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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Billiard "Short Stops"

CHICAGO, Feb. ia billiard
tournament for short stopswill open
in Frank Ives rooms commencing
today. The tourney has been hang
ing fire for some time. The purse
will be $500. This tourney will
bring all the crack men in the
short-stop class together. The
scratch men will play 800 points.
Such well known experts as Arson
Gallagher. Harrison, "Spike" Has
kins, Hatley, Helm, Capron, Sphinx,
Pagan and Saylor of San Francisco,
will take park.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Chicago's Blizzard.

CHICAGO, Feb. ia blizzard of
a most approved pattern with
snow, sleet and an energetic wind
swept down on Chicago last night
and today, ragged with constantly
increasing violence. Great snow
drifts blocked the streets, suburban
trains were delayed and snow
sweepers were kept constantly in
use to prevent stoppage OF the
street car lines traffic, on which was
badly delayed. The blizzard is the
most severe one that has visited
Chicago for many years.
At noon the wind was flowing
seventy miles an hour, with indi-
cations that the storm would con-
tinue throughout the night, with
the coolest weather of the year
All incoming trains were late and
the roads are becoming blocked.
The wind rushed around down.
town corners with terrific force,
carrying pedestrians off their feet
and injuring many persons.
Mrs. Jane Bralany was hurled
against the fire plug at
the corner of Dearborn and Van
buren, streets and fatally injured.
Many carriages were overthrown,
but none Of their occurantS
were seriously hurt. Lake Mich
igan is dashed into a fury.
Dispatches received report in
tense cold weather with heavy
snow and wind. Railroad travel
is much impeded throughout
Missouri, Kansas, Indiana and
Ohio,
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Je,lous Lover Slabs a Woman.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ia dis
carded lover caused trouble yester-
day. He tried to stab his mistress
because Of jealousy. Eugene Alex
ander went TO the house at No. rs
st. Anthony street, where a negro
woman, Alice Thomas, lived. He
began to quarrel with her, and the
result of it was that he stabbed her
in the temple with a pocket. knife,
inflicting a slight wound. The po-
lice are looking for Alexander, to
arrest him on sight.
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Storm on the Waters.

LONDON, Feb. 12.-The channel
and British coast again has been
swept by heavy storm which has
done much damage to shipping.
A hurricane in the channel yester-
day evening detained the mail and
passenger steamer at New Haven.
The Diephe steamer, due to arrive
at New Haven at five o'clock
this morning has not yet been
sighted. Numerous minor casuali-
ties have been reported and tele-
graph poles in many directions
have been blown down, thus pre-
venting the receipt Of accurate in
formation regarding shipping dis
aster. There are many wrecks on
various parts of the coast reported.
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Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. H.
The Senate committee, engaged on
the Wilson bill, was again at work
this morning. They have made
considerable progress with the bill,
but they have not succeeded in
putting it in shape to permit its
being reported to the Senate as
soon as had been hoped would be
the case. Senator White, of Louis
lana, was given a hearing on the
sugar schedule by the sub-commit-
tee this morning. The Senate COM
mittee on judiciary decided to re-
port Peckham's nomination to the
Senate, without recommendations
Senator Hoar was absent, and the
committee was evenly divided In
its vote. Senators George, Villas,
Lindsay, Plat and Mitchell voted
for confirmation, and Senators
Pugh, Coke, Hill, Teller and Will
son, against confirmation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
dwelling of the Monuments.

The dedication ceremonies Incl
dental to the unwilling of the
Stuart and MaItzberger mOnu-
ments, by the Woodmen Of the
World, took place yesterday after
noon, participated in by the mem
bers of Commercial, Alamo and
Weesatchie Cambs. The procession
formed at the Odd Fellows hall,
and marched to the cemetery.
Arriving at the burial ground,
the ceremonies, In accordance with
the ritual of the order, were con-
Quoted by Commander J. A. Nc
Cormick. A siXtette composed Of
good vocalists, then rendered
"Nearer My God to Thee and Judge
Charles NJ. Barnes stepped forward
and delivered an eloquent address,
which was full of deep and touch
ing utterances, and occasioned
many expressions of praise. At its
conclusion the members of the
camps returned to their respective
homes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
State Pool Tournament.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IA
State championship pool tourna-
ment will be held here commence
ing today, with not more than ten
participants. All games are to be
played on regulation table with
regulation balls. The game is to
be continuous pool and $50 points
are to constitute game. COntinu-
Gus pool rules govern the contest
with the one exception Chat the
break shot is barred) making the
player call every ball that he
makes. The entrance fee is $50 per
man, $25 to constitute a sweep
stake and he added to a purse OF
5000 and the remaining $25 to be
returned to the player providing
he plays his full complement OF
games scheduled. The entries are
Frank Sherman, OF Athens; Clar-
ence Stocker, of Reading; Clarence
Summers, of Milton; Ed Dougher-
ty, NJ. J. Costa, Z. Wilson, J. Talt,
Del c. Naules, s. M. Levy, Pete
Casassa, and Harry Delp, of Fhila-
delphia.
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The Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-On mo-
ton Breckenridge, Of Arkansas,
the bill was passed authorizing the
Fort Smith and Van Buren, rail-
road to construct a bridge across
the Arkansas river. Flynn, of Okla
hOma, asked unanimous consent
for the passage Of a resolution to
prevent the approval Of the new
leases in the Wichita, Kiowa,
Comanche and Apache Indian re-
servations, pending the result OF
the treaties now being negotiated,
to open surplus lands in these re-
servations for settlement. Kill
gore objected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Sugar Bounty,

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-Only
$4,000 of sugar bounty money was
sent to Louisiana producers this
week. The chief Of the sugar di-
vision was busy this afternoon
making out the last OF this batch
OF drafts, and they were mailed
today. The treasury officials hope
to be able to make larger payments
next week on account of bounty
claims. Their is no disT o itiOn on
their part to withhold the money
unnecessarily.
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win Endorse St. Gandens.

NEW YORK, Feb. l3.-The Execu-
tive Committee OF the National
Sculpture society has passed the
following resolutions, to be referred
to the meeting Of the society to-
day: "Resolved, That it is the
opinion Of the National Sculpture
society that the objections made
by the Senate committee to the
nude figure on the medal designed
by Augustus st. Gaudens for the
Worlds Columbian Exposition are
unwarranted and that said figure,
as presented on the medal, is in
every way unobjectionable. Gre
solved, That il changes in works
of art are ordered, then such
changes should be made under the
immediate direction OF the artist"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Steamship Crew Rescued,

COLON, Feb. 12.-The Crew Of
United States Cruiser "Kearsarge."
was rescued at noon Saturday. All
are well and healthy except one
man who was drowned. He was
second class fireman, named
Anderson Robins. The old war
ship was abandoned on Roncadar
Reef with stars and stripes still
flying at her peak. Steamship
City Of Para with the crew of the
"Kearsarge" on board will leave
this part for New York on
"Wednesday next.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Killed by a Falling Tree.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. r.
Miss Della Hicks, the nineteen
year-old daughter of Jesse Hicks, a
well-known farmer, was killed near
Luverne yesterday by a falling
tree which her father had cut
down. The tree struck another
tree while falling, and glancing to-
ward where the girl was sitting,
pairing potatoes, pinioned her to
the earth, crushing her to death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
THIS IS DIRT CHEAP!

1 have a bargain :-15 nice lots,
well fenced, city water, small house,
large barn, sheds, chicken house,
garden, a complete block, located
in first-class part of the city, q
blocks from street car line, l mile
from LIGHT office, for $3.50. This
is a big bargain, and just the place
for some man who wants more
room. J. A. DAUGHERTY, 104 East
Commerce st. az 80 If, no. y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Another Terrific Storm.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ia ter
rifle rain and wind storm visited
the town of Beauregard, Miss, on
the Illinois Contra, at II last
night. Four houses were damaged
three persons were injured, one Sc
rio usly. The town of Newton is re-
ported to be wiped out, but the
wires are down and no positive
information is obtainable. Puett
Springs is also said to have been
visited by a storm.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Union Defenders, DaY.

NEW YORK, Feb. l2.-Joseph B.
Maccabe, commander.in-chlef of
the Sons of Veterans, U. S. A., has
called attention in General Orders,
No. l, to Union Defenders day on
this date, the eighty-flfth anniver-
sary of the birth Of Abraham Lin
coin. In his cal he says: ITO the
sons Of soldiers who under him
fought for the flag and the Union
there can be no more precious priv
ilege than the honOring OF his
memory; and it is earnestly hoped
that, by general public observance
Of the day, not only we, but all
those whose thoughts shall thus be
quickened in remembrance OF his
life and work, may be inspired
anew with patriotism and 10y
atty"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
The Love Apple.

Once upon time the tomato
was called Glove apple" and was
considered poisonous-the analogy
in lost. Now it is considered only
second to the onion as an article of
diet. The girl who eats quantities
of tomatoes and onions will find
her complexion clearing and her
headaches fleeing. They may be
eaten either raw or cooked, and are
splendid preventative of bilious
ness
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Released From Custody.

CONsTANTINOPLE, Feb. 1.-Two
Armenians naturaliZed Americans
imprisoned at Isklandrum, North
ern Syria, have been released. Up
on hearing of their arrests, Minis
ter Terrell demanded their liberia.
ton. The porte contended
that they were Turkish subjects,
and announced their intention OF
keeping them imprisoned until
tried for high treason. Terrell re-
piled, that if they were not released
within given,cime, he would ask.the
United States government to send
two war-ships to Iskantrum with
instructions to Compel the author
tiles to release them, and they
were discharged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Shaw Will Guarantee the Purse.

New YORK, Feb. l2.-Frank
Shaw, the bookmaker, has offered
to pay the purse money OF the
Corbett-Jackson fight should it oc-
cur in West Superior, Mich. He
was in that city Oday,and reached
his conclusion after investigation
of the facts. Being assured that
there would be no state interior
ence with the fight, he expressed
the opinion that West Superior is
the place for the fight, being easily
accessible by water or rail. 1t is ex-
pected that arrangements for the
purse will be made during the
coming week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Mr.. Childs' Successor.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. r.
The Public Ledger appeared this
morning with the name of George
w. Childs DreXel at the head of its
editorial columns, as editor and
publisher, in the place Of the late
Geo. w. Childs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
In Memory of Lincoln.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 12.-The
House Is to listen to addresses on
Lincoln today by CORTLAND Parker
and John Griggs. The governor
and state officers have been invited
to attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
About the Rescue.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. r.
The Navy department has received
advices confrmatory Of the AssO-
ciated Press dispatch announcing
the arrival of the Steamer getty of
Para" at Colon with crew of the
wrecked United States Cruiser,
"Kearsarpe."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
In Chicaeo's Auditorium.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-Robert Nc
Intyre, of Denver, will deliver the
principal address at the annual
Lincoln's birthday celebration in
the Auditorium here this morn
ing,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Railroad Disaster in Ohio.

TOLEDO, o., Feb. IA special
to the Blade from BellevIlle, Ohio,
says: 1.-TWO freight trains cOllided
on the Wheeling and Lake Erie
road, two miles west Of this place,
this morning. Three men were
killed, both engineers and one fire.
man."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
FOR SHORT STOPS BEING HELD IN
IVES APARTMENTS.
Grssnhalge to Speak at the Lincoln
Dinner Today.
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF ABRA-
HAM LINO0LN-GEN. WAL
LACE TO SPEAK.

State Pool Tournament-Will En-
dorse St. Gandens-Philadelphia's
Trlbute-The English Parliament
-ottawa's Week of Sport-In Chi
cago's Auditorium-The Old John
Y. McKane Case.
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AND ARRIVED AT COLON ON THE
"CITY OF PARA"
George Drexel Succeeds the Late George
ChildS as Editor.
PRINCESS C0L0NNA MAKES A STATE
MENT RELATIVE TO HER SUD-
DEN DEPARTURE.

Terrible Blizzards-No Market Re-
ports-Newspaper Changes-Re-
leased From Custody - Congress
sional Proceedings-Seyere Storms
on the Waters and Other Late
News Special to the Light.
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No Market Reports.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-There are no
board of trade markets today, it
being Lincoln's birthday anniver-
Sary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
ottawa,s Week of sport.

OTTAWA, Feb. 12.-Ottawa is to
have a week of winter sport. The
festivities opened today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
HOW DOES THIS Strike YOU

Elegant new house, closed in, 6
large rooms, halls, galleries, closets,
we'll finished, 60xl50 feet lot, first
class part of city, cost $4,000, will
sell for $4,000, part cash.
l Is If j. A. DAUGHERTY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
The English Parliament

LONDON, Feb. 12.-The English
Parliament reassembled today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12
Rate of Silver.

LONDON, February 12.-Bar sill
yer is 3Oid per ounce.
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PhiladelphIa's Tribute.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l2.-The
Young Republican club holds its
banquet tonight, and among the
speakers expected are Senator ALI
son and Mayor Stuart.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-02-12

Over 10000 druggists recon-
mend and sell Prof. Fields Worm
Powders. Il ~
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BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME!

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HON E!
Twenty-Five miles from San Anto-
Mo, well improved-4OOacres-
plenty of water. A rare bargain at
$3.50. J. A. DAUGHERTY,
(23-30tf-no9) l04 Z. Com. street
LIVERY, FEED AND BOARDING
stable,Sll5 Acequia street.
2 2 I'm WILSON BROS.
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q AttainabIe.

The Wilson bill as it left the House
embodied in the arrangement of tariff
schedules ii scheme of Tariff Reform
that was only defective in the abandon
ment Of the sugar tax. Without leve-
nue. from sugar there was a seeming
necessity for the levy of an income tax.
With a sufficient duty on sugar there is
no need for IL tax on incomes. The
House bill is IA Democratic measure.
The bill as it has been revised in the
Senate is compromise with Protection.
lists and Populists without whose votes
no tariff legislation was possible. There
is nothing to recommend the Senate bill
except that it is not as bad as the pre-.
sent tariff, nor as bad it might be made
1t must be accepted by the country as
the best result attainable as the Senate
of the United States is now constituted.
Phila. Record.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

Those who gloat over the influence
of the Sugar Trust in urging a tariff on
refined sugar favorable to the immense
refining industry conveniently ignore
the testimony of Treasurer SearleSs, of
the Sugar Trust, a Republican. When
asked by Senator Allen which is the
better for the American Refining Com
pany, ''the Mckinley act OF the pend
ing bill, Mr.. Searles replied; 1.-The Nc
Kinley bill by far" And when asked
show much" lie answered; II think
one-half, The protection in the mar
gin to the reliner in the proposed SEIZED.
ule is not over One-half what il is in
the Mckinley bill" Bad as the sur
render is, therefore, it is not one-half as
bad as the Republican concession was.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

The saving of S25,000,000 by the
strict enforcement of the pension law
by the present administration is deserv-
ing of public notice. The frauds and
illegal raids on the treasury have been
stopped to the discomforture of agents
and undeserving applicants.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

The appointment of Vice Chancellor
Robert S. Green to succeed Lay Judge
W. w. Phelps on the Court Of Errors
and Appeals shows that Gov. Werts i'll
tends to make all the lay members on
the highest Court lawyers.
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TO CONSUMPrIVES

Tit undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for sew,
erai years with a severe lung affection, and that
dread disease Consumption, is anxious to
make known TO his fellow sufferers the means
fully send (free of c hargel a copy OF the pre-.
seription used which they will find a sure cure
for Consumption, Asthma, Catarrh.
diss. He hopes all sufferers will try his rem.
edy, as it Is Invaluable. Those desiring the pre-.
scrlption, which VIII cost them nothing, and
may prove a blessing, will please address,
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Brooklyn,
NeW VOTE. .lQ-l.y.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

The nomination of William NJ. Sin.
gerly, OF the Fhiladcphia Record for
Governor of Pennsylvania on the
Democratic ticket is Il belitting tribute
to a citizen worthy of the Office ard one
who embodies the sound principles of
democracy. lie has been lighting fer
tariff reform for fifteen years in the
hotbed Of protection and his nomina-
tion makes the campaign of greater IA.
tional Importance. His personality
will add strength to the ticket and do
more to keep down the Republican ma
jority than any other name could do
this year.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29
The PENIS Grove Record
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
WILLIAM A. SUMMERlLL,
Editor and Proprietor,
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1891.

The total number Of laws enacted by
the Legislature was 1853, being thehigh-
est number for eighteen years. SOS
bills failed to become laws.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29
DRAPERY DEPARTMENT.

Summer Draperies, Lace and Heavy
Curtains in pairs and by the yard.
Linens for floors, furniture, etc, etc.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

The new Republican managers OF the
State House have made a house clear.
ing of Democratic employees. Twep-
ty-three have been turned out and re-
placed by Republicans. The State
House was never in better condition
than under the CAFE Of Barney Ford.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

The Township Committee has put an
injunction on the County Clerk to stop
him from paying all the hotel license
fees into the Borough treasury, They
think half should he paid TO the TowI-
ship. AS the license is procured for
the Township in the rame of the Town.
ship and many of the signers reside out
of the Borough limit and their quaIi-
fications have been recognized by the
Court it looks reasonable that tie
Township has a claim on part of tie
fees.
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Awnings.

All;he new stripes--for the summer
season are now in. Get our prices for
your windows and porches; no better
time than now to select and get your
work in time.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

Miss Francis Willard, the world re-
nowned W. c. Il. L. leader has return
ed home from England where she le-
cuperated her failing health. She had
to give up lecturing ard owes her re.
newed health to five meals Il day and
moderate daily exercise on a bicycle.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

William Walter Phelps showed his
appreciation of newspaper correspond.
ents by leaving Charles Nordhoff, a
former Washington correspondent,
$4,000 in his will. 1t is probably
much due to Mr.. Nordllolf's favorable
writing that Nj. Phelps gains such
prominence before the country and his
bequest shows IL kind appreciation to a
friendly correspondent.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

Senator IIill's free lance thrusts on
the tariff discussions don't amount to
much as vote catchers, either on The
tariff bill or his presidential aspirations,
Hill seems to be an uncomfortable mus
tang who wants his own way Or viii
try to kick things to pieces.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

Congressman Loudenslager hasa suit
on hand in the Court of Chaucery
brought by the Woodbury. Heights
Land Company. 1t is charged that as
promoter and agent he bought land
which he turned oyer to the company
at a considerable advance over what lie
paid for it. The object of the suit is to
compel him to account to the company
for all such profits.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

Assemblyman Charles l.. Walters, Of
Seabright, Monmouth county, died on
Saturday. lie was one of the Republi-
can elected in the reform tidal wave
last fall. Being a prominent American
Mechanic he owed his election TO the
members of that Lodge and was instru-
mental in getting the law passed which
requires flags to be erected on all school
houses.
The Penn's Grove record., 1894-06-29

IN CIiANCERY OF NEW JERSEY.
Between ,Iphu Allen, COAT III. Fa. for sale of
plIinant and lMortGag"d rremis'
benjamin Il. Justice, cS.
Et uN. ct al. defendants.