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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-10
LIGHT FLASHES.

Woven wire bed springs, Sl.45.
G.. A. Showers Furniture Co. ii 10 II
-"Isaac Stern" a German COM
edv, was presented at the Mission
garden last night by MIR. and Mrs.
Arno.
-Baby-buggies at all prices.
G. A. SHOWERS FURNITURE GO.
112l If
Ben Newman, a member OF
the San Antonio football team, had
his nose badly bruised in yester-
days game.
-Joske's is the spot. l2lO2t
Constable McCloskey yester-
day arrested Henry Farris, color
ed, and placed him in the county
Jail to await the arrival Of Sheriff
w. l.. Burk from, Waco, where he
is wanted on a charge Of assault to
murder.
-Joske,s is the spot. lO2t
Mrs. J. G. Knoll, wife Of the
Avenue q grocer, found a stray
little child near the Fourth street
bridge last Saturday evening and
took it in custody pending the ar
rival of its mother.
-Joske's is the spot for Christ
mas buying.
"A couple Of picked teams cap
tanned by John Russell and Ed.
Gallagher respectively, enjoyed a
fast game of football, association
rules, on Dallas street yesterday
afternoon. The score was tied on
two goals.
Joske's is the spot where Christ
mas buyers do love to congre-
gate. l2O2t
Robert Osman is now holding
down a position at Joske's Big
Store, behind the wrapping coun.
ter.
-Joske's is the spot for bar
gains. l2O2t
Nose Harris will be tried be-
fore Justice Devine tomorrow az
ternoon, charged with using abu-
sive language towards P. H. Pond.
-Joske's is the spot for holiday
goods. 1902
John w. Peter this morning
brought suit for foreclosure of deed
OF trust against J. N. Groesbeck,
trustee, and w. HI. Wallace and III.
w. Cowan in the Forty-fifth Dis
trict.
-Joske's is the spot for Christ
mas bargains. 12O2t
The elevator of the Maverick
Bank building is again running, a
new cable having been put in.
-Joske's is the spot for mems
and boys clothing. lllO2t
The ladies of st. Luke's church
will hold bazaar and entertain
ment, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, at st. Luke's hall, corner
Leona and Zavalla streets. Admis.
sion Tue sday night. free; Wednes-
DAY, adults 25c children ljc. A fine
lot of holiday goods, Christmas
presents, candies and CONNECTIONS
very cheap.
In connection with bazaar there
will be a unique exhibition OF art
under the direction of a mem Der
Of the S. A. Art League 1910 2t
-Joske's is the spot for shoes,
12lO2t
Miss Knight, of Austin, who has
been visiting in the city, has re-
turned home.
A woman with several chill
dren was taking in the city today,
singing for charity.
-Nato Nillareal says he got l47
doves while out shooting yesterday.
Mission Athletic club is arrang-
ing an athletic exhibition.
Two OF the ladies Of the "Char-
ley's Aunt" company purchased
two Chihuahua dogs yesterday, to
take them back north with them
as curiosities.
Harmony club will have a
dance Thursday night.
The police raided an opium
den on Soledad street yesterday
and captured three men and a large
collection Of pipes, etc.
-Herlinda CARRIER, colored
woman, has been arrested on a
charge Of being suspicious char
acter. She will be accused OF theft
OF $50 from the residence OF Mrs.
Mitchell, on Avenue d, in Septem.
her last
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-10
Baby Christening.

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Meyer was christened yes
terday afternoon in st. Joseph's
church, Rev. Father Pfefferkorn Of
ticiating. He was named Clarence
Andrew Joseph Meyer. The spon-
sors were Miss Bette Brotze
and Mr.. Joseph Meyer. After the
christening the party repaired to
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Meyer, on South street, where the
day was spent most enjoyably.
-Majah Nose C. Harris and P.
III. Pond had a little alteration
Saturday last and the former
"cussed" the latter. He was fined
So by the recorder this morning.
o.. Prices Cream Baking Powds,
Worlds Pair Highest Award
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-10

o.. Prices Cream Baking PowdsS
Worlds Pair Highest Award.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

worse than inaction and failure. This IS some
thing which the Democratic members are W.
ginning 10 appreciate. They pcTciv" win ac-
curatc Judgment that they can make Il more
honorable and aggressive stand before 'h'ir
home voters In November with no tarii OH "
all than with such measure as the lniquitouS
German bill. the responsibility for which they
must share with the Senate " they SURRENDER
their ground.
II will be better for these Democratic mem
bers 70 60 10 the country with clean hands 'hah
10 foul themselves with the oOzc ana slime OF
This corrupt Trust abomination. Inc Demo
cratic masses are with them today while ihY
are Offering strenuous resistance 10 the S"ilh-
torial conspiracy They will not have the pco-
,lc with them IL they back down after Il
feeble display Of resistance and allow the Sen
ate to carry oul lis bargains with trusts ana
corporatons The responsibility will not De
theirs if Tie deadlock remains unbroEcn ana
there IS no tariff legislation. II will be carried
by the small minority cabal of Senators that
has held up both houses of Congress ara DO
clarnd war UPON The President. II the Demo
cratic House porscvcrcs in its present attitude
Of hostility 70 Trust legislation AMI defeats the
bill. II will have public credit for the courage ot
It's convictions and for patriotic conduct ana
party consistency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
PERSONAL.

The rector Of Christ Church. at Sparklll N y
the Rev F.. Ward Denys. will be at Paul Smiths =
the Adrondacks, in the month Of August and WIN
preach in the Episcopal Church during his staS
there.
The French papers have been noting the cur,ou.
way In which the career Of President Clrnot va,
connected with the figure ~" H was born /,
1881. was admitted to the Ecole Polytechn.que IA
1851 was elected by virtue Of Article I OF the Con-
s,ituton TO the Office Of President Of The Republic
in 1887 was assass,nated at the age Of ffty.sey.o
years in the seventh year Of his Presidency, IN a
carriage containing seven persons -Four inside and
seventh day OF the week. by an Italian Ia word a.
seven .ettersJ namei Cesar!o a.so formed Of seven
Psn,heon on tie first day OF ne seventh month ~
the year sven days after his death.
The heaviest bicycle rider in the world is SAID :.
he Dr Mellon. Of Dublin. Ireland who weighs 4,
pounds lie is also an expert lawn tennis player
THE Hartford Post" says that TILE Ashley .
pretty bond-haired girl Of that city. is the be,
al,-round female athlete and Oarsman in New.Ens
land II not in the United States To one Of liz
reporters who found her in Waters shell, dressed
rnodesty but suitably for rowing. she said: To 81.
the men and little boys stare You would think th.y
had never seen a glri dressed this way befor.
You admire my stroke. did you say, Vel
men who know tell me that / my back
legs and back rather than with my arms and
Mr. Ath-rton te..s that i right. Seer and
Tile took one long. sweeping strok- that sent her
shell darling through the water as II from cata.
pu, "You WI. notice she continued when she Rad
brought her boat back 10 where the reporters Graf,
was anchored. THAT slid FAR rward on th.
seat as posslbe and pushed the oars through the
water with my legs and back using my arms for bu,
little other purpose than to guide the oars. was
born in Christiania. Norway, twenty-three yean
ago OF poor but honest pareats as The story-boou
sav Ny father was A very large and muscular man
and my mother large woman. - come by ny
strength naturally. When ! was but four years Oh
ny parents removed 70 this country AMI We settled
in Bosion near the bay. have often been In i
boat but never handed an oar. I learned 70 swim
and rapid, developed some ski, In that sport !
have swan against clara Peckwith. and have Won
sovera. swimming championships. am willing 70
swim against any woman IN COnnec,icu, for any.
thing from a box Of carameis up. Then, 100. ! an
a pretty good skater and have plenty OF medals
20 prove II. / never drink drop % anything
stronger than coffee. and use dumbbels and Indian
clubs. and / get a good deal OF exercise In other
ways during the day. / taboo certain meats snf
confectionery, but otherwise 10 not train"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
MORE COURAGE IN THE HOUSE.

Tho change In the attitude Of the Democratic
House toward the Senate combine may be eX-
nlancd in various ways. A week ago n sur
rouder 10 the coalition seemed inevitable, but
Chairman Wilson and his colleagues are now
scouting The idea that the House will yield TO
the Senate and confidently predicting that with
fhe President and the Democratic press with
them thcy will revise the bill. Their courage
has been restored by overwhelming evidences ~
popular hostility TO the German bill. Every
Democratic Congressman receives every day
hundreds of letters from his constituents urging
uncompromIsing opposition to measure when
IS described everywhere AZ bill for the prtec-
ton of the Trusts The Democratic press. win
few exceptions, supports the President and the
House The President himself irIitatcd by the
assaults made upon him In The Senate and On
ragged by sensational accounts which have been
published Of what passed between him and Sen
ator German in the interview arranged by Sen
ator Brice, has impaired TO the leaders Of the
House his own courage and aggressive deter
minatlon to fight the coalition to the end
In addition TO these explanations Of The re
newed vigor with which the House confcrrces
are holding out against the Senate, another mo-
tive Is now excrng great Influence. large
majority Of the Democratic members VIII be
candidates for reelection In November, and they
naturally rccoil from placing themselves in a
position where they will have 10 defend 80 I'M
popular "A measure rs the German bill. II they
surrender TO the Senate they will accept the re-
sponslbility Of all the trust schedules and vlo-
latod party pledges Not even Il Southern
brigadicr, who knows that his own seat Is So
cure can anticipate with pleasure canvass
wherein he NAV be forced to defend SO scan
dalous n bargain with trusts and combinations.
AS for tho Northern members, not one OF them
could make a decent excuse before home audi
cnces for voting for the German Dill. Every
package OF letters with home posmarks laid
upon their desks increases their Discrimination
70 condemn themselves to the intolerablc burden
OF defending that infamous measure In The a'l-
tumn.
The alternative must OF course. be faced by
the Democrats Of the House, and ii Is n seri-
ous one II they hold out against fhe bill IN
It's present form and the German cabnl carries
out it's threats. there will be no tariff lcgisla-
ton: and then these members will have Ia OK
plain 10 their home constituents how il has hap
pened that the business interests Of the country
have been paralyZed for nearly two years with
out ANYTHING 10 show for II in Washington.
That will not be n pleasant undertaking Tor
either Northern or Southern Democrats. Tor II
will involve confession Of complete and abject
failure 10 redeem party promises; but there are
more indefensible things than that Betrayal OF
principles, population Of pledges made TO the
people conformation Of foul and shameful sale
of tariff law to the Trusts are incomparabn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

torpcdocs while neither the Flu 500 nor any
other Japanese battlcship has any. Inc 'hih
Yucn and Ching lucn have edch four lup'> "i''
thc Foo Ching none; ana The three JaplHcS'
cruisers we have named have each four tunes
Such were the four Chinese ships montlonod
I'm Pho nevs of the battle and such the strongest
four japan could have sent against them. All
wore modern vessels fairly comparable Win
those conposIug the great nayics Of the Woi1h
Whatever lessons are derived from the engage
mon may. therefore. fairly be regarded as III
dicative Of the probable results OF any future
naval contests In American or European waters
As wc hay. soon. Japan could scarcely have bad
any such prcpondcrancc OF m'fhaihral vi p''
tcrnc strength Neither docs there appear 10
have been any accident or other circumstance
through which Japan could Wlh' III Spor'n-
parlancr by II ukc: but IT was Stupoor"!
contested fight. finally decided according ~
merit The merit that carried the day WhS' W.
are persuaded. not so much In ships ana engines
and guns and projcciilcs rs in human Dram
and nerve. The Japanese, II has p''h s"'"'
handled their ships guns ana t"rp'nocS VIII"
more skill than the Chinese therefore 'h''
won That tells the whole story. 1t is noe
n,v starry II WAS heard when Drake ana
Crcnvn and Howard outmanornvrcd ana ""'-
tonight their vastly more powerful Spanish io'S.
II was repeated when the embryo Navy oi
Amcrrn vanu,shcd the veterans OF brl'hIh III
1S12 aud again OF Chcrbourg ilarDor OH 'n''
,,IorIous Sundnv morning of June. 1S0" Anu
doubtlrss. despite all changes in naval cohs'r"c
tion and cnuipmcnt, II will contlnu" 10 hold true
Tn ovcrv war M sea Other things being equal
80. ,,.,rI,. .nunI that sca Power will win who's"
sh,,,s or,. h,.s, ofIiccrcd and manned and whose
scamcn are best disciplined. most active most
to,ou,,,.r, aud most heroic Manhood counts
f,, inst os much in The steel fortress OF to-day
~ I'm the wooden walls Of Nelson's time. war
+. ,,,u . Gam. If blood and iron. II employs
more iron now than 1t did OF ola. hu' p'o'" u
still the more important factor ahd ''' o"V
uDon which the final result Will nrn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
TWELVE PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-The japanese Government formally
declared war upon China; dispatch from Shang-
hal saw that the Chen-Yuen was not sunk by me
japanese: Japan apologized TO England for the
sinking Of the Kow-Shing; Chinese victories in
-Corea are reported - Mr. Gladstone has de-
ciined the latest invitation II visit the United
States - Sir William Harcourt was enter
tanned at dinner in London by Liberal members
OF the House Of Commons
Congress-Both houses In session. - Sen
ate: The Sundry Civil Appropriation Dill was
considered: Mr. Chandler offered resolution
calling for an investigation OF the relations OF
the Nova Scotia coal syndicate To the tariir Dip'
g. House: The Agricultural appropriation OH
was passed, the Senate having Withdrawn us
amendment regarding TIC Russian thistle; the
Funston-Moore contested election case was con-
sidered.
Domestic-Dr. MoOdy's conference FOR Bloie
study at Mortified was opened =-= A fire in
the lumber district Of Chicago caused loss esii-
mated at s3OO0,oOO. == The annual camp
meeting Of the National Temperance Society
began at Ocean Grove. y. j. = The
Constitutional Convention Committee on Priv
ileges and Elections reported In favor
of unseating the 1--WE Democratic delegates
from the With Senate District. =--- The Arinor-
Plate investigating Committee Of the House Of
Representatives visited the Carnegie works at
Homestead. Penn.
City and Suburban.-A strike OF worKiHeh On
the public school buildings has been ordered
- Strong corroborative evidence against ex-
Ward Man Levy was brought out AT his tral.
- The Police Commissioners dismissed the
charges against Captain Price --= raid was
made on Little Monte Carlo" the gambling re-
sort I'm Westchester. and six bookmakers were
arrested -- A fishing schooner was run down
by the White Star steamer Majestic. which ar
rived at this port yesterday two lives We're lost
by the accident which occurred in dense
fog - The New-YOrk baseball team defeated
Boston 10 4 in an eleven-nnng game
Stocks dull and weak the Changers being
pressed for sale on continued news of damage TO
corn. The market closed az about lowest points
Foreign exchange was lower. but without weak
ness; export gold engagements were $lSlo'Ooo
Money on call / per cent.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Thunder
storms. warner southwest winds Temperature
Yesterday: Highest s. degrees; lowest. 69; aver
age, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

Owing TO the outrageous frauds p'rpctra''d
in Gravcscnd last fall, the Senator and Assem-
blyinan elected on the face Of the returns III inc
districts of which that town was pilrt were
properly unscatcd. The same frauds affected
the election If delegates to the CorSiitu'i"nhi
Convent ion. so Il is IN no way surprising 'ha'
unanimous report in favor Of turning out me
sitting members for the With Senate DiStrlct mas
been made by the Committee on Elections II -
strange. though. that it Shoud have taken three
months 70 reach this conclusion, for me iac'S
were notorious and the evidence of the frauds
was easy 10 obtain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
BIOOD AND IRON ~ NAT1L VARS.


The personal factor seems 10 be- dominant IN
the war between China and Japan. only mcagrc
details Of the naval engagement q! Monday
have been received and there are contradictory
reports from Shanghai. II the Chinese version
be correct. the Chen Yuen. although not sunk
was driven back into port by an Inferior force
and was Disabled. This would not indicate II vie
tory for that side. We do not know what Japan
csc ships were engaged, or even how many OF
them But il Is certain that, 80 far as battle
ships are concerned they could not have out
casscd their antagonists, and. since the BATH"
was fought in Chinese waters and near one OF
the chief ports and naval stations. II Is not 10
be supposed that they oulnumbcr-d them The
Chen Yucn was. as fighting machine, decided
" superior to any ship japan could send against
her She hnd II inches Of armOr with II Inches
Of backing T. inches Of arInOr on her bai1'ettcS
and inches Of dcc, plating. Japan's strongest
armor,J ship, the Fu 500. has only inches on
belt and 9 on battery and no deck plating. Til"
Chen Yucn was Of 1,l3O tons, and "S feet long
while the Flu 500 Is Of only BIS tons and ~
feet long The former carried four 3Ol4cin
and two 15-cm Krlpp guns; the latter four
2l-cm and two Item. Krupp guns. The Chcn
Yucn's speed waa 14la knots. and that OF The
Flu 500 i3 30 knots. IT, instead of the Fin Soo
any other japanese baitlcship fought the Chen
Yucn, the disparity IN favor of The latter was
still more marked. Japan has, ii Is true. three
unarmorcd coas-dcfcncc ships, with armorcd
barbcttes carrying slightly heavier batteries
than that of the Chen Yucn but there is no
reason 10 suppose they were in This fight
When we turn 10 n comparison OF cruisers
there Is possibility that Japan had some slight
advantage. China could have sent into the fight
her best three cruisers. the Chih Yucn. Ching
Yucn and Foo Ching. All three had four
inches Of protective arnor; the first two were
Of 1900 tons and - knots each the third Of
200 tons and - knots The first two carried
three S-incl and two GInch gums each. ana the
third three 2l-cm. and seven l2-cm. guns The
best cruisers Japan could oppose 10 these are
the famous Naniwa which probably in
the fight; the Akltsuschima and the Takichiho
These are protected with only . inches OF metal
they are larger and swiftcr than The Chinese
ships. measuring respectively 800. l.lJ0 and
1850 tons. and making 1872. 10 and 1872
knots The Naniwa and Takachiho have each
two 26-cm and six 15-cm. guns. and the Aklt-
suschma one 32-cIn. and twelve Fem. guns
The difference between the batteries OF the Chi
nese and Japanese cruisers was not. therefore,
considerable. supposlng these three 10 have been
I'm the Japanese squadron. over any other
marked superiority The question Of torpcdocs
remains 10 be considered The Chinese ship
Chen Yuen had two launching carriages for fish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
Hmusements.

AMBROSE PARK south Brooklyn-3-s:l5-B buffalo Bllls
Wild West.
AMERICAN ROOF GARDEN-S-Naudevile
ATLANTIC GARDEN 80 I" ~ Bowery-Every evening
Concert and Vaudeville.
CAsINO-sl5-The Passing Shows 70 1-Roof Garden
Vaudeville.
EDcN Nr'SEE-iI to 1f-worid In Wax
EIDORADO- Gilrnore's Bands Grand Ralets and
Vaudeville.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRES: l5-rhe Mikado
HUBERS I4TH-sT MCSEUM-Liying Pictures. Vaude-
Vile
ROSTER e. BIAL'S-S-Vaudeville.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN--l 20 and 70 Imam
moth Scenograph Of tn, Worlds Fair.
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDENS to l2-Naude-
VILE
MANHATTAN BEACII-Afternoon and Evening Sousa
and Hagenbecks Trained Animals. Evening
Ialla Rookh and Grand Fireworks.
POLO GROINDS- 4-nasebal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

out Of work in consequence. That the great
Dcbs strike was doomed 10 failure was evident
mt the beginning 10 every clearsightcd observer
The lesson ought not 10 be lost upon members
Of labor organizations the next time Icad'l
Of the Irons or Dcbs type arises and proposes
to tie up al the labor of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02
Times have indeed changed when a Tammany
nomination for Mayor is likely to 60 a-oesging'

In a case where property was injured by the
brooklyn Elevated Railroad and SIX cents dam-
ae-.s was allowed hy commission Judge Gay
nor has set aside the award and appointed ne"
commission. He asserts that the evidence was
convincing that the landowners had suHrreu
materially. and expresses surprise AZ the 7dic-
ulous,v small sum agreed on. The Judges de-
cision is based on common sense 1t is absurd 70
give such a verdict in case OF this kind II the
nropcrtv WAS deprecated in value at all, 1t must
have been damaged 10 some tangible extent. The
eyidenc. rows that II was 50 damaged the
first commission displayed entirely too much re-
gard for the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

The Democratic statesmen. II they could near
business men growing about their inactlon.
would either ht upon compromise or agree to
disagree without further delay. Everything Is AT
a standstin In the business world Every indus
try is waiting upon these Numbering legislators
The cry goes up from every quarter OF the conu-
nent: How long will this period or suspense
las,2'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

The conferrees are still looking for Conn.,.
ground on which they can get together D.,
estate Of that character is scarce in the ns,.s
borhood Of the National Capital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

fore long, as an entirely new system Of ,,..,-
has got to be devised for that organiza,,o,
he Is the very man to devise IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

PETER declared The ether day that he vo,,,
gladly vote to abolish the United States ser.,'
But he has not yet taken the first step in -.
direction Of aboshing himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

The question uppermost in Washington is th,r
"Do the Trusts own both Houses Of Consrs,.
and the President asC?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

Park Commissioner Bell took the right course
I'm protesting Yesterday against scrret dis
cussion of the appeal of Messrs. ~. Gaudehs
White and Chase for the appointment OF lahd
scape architect to supervise the construction OF
the Speedway. He was overrued, however by
Messrs Clauscn and Straus, although me SUI
ject Is one of much public importance. AS Inc
result Of the secret conference II was gwen OUT
that President Clausen had been directed 10
send a reply to Mayor Glroy. Evidently thch'
the Commissioners resolved to turn DEAF ear
to the appeal. Yet the folly OF proceeding Win
work OF this character without competent
artistic supervision is perfectly apparent 10
everybody except the officials who have the
power TO remedy mistake already persisted IN
too long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

About all there Is left OF the Democratic
party is the President. with his reputation FOR
bulldog aggressiveness and tenacity when poll
tcians are bounding him. II he gives up the
tarlf fight. the only leader who can venture TO
cali himself a Democrat will be Senator HILL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-02

nor DISCUSSES, but make 1t square part! 'o"
tcst That IS the only honest course