San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-01-11
DALLAS LETTER.
DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 10, 1894,

nesday afternoon, on account of
the absence of his youngest son,
who was at Russelville, KY, at
tending school. On account Of de-
lays in trains he did not reach here
until after his best and dearest
friend had been unsigned to
mother earth. His funeral was
very largely attended, and many
were the expressions OF grief and
sympathy for the family.
For the eve of a change in post
masters a great many are DESTROYS
of taking the civil service examin-
alton Feb. 9th.
While in doctors office today
young lady applied for the re-
quired certificate from an M. ID.
After the examination had been
made and the certificate issued, or
the blank form filled, the usual
show much ?" followed.
The writer was quite surprised
to hear, "nothing at all /" The lady
insisted and would have paid had
the doctor not told her she was
the third party whom he had
waited upon in like way
and neither of the others had he
charged. $50 won't have to pay
anything now, but the fee the
notary public charges when this is
sworn to-" she said as she left the
office.
Speaking of the Postoffice, "who
do you think will get it?" was ask
ed a prominent business man.
at is hard to tell where the
plum will fall. Col. Stevenson is a
cousin of the Nice-President, and
urged his claim on that account.
Billy Hill is an old army comrade
of Congressman Abbott, and has
the endorsement of that gentle
man. G.. f. Gilbert has on file with
his application the endorsement
Of every party official of the coun-
try.
Col. Lawther has strong hopes.
Col. Fitzhugh, noted for being a
"bigger" man than Gen. Grant, is
at the National Capital, as is al so
Capt. CASTOR.
No man has ever run the offices
successfully, and with so little
friction as has Mr.. Witwer, the
present encumbent.
The business men are being
urged to join in the Commercial
club. 1t is quite desirable to Sc
cure the conventions this year, and
a strenuous effort is being made by
the president, Mr.. Philip Sanger,
to secure that end.
The local temperance members
were quite proud Of the reports of
recent work, and increase in mem
bership. Some of the most enthu-
siastic workers of the cause reside
in this city.
1t is a settled fact, it seems, that
Dallas is to have that much need
ed city hospital erected.
Judging from the number of car
cases on the streets, "dOg days"
have come. In remote portions OF
the city it is no uncommon sight
to see dead cats and chickens
thrown in by-ways, and lately dead
dogs add variety. Some have been
killed by the cars, others poisoned,
and some have been shot. Some
one has wisely suggested that all
dogs not muzzled, running on the
streets, be ordered killed.
The Salvation Army workers are
having good results from their
labors here. Their number is in
creasing daily, and more charity is
extended to these people than
was formerly done. Instead of
marching through theNstreets on
foot, as has been their custom, they
now go in a large wagon. The
music attracts crowd at desir-
able place they stop and exhort
sinners to repentance.
Peter GalanO, a resident Of this
county, was under the influence of
liquor aud got in dispute with
Henry Romans, who was also
drinking. GalanO now lies in
critical condition from stab in
the throat, while Roman is
in the county jail awaiting results.
Ed. Bennett and his wife have
each been sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for burglarizing private
houses. Each goes up for eight
years.
Gen. w. l.. .Cabell, in company
with Barnet Gibbs and others,
have taken their departure for
British Honduras. "Old Tige"
will be conspicuous for his absence
for the next two months.
+. A. NJ.