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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Terrible Prairie Fires Raging in OKLA
homa.

WICHITA, Kas., Sept 23-Terrible
prairie fires are raging in the southern
part of Oklahoma Thousands ofacres
have been devastated, and the loss
will be very heavy. The damage to
the hay crop is great, and other crops
have suffered The COWBOYS have or
ganized into fire brigades and are
doing valiant service fighting the adj
~vancing flames.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Valuable Timber Burned In the Vicinity
of Appleton, Wis.

APPLETON, Wis, Sept. 12.-Fire has
broken out again in Center swamp,
and yesterday burned over a small
tract of valuable timber. The rain
checked it considerably, but. unless
long continued, soaking rains come
the whole swamp seems des-
tined to burn. Farmers of that re-
gion have protected their property by
a system of back fires during the past
week, and in the event of the destruc-
ton of the swamp the loss Will be
nearly confined to timber.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Tobacco's Triumph.

Every day we meet men who have ap-
parently lost all interest in life, but they
chew and smoke all the time and wonder
why the sunshine is not bright. and the
sweet birds song sound discordant. To-
bacco takes away the pleasures of life and
leaves irritated nerve centers in return.
No-To-Bac is the easy way out. Guaran-
teed to cure and make yOu well and strong,
by Druggists everywhere.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
When Ones WIG 1. AMY.

Mrs. Dorcas-Whcn YOU returned
from the country I suppose yOu found
the place all upset. It's always that
way when n man is left to keep house.
Mrs. CobwiGgcr-Yes. my dear; the
litter was terrible. The only place
that was cleaned up vas the wine
cellar.-Judge.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

Il wish we were rich. John, and
could do something forthc world" Mrs.
b. remarked half devoutly, half i'm
patiently.
But. my dear" he replied. 1--WE can
do good in a quiet way now"
YES, but no one will ever hear of it"
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Keep Your Weather Eve Omen.

Fraud loves n shining mark. Occasion
ally spurious limitations spring up of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the great Ameri-
can family remedy for chills and fever, dys-
pepsia, constipation, b~iliousuess, nervous
ness, neuralgia, rheumatism and kidney dis
order. These limitations are usually fiery
local bitters full of high wines. Look out
for the firm signature on the genuine label
and vignette of st. George and the Dragon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

Old Gentleman las the train gets 4
terrific bump at a stationl-Phew!
What's that?
Old LADY, guess they must be
coupling on that buffet ear we've heard
tell about.-N. y. Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
A v
Advertised for Guides for the Atlanta
Exposition and FIeeced the Applicants

CHICAGO. Sept 22-L VI. Adams re-
Gently opened an Office in this city and
advertised for men to go to Atlanta in
the capacity OF guides at the expLsi-
ton. He had e callers and
from each he exacted $50 in advance
for a uniform and rs pay for his serv-
ices Yesterday Adams was arrested
on the charge of obtaining money I'M
der false pretenses- Adams claims he
is the authorized agent of New York
pcoals who Cwn the guide concession.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

EASTERN Stranger-"What are they lynch
ing him forr' Quick Drop pan-"At-
tempted suicide" Eastern Stranger-'They
might Just as well have let him kill himself"
Quick Drop Dan-"No, stree. The boys
out here don't believe in q Teller being %
selfish. Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

"A statistician of the German gov
eminent determined to make an in
vestigation of the superstition regard
ing Friday as an unlucky day. He has
given the world a book of queer tables
and figures, which prove that it is
Monday, and not Friday. that is the
most fatal and unfortunate day of the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
They Might Turn Out Poor.

Fond Parent-Bobby. dear, you have
another new little brother. Aren't you
pleased?
Bobby-No, pop, l can't say that am.
I'm not stuck on having a whole raft Of
relations.-N. Y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Hay and Fences ~Burned-Great Damage
From the Fire Spreading.

GREEN BAY, Wis. Sept. GA tract
of swamp land about three miles
square in the towns of Eaton and
Humboldt, this county, is burning
over. Damage SO far has been con-
fined the burning of stacks of hay and
fences, but there is great danger from
its liability to spread.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

The best foreign fur for hat-mak-
ing is produced in northern climates.
Russia. Sweden, Norway and the Do
minion of Canada, together with
Siberia, are said to produce the best
telling furs,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Catching.

Rivers lin the newspaper line)-I
don't know why it is, but alv Nys yawn
when I'm writing.
Banks lin the same linel-That's
caused by involuntary sympathy with
your rcaders.-Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Best ofAu

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for
all the family and costs only so cents; the
large size 81. Try it and be pleased. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Her Last Chance.

Miss Elder will bet You anything
you like that | marry.
Mr.. Easv-lU take YOU.
Miss Elder Crapturouslyl-Will yOu,
really? Then | wont bet, after all
Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
SENATOR EFFER
Badly Hart by a Collision OF Trains on
Lookout fountain.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept "a
collision occurred on Lookout noun
tain Friday evening between trains OF
the broad and narrow-gaugc roads
Several persons were injured. includ-
ing senator PETER. of Kansas, who
was thrown from his seat and cut
about the mead severely, but no; seri.
ously. He was taken to lookout inn.
where his injuries We're dressed.
Stephen Parrish. Of Chicago. has Q
broken leg.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Ali the Neichborhood Turned Out to
Fight the Fire.

KEEL. Wis. Sept. ga great fire is
raging in 4 swamp half a mile north
of the village of New Holstein- All
the neighborhood has turned out to
stay the progress of the fire.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

WHAT profits us that we from heaven de-
rive a soul immortal, and with looks erect
survey the stars, if, like the brutal hind,
we ollo where our passions lead the wayf
Dryden.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

I'm onto you" the mud pool cried
To the trousers It had dotted
"Ah, yes" the trousers sadly sighed,
II see you ave ms spotted"
L A W. Bulletin
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

ART thou in misery, brother7 Then ]
pray be comforted. Thy grief shall pass
away. Art thou elatedf Ahi be not too
gay Il temper thy Joy: this, too, shall pass
away.-Paul h. Hayne.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

D fac" said Uncle Eben, "dat some
men gifts erlongby ies' pertendin' ter be wise
shows whute r good ting wisdom rally mus
be."-Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

BEECHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c and
pc. Get the book at your druggists and go
by it. Book free.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

PIso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs-Rcv. ID. BUCH-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

GET your enemies to read your works in
order to mend them. for your friend is so
much like your second self that he will
Judge too much like you.-Pope.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q Constitutional Cure. Price 100

If you can bear all your small trials You
will never break down under your great
o~nes.-Texas Siftings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

MORE REcENT-Jack-"Ahl You are a
true daughter of Eve" Jess-"Indeed l
am not. We go back only to William the
COnoueror."-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

FORTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28
ASSIST NATURE

q little now and then
IN removing offend
ing matter from the
stomach and bowels
and you thereby
avoid a multitude
of distressing de-
engagements and dis
eases, and will have
less frequent need
of your doctors
service.
OF all known
agents for this pur-
pose, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are
the best. Once
used, they are al.
ways in favor.
The Pellets cure
bilious SICK
and bilious head
ache, dizziness, COS
~tiveness, OF consti-
patton, sour stom-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

VANITY is a poison Of agreeableness-
Greville.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

1.-THE only thing I don't like about Mis-.
Peeler is her bathing suit" THAT isn't
much against her.n-Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

ach, loss Of appetite, coated tongue, indi-
gestion, or dyspepsia, windy belchings,
heartburn" pain and distress after eat
ing, and kindred arrangements of the
liver, stomach and bowels.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

THIS famous ''new woman"
Still charming appears,
She's advanced in ideas,
But neveriu years.
Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1895-09-28

LIFE of ease is a difficult pursuit.-Cow-
per.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Adiudpad Insane.

G. E. Cupples yesterday swore
out an affidavit against his father
in-law, Samuel Lauchli, charging
him with insanity. He was tried
in the Probate court this morning
and found guilty. Defendant is 73
years Of age and insanity is said to
be due to senility. He labors un-
der the hallucination that some
one is trying to poison him. He
is a native Of Switzerland and has
lived in San Antonio several years.
He was seized with a paralytic
stroke about two years ago, since
which time he has been losing his
mind gradually, and within the
last two weeks he has grown vic.
lent
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
He Wanted JeMelrY.

Capt. William Hennessy brought
in John Luhring from New Orleans
this morning. Luhring was arrest.
ed in New Orleans last week on a
telegram from San Antonio charg-
ing him with grand larceny. He
was indicted by the last grand jury,
accused Of stealing the following
articles from E. Hertzberg, the
West Commerce street jeweler, on
or about last March 10: A piece of
gold bullion, valued at $50; three
collar buttons, So each; one ring
and necklace, SIS; one opal ring,
$12; one pair Of sleeve buttons, S. /;
twelve opals, unmounted, $40 {;
three rings, 81 each; one pair Of
spectacles, 50, amounting in the ag-
gregate to sos.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
BROTHERS
DIAMOND DOTS.

The Dallas papers speaking of
Garcia's throwing from center field
say it is the best ever seen there.
Fast amateurs in San AntoniO,and
no mistake.
Abbott's playing at third is sure
enough hot stuff.
Unless they hustle like San An
tonic, Houston and Galveston will
drop out OF the league and their
places will be taken by Denison
and Waco.
King is getting his eye on the
ball and may yet develop into a
hitter.
If some enterprising saloon man
would go to little expense of get
ting the results of all the cham
pionship ball games played in the
country every day he would soon
realize what he lost by not doing
so before.
Sherman defeated Houston yes
terday by score of 7 to ..
In the game at Louisville yester-
day between Brooklyn and Louis
vile, no less than six new balls
were used and the supply was ex-
hausted in the third inning. The
score was to in favor OF Brook
Ign, and the club being unable to
furnish new ball within the re-
quired time, the umpire gave the
game to BROOKLYN by a score of y
to o.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Two Fights.

There were two fights on Austin
street, near the Southern Pacific
depot yesterday afternoon. One
was between a restaurant woman
and a,big Irishman who would not
pay for his meal, in which the
woman gained a decided victory
after a sharp passage OF blows with
an umbrella, and the other was be-
tween a Mexican and an American
in regard to baggage.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Promised to Move.

The case against Nettie Thomp-
son, charged with keeping a disor-
DERBY house on Bonham street,
came up before the recorder this
morning and was continued until
June Sd on promise Of defendant to
move to some other locality. If
this is done the case will be dis.
missed. The case was brought by
neighbors who disliked the prox-
unity OF this house to their resi-
dpncGs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
ZIZIK GETS TWO YEARS
He Pleaded Guilty in the Federal
Court This Morning-other
News

news.
Joseph M. Zizik pleaded guilty
to charge of embezZling United
States money order funds, in the
United States Circuit court this
morning and was given two years
in the Kings county penitentiary,
Brooklyn, N. Y. Zizik was post
master at ST. Hedwig and the
amount embezzled was $3.50. The
money has been refunded to the
United States.
Felix Ortiz was found guilty on
a charge of smuggling and was
given eighteen months in the
Kings county prison.
Manuel del Rio was acquitted
this morning on a charge OF hav-
ing in his possession stolen United
States surveying instruments, val
ued at $1,l00. He was rearrested
on another warrant, charging him
with having stolen the instru-
ments.
A case against William Conaway,
charged with destroying United
States postoffice records OF the
Nockenut postof1ice, Wilson coun-
ty, is set for trial this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
A Benefit for Ruckel.

John Ruckel, the favorite and
Woodworking pitcher and all
round player Of the Missionaries,
will be rendered complimentary
benefit by his friends and admirers
next Sunday. Steve Butler is
getting up two teams for game at
San Pedro Park for the occasion.
Ruckel, it will be remembered. had
the thumb of his right hand brok-
en- last Saturday. His friends will
no doubt tender him big ovatio n,
for he deserves it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
stolen Chairs Recovered.

Detective Shelly has traced the
numerous thefts of chairs from
gallery residences in different parts
of the city, which have been re-
ported to police headquarters quite
often of late, to Jesus Gonzales, the
Mexican caught the other night
by Mail Carrier Dave Jones' bull
dogs.
Mr.. Shelly went to the house of a
woman on South Laredo street,
with whom Gonzales was well &C.
quainted, and there recovered five
big arm chairs, which have nearly
all been identified by the owners
One of the chairs was stolen from
a residence on Augusta street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
swIndled the Sufferers.

Peter Dixon was arrested by
Captain Shelly yesterday charged
with swindling. In an affidavit
sworn out by j. D. Miller before
Justice Jones, Dixon is accused of
having collected money for the
hail storm sufferers at Lytle and
fraudulently having used the
money for his own benefit. Cap
tain Shelly received letter from
the committee on donations from
Lyle regarding Dixon's actions
and thereupon made the arrest.
The amount collected by Dixon is
said to be $50, not a cent of which
was given to the sufferers. He
also collected money in San
Marcos for the same cause. Justice
Jones fixed his bond at $500, in
default of which he went to jail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Rumor of a Compromise.

A well-defined rumOr was cur
rent this morning to the effect that
a compromise would soon be made
in the present Gulf Shore middle.
All parties interested are said to be
in favor OF a compromise. A meet
ing Of both parties was held this
morning, but the proceedings are
kept quiet. A gentleman interested
in the case informed aLIGHT man of
these facts this morning, with the
promise that his name be withheld.
Efforts are being made to relieve
the receiver and resume work as
before the trouble began.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
FEMALE FIREBUG.
to Burn the City Hall
Today.

Ate mpteQ TO Burn the Clty Hal
Today.
Ella Dubach, a deniZen Of the
tenderloin district, was arrested
this morning on Monterey street,
near the Clipper saloon, on charge
OF disorderly conduct, being impli-
Gated in a quarrel with a negro
woman. After being taken to the
lookup in the basement of the
city hall, she used the only
match she had left from her
last cigarette, which she had con-
cealed in her hose. in setting fire to
mattress in her cell. The bed
burned slowly, emitting:a dense
smoke, which she enjoyed for a
while until the lack of ventilation
became painfully apparent to her,
and nearly suffocating her she
went to the 6 inch grating of her
door, to inhale fresh (?) air, but the
smoke was there first and she used
the little lung power left to call
Justify for help.
Police Station Clerk Fitzhenry
and Health Office Clerk Roberts
responded, and after releasing the
woman and putting her in another
cell, where she quickly revived,
DR.. Roberts eXtinguished the fire
without recourse to the assistance
OF the fire department or calling in
the services of Chief Tobin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
BENJAMIN Duff Captured.

FIT. SMITH, Ark, May 24.-Depu-
ty Marshal Cooley, OF Boise City,
Idaho, came in this morning with
Benjamin Duff, who killed Geo. w.
Bosstow in the Cherokee Nation,
in cold blood, June II, 1890. The
government offered a reward Of
$3.50 for his arrest and delivery to
Marshal Crump. Duff had been
living in Canton county, Idaho,
under the name Of Barnes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
a Cake Walk.

The cake walk given by colored
people at Convention hall last
night was attended by about 300
colofed people, and one hundred
white folks Of both sexes, the latter
merely as on lockers. There were
over twenty couples in the walk,
three cakes being offered for first,
second and third best walkers.
GeotTrey Marks, Jack Sargent, John
Shelly and Gray Leroy were the
judges, and awarded first prize to
John G. Brady.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
ARMY NEWS

REPORTED SPECIALLY For The LIGHT.
On account of the absence Of the
Fifth cavalry band at Houston, the
usual ceremonies attending the
visit OF a general to garrison will
be omitted. General Schotield, 1t
is understood, will leave here for
Ell Paso tomorrow morning.
Companies a and G, of the 18th
infantry, returned from the Leon
Springs target range, where they
have been practicing with the new
rifle. The old Springfield is not in
it with the new rifle; not to any
great extent.
Sergeant McLain's battery outdid
itself yesterday morning firing the
salute for General Schotield. The
sergeant is decidedly an artillery
man of large calibre.
Major James F. Sanno, lately
promoted from captain OF Seventh
infantry, has been assigned for
duty to the department Of Dakota.
Major Samuel NJ. Whitside, Sew
enth cavalry, is assigned to station
at Fort Clark.
Sergeant Mclean, company B,
Fifth infantry, has been appointed
sergeant major of his regiment.
Reports from Chicago say that
the condition Of Colonel Crofton is
very much improved.
Lieutenant B. B. Buck, Sixteenth
infantry, is relieved from duty at
Baylor university, Waco, Texas,
and is granted sick leave until
September l.
First Lieutenant &. S. Bingham,
Ninth cavalry, has been appoint
ed assistant quartermaster, with
the rank OF captain. Lieutenant
Bingham is the son Of Quartermas-
ter Bingham, retired, and was APP
pointed to the army from civil life
in 1888, and is now captain.
Nothing succeeds like bull-headed
luck, backed by pull.
First Lieutenant A. j. Russell,
Seventh cavalry, having been
found untitled for promotion, is
granted leave until further Or
ders.
Captain Charles Steele is assigned
for duty to company F, Eighteenth
infantry.
Major Gardner, surgeon, is re.
lieved from duty IN the depart
ment Of Dakota, and ordered to
Fort Reno for duty, relieving
Major Henry Cronkhite, surgeon,
who is granted four months leave.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Weather Report

A warm day is predicted for to-
morrow in San Antonio and
vicinity, with a thunderstorm and
brisk blow from the southwest.
Rain fell in Amarillo, Corpus
Christi, Denver, Galveston, New
Orleans, Santa Fe and Vicksburg
last night. In Amarillo the wind
attained a velocity OF % miles per
hour.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
LEADERS.
We fit everybody. See our special
$Z.z5 SUITS.

Take look at them. They are
great surprises. We are growing
in the Shoe business. Our line is
much larger than ever before.
Don't forget us, Remember,
We want your trade. We have the
right goods and will treat you
right.
The largest TAILORING ES-
TABLISHMENT in the state con-
nected with our store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
Troubled His Wife.

Gus. Tiemann was arrested twice
yesterday by Officer Hildreth on a
charge of being disorderly. He
went to Chas. Behring'S restaurant,
on Alamo street, twice, and began
abusing his wife, who, it seems,
has become unable to live peac-
ably with him and supports her.
self by working in this restaurant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24

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.
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feVers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent 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. xE NEW YoRx. N.Y.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24
An Embarrassing Incident

Yesterday afternoon, as the re.
mains Of the late Mrs. r. Sanchez
were being conveyed to the
cemetery, pair Of horses drawing
hack, containing relatives of de.
ceased, became frightened at a
passing locomotive of the Interna-
tional, near the Alazan creek, and
ran away. The driver could not
hold them, and they We're finally
stopped by Dave Allen, an expert
lassoer, who roped one Of the
horses. Nobody was hurt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-05-24

The winner Of the cake walk
last night at Convention hall has
discovered that the fine cake he re-
ceived was made Of cornbread,
nicely iced.