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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
CITY DOCTOR TALKS
About the Health of the City, anG
the Causes of Much Sickness.

oDOub b44O AOdAOh VI Iu0 Why's anu
the Causes of Much Sickness.
To the Daily LIGHT:
The statement Of residents along
San Pedro creek that there has
been more sickness and the death
rate is higher this year than ever
before, is true, but, "that they
blame the city fathers for this
alone, and ascribe it to the sewage
in this creek" is not entirely true,
as there are various other in
fiuences producing the same, es-
pecially the present sudden climat-
ic changes, combined with I'M
hygienic living of many residents,
especially the poorer class, among
whom the mortality among child
rem was very high. The San Pedro
creek has been polluted with sew
age since the last twenty years,
more or less, and still, last
year, and for few years
previous, sickness prevailed but
little and the death rate at
this time of the season was lower
than any other year before, as COM
pared with last months record.
The San Pedro creek, as also the
river and all other streams, have a
very good washing out" from the
late heavy rains and also the sur
face drains of the city have all
been more or less washed out, and
still high percentage of sickness
prevails not alone along the San
Pedro creek but in all other parts
of the city. If the water of the
San Pedro would be used by resi-.
dents along the creek for cooking
and drinking purposes, then the
cause of sickness could be traced
to this source mainly, but
as nearly all inhabitants are sup
piled with and use the unpolluteC
hydrant water there must eXis
other causes producing the in
| creased sickness. 1t is wei
known fact, proven also by thu
late years. health records, that ;
dry season is extremely favorabl,
to health in general, and tina
rainy seasons, at this time Of thu
year, with depressing, heavy at
mosphere, combined with unsani
tary surroundings and unwhole
some food is a main source o
breeding disease. The mortalit,
has been highest among small
children, caused by cholora
measles and other intestine
troubles and many deaths can b
| traced to the unsanitar,
living of some persons, especial.
the poor, who are devoid Of clean
illness and proper food and live il
filth of all sort. In vaccinatini
these people one can see the eX
treme need of bath or a GOO
washing. But not only the poor
there are also many of the wealth
Ter families who raise their child
rem and themselves under very I'm
| hygienic circumstances and sick
ness and distress naturally pre-
walls among them. OF course, a
already indicated, | would not lik
to be understood, as if the Sal
Pedro creek is an ornamen
to our city, in sanitary way
and the less it is polluted will
sewage the better. 1t indicates also
and what the present city admin
istration is striving at, that w
need, and badly need, a system o
general sanitary sewerage witt
proper disposal of same.
In regard to the inspection o
vegetables, fruit, etc, as timel.
stated in yesterdays LIGHT, l ma.
add that this matter is already il
the hands of the city's sanitar.
committee.
Very respectfully,
r. MENGER,
| City Physician.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
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 efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac'
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 1t
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.
LOUISVILLE. Ky NEW YORK, N.Y.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
A Birthday Surprise Party

Was given to Miss Ola Miller, at her res
idence 4O7 West Elmira street last night
which was attended by quite a large
crowd of young people. The evening was
spent in games of all kinds until the usual
hour, when refreshments and lunch were
served. All passed homeward quietly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
Pleased With the Outlook.

Mr.. C. B. Slevin, the former well-knOwn
hotel man of this city, has just returned
from trip north and south of San An
tonic He says he is we'll pleased with the
general appearance of the country, and
that every body be has yet met express
themselves encouraged over the outlook
for good season.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
Telegraphing For More Cars.

The passenger department OF
the Southern Pacific Railway re-
ceived a telegram from Columbus
this morning asking for five extra
coaches to carry the people who
are coming to the Jockey club
races from that point.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
THE MONDAY AIR cHURN

Makes the finest grade Of butter In
from three-quarters to two minutes time.
You ought to have one. Office, corner
Water and North streets. 2 % 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
BRICK! BRICK!

Calaveras Pressed Brick, Laredo
Brick. For prices apply to Mackey
Brick and Tile Co., Office Menger
Hotel. 4-27-Iw
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03

Louis Eilers and wife and little
girl, of Bastrop, are in the city.
They are stopping at the Menger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-05-03
The Bottom Dropped Out.
FINE MILLINERY
AT Your Own Prices!
Cut this out and bring it with you. There is nc
ing like being posted.

the following Specialties offering this
Ladies' Misses and Chldren Lgho Hats sold everywhere
$I.oo price soc.
Chip Flats sold elsewhere 7c
100 Rough and Ready Tao latest shapes only I5C
colored fancy shapes 25c each.
the grandest line shown
Ribbons Fancy Gaues and Ornaments have the
only at rdculously low prices.
conceded fact that sell the finest pattern hats for the least
money Ladies visit all competitors before calling and
satisfy yourself saving purchase Our
Flower Toque just the thing for and will sell
sight addition the above sacrifice SALE have also educ
magnificent line Ladies Shirt Waists Wrappers
Suits Hosiery and all Ladies Furnishing Goods
Everybody invited. Call a and get first pick
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
AGAINST The WILSON BILL
The Measure Will Receive Much 0ppO-
SiliOn In the Senate.
SOME OF THE CHANGES PROPOSED
An Effort Will Be Made 10 Combine tho o.
position and Secure Concerted
Action In the Matter.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S-The prospects
are that persons opposing free raw ma
terisls in the Wilson bill-,coal, iron and
lead ore, lumber, etc.-will concentrate
their efforts to secure changes in the bill
in the senate. Delegations representing
these various interests will be here dur
ing the coming week to begin work.
Democrats, as far as possible, are being
delegated to make the protests. John
N. Burke, of Idaho, the advance guard OF
the lead men, is here, and will be joined
in few days by others representing the
states OF Montana, Wyoming and New
ada, and the territory Of Utah. Burke
says free lead ore will absolutely paralyze
the mining industries of the states and
territories named. Burke was the demo-
cratic candidate for governor of Idaho in
the last campaign. II the duty on lead
ore cannot be retained, in part at least,
by the Wilson bill, these lead miners
will ask for reduction of dnty of two
cents on pig lead, reduced by the Wilson
bill to one cent. An effort will be made
to combine, so as to secure concerted ac-
ton, but whether combination can be
effected is uncertain.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
ANGRY ENGLISH INVESTORS.
Claimed to Have Been Deceived Regard
ing AthisOn ecuritiss.

Claimed to Have Been Deceived Regard
ing Athison Securities.
LONDON, Dec. 29.-The English press
is severe on what it Gala the misleading
statements of President Reinhart, of the
Atchieon railway system, rs to the posi-
ton of that company as cabled to Lon
don. 1t is claimed these alleged
misleading statements were made while
all arrangements for filing bill for
receivers had already been com piled
with, and it is asserted the affair
destroys the last vestige of confidence
which English investors might have had
in American railroads.
The Daily News says the Atchison de-
velopments have made men distrustful
of the very best American lines managed
by the very best and most solid men in
America
The Standard doubts If % per cent
assessment on shares would Yield
enough to put the line on its legs again
The Financial News says the Atchi-
son deception is in some respects the
worst OF all receptions with which inves-
tors on this side have been taken in, and
pronounces as an opinion that the whole
business is discreditable TO the last de-
gree.
The Chronicle says the loss to British
investors in American railways is due
to bad administration and the market
operations OF railway magnates of a
character which would not be tolerated
in this country. The Chronicle ADDS
that the payment of interest is often de-
pendent not upon the solvency of the
company, but upon the interests of those
in control judged from market point OF
view
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
SENATOR CHANDELIERS SCHEME.
A Measure Having for Its Object the Re-
mOnetization of silver


mOnetizati of silver.
WASHINGTON, De = Ex-senator Chand-
Ter, republican, of New Hampshire, is
about to come forward with a scheme
looking to the reconciliation Of silver.
The senator contemplated the introduce
ton in the senate after the reconvenine
of congress OF resolution asking the
United States to invite all the countries
of the world, the Eastern, Western and
Southern, to attend monetary confer
ence. The new feature of the proposed
conference is that it should not be re-
stricted to the European gold standard
countries, but shall include South Amer
lean and Oriental silver standard coun-
tries. Moreover, Invitations to the con-
ference are to contain a declaration of
the United States that the purpose of the
conference shall be the establishment
and maintenance OF an international ra-
ito, with specific declaration added
that if such ratio cannot be- agreed upon
it will be the purpose Of the United States
to adopt single standard, and that
standard shall not be gold, but silver.
BY taking this extreme position Chand-
Ter thinks the hands of the gold stand
ard countries not now trading extern
sively with the Western world can be
forced.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
Receivers Must Report.

PORTLAND, Dec. 27.-In the United
States court today, on petition of the
Farmers Loaf & Trust Co., an order
was made that the receivers of the Union
Pacific railroad file statement of re-
ceipts from and expenditures upon the
property of the Oregon Railway & Navi-
cation Company covering all property n
the mortgage OF June /, 1885, made to
the Farmers Loan Il Trust Company,
beginning such account at the time Of
receivership and continuing it to Decem-
her l, 1898, and that in future receivers
file monthly statements. The petition
sets forth that on the LIST OF December
the interest on the bonds was due, and
that the receivers failed to make pay
ment of the same
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

nor wrote to him directly or indirectly,
nor have been written to by him or any
body in his behalf in my life. The
whole story is monstrous fabrication
from beginning to end and must emanate
from some mailman. or perhaps, some
interested knave who wishes to satisfy
some feeling Of malignity in coupling my
name with the commission Of 90 foul and
cowsrdly crime. l am reluctantly com
PEELED to say IN connection with this in
famous SANDER that the press Of America
is the only press in the civilized world
today through which ruffianly attempts
like this at moral assassination Of public
men can be made with impunity.
MICHAEL DAvIrT."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
APPEAL TO THE COURTS.
Northern Pacific Employees Restrained
From Ordering u strike.

FROM ordering strike.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 27.-There is a pros.
pecf that 1900 men employed on the
Northern Pacific will quit work January
1, when the reduced schedule OF wages
goes into effect. When the receivers
found it impossible to arrive at an agree
ment With the employees they telegraphed
last night to all agents and attorneys
along the line of the road to have piunc.
tons served. The Injunction is said to
be the first order OF the kind issued in
the United States. A somewhat similar
injunction was issued during the Big
Four labor troubles, but not until the
strike was in progress. 1t appears from
the Northern Pacific injunction that re-
ceivers ordered reduction of all salaries
exceeding $1,000 This was cheerfully
accepted. A week lateR the receivers or
dered further reduction of five per cent
on all wages from $50 to $75 and ten per
cent on from $40 to 500 per month. 1t
10 this reduction which the employees
refuse to accept. The receivers applied
some time ago to Judge jenkins OF the
United States court for an order restrain
ing them from declaring an instantane.
Gus strike and interfering with the opera
ton Of the road. When the negotiations
between representatives Of the employees
and receivers were broken off, the latter
decided to make use of the Injunction
issued by JudRe Jenkins.
The petitioners cay the employees can
not carry on the strike without prelimi-
nary assistance from the different ma
tlonal organizations to which they belong.
They therefore pray that these organize
tons. through their chief officers, such as
T. NJ. Arthur, E. G, Clark, E. P. Sargent,
ID. Il. Ramsey, S. f. wilkinson and
others, be enjoined from ordering and
sanctioning the strike. The court grants
this.
BITTER FEELING AMONG EMPLOYEES.
ST.. PAUL, Dec. 27.-The Northern Pa
citic employees representatives will meet
this afternoon to consider the latest de-
velopments in their contention with the
railroad this morning. They are feeling
very bitter about the injunction served
on them, and are very much at sea as to
what action they will take.
EMPLOYEES MAKE MOVE.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. Ito comba the
injunction proceedings against them the
employees OF the Northern Pacific con-
template making motion before Judge
jenkins, who issued the Injunction order
Ing them not to combine in a strike
against the Northern Pacific road asking
him to have the old wages schedule con.
tlnued. They are obliged to obey the in.
junction to the letter, but say that as
they are the parties having vital inter
ests they should be gwen an opportunity
to present their case in court. They are
now in consultation with attorneys with
view to taking such step. This adds
a novel feature to the proceedings already
had. which it is said has no precedent in
the United States courts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

than 1892. General gloom now hangs
over the country's industries. Imports
for eleven months declined l7,500,0 900
pounds com pared with 1892. and exports
declined 6,500,0O0 pounds. There has
been a shrinkage OF every important
class OF imports and exports. On the
other hand American trade is stead
lily advancing, but what effect the change
OF tariff will cause is matter OF conjec-
ture. Brazil and other South American
republics, except Chill, have been large
buyers. Merchants generally are look
ing with confidence for improving trade
in 1894, provided there is no serious
strike or lockout"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
RUSSIA BUYS STEAMSHIPS.

Five Purchased from an American Com.
psDy at . Cost of One Million.
New YORK, Dec. 26.-The report tina,
the Russian government has bought from
the United States x Brazil Mail Steam.
ship Company five steamships, to be
used by the Amoor Steamship Com.
pany in connection with the Russian
governments transcoptinental railroad in
Siberia, is confirmed by c. P. Hunting
ton. The price received for the five is
81 100000. The feet will leave, four for
the Pacific and one for the Baltic. about
March ID. W. d. Richards, of Chicago,
agent for Russia, is now at Tacoma Sc.
iecting ports for the steamships.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
STATE BANK TAX.

sub Committee Divided on the Matter.
Two Reports submitted,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The suo-com-
mittee OF the committee on banking and
currency Of the house, to whom WAS COM
mitted the qestion Of repeating the state
bank tax, are divided on the matter, Cox
OF Tennessee, submitting a report en-
bodying unconditional repeal, and War
ner of New York and Hall of Minnesota,
reporting in favor of conditional repeal.
The bill drafted by Hall and Warner re-
peals the 10 per cent tax, but provides
that the issue of state bank notes shall be
confined to the state in which the banks
are Incorporated, and if not used outside
Of the state they shall he subject to a tax
of 10 per cent of their face value
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

SAN Francisco, Dec. 27.-Director-
General De Young authorizes the state.
ment that the midwinter fair will be
opened on January l, 1893, az announced
all along, though in view OF the fact that
many exhibits are not ir place yet, the 35
cent temporary price of admission will
not be raised, and the. formal opening
ceremonies will not take place until a
date as soon after January as possible,
announcement OF which will be in due
time officially made. Heavy storms on
the line Of railways have caused delay in
the arrival of foreign ex hibits. The first
OF January, however, will be gala day
in Golden Gate park.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

New YORK, Dec. 27.-A temporary
receivership of the New York Il New
England railroad was decided on last
night. One of the directors said
There will be lively fight if Mcleod
does not put up the money for the Janu-
airy interest. If Mcleod raises the inter.
est money there will be no permanent
receivership. If not, there will be. The
Mcleod party will not put up the money
unless it can control the road. The trou.
BILE with the New England road for the
past five or six years has been that it has
had no working capital. The president
always had to provide for all deficien
cies." Mcleod expressed great indigna.
ton at the move, and declared that if he
had known of it it should not have taken
place.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

San Francisco, Dec. 27.-Judging from
the statement OF the earnings OF the
Southern Pacific railroad the wave of de-
preston that swept over the country apr
pears to have done less injury to the Pa
cific coast than TO any other section of the
United States. The gross earnings of the
road up to the end Of October amounted
to SAC, l37 900. This is $261 900 less than
for the same time last year. Although
there will be decrease in the earnings
OF the road this year, it will be less than
that experienced by railroads in other
sections OF the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
Bridge Company Assigns.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 27.-The San
Francisco Bridge Company has made an
assignment. The failure was precipitated
by the loss Of the big raft of piles which
the company tried to bring down from
Coos Bay. 1t broke up off the coast of
humboldt and became total loss. Il is
believed, however, that the company has
assets sufficient to satisfy all creditors
and resume business, and that the
assignment is really to gain time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

rebel ships. 1t is now said the Nictheroy
will await them here, and will fight them
in these waters. News from Rio Janeiro
brings little that is fresh. Both sides
claim their opponents are driven to the
last extremity and must soon give in.
The government party declares that for
eign governments are supporting Mello's
cause, but that SO soon as the United
States gets strong naval force here that
will be stopped, because it must compel
strict observance of the Monroe doc
trine, and that If it is done the collapse
of the rebellion is q question Of only
short time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
To Challenge All Comers.

GLASGOW, Dec. 27.-Wstson, designer
OF the Valkyrie and Thistle, 10 building 3
yacht for an American, which is to COM
petewith a new forty-footer, ordered by
Victor Montague. Watson would not
give the name OF the American Secre-
tary Grant OF the Royal Yacht Squadron
says Montague intends to open the
challenge to all Corners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05

CORVALLIS, Dec. 29.-D. X. Vaughn
left last night to become general agent OF
the Oregon Pacific at San Francisco, and
as he holds 5000 OF the claims under
which the steamer Willamette Valley is
attached, it is expected that that vessel
will soon be released. Lawyers Gest and
Fay, attorneys OF Receiver Hadley, have
been deposed. Receiver Hadley has
given notice to employees that during the
rest Of his term as receiver he will charge
nothing for his services. The steamer
Hoag resumed navigation OF the William
cite this morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
THE ISSUE OF BONDS.
Grand Master Sovereign DenOunces the
Proposed Measure.

Grand Master Sovereign Denounces the
Proposed Measure.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-General Mas
ter Workman Sovereign OF the Knights
of Labor, has issued an address to the
Knights Of the country, appealing to
them to protest against the proposed
bond issue. He says he calls for the
new agitation because he has letters
from the South and West saying the
issue of bonds as asked by Carlisle will be
considered sufficient provocation to JUS
tify call to arms He deprecates such
a course, and suggests that, on the first
attempt Of congress to grant the author
ity asked, members OF the order from
Maine to California hold indignation
meetings and send protests to their
members in congress. He says the issue
OF bonds is an outrage, and should brand
with eternal infamy every name con-
nected with the disreputable transaction.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-01-05
Seeking II Compron,ise.

ST. PAUL, Dee. 2S.-A committee of
Northern Pacific employees called on Re-
ceiver Cakes shortly after Il o'clock to
see If some arrangements could not he
reached regarding the proposed cut in
wages eead of applying to the courts
in the matter The conference is still in
session.
1t was tinanaIly arranged that the men
should present written statement. This
will I've presented tomorrow morning.