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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14
NEWS OF THE COURTS
Batch OF Gamblers Fined This
Morning-Other News.

nOEhluB-SbhoE No"S.
There were forty-eight pleas of
guilty to charges Of gaming, in the
Thirty.seventh District court this
morning, and fine of $40 was as.
sessed on each.
Judgment nisi in the sum of $500
was rendered in the case Of Wallace
Mitchell. The sureties are ]. w.
Green and j. w. Krompkau.
The grand jury reported two bills
of Indictment.
Patterson Sprigg, practicing
attorney of California, was intro
duced to the court by A. w. Seelig-
son, Esq, and admitted to prac-
tice.
In the quo warranto case of the
State of Texas, on the relation of
A. Levy, district attorney, against
the Inter national and Great North
ern Railway company, a petition
of Intervention of the city of San
Antonio was granted.
FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
In a case of Fry Bros. against
Leon P. Hale, suit on distress war
rant, defendants amended motion
for new trial was overruled and
plaintiff gave notice Of appeal.
REAL ESTATE.
John D. Sipple to Edward q.
Jungkind, lots % and "a, block Sc,
South Heights; $3.50.
T. Mansano to A. B. Frank, lots
l and 2, block 2, on Pecos street;
1870.
COURT. NOTES.
Judge John w. Preston, charged
with forging land title, was &C
quilted in the Thirty-seventh Dis
trict court yesterday.
The case of Tobey Wright, for
rape, resulted in a mistrial, the
jury being unable to agree and was
discharged last night.
Mary E. Burnett has begun suit
for divorce from her husband, John
F. Burnett, alleging that he de-
serted her. They we're married in
Rockport three years ago.
A blank divorce suit was filed in
the Forty-fifth District court yes
terday afternoon.
The county clerk has issued a
marriage license to William Abel
and Dora Stein.
A. j. Nix was fined S. by Justice
Jones yesterday for striking Mar
tina Williams, colored.
j. w. Maddox was indicted by
the grand jury yesterday for false
ly certifying to a document, but
his case was dismissed by the state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14
Herr Carl Beck's Concert.

The concert Of Carl Beck's Mill
tary band at Muth's pavilion last
night was again a complete sue
cess. The weather was most favor
able and every chair and seat &C.
cupied by an appreciative audience.
The program, which contained
some choice selections, was carried
out in most creditable manner
which can only be attained when
thorough harmony Of the perform
ers is in union with their produc-
ton,
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BROTHERS
Notice to Bidders.
MAYORS OFFICE,
San Antonio, Texas,
June 18th. 1895.


Sealed bids will be received by
the City Clerk and opened by the
undersigned at IL o'clock NJ, June
25th, 1895, for sprinkling streets
and plazas Of the city as per speci-
fications to be had on application
to the City Clerk.
Contract to be from July lst,.
1895, to May 3lst, 1896.
Party to whom contract is award
ed will be required to enter into
bond In the sum of $1,000; bond to
be approved by the Mayor.
Bidders must deposit 800 with
their bids as guarantee that they
will enter into contract and give
bond within five days after award
is made, said deposit to be forfeited
to the city should they fail to do
so.
City reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
HENRY ELMENDoRF,
Mayor.
E. r. NORTON,
6 IA lot City Clerk.
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ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY For The LIGHT.
General Miles, accompanied by
Adjutant General Brock, visited
the state camp at Boston, Mass.
According to the Atlanta Consti-
tuition, Secretary of War Lamont
has given his consent for a govern
ment military encampment, to be
located on the Exposition grounds,
and will issue orders instructing
the detail of two companies, to be
selected from Fort Mcpherson, to
encsmp at the park during the pc.
riod of the exposition. All Of the
companies of the post will be given
an opportunity to serve at the ex-
position, as the troops will alter
nate, each detail remaining on the
grounds a month.
General Coppinger accompanied
General Schofield on his trip to
Fort Robinson, Neb.
In his will the late Admiral
John j. Almy leaves to his son
Lieutenant w. L. Almy, Fifth
cavalry, an old family heirloom in
the shape OF silver brick.
Major Maus, post surgeon, has
been granted leave Of absence to
take effect in August.
DR.. Gibson having been relieved
from duty here and his successor
being still on leave, all the work of
the post falls upon DR.. Stark.
Private Chapman, Troop d,
Fifth cavalry, has been appointed
corporal.
There will be a dress parade and
concert on the upper parade
grounds this evening at the usual
time, Immediately before sunset.
Captain James B. Aleshire, as
slstant quartermaster, recently ap-
pointed, is assigned for duty to the
st. Louis depot.
Captain j. T. French, assistant
quartermaster, is assigned to duty
at Washington.
Assistant Surgeon c. Richard
United States Army, is relieved
from duty at military prison, t.
take effect June 30th.
Leave OF absence for two months
is granted Col. F. l.. Town, assist
ant surgeon general; leave to tak'
effect July LIST.
Captain Pope is detailed to &C
temporarily as warden Of the Unit
ed States penitentiary at For
Leavenworth. The military guart
will remain on duty there for
! period not exceeding ninety days
after June 30th.
Captain Claggett, Twenty-thir,
infantry, has been granted tw
months leave.
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ECHOES FROM WEST END.

At the dance at the pavilion last
night an unfortunate accident &C.
CURED to one Of the young ladies,
who, with her partner, found the
floor too slick for dancing. She
was injured so badly in a fall that
she had to return home.
Miss Work has been visiting
Miss Mollie Nelson, on Colorado
avenue.
Mr.. Philip Mallory is of on one
Of his trips for his Chicago home.
The teachers of the West End
Female college feel proud Of the
showing their advanced scholars
have made at the first session Of
that institute.
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TOOK THE MAIL KEYS.
A MASKED MAN BOARDS A TRAIN
NEAR PALESTINE.
He Ordered Mail Clerk Davis to
Jump Of the Train Last Night,
While He Searched Uncle
Sans Mail.

A telegram was received here
last night stating that passenger
train No. 4, OF the International,
which left here at 9:45 a. m. yes
terday for the north, was held up
at Tucker, eight miles this side of
Palestine.
The train was leaving Tucker at
s 80 last night. when an unknown
man entered the mail car and or
dered Postal Clerk Grin Davis, who
was in charge Of the car, to deliver
to him the keys of the safe. Davis
told him he was not In the Ex-
press car an d the man ordered him
to give up the mail keys, point
ing a ColG's 45.calibre pistol at him.
Davis obeyed orders and the man
ordered him to jump of the train,
which was going at rate Of about
ten miles an hour.
Davis replied: "Why, man, I'll
break my neck if l do"
"Don't matter" replied the cold
hearted robber "you get out here"
and Davis jumped at the risk of
his life.
The man wore a white handker-
chief as a mask and Is about five
feet, seven inches tall, weighing
about Us pounds. He wore dark
clothes and had dark hand grip.
1t is not yet known whether any
thing was taken. Generally large
amount of registered matter goes
over this line.
When the train arrived at Pales-
tine the door of the mail car was
found open and the clerk missing.
Dispatches were Immediately
sent out along the line of
this fact, and a search
made for the missing man. He
was found near Tucker, only slight
ly injured. Davis is married and
lives at No. 209 West Marshall
street, this city. His wife was
notified Of his mar
row escape.
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A New Saloon.

Mr.. Arthur j. Gaul, formerly of
the firm Of Rheiner & Gaul, pro.
prietors Of the Mission Garden, has
severed his connection with the
late firm and has fitted up the cor
ner opposite Wagner & Chabot in
elegant style.
Mr.. Gaul will open his new bar
Saturday morning, 10Th inst, and
will serve an elegant free lunch.
Arthur says he will keep the best
Of everything and will do all she
knows how" to please his friends
and patrons.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals were reg
istered at the various hotels this
morning:
MENGER.
F. A. Edridge, Rochester; Joe
Rosenfield, New York ; F. w. Hull,
]. G. Macks, Philadelphia; E. G.
Beckman, H. ]. Morgan, d. w. La
Bar, st. Louis; A. S. Rowles, Kan
sas City; w. w. Wallis, A.
Springer, New Orleans; Arthur
Koenig, Milwaukee; Miss Maggie
Coleman, Kerrville; j. III. Wilson,
Palestine; p. A. Valley, Houston
H. A. Joyner. Louisville.
MAHNCKE.
II. B. Woolley, Moulton; F. G.
Devendorf, Milwaukee,; Alfred
Bunclark, Detroit; George III. Boil
ton, Philadelphia; g. A. Stemen.
berg, Olive, Tex. w. Helfox, Aus
tin, H. E. Colts, Cypress Mill.
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Deaths in the CITY,

Mrs. Clemencia Chivari, aged "a
years, died Of old age, No. 2123
North Flores street. Inquest.
Epitacio Davilo, year, CASTRO
enteritis, No. 80 Matamoras street.
w. A. Majors and wife, OF Kan
sas City, are at the Southern.
John Rail, a stone mason, died
in the Santa Rosa hospital this
morning.
Mrs. Gus Kelly. aged 26 years,
died Of eczema at No 443 North
Flores street yesterday. She came
here from Alabama. The funeral
will take place this afternoon.
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ALL INVITED.

My friends and the public in gen.
eral are invited to attend the OPEN
ing of my new bar, corner North
Presa and West Commerce streets,
Saturday morning.
A nice free lunch will be served.
6 IA 2t ARTHUR j. GAUL.
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IN RAILWAY CIRCLES.

Items Picked Up at the Depots,
Offices and Along the Lines.
The Southern Pacific moved
seven freight trains west yesterday
and four east.
Sam Thompson, brakeman On
the Southern Pacific, left for Eagle
Pass this morning, on business for
the road.
By July l all the conductors and
engineers of the Southern Pacific,
will have turned in their time
pieces for regulation.
Hank Small and d. X. Colburn,
of the Southern Pacific building
and bridge department, are out
west looking after repairs and i'm
provements now being made on
the road.
A telegram from General Pas
senger Agent W. d. Murdoch, Of
the MexicanC Central Ry., states that
the T. P. A. excursionists reached
Marfil, Mex, last night and left
Silas today. They will reach
Torreon tomorrow night and will
be in San Antonio Sunday after
noon.
J, =. Human, formerly chief en-
glneer of the Arkansas Pass, leaves
for Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, Mex, to-
day, to accept position on the
Mexican National.
The local railroad boys are max
ing ample preparations for the
union railroad picnic to be given
at Limburger's garden next Sun
day. 1t will be big thing.
Superintendent Forbes, of the
Southern Pacific, is indignant over
report that the recent accident at
the Burleson street crossing was
due to the neglect Of duty OF the
Waterman at that crossing. Ed
ward Michael is the Waterman at
that crossing, and Mr.. Forbes says
that he has never had an accident
as long as he has been on duty, and
that the recent accident occurred
before Michael was on duty.
Superintendent McQueeny and
Roadmaster Blue, Of the Southern
Pacific, left for Columbus today on
business.
Daniel Mckinley section hand
on the Southern Pacific, was
brought in from Houston yester-
day and taken to the Santa Rosa
hospital. He had his foot crushed
Wednesday by steel rail falling
on his leg, while unloading car OF
rails. The foot was almost
severed from the leg, and it is
feared it will have to be amputa-
ted.
Paul Flato, treasurer Of the
Southern Pacific, came in from
Houston this morning.
Charles Pahey, commercial
agent Of the Southern Pacific, had
an operation performed this morn
ing for ear trouble. He is, how
ever, able to attend to duties.
Mr.. John X. Rosson has been ap.
pointed livestock agent Of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail.
road, effective June /. Mr.. Rosson
formerly acted in that capacity
for the Frisco line and made his
headquarters at Fort Worth. He
will make his new headquarters
in San Antonio and will have his
office with Mr.. A. A. Johnson, city
passenger and ticket agent for the
Katy. The Office Of livestock agen'
will thereby be removed from
Fort Worth to San Antonio. Mr.
Rosson, who is now in the city
will move his family here in a few
days.
Ralph Swinburn, said to be tn,
Oldest engineer in the world, dieC
last Friday in Charleston, w. Va
aged 80 years. He was associated
with Stephenson on the first loco
motive built. He was born at New
Castle-on-Tyne, England, and cam
to the United States in 1880.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14
THE LADIES,

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
the California liquid laxative,
Syrup Of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article,
look for the name Of the California
Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom of the package.
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For an Outing.

A party Of clerks of Dullnig's
grocery, Messrs. R. l.. Bell, Bruno
Dittmar, Emil Dullnig, H. G. A. T.,
and Chas Quinn expect to leave
next week, in two horse wagon
for an overland trip to the head
waters Of the Guadalupe, above
Kerrville, for two months, fishing
and hunting trip.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14
LIGHT FLASHES

Il lobpy plCbuIeS titSduIly
framed, only 39s at Wolfson's. If
The board of examiners of ap.
plicants for positions as teachers
in the city schools will consist Of
Superintendent Smith and princi-
pals Schoch and Lukin.
Framed pictures worth 500
only 39s at Wolfson's.
Garbage complaints continue
to pour in without abatement, at
the city health Office.
You should have one Of those
pretty pictures, nicely framed only
39S at Wolfson's. 6 IA If
The sum OF $1,66O,52 in taxes
was collected yesterday by the city
collector.
Framed pictures worth 500
only 800 at Wolfson's. 614tf
Officer Mcconnell chased two
boys out Of the river where they
were bathing yesterday but has
not yet caught them.
800 for handsomely framed
pictures "see window" L. Wolf
sons. 614tf
The gentlemen of the Hay
seed club were out serenading their
lady friends and members OF the
club last night, in Parker's picnic
wagon.
Remnant counters are running
over with bargains today at
Wolfson's. GA tt
Richard Schulze was fined S.
by the Recorder today on a charge
Of driving through funeral pro-
cession.
All kinds of remnants today
for less than half price at Wolf
sons. 6l4tf
"A gentleman's comment on
Gov. Culberson's reward of 500 for
the arrest and conviction of Manuel
Herrera, this morning, was: of
Culberson had offered 500 for his
capture alive, and $500 for his dead
body, it would have better effect"
Hoods Pills cure jaundice, bill
iousness, sick headache, constipa-
ton and all liver ills. e.
John X. Rosson, live stock agent
Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railway, is at the Southern from
Fort Worth.
Garbage Contractor Burns
rounded up some of the policemen
at the city hall today, regarding
their garbage complaints.
There have been 1850 dogs Ii.
censed up to date.
-Wanted-A good boy or man
that can milk cows, 1887 New
Braunfels avenue, barber shop IT.
Think of This. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the only true blood purifier
prominently in the public eye to-
day. 1t cures disease when all
others fail, because it makes pure
blood.
"A contest by votes Of the peo-
pie, for the most popular COL
ored policeman of this city, will
take place tonight in Convention
hall. A gold medal is the trophy.
The High School graduates,
class of '95 were rendered a delight
full reception by the High School
alumni, last night in Harmony
club rooms, on Houston street.
Dandy Jim, "the grey ghost"
starts this afternoon at Sidney,
Ohio. Go to the Crystal Turf Ex-
change and see the result by heats.
Also the st. Louis races every day.
GA 1t
"A new fire alarm Taper has
been placed in the Alamo police
station.
L. T. Sloan, of Pine Valley, is in
the city, and is registered at the
Maverick.
J. "A. Wimbish, of Cuero, and son,
A. G. Wimbish, of Houston, are in
the city, visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. w. F. Lippold.
A. J. Carawsy and wife, of Hous.
ton, are at the Maverick.
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NAV be a Mass Meeting.

A we'll defined movement is on
foot among prominent West End
ers, looking toward a mass meet
ing to protest against paying city
taxes, unless this.burg is given ade-
quate fire projections.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14

-Wanted--Situation by an ex-
perienced bookkeeper and railroad
office man. Sober and Industrious.
Best references. Address 1904 Gray
son street. q l23t~
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DIR. Won KoEHRING, ART,
307 Alamo Plaza, Tel. 476. Is tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-14

The Cream of our stock this sea-
son, is-well as far as we can see,
our stock is all cream. Better buy
a pint of Summer Ties or a quart
or two of Colored Socks. Under
wear don't show much, but cheap,
coarse underwear can make You
pretty comfortable during the hot
Summer days. We have large
stock of Outing Shirts, Must be
cleared out.
Remember our Clothing stock.
We are the ONLY Clothiers. We.
are the
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LEADERS.
We fit everybody. See our special
$Z.Z5 SUITS.

Take a 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 youl
right.
The largest TAILORING ES-
TABLISHMENT in the state con-
nected with our store.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-07-18
STATE TOPICS.

Seven piggers are under arrest at
Cavalier for selling liquors.
DR.. J. G. Bell was given three years
IN the penitentiary for seduction by
Judge Sauter at Grafton. ..
A summer training school for teachers
will be held at the university of North
Dakota, July % to August II, 1895.
Courses in all common and high school
branches. Tuition, 81 for each subject,
Board and room, 1915 week.
The grand jury at Devils Lake re-
turned an indictment against +. Mar
tinesu, OF st. John, charged with pur-
chasing $4,000 worth of wood cut on
government land. If convicted he is
liable to he fined twice the amount of
the value Of the wood.
Thomas Swidensky plead guilty in the
district court at Mandan to the informa-
ton charging him with numbering Mrs.
Kent last year, and the passing of sen-
tence was deferred. He will appear az
witness against Kent at Fargo next
week.
At Portland hoboes broke into several
cars. Some fruit is missing. w. S.
Martin, engineer on the Portland Hope
run, left bis seat box unlocked while he
went to breakfast. His May pay check
for s136.25 and IS cents in cash is
mourned for.
Fred Harris, a clerk at Eaderlin, on
the 500, was found dead in his bed 1t
is not known whether it was a case OF
suicide or murder. A bottle, supposed
to have contained poison, was found in
the room and there was bullet hole
through Harris heart-though not q
drop Of blood had flowed from the
wound.
The state medical board held meet
ing at Fargo and effected a partial re-
organization by electing DR.. Wheeler of
Grand Forks secretary. The terms of
three members of the board expire this
month, DR.. McLachlln of New Rockford,
DR.. Quarry of Grand Forks, and Attor-
ney Lowell OF Casselton. DR.. McLach-
lan's successor, recommended by himself.
DR.. Smith of Bismarck, has been
appointed. The board has petitioned
tie governor to reappoirt DR.. Quarry
and Attorney Lowell, DR.. Quarry being
one of the best officers the board ever
had. In granting licensas tn prsctica to
the different applicants there was some
hitch owing to the fact that one of the
members of the board was out of the
state and the subjects Under his control
was unmarked. Provisional licenses
were granted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1895-07-18
Cattle Prices.

The Standard Live Stock Commits
sion Go. Of Union Stock Yards, Chicago,
report a stronger market at the close Of
last week than expected, there having
been decline of from 10 to 20 cents in
all classes oansed by run Of 14,O0O
larger than expected. European cables
quoted American steers at 1920 to 11c.
The western range cattle season
opened during the week with 1878 head
of Wyoming cattle which sold at $3.50
for 1880 pound steers, and one load of
1894 pound steers at 81 IS, the COWS and
heifers selling at So Two years ago
the first arrivals Of westerns we're SO
poor they had to be sold as Gamers at
80. 70 but as the ranges this year are in
good condition the outlook is very
fsttering indeed and we would advise
those having cattle that are now ready
to let them come, as this IS very good
market to have them here on.
The sheep market remains about the
same. There were 500 Oregon sheep
here Friday which sold at S3 so.
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Railroad Kunblings.

The steam shovel began work today
again at Maudan bridge.
Dave Csrnegan and Ad. Kellum, en-
gineers, have gone to Chicago.
Travelling Engineer Goodman of the
Northern Pacific, is in the city.
The Valley train was held today
to make connections with the delayed
Atlantic mail
W. F. Swan, freight agent of the Bur-
lington, is in the city today looking up
traffic for that line.
An old Missouri engine, in charge of
Fireman John Wynn, was sent east to
the Brainerd shops today.
The work train at Bismarck has put
5000 carloads OF earth under the big
trestle, and a thousand more are needed
to complete the work.
1t will probably be several days before
passenger trains from the west will be
running on time owing to the burning
of timbers ia tunnel on the Cascade
division.
D. n. Comedy of the Northern Pacific
force, caught live cinder in his eye
last evening which required removal
with knife by DR.. Moore. The cinder
had burned into the cornea of the eye,
and made painful and dangerously
narrow escape from loss of sight.
Freight cars are being placed where
needed, and sidetrecks, on both branch
and main lines are rapidly filing up with
empties to be ready for the grain season.
Dispatcher Blewett says that enough
cars will be ready for all demands by
shippers. For the last three years there
have been no reasonable complaints Of
lack Of cars.
While the obstacles that surround the
consolidation of the Northern Pacific
and Great Northern railroads are being
discussed, it might be we'll to call atteu-
ton to section III Of the North Dakota
constitution. In that section is found
the following. mo railroad CORPORA
tion shall consolidate it's stock, property
or franchises with any other railroad
corporation owning parallel or compet-
ing line"