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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-30
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Lille Carl is in Rockport.
G. r. Sullivan has returned from
trip north.
Mrs. j. p. Lovelady is in Rock
port visiting.
Lawyer Preston, of Pleasanton,
is in the city.
S. F. Coffee spent a portion of
last week in Bandera.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Chitten spent
the Sabbath in Rockport.
Master Pierce Converse has re-
turned from Ravenna, O.
Christ Mueller, of New Braun
fels, is in the city on business.
Miss Bessie Pryor spent the Sab
bath in Luling with her parents.
Geo. Pearson, of the Hotel de la
Plaza, Monterey, is in the city on
business.
General G. w. Russ and DIR. J. III.
Moore have returned from the up
per Medina.
Mrs. McMann is i'll at her stop
ping place, on the corner of East
Commerce and Rusk streets.
Mike O'Meara is in the city from
Maria, Texas, where he mas been
conducting saloon. He is here
to attend court.
Rev. Cunningham and wife, of
Mason, Texas, are in the city, Wis
lting Mrs. Cunningham's parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Klock, on Laurel
street.
Mr.. b. p. Apple, of this city, was
married last week to Miss Lizzie
Davis, at the home of the brides
parents, in Denton county, Texas.
They have arrived in San Antonio,
which will be their future home.
Mrs. A. j. Grigg and son, Ar
thur, have returned from an eX-
tended ambulance trip through
northwest Texas. They travelled
over $50 miles without a mishap,
and, although residents of Texas
for ten years, they were greatly
impressed with the beautiful scene
ry and undeveloped resources of
our great state. They contemplate
a more extended trip next sum-
mer.
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TELEGRAM FROM CHICAGO.
Americas Best Beer.

Worlds Fair Grounds, Oct 27.-The
official announcement of the result Of
the examination of domestic beer by the,
Exposition judges was made to day.
The percentage of excellence decided
upon was as percent for purity, SIS per
cent for commercial Importance, clear
ness and sparkle. The Anheuser- Busch
Company of St. Louis led all others.
They received six medals and diplomas
and excellei all others in purity few
points.
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IN THE COURTS.
Samples Case Still on Trial-Garri-
son Asslgns-Dr. Fanning's Case


In the ThirIy.srvpmh district court the
case against A. y. sample. charged with
, embeZZIemcnJ uudpr so when was con-
tinued from last Saturday, was argued
this morRing.
The. jury was excused until O'Clock
this afternoon.
The hearing of DIR. Frank Tanning,
which was set for TO-DAY, when the police
officers were to be examined, has been
postponed to await further developments,
which are expected, and it is therefore not
known when the case will be taken up.
C.H GARRISON ASSIGNS.
A deed of assignment was filed in the
county clerks office this morning by c.
ii. Garrison. I. p. Mccall is named as
the assignee. The inventory thus far filed
consists OF open accounts and notes in the
sum of 81, 700 and the stock of goods, con-
slStlng OF paints, oils, glass aud wall
paper, amounts to s., 800, making total
of $500 assets. The liabilities are eSti-
mated at 5000.
WEDDING BELLS.
The county clerk issued licenses to wed
as follows this mo ming:
MaXima dc la Ho and PJmposa Sami
SeroS: Francisco Martinez and Felipa
BrinOnes; Charles Badger and Lou Gut
berSon.
COURT NOTES.
Ed Schmitt, charged with forgery. was
brought in the city from Cuero yesterday
and lodged in the county jail
The Commercial hotel, on South Flores
sire t, and the local branch of the Rocky
Mou 1tain Oil company, were closed by
the sheriff last Saturday.
j. Morgan George has made applica-
ton 10 the Thirty seventh district court
TO practice law. w. r. Camp, Henry E.
Vernon and :. G.. Newton were appointed
to examine the applicant.
The grand jury returned a number of
indictments last Saturday, and among
them was one against f. f. GIglOli and
one against ID. QuaSSo, both for Swindling
over $50. They were released on $1,000
bond each.
r. b. Craig has filed suit on promis-
Sary note of S3UO with 10 per cent. inter-
est against A. G.. Beech am, Of Wilson
in the FOrty-tlfth district court.
and also prayS that writ of attachment
be issued on property in wilson county,
belonging to defendant.
No judgments were rendered in the
Forty NTH district court today. Judge
Kings disQua Itication was ordered to be
entered non pro tuuc in the case of the
Warner Elevator company against Sam
Maverick ct al, suit on account and 10
fOreclOSe mechanics lien.
OF the fifteen indictments reported by
the grand jury last Saturday, the follow
ing criminals are in the county jail,
awaiting trial: Alex. Thompson, two
ca SeS, one for theft over $50. and another
for theft of horse: V. +. Hernandez.
tn 1T over $50: Jose DiaZ, theft under 500
f. NJ. Bradley, theft under $40
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BIG SHOW OF THE WORLD.
Twonty-Second Annual Tour of Sells
Brothers Enormous United
Shows

Tomorrow the famous Sells Brothers
vii! visit San Antonio with their entire
colossal unity OF Circus, Menagerie, Moor
lSh Caravan and Spectacular Pilgrimage
~ Mecca, Regal Roman HippOdrome.
Olympian Elevated Stages, Tropical
Aquarium, Aviary. Royal japanese troupe.
Arabian Nights entertainment and
splendid free street parade. Had
not Adam FOrepaugh made his
final exit from mOrtality'S great
arena, presumably to manage "a galaxy
OF stars" elsewhere. he would be forced TO
cOncede that Sells Brothers now have eS-
SentiaIiy the Greatest Show on Earth.
and the only legitimate one of its kind
left. menagerie which includes among
many rare wild beasts the only pair Of
iuli grown giant HlppOpotami, worth
10000, is something to boast of. Other
notable exclusive features are a most
singular Hairless Horse. a whole flock of
stately OStricheS, and the tiniest pair of
cattle ever known-veritable mites from
eIfdom. The program of Hippedrome
races is upon truly imperial scale, and
introduces the greatest drivers, riders
and athletes of both sexes, including an
astonishing troupe OF Berber and Be-
ouin gymnaStS. The newly devised spec
tacle OF the Pilgrimage to Mecca will in
troduce many rich, striking and roman
tic novelties. Excursions on all rail
roads. General admission 80 cents only,
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Assignee Sale.

Will be sold Tuesday Oct. 81, at
10 a. m. the entire contents of
Lallier's Cafe, 325 Alamo plaza,
consisting of tables, chairs, elegant
walnut sideboard, cost 1928, large
mirror, fine range and boiler,
cigars, show case, counter, etc, also
two electric fans and motor, table
linen, etc. Sale positive.
GEO. PEARSON, w. H. GRIGG,
AuctiOneer. 10 80 1t Assignee.
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DESERVING PRAISE,

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DIR. Kings
Kings New Life Pills, BuckIen's Arnica
Salve and Electric BitterS, and have new
er handled remedies that sell as well, or
that have given such universal satiSfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time. and we stand ready 10
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. f. Kalteyer &
Son and A. DreiSS. druggists.
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DRIVEN TO SHAME.
A Homeless Girl Threatened and is
Ruined-Recorder's Court.

Ernest BesSe is the name of French
man well known among his class in this
city. Marie Bergeral, a homeless French
CIR. Is the name OF the victim of Brsse,
who was compiled 10 enter into life of
shame by this man, who made threats on
her life.
1t seems that Miss Bergeral has been
for some time past, working at the Van !
chau ranch near the Medina. She con-
clCded TO seek employment f. San Anto-
MO several days ago. and was given let
ter OF introduction to BeSSe When she
arrived here she presented the letter and
was royalty treated by him. He told her
he would protect her and see that she
MADE plenty of money. He rented a cot
tage on East street, ana procuring a
license to sell cigars and tobacco. pur-
cha ed her small stock of goods, witch
she placed in show case in front room.
SSnihklhg she was golLg to engage in an
BFsSe then sent men to her and when
she refused them admittance, he went to
the house and threatened to take her life
In case she failed to yield to all REQUESTS,
Being Ignorant she did so, and earned Sl5.
AS soon as BeSSe learned of this he went
TO her and demanded the money, which
she gave him without murmer, fearing
If she did not, that he would kill her.
As soon as the girl had an opportunity,
she repaired to the Central police station
and reported the matter to Captain
Hughes. the chief detective. BeSse was
yesterday arrested for disorderiy conduct.
He was arraigned before the acting re-
corder, Mayor Paschal, this morning and
when his honor heard the evidence, he
assessed fine of 800 and ordered the
matter reported to the grand jury.
MINOR CITY COURT CASES.
Other cases tried by Mayor Paschal
this morning are as follows:
lgnacio Martinez, drunk and disorder
ly. S25.
Sam Graves, beating and striking, dis
missed
Willie Lewis, fighting, $50.
Rosie Lewis, fighting, IS.
Victor Shafter, diSOrderly conduct. Is.
Augustine Cruz. fighting, S..
Francisco TejernO, fighting, IS.
MERGED SedioS, drunk on the street, s..
Albert Baumbauch, drunk and diSor-
derry. s..
w. NJ. Pruitt, drunk. 81.
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A MILLION FRIENDS.

\ friend in need is a friend indeed. and
not leSS than one million people have
found just such a friend in Dir. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs.
and tO.dS.-If you have never used thi>
Great Cough Medicine. one trial will con.
vince you that it has wonderful curative
powers in all diseases of Throar. Chest
Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to do
ali that is claimed or money will he re
funded. Trial bottles free at +. Kaltever
& Sons and \. DreiSS' drug store. Large
bottles jOc. and 81 90.
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Escaped From Prison.

Eliza Burton, a coIored woman who
has been in Jail for some time past. on
the charge Of theft and burglary. es-
capped about o'clock Saturday night by
breaking out the tranSOm in her cell with
Ratchet. She left a note stating that
She was tired being treated as she was.
and that she had chosen the bottom of
the river 10 preference to Il prison life.
She is still at large and the authorities
are not ready to believe that she will
drown herself. but on tn" contrary. think
the note was left as "blind."
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Fell Fifteen Feet.

Pedro de la Cara. Mexican who has
been employed as a labOrer on the new
county court house, while at work about
80 o'clock this morning on the building
slipped and fell from the floor in the sec
Ond story to the floor below, distance of
about fifteen feet. In the fall he received
several severe bruises, especially about
the head. He was taken to his home. on
South PreSa street. where medical aid was
summoned. He will not be able to be out
for several DAYS.
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Progressive Literary Society.

A meeting Of the Progressive Literary
society was held at Temple Beth FL yes
terday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. and rOu-
tine business matters We're transacted. It.
was decided t. give the first social at the
residence Of Mrs. Cans. on South PreSa
street next Sabbath evening". II was also
agreed 10 meet weekly al the home Of the
different members, and az each meeting a
literary and musical program will be
rendered.
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MISSION DID NOT MISS.
SPLENDID RECORD AT THE
SOUTHERN TOURNAMENT,
San Antonio Gets There in Fine
Style and Wins Good
Laurels.

The Mission Athle Sclub covered IT.
self with laurels and reflected credit on
the Alamo city, in the recent tournament
at New Orleans They met all the best
clubs of the south in the games arranged
FOR by the Southern Athletic association
and. as the record shows, were Only sec
Opd 10 the New orleans club in the prizes
won.
The following are the events in which
che san Antonio boys We're entered:
16-pound hammer-Miltenberge Y. NJ.
G.. A., Isl. los feet l2ts inches: Ryan, NJ.
\. c., end, "a feet; Solomon. ). n C.. Bird,
30 feet inches.
Running high jump-JoneS, Il. A. c.,
1St. ; feet a. inches: Robertson. :. A. C..
End, : feet ~ inches; Aue, NJ. A. C.. 3rd.
: feet inches.
I-mile run-Verdela, y. NJ. G: A., LIST,
= minutes | > seconds; II. Aue. VI. a. c..
md. ; minutes - 3-j seconds: Graham. :.
Il. { Bird. minutes II 3-5 seconds.
12O-yard hurdle-Randall ). A. c.. 1St,
II seconds: Rightor. :. A. c. 2nd. u ID
seconds: Aue. 3rd. p 81 seconds
Running broad jump-Weinecke. A. A
c.. lSt. 20 feet Goodwin. l.. \. e.. end, l"
{ ~ - inches: Aue. NJ. A. c.. Bird ~ feet
inches.
utp> : Il >ecoI dS: FaySsOuX, ). a. c.,
2nd. , minutes - seconds: Keep, ). A. c.,
.iri. minutes H. seconds.
THE HALF MILE RACE.
Toe following is taken from the New
Orleans Times Democrat:
There was considerable money bet on
his race. sur tips were - numerous
"a could b.. but very few of them were on
the man who turned out to be the winner.
as he was an unknown quantity. There
were men IN the race HON it was conf
IDENTITY expected by the membcrS7Cf their
club would win the race. They had
made the trials at the track anG had done
tn h<lfin time juStifying their friends in
believing that they would win. At least
Two VI mem it was thought would come
- sr,r ~ second. But running at the
track on practice is somewhat different
IRON rumntng race with a dozen people.
because the runner not only may not
have an advantage in position. bat he
has 20 guard against being jOStIed
or run against IN the race. ard some
fir. o. '""otS with other diSadVan-
tageS. However, it was thought tina
L.. .uc, =. a. al least 90 10 local man.
Thr tome club enthusiasts were DOM
ed 10 d.>ap ointment. but there was none
WIN fpIi angry ur VpXed when the mag
uincent ran and flu 81 Of Herman AuC. of
the Mission Athletic Club. of San AntO-
Mo. VA sen. AUe Is a sturdy young Eel.
IJN DrUn2ud by the western sun and dis
Daylug agility and hardiEO ID in his
UrELl eyes aud flexible muscles as well as
In arw> and legs. that pronounce him an
athlete at first sight
@r"n' -, first Aup Ie' the race. COlt
denCe 10 his own ability allowed him 10
set ii pace. winch he maintained nearly
all the way. increasing II a. he nearpd
the finish. lie tina " came in like "A loco
motive and was met at the wire by his
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SHORT SNAPPERS.

iduc III ONGICOdIS Is IISnJ.
There is a big cut war among
the carpet dealers.
The street car companies should
sprinkle their tracks.
There are big reductions in all
departments except water, lights
and rent.
Street car accommodations TO
the Jockey Club grounds must be
increased.
There are a fine lot of able bodied
laborers waiting around the court
house today.
Real estate owners should come
together and do something to ad-
vertise the town.
To cripple the efficiency of the
fire department means an increase
Of insurance rates.
James Clavin has moved his
drug store, after occupying one
building over twenty years.
1t was very fortunate for the
good name of our city that the fight
in the city hall did not come off.
San Antonio is full of natural adj
vantageS, but needs a waking up
of its enterprising business men.
The process of choking up our
streets with large, unsightly poles
pcrsistently goes on. Tax them.
Milt. Mobiles and "Spider and
Fly" two good companies, are the
attractions at the Grand this week.
BY increasing the mounted force,
the expenses Of the police depart
ment could be considerably de-
creased.
San Antonio loses the services
of the best fireman in the depart
ment in the removal of Assistant
Chief Collins.
The Worlds fair has closed. The
San Antonio visitors should now
begin to settle up some of the lit
tie unpaid bills.
MCssrs. Frank (Trice, Herman
Kampmann and Secretary Hooper
| are deVOting almost their entire
time to the success of the Jockey
club.
A half holiday should be given
one day next week, in order that
every one may have an opportuni-
ty to attend the Jockey club
| races.
A petition is being very general
Iy signed by our citizens endorsing
the good work done by Capt. J. NJ.
Knight for the Southern Pacific in
| San Antonio.
There are a number of subscri-
bers to the NOlksfesU entertainment
who have not paid their subscrip-
tiOns, and there are several little
bills still to be settled.
"NerO fiddled, etc."-and our la
boring men, and the business in
terests of San Antonio are suffer-
ing while our city dads are dilly-
dallying over the distribution of
the official pie.
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Two Small Blazes.

An alarm Of fire was turned in about
? o'clock yesterday afternoon and it was
earned that "a chimney was on fire at
No. TOO South PPcOS street
The department was called ont about
1880 o'clock yesterday noon TO extin
guiSh blaze in a barn near San Pedro
springs. owned by Mr. Beck. The flames
were rXtnguiShed and the loss will not
exceed $50 The fire is supposed to have
started from lighted cigar stump.
thrown in the stable by trampS.
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Alderman Beckmann's Return.

Saturday from three weeks visit to
Chicago and reports having had a royal
time Mr. Bpckmann intended to pay
particular attention to the perambulating
garbagn furnaces, but as his time was Oc
cupied in other important matters, he did
not accomplish this purpose. While in
Chicago he Nisilc the late Mayor Harri-
son.
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New Officers Elected.

Camp >, United American Veterans.
held a meeting Saturday night. in the
county court room, presided over by l..
A He'll. The following officers for the
enSuiag year were elected: Capt. T. f.
Winthrop. president; Hart MusSey. VICE
president: +. ?. LOrng. treasurer: L.
\. Hell, secretary: w. W Hall, j. C..
Carr, \. Under" God. j 5. Ford. Felix A
Knox. :. Q. Latimrr and Maurice Keel
ing were reelected as executive commit
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The Chicago Palace.

Steam cleaning, dyeing and reno
waiting Co., 4Ol East Houston
street, guarantees the best work,
and all dyeing not to rub out. Car
pets, blankets, lace curtains, wool
shirts, ladies' and gents clothing,
and hats cleaned and renovated in
the best manner. l0-4-lm
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A Colored Mass Meeting.

The coIorcd citizens of san Antonio
will assemble in mass meeting
Thursday night at o'clock at
the Second Baptist church. for
the purpose of selecting delegates to
the National convention. TO be held in
Cincinnati. ONO, November 2sth, for the
purpose of condemning the actions of
white men i'm mobbing negroes. etc
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Want to Sell Their Franchise, '-

The Citizens Electric Power and Street
Railway company have filed a petition
with the city clerk, asking the city coun-
ell to grant them the privilege of selling
railway company The matter will Nr
brought up at the next regular mer'i' .
Of the cry council. which will be held
Monday, November 9Th.
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A Paving Card.

To both themselves and customers
is the city Office of the Alamo Iron
Works, corner of Houston and st.
Mary's streets. When in need of
any Castings, Iron or Brass, Pumps,
Pipes, Casing, Betting, Packing,
Hose, in fact anything in the
Water or Machinist supply line,
give them call. l0-24-lOt
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Benefit for a Woman

The performers Of the Bella Union and
Gem theatres have arranged to tender a
testimonial benefit to Miss Elsie Moore.
The performance will take place at tie
Bella Union theatre next Friday night.
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FOR ALDERMAN.

Mr.. John A. O'Conner, author
ICES the LIGHT to announce him
as a candidate for alderman to fill
the vacancy made by the rcsigna-
ton of Alderman Geo. w. Russ.
10 Is If.
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A Hung Jury.

The case of the United States vs.. j. r.
Reagen, charged with smuggling cattle,
occupied the whole Of last week in the
Federal court. now in session at FL PaSO
Late Saturday night the jury was sent
out and up To noon today no verdict was
rendered.
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Will Draft Bylaws.

A meeting of the Credit FOncicr''
club was held at D.. RobinsOn'S Office
Saturday night. A committee was APP
pointed to draft bylaws and resolutions
and three new members were elected. AT
the next meeting, which will be held Sat.
urday night. the bylaws and conStitu.
tlOn will be read.
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Police Changes.

Tomorrow night Captain Jesse A. Ben
nett will 60 on night duty and Captain
Cara will do day duty. The night and
day mounted officers and patrol wagon
drivers will also change. The pa trolmen
hnr Isl
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County Convicts Escape.

Ike Wheeler, VIM. Foster and Francis
co Gonzales. three county cOnvicts. eS
capped Saturday and are still running at
large. The county and city authorities
are on the lookout for the men and
have hopes of recapturing them.
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r, ], HOFHEINZ.

Military Plaza, the Leader of Low Prices
in spring work. has just received car
.oadS Of carriages, phaclonS, Surveys, bug
TicS, delivery wagons and carts
He is offering
Delivery Wagons ....... $50 to $50.
Top BuGgieS. $50
business Buggies. .......S4O.
CuIl> ......,.....Sl0
And other vehicles in proportion.
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HEADQUARTERS

For all kinds of stove pipe and ell
bows Russian iron pipe speciality
GEO.,WHITE, 227 st. Mary's st. 1921
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About 100 couples attended the Fire
mems ball at Mission Garden Saturday
night and enjoyable times was spent by
all The money realized will he used to-
ward the organization Of a Benevolent
society.
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Brazilian rebels powder maya
zine destroyed at Meucang.