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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
MARTIN & SGHRTNER.
A Sunday Disturbance.

officer Dawson had occasion yes
terday to arrest two citizens. One
was creating a disorder and the
officer placed him under arrest.
The other interfered and was also
arrested. When taken to the
police station they gave their
names as Charles Martin and
Charles Johnson. They appeared in
court this morning and it was
learned that their names were
Otto Gerlach and Roy Bean. Their
cases were continued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
JOSKE'S
"Snow White" sale tomorrow.
They Will Investigate.

1t is understood that the family
of Paul Lovece, the Italian boy
who died Friday night from tn
effects of injuries received in the
bicycle-carriage collision, will en-
ploy an attorney and will at once
begin an investigation to ascer-
tain, if possible, who was riding
the bicycle that in the end caused
the youEg mans death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
Not Expected Here Today.

General Freye's United States
Industrial army is making very
slow progress towards San Anto-
Mo. They camped at Fay, sta
tion about four hundred miles west
of San Antonio on the Southern
Pacific last night, but no news
were received today regarding
their movements. They are not
expected in San Antonio today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
New Music.

We want every one to come and
hear the new "Globe March," and
the "Globe Waltz" especially COM
posed for the grand opening OF
Harms Solinsky & Co., the Globe
clothiers on Alamo plaza, to take
place tomorrow. See regular dad"
in this paper for complete pro-
gramme. Souvenirs for every
caller.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the Springtime comes, use the true
and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs.
One bottle will answer for all the
family and costs only 80 cents; the
large size 81. Try it and be pleased.
Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
El,e Daily Eight.
SHORT SNAPPERS.

west END is dry and cold To-Day.
cred" was delighted with his
shoe trade the past week.
A dyer did bad job of eye paint
ing at hotel 500 last week.
Joske's window decorator makes
pretty display this week.
Many a sinner is excused out of
sympathy for the dear old mother.
Our ministers did hard work for
the Lord and themselves yester-
day.
The Nickel-in-the-slot grab-all-
machine, is hurting the crap
games.
There are more than a carload of
new spring hats on exhibition at
Wolfson's.
1t is whispered that our mayor
is about to be saved from some of
his friends.
The moonlight clause in the
electric light contract should be
eliminated.
The $4.l3 in the street improve
ment fund might be added to the
little sinking fund.
Has our able city detective force
yet discovered anything about that
Friday night wake?
You talk about hot cakes. Ask
Jack Daugherty about those fine
lots he is selling so cheap.
The expense of running our city
detective department ought to be
paid by the county or state.
The contractor says the bridge
timber for the new Castro street
bridge will arrive this week.
Not everyone who sings in a
church choir will receive a pass
port through st. Peters gate.
The police have no orders to mo-
lest the Aztec, sandal tourist; he
will be needed at the next election.
If a man spends $500 on a $1,000
in an election, the officer is sup
posed to wink at some of his little
faults.
When Republicans quit voting
the Democratic ticket in Texas, the
big, beaStly majOrities will be con-
siderably reduced.
If the police committee is not
able to cope with evil in our city,
the sheriff and district attorney
should take hand.
Some "nice" young men of Ala
n fn To-
nifty and self-respect when they
get over on the west side.
The city council police commit
tee would have their hands full of
business, if they investigate all the
little rumors going around.
The bad boys have no more right
to smash up the French boarding
houses than they have to raise a
row in church congregation.
The crap shooters don't make
enough money to pay their fines
now, consequently they are not
disturbed much by the official fee
hunters.
Grover Cleveland's fishing trips
have no doubt done the Democrat
ic party much harm. The fishing
business has done some mischief
in San Antonio.
If it is true that there were two
city officials mixed up in the
awake" Across the Creek Friday
night, the matter ought to be in
vestigated by the police committee.
Judge Ogden's interview in the
Express yesterday does not offer
any solution, as to how to bring
about Republican harmony in
Texas. He simply tried to say moth
ing.
AS there is no Federal pie in
sight for Republicans this year, to
squahble over, let them all come
together and organize, and resolve
to at least quit voting the Demo-
cratic ticket.
The managers of the Grand
opera house will not elevate the
tone Of the house by allowing such
bum attractions as the Fannie
Hill combination to exhibit them
selves befora the people.
Not Expected Here Today,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
The Motion overruled.

A motion was made in the Re-
corder's court this morning for a
new trial in the case Of B. F. Boyer,
who is charged with insulting Mrs.
Tipps, and who was fined 5000 Sat
urday. The motion was read and
oYerruled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
The Coming Maifest.

The special committee appointed
to make arrangements for the
coming Maifest, to be given at
Muth's garden, May End, under the
auspices of Order of Chosen
Friends, met Saturday night and
completed the program. They will
meet again tonight, and arrange
the program for publication.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
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, 1894-03-26
HOME PATRONAGE.

Alamo Insurance Agency, repre-
senting over 30 millions assets, will
give you a square deal. 81 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-26
JOSKE'S

E. & w. collars, 15c, cuffs 25c, to-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
A GANG OF POLICE RUFFIANS
THEIR BLACK RECORDS LAID BARE BE-
FORE THE COMMITTEE.

STORIES OF BRUTAL AssAULr-How OFFICERS
BREAK THE Law CONSTANTLY AND GO IN
PUNIsHED-THE CASES OF INSPECTORS
WILLIAMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AGAINST THEM UNDIsPosED OF AT
THE TIME OF THEIR PROMOTION.
Not since the Senate Investigating Committee be-
gan the work Of uncovering the ways that are oarh
OF policemen of the great city OF New-1orh mas
there been presented such picturesque scene as
that which was Witnessed yesterday In the ola Ten
era Sessions Building soon after the room IN which
the committee holds its sessions was opened There
was room for scarcely anybody but policemen, about
100 of whom were on hand including two or three
captains a few sergeants and some ronndsmen. a
decent citizen who minds his own business and Is
law abiding man-and even n Tammany cop VIII
admit. when driven into a corner. that there are
few such still left In this cylooking In at the crowd
OF officers" as they facetiously called VINO
filed the ROOM would have just reason to hans MS
head for shame and announce that he lived per-
manently In New-Jersey. anywhere but In New
York These Officers were body OF picked men,
mind you, but picked 1t is we'll to remember not
by n Tammany leader or by the old man." as a
police captain IL known Familiarity to those who pay
backmail. but by John W. Con and his associates
If these specimens OF the finest police
force the world" II is only fair TO remark thlt
the less said hereafter about that body the better
They were all strong. brawny and well-fed looking
fellows and well-drunk looking fellows too II such
a phrase might be used Their faces were flushed.
not with fear at any impending disclosure. but with
high living They did not look clean or tidy, and 80
far as inspiring any respect for the law went. an
average man would and flee from one OF
these guardians Of the peace II he happened to
meet him alone a country road on dark night
NICE GANG OF CLUBBERS.
All OF them had been convicted by the Police
Commissioners at one time or another OF clubbing
citizens and there they and there they sat- as
defiant as though they were the peoples masters.
Their discipline? Well the less said about that the
better too They may act differently to-day, but
IL is well for NewYork that. for instance. Rudyard
Klpling or some other admiring English friend OF
American Institutions did not them yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
THE SrICIDE or j. f. MATHEWS

rohr = Mathews who committed suicide at the
plaza Hotel on Monday night. was a fruit broker
,,h an office at No rs Park Place, and we'll
L,our mcu,ber OF the Fruit Exchange. He had been
g., .ha fr,t brokerage business for twenty years or
moro He had few intimate friends as ne IS sad 20
have been OF a decidedly eccentric turn OF nina ne
occupied two offices at No. Is Park race III "hch
building is also the Fruit Exchange he employer
no help Mr. Mathews had no relatives IN 'his CITY
He came from Michigan -,
ua WAC tall fne-looking man. or the biohd
,.,a and was about forty-six years old lie ~
aia IN have had q comfortable income. very niue
60 known or Will be told at the hotel about MN
.Xcent that he was quiet and unobtruslVc III MS
arner and Of regular habits. Last week. WINE
..o,r,np from a cab in front OF the Plaza HOTEL ne
.l,nned and fractured the bones OF his ankle since
then he had been confined to his bed ana sunefeu
CON adorable pain He had been attended constantly
-, ono ~ the hall boys. and Monday afternoon the
Nov loft the room about o'clock. saying ne wonih
aturn about 10 MIR. Mathews seemed much irri-
IA red after the departure Of the hall boy ana con-
.,antlv called upon the office. The clerk vstei mn
oarlv In the evening, when ne conPiaiieu oi VI,
lin from his ankle. He was assisted To ms Dei'
"a when the clerk left he was rcstlns easly;
Nothing more was heard from MN ult'. ."e ~
~ re,1,rned at 10 O'Clock He could not gel IN the
o9m and Informed the manager They enccteu a., an
entrance By means OF pass KEY ana Iouin a.,
Mathews living In pool OF blood lie was pattuyy
1900 and in his hand he held a razor lie hth
cut a terrible rash across ms throa, TOM ,h ,hc
nain from his injured ankle. His relatives nave
f,ecD communicated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

avery well-known New-Yorl bank president, vice.
president and cashier was present Some OF the
neople who witnessed the ceremonies were:
A. g. Hepburn. ex-Controller of the Currency ana
nrssjdent of the Third National Bank: f. Kellogg
Wright president of the National Park Bank; Dn-
mont Clarke president Of the American Exchange
National Bank: George S Coe. the former president
Of the American Exchange National Bank i Ioinas
l. lanes president of the Lincoln Natonai BANK
Tdnrund d. Randolph. president OF the Continehtal
National Bank; John NJ crane. presW1Heno VI YIN .a
Nor1en president of the National Bank OF Nortn
America: John r Willetts. president OF the Leather
way president of the Merchants National 3ahk
Henry W. Cannon president of the Chase NatonaI
Bank Colonel John McAnerney, president on 'he
the Fifth Avenue Bank Colonel William L. Strong,
nresdcnt of the Central Nationa! Bank; Brayt0oh
ives president OF the Western National Bank VII
ia, p St John. president Of the Mercahthe N Ma
tj6ai Bank: DR. j. II. Parker. president OF the
limited States National Bank f. ;. Mason presi-
dent of the Bank OF New-York; James Stillman
president of the National City Bank; james u
Bank: Samuel G. Bayne. president of the Seanoard f
National Rank: William H. Perkins. president OF
the Rank of America: Stephen Baker, president OF
the Manhattan Banking Company James " p az
w H. Porter, vice-presdent OF the rourth Na'i S
Rank: Stuart G.. Nelson. vice -prcsdent OF the sea
hoard National Bank: Isaac Rosenwald, president OF
the Third National Bank; y. w. SHERMAN Casillci
81 the C;allatin National Bank and William Dowd
a former president of the Bank of Nortn America
Maurice Muheman. Deputy Assls tant niteu States
which clear through members OF tne assI &c E
were also there guests. with Alexander n. Crr.
president Of the Chamber OF Commerce; Cnaries
Stewart Smith, ex-Congressman Darwin X James
president of the New-YOrk Board OF Trade; Charles
= Wilson president Of the Consolidated Exchange:
George Wilson, secretary of the Chamber OF Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
WRECKS ON TWO RAILROADS.
MANY PERSONS HURT BY COLLISION OF
PASSENGER TRAINS IN OHIO.

MANY PERSONS HURT BY COLLISION OF
PASSENGER TRAINS IN OHIO.
Massllon Ohio. Oct 2-Passenger trains Nos. 81
and &c on the Cleveland Lorraine and Wheeling road
came into collision at Pauls. five miles north OF
here this morning. Tain No. 80 was loaded with
Knights Templar, bound FOR Cleveland and left
here a little late TIE other train was due here at
1915 o'clock The collision caused by the care
essness Of Engineer Buell.. OF the northbound
train who had orders 10 pass No. 81 at Coxey's
Siding The engineer mistook freight on the
sidetrack for the southbound express and started
ahead moment late. met the train he sup
which he was going prevented a frightful disaster
as all the cars were packed with excursionsts
Everybody was more less bruised. but no fatal
tiles resulted. The seriously injured. all on
No. &C.
Mail Agent Hoge. OF Barnesville bruised about
the head and nose broken: the Rev. j. ID. Lea, or
Roscoe ONO wrist spraned and neck head ana
face cut; Miss Mahi. OF Masslllon, scalp wound
two inches long; Mrs Kate Mkelore. OF thrichs-
VILE lip badly cut William Ellis, OF New-Phlla-
delpha cheek and forehead cut; Miss Mahon OF
Cleveland deep cut on the head T. II. Sargent. OF
Toronto baggage master. sprained ankle ana knee;
Mrs j. c. Miller OF Chrisler. head cut right Knee
sprained and otherwise bruised
Pttsburg oct. "A freight wreck occurred TINS
morning In the yard OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
near Dallas station. In which two locomotives. five
freight cars and n caboose badly smashed
The heavy fog which prevailed over the entire East
Liberty Valley IN great measure rcsI'phsipi.
for the accident. None Of the trainmen received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
HrLL or THE GREAT ST LOrTS ALMOST REA Df

PHILADELPHIA oct. 2-Unless calculations fail the
Cramps shpyard will. this month. be the scene OF
one OF the largest demonstrations ever witnessed
in an American shipyard. The occasion Will be the
launching Of the giant hull Of the new American
Liner ST. Louis the largest vessel up TO the pres
ent date built in the United States. and the hrst
American built vessel to contest with all the
famous ocean racers OF the day for the supremacy
OF the American merchant marine.
Hundreds Of skilled workmen are working on
the St Louis and the st. Paul. and IT Is hoped that
the former will be launched before the month Is
ont and that the ST Paul Will soon follow. These
vessels are magnificent types OF the great ocean
flyers and many prominent guests from various
cities will be present at the launching.
Work on the big Government vessels Is going on
rapidly and the hulls Of the armored cruiser
Brooklyn and the sea-going battleship Iowa nave
assumed their formidable shape lines. AS big as
these war vessels are. they look somewhat reduced
I'm size as their hulls loom up against the giant
liners The Minnea polls is nearly ready to be com
,nissioned and the battleship Indiana Is receiving
the iong-deayed armor for her sides. ana she VIII
soon undergo the official trial. The Massachusetts
viii shortly undergo her unofficial trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
pr1RY rs CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.

Portland Me- Oct. 2.-E C. Reynolds. OF Cape
Elizabeth Register OF Probate for Cumberland
County and Of Lieutenant Pearys closest
friends-the In fact who organized inc reHei
expediton-has received letter from the explorer
da,ed Anniversary Lodge. Greenland August l6.
In this letter Lieutenant Peary writes that while
he did not fully realize his plans this year. he has
still another year before him in which he Is conf
dent he Will win The main difficulty this year
was the terribly antagonsuc weather. rough ana
cold He then goes on 10 say:
Whatever you may In the papers TO the con
trarv | have ample provisions for the next year.
NV party though small. Is effective one. ana we
can remain here with :he most complete SAFETY.
Every native in the tribe Is friend and willing as
ing 10 carry out my plans, and shall take no risk
to accomplish them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
ANOTHER DELAY Oy TIE rHIKD-AvE CABLE

The cable roads Of New-York city are constantly
causing Indignation and annoyance their patrons.
Passengers boarding the cable-cars and giving up
their nickes about which time Is lost in collect
Ing. seldom feel assured that they Will safely reach
their destinations within reasonable length Of time
There is always that mysterious Something the
matter with the cable This is especially Of the
Third-ave road. When the Th!ri-ave. cable Is In
one OF It's most eccentric moods and passengers are
patiently awaiting Developments. the employees
establishment II you ask one OF them AT the lower
loop what Is the of the delay. a vacant look
viii his face and he will say: Perhaps
they know at the power-house." At the power-hous.
you informed that nothing Is the matter. only
''sOmethng' Is being repaired. II you 20
travel from the P0stoffice to the Harlem River In
your quest for knowledge you would invariably be
met with the same mysterious Something and
know -nothlnglsm.
Yesterday afternoon the usual blockade was oc-
FAR back up Park Row. and being slowly and
laboriously switched around the loop. Passengers.
with that blind faith that seems TO overcome cable
road pa irons, would climb aboard and without
nurmur or n kick give up their nckels into the out
stretched hands OF the conductors. and patiently
wait for the procession to move. OCCASIONALLY the
monotony OF the collecting would be broken by the
stout who refused be buncoe1 and would give
up his fare unt the had passed the crippled loop
These scenes fast becoming daily occurrences In
front Of The Tribune Building, as the loop IL con-
tinua.ly In trouble Yesterday II said the trouble
was at the power-house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
rwO COUyTERFEITERS OAUGHT.

Iohn NJ Johnson and John O'Brien. each nearly
-, aoe were arrested at $3.50 p. m. yesterday at No
=, Oak-st by detectives from the United states
secret Service In this city. The prisoners were
charged with counterfeitng standard silver dollars
The Secret Service had been Informed that many
counterfeit silver dollars had been passed IN hauo
shons and drygoods stores for the last month on
the lower East side They discovered the manu-
factory of the base coins at No 81 Oakst yesterTay
and H. pped the counterfeitcrs In the place: ne
officers found complete outfit for counterIcitlhg
II is believed that the counterfetlng was carried
On at night and that other occupants OF the
bnuse knew the nature OF the young mems work
The prisoners were held to await the action OF the
United States Grand jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
THE TRAIN STRUCK A PONDER WAGON
NO EXPLOSION. THOUGH CANS OF THE EXPLO-

NO EXPLOSION. THOUGH CANS OF THE EXPLO-
sIvE WERE SCATTERED IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
Chester Penn. Oct. 2.-The passengers on the
New-York and Washington express train on the
Pennsylvania road. due In this city at 1920 this
morning. had n remarkable escape from injury and
perhaps death The train struck one OF the Dupont
powder wagons near Gordon Heights, killed one OF
the horses seriously injured the driver and scat
tered epound OF powder in various directions
without explosion
The wagon It's way to the powder COM
pany's wharf The driver was brought 10 this city
and placed In the hospital He was unable to give
his name and could not give any information about
the accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

Prevention OF Crime, and had acted also as couhsei
to that society 81 was also" continued Mr.. Moss
counsel for the Owners and Business Mems AS
ISOLATION. which existed in West Twentyseventn-st.
In 1885. for about two years"
Q.-What was the object OF that society! A
The propertyowners and residents wished TO purify
the street Of houses Of l-fame and other ooJectoh-
able places.
Q.-What steps taken? A.-Demands were
made upon Alexander s. Williams. the captain or
the precinct. but he wouldn't DO anything. We EN-
ployed detectives and the newspapers took the
matter up -.
O-Where were the houses? AIN West Twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
THE BISHOP OFFERS PRAYER

At noon Mr. williams. having called the meeting
10 order called or Bishop Potter to offer prayer
The Bishop WHO attended by his chaplain
read number of collects. anu asked for blessing
upon the work Mr.. Williams then read long
address in which he gave history Of the Clearing
House. and told how and why 1t was called INTO
being. In 1t he said that the association had never
favored vagaries in finance and that 1t abhorred
dishonest dollar.
Mr. Williams then laid the stone which is
block Of polished granite about three feet square,
with a silver trowel on which inscribed:
with this trowel George g. Williams. president
OF the NewYork Clearing House Association; iald
the cornerstone Of the new Clearing House Building
0 0Gs 11 g. 1871 9 ana Ceaar-' New" OH" 'e''"'
The Masonic ritual was used and these men as
ward Simmons. r. II: Perkins, jr.. Dumont Clarke;
the National Bank Of Commerce; George F. Baker,
president OF the First National Bank, and Richard
Bishop Potter then made a short address and gave
the benedction.
ANNUAL MEETING HELD.
The annual meeting of the association was held
after the laying Of the cornerstone These officers
elected: President. William A. Nash. president
Corn Exchange Bank; secretary. William II. Porter.
vce-president Chase National Bank Clearing House
Committee George F. Baker. president First Ma
tonal Bank; William w. Sherman. president Ma
tonal Bank Of Commerce. Richard Hamilton, VICE
president Bowery Bank; Edward II. Perkins. jr.
president Importers and Traders National Bank;
George o. Williams. president Chemical National
BANK; conference committee. G.. G. Brinckerhoff,
Rresident National Butchers and Drovers' Bank:
w IMAM H. Strong president Central National Bank;
+: > Mason. president Bank OF NewYork Horace
Z. Oarth, president Mechanics National Bank:
lanes j. w oodward. president Hanover National
BANK nominating committee. Edmund ID. Randolph.
president Continental National Bank: John VI.
Crane. president National Shoe and Leather Bank;
yoseph > Case, cashier Second National Bank II. L.
rf.uWarGs. president Bank OF the State OF NewYork:
Bank - '''' -'""' ~
"A committee on admissions and one on arbitration
We're appointed by the new president and the Clear
as r1use Comlitee reapponted the manager. Will
c ', oherer ana the assistant manager, William j.
follows: ""''"A' '''''' ~ 49,
.ihe Clearing House transactions for the year
nave been follows:
hsisnanges Observation-Disclosures. S24 go 145 367 70
'"'ahces ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5Sj 24 G33 50
u'ai transactions. .............. SIS si3 3S7 O0 %
Inc average daily transactions:
Exchanges OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So 104 AS %