture the
outlaws, who have for so long success
fully escaped the State authorities. Under
the law Evans and Sontag are outlaws,
having openly defied the authorities and
killed persons who were in their pursuit,
and tampered with the United States
mails
The record-union., 1893-05-05
PREVENTED AN ATTACHMENT.
Receivers Appointed for the National



JERSEY CITY On. j., May 4.-Chancel-
lor McGill tonight appointed George w.
Loper and E. F. G. Young receivers for
the National Cordage Company. The re-
ceivers were appointed on application of
counsel for the cordage company. Re-
ceiver Loper is Treasurer of the COM
pany, and Young is President of the First
National Bank of Jersey City. The COM
pany has about s2,oOO,0 900 in bonds and
securities to pay off in few days, and it
was unable to meet the demands. The
petition for the appointment of receivers
was made for the purpose of protecting
the company's property against attach
ment. The receivers will give S2OO, 900
bonds,
The record-union., 1893-05-05
Special to the REcoRp.uS1oN.

MADRID, May 4.-La Epoca'S CORE
spondent at Barcelona interviewed Mar
tinez Campos regarding the statement
that the Cuban revolution was Matched in
the United States. He secuted the idea
of the American Government assisting
the Cuban refugees. He relied, he said,
on the good relations between Spain and
America, of which the visit of lnfanta
Eulalia and Don Antonio to Chicago
afforded an eloquent proof, and he was
convinced the American Government,
instead of fostering the movement, would
do its utmost to prevent any filibustering
expeditions being equipped or started
from American ports.
Campos did not display much conf
dence in the Colonial army in the event
of the rebellion becoming formidable, as
before the troops could be placed in the
field their pay, which is in arrears, must
be distributed and arrangements i'm
proved.
The news received here from Havana
yesterday, that the chief of the Cuban
rebels had surrendered, was received
with expressions of profound relief in
POALIlCdI anu CllC1tSs EopdUlSu
funds rallied per cent. to-day and Cuban
stocks per cent. Official dispatches
continue to represent the separatist move
ment as completely checked. Late this
evening advices from Havana, while to
the effect that the separatist movement
had collapsed entirely, show that the au-
thorities continue to observe every pre-
caution for checking any renewal of hos
tilities from Key West or San Domingo,
where exiles are still clustering and
threatening.
THE NEWS DOUBTED.
MADRID, May 4.-There is considerable
excitement over the reports of the insur-
rection which has broken out in Cuba.
The last official dispatch from Havana,
announcing the submission of the insur-
gents to the Government, is received with
much doubt. 1t is now believed the dis
patch was colored to allay existing fears.
TRANQUILITY REIGNs.
NEW YORK, May 4.-The Spanish Con-
sui has received a dispatch confirming
the reports of the surrender of the band
of revolutionists under Sartorius, and
adding that tranquility reigns through
out the island.
NEWS AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, May 4. - Secretary
Gresham has received letter from the
United States Consul-General at Havana,
dated April 29th, forwarding copy of the
proclamation issued April 2Sth by the
Governor-General of Cuba declaring the
province of Santiago de Cuba in state of
siege. The Consul General says, accord
ing to the newspapers, the revolutionists
number about 100 persons, while rumor
gives the number all the way from 500 to
700 men. Secretary Gresham said this
morning that no kilograms had come to
him to-day, and he was not advised of
the reported surrender of the insurgent
bands.
No report of any contemplated fill
clustering expedition has been received
from the commander of the revenue cut
ter McLane, now stationed off the Florida
coast, and it is therefore inferred by the
revenue marine officials that no filibus-
tering movement has ever been in seri-
Gus contemplation, dispctahes from Key
West to the contrary, Notwithstanding.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
Behring Sea Arbitration.

PARIS, May 4.-F. r. Coudert con-
tinued his argument in behalf of the
United States to-day before the Behring
Sea Tribunal of Arbitration. In response
to question, Coudert said Copper Island
seals caught by pelagic sealers came to
the market as having been caught in
Japan. The British counsel exclaimed
in chorus: THAT is quite wrong" Cou-
dert anwered: I'VE have ample proof
that it is true. We have proof also that
three-fourths of the total number of skins
sold are those of'females."
The record-union., 1893-05-05
Special to the REcoRp.Ux1ox.

SAN Francisco, May Al. Raymond,
laborer employed in the grading camp
of a. Buckman on Sanchez street. be-
tween Twenty-first and Liberty streets,
was killed this morning by having a
large bank of earth fall in on him, and
crushing his head until his brains oozed
out. Every bone in his body was broken.
1t took his companions over two hours to
dig away the dirt which had covered him
over. Some of his -laborers no.
ticing the bank moving slightly warned
Raymond to look out, but the unfortu-
nate man was slow in moving, and. be-
fore he knew what struck him, he was
buried out of sight. The deceased was
about 40 years old. No one in the camp
knew where he resided. The body pre-
sented q horrible appearance at the
Morgue, being crushed out of all SEM
blance.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
ON THE TURF.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-Four and a
half fl longs, Carmel won, Tillie S. sec
ond, Button third. Time, O:57l.
Six and half furlongs, Greenhock
won, Charmer second, orta third. Time.
1:234.
One mile, Steadfast won, Red Cloud
second, Almont third. Time, LA.
One and one-sixteenth miles, Red Cloud
won. Martinet second, Wild Robin third.
Time, 1:5ll.
Six furlongs, Inkerman won, Broncho
second, Huguenot third. Time, l:l5t.
Six furlongs, Lady Levenn won, Sid
ney second, Vanity third. Time, 1:l6a,
The record-union., 1893-05-05
MURDERER HARRIS DOOMED.
Governor Flower Refuses to Commute
His Senrence

GOVernOr Flower HetuSeS to Commute
His Sentence.
SING SING On. W, May 4.-This after
noon the following message was received
at the prison from Albany: "The Gov
ernor will not interfere in CARLYLE W.
Harris case,''
Warden Durston Immediately went to
notify Harris. AS the Warden approached
the cell Harris arose from his cot. In
low, solemn tones, yet with kindly in
tonation, the new Warden, whom he had
never before seen, told the young wife
poisoner of the Governors refusal to inter-
fere in his behalf. Although the blow
must have been a terrible one, Harris.
according to the Warden, exhibited little
emotion. A spasmodic clutch at the bar
that shut out the life, liberty and all hope
of future happiness might have been
noticed momentarily, but instantly the
young man neryed himself for reply:
81 have the privilege of seeing my
mother again?" he asked in falterine
tones, before"
Then came moment of silence that
the compassionate Warden hesitated to
break in upon. Certainly" replied the
austere yet kindly man.
''Then please telegraph her to come and
see me as soon as possible he whis-
pered. and turned away despairingly.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
FIRE AT SANTA ROSA.

Prompt Action of Firemen Prevents n
Destructive Confiagration.
SANTA Rosa, May A fire broke out
in the Randall block, corner Fourth and
b streets. about II o'clock last night, and
for time it looked very much as if there
would be very destructive conhagra-
ton. The fire department responded
quickly to the alarm and the flames were
finally controlled. The fire originated in
Zola Hankel's millinery store. Her goods
are a total loss. They were valued at
about $500 and she had S40O insurance.
The Bon Marche millinery store and
Rohrer. Einhorn Il Co.'s dry goods store
were slightly damaged.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
STEAMSHIP ACAPULCO.
The Pacific Mail's Vessel Arrives a
san Diego.


san Diego.
SAN DIEGO, May 4.-The Pacific Mail
steamer Acapulco, Captain William A.
Clarke, arrived at s A. NJ. from Panama,
being delayed several days by head
winds. She brings I13 passengers, of
which thirteen debarked here. Among
the 700 tons of freight are 800 sacks OF
coffee and 800 boxes of fruit. There are
twenty-eight sailors aboard for the
steamer Alliance at Mare Island.
Among the passengers is the new Min
lister from Guatemala, Antonio Laza
Arriaia, accompanied by his Secretary.
Gilbert Gerney is en- route also to San
Francisco. to have a leg amputated. He
is the Englishman who was waylaid near
Mazatlan by brigands and shot in the
thigh.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
NORTHERN PACIFIC DEBT.
Ives Wfthdraws the Offer to Under
take Refundiug It

ANSS ~ NIGuQTdWS the Oner to Under-
take Refunding 1t.
New YORK, May 1.-THE Tribune saws:
letter has been sent the officers of the
Northern Pacific Railway by Brayton
Ives, President of the Western National
Bank, formerly Withdrawing an offer
made by him in behalf of powerful
syndicate to undertake the funding of the
floating debt of the Northern Pacific at
30 per cent. for five years. Ives says he
wrote this letter simply because previous
communication brought no answer from
the officers of the company. His action,
however, has revived in Wall street
criticisms that have been leveied against
the company's management. Some of
the stockholders express their views in
vigorous language. The proposition of
the syndicate was made most courteously
and has been treated with contemptuous
silence.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
AT Los ANGELES.
POET SANTA MONICA

Placed on an Equal Footing With San
Pedro.
Los ANGELES, May 4.-The Collector
OF Port this morning received an order
from the Secretary of the Treasury di-
recting him to station one of his deputies
at Santa Monica, that being made SUBJ
port of entry to the customs district of
Los Angeles, on an equal footing with
San Pedro, and means that vessels from
foreign ports can land at Santa Monica
snd discharge their cargoes.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
Accident at Rodeo.

RoDEo, May IL. c. Alvord, assistant
engineer on the night shift at the pack
ing-house. met with a very painful acci-
dent this morning. While working with
the machinery his right hand was caught
and badly crushed. He was taken to
Martinez, and it is thought that amputa-
ton at the wrist is necessary.
The record-union., 1893-05-05
MINISTER THOMPSON.

Reception rendered Him on His Ar
rival at Santa Rosa.
SANTA Rosa, May A reception was
rendered Hon. Thomas L. Thompson, the
newly appointed Minister to Brazil upon
his return here from Washington this
evening. He was met at the train by a
large delegation of prominent citizens,
headed by the Santa Rosa Band and the
Cadet Club. The large torchlight pro-
cession halted at Hopper's Hall, where
speeches were made by prominent citi-
zens of all parties. The new Minister
was warmly congratulated by his neigh