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The herald., 1893-10-27
REFUSED TO HAUL WINE.
A Kansas Railroad Refuses to Carry L
toxicatiug Liquor.

Kansas Railroad Refuses to Carry In
toxicatiug Liquor.
topeka, Kan, Oct. 26.-The first in
stance of railroad refusing TO convey
Intoxicating liquors was reported TO the
board of railroad commissioners today.
A Kansas City importing company sent
half barrel of wine over the Union
Pacific which. at st. Mary's, was to be
transferred to the st. Joe and Grand
Island road. The agent of the Grand
Island at st. Joe refused to accept the
wine, saying the state prohibitory law
provides that any common carrier shall
be guilty OF misdemeanor which trans
ports liquor which ia sold in violation oi
law. The board of railroad commits
sioners are unable to force the railroad
to carry the wine and it will be returned
to Kansas CITY.
The herald., 1893-10-27
A Sad Awakening.

In one Of Theodore Hooks stories the
bridegroom, departing with his bride
for their honeymoon, is disturbed by a
continual tapping on the floor of the
post chaise. II begins to bother him ex-
ceedingly. "What the deuce is that
noise?" at last he mutters. "It is moth
ing, darling" answers the bride sweet
ly. "It is only my wooden Leg" Only
that, and nothing more. She had got
accustomed to it from long use, but the
information put him out exceedingly
and caused GOODNESS which was perma-
The herald., 1893-10-27
italian ReyauRa.

LONDON, Oct. 26.-A dispatch to the
Times from Zanzibar says: A lieuten-
ant attached to the Italian steamer st.
Affeta, was recently stabbed and killed
al Merkah, a seaport town of East
Africa His death was avenged by the
bonn mbardment of Merkah, during which
a number of Somalis were KILLED and
considerable damage done to the town.
The herald., 1893-10-27
Light on a Dark Subject.

NEw York. Oct. 26.-Recent dis
patches from Hayti throw new light on
the sinking of the gunboat Alexander
Petcon, which WAS said to have gone
down in hurricane near Cape Tiburon.
1t appears now that the vessel was sent
to the bottom by paid agents of General
Manigat, leader of the revolutionary
party, which for years has been plotting
for the overthrow of President Hippo
lvte
The herald., 1893-10-27
The stewart win Contest.

New York, Oct. 26. The trial of the
euit of Alexander Stewart against ex-
Judge Henry Hilton was begun today
before Judge Daily in the court OF com
mon pleas. Ez-Judgs Curtis. in open
ing for the plaintiff, traced the pedigree
OF the client and showed his relationship
to the late Alexander T. Stewart, whose
will is involved in the suit. Ex-Judge
Curtis stated he would put the cousin OF
Stewart on the stand, for he had i'm
portant testimony to give,
The herald., 1893-10-27
OKLAHOMA ELECTIONS.

The Ad administration vindicated by a DEM
ocratic Majority.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-A telegram
has been received by Secretary Hoke
Smith, announcing: "The administra-
ton has been vindicated by large Dem
ocratic majority in the elections at
Perry, Oklahoma. The intention of the
telegram is to congratulate the secre-
tary on the fact that the method OF
opening the Cherokee strip does not
seem to meet so much dissatisfaction
as has been alleged.
The herald., 1893-10-27
A Rugiuess Hook,

Young Fish-There's a hook with a
nice worm on it.
Old Fish-Keep away from that.
Young Fish-Ive stolen lots of worms
off Of hooks.
Old Fish-Yes, but there isn't any
fashion plate reflected in the water this
time That hook belongs to freckled
faced boy, with ragged straw hat
New York Weekly.
The herald., 1893-10-27
Keeping Out of the way.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 26.-Three of the
principal witnesses for the prosecution
ef the McManus Dunn jury bribery
eases are keeping out of the way OF the
snbpenas that have been issued for
them. They are t. M. McFariane. one
of the jurors accused of accepting a
Aribe, and Dir. and Mrs. Curtis.
The herald., 1893-10-27
Missionary Work.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 26.--The reports of
the national convention of the Women's g
Foreign Missionary society of the M. E.
church, presented at today's session,
showed that the different branches con-
tributed $277 1893 for missionary work
during the past year, an increase OF
$11 ,947 over the year previous. The re-
port of the missionary papers showed
assets, $9621 and circulation about
OF 0nn
The herald., 1893-10-27
The silver Brlck Thief

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-The case of A. T..
Barker, who is accused Of completely in
stealing silver brick from the Idaho
exhibit at the worlds fair, was con-
tinued to November I'd. Barker was
held in $1,000 bonds on the charge of
burglary, and an equal amount to an
sWer to larceny charge.
The herald., 1893-10-27
A Sport Suicides.

New YORK. Oct. 26.-F. A. Lovecroft,
treasurer of Palmer's theater and assist
ant secretary of the Coney island Jockey
club. suicided by shooting this morning.
He was suffering from paresie.
The herald., 1893-10-27
German Rank Fajlure.

BERLIN, Oct. 27. - The Frankfurter
Zeitung announces the failure of the
Bank OF Pieffer & Hsrtdegon of Cas-
sci, with liabilities of 100000 marks.
Pfeiffar hes abaconded.
The herald., 1893-10-27
The Gunh,at Machia,.

New YoRK, Oct. 26.-The new gunboat
her trial trip. There is considerable
doubt as to her stability, and the report
of the government inspecting board at
Washington will be looked for anx-
iously.
The herald., 1893-10-27
An Eari,s Brother suicid es

LONDON, Oct. 26.-Captain Frederick
Charles Howard. brother of the earl Of
Howard and Effingham, committed sui
eide at his residence, "a Ayelyn Gardens.
Kensington, today. No cause is as
signed.
The herald., 1893-10-27
Women MiasIonnrias.

TOLEDO, o.. Oct. 26.-The eleventh
national convention of the Women's
Home Missionary society of the Method
ist Episcopal church opened at st. Paul's
church today.
The herald., 1893-10-27
ChapIain Hsddaway Dead.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Rev. Hadda-
way, chaplain of the house of represen-
tstiVes died this morning of Bright's
dieease
The herald., 1893-10-27
The Trenton D,sn,tar.

TRENTON, N. j., Oct. 26.-Neither OF
the three men killed in the wreck on
the Pennsylvania road last night have
been identified.
The herald., 1893-10-27
Runyon's Cred entiAIs.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-Hon. Theodore
Runyon, the new ambassador to Ger
many, presented his credentials this
morning and was cordially received by
the emperor.
The herald., 1893-10-27
NEW YORK BUILDERS STRIKE.

New YORK, Oct. 26.-Six hundred
men employed on the new buildings of
the Mutual Reserve Fund aud Postal
Telegraph company struck this morning
against the sub contractor, who refused
to discharge non-union men. The strike
may extend throughout the city. An
effort is being made to have the build
ing trades of Boston cooperate in the
atrike
The herald., 1893-10-27
A SERIES OF STRIKES BEGUN,
Colorado Coal Miners Strike for
Their Pay.
Street-Car Employees in st. Paul
Quit Work.
Work Suspended ON Several Large
Buildings in New York City Be-
cause of q Strike Against
Nom Unfon Men,

By the Associated Press.
DRIVER, Colo, Oct. 26.-Between 1000
and 1000 coal miners are on strike in
the Waisenburg district. about 900 at
Lcfavettee, and in consequences nearly
all the mines in the district are closed
down. The trouble threatens to spread
to every coal camp in the state.
A sTREET.CAR STRIKE.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 26.-The employees OF
the City Rapid Transit company to the
number of 400 struck this morning.
Not car on any line in the city, except
the Inter-U rban, which carries the
United States mail between st. Paul
and Minneapolis, lie running. The men
in Mime apolis are expected to join the
strike. So far all is quiet, though spe-
eial officers have been ordered out to
protect the compsny's property.
Some cable cars are running, with
the aid of men who refused to strike
and new men secured. Sixty men have
been discharged in Minneapolis, but no
strike has yet resulted.
The company also discharged over 100
men here. The superintendent claims
that the discharges were for good cause,
and not because the men belonged to q
union.
The men held meeting tonight and
are said to be awaiting orders from the
national organization to strike. Some
of the leaders announced that all the
men in st. Paul and Minneapolis will
60 out in the morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

II. R. Wood, of Corpus Christi, is
there.
Judge l.. S. Lawhon, of Flores
vile is here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durren, of Cuero
are in the city.
Nat SulZbacher has gone to Kan
sas city on business.
Col. r. M. Moore has gone to
Eagle Pass on business.
Leo Lohrberg, of Wagner &
Chabot, left for Chicago and other
points last Sunday.
Salachor Roqueta arrived in the
city yesterday after an absence of
two years spent in Salt Lake City.
Wash Shelly left for his home in
Rio Grande City yesterday morn
ing on the |. d q. n. south bound
train.
Tom Phelan left for Chicago
over the Southern Pacific last
night and will be gone about three
weeks.
Mrs. Jack Steele and son, of
Georgetown, who have been visit
ing in the city, left for home yes
terday.
II. II. Clarke, prominent man
of Key West, Fla, arrived in the
city last night. He is quartered at
the Maverick.
Mrs. j. J. Haynes, wife of a
prominent man of Laredo, arrived
in the city last night. She is
quartered at the Menger.
Mrs. Jno. a. Green, has returned
from her pleasant trip to the
Worlds fair, and says she is glad
to get back to San Antonio again.
Mr.. ID. Gregg and wife. accom-.
panied by his daughter, Miss An
ME d., of Luling, are visiting in the
city. The party is stopping at the
Maverick.
Miss Carrie Cotulla, daughter of
wealthy and prominent residents
at Cotulla,> on the International
and Great Northern, has arrived in
the city to attend school at the Ur-
suline convent.
Charles A. Brown, of Galveston,
brother of Henry NJ. Brown, the
popular stage manager of the
Grand opera house, will arrive in
the city this afternoon at o'clock
to spend week in the Alamo city
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Grand Opera House.

The Rogers Sisters met their en-
gagement at the Grand opera house
last night. 1t was very small
performance to very small audi
ence. Criticism, even the criticism
that damns, is as much out of place
as the Rogers Sisters were upon
the boards of the Grand. How the
management were seduced into
opening the house for such an in
competency, even on an off night,
is ineXplicable. 1t is fortunate that
the next attraction, Nellie McHen-
ry, is so we'll known in San Antonio
that no abortion like that Of last
night can prevent her having a
full house.
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Aroused by a Burglar.

About II o'clock last night Rosa
Gonzales, residing at No. So San
Saba street, was aroused from her
slumbers by an intruder, who,
while passing through her sleeping
apartment, evidently for the pur-
pose of committing theft, STUN
bled against q chair and made con.
siderable noise. The frightened
woman jumped up, ran out and
summoned the mounted police Of
ficers, but when they arrived the
disturber had fled for parts I'M
known.
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SHORT SNAPPERS.

The opposition is now working.
West End is also afflicted with
the cOw-bell nuisance.
The VaudeVilles are well patron
lied, for these dull times.
Parson Rigsby's Baby Ruth is
disowned by Col. Walker.
There is not a single good drive
in the Third ward leading to West
End.
The county Judge is not taking
any active dish" in the bond cleo
ton.
Some people spend a great deal
of time attending to other peoples
business.
1t begins to look like Charley
King would have no opposition in
the Third.
There are two "Of1icial" programs
to be circulated for the NOlksfest
celebration.
Some people almost starve to
death waiting on promised jobs
from politicians.
Growers Baby Ruth is not popu-
lar in San Antonio, so Manager
Walker now thinks.
There were about twenty news
paper men at the Grand last night
to hear "Baby Ruth squeal.
The man who it is said, paid 800
for his job, took the oath and never
flinched or strained muscle.
Baby Ruth played rough Joke
on Manager Walker last night.
Commodore Red was hid out.
1t is said it is not healthy to
drink too much cold beer, and sit
too long under a revolving fan.
Tickets are now being sold for
f nmet Rogers benefit, to occur at
the Ball park Sunday, Oct. Sth.
Fisherman Page made thorough
investigation of the Fishery Build
ing at the WORLDS fair, and is full
of fish information.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate trans
fers have been made since last re-
port:
Natividad DOlsOn to Ed. Kotula
and William DObrOwOlski, survey
No. 49, IA containing 100 acres, on
Helotes creek 500.
Blaza Y, de Flores, Sencian
Flores, Natividad Dolson and Ig-
nacio Flores to Ed. KOtula and
William DObrOwOlski, survey No.
1S5 IA, on HelOtes creek, and con-
tanning 100 acres; 500.
Mrs. Julia c. Leigh to Mri. S. F.
Graybill, lots l and 2, in block of
the subdivisions of the Arcienega
Suertes of 24.3 acres, on Presa
street; Sl,4OO.
Albin Seidel filed a cOnstable's
deed to lots l, ,, 3, 4, 5, Ii, IA, 10, Is
and II, in block 81, of Columbia
Heights; $3S.
Maria p. Gonzales de Merza and
husband to Cearles Cuneo, lot east
side OF East street, near Dolores !;
$4,000.
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and material that has ever been
offered in any western establish
ment. There is no question that
the deservedly high reputation
that WOlfson has earned for suit
ing the mothers of this city in his
selections of children's clothing
will be fully sustained.
In hats the latest blocks in silk
are offered, Stetsons of all forms,
soft Derbies and about every thing
that a gentleman would enquire
for.
All the latest specialties in fur
nishing wear; as ample provision
for the foot in boots and shoes as
in hats for the head; underwear of
all descriptions, dress and negligee
shirts, ties, and in fact all that a
gentleman wears can be found in
this "Elephant's Trunk"
ELEGANT FURNITURE.
In addition to all that has been
so hastily mentioned, not to take
into consideration the numerous
departments that have received no
mention at all, Wolfson makes one
Of the finest furniture displays in
the city. His white iron bedsteads,
specially made for the southern
market, are attracting attention;
his parlOr and bedroom suits are
as good as are found in any house,
and at lower prices. There is moth
ing new or desirable in the way of
tapestries, body brussels, ingrains,
lineOlum, rugs, floor cloths, win
dow draperies. touches, willow
90 IDS, mattresses and bedding that
is not to be found in his furniture
parlOrs. There are two things that
this house has an established repu-
tatiOn for and that reputation will
be fully sustained this year, judg-
ing from the display made in the
fall opening, those two things are
quality and price.
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A German at the Menger.

A scene Of gaiety and splendor
was witnessed last night in the re-
ception rooms at the Menger hotel.
The occasion was grand german
given and arranged by members of
the Belknap rifles. Twenty-Five
couples of popular young ladies
and gentlemen were present and a
most enjoyable time was spent.
Mr.. Henry Y. Baskin and Miss
Zula Morrison and Mr.. A. j. Fry
and Miss Lula Trueheart led the
german.
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Creating Interest.

Considerable interest is being
manifested in the game of base
ball which has been arranged for
next Sunday for the benefit of En-
NETT Rogers, the popular catcher
for the San Antonio "Apostles."
His many friends promise him cor
dial assistance and will turn out in
large numbers to accord "Our EN-
NETT" a rousing benefit.
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A Card.

Mrs X. p. TrpSter wishes to announce
to her friends. former patrons and the
public in general. that She has returned
from Chicago. and has taken charge Of
the Porter House again. which she has
had thoroughly renovated throughout.
and is now prepared to please every one.
both in table board and rooms. at reason
able rates. Hoping for a continuance of
past favorS and patronage. Very Respect
fully. Mrs. r. 7. TRE>TER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-05
VOLKSFEST PARADE.
FAIRY STORIES DEPICTED
BY LIVING STATUARY.
Description of Floats and Explana-
ton of the Various Subjects--A
Brilliant Display, The Superior of
Which Has Never Been Witnessed
in the Streets of This City.

The NOlksfest grand street pa
geant, which has cost thousands of
dollars, and which this year will
be on a scale of magnificence never
before attempted in this city, is
now completed and everything is
in readiness for the procession,
which will take place Saturday
afternoon at , o'clock, the process
sion moving along our main thor
Oughfares promptly at the hour
given.
The subjects of the beautiful pa
rade are taken from little peoples
folk lore, rs found chiefly in
Grimm's tairy Tales. There are ten
floats, representing six fairy stO-
ries, as follows: "The Magic Mir
rOr," or Schneewittchen, in one
flOat-the dwarfs in the forest
guarding SnOwdrOp's cOrse in a
coffin. The Prince carries it away
and SnOwdrop awakens and is
saved by the Prince from her cruel
queen stepmOther, who gave her
the poisoned apple. Miss Alice
QuassO will represent SnOwdrop,
and Mr.. VIM. Martin the Prince.
Second and third floats Little
Red Riding Hood" or Rothkaepp-
chen. First flOat-Meeting the
savage wolf in the forest; Red
Riding Rood, Miss Hattie Neff.
Second float, Red Riding Hood
talking to the wolf, as her supposed
grandmother. Red Riding Hood,
Miss Bette Felter.
Fourth and fifth floats, Gin
derella and the golden Slip
per, AschenbrOedel, two floats.
First float, the birds helping
Cinderella to pick up the flax
seeds spilled in the ashes thus
enabling Cinderella to 90 to the
ball. Cinderella, Miss Henry.
Second float, Prince Charming finds
the slipper fits Cinderella, and
carries her off as his bride. Gin
derella, Miss Theresa Kuntzmann :
Prince Charming, Mr.. J. r.. Owens.
Sixth float, Hansel and GretheI,
or the babes in the forest. The
children discover and eat of the
sugar house made by the witch in
the forest. Hansel, Gordon Erknor
Grethel, Corinne Erknor: witch,
w. +. ThOrnhill.
Seventh and eight floats, "The
Sleeping Beauty, from Briar Rose.
DornrOeschen. First float, the
king, queen and Icourt put ia
sleep by the fairy. King, Steve
Stohler; Queen, Miss Cecilia
Anderson. Second float, the res
cue of Sleeping Beauty by the kiss
of the brave Prince who overcomes
all dangers. Princess, Miss
Schmerbeck; Prince, Alex Engel-
hardt.
Ninth and tenth floats, the Frog
Prince and Faithful Henry, Frosch
koenig. First float, appearance o.
the frog prince at the princess ia,
BILE, Princess, Miss Lizzie Krisch
Tenth float - Triumphal wed.
ding journey of the frog prince
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now free from his disguise, with
the princess. Faithful Henry now
bnrsts the iron bands around his
heart, for JOY. Prince, Mr.. Hauei-
sen; Princess, Miss Schumann;
Henry, Jacob Staudt.
This grand pageant will also be
given Sunday evening by calcium
light, along the principal streets.
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ARCHITECT AND CONTRACTORS

Are the best judges of building
material and are unanimous in
declaring Alamo Portland cement
superior to any imported brand.
Can only be had at ALAMO CEMENT
Co., office and warehouse, POI and
2O9 Acequia street, telephone 81.
9 % I'm.
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A Wedding.

Last night at o'clock at the Trinity
Methodist church Mr. w. Davis and Miss
b. Mallzberger were united in marriage
in the presence Of a few relatives and
friends. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Charles C. Mclean, d. d.
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She tainted.
german

About o'clock this morning, Lulu
Davis. chile queen" tainted at the
o I'm theatre. When she had partially
revived, she began to scream, and it was
with difficulty that she was quieted She
was taken to her home and medical aid
was called for. Today she is reported as
being almost recovered.
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Artistic Decorations-A Throng of
MISUNDERSTANDING Array-Silks
and Satins-Laces and Lingerie
Furniture Furnishings - Fans,
Feathers, Furbelows, and the
White Elephants Trunk Full of
Clothing.
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WE ARE THE MARKET.

Gail at Mcclure & SIOan'S down town
office cor, Houston ana ST. Mary's-WOod,
coal, charcoal and feed of every kind,
wholesale and.retail. Telephone 676.
9-S-tf
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A Fine Assortment

of second hand buggies, phaetons,
surries, harness, for sale, at 22S
South Flores street. 92l I'm
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HOUSEHOLD MOVING

Done by the San Antonio Transfer
Co. Special attention given to
Merchants freight hauling. Tel.
sol. Office 1913 Soledad st. ) limo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-05
FOR ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD.

We are authorized to announce
Chas. T. King for alderman, Third
ward, at the coming election.
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Horses, Surries, Phaetons,

and buggies, for sale at prices
never before known. 92l I'm
ID. J. WOODWARD,
22S South Flores street.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend IT
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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