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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-22
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The evening times., 1895-12-09
PROBABLY ACANARD.

There is probably no truth in the report
that tue American Federation OF Labor In.
tends to pursue a policy of extinction tc-
ward the knights of Labor. workingmen
may occasionally ma he mistakes in the deal
iu,s with each other, but they are not fools
enough to engage I'm such nonsensical
quarrel. The strength, success and welfare
OF labor movements depend upon co-opera-
ton, and whether wage-earners are organ
lied as Knights of Labor or In the Fedora
ton should make no difference with their
unity of action. If, however, any consid-
erable number OF labor leaders find it to
their interests to stir up trouble between
these two great labor bodies the sooner
they are deposed from authority the better
it will be for wagc-earners.
The proposition of the Federation to cs-
tablish a general eisht-hour work day would
be beneficial could it be accomplished. The
argument that most lines of industry are
over-produced, and that fewer working hours
would give employment to many more wage
earucrs cannot be successfully disputed.
But in view of the number of idle people
ready to take the place of strikers should
the movement become a question of test of
strength with employers it is doubtful If
! it would succeed.
The main cause of the present overpro-
duction is the lack of dema nd. II times
were good and money circulated freely
there would be sufficient demand to open
up the channels OF trade and provide better
eInIIoymsnt- for wage-earners. The first
thing to do is to curtail the power of trusts
and combinations which now control and
restrict trude.= nd then to establish a bet
Ter system of finance The frequent runs on
our Treasury and their consequent disas-
trous effect on the financial world must be
stopped before permanent commercial and
industrial stability can ensue. And this can
only be accomplished by absolutely safe
and reliable monetary system.
When good times are restored there will
be no lack of work. The dema nd FOR wage
carners will then be greatly augmented by
the increased Consumption of products and
better wages will also follow. The efforts
| ofthe Federation of Ii Dor should be directed
toward bringing about prosperity and not
allowed TO be frittered away in the folly OF
quarreling with a coordinate organization,
provided there is truth in the telegra phic
reDart.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
MISTAKES OF MAGISTRATES

1t is a healthful sign when such magis-
trates- as Goff and Mott, Of New York, are
subjected to severest newspaper criticism
for some of their recent official acts with
out fear of arrest Of the critics for con-
tempt.
Recorder Goff conducted the trial Of one
Langerman. in notable case, wholly from
the bench. He sho wv ed such animus against
the prisoner that the jury found the latter
guilty of felonious assault; but as he was
about to pfonouce sentence TO loDg term
of Imprisonment be discovered by sworn
and voluntary confession of the plaintiff
that the accused was innocent of the par
ticular charge made against him.
A young girl was brought before Magis-
trate Mott, charged with being disrepu
table character, and the petty judge had
her committed. to the workiiouse, though
1t was clearly shown that she had merely
inquired OF two men the way to her aunt's
house. in Brooklyn, giving street and
number. The policeman who arrested the
girl admitted he did not hear q word she
said The men spoken to corroborated her
own story Her aunt and other acquaint-
ancrs testified to her good character, bat
The evening times., 1895-12-09
NO MARTLAN CANALS.

1t is somewhat discouraSing to be told
bythelatest stinvestigators working under the
most favorable circumstances in the wa OF
instruments and atmosphere, that the lines
on our neighboring little planet of Mars,
which have for SO long been suppo sed to be
canals, are not canals at all.
We of the progressive United States have
been led to think highly of the people of
Mars. They have appeared to fancy as a
more advanced people OF our own type, so
energetic as to have glrdled their little
globe into deep waterways, the importance
of which is recognized with Increasing force
by the people OF America, and OF the whole
world
II the canal theory is exploded there is
really nothing left upon which to hang a
shred of hope that Mars is inhabited by crea-
turcDwhich can be called human beings.
With increase of the strength Of telescope
glasses, however, and with higher develop:
ment of photography, it may yet be possible
to distinguish figures as small as towers
and ships and Qualifications and masses of
armies and smoke Of battle and yacht races
and Presidential duck shooting excursions,
and then we shall know that no mat what
the men and women are in outline or stature,
they are at least civilized.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
CLEyELAND'S LUCK.

Latest authentic reports from the Presi-
Dental duck shooting party are that the
lighthouse tender Violet, which Mr.. CIeve-
land seized with the avidity of Capt
Kidd and adapted 1t to his private uses at
public expense, is anchored of Roanoke
Island, in Albemarle Sound, and that the
Sunday was passed quietly.
On Saturday, however, all was excite
ment. Had British force Commanded by
Lord Salisbury attempted a landing de-
Tended by President Cleveland and Ameri-
can soldiers, the cannonading would hardly
have been fiercer. Seventeen fat ducks
and two snow-white swans fell before the
savage onslaught of the Cleveland cohorts,
and then on Sunday, like good Christians,
the brave little band rested and sang psalms
and hymns and sacred songs.
There are nervous Americans who fear
that the reply of Lord Salisbury to the
note of last July from the State Depart
ment may involve war with Great Britain.
President Cleveland cares not for such
alarms. 1t is the height of the duck shoot
ing season. Ducks are innumerable, swans
are not scarce, the Violet 10 comfortable.
the country pays the expense, and SO let
Salisbury and Great Britain be burned.
Court chronicles state that the Presl-
dent and his companions win occupy their
blinds In Cape Hatteras Channel today and
tomorrow. The program cannot be farther
anticipated. Mr.. Cleveland will not hurry.
While Rome burned Nero never missed a
note on his fiddle. While Congress and the
country are eager with anxiety to learn
the nature of the reply Of Salisbury Cleve-
land never misses q shot.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

the magistrate refused to accept any excuse
and sent this mere school girl to consort
with the worst OF vngs and criminals.
These accidents teach that magistrates
may easily and grossly err. In these cases
the errors were so orimiDariy giaring that
public Indignation was excited TO the toil-
ing point. How many gross miscarriages
of Justice pass unnoticed, because they are
not sensational, not only in New York, but
in every city in the country, no one can
estimate. Those supreme judgrs--the peo-
ple-should mere closely scan the conduct
of the courts after these crimes committed
by the New York magistrates, which have
attracted universal attention.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
WHO WAS HARpEsr But?

Postmaster General Wilson, in his order
TO employees Of his Department, asserts
plainly that servants of the government
are paid for the performance of their.
duty and must engage in no other pursuit.
This Is hard on the fishing and duck
shooting President. the speechmaking Car.
Isle and Hoke Smith, the interviewing Nor
ton. the trust-managing Lamont, the cor
poration-serving oIney, the trusts ympa-
thizing Harmon and Mr.. Wilson himself.
II Mr.. Cleveland and Mr. Wilson and ev-
cry other member Of the Administration
family were to deduct from their salaries
the pay for those days and weeis when.
tLcy were not engaged tn the performance
The evening times., 1895-12-09
Worldly Wisdom.
New York World.

New Ork w Ofh.
That duck-shootiug expedition seems to
make game Of several important matters.
Whatever happens, the country may rest
assured that Senator Lodge Is on guard.
Now is the time for E. C. Benedict and Jos.
Jefferson to inform the public what Mr.
Cleveland thinks of ducks.
1t is a relief at this crisis to realize that
Ambassador Bayard remains at his post
drinking afternoon tea and drawing closer
the ties between the United States and Eng
laud.
Whatever may be the traditional sympathy
of our countrymen as individuals with wild
ducks that are striving to get away, nobody
can blame Mr.. Cleveland for feeling the need
Of q hunting expedition.
Mayor Strong is growing very weary OF
Roosevelt, rheumatism aud reaction.
Peabody Wetmore, the Rhode Island mill
iouairey Is said to be the only one OF tile
new Senators to patronlze fashionable
tailor.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
These Had Hobbies.

An eccentric Frenchman was q bean en-
thusiast. He wrote book upon the his
tory of haricots, and their influence upon
humanity; and rejoiced in collecting beans
from all quarters OF the globe and carefully
labelling and arranging them. Some OF
the specimens were very valuable, having
cost as much as 500 francs. His death was
hastened by the mysterious disappearance
of some Japanese beans, upon which he set
especial value. -.lh ,.4',- 80
Pope Plus TX was O collector of slippers.
He always had twenty-four pairs in his
wardrobe, made OF red cloth embroidered
with gold and ornanented with solid
gold cross, his chamberlain being strictly
enjoined not to part with single pair. how
ever well worn they might be. to any OF
the many devout applicants for them.
A very peculiar hobby was that of an old
woman. who had been employed a court III
the capacity of nurse, and who had most
extensive collection of pieces Of wedding
cake. The cakes to which the fragments be
lopged had been cut at the marriages OF the
highest in the land. The place of honor was
given to a portion of Queen Victoria's we'd
ding cake. and nearly every royal marriage
that had occurred since the accession OF
William " was represented in this curious
collection. .
a kihB VI VutecihuuAb c"oS'eeA epe loS
session OF above 8 200 copies OF the Bible;
and q nicotine-loying American reveled In
a treasury of pipes. of which he could count
365 specimens in meerschaum, brier, glass,
china and clay.
A European lady living in j apau acquired
no fewer than 700 teapots OF various pat
terms ard kinds. Another lady had a hobby
for collecting bonnets. She made rule
never to part with one She had Worn. and
when she died left behind her a wonderful
collection of fenlirine head adornnents.
elliott, the founder of the world-reBowned
steel-pen business. had fashion for Gre
mona fiddles. although he was absolutely
without musical knowledge.
The duke of Sussex. brother of King
George ii, had pair Of hobbies that were
as wide as the poles asun,lcr. He was an in.
defattg able coIleceor of Bibles and cigars.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
CAMERON WILL NOT.

Senator Cameron has performed an act
or supreme wisdom In declaring that be
will In no circumstances be n candidate for
reelection to the United States Senate.
1t may be said in explanation that Cam
eron has been of no use To his party for
years. and therefore be could not longer
ask his party to be Of use 10 him.
Senator Cameron has come to the front In
the Senate for but one purpose in all the
years during which he has occupied seat
in that body. Against the sentiment ofhis
whole party in Pennsylvania be advocated
the free coinage OF silver.
That and his chronic inaction in all else
loosed even the small personal hold he had
upon his co MS tituents.
Thus passes the name OF Cameron from
public life.
IL VIII be interesting to know whom Quhy
will select as his successor.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
CHEAPER STREET can FARE.


The action of the various citizens asso-
ciations in selecting delegates to arrange
for bringing about a reciprocal transfer
: system. OYER our several street Car lines
will attract general attention. As rule
corporations hat serve the public must
be held up by the neck until concessions
are shaken out OF them, and unfortunately
Washington corporations are no exception.
Their stubborn selfislfness has made them
generally disiiked, and 1t must be said
that this feeling is entirely 5ustifiabIe.
Unlike most citiess our street car cor
porutiuns are granted franchises without
giving suitable compensation in return,
and through their lobbying efforts Con-
gress has also been induced tu accord them
-esttrsrcfsffnary- privileges which M other
legislative body would grant. Although
required by law TO exchange transfers, there
is no penalty Tor violation and they posi-
lively refuse to obey. II the different citi-
zens' associations can find way to enforce
This law it will be n great public service.
While they are considering this subject
it would alsn be well for them TO ascer.
tain IL it is practicable to secure a cheaper
rate of fare.
Notwithstanding the many Improvements
made by street railways to cheaper the
cost OF transporting passengers, the fare
remains the same as 1t did in the days Of
horse cars. Increased patronage has made
these improvements necessary, and although
the -traveI-and earnings or the companies
lillye moro than doubled they fail to divide
the results of their prosperity with their
patrons by cheapening the cost OF riding.
The question of cheaper street car fare
should be thoroughly considered.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

and mans overcoat and hat. She would
smoke cigars and ride not on side-saddle,
but astride OF her horses, To which she
was devoted. Indeed, her whole interests
and happiness conferred in her stud farm.
She thought and spoke OF nothing else but
horse breeding, her'languagc On such occa-
sions being OF the nest unvarnished plain
ness, in fragrant violation of the modes ty
for which one is accustomed to look in
maiden ladies.
Connected by ties OF relationship with
the reigDing houses Of Austria and Italy,
the courts OF both these countries were
thrown into mourning by her murder. Her
slayer was never caught, ana is believed 10
have escaped to America.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
D. c.. DECEMBER o. 1895

Subscribers to The Times VIII con-
Ter a great favor by promptly report
ing any discourtcsy of collectors OF
neglect of dury on the part OF ca rrlers: r
Complaints either by mail or In per-
son VIII receive prompt attention.
The Morning Edition should be DO
livered In all parts of the city by G:''o
O'Clock a. M, including Sunday. The
Evening Edition should be In the
hands Of subscribers not later than
$50 ID. m.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
christmas Carol.

The frost CLEANS white on the housetops
high, 5st3
And the clouds, they look like snow;
And the plumber man goes briskly by
Blow, little tin horns-blowi
And view my cash with a secret sigh,
Aud say to my soul, go slowi''
But the children come, and can't look
grum-
Blow, little tin horns-blowl
So, Pm quite resigned to the rockets noise,
And the Roman candle show;
Itshands aiffOund with the girls and boys:
Bow, little;unhorm-blowi
3o-Atlauta Constitution.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
some EMPIRES OF AMERICA
two HenarahIss which Followed the
Rupture d tas, New World BY The Old.
Brave LIFE Of L'ouverture and Gen.
DessaIines of Hayti, and Romances
of the Rulers OF Brazil.
New York Press.

The first empire to be established in the
New World after the downfall of the native
empires OF the Incas and the Montezunias
was that of jean jacques /, Emperor OF
Hayti- In 1904, when Napoleon placed the
imperial crown OF France on his head in
the Cathedral OF NOtre Dame, Gen. Des.
salines. fuIl-blooded negro, proclaimed
himself Jean Jacques l. Why should he
not: He had, after three years or war.
Just defeated the arniv or Bonaparte and
driven IL from Hayti. He had defeated
armies led by the great enperor's brother
in-law, Gen. Leclerc, and should the vic
tor be less thar the vanquished!
When the gallant and skillful Toussaint
L'Ouverture was kidna ped and carried to
France by Napoleon's orders in J. sol, Gen.
Dessalines was the most prominent ant
successful soldier left OH the island. He
had sho wn great courage and skill In fight
ing the French, and around him all Hayti
now Rallied.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

of the duties for which they were elected
the TfsasuFy Would be richer by many
thousands OF dollars.
To this expenditure, unwarranted ac-
cording to Mr.. Wilson, might be added the
cost OF the use of government vessels for
.jupketing- and sporting purposes by Pres
ident Cleveland and Secretary Herbert.
Instead of shooting an arrow at the
poSteffice employees Mr.. Wilson fired a
boomerang which returned and hit him
self and his frieDds.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Another lady of title equally handy with
her fists, is tie Marchoness of Waterford,
whose husband committed suicide the other
day, and who is q sister-in-Ia W OF the dow
ager Duchess OF Marlborough. Lady Water
ford is dying from cancer in the breast
the result OF a blow received few years
ago in a fisticuff match with a brutal Lon
don cabman.
She was writing letters one morning near
the first-story window of her house in Bel
grave Square, when she caught sight OF
cabman In front of her house striking his
horse over the head with the handle of his
whip. She hurried downstairs and, gath
ering up her skirts in her left hand. tripped
across the pavement and upraided the
coachman. The latter lost his temper and,
as she put her hand forward TO push him
away from his horse, jabbed his elbow into
her breast.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

When Mr. Postmaster General Wilson
was a member OF the House of Representa-
tives did he ever lift his virtuous voice
against the lobbyists who at times even
penetrated to the chamber when the House
was in session aud cunversed with him COIN
fortably In the smoking rooms?
The evening times., 1895-12-09
NO WONDER IT GROWS.
Elements Which Have Contributed to
tb,. SucceSs of The Times.

Elements Which Have Contributed to
the Success of The Times
That The Times is above ali other papers
The newspaper of the people Of the District
OF Columbia is again demonstrated by the
remarkable increase of circulation during
the past week shown in the attached state
ment. Advertisers who have during the
past wear made contracts with The Times
on the basis of the circulation which 1t
had ut the time made, are continually reap
fn- the benefits of its steady and astound-
ins growth.
There are excellent reasons for this IN
crease in popularity which The Times has
en;oyed 1t has continued to speak hon
estly, openly and fairly on every public
question. Its detractors and enemies are
ouly those whose selfish interests have been
attacked for the public good.
The experiment, absolutely unique in
Journalism, of publishing sixteen page
paper in two parts for less than tue price
of any other one Washington newspaper has
been a wonderful success. The news of
the day is delivered fresh from the presses
and reaches readers within one to twelve
hours OF lis occurrence, and is always just
twelve hours ahead OF its competitors:
wonder The Times grows.
The circulation Of The Times for
the week ending December 3, 1895,
The evening times., 1895-12-09
Total

solemnly swear that the above is
4 correct statement OF the daily cir
culation of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES for the week ending Dece IN Der
8, 1895, and that all the copies were
actually sold OF mailed for IA valuable
consideration and delivered TO bona
fide purchasers or subscribers; also,
that none of them were returned or
remain In the office uudelivered. &C..
J.MILTON YOUNG Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this D tn day of December, A. d. S95.
ERNEST &. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Mr.. Whitney is assured that his Presi-
Dental chances Will not be impaired in the
least. no matter how the committee decides
in the Dunrayen- Defender niuddle.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Rejected manuscripts are u~'IaHy
returned when accompanied by
stamps, but any obligation to do 50
* expressly disavOwed.
Manuscripts unaccompanted Dy
hostage VIII not be returned.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

When the landlord appeared upon the
scene and inquired what Lady Clifford
meant by strikinghis wife, she replied:
'.Ihave done SO; will do SO again.
As he was about TO say something she
called him bully informed him that
she was quite a match for such a clown
as he, and struck him on the mouth with
such force that he landed on the brea kTa st
table, to the detriment OF her viands and
his crockery.
Her ladyship's Indignation. being still
further aroused by the destruction OF her
breakfast, she declared that she would not
touch another morsel, and walked out oI
the hotel to the mansion OF Sir Archibald
Macdonald whittier she was followed by a
constable, who arrested her and brought her
before the magistrate. After several hours
detention she was let go with a line
Lady Cliffordis a some mewhathard-featured,
angular woman. and Is not only so clever
sailor that she mas passed the examination
and obtained the diploma of master
mariner, but has also written number of
books, mostly about travels, In each OF
which she lays stress upon the clsad-
vantages to which she is subjected both at
home and abroad as an unprotected fe
male"
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Instead of screaming or fainting, as many
women would have done, Lady Waterford
cicnched her fist and let 1t fly at the
mans jawbone, knncking him clean of
his heels into the gutter, whence he arse
greatly astonished and dazed, Ia find him
self in the arms OF policeman, by whom he
was taken into custody at the request OF
the marchioness. He WIS charged before
the magistrate with gross cruelty IL ami
mails and was deprived of his license.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Five Chicago judges granted 100 d.
vorces in three hours. 1t would seem that
the wheels OF Chicago Justice are driven
by windniills.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

duck is OF more consequence than live
Turkey.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

1t will be a hard matter for the lion to
lie down with the lamb il England puts
up bar against American sheep.
The evening times., 1895-12-09
TITLED LADIES WHO Can SLUG
R:nakabls Performances sl English Women
With Their D.licale Little Mlis.
Several Who Do Not Hesitate When
Provoked to Put Up Their Mauis
and Strike from the Shoulder.
NewYOrkJournal.


1t is not only the British peers who enjoy
the reputation OF using their fists in lieu Of
pistols or swords. There are many cases
on record Of peeresses OF the realm who
have bluckeHed the eyes OF persons who
have been unfortunate enough to incur their
wrath.
Thus, at Liphook, Lady Clifford has just
been arrested and fined for knocking down
first the landlady and then the landlord OF
the Royal Anchor Hotel, where she had
been spending the night with her daughter.
Something went wrong at breakfast, and
the door of the dining room in which the
two ladies were eating was left open con-
trary to her orders. Having summoned
the portly landlady, her ladyship was dis
satisfied with the manner in which her
complaint was received, and, without warn
ing, hoped up from her chair, exclaimed
"You beastr' and planted her fist with
such force on the side of the landiady's >
head that the good woman fell in a heap
on the floor.
The evening times., 1895-12-09

The rattle of the skeleton in u closet is
insignificant to the noise of Corbett's ia VS..
The evening times., 1895-12-09

Another titled Austrian lady, the Princess
Moniear. was murdered in 1885 by one of
her stabIemen TO whom she had been admin
isteripg a castigatioB partly with her fists
and partly with her riding whip She was
a most extraordinary woman, very mascu
line in her dress, wearing top-boots, a
short black skirt reaching to her knees