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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20

ern, returned from a brief inspec-
ton trip over the road north of
here.
IN. Thomas, the efficient road
master on the International and
Great Northern, will leave for the.
Worlds fair today.
Mrs. ]. Martin, wife of the gener--
al freight and passenger agent of
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass.
and daughter, will join General
Manager Monserrate and DR..
Graves at Chicago, and return with
them to San Antonio next Monday.
Mrs. Martin and daughter have
been visiting in New York.
w. H. Field, treasurer of the San
Antonio and Arkansas railway, re-
turned from his sugar plantation
in Louisiana yesterday. He re-
ports the sugar cane crop was con-
siderably damaged by the recent
severe storms in Louisiana.
The general passenger depart
ment of the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass is in receipt of a
large box of fish and oysters fresh
from the Rockport bay, and
shipped by Milton Everett of the
popular Arkansas hotel.
Colonel Billy" Gleason, the pop
ular commercial freight agent for
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe,
returned to the city from a trip
over the road on business.
f. w. White, general agent for
the Queen and Crescent,l left for his
headquarters in Houston last
night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
The New Stables.

A LIGHT reporter visited Engine
House MOI, on the corner of San
Pedro avenue and Romano streets.
yesterday afternoon and was shown
the new stable for the police pa
troll wagon horses. The room is
large and four stalls have been
built in modern style with soft
dirt bedding. There is a neat
apartment for the harness and a
room in which the wagon can be
washed. 1t is complete stable
in every way and the patrol hor-
ses will be properly cared for this
winter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Michael Rips Is Dead.

AS exclusively reported in the
LIGHT, and predicted, the serious
illness of Mr.. Michael Rips ter
minated fatally last night. The
cause of his death was stomach
trouble, of cancerOus nature.
The deceased was n years of age,
and has resided in the city. since
1855. During the interval he has
raised a family that are a credit to
him, and has acquired cOnsidera-
BILE competence.
His son, S. Joseph Rips, who is
en- route from Washington here,
will arrive today, but unfortunate
ly too late to do anything more
than to pay the last rites to the
deceased.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
A Bold Robbery.

Sneak thieves entered the house
of Eva Doyle, on South San Saba
street, Wednesday, and stole sew
eral suits of costly underclothing,
some rugs and ten pairs of lace
curtains, which were highly val
ued. The matter was Immediately
referred to the city detectives and
an investigation has been made
which may prove successful, as the
officers are of the belief that the
right party is suspected and are on
ly waiting for sufficient evidence
to warrant an arrest.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The mems meeting at the y. NJ.
NJ. c. a. Sunday afternoon will be
addressed by Rev. f. F.. Moody, of
the Cumberland Presbyterian
church. a solo will be sung by
Miss Louise Daggett.
The second monthly reception of
the season will be given next
Thursday night.
The following is the program for
the literary society tonight at s
o'clock:
Debate: Resolved, that the
speaker in congress be empowered
to limit debate on any subject so
as to come to ballOt;" affirmative,
McCaleb and Norton; negative,
Hooker and Pfeiffer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
CHEAP COAL.

In view of the hard times | have
concluded ty put my Lump XXX
McAlester Indian Territory coal, at
the very low price of $3.50 per ton
delivered at any part of the city,
within reasonable distance. AS
this is the very best coal that
comes to San Antonio by all odds,
the public can have now, no good
reason for not burning it.
| also have stock of Pennsylva-
MIA Nut and Egg Anthracite, which
| shall be pleased to furnish to
those who use this class of coal.
All orders will be promptly filled.
Tel. $50. 1Ol96G J. r. RANSOM.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
A Dangerous Place.

Crockett street, opposite the new
Beauregard place, is in a dangerous
and disgraCeful state. Now that the
sidewalk. is made that part of the
street recently purchased by the
city is left in rugged condition,
and pipe about two feet high pro-
jects from its midst. On a dark
night this might create serious
damage to traffic. This unsightly
obstruction could be removed by
two or three hours work by the
Street Commissioners force and
should be Immediately done.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Resolutions of Respect.

Resolutions OF respect to the
memory of the late John II. Hobbs,
who died last Monday night, were
passed at a meeting held yester-
day, The committee appointed to
draft the resolutions consisted of
Messr. Perry j. Lewis, w. w.
Boone, Thomas II. Franklin, S. j.
Brooks, Oscar BergstrOm, and j. n.
Buckler. The report was present
ed in a formal manner to the
Thirty-seventh district court by
Mr.. Oscar BergstrOm. Mr.. Perry
J. Lewis will present it to TIE
court of Civil appeal next Wednes-
day. The resolution will also be
spread on the minutes of the three
courts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
The Missing Boy Returned.

1t will be Remembered by the
LIGHT readers that about 2 weeks
ago the young son of J. A. NJ.
Thompson suddenly disappeared
from his home at No. 43l SOledad
street, and his relatives feared for
his safety, thinking that perhaps
he had been molested by gang of
negroes, who had had a cOmb bat
with him. Yesterday, however,
the lad turned up and said he had
been on visit to strangers in
Waco. The father reprimanded
the boy for his conduct, and as a
result he is again missing. He left
the house about 6 O'Clock last eve
ming and has not since been seen.
His father thinks he is on his way
to Chicago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
More Tramps and Tramps.

The acting chief of police, Cap
tain Jesse A. Bennett, yesterday
received a telegram that another
batch of tramps was on the road
from Del Rio and would arrive
here yesterday. The captain de-
tailed number of police officers to
arrest the gang, as telegram was
received also, stating that one of
the number had committed a rob-
berry. They We're not arrested, how
ever, as they alighted from their
bOX car before they reached San
Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
CITY HALL HAPPENINGS.
Ben F. Johnson Registers Little
Obiection-Notes.

SDJOSG4OL
Last evening Acting Mayor FL
mendorf sent communications to
the various job printing houses,
except the LIGHT job office,
asking for bids on 5000 sheets to
be furnished the city assessor.
Ben F. Johnson, of johnson Bros.
Printing company, visited the
city hall this morning to ascertain
whether or not the city has a right
to advertise for bids for job work,
when a contract for all work has
been entered into and the bond
put up. He was informed that the
bid of johnson Bros, did not speci-
fy prices for sheets such as are to
be printed and therefore he could
claim no right to the work. Coun-
Gil for Mr.. Johnson claims he is
entitled to the work and thor
Ough test of the law and contract
will be made.
Mayor George Paschal sent a
telegram to friends in the city
yesterday stating that he will be
home Saturday night.
The committee of the city cOun-
ell met yesterday afternoon and
looked over various petitions.
Ed Truehart is engaged in the
city engineers office and the
plans for sewerage is being pre-
pared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Another Chink.

L. Wing Sing, Chinaman, was
arraigned before the United States
commissioner yesterday, on the
charge Of violating the Geary law,
and was bound over, to await the
decision Of Judge MaXey, at the
next regular term Of Federal court,
which will convene the first Mon
day in November.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Here From Galveston.

B. c. Mason, a popular young
man of Galveston is in the city, a
guest of Manager Geo. H. Walker,
of the Grand Opera house. Mr..
Mason is well known in Galveston
amateur theatrical circles and has
conduced a number of successful
ventures in the Island City. Prior
to his departure for the Alamo
City he was given a farewell bene-
fit, which proved an immense sue
cess. Mr.. Mason will remain here
and probably organize a dramatic
company to be composed of home
talent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Recorders Court.

The recorder dealt with the
following cases in police court
this morning:
Peter Duffy, drunk and dirOrder-
ly, 81; a. Nutschanka, disOrderly
conduct, So; EugeniO Duran, drunk
and disorderly, So; Eugenio Duran,
carrying a butcher knife, $25; Lu-
cianO Serna, drunk and disOrderly,
So; Teofilo Martinez, drunk and
disorderly, So; Reman Guero, Ieav-
ing alone, 81; Anton Slastch, drunk
and disorderly, So; Mrs. Slastch,
drunk and disOrderly, So; Frank
Thompson, discharging firearms,
dismissed; Mrs. John S. Smith, in
sulting and abusive language, con-
tinued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
He is TWENTY-FIVE.

Thomas r. O'Keefe celebra ted
his twenty-secOnd birthday ami
versary on Wednesday night at his
residence, No. 63l Crockett street.
a large number of friends were
present to assist in the celebration
of the joyful event. Fine music was
in attendance and dancing and re-
freshments constituted the pleas
antness of the evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Siberia at the Grand.

On Saturday Siberia will be the
attraction at the Grand opera
house for two nights and matt
nee. The play is the greatest effort
of the lamented BARLEY Campbell,
and ranks first among the Ameri-
can dramas. 1t is handsomely
staged and the scenery is novel.
Siberia will open with a matinee at
2:30 on Saturday and will be pre-
sented Saturday night and close
the engagement on Sunday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Car Shed Meeting.

\ large audience attended the
opening of the car shed revival
meetings last night and We're treat
ed with an instructive and logical
discourse by the Rev. d. G. Purser,
of New Orleans, who was intro
duced by DR.. King, of this city.
About $50 people in attendance
arose for prayers after the sermon
and the ministers of this city have
hopes Of successful revival.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
SIS PER MONTH.

All patients and all diseases
treated Off application is made be-
fore Dec. lst) until cured at the
uniform rate of S. a month. Medi-
cines, consultation and examina-
ton included. DIR. E. +. GRIM, 307
Alamo Plaza. 10 10 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
AMONG THE RAILWAYS.
Items Picked Up at the Depots, Of
fees and Along the Lines.

noes and Along the Lines.
The In irrational and Great
Northern has knocked the Houston
Galveston ditferential into a cock
ed hat and at the same time met
the slash of the Galveston, Harris
burg and San Antonio, the Hous-
ton and Texas Central and the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass in
the reduction on freight rates from
Houston to all points on it's line as
well as on the Cotton Belt and the
Texas and Pacific east of Cisco.
Division superintendent John T.
McQueeny, of the Southern Pacific
returned from a trip to Houston
this morning. He says box cars
are in great demand on the Hous-
ton division, which is a sign of in
crease in traffic. The chief traffic
consists Of cOttOn-seed shipments
on the main line as well as on the
branches. s,,...,
w. H. Mcleod, master me-
chanic at Taylor Of the Interna-
tional and Great Northern, left last
night for Chicago. Harry Walters,
foreman here, is relieving Mr.. Nc
Leod and Engineer Joseph p. Green
is acting as foreman. here during
Mr.. Walters absence.
S. p. Cochran, passenger conduc-
tor on the International and Great
Northern, running between here
and Laredo, who was relieved by
Conductor John w. Haley, has re-
turned from trip to Chicago and
resumed his run.
The international and Great
Northern is handling about 1900
bales of cotton daily on an average
between here and Taylor, which is
not half as much as the road
handled in former years at this
season.
Edgar Henry, engineer on the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail
way, running out of Taylor, has
been i'll since last Saturday at his
residence at No. 53S North Laredo
street in this city.
The southern racine announces
a one-fare rate for the round trip
from Houston and Galveston to
San Antonio on account of the fall
meeting of the Jockey club next
month.
"Buck" Hice, the popular fore
man in the International and
Great Northern shops, is con-
spicuous figure in the race for
alderman of the Third ward.
Michael Kelly, fireman on No.7S of
the international and Great North
ern, is relieving Sid Crewe as night
hostler, while the latter is attend
ing district court here.
Business is reported as picking
up in the yards of the International
and Great Northern. The men
handled more cars yesterday than
for some time.
Thomas Hume, trainmaster on
the international and Great North
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
The Koenlgheim INQUEST.

Justice f. Griff Jones will take
up the Koenigheim inquest this
afternoon and will endeavor to
finish the hearing of testimony.
The investigation will be held
secretly in the office of Chief De-
tective Hughes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to-
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most
perfect remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of
Figs, manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
A Card.

Mrs Il. p. Tre>Jer 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 ia BILE board and rooms, at reason
able rates. Hoping for a continuance of
past favorS and patronage. Very Respect
fully, MRS. K. p. TREslER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
A Wedding,

Cards are out for the marriage of
Mr.. Fritz Hasenburg to Miss Louise
Dubiell to take place on the Goth of
this month. The young people are
we'll and favorably known in social
circles in the city and the LIGHT
extends congratulations in advance
of the happy event.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Funeral Notice.

Died: This morning at 7 o'clock,
Michael Rips, Sry age IA years.
The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon at 4 80 o'clock from late
residence 80 Lavaca street. Friends
invited.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
A Sad Mission.

DIR. Applewhite yesterday re-
ceived a telegram from Uvalde an
nouncing the serious illness of his
aged mother. This morning the
doctor left for that city where he
will remain during her illness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
DR.. L. V. Weathers.

Diagnostician and physician,
with careful attention to diseases
of children. All chronic diseases.
solicited at office No. ia South.
Flores street. Office Tel. S44, Resi-
dence Tel, lis. 9-27-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
DIAMOND FRONT SALOON,

Corner Commerce and Yturi streets,
carries a choice stock of imported
wines, liquors, Imported and do
nestle cigars. Cold, fresh beer al
ways on tap. Call and see me.
RICHARD STRAYHORN, Prop.
S31 IF
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
Horses. surries. Phaetons,

and buggies, for sale at prices
never before known. 92l I'm
ID. j. WOODWARD,
22S South Flores street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
R. j. HoFHEINZ,

Military Plaza, the Leader Of Low Prices
10 spring work, has just received car
loads of carriages, phaetons, Sureys, bug
gieS, delivery wagons and carts.
He is offering
Delivery Wagons $50 to $50.
Top BuggieS. ............S6 $50.
Business Buggies. ......s40
Carts ...................Sl
And other vehicles in proportion
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20
FOR RENT.

Office room, with or without
desk, at, LIGHT office. S2l If
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28

G. l. smonds, ot Lynn, h" made ,
stesm carriage for his own use that vii
mske ten miles an hour. The esrrisgt
vcish 400 pounds and can carry two per
sons at time. 1t has the appearance OF
sn ordiusry carriage in front except
there are no prov sious made for horw.
The wheels srs Of cycle make and are four
10 number. The hind wheels are forty
three inches. and the front wheels are
thirty SIX inches, with rubber tires,
The boiler aud engine sets Just 10 the
rear otthe seat and gives the carriage the
appearance Of tre engine Tue steam
generates 10 what is called u porcpplne
boiler, which weighs 100 pounds
The steam is made by naphths flames
OF three Ists. The nsphtha Is kept in a
cy Under. enough TO last for seven hours,
aud there is 3 water tank that will hold
ten gallons. There is pump that is auto.
mstic IN solion direo.Iy connected with
tue engine.
Tie steering part consists OF crank
wheel on the FOOT I'd. so that the ct,
slneer csn steer and attend to the eni
CINE at the same time. The body OF the
,srrisge rest on a cradle aud three springs.
Il is easy riding, and allowance has been
n sde for every movement
The shafts are Of steel and can stand all
4 1000 pounds. Mr. Simonds has given
he steam carriage trisl already, and it
as proved success. II started Of at a
en mile gait there was no noise, smoke or
rouble whatever.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28

The Century contains p rer.iui.cegt ar
ticle by Matilda l. Mc,aa.ell on tie
home life OF the Prince and Princes, Acb
lie MnrAt in Flon1r. Amogp many
stories related By tins Oft friend Of the
family il the ful'oEaJ. The prlnce ma.
sed Lsime IA ,he ecl1i,iti of learning.
The range Of his experiments NAV be in
ferred fron tie princes declaration that
alligator ,ail soup will Do, bat the turkey
br22ud l. not gcoi. Ga one occasion
when At Achilles suggestion. Mme. Ma.
rat had eole - speud the day with a
freud, be took the opportunity 10 test
the merits OF ulaut which he thought
would make h4e dye. He knew that
the process would occupy come time aud
that bis dsar Kate might be an obstacle to
his under'atilg When Ell. was abont to
return, the couchman called her attention
TO a cloud OF smoke rising from the plan,
ta'ioo. Nine Murat seriously alarmed for
fear the ho1se was on fire, vas driven |
hume accomplnled bv some Of her
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28

P0yt' John Allen. OF Mssissipp, had
n cnseIu the supreme Court the other
DAY II had been dragging along for y
/ gcot while in the llwer tribunals. snd
when II was reached In the higher
body the opposing ooun'el prel
sented brief history Of the c.nse 30 far
as It h,d gone The Justices had listened
attouuveIy to the lawyer. and whso hs
had flushed Mr. Allen was asked II the
oppoolnR counsel bad stated what was
strictly true,
Ilyour Houors please, said the astute
Mlssls ippiln, ! can best answer the ques,
tlou with little story.
Some time ago sheriff ia one Of the
oountrs IA my State died. There was
another gentleman residing 10 the county
who thought h. could fill the official shoes
Of the deceased by recommendation 10
his own behalf for appointment to the
vacancy and then secured his neigLborn
signatures to II,
He recltcd 10 the the document his
numerous publications. for the posi'ion;
aud stated, among other things, that Nh
Jones wa strictly honest He CARR d The
paper to old Judge Smith and asked him
to sign it.
The Judge pu' on his speos and c,re'
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28

There are i,v buildings that stlr.cl the
admirers ot WntIagton that have more Of
iuterr, 10 them thau dseayins cabin
Which stands alone IL az old pasture held
8 hslf nile iron BerryVIl =, 10 the be.uiit
fol Shenandoah Valley Of Yirsiaia
The old cabin vas tome Of TasLiugs
when he vss surveyor. Hs came here
direct iron tie maternal roof 10 begiu the
.rdoo1s snd, the dangerous work Of
surveying TIE l.nd Of Th1mas, Lord Pair
i.I. sho owned all the northern part Of
yirsibi. under tie klag's patent; the
~tgL va ardaous btc,uss Of the physical
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28
special Rats,

MJ dear said Mr. Foster ss he sl.noed
over the pile Of l~tters by bis plate st
breakfast. ! bsve little surprise for
you.
Tee Ell tire family became iutensely str
tentive. lo1 know. cootlpued the smil.
ing man, 0! flnnytire Hsrbor oa the sound
1t il beoutiO cool spot 90 mosquitoes
-bsthlnR boltlng and general happiness.
| quote iIon the advertisement OF the
CuttIeh ID Villa, which caught my eye the
Other day. The proprietor, my love, adj
vertised special rates for ohlltrsn, snd
forthwith wrote 10 bin Here is the
answer. holding sloit al envelope snd IL
favorable We sill all go down
Tomorrow, suggested hslis d ze1 fresh
young VOICES.
Wsit, my desrs, said their mother cslui
ly. yet trnly delighted.
Mr. Foster opened the letter and read
Replying to your favor OF the l7th inst.
| would say tbst our regular rates for
adults are g to 81 per day
Rather expensive. Interpol ited Mrs.
Foster bot with reductions for the chill
ireu----
And OoutiHued Mr. Foster slowly read,
Jog, ,pecisl rate, Tor chldren---
Ah,h, hummed The seven listentIs,
scarcely able to RESTRAIN their imp.tlsnoe.
Special rates for children. repeait
ID Mr. Foster severely, IS . day extra
"a oh
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-09-28

s'peot Of The Oouhtry then dense slider
nes' aud dangerous hsosase Of The cbsr.c
ter Of the inhabnats, vho we're printil
psIlJ lndi,B,, or scarcely loss wild tran
pcrs or squalter' upon bic lordshjp'. dc,
man
Washington had been selected hy the
nobsmso because Of tls b,lisl 10 the
youts sblity 10 cope With these rlemeut.,
early 10 l7is yast after the comrl tiou Of
bic sixteenth year, bis only companion
hsins George William F.iri,I. pepheu Of
old Lord Thomas
Whether these boys erected the bnild,
iog - found It .iready in place histat,
does not state, bat well sutuoatioated ira,
di'ion says that they blilt It themselves
Ihst they used il there and dept in the
upper room there is ample proof