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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

EuEVllUN NATURALIZATION,
Whereas, the City Council of the
I City OF sSsn Antonio on the 10th
day OF June A. D., 1895, passed and
approved an ordinance authorizing
the Mayor of this city to issue his
proclamation calling Specialized
ton to be held in this city on the
THIRD DAY OF JULY, A. D., 1895,
at which said election the follow
ing question and proposition should
be submitted to the propertystax-
payers, voters OF the City ofiSan
Antonio:
"Shall the City OF San Antonio
borrow the sum OF Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars and issue there
for its negotiable bonds payable in
gold to the said amount, each to be
for One Thousand dollars,to run for
ten or twenty years at the option
OF said city, and bearing interest at
the rate not to exceed 8 per cent
per annum payable semi-annually
the proceeds OF such bonds to be
used In the payment OF existing
judgments against said city and
its approved floating Indebtedness,
in the order OF seniority Of said
judgments and floating indebted
ness ;-the interest and principal
of such bonds to be met by spe-
cial annual tax, as required by the
state constitution"
Now Therefore, /, Henry Elmen-
dorf, Mayor Of the City Of San An
tonic, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the charter of this
city and the above ordinance,
hereby order an election to be held
in all the Wards of this city on
Wednesday, the Sd day Of July, A.
d. 1895, between the hours Of s
o'clock a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m, at
which election only the property
Taxpayers, voters of the city can
vote to determine the question and
proposition aforesaid.
At said election those voting in
favor of the issue of said bonds
shall vote "For the Proposition )"
those opposed thereto shall vote
against the Proposition"
Said election to be held at the
following named polling places:
Ward No. /: City Hall, G.. A.
Duerler, presiding officer.
Ward No. 2: Corner Buena Vista
and South San Saba streets; Otto
Solms, presiding officer.
Ward No. School house, cor
ner Lopez and North Colorado
streets, G. Scheidemantel, presiding
officer.
Ward No. A.: Convention hall.
corner North Flores and West
Houston streets, August Santleben,
presiding officer.
Ward No. s.: Alamo building,
Alamo plaza, Hans l.. Degener,
presiding officer.
Ward No. g.: Peter Jonas Hall,
corner Austin and Milan streets,
VIM. HI. Cade, presiding officer.
Ward No. q: School house, cor
ner Matagorda and Lavaca streets,
Geo. H. Bennack, presiding officer.
Ward Nos Mission Hose Co.'s
Engine house, Ernest Stoves, pre-
siding officer.
In witness whereof 1
hereunto set my hand
SEAL and seal Of said city, this
'~~~) 18th day Of June, A. d.
1895.
HENRY ELMENDoRF,
Mayor City Of San Antonio.
Attest:
E. r. NORTON,
CityClerk. 6 lift
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

The longer that Spain holds Cuba
the poorer Spain grows and the
more disconnected Cuba becomes.
Under this condition Of affairs 1t
would be well for Spain to trade or
sell the island to some other power
that could make the investment at
least pay interest on the outlay.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
Notice of Filing Final Account.
No. 174S.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, |
CArrN-rx- on. Day

No. 174S.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County Court in Matters OF Probate, to
July Term, 1895.
1.-The State OF Texas to all persons inter-
ted In the administration OF the estate
es j. w. Hannig, deceased:
Off. w. Staacke, administrator of the es-
tate of j. w. Hannig, deceased, has filed
his final account in the County Court Of
Bexar County, which will be acted on at
the July term, A. d., 1895, of said Court,
at the Court House thereof, In the City of
San Antonio, alter this notice shall have
been duly published for twenty (20) days
in some newspaper published In Bexar
County, Texas, at which time all persons
interested In said estate may appear and
make objections thereto, II they see
proper.
Witness Thad w. Smith, Clerk OF the
County Court of Bexar County,
u. s and Seal of said Court. at my Of
fee In San Antonio, this oath day
OF June, A. D., 1895.
TaAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
BY X. @. SYMINeToN, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand June 24th, 1895, at 3:45
O'Clock p. m, and publication of the
within citation ordered made in the San
Antonio LIGHT.
JNo. p. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff.
By JAS NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy
6 25 cod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

Children Of tender age are al
lowed altogether too much lati-
tude by their parents in this city.
Little toddlers, hardly able to
navigate safely across the home
yard, without the least idea Of the
nature of what there is In the
street, are allowed there alone, or
by the csrelessness OF parents or
attendants are allowed to cross the
streets alone, and they run under
the wheels Of electric motors, car
risges, bikes, and it is more by
good luck than by good guiding
that half score OF the innocents
are not killed every week. This is
an evil that parents alone can cor.
rect,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

The fruit market is better stocked
with fruits and melons of all kinds
than ever before, and now is the
accepted time for the sanitary in
spector to make his rounds effec-
lively.
What is the present status Of
that subscription to the Atwater
Exhibit fund? How many Of our
people have not been backward in
coming forward with their mite, or
their mightier assistance?
All things come to him who
waits, but while he waits he must
also work. Adversely is afraid of
an Industrious man.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

save the state no end of expenses
In caring for some Of these night
owls as they grow up into crimi-
nails as a result OF the street school
education. Pay more attention to
the children and the men and
women will take care OF them
selves.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
Notice of Filing Final Account.
No. STA.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, I,
CnIrNTy or nEyAR

No. s74
THE STATE OF TEXAS, /.
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County Court in Matters of Probate, to
July Term, 1895.
The State Of Texas to all persons inter-
ested In the guardianship of the estate Of
Kate L. Tendick, minor:
Henry Lager, guardian of the estate
of Kate L. Tendick, a minor, has filed his
final account in the County Court of
Bexar County, which will be acted on at
the July term, A. d., 1895. of said Court,
at the Court House thereof, IN the City of
San Antonio, after this notice shall have
been duly published for three (3) success
sive weeks in some newspaper published
in Be&ar County, Texas, at which time
ali persons interested in said estate may
appear and make objections thereto, II
they see proper.
Witness, Thad. W. Smith, Clerk of the
County Court of Bexar County,
l.. 5. and Seal of said Court, at my Of
flee in San Antonio, this oath day
OF June, A. D., 1895.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
By r. G. SYMINGToN, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
Came to hand June oath, 1895, at 3:45
O'Clock p. m, and publication of the
above citation ordered made In the San
Antonio LIGHT.
JNo. P. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff.
By JAS. NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
~. MIles Nerve Plas:ers sc a. All oruSsls1S,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

The man who prostitutes his OPP
portunities for theft to the extent
Of pocketing what he raises fro m
the public for flood or drouth or
fire or cyclone sufferers, has put
himself without the pale of public
sympathy, no matter what punish.
ment falls on him. He should get
all that the law has in store. 1t is
not so much what he takes in cash
as what he takes in the trust and
confidence Of the people, so abus-
ing it that they will not respond to
any future calls.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
Notice to Taxpayers.
CITY Assessors OFFICE, J
CITY HALL, Room Is.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Nav 81. '95,

CITY HALL, hOOM 10. Z
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 81, '95.
Property owners and their agents are
hereby notified that the city assessment
books for the rendition of property, real
and personal, for the fiscal year, COM
mencing June 1, 1895. will be open on the
1st day of June, 1895, until July 81, 1895.
All persons concerned In the above are
requested to come forward and render
their property, subject to taxation, to the
undersigned as required by law and city
ordinances.
HARRY CUNNINGHAM,
CITY Assessor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should be
sccomp snied by the name Of the author, not
necessary for publication, but as evidence OF
good faith on the part Of the writer. Write on
one side Of the paper, in plain hand. Anony-
nous communications Will not be noticed.
The LIGHT will not be responsible for the
statements Of its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29
NcH :. sI.soI "a 5OIta.Oo sls. OO! esq: .O0

Legal advertisements 81. 90 per inch each in
sertlon. Trustees sales 81 90 per inch hrst In
sertion, 25c each insertion after.
Reading matter, editorial page, Csc per line
each insertion; Local columns 2Oc nrst fnser.
ton, lOc first week, Sc after arst week. Speci al
rates on so and 100 lines running for m ontn :
Homs adyertisements payable on first of
each month. Transient advertising payable
In advance. ~ ONLY METAL CUTS PRINTED.
Special rates given on larger space and long
time Advertisements. Discount given Tor
Aaeh,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-06-29

~An contracts or bills must be approved
BY the Secretary or Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

The ladies of Grace Lutheran church
have succeeded in arranging for an
extraordinary musical treat in a con-
cert to be presented at the Y. NJ. Z.
A. auditorium on the evening of
Dec. 3, in the engagement of the
Falk Sisters. These ladies come
from a musical family and are natur-
ally gifted. Mrs. Murphy, of this
city, who is one of the trio, won the
MarshallField diamond medal at the
Chicago Musical Coll ge out of a
class of 500, for general excellence.
and the sisters have received numer-
Gus offers for engagements under
noted Chicago Lyceums. They
studied under such famous artists as
Gottschals, Ziegfeldt, the latter OF
the Chicago Musical College. Keel
ling. and Hyllested. the composer.
They are al finished vucalists and
their coming appearance will be OF
the nature of an event in tri-city
musical centers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life mere, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 70
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
Laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
It's excellence is due to its presenting
IN the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties CT perfect lax
aiive; efectually cleansing the system,
6ispelling Gods. headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction u millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts On the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and ii is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale by sill drug.
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but i. IL man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
To. only, whose name Is printed on every
package, also the nape, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any Substitute if offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
Smith Runs Ten Miles.

Cowboy" Smith covered 10 miles
in one hour-and eight minutes before
a small audience at Turner hall last
evening. Smith performed the task
with apparent ease, defeating several
young fellows, each of whom ran a
mile. The course was around the
hall, which was eircled 50 times for
. mile. The agreement governing
The match was 75 aud % per cent of
the gate proceeds, but it is not likely
that the affair proved profitable to
the cowboy or his opponents, after
the Tri-City band, which discoursed
several stirring airs outside, and
other creditors came in for their
dues. But the match was interest
ing and enterteining in some re-
spects, especially at intervals where
the youthful racers attempted to go
around corners in their stocking
feet on the slippery floor. They
took headers and sliders. etc, and
the cowboy still pursued them.
Smiths opponents were: John Voss.
William O'Brien (Sawdust BilD.
Frank Ganahl, Ole Olson, Hugh
Scherer. Fred Cox and William
Allen, Voss and O'Brien running
twice. The men made the 10 miles
in one hour and nine minutes. Smith
coming out one minute ahead
Smith then walked a quarter mile in
two minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
Hanna Render Nuptuals,

The marriage of Wesley Hanna and
Miss Mary Bender was celebrated
last evening at the residence of The
brides sister. Mrs. Charles c. Will
son, 2215 Fourth avenue. Rev. F.
W. Merrell. of the First Methodist
church. officiated in the presence
of the immediate relatives only. The
couple will reside at 1902 Fourth
avenue. The groom is an attache of
The ARGUS mechanical department
and faithful and industrious gen
tleman. whose friends On the paper
as well as others will wish him self
and bride prosperous and happy
career. The bride is daughter of
Wallace Bender and a much admired
lady,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
"a Texas Steer"

The att action announced for Sun
day evening, Nov. II, at the Burtis
opera house. Davenport. is one well
calculated to test the capacity of
this popular place of amusement.
"a Texas Steer" is considered by all
good judges to be the best of the
many great productions of Charles
H. Hoyt. and it is safe to predict a
very large attendance at the opera
house for this engagement. The
cast will be substantially the origi-
nal. headed by Tim Murphy in his
remarkably clever impersonation OF
Maverick Brander, character played
by him upwards of sixteen hundred
times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

Simon Burns, formerly of this city,
was reelected president of the Win
dow Glass Workers association at it's
recent meeting at Pittsburg by ma
jority of $50 votes over all the 10
contesting candidates, receiving him
self 1929 votes. 1t is regarded as a
great triumph for Burns. and the
commendation which has thus been
put on his administration will give
him renewed confidence to 90 ahead
with reforms ne has in contemplation
for the advancement of the artisans
over whose des,inies he is chosen to
preside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
M humbug.

Folcy's Honey and Tar does not
claim to perform miracles. 1t does
not claim 10 cure all cases of con-
sumption or asthma. But it does
claim to give comfort and relief in
advanced stages OF these diseases and
to usually cure early stages. 1t is
certainly worth trying by those af-
ficted or threatened with these dread
diseases. so cents. For sale at M.
at M. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

Veterans and their friends danced
and Toasted at X. P. hall last even
ing. The affair was an entertain
ment arranged by Shiloh Command
Union Veterans Union. and was sue
cessful in every respect. There were
vocal numbers by Mrs. William Ulle-
meyer; piano duet by Misses Petit
and Suman; Rotations by Misses
kale and Johnson, and selections
by the Metropolitan Mandolin club,
composed of L. ID and B. F. White.
William and Henry Ullemcyer and
j. Ramser, Jr. The entertainment
was much enjoyed and was followed
by remarks nv Capt. II. e. Cleave-
land. who touchipgly eulogized the
old soldiers and their organization
bountifnl supper was then partaken
of and the balance of the evening
devoted to terpischoreau pleasures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
\ Few Days Use

OF Pineola Balsam and the danger is
past. 1t is the right thing for
coughs. Better than any home mix
lures. Better than any other medi-
cine whatever for that cough-that
tearing. sleep killing, anxiety-breed-
ing. dangerous cough. Ely's Pineola
Balsam cures sore throat. and is
quick and sure in all bronchial affec-
tions. 1t will relieve the cough at
once. 1t makes breathing much
easier and the spasms less severe in
cases of asthma. Price % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

DR.. Richard Pruessing. for 20
years a practicing veterinary surgeon
at Davenport, walked into Peters
grocery store on Washington street
over there yesterday. drank a glass
of s'da water, then sat down and ex-
pired in half hour. An examina-
ton of the glass found evidence OF
hydrate of choral. which told the
tale OF suicide. Pressing slipped
the poison into the glass without de-
lection. The case of Pruessing's
desperate act is inexplicable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

The supper given by the young
ladies of the German Lutheran
church at the parish school on Tween
tieth street last evening was gener-
ously patronized and a neat sum
realized to go toward defraving the
expense of a new church to be con-
structed next spring. A nice enter.
tainment followed the supper and
included selections by the Orpheus
Mandolin club, and vocal and instru.
mental numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
BRIEF MENTION.

4"' -. SoHSSie tOuiSut.
Demorest contest at U. P. church
Tuesday evening
Drink Carse & Ohweiler's ginger
ale and be healthy.
Get your prices on poultry at
Schroeder's market.
All night dance at Roche's hall
every Saturday night-S5 cents.
Any amount of dressed turkeys
and chickens at Schro+ der's market.
Arsenal Forum AZ. had 20 applica-
tions for membership at its meeting
last night.
II. S. Ruby returned home TODAY
fr"m st. Louis. where he piloted in
the lower river trade during the
summer season.
The Geneseo collegiate institute
team and the Moline High school
eleven play football at Twin-City
park tomorrow afternoon.
The Marie Wellesley company gave
an admirable production of 1.-The
Octoroon" last evening. The audi
ence packed the house and seemed
delighted. East Lynn" will be
given tonight.
Be sure and attend the concert al
the First Methodist church tonight.
Admission only % cents. The Svea
Male quartet will sing a new arrange
ment of s.Annie Laurie and Prof.
Williams plays solo upon an eupho-
num- g
The machinery and other para
phernalia of the Graham cotton mills
at Sears was purchased yesterday
afternoon at sheriff's sale for
Sl.GO2.5) by Attorney A. ii. Frost.
representing the First National bank
Of Rockford. which has a IS, COO judg-
ment against the company.
The reporterial departments of the
Moline Dispatch and Republican
Journal will be revolutionized Mon
day. A. +. Foster will be elevated
from reporter to city editor of the
Dispatch. succeeding w. A Jones.
who accepts a position with the Dav-
export Republican. John Sundin
goes to the Dispatch from the R-pub-
lican-Journal as reporter, and it is
understood Myron Jordan takes the
city editorship of the Republican
Journal.
This recognition accorded for
mer Rock Island public school
teacher from the Chicago Sun
will be gratifying information to her
many friends in this city: ..Miss
Jennie A. Kane was elected by the
teachers of the Holmes school as
| delegate to the convention to be held
at Schiller theatre Nov. IL. for the
purpose of placing in nomination
such number of candidates for repre-
sentative trustees of the teachers
and school employees. as provided in
the teachers and school employees
pension and retirement bill, as such
convention may decide"
Chief Etzel is in a quandary as to
what disp,' si,ion he will make OF
Frank Cabalka, the old tailor, who
has been menace to the city and
county authorities for some time
During the summer Cabalka man.
aged to exist, but when cold weather
put in an appearance he asked to
be sent to the poor farm. A week
ago he left the county infirmary be.
cause he was put to work without
his customary stimulants Since
then he has been sleeping at police
headquarters. and demands that the
police continue to provide sleeping
quarters for him. Six months on
the rock pile would be good pre-
scription for Cabalka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the city clerks Office until Men
day, Nov. Is. 1895. at 5 p. m. for the
paving OF alleys. Plans and specifica-
tions are on file at the CITY clerks
office. B. F. KNOX, Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

as Abraham Lincoln called them, DO
not care to argue about their all
ments. What they want is medi-
cine that will cure them. The SIM
Pile, honest statement: 81 know that
Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me-" is the
best argument in favor of this medi-
cine. aud this is what many thous-
ands voluntarily say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. /,
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
THANKSGIVING EDITION.
The Special Issue OF The Argus Which
the Ladies Are Preparing

The Special Issue OF The Argus Which
the Ladies Are Preparing
The ladies of the Y NJ. c. A. aux
Hilary who are preparing the special
Thanksgiving issue of THE Argus
are energetically engaged in the dis
charge OF the duties with reference to
the same. The news features are
being carefully prepared and the edi-
tion promises to be as entertaining
from literary and news standpoint
as it will be unique.
The advertising department is also
busily engaged with its task. and the
canvassers are meeting with de-
served encouragement on every hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
Twenty-six Hours to Atlanta. Ca

via Rock Island & Peoria railway.
Leave Rock Islan1 a. sos a. m: ar
rive at Atlanta next morning at
1850. Wagner or Pullman service,
Peoria to Atlanta. Low rates now in
effect on account of Cotton States
exposition. For further information
inquire of z. STOCKHOUsE, G. p. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

List o. letters upcalled for AT the po.,otice AT
Rock Island, ILL.,, Nov. Is, 1895.
Brown A d I.aair Thomas
Boz Zrr, Leon Lam ert. Ida
Bsnr'. Cornie McD, ma d. Miss
Car on & elder NcCorruick. Alkaline
Clayton. Ma. gle Morehead. John
Cane. W Pierce, MrsCJ
tonrors. Eta ko5e-son. ErsC
Cooney, Martin Theiu AUGUST
Gook. mrs IL Wood, Charles
Giib.rr Raymond Waters II,
Colo berg Bros Will ms John
ficsr. Thomas Youd.r ia
keisou, Alr.a
NIscEIL- gEnCs.
Farmer. WA Po.cre. Allie
To l. sure prcnpt delivery iestese ehonld &c
addressed to street and lumber
JoHx W. POTTER, Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery. |
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stengers
Rock Island Brewery, as well as Julius Junges
Bottling Works. has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
Dartment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery ano
delivered to any par, If the tri-cities and NAV
he ordered direct from the head offices or Wo.
line avenue by Telephone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-15

Hoods Pills are the best after-din
ner pills. assist digestion. cure head
ache-25 cents.