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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
GOD PROTECT US
From Our Friends-We Can Take
Care of Our Enemies.

Several intelligent colored voters called
at the LIGHT Office, suggesting to US, as
the answering friend Of the colored race,
to denounce, as much as the English
language will permit the unheard of and
tyrannical act of Street Commissioner
kussi, in sending home yesterday their
colored brother, Mr.. E. p. Thomas, with
his cart, and refusing him further en-
ployment, because. as all of them believe
now, Mr.. Thomas spoke in favor of Hon.
George Paschal, at a political gathering
the night before. The LIGHT will say,
II there was no other reason for which
to discharge man, 1t Is time
the street commissioner himself should
be discharged. Other places have done
these tyrannical acts, but we had hoped
San Antonio would steer clear of such
contemplate bossism. Mr.. Shardein
should gag the street commissioner IL he
says: "none but Shardein man can
work for me-" Demanding any kind of
work, from city or person, is all right.
bnt to demand laboring mans body and
soul because you have hired him, is going
just little too far, and "look leetle
oat." The cobweb voters declare there Is
not vote left for Mr.. Shardein. for
which that gentleman has to thank May
or Callaghan'S street commissioner.
Thomas ought not to have been fired I'M
Til after the election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
That Terrible Mine Explosion.

VIENNA, Jan. 25 All hope Of rescuing
alive the men entombed by the explosion
OF fire damp in the "FortSchritt" mine
at DuSc, Bohemia, yesterday, have been
abandoned. An Investigation reveals the
fact that 100 men lost their lives in tha
disaster. The mine is being cleared as
rap dly as possible but work is slow.
Every effort will be made To recover the
dead bodies, Many pltiable, heartrendng
scenes were witnessed about the north
shaft when Il was announce by the mine
officials that beyond shade of doubt
every man in the mine was dead. No eX-
PLANTATION has yet been made as to how
the explosion occurred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
building Permits.

The following building permits have
been issued since last report:
The Lone Star Brewing company, brick
and lumber stable, north side of Grand
avenue, Fourth ward: $1,000.
Pablo Cruz, printing Office, Matamoras
street. ward 2; 1925.
w. G. Rote, shed, north side Of Romano
street, ward 4; SIS.
Robert Schmidt. addition to dwelling,
east side of Live Oak street, ward 6; S65:
r. j. Caldwell, dwelling. south side OF
Marshall street, ward 4; 500.
j. Coy, shed. corner OF West Commerce
and Laredo streets, ward 8; $40.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Reign of Terror in Georgia.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 25.-A morn
ng papers Atlanta, Georgia, special says:
Carroll county is in a state of great eX-
element and every man there goes pre-
pared with a shotgun to defend himself
from attacks. On the sixteenth of March.
Richard Byrne, an Irish peddler, was
murdered near Villarica. A few days
afterwards a watch, known to belong to
him, was sold by Asbury Gentry, the
worst thief there, a murderer and mem
Der of gang of professional tOughs,
who had long held the community in ter
rer. Gentry was arrested, tried and con-
victed. While the trial was going on, the
hotel in which the judge and jury were
Stopping was blown up by dynamite, the
occupants narrowly escaping death. Cen
try was sentenced to death and was await
ing his fate in the jail in this city; when
several days ago he escaped and
is now at large in Carroll county
He has served not ce on the judge mem
bers of the jury, lawyers and all others,
who took part against him, that he in
tended to have their lives. He is known
to be man of his word and the whole
community is in terror. Two OF the
lawyers made a narrow escape last night
and had to ride thToUgha shower OF shots
from guns of the Gentry partisdnS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
For the LIGHT:
UT Tie Light
AID HOMINEM.
HENRY RYDER TAYLOR.

HENRY RYDER TAYLOR.
One by one my friends all leave me-
One by one thy pass away,
In the sleep that knows no waking,
Save in an eternal day,
Standing on the hill of Life hood,
This see and breath sigh,
For know the path they treadeth,
So shall /.
In my youth ambition led me-
l Twas anxious for q name.
Time has shown how hollow this is
What a mockery is fame!
Great men pass and simply leave us
Only Mem'rys' slender tie
Great or humble all pass earthward,
So shall /.
Why then strive for earthly honors
Ii we but our duty do,
And on Life'S-stage play manhood
That Is pure ard great and true.
If by this make my standard,
And rewards come when we die,
Honest manhood must win praises,
So shall |.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
FOR FIFTEEN MONTHS.
Jordan Stovall Goes Up for That
Length Of Time.

Jordan StOvall, the negro who assault
ed A. Wegeman, the man who ran the D.
X. Saloon, at the corner of East street
and West Houston street, about year
ago, and hit him on the head, was con-
yicted in the Thirty-seventh judicial dis
trict court this morning Of aggravated
assault. The penalty was Incarceration
in the county Jail, or hard work on the
puhIic roads for fifteen months. St0valis
Victim died a short time after the injury
was inflicted, but the physician who held
the autopsy attributed death to a cause
other than the injury inflicted by Stovall
and hence, instead of being tried for kill
ing WeVeman, StOyall vas arraigned and
convicted on a much lighter charge,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
IierOrder's Court.

The recorder dealt with the following
cases in police court this morning, assess
ing in fines SIG.
Anthony Quinn, drunk and diSorderly;
s..
E. Dooley, suspicious character; dis
missed.
y. w. Roanan, suspicious character;
dismissed.
w. A. Richmond, suspicious character ;
dismissed.
T. P. Smith, suspicious character; dis
missed
p, A. Booker, drunk and down; 81.
Clarence McCauiy, fighting: s..
jeff Jones. fighting: dismissed.
A. G.. Lac"OuX. warrant; 81
E. DOOley, drunk and diSorderly: dis
missed; so n. w. ROanan. w A. Rich
mond and L. p. Smith, same charge; dis
missed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
The Egypt Debate.

PARIS, Jan. 25.-The French press con-
tinues to display deep indignation re-
garding the attitude assumed by England
in the Egypt Debates. 1t says the action
of England in Egypt is direct provoca-
tion to France, and Great Britain must
explain her intentions. Figaro says
France ought to retaiiate for England'S
course by occupying Tangiers. Repub-
liaue Franchise declares that Europe will
not allow the Khedive to become the
blind vaSSal of England.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
X of p. Reunion.

CLEVELAND. O.. Jan. 25.-The notable
reunion of the Knights of Pythias will
take place in Cleveland today. The state
and national officers of the order are pres
ent. Some of them have been called here
for the transaction of business pertaining
to the organization, and others have ac-
cepted invitations to become guests of the
local lodge. knights of PythiaS were ar
irving all day yesterday and many more
will arrive today. 1t is anticipated there
will be at least 10000 knights here by eve
ming
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Unitarian Ladies.

The new organization of the Unitarian
church. known as the Woman's Unitarian
Alliance, met at the residence of Mrs. Nj.
+. Drake, No. 321 Augusta street, yester-
day afternoon, and elected the following
officers: DIR. Josephine Kingsley, presi-
dent; Mrs. C. Schasse, vice-president;
Mrs. Varies Brown, secretary; Mrs. Dr.
Borden, treasurer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Third Ward Alderman

The aldermanic race in the Third ward
has narrowed down now to contest be-
tween Gen. George w. Russ, on the Pas
chal ticket and Charley Campbell, on the
Shardsin ticket, Erich MeOger having
withdrawn last evening in favor of Gen
eral Russ. 1t is understood that Mr.. Men
ger is still candidate for alderman at
large on the Paschal ticket.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
a Cruel Husband

The residents OF South Heights were
wild with wrath yesterday afternoon,
when they we're informed that neigh
Dor went out into the yard where his wife
was. pulled her into the house by the hair
ard then severely beat her, causing her to
retire to her chamber in a critical condi-
ton, The officers are on the watch.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Rockers jag.

P. f. Booker, who claims he is an
"Austin citizen" got on terrible jag
Yesterday, turned his clothes inside out,
painted one side of his face red and then
started out for a big time; lie was IN
Devine fined him 81 and he was taken
back to prison where he is now picking off
pObs of paint from his face.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Deputy ConsuI-GeneraI.

Captain William Edgar, we'll known
and popular San Antonian, who for the
past seven years has been In the City OF
Mexico, is here visiting his daughter,
Mrs. C. +. Cotton and other relatives: He
is now deputy consul general of the Unit
ed States at the City OF Mexico. He will
remain here several days longer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
He Wants Reelection.

Alderman Albert Persch who has re.
represented the Seventh ward in the ex-
piring city council, seeks reelection, and
seems in fair way to attain his desire:
The manner in which he has discharged
the duties of the office has won the es-
TEEN of his friends and the admiration
of the voters. For these reasons his
friends think he will be reelected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
ABOUT Bishop Brooks.

Boston, jan, 25.-BshOp Brooks died
without making his will. His estate is
valued at S750,OOO. The successor to the
Bishopric will be appointed at a Mass
Diocesan convention, May 3rd. The i'm
preston prevails generally that the
BishOpric will fall to a Boston divine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
a Hjppopntamus Sale,

New YORK, Jan 2S. --Fatima, the young
hippopotamus in the Central Park men
agerie. will be sold at auction today:
Director Smith has already received
several offers for Fatima. She is valued
at about 81, 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Jan. @5.-Forecast tillS
D. m. Thursday, for Eastern Texas: fair,
colder, variable winds; for Oklahoma
Indian Territory, northwestern Texas
and Arkansas, fair, colder, variable winds
shifting northweSterly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25

LONDON Jan. 25.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company, says:
"France has asked the British govern
ment for an explanation as to increased
British army OF occupation in Egypt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
$3.50 WILL BUY

3 handsome cottage residence, of rooms,
with bath, stable, carriage house, chicken
house, wood house, etc. Hydrant water
arge lot, with fine shade trees and ShruO'
ery. New, neat and clean, about tou-
blocks from Military plaza. VII rem
6asily at $4,000 a month
JNo. Il, HAMBI EToN & Co
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Newspaper Men Discuss.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 25.--Among the
interesting features of the Maine Press
association convention which begins here
today. is the reception tomorrow at
Grand Army hall by Miss Mary j. Reilly,
the veteran newspaper woman.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Grand View Hotel Destroyed

BROOKLYN, Jan. 25.-The Grand View
Hotel at Fort Hamilton, n. Y the pop
ular summer resort for New York and
Brooklyn people, was destroyed by fire
this morning. There were several narrow
escapes but no lives were lost. The loss
is about 100000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Mexican Social Club.

The grand annual Masquerade Ball OF
the Mexican Social Club will take place
on Saturday, February 4th, at Turner
hall. A limited number of tickets will be
sCld to members by the treasurer,
Ed. Froboese, ST., or TcO BenavideS, at
JoSke Brothers, and Z. &. CervanteS, at
Mic Tengg,S. 20 4J
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25

The'following transfers have been filed
since last report:
Frank WrobeI to Frances Rnckowitch,
part of Beck survey, being lots and 10,
and part of block 81, on GOllad street; s.
and other considerations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
ALDERMAN SEVENTH WARD.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce
Mr.. ALBERT PERSCH as q candidate IoF
Reelection to the office Of alderman Of
the Seventh ward at the coming election,
February 18th 1898.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Not an AnnLICnnt.

Nat Lewis emphatically states he is not
a candidate for any city position, nor VIII
he accept any appointment. He VIII
neither be city marshal, nor city clerk, nor
will he hold any other fat city job: MT.
Paschal also made no promises to him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
COTTON RenOrt,

New ORLEANS, La, San. 25.-tl p. m j
Cotton quiet, good mid. lilo; mid. Q
3-16; low mid. 8. Sales J 800 bales; re-
ceipts $500 bales. Futures quiet, Jan.
9.26 bid; Feb. 9.25; March $50
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
TELEGRAPH
Crisp News Of This Day Concerning
important Occurrences.
Sent Special to The Light by the
Associated Press and South
ern Afternoon Press Assn.
Macon Telegraph Sale.

MACON, Ga, Jan. 25.-The Macon, Ca,
Telegraph was sold at public auction yes
terday and was bought in by bondholders
for small figures. 1t is thought probable
the sale will be confirmed by the court.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
A Cold Wave.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 25.-Cold wave
great severity is sweeping down from the
Northwest. Fall temperature has been
from 20 to Al degrees in the past "a hours.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25

Joe Binz and Miss Lydia Wrase
will be united In marriage tonight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25

Large uncut, newspapers for sale
cheap. Apply at this office. II 20 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-01-25
Alfred Giles,
ARCHITECT.
Question TO johnny BUT:

Office opposite west entrance of Post Office
q as erected g., O0D, 600 worth of work in Texa
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-05-18
rur BARRAGE OF THE NILE.

our special correspondent at Cal
80 has made searching investiga-
ION in reference to the accusations
mad in Egypt against the English
nidministration of public works in
chat country. There being-for ag-
s;cultural purposes-no rain, the life
nfEpvpt is the Nile, which during
the neriod of inundation spreads over
the cultivated surface of the soil, and
leaves behind it a rich deposit OF
highly fertile soil that produces the
cnfton, grain and sugar cane which
v;eld such golden harvests. The
most important engineering work is
The barrage situated at the apex Of
the Delta of the Nile, which diverts
the stream into vast network of
canals.
The barrage was constructed thir-
~ years ago at total cost probably
If about ten million dollars. Owing
70 a serious accident in 1867 it was
condemned, and a commission in
1888 pronounced it useless. But
when Sir Colin Moncrieff went to
Cairo in 1884, he took the matter
up and, by expanding upwards oftwo
million dollars upon it, rendered it
so useful that in 1892 it held up the
vast stream OF the Nile to a
height of thirteen feet, thereby secur-
Ing to the great arterial canals a
plentiful supply of water which
would otherwise have failed.
The effect of the completion of this
vast structure is very marked as re-
CARDS the increased cotton crops,
and land which was worth during
the time of Ismail Pasha about fifty
dollars an acre is now valued at one
hundred and fifty dollars, and last
year the yield of cotton-the most
important product Of Egypt-reach-
ed the highest figure ever yet attain
ed, The annual cost of maintaining
the barrage, including the cost Of
regulating all the gates, amounts to
thirty-6ve thousand dollars. AS the
price Of Egyptian cotton averages
twelve dollars a hundred weight, and
as the yearly increase since the re-
pair of the barrage has been from
half million to million hundred
weight, one can easily calculate the
enormous advantage derived from
it.
Besides this, there is a great saw
ing in the purchases of coal and
pumping machinery, formerly used
by landowners, who were obliged to
pump during eight or nine months
Of the year, instead of only two
months as at present.
In short, the irrigation of Egypt,
upon which everything depends-ior
the whole country without the Nile
water would be an absolute desert
seems to have been wisely and econo-
mcally managed under English adj
ministration, and has secured the
confidence of the natives in spite of
their natural dislike of foreign con-
troll springing from the differences of
race and religion Paris Edition of
n. Y. Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-05-18
PERIoUE TOBACCO.
The Reason for Its Peculiar Flavor and
the Method of Curing.

The Reason for Its Peculiar Flavor and
the Method of Curing.
In the case of perique tobacco the
stripping of the midrib from the leaf
causes the leaf to fall into two lateral
halves, which are placed on top of each
other in such manner that the blade of
one half of the leaf alternates with the
apex of the other These are then
twisted into what are called "torquets. ="
These torquets are folded upon them
selves, side by side, and are placed in
strong boxes, which are about twelve
inches square, and subjected to pressure.
After twenty-four hours these torQuet3
are taken out and repacked in the san
manner as before every twenty-four
hours for period of week, the idea
being evidently to subject the torquets
toa uniform pressure throughout. After
this period has elapsed these torquets are
repacked every three days for about two
weeks. During all this time the tobacco
is subjected to constant, steady pres
sure with press of the most primitive
kind.
should not forget to state that after
the tobacco has been placed in the press
one week a black juice flows out of the
oox, which has pleasant odor, not I'M
IKE freshly cooked prunes. Square
pieces of cottonade, IS by 10 inches, are
laid out, and on these the torquets are
opened, or, to use the term of the Eng
hsh speaking Arcadians, the torquets
are unraveled, great care being neces.
sary to separate each leaf.
The largest leaves are laid upon the
ceottonade first, 30 that when rolled the
largest leaves will serve as a covering of
one carrotte presently to be described.
Inc smaller leaves are placed Longitude
nally upon the larger ones until three
and one-half to four pounds are placed
upon the piece of cottonade, the ends of
winch are turned inwardly. The cot
1onade and contents are now rolled into
carrottes, the ends Of the cottonade are
pulled out and string tied to each end
70 prevent the carrotte from opening, and
'ne Whole wrapped in a clothesline
usually made of cotton.
Inc wrapping is performed in the
primitive manner that characterizes the
operation throughout. Use is made of
"windlass and rope; the end of the
rope is made fast to the carrotte, passed
around post driven into the ground),
ewlso Is now made around the carrotte,
"uu With each turn of the carrotte the
pressure rs increased. This is continued
untli the whole of the carrotte is envel-
opeu; the end is made fast by passing it
through several turns Of the rope. This
u. the carrotte, but, before it is
placed upon the market, it is allowed to
ase' which is usually from six months
" year, During this time the tobacco
Is allowed to undergo a slow fermenta-
.ion' Which gives the aroma and taste
VuaV distinguish this tobacco from all
others. va
Inc amount Of perique grown and
su Qua has averaged, during the
I've I've years preceding 1890, 10000 car
YVES YVES OF four pounds per annum.
~. " noiesale tobacconists have expressed
WIG doubt that any modern method
S @ouia produce tobacco with as fine
navor as that produced by the old and
f-"i.ive manner just described.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-05-18

81 say, old fellow, here are the five
shillings borrowed of you last weekr'
Thanks, dear boyl | had forgotten
all about it,"
"Hang it, old man, why didn't you
tell me that five minutes ago%-London
Tit-Bits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-05-18

Did it ever occur to you to think how
wretchedly inferior az {, runner man is
to nearly every other living creature?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-21
THE STREAM OF LIFE.

tiks q small streamist on . mountain side,
A white thread giancing In the summer sun.
Lightly down leaping with . Joyous spring.
10 passes happy childhoods playful hour.
Next, through green dells and 'ne&th o'er,had'
owing crags,
The growing stream with hss'ilsss now winds
on,
Now gladly lingering round some glowing isls
That smiles with heavenly be1uty and allurus
With promise VI perpetual delights;
Now 6ercsly dashing down soms rough cas-
csde,
Where rushing waters split on hostile rocks
Rpouting aloft the iridescent spray
lirifted In sunless clsfts by swaying winds;
10 pass the years Of youth. Our riper age
ls like the broadened rivers stately march,
Who's current slackens, Jet admits no pauss.
hut passes neld and coppice, tower and town,
Not wholly 'scaping from defillng stains,
Yet toiling onward restlessly. Adown
Its smooth ye' ever aiding stream We haste.
Nor mark the progress OF its quiet speed.
TIL, faster rushing ~ u nears the end,
II sweeps us onward In rrsisiiess courss
Through the torn rapids Of disease and p&in.
TIN, plunging down the cataract nj death.
We glide Into vast and unknown rpace-
The boundless ocean Of eternity.
walter w. Skeat In London Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-02-21
Eating several Meal. . Day.

When. rs rarely happens, English
farm laborers come to this country, they
find 1t extremely difficult to accommo-
date themselves to the current American
custom Of eating but three meals day.
An English maidservant and nurse, who
lived to be more than 100 years old.
averred that she had always been accus-
toned to "a dew bit and breakfast, o
stray bit and dinner, q nommet. crum.
met, and bit after supper" Extra
meals aro common enough during tho
harvest season In this country. The hasty
breakfast ut $50 In the morning Is fol.
lowed by "stray bit" at 0 o'clock and
by luncheon between the MONDAY din
ner and the after sunset supper. In parts
of southern Pennsylvania the dinner
hour Is lio'clock In the morning, and 1t
would not be difficult to show that
Americans living on the same meridian
are dining all the way from that hour
until Z In the evening. The great mass
of country folk still dine ut noon.-New
York Sun.