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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

has written her own eulOgy and to
tie understanding of people Of
every language.
The travellers that are besetting
the world of trade make it exceed
ingly proper to mention again the
adamantine base of local business.
There has never been a boom,
never been a relapse, never symp-
tom of prostration in trade or man
ufacture when our sister cities
were trembling on unsafe founda-
lions and business houses closing
their doors. The merchants are
highly rated. The banks are alb
solutely not subsidy hunters, but
invulnerable institutions, created
by demand and enlarged by peer
less management and good work
and insured perpetuity by trade
that nothing but an earthquake
could divert.
There is not foot of ground that
has fictitious value; not a con-
sentative investment but what
yields it's maker literally; not a
single empty renting house, and
not one dilapidated boomer within
its gates.
The Gibraltar of Texas munich
palities, the store-house Of this
section of Texas, the city of beauti-
full homes, long may she continue
to add to the stability of trade,
shelter human happiness and point
with the finger of her railroads to
every city in the land.
A more attractive object than
the surroundings of san Antonio
cannot be found in all the vast
galleries of natures beauties.
Prosperous, happy and busy, her
streets are thronged, her mechaH-
les Industrious, her merchants con-
tented, surrounded by splendid
farming lands, San Antonio, TIE
city OF malt extract and beautiful
girls; the railroad center, with
many trains pouring In aud out of
It's gates every day; the laetrop0-
ais Of Southern Texas stands pro-
gre,lsive. great and gro " na.s,. i z
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
HON. G. II. NOONAN.

Here in America no man is born
into a position of political distinc-
ton, but if he has the mental ca
pacity, if the sidereal fire of true
genius glows in his heart and
brain, there is no eminence that he
may not attain to. The true
strength of republican institutions
mainly consist in this fact. There
exists every opportunity and every
incentive to eXertion, and the goals
of ambition are no where so lofty,
for the reason that the preserva-
ton of liberty and the conservation
of the public good are the ends
every public man, who acquires
lasting reputation, must keep in
view. The subject of this notice is
well known to the republican le-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

signs are found there, from me-
dunn to the richest, likewise the
cloak department. Clothing of all
kinds and description, of the best
make, is a leading feature of the
business, as is their merchant tail
oring department. The gents fur
nishing department contains every
thing new in that line-the latest
styles. 1t would he impossible to
enumerate the vast stock carried
in this mammoth establishment.
Furniture, carpets, mating,
trunks, valises, ETC., are displayed
and sold at prices that the mer-
chants in San Antonio cannot dup
licate. Everything found in a
metropolitan house is found here.
The interior arrangement of the
store is in line with modern ideas.
The goods are neatly arranged and
displayed in an attractive manner.
Every article is in its place and
there is a place for every article.
The cash carrier system is used
and all is arranged for the comfort
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

trict was changed. he moyad 70
san Antonio where he has since
resided, being repeatedly reelected
70 the district judgeship, until
1879, When he was elected to con-
gfess from the Twelfth Compress
slonal District. Judge Noonan Is
a republican. Believing ardentIv
that upon the ultimate triumnb ~
the principles of political economy,
that form of the republican faith
depends the preservation of a tru.
| ~ republican government and tho
protection OF the rights, liberties
and happiness of all the people. he
mas remained ever true to those
principles. He possesses a simon
larry clear, vigorous and cOmpre-
henslVe mind, dominated by a
spirit prone to accept nothing nm
on mere authority.
His love for the true and tbe
beautiful in man and nature has
acquired an intensity and deDtb
unknown to those who are strang-
ers to this clear and fearless cast
OF unshadowed, haunted thought
AT the bar his broad grasp of com
prehension and bold mentality
found a cOngenial field. On the /.
bench his record speaks to clearly
Tor us to eXpiate upon. In the
halls of congress the Twelfth Dis
trict of Texas has an able guard-
ian OF the rights and welfare of the
people.
He is a clear, concise speaker.
uses little or no unnecessary verb.
age, and it becomes a pleasure to
listen 10 him. OF studious ma
ture, he carefully weighs his
points, and in a tilt with his adj
Versary generally manages to come
out victor. The judge is not pol
ltician, but has always avoided
mlngling in that Heterogeneous
mass. AS citizen of San Antonio
he is progressive and thoroughly
believes in building up his adopted
city. He is thoroughly acquainted
with the needs of this section and
his work in congress will be devot-
ed to their fulfillment. Plain and
outspoken in his views he has
made many friends among all
parties.
Long may you serve us, Judge
Noonan, and in saying this we but
voice the sentiment of the great
majority of people of the great
Twelfth Congressional District of
Texas. As in the past, so in the
future, the interests of our people
will, we know, never suffer at your
hands.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

broad streets and ample shade,
fine building and sociable people,
impressing all with favor and rem.
dering this a desirable home.
San Antonio is not a city of soap
bubble creation; her founder was
not the hustling boomer, and she
does not rely upon misrepresenta-
ton for favorable description.
She cannot trace he origin to the
recent discovery of gold mines, or
anything of that character, but on
the contrary, was a prosperous
trading point before many of the
towns of Texas occupied a position
on the map.
Her advancement was as firm as
General Stonewall Jackson in a
fight. Property is as staple in
value as is charity in public es-
TEEN. The spires of the churches
are many, rise higher than the
hills beyond, but not so high as
the motives of church members.
No eloquent tongue can pay as
high tribute to city's American.
ism as the presence of the public
school buildings, and San Antonio
will not in this regard bow her
head with feeling of inferiority
to any city in Texas.
We have electric lights good
water, sewerage, and a city govern
ment which provides a good, SUBJ
stantial administration of munich
pal affairs.
1t will be seen that the law is
not only rigidly enforced as to
mortals, but to animals likewise,
when it is known that all presump.
tuons bovines, robust shoats, spa
vined equines and all other beasts,
including dogs, are confined to the
city pound for period of ten days
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
INSURANCE.
PIPER & STILES.
FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS, ROOMS AND
RENTER BUILDING. TELEPHONE 397.

FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS, ROOMS AND
RENTER BUILDING. TELEPHONE 397.
Not until fire ceases to burn and
the winds to blow, will insurance
cease to become otherwise than
subject of vital Importance to the
business man, the capitalist, the
farmer and the dweller in civilized
communities. One of the reliable
agencies of San Antonio, founded
some two years ago, is that of
Messrs. Piper & Stiles. They rep
resent some of the oldest and most
tried companies in existence, viz:
London and Lancashire, Liver
pool, England.
Norwich Union, Norwich, Eng
land.
Northern Assurance, London,
England.
Phoenix, Hartford, Connecticut.
Orient, Hartford, Connecticut.
Germania, New Orleans, La.
Adjustment of losses and pay
ments are promptly made. Insur-
ance always written at the lowest,
consistent rates. Messrs. Piper d
Stiles have certainly built up a
splendid business, due in a great
measure to the excellent compan-
les represented by them and their
hustling and progressive methods
of doing business. They watch the
interests of the assured and con-
slider that they are as much the
guardian of those interests, as
a lawyer is the guardian of his eli
entS interests.
Mr.. F. A. Piper is well known
citizen of San Antonio, and has
several large business connections
here as well as at Uvalde, in addi-
ton to ranch interests in Uvalde
and Zayalla counties.
Mr.. VIM. l.. Stiles is a hustling
young business man who came here
from Austin. The twain form a
combination hard to beat. All
communications in regard to insur-
ance, addressed to Post Office Box
9S6, will receive prompt attention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

gionaries of this section. His
white plume has danced in the
front ranks and gone on to victory
when others fell. Today Hon. G..
H. Noonan enjoys the distinction
of being the only republican rep
resentative in the halls of congress
from the great Lone Star State.
Judge NoOnan was born in Es-
sex county, New Jersey, in 1927.
He was educated at Newark, that
state. Early in life he began the
study of law under Counsellor
Whitehead, and was admitted to
the bar in 1851. The following
year he came to Texas, settling in
Medina county, where he followed
the practice of his chosen profess
sion. In 1862 he was made district
judge, and in 1868, when the dis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

and settlements were formed of
rude huts and grand men and
women.
The home-founder clinging to
the trail of nature and reaching a
"spot" raised their cabins at a
place of beauty christened it San
Antonio, and when the busy hand
of advancement is reluctantly
stayed for moment we see the
majestic city of the Alamo, the
busy arena of 10000 souls hurry
ing, sweating, worrying, fearful,
lest they may not earn their rest
on the heavenly shores. Wrenched
from the power of Mexico by the
death of golden hearts and heroes,
whose names are immortal, brand
ed in the hearts of every Texan,
San Antonio-the city of the Ala
mo-today the metropolis of Texas.
These 10000 people are rich
they are tenants in common of the
best city in fair Texas; their child
rem attend schools, as fine as
Feudal castles, and can walk in al
most any direction from a princi-
pal street and a fine Sabbath
school, where the welcome knows
no creed.
There are forests made to fit the
sidewalks, with all modern charac-
teristics, natural beauty that
has been praised by voice and
volume at home and abroad, with
a more general diffusion of plenty,
and among it's inhabitants more
home-owners than any other city
in the land; people whose hospi-
tally enables the newcomer to
move with as little friction as the
oldest resident; climate that has
the best trademark, a low mortali-
ty rate, and skies that makes the
Italian home sick, San Antonio
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

pluck, perseverance and integrity
of one of our foremost men. Mr..
Wolfson is a member of the /. O..
.. F., Arbeiter Nerein, Sons of
Hermann and Knights and Ladies
of Honor, and above all is he fully
imbued with the idea of pushing
his adopted city to the front. Had
San Antonio few more men of
Mr.. WolfsOn's caliber, we would
today have the most progressive
city in Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

and convenience of patrons. The
business is strictly retail, with the
exception of the millinery. Some
$50 clerks are given employment
and these are always polite and
courteous to patrons. The success
of this vast establishment is in
main the work of one man.
This gentleman was born at
Obersitsko, PRUSSIA, in 1880. He
was educated in Germany and
came to Americatn 1859. In New
York he learned Ahe English lam
guage and became accustomed to
the American Ways. During the
late war he served CALAMITY in the
United States army. III 1866 he
made his advent into San ANTONIO
and founded the1 Asiness which tci
dry IS living ! xpunent to ti,.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

on Main Plaza, and has frontage
of 107 feet; the depth is 200 feet.
On Main Avenue is the large fur
niture establishment, running
through to Soledad street. The
building where the branch estab-
lishment is located, is a handsome
two-story brick, and contains a
full quote of fine goods. The main
store is divided off into depart
ments, and the stock must be seen
to be appreciated. Rich and rare
fabrics from Eastern and Ameri-
can looms, vie with everything in
the dry goods line. Cincinnati has
her Shillito, New York her Arnold,
Cousta and San Antonio her
Wolfson. a glance at the dress
goods depaff1ncnt cou~fucea one
..z,.I al the newest and latest d.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24

This house, essentially one of
the most prominent in this entire
section, dates it's birth from 1868,
thus making it one of the old mer-
camille establishments of San An
tonic. What a contrast today with
that of the past-it is almost like
comparing the atom to the entire
body. The main store is located
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
GUNS AND AMMUNITION.

FRANCE & THIELE.
30S WEST COMMERCE STREET.


One of the recognized solid bust
ness firms of San Antonio, built
up on solid principles, is that of
Messrs. France & Thiele, at 30S w.
Commerce street. The stock car
ried embraces a superb line of guns,
ammunition, bicycles, cutlery,
fishing tackle and sportsmen's sup
plies. They are agents for l.. c.
Smiths guns, Marlin rifles, Dupont
powder, Columbia, Rambler and
Crescent bicycles. Bicycle and gun
repairing is made a speciality. Any
goods purchased here can be de-
pended upon to be just as repre-
scented, while the prices are always
consistent with the quality OF. ~tte
article sold. The business was es-
tablished April LIST. 1870, and, has in
creased under able management
each year, until now -it-444ils no, SUI
perior in this section. Four pc ple
are employed. Goods are delivdk Led
free. Messrs.-granee & Thiele fe
wide-awalSe citizgns, take greatv
-. IN accommodating their -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
GROCERIES.
I. E. BLUNDELL,
S07 AND 500 n. FLORES ST.

One of the best and most enter
prising merchants in San Antonio
today is Mr.. T. +. Blundell, who
has been established in the present
place Of business since 1884. The
stock is large and complete, con
tanning a large line of both staple
aud fancy groceries, and has free
camp yard with good water and
sheds for stabling in connection.
He runs a saloon also and dis
penses beer, liquors, ,ete., to the
satisfaction of eyeryl.ue. twill
pay ynn consult ~ gentlsiylan
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-24
VIM, VIGOR, Enterprise,
Characterize the Business TranSac,
x actions of

L. WOLFsON, \ LEADING AND NET
ROPOLITAN ESTABLISHMENT.
SUCCESS REWARDS MERIT.
HEADQUARTERS MAIN
PLAZA. BRANCH w.
COMMERCE AND
EAST STREET.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
THE SILENCE BROKEN.
The Sad Word spoken-General Harrison
Not q Candidate for Presidant

The Sad Word spoken-General Harrison
Not Candidate for President.
OLD FORGE, N. Y, July 17.-General
Harrison has broken the silence regard
ing the Presidency. He has said that
under no circumstances will he be q
candidate for that Office and that under
no circumstances will he accepsa nomi.
nation. These statements were made
In his cottage last evening In the pres-
| names are congressman Theoren L..
| Poole, Of Syracuse, and Joseph I. Sayles,
| Of Rome.
Congressman Poole came here for the
| purpose OF inviting General Harrison to
| go to Syracuse on Grand Army day,
which will be during the week OF .he
| State fair. Congressman Poole said
when he came here yesterday he was
very confident of being able to get an
| affirmative response to the oral invita-.
ton which he extended to General Har-
| rison. But General Harrison refused
and when Mr. Poole continued to press
him he said"
Major, I will tell you why l do not
care to 90 to Syracuse at the time you
want me TO. II 60 anywhere now and
make speech, candidates for the Presi-
dency will say that am a candidate for
that office also and I am going for po-
litical purposes. Then. In voice that
carried with 1t all the earnestness and
positiveness that is to be found In the
ex- Presidents make up, ne continued:
II am not q candidate for the Pres
idency. have not been, will not be. I
do not want the office and will not &C.
cept It," These were his exact words
and when he had finished the question
OF his going to Syracuse was immedi-
atelv tronnad
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
STATE PHAKAIAOEUTICAL AssOCIA
TON.
Large Attendance at the Second Day.
Sesslon-Reports of Committees.

Large Attendance at the Second Days
session-Reports of Committees.
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS HOTEL, Va,
July 1.-THE second day of the four
teenth annual session Of the Virginia
Pharmaceutical Association was yery
interesting. A much larger attendance
than yesterday WAS noticeable and m ore
business WAS transacted. The annual
reports Of all the officers were read and
acted upon. A numker of letters from
absent members were read.
committee on memorials was sp-
pointed. Only one member of the ssso-
citation has died during the past year.
The report OF the committee on adulA
teration used In medicines called forth
8 lengthy discussion, as did also the re-
port of the committee on increased
membership and increased fullness of
the association.
In the afternoon the association enc
joyed outdoor sports. Among them a
capital baseball game, In which the
pills." under Manager Brydon, of Dan
Vile, defeated the "Capsules," under
Manager Polk Miller. of Richmond, by
score OF s to 4. Tonight the guests
OF the springs were treated to a musical
entertainment by Nom bers OF the asso-
citation. To-morrow's event will be
election OF officers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
xHH POLLARD mURpERnRs.
Mary Alternately Found Guilty-Triai
Pokey Barnes Commenced.
s@ a Tailoring Department that fits.

AOAVy ooNHoo SOhhiAcbOuus
KEYsvILLE, Va, July 17.-Guilty of
dict rendered against Mary Abernsthy
shortly after cours opened this morning.
The jury failed to agree last night. This
morning one juror (Mr. Gaulding) was
sick st the hotel. Doctors who ex.
amined him reported that he had a CON.
gestive chill but could be brought into
court to render verdict. The iury
rendered verdici of guilty.
Mary was to all appearances only
slightly affected. She made o motion
for new trial but 1t is not shoughs she
will get Ii. Judge Orgain in this case
tried to appoint counsel for the prisoner
but no one would appear for her. The
commonwealth scted with all charity,
bringing out evidence for both sides.
The trial OF Pokey Barnes was resumed
and Solomon Msrable sgein took the
stand, giving the same testimony as
yesterday. Pokey Barnes though un.
aided threw much tact into her cross-
examination.
An alibt WAS attempted, but failed.
Ben Knight testified that he was work.
ing near Pokey Barnes on the day OF
the murder and saw her enter the house
with Ellen Gail but did not see her
leave. Yet she might have done SO.
When court adjourned the examination
| OF witnesses had not been completed
Everything Ia quiet here to-day.
Another company of military arrived
this morning. The verdict against
Mary Alternately removed all grounds
for demonstrations on the part of cit.
| liens.
| Last nights session of the Lunenbure
court in the Pollard case WAS taken W
with the testimony of Mr.. Pollard. In
addition to his testimony in former
cases he stated that his wifs and Poke,
Barnes had had difficulty and tina
Pokey Barnes had made threats agains
/ her.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
Ii. Y. p. o. International Convention.

BALTIMORE, Md, July 1.-THE re-
port of the board OF managers to be read
Tomorrow forenoon at the first session
az the fifth international convention OF
the Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America. says: The spirit of tho an
nual reports for the past three conven-
lions has been progress" This brings
the same cheering sentiment as It's key
note. No enterprise ever launched by
Bsptists has seen such q phenomenal
development. There were nine organ
toric convention at Chicago. There are
thirty one States organized to-day, and
we have with us representatives Of the
two unions Of Canada, that OF the mari
time provinces and that OF Ontario and
Quebec.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
rRR MAssEY-PILOr SUIT.
Characterization OF the Plaintiff at a
Rnds

Oress.Examination of the PlaintiT at an
End.
NORFOLK. Va. July 1.-THE Massey
Pilot suits principal feature of interest
in to-dsy's court proceedings was in the
fact that Capt. j ohm 8. Wise finished With
the plaintiff. Rev. John E Massey, who,
after giving about thirty minutes of his
time In answering questions from his
lawyers. left the Witness chair. having
been Its only occupant for nearly five
days.
just before he left the stand Captain
Wise produced telegram which he did
not read however, and asked: You say
you did not tell anyone that you bought
the Charlottesville property as a birth
day present for your wife?" II do, SIR"
"If Editor j. Fl. Lindsay. of Charlot.es-
Vile, comes here and says you told him
you bought II for that purpose would
you still say that?" 81 have great re-
specs for Mr.. Lindsay and do not boz
lieve he will come here and testify 20
any such thing. II he does 1t will be
untrue"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18
STATE FrREnrEN,s ASSOCIATIONS.
Opening of the Ninth Annual Convention
tHarrisonburg.

Opening of the Ninth Annual Convention
tHarrisonburg.
HARRIsoNBURG, Va. July 1.-THE
ninth annual convention Of the Virginia
State Firemens Association Was opened
here to day by it's president. Chief John
Z Samn, OF Harrisonburg. Addresses
OF welcome wore made by Mayor D. M.
Switzer, III. v. Strayer and Col. o. B.
Roller. They were replied TO by Chief
N. Il. Reed. of Danville, on behalf of
the Waiting fremen. There were
seventy ono delegates present, repre-.
senting thirteen places and s45 mem
bers.
The committee on Legislation recon.
mended that each council petition the
Legislature to set aside from 81 900 to
$4,000 to be used for tho benefit of those
volunteer fremen who were disabled
while performing their duty, and for the
families OF those who were killed. The
time OF meeting was changed from the
first Wednesday in June to the second
Wednesday in July. Winchester, Bed
ford City and Hampton each claimed
the next meeting of the association.
The latter place WAS chosen, and Mr..
w. j. Weymouth, its fire chief, was
made the president Of the ASSOCIATE ZION.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-18

NEW edible grain IL said to have
been discovered in the canebsakes Of
Alabama corresponding in shape and
ttaste TO oats, but two or three times as
large. It contains gum OF stsrchy
substance said to be very pleasant to the
taste and 1t IL asserted that horses eat
1t in preference to corn or oats, that hogs
fatten on it readily and chickens devour
it greedily. No bread has as yet been
made from this grain, but Is Is believed
that it will make q nutritious though
perhaps dark colored bread. The dis
cogery is regarded as a very important
one, and is causing much speculation
among those interested in such subjects,
Rs 1t is asserted that not single edible
grain has been developed in the history
Of civilized man, all the cereals as far
as history hos shown being as old as the
human race itself. Should the alleged
discovery be all that Is claimed the new
grain may work remarkable effect as
one OF the bread products of the country.
especially as food among the toiling
masses of the land, and Judging by the
reports the new grain will possibly oo-
cupy the same position in regard to corn
that rye does to wheat.